By Jackson Hawkins The annual Alumni Cup Competition, an engineering competition where departments submit Rube Goldberg machines, took place on Friday in the Jeong H. Kim Engineering Building with many displays of innovation and engineering prowess from the eight different engineering departments.  The departments included aerospace, fire protection, civil and environmental, bioengineering, electrical and computer, materials science, mechanical, and chemical and biomolecular.  A Rube Goldberg … Continue reading 13th annual Alumni Cup Competition showcases creativity and teamwork

By Jack Wynn University of Maryland students celebrated Mardi Gras at the Yahentamitsi dining hall, often referred to as “the Y,” with special menu options and traditional, festive decorations on Tuesday. Motivated to provide students the opportunity to engage in the national Mardi Gras celebration, executive chef Michael Norman created menus featuring authentic cultural cuisine.  “We’re still in the creation of a lot of things … Continue reading Yahentamitsi Dining Hall puts on Mardi Gras-themed celebration

By Jackson Hawkins On Feb. 7, the 1856 Project conducted their first annual research update findings in a report presentation that took place in the special events room in McKeldin Library. The 1856 Project is the University of Maryland’s chapter of Universities Studying Slavery, a university collective which aims to examine the history of slavery at different universities and educate the general public on their … Continue reading Research report outlines UMD’s ties to slavery

By Sandra Smith “Food for the Gods,” a multimedia experience focused on violence against Black people, was held on Friday and Saturday at the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center. The Brooklyn-based director, Nephrii Amenii, began the creative process after the execution of Troy Davis in 2011.  Davis was sentenced to the death penalty and executed in Georgia after a 20-year fight to prove his innocence … Continue reading The Clarice presents “Food for the Gods,” A three-part performance about rage and indifference

By Samantha Cohen “When you’re an Addams,” your performance fills the Memorial Chapel with talent and laughter.  This past weekend, the University of Maryland’s musical performance group 32 Bars put on their production of “The Addams Family.” Students and families gathered in the Memorial Chapel to experience the infamous creepy-but-hilarious family.  The show began with the cast’s rendition of “When You’re an Addams” as the … Continue reading 32 Bars presents “The Addams Family”

By Jack Wynn Students gathered for free, rapid HIV tests at the University of Maryland Health Center on Wednesday.  Pairing with the community health organization Heart to Hand, the UMD Health Center organized a two-hour period where community members, particularly students, could show up for a first come, first served anonymous HIV test.  In what was the second event of its kind, nearly two dozen … Continue reading Health Center offers free HIV testing for students

By Cooper Fojas The Kreativity Diversity Troupe, a student performing group at the University of Maryland, held their end-of-semester showcase at the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center Thursday night. “What Falls from the Tree,” which took place in the Cafritz Foundation Theatre, included everything from sketch comedy to dance numbers. “Seeing everyone’s hard work paying off — it’s always special,” said Julia Feller, a sophomore … Continue reading Kreativity Troupe presents “What Falls from the Tree”

By Christina Walker The University of Maryland’s Counseling Center created the Wellness Series more than three years ago, and in the past year, less than 1% of the university’s population took advantage of it.  This online series provides drop-in skill sessions every Monday through Thursday at 4 p.m. on various topics. The themes include coping skills, academic success, relationships and communication, and resilience and adaptability.  … Continue reading Wellness Series sees decreasing number of attendees