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By Andrew Mollenauer Photo by Andrew Mollenauer SPOTLIGHT:  Merrill Alumna’s Passion For Journalism Lives On In Her Career Teaching High School English After earning two degrees in preparation for her teaching career, Ayesha Ahmad took a detour through the graduate program at University of Maryland’s Merrill College of Journalism.  Now a high school English teacher at Sandy Spring Friends School in Montgomery County, Ahmad taught elementary … Continue reading TOP-SHELLF

Marathon Deli Spotlight: Chain Celebrates Five Years in College Park

By Andrew Wilson For 53 years, Marathon Deli & Grill, a Greek restaurant chain, has been serving customers with traditional gyros, comfort food, sports, and great music. This summer, the restaurant is looking to reach a five-year milestone of moving to their current location on Baltimore Avenue adjacent to the University of Maryland campus. The restaurant, having survived the pandemic, faced a lot of challenges … Continue reading Marathon Deli Spotlight: Chain Celebrates Five Years in College Park

UMD’s class of 2025 shares parting thoughts, reflecting on college experience

By Tahlia Williams As the University of Maryland’s class of 2025 prepares to walk across the graduation stage, many seniors are reflecting on the highs, lows, and transformative experiences that shaped their college experiences. From navigating a freshman year impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic to discovering their passions and communities across campus, seniors are taking a moment to look back with pride, gratitude and anticipation … Continue reading UMD’s class of 2025 shares parting thoughts, reflecting on college experience

UMD’s Farmer’s Market fosters community, serves as a midweek reset for students

By Deja Jones Tawes Plaza at the University of Maryland transforms into a lively hub of color, sound. and community as the farmer’s market comes to campus every Wednesday. Students pass through between classes, stopping to pick up a snack, sip on coffee, browse handmade jewelry or bring home a vibrant bundle of flowers or a potted plant.  It’s a break that offers more than … Continue reading UMD’s Farmer’s Market fosters community, serves as a midweek reset for students

UMD’s Language Science Center hosts the 11th Language Creation Conference

By Aylin Aarhus On April 11-13, the University of Maryland welcomed the 11th Language Creation Conference, held by the Language Creation Society (LCS). LCS is dedicated to constructed languages, or conlangs — languages created by a person or small group, rather than those arising naturally from a culture.  John H. G. Scott, a lecturer from UMD’s School of Languages, Literatures, & Cultures, kicked off the … Continue reading UMD’s Language Science Center hosts the 11th Language Creation Conference

UMD students express themselves through original dance pieces

By Aicha Bangoura Students at the University of Maryland took part in a performance of their original dance pieces at the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center’s Choreography Studio on Thursday night.   The show, free and open to the public, was presented by the UMD School of Theatre, Dance and Performance Studies.  It consisted of eight performances, several of which featured dance companies from UMD, such … Continue reading UMD students express themselves through original dance pieces