By Deja Jones
Final exams have students at the University of Maryland feeling the pressure of deadlines, exams and research papers — but they are not alone. Continue reading UMD students reflect on finals week, find support systems
By Aicha Bangoura
The LGBTQ+ Equity Center held the second annual Big Queer Photo on the steps of McKeldin Library on Thursday, May 8, in support of LGBTQ+ terps on campus. Continue reading UMD community comes together for 2nd Annual Big Queer Photo
By: Michelle Wang
The woman, a survivor of relationship abuse, recalls her freshman fall in College Park. Continue reading A Survivor’s Story: Why Agency Matters in Reporting Sexual Assault
By: Tahlia Williams
The University of Maryland’s campus came alive on Saturday, April 26, as thousands of families, alumni and community members gathered to celebrate Maryland Day. Continue reading Maryland Day blends history, discovery with annual UMD celebration
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
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
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
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
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
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
