Far-out students looking forward to fall despite commute

By Logan Loewenstein Commuter students at the University of Maryland are ready to have a reason to travel to campus again.  Students who ride the bus, take the Metro or drive themselves have felt less inclined to come to College Park this semester due to limited in-person classes and campus life. The ongoing pandemic protocols have swayed students from spending time, effort and money to … Continue reading Far-out students looking forward to fall despite commute

Students with disabilities face uncertainty amid class registration

By Logan Loewenstein Academic accommodations became available to students everywhere in the last year to enable them to complete school work and to protect public health, but many students require personalized arrangements without a global crisis.  Plans are uncertain for the upcoming fall semester for students with disabilities at the University of Maryland, and some fear their arrangement needs may be drowned out by classes … Continue reading Students with disabilities face uncertainty amid class registration

Seniors feel indifferent to upcoming virtual graduation ceremony

By Logan Loewenstein On the afternoon of May 21, the stands of the Xfinity Center will be empty once again. Thousands of graduating seniors at the University of Maryland will not be able to walk across the stadium stage and hear the cheers of proud family members.  The class of 2021 will graduate virtually this spring due to the continuing health and safety protocols of … Continue reading Seniors feel indifferent to upcoming virtual graduation ceremony