Crossing the line: UMPD issues jaywalking citations, angering students

By Shauneen Miranda The University of Maryland Police Department recently issued a number of jaywalking citations along Route 1, creating frustration among affected students. Several students said they weren’t aware they were breaking any laws in the moment. Sgt. Rosanne Hoaas said UMPD’s mission is to enforce and educate people on pedestrian safety. “If you’re going to cross the street, legally you need to be … Continue reading Crossing the line: UMPD issues jaywalking citations, angering students

Route 1 BBQ restaurant makes way for cheaper stuffed sandwich joint

By Shruti Bhatt The owner of Fat Pete’s BBQ has closed one shop and open another called The Stuffed Turtle as of February 23. Owner Jeff Holibaugh said he had to close Fat Pete’s BBQ because “it just was not working.” The feedback he received from students was that the prices of each item sold on the menu were  too expensive, he said. “We would … Continue reading Route 1 BBQ restaurant makes way for cheaper stuffed sandwich joint

Halal Mexican cuisine, Krazi Burrito, brings variety to Route 1

By: Grace Dille Krazi Burrito, a restaurant that blends Mexican food with halal cooking, opened along Route 1 on Feb. 12, offering one more late-night option to students. The fast-casual restaurant shares the same building as Krazi Kebob on Route 1, both of which are owned by College Park business owner Nomie Hamid. Krazi Burrito took the place of Bread N Greens, a restaurant Hamid … Continue reading Halal Mexican cuisine, Krazi Burrito, brings variety to Route 1