By Sophia Herndon
Mylar balloons entangled with Pepco power lines on the intersection of Baltimore Avenue and Knox Road, which caused the campus-wide outage. Continue reading UMD students left without hot water, air conditioning after power outage
By Ashna Balroop At the University of Maryland, dorm living sparks mixed reactions from students—some appreciate the sense of community and amenities, while others struggle with navigating shared spaces. UMD’s campus has 39 residence halls with 9,601 beds, according to the Department of Resident Life. The residence halls offer different housing options, such as traditional rooms, semi-suites, suites and apartments. College dorms are known for being … Continue reading How have UMD students adjusted to dorm living?
By Ilana Williams Living in a dorm is a classic part of the college experience. But it often requires adjustments, such as learning to live with roommates and without air conditioning. At the University of Maryland, “resident halls provide students with reasonably comfortable and safe housing” that are close to classes and programs around campus, according to the Department of Resident Life website. Now that … Continue reading Dorm evaluations are in: Students say bugs, heat are their biggest bothers
By Sarah Natchipolsky Nothing strikes fear into the heart of a college student like the sound of a roommate or classmate coughing and sneezing. And this flu season, college students in particular need to be proactive in their disease prevention efforts. “Being in crowded places such as dining halls, restaurants, classrooms, gyms and parties increases anyone’s risk of contracting seasonal illnesses such as the flu,” … Continue reading Students prepare for the upcoming flu season
By Hugh Garbrick An influx of admitted students has overwhelmed the university’s on-campus housing this year, forcing as many as 700 students into living in lounges and flex-rooms, a Resident Life spokesperson said. Resident Life assistant director for communications and marketing Tracy Kiras estimated that 38 lounges are being used as dorm rooms to accommodate students. These are in addition to the use of many … Continue reading Lack of on-campus housing space for new students affects up to 700 Terps
