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Vintage Voices and James Hollister Wellness Foundation both winners of Do Good Challenge finals

By Yelin Jung Vintage Voices and the James Hollister Wellness Foundation each won the $5,000 grand prize at the annual final round of the Do Good Challenge, April 26 at the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center. Vintage Voices, a campus organization that performs nostalgic songs for homebound senior citizens to sing along to, stemmed from the idea of donating iPods to senior living communities. The prize money … Continue reading Vintage Voices and James Hollister Wellness Foundation both winners of Do Good Challenge finals

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Earth Day Festival provides opportunity for Terps to know importance of sustainability

  by Yelin Jung University of Maryland students turned out for the annual Earth Day Festival, hosted by the Student Government Association’s Student Sustainability Committee Friday in Stamp Student Union’s Grand Ballroom. The event promoted green groups and raised awareness about the environmental issues on campus, said Willem Klajbor, SSC’s director of communication and junior economics and environmental science and policy major. More than 10 organizations … Continue reading Earth Day Festival provides opportunity for Terps to know importance of sustainability

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Condom fashion show promotes sexual heath on campus

  By Yelin Jung In light of Pride Month at the University of Maryland, the fourth annual Condom Fashion Show was held in Stamp Student Union Friday evening. Aside from the refreshments, photo booth, resources and National Youth HIV/AIDS Awareness Day donation raffle, three teams competed to create the best outfit, made entirely of condoms. “It’s an opportunity for student organizations and departments on campus … Continue reading Condom fashion show promotes sexual heath on campus

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Out of the Darkness Walk raises suicide awareness on campus

Gallery by Lauren Anikis by Yelin Jung More than 300 students and community members participated in the Out of the Darkness Walk held by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention to raise suicide awareness and funds on April 9 on McKeldin Mall. CJ Pendleton, a senior kinesiology major, decided to bring this event to campus because of his own personal struggles with depression and suicidal … Continue reading Out of the Darkness Walk raises suicide awareness on campus

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