By Pearl Mak University of Maryland’s Terp Talks 2017 Spring Showcase, held at the Samuel Riggs IV Alumni Center April 17, revolved around the theme of “fearlessness,” and gaining confidence through experience. Five student speakers and keynote speaker Atman Smith, a co-founder of the Holistic Foundation, shared their stories in a TED Talk-style format. Samantha Bingaman, a senior and Environmental Science and Policy major, spoke about the unattainable … Continue reading Terps are Fearless at Terp Talks

By Pearl Mak The University of Maryland’s Dynamic Dance Team held their 11th annual Rip The Floor dance competition at the Clarice Performing Arts Center April 15. The event featured 10 competitive dance teams, each with their own routine and unique uniforms. “It was awesome to see the age range of some of the groups and how they sculpted their routines to themes,” said Janet Lee, … Continue reading Dance Teams Bring their Energy at Rip the Floor

By Pearl Mak Kimbap Night, an evening in which the Korean Student Association teaches attendees how to make a traditional Korean meal, was held in Tawes Hall on April 14. Kimbap is a dish made of ‘bap’ — or ‘rice in Korean — and other ingredients like eggs, beef, carrots, pickled radish, soy sauce or sesame oil — all rolled into a sheet of dried seaweed, or ‘gim’ in Korean. “I think it’s a good opportunity for … Continue reading Korean Student Association Taught People how to make Kimbap