By Kari McKenna
Gymkana Assistant Director Ben Prescott shared that while there are various traditions that have been upheld since 1946, “every year has its own personality.” Continue reading UMD Gymkana celebrates 80 years, honors troupe’s history with annual show
By Paige Trendell
UMD Club Running members make weekday practices a group activity, emphasizing the social aspect of running. Continue reading UMD club running helps students establish friendships, consistent fitness routines
By Stella Henretta
To mimic the popular show “Dancing with the Stars,” the Ballroom at Maryland club selected five UMD students and paired them with some of the club’s most talented dancers. Continue reading UMD ‘Dancing with the Terps’ highlights student talent, creates appreciation for dance
By Abigail Bender
Content Warning: This article mentions information about sexual assault and power-based violence. Campus Advocates Respond and Educate to Stop Violence, or CARE, hosted its annual Take Back the Night event during Sexual Assault Awareness Month on McKeldin Mall on Wednesday, April 8. Continue reading CARE to Stop Violence’s ‘Take Back the Night’ educates students on history of the movement
By Elizabeth Faragi
Professor Ana Patricia Rodríguez’s exploration focuses on how Salvadoran artists throughout the DMV area tell their stories and use their voices through their art. Continue reading ‘Avocado Dreams’: UMD professor’s new book details Salvadoran life through artists’ work
By Lillian Gray
Started in 2009, this day of recognition was founded to celebrate the transgender community and raise awareness of the discrimination it faces. Continue reading UMD LGBTQ+ Equity Center celebrates Transgender Day of Visibility
By Lillian Gray
The Best Buddies club at the University of Maryland strives to create a space that supports individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, or IDD. Continue reading UMD Best Buddies chapter fosters friendship, leadership on campus
By Kendrick Brown
At the University of Maryland Tea Club, students gather for brewing and bonding at weekly meetings in St. Mary’s Hall. Continue reading UMD Tea Club brings a space for culture, tea-making and games
By Ceoli Jacoby As the percentage of owner-occupied single family homes in College Park continues to decrease, both the city council and the College Park City-University Partnership (CPC-UP) are showing renewed interest in neighborhood stabilization initiatives. But some University of Maryland, College Park students — particularly those who have been priced out of area apartment buildings — are concerned that such initiatives could worsen the … Continue reading Students fear displacement as community leaders push to bolster home buying
by Sasha Allen Two times a week, the University of Maryland Community Learning Garden allows volunteers with any type of gardening experience to harvest and care for crops grown by students, for students. Typically, on Monday afternoons and Saturday mornings, groups of 6-10 students harvest squash, tomatoes, cucumbers, leafy greens and more. The garden, which is located between Eppley Recreation Center and the School of … Continue reading UMD’s Community Learning Garden Through the Pandemic
