Using digital information to change the physical world: A lecture by David Plotz

By Sandra Smith David Plotz, CEO of the network of daily, local podcasts and newsletters City Cast,  discussed the use of artificial intelligence and digital information to create real-world experiences at his lecture on Thursday, Sept. 28. The lecture was hosted by the deans of the University of Maryland College of Information Studies and the Philip Merrill College of Journalism.  “The explicit mission of City … Continue reading Using digital information to change the physical world: A lecture by David Plotz

UMD Greek Life lacks diversity, data shows

By Ceoli Jacoby Summer 2020’s political climate led institutions across the U.S. to consider their role in creating and upholding racist power structures. Among them were Greek Letter Organizations (GLOs) on college and university campuses — many of which still lack diversity in recruitment and membership and remain cost-prohibitive for low-income students.  Many marginalized racial and ethnic groups have formed their own GLOs. At the … Continue reading UMD Greek Life lacks diversity, data shows

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