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How have UMD students adjusted to dorm living? 

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? 

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UMD freshmen hoping for in-person fun after virtual first year

By Barbara Ron Freshmen may not all be together on campus, but they have at least one thing in common: they’re so over Zoom. “Zoom fatigue” and isolation have weighed on the class of 2024, the first and possibly only cohort to experience their freshman year entirely online. Many are holding onto the hope of starting next year with a full schedule of in-person classes.  … Continue reading UMD freshmen hoping for in-person fun after virtual first year

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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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