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Should UMD’s dining halls stay open later?

By Ashna Balroop Some University of Maryland students are pushing for extended dining hall hours, arguing that longer hours would fulfill their late-night cravings. South Campus and Yahentamitsi dining halls close at 9 p.m. daily. 251 North Dining Hall closes at 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 7 p.m. Friday through Sunday. Some students find these hours inconvenient due to their schedules and turn to unhealthier … Continue reading Should UMD’s dining halls stay open later?

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The indigenous student experience at UMD

By Grace Walker Native American students make up less than 1% of the over 40,000 students at the University of Maryland, according to the university’s Office of Multi-Ethnic Student Education. The American Indian Student Union has just five members, president Ayden Allston said. She said she wasn’t prepared for the realities of being a Native student at UMD when she stepped on campus. “Honestly, it … Continue reading The indigenous student experience at UMD

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“UMD diner hacks” offers a fresh take on stale staples

By Alex Tuerk  The dining halls on campus have been much maligned through both word-of-mouth and posts on the university’s unofficial subreddit. Between mold in cinnamon raisin bagels and undercooked buffalo chicken, the diners have become the butt of many a joke. There is one group, however, the self-proclaimed “dark horse of the dining hall,” that is working towards improving students’ relationship with the dining … Continue reading “UMD diner hacks” offers a fresh take on stale staples

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UMD Dining Services is offering four new dining plans for off-campus, commuter students

By Maria Trovato This semester, UMD Dining Services is offering four new plans to accommodate off-campus and commuter students who do not need unlimited dining hall access. According to Dining Services spokesperson Bart Hipple, the decision to add these options came when some students shared their frustrations with the standard Seven-Day Anytime Dining — which currently offers unlimited meals to all on-campus residents for around … Continue reading UMD Dining Services is offering four new dining plans for off-campus, commuter students

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