The Hysterics will take the microphone now

By Minnie Stephenson Ambi Narula used to admire comedians. Now she is one. Narula fell in love with performing stand-up after taking a class about women in comedy at the University of Maryland. She started performing at the now-closed performance venue and restaurant MilkBoy ArtHouse. But Narula, a December 2020 graduate, said she noticed an issue with the comedy scene in College Park.  “I felt … Continue reading The Hysterics will take the microphone now

Terps take spring break: 2022 edition

By Minnie Stephenson Spring break is making its COVID-19 comeback. COVID-19 has overshadowed spring vacation plans for the past two years. In 2020, University of Maryland students were sent home before spring break due to the onset of the pandemic. Last spring, most students studied online while they waited for vaccines. For most, traveling was an afterthought — or infeasible. Now, students seem to be … Continue reading Terps take spring break: 2022 edition

Glitchy comeback of UMD dating site sparks nostalgia for 2019 version

By Minnie Stephenson Time was supposed to run out again for TerpMatch, the University of Maryland dating website, after a new version appeared for Valentine’s Day.  TerpMatch was set to close around the Feb. 14 holiday, “just in time for you to find that special someone,” the website said. But it was still up and running as late as Saturday for students with a UMD … Continue reading Glitchy comeback of UMD dating site sparks nostalgia for 2019 version