By Bailee Neyman
Students in the Denton community were last updated on Sept. 18, when they were told the water break had still not been discovered and work would resume on Sept. 21. Continue reading UMD students express confusion over Denton Community water main break
By Katherine Schutzman
The completed Purple Line light rail’s commuter access could spur the development of student-oriented housing along its route, according to a student-conducted study. Continue reading Purple Line could encourage student commuting over campus-adjacent housing, study finds
By Kassidy McDonald In October 2019, the University of Maryland broke ground on construction of the new School of Public Policy, a 70,000-square-foot project, which will be completed in 2022. The new building will accommodate the growing number of public policy students at this university and become an important resource to faculty, staff and students. According to the School of Public Policy’s website, undergraduate students … Continue reading New School of Public Policy construction causes commuting inconveniences for students
By Brenda Wintrode Landscapers planted winter-hardy yellow pansies at the M Circle last week, replacing the red begonias and marking the last time workers would make this change before it moves to its new location in the spring. The new M will sit in front of Mitchell Hall to make way for the Purple Line track being installed along Campus Drive. “We’re delighted that it … Continue reading Pops of color aren’t the only changes coming to M Circle
By Dan Novak and Camila Velloso The north entrance to the Stamp Student Union will be renovated starting in the spring to improve handicap accessibility and energy efficiency, university officials said. The Maryland Board of Public Works advanced the $1.6 million project last month with “100 percent support from the board members,” according to Joseph Shapiro, the board’s communications director. Construction is set to begin … Continue reading Stamp Student Union’s north entrance upgrade promises more accessibility, visibility
The sounds of the ongoing construction on McKeldin Mall could scarcely be heard over the sounds of the First Look Fair this Wednesday and Thursday. More than 600 clubs, departments and merchants filled the eastern half of the mall with music, tables, tents and props ranging from a giant beach ball to a trampoline. Kara Sylvain, a freshman enrolled in Letters and Sciences, was surprised … Continue reading First Look Fair successful despite construction in 35th year
