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Features

Unstable Wi-Fi connection interfere with student life on campus

By Kiersten Hacker Wi-Fi is an essential school supply — especially in the age of Zoom classes and ELMS discussion posts. But students at the University of Maryland said the recent instability of the school’s network, eduroam, is adding stress to their lives by making it difficult to contact friends and complete assignments. Evyenia Zoulis, a sophomore computer science major, has friends across the U.S. … Continue reading Unstable Wi-Fi connection interfere with student life on campus

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Midterms lead to added stress for students without reliable internet access

by Hannah Ziegler A student’s midterm grade is typically the product of a lot of hard work and long hours spent studying. But, this year there may be another factor playing an important role for students at the University of Maryland: a reliable internet connection. At the beginning of the fall semester, this university’s administration knew that ensuring every student’s access to the internet would … Continue reading Midterms lead to added stress for students without reliable internet access

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Arts and Culture

Hate-Bias Response Program Educated Students on Racist Imagery

By Casey Gannon On Thursday, Oct. 25, the University of Maryland Hate-Bias Response Program hosted an event regarding racial imagery in the media. The panel discussion was titled “Racial Imagery and Stereotypes in U.S. Popular Media.” The discussion aimed to educate students and faculty about the harmful ways people of different ethnicities can be portrayed in the media. Its purpose was also to give tips … Continue reading Hate-Bias Response Program Educated Students on Racist Imagery

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Terrapin Tech Expo teaches students about technology resources on campus

by Casey Gannon The University of Maryland Division of IT hosted the Terrapin Tech Expo on Oct.16 and took place in the atrium of the Stamp Student Union from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event encouraged students to learn more about different technological resources available to them on campus.  Vendors such as Apple, Dell and Microsoft participated in the event with hopes to advertise … Continue reading Terrapin Tech Expo teaches students about technology resources on campus

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UMD (in)secure: students react to Wi-Fi outage

Last week, the University of Maryland community experienced continual difficulties with campus-wide wireless service. The groans of frustrated students echoed across College Park. Issues with the Wi-Fi network started late in the evening of Friday, September 9th, and did not appear to be fully resolved until Tuesday the 13th. Students all across campus were having trouble connecting their wireless devices, including cellphones, tablets and laptops, … Continue reading UMD (in)secure: students react to Wi-Fi outage

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