10issues to open for UMD’s annual Art Attack in May

By Sahana Jayaraman Before he got up on stage, Alex Asifo wasn’t sure he’d be able to perform. He’d been feeling sick all weekend, and well into Monday afternoon. It made him question whether he’d be able to rap for music group 10issues in the final round of Student Entertainment Events’ Battle of the Bands . However, after doing some meditation, the senior broadcast journalism … Continue reading 10issues to open for UMD’s annual Art Attack in May

From 1984 until today: the evolution of Art Attack at UMD

By Ally Tobler Art Attack wasn’t always the stadium-packed, rap music-oriented, end-of-year concert that we know today. It originally started as a festival on McKeldin Mall to showcase student performances. The first Art Attack was held in April 1984, and the first lineup included student and local bands, improv groups; UMD gymnastic and acrobatic performance group Gymkana, and the Maryland Medieval Mercenary Militia, a student … Continue reading From 1984 until today: the evolution of Art Attack at UMD