By Rachel Kalusin During final exam week, students at the University of Maryland stress more and sleep less. As a result, some have expressed concern regarding this unhealthy living situation and the high expectations to do well. Junior government and politics and economics major Aidan Lapierre said he had a hard time managing his sleep schedule and studying this semester. Some nights, he didn’t get any sleep. “I … Continue reading UMD students and McKeldin Library staff say many students are not getting rest during finals week

By Rachel Kalusin  Students of all different backgrounds danced the night away and covered themselves in paint at the annual J’ouvert celebration, hosted by the Caribbean Student Association on McKeldin Mall April 14. The origins of J’ouvert date back to Caribbean natives celebrating the freedom and culture they obtained, following the emancipation of slavery in 1838. In many Caribbean countries, residents throw a large street party during the … Continue reading Celebration J’ouvert attracts Caribbean and non-Caribbean students alike