Lakeland – College Park’s historic African American community is fighting to sustain itself. 

By Anika Stikeleather
Every day, students overlook the intersection of Baltimore Avenue and Lakeland Road en route to Looney’s Pub or McDonald’s. But to local community members, turning into Lakeland means coming home to family. Continue reading Lakeland – College Park’s historic African American community is fighting to sustain itself. 

Multiple laptops stolen from off-campus Starbucks

by Anna Hovey Four laptops were stolen from the Starbucks on Baltimore Avenue on the evening of Saturday, Nov. 16th. Police obtained the getaway car’s license plate number and the serial numbers of the laptops, but no arrests have been made in connection to the robbery at this time. Senior neurobiology and physiology double major Olivia Westrich was at Starbucks studying with friends when her … Continue reading Multiple laptops stolen from off-campus Starbucks

Students look forward to potential opportunities at new Capital One Tech Incubator

By Luke Gentile The University of Maryland and DMV-based Capital One Financial Corporation unveiled the new Capital One Tech Incubator in the Diamondback garage of the Hotel Nov. 20 in hopes of providing new work experience for students. The center, which is part of the $2 billion effort to revitalize Baltimore Avenue and the greater College Park community, will take on roughly 30 students a … Continue reading Students look forward to potential opportunities at new Capital One Tech Incubator