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Students begin to double mask after new variants become more common in U.S.

By Julia Rosier The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has recommended that people begin wearing two layers of masks as more easily transmissible COVID-19 variants are spreading throughout the U.S. Some students at the University of Maryland have decided to partake in double-masking in order to keep themselves safe. The new variants discovered in the United Kingdom and South Africa were recently detected in … Continue reading Students begin to double mask after new variants become more common in U.S.

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UMD students go to Washington to celebrate election results

By Julia Rosier After Joe Biden was declared the projected winner of the presidential election on Saturday, University of Maryland students ventured to Washington to see and participate in the celebrations.  Public displays occurred throughout the nation, including in the district near the White House and Black Lives Matter Plaza. Junior communication major Alexandra Ruocco went to Washington after Joe Biden won the presidency. Ruocco … Continue reading UMD students go to Washington to celebrate election results

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UMD’s Xfinity Center chosen as an advanced polling location

By Julia Rosier The University of Maryland’s Xfinity Center Pavilion has been chosen to operate as an advanced polling center for this year’s election. The University of Maryland Athletics Department organized and created the “VoTERP” initiative, a student-athlete campaign that provides resources about voting.  “It kind of all sort of dovetailed into how can we, as a community partner with Prince George’s County, how can … Continue reading UMD’s Xfinity Center chosen as an advanced polling location

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Families celebrate Passover via Zoom due to coronavirus pandemic

By Julia Rosier As a result of the spread and outbreak of the coronavirus, Jewish students are unable to observe Passover with their families and friends in person. This year, some students held Passover seders over Zoom. Passover began on April 9 and lasts until April 16. Passover is one of the biggest Jewish holidays and it is celebrated with a dinner, also known as … Continue reading Families celebrate Passover via Zoom due to coronavirus pandemic

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UMD’s bands try to find a new way to plan for fall semester

By: Julia Rosier The University of Maryland’s marching bands, the Pep Band and the Mighty Sound of Maryland, have been compromised due to the outbreak of the coronavirus. With the cancellation of the spring semester and the NCAA Championship and Big Ten tournaments, its members are left disappointed, but hopeful for the fall semester. The Mighty Sound of Maryland, directed by Andrea Brown, consists of … Continue reading UMD’s bands try to find a new way to plan for fall semester

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