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Iranian Students’ Foundation host annual Yalda celebration

Over 350 students, friends and families attended the annual Yalda celebration hosted by the Iranian Student Foundation on Saturday night at the Riggs Alumni Center. Yalda is a Persian festival that celebrates the winter solstice, or the longest night of the year, which falls on Dec. 21 this year. The event featured traditional Iranian food, dancing, music and poetry. Nine ISF board members and 40 … Continue reading Iranian Students’ Foundation host annual Yalda celebration

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Student organization works to ban fracking in Maryland

Anti-fracking organizations held two events this week to promote the banning of fracking in Maryland in light of National Day of Action. The Student Sustainability Committee at the University of Maryland screened a fracking documentary titled “Triple Divide” on Tuesday. The documentary is directed by the founders of Public Herald, an investigative journalism company that focuses on the true effects of the energy industry. “It … Continue reading Student organization works to ban fracking in Maryland

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Students compete for ‘Fittest Terps on Campus’

University of Maryland students tested their fitness on Friday at the Terrapin Fitness Combine in the Reckord Armory hosted by University Recreation and Wellness. Twenty-three coed teams from all levels of fitness experience competed for a $100 gift card to the University Book Center and the title of the “Fittest Terp on Campus.” The event incorporated six fitness events included in the NFL Combine: a 40-yard … Continue reading Students compete for ‘Fittest Terps on Campus’

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DC Blues Society hosts ninth annual College Park Blues Festival

Young and old alike danced the evening away at the ninth annual College Park Blues Festival in Ritchie Coliseum on Saturday. Three blues bands and one duo took the stage at the the event hosted by the D.C. Blues Society, a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and promoting blues music through performance and education. Felix McClairen, president of the D.C. Blues Society, said the society … Continue reading DC Blues Society hosts ninth annual College Park Blues Festival

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“Diary of a Wimpy Kid” author speaks on motivating young readers

Jeff Kinney, author and illustrator of the “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” book series and University of Maryland alumnus, visited campus on Thursday to speak about his books and join a panel on issues surrounding literacy and motivating readers. The panel, titled “Inspired Learning: Motivating Readers with Diary of a Wimpy Kid Author Jeff Kinney,” also featured faculty experts on literacy from the UMD College … Continue reading “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” author speaks on motivating young readers

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