By Jack Bowman Puppies stole the show on McKeldin Mall Friday as a part of the Phi Kappa Tau fraternity’s “Paws and Taus” event. The event, which ran from 3 to5 p.m., gave students a chance to pet dogs and eat Maryland Dairy ice cream as finals week approaches.  “We think that this event is important because of two main reasons: it helps students… alleviate … Continue reading Puppies take over McKeldin for Phi Kappa Tau’s “Paws and Taus” Event

By Samantha Cohen Students across campus participated in Demin Day on Wednesday, showing their support for Sexual Assault Awareness Month.  The University of Maryland’s Campus Advocates Respond and Educate to Stop Violence, or CARE, held an interactive event in Tawes Plaza and the Adele H. Stamp Student Union. According to CARE, Denim Day was inspired by a court case in Italy in 1992 when an … Continue reading CARE encourages students to take part in Denim Day

By Sandra Smith Mikhail Durnenkov’s dark comedy play titled “Are We at War Yet?” debuted at The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center on April 19 and touched on everyday issues, suggesting that society’s stability is slipping away.  The performance was presented as a series of 12 vignettes which incorporate mysterious lights and techno music. It began in an airport scene which depicted the challenges of … Continue reading “Are We at War Yet?” depicts society’s everyday struggles

By Niamh Gray The Adele H. Stamp Student Union hosted Stamp Text Quest on April 17, an event where students participated in a 12-hour scavenger hunt.  From 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., participants received text messages every hour containing detailed information about the contents, history and numerous resources offered by the Stamp Student Union. The event provided an excellent opportunity for the participants to learn … Continue reading UMD’s Spring into Stamp campaign introduces Stamp Text Quest

By Jack Bowman Graduate students from across disciplines presented their research Wednesday at Adele H. Stamp Student Union in the final round of the Three Minute Thesis competition.  The event, hosted by the University of Maryland’s Graduate School, challenges graduate students to present their complex research to a non-expert audience within three minutes.  Stephen Roth, dean of the Graduate School, expressed that the competition is … Continue reading UMD Graduate Students take on the Three Minute Thesis final round 

By Jake Kauderer The 2024 Maryland Sports Business Conference, or the MSBC, took place Friday, accruing an abundance of students, well-respected professionals and alumni.  The conference, which takes place annually, featured high-profiled figures in the sports industry. The event began back in 2021, making this the fourth one to take place.  Noah Rabinovich, a junior finance and management major and the president of the MSBC … Continue reading Slam Dunk: The Maryland Sports Business Conference hits big Friday afternoon.

By Jack Wynn Students gathered at the Leadership and Community Service Learning office for free Maryland Dairy and an opportunity to learn about the office’s programs on Tuesday afternoon. Treat Yourself Tuesday is one of many mental health-focussed events on campus. The University of Maryland frequently provides opportunities for students to engage with others and relax, often at the Adele H. Stamp student union. The … Continue reading LCSL Office gives out ice cream for Treat Yourself Tuesday