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Cicadas resurfacing to fright and fascination after 17 years

By Ilana Williams The end of the spring semester at the University of Maryland will be just the beginning for the upcoming round of periodical cicadas, also known as Brood X. Professors and students at UMD are already preparing for the next generation of the brood. Billions of cicadas will spread out in the northeastern and midwestern U.S to mate and soak up the summer … Continue reading Cicadas resurfacing to fright and fascination after 17 years

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Higher minimum wage draws strong support at UMD

By Ilana Williams University of Maryland students and faculty agree the minimum wage should be raised but differ on how much. Following the change in administration, there has been increasing debate about changing the federal minimum wage from $7.25 to $15. The minimum wage was last increased by 70 cents in 2009. UMD students had strong reactions tied to this economic policy, including senior government … Continue reading Higher minimum wage draws strong support at UMD

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UMD surprises students and faculty with snow day

By Ilana Williams When the weather was getting cold in the fall, the University of Maryland informed students that online classes would still happen despite bad weather.  However, on the night of Feb. 17, the school released an email to faculty and students canceling in-person and online classes.  UMD closed the school for the first time this year on Feb. 18 because of a forecast … Continue reading UMD surprises students and faculty with snow day

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