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‘Like a homecoming’: UMD Veterans Month brings Terps together

By Kiersten Hacker Each year, new students transition to the college experience. For student veterans, the change can be extra challenging. But one thing is certain, Marine Corps veteran Joeanne Thomas said, “we’ve all been through it, and we can get through it together.”  The University of Maryland recognizes November as Veterans Month, honoring veterans with weekly events through the Adele H. Stamp Student Union … Continue reading ‘Like a homecoming’: UMD Veterans Month brings Terps together

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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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Pines meets students, debuts ice cream flavor during inaugural week activities

By Kiersten Hacker University President Darryll J. Pines was officially inaugurated as the 34th president of the University of Maryland on Thursday. His inauguration week, which lasted from Monday to Saturday, consisted of different events each day to celebrate UMD pride. The culmination of inaugural activities occurred on Maryland Day this Saturday, April 24. Masses of students gathered outside on Wednesday hoping to meet Pines, … Continue reading Pines meets students, debuts ice cream flavor during inaugural week activities

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Additional COVID-19 vaccine supply allows UMD to vaccinate students

By Kiersten Hacker After receiving a limited supply of COVID-19 vaccines, UMD announced that all students, faculty and staff can register for an on-campus vaccination appointment in an email from Health Center Director Spyridon Marinopoulos on April 8. The email explained that appointments can be made through the University Health Center portal and are filled on a first-come first-serve basis due to the limited supply … Continue reading Additional COVID-19 vaccine supply allows UMD to vaccinate students

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UMD remote freshmen face spring housing uncertainty

By Kiersten Hacker After the difficult college decision process, freshmen students at UMD were faced with another tough decision: whether to move on campus or stay at home. With COVID-19 restrictions and the majority of classes being held online, students assessed their options of learning from home or joining the campus community to get as close to the “traditional” college experience they could get during … Continue reading UMD remote freshmen face spring housing uncertainty

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Concerned Tenants of UMD still helping students fight to terminate leases

By Kiersten Hacker Students living in South Campus Commons and The Courtyards apartments are still fighting to get out of their leases after the management company of both buildings released an update to the “Rules and Regulations” section of leases in July, similar to the Department of Resident Life housing addendum. After all students were sent home in March, some decided to re-lease their apartments … Continue reading Concerned Tenants of UMD still helping students fight to terminate leases

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Quarantine and isolation: a new student experience

By Kiersten Hacker With the outbreak of COVID-19 in March, colleges and universities closed abruptly and were forced to make new plans to adapt to a remote, virtual environment. When it came time to think about the fall, schools were met with more elaborate decision-making to allow students to return to campus while keeping virus numbers low. Many classes would remain online for the fall, … Continue reading Quarantine and isolation: a new student experience

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