UMD student comedians showcase their humor, express themselves at SEE Comedy Competition

By Julian Feurer
University of Maryland Student Entertainment Events hosted a student comedy show featuring a variety of performances. Students participating in the show felt that it allowed them to step out of their comfort zones and express themselves in front of an audience. Continue reading UMD student comedians showcase their humor, express themselves at SEE Comedy Competition

UMD students consider campus safety, Greek life culture following Cornell lawsuit

By Sophia Herndon
In the aftermath of the civil lawsuit against Cornell University regarding an alleged gang rape, students at the University of Maryland are raising questions about campus safety and their perspectives on Greek life culture. Continue reading UMD students consider campus safety, Greek life culture following Cornell lawsuit

Women in UMD athletics discuss representation in sports amid offensive ads

By Sarah Simmons
Three women working in Maryland Athletics share their experiences navigating a male-dominated field, discussing the expectations and pressures. They also reflect on recent advertisements and the implications for the way women are represented in athletics. Continue reading Women in UMD athletics discuss representation in sports amid offensive ads

16th annual College Park Day welcomes community with music, UMD representatives

By Cadence Redmond
The 16th annual College Park Day featured a variety of music and food vendors for community members to come together. The event also featured different activities for children as well as booths represented by the University of Maryland. Continue reading 16th annual College Park Day welcomes community with music, UMD representatives

UMD Swing Dancing Club allows students to find community in social, swing style dance

By Megan Tervo
The Swing Dancing Club meets weekly on Mondays and Thursdays in various rooms at Adele H. Stamp Student Union. The club provides beginner lessons in West Coast Swing and Lindy Hop, as well as an open dance floor following the lessons. Continue reading UMD Swing Dancing Club allows students to find community in social, swing style dance

UMD community learns, experiences Spanish culture through flamenco performances

By Jose Gonzalez
UMD’s College of Arts and Humanities and the School of Language, Literatures and Culture invited TorcuArt, a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting classical flamenco and Spanish cultures, to perform in the building’s multipurpose room. Continue reading UMD community learns, experiences Spanish culture through flamenco performances