‘We put everything into it’: Tianyi Dance Team showcases its Chinese heritage to a full house

By: Randy Chow Student dancers broke down cultural barriers as they spotlighted their heritage to a packed auditorium at the Hoff Theater in the Stamp Student Union on April 13. The Tianyi Dance Team’s goal is to share Chinese culture with others through dance, said Evelyn Zhao, artistic director of Tianyi and junior computer science and immersive media design major. This year’s showcase motif was … Continue reading ‘We put everything into it’: Tianyi Dance Team showcases its Chinese heritage to a full house

Nepali Night returns to UMD for first time in three years

Story and photos by Yonathan Shimelis The University of Maryland Nepalese Student Association held its first Nepali Night in three years at Hoff Theater inside Adele H. Stamp Student Union on Friday. The event was a celebration of the Nepalese new year, called Navavarsha.  The night featured a range of performances, including dances and even fashion shows showing a variety of traditional Nepali clothing, as … Continue reading Nepali Night returns to UMD for first time in three years

Maryland Night Live hosts third season

By Casey Gannon “Well, buckle up, this is our edgiest show yet,” assistant director and host Joey Barber exclaimed. Maryland Night Live, a campus comedy group that is structured like the popular NBC comedy show “Saturday Night Live”, held their third season performance on Nov. 18 at the Stamp Student Union’s Hoff Theatre. Maryland Night Live is a newer campus comedy group. It was formed … Continue reading Maryland Night Live hosts third season

Revolutions Dance Ensemble Performs Second Annual Spring Showcase

The girls of Revolution Dance Ensemble perform their piece “Swinging Party” in the Hoff Theater of the Stamp Student Union on May 2, 2019. The dance was choreographed by member Rachel Karger and included all of the members of Revolutions (Photo by Casey Gannon).  By Casey Gannon On Thursday, May 2, Revolutions Dance Ensemble had their spring showcase in the Hoff Theatre at the Stamp … Continue reading Revolutions Dance Ensemble Performs Second Annual Spring Showcase

TedxUMD pushes limits at annual show

By Rachel Clair On April 6, campus club TEDxUMD held its annual show in Hoff Theater. This year’s theme was “Break the Limit,” meaning the speakers tied their stories to the mantra of pushing boundaries. The show is associated with the internationally-acclaimed TED organization, recognized for the speeches it holds around the world. TEDx differs as it is an independently organized TED event by members … Continue reading TedxUMD pushes limits at annual show

Hypnotist Chris Jones engages UMD students in a mesmerizing performance

Featured Image by Leah Brennan   “All hypnosis is, is I’m giving you a suggestion.” The Hoff Theater was filled with laughter and amusement when Chris Jones hypnotized an eager group of University of Maryland students. This event drew an overwhelming crowd to the Stamp Student Union. Jones, a Chicago native, has been practicing hypnosis professionally for six years. He has performed at universities in all … Continue reading Hypnotist Chris Jones engages UMD students in a mesmerizing performance