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Should UMD’s dining halls stay open later?

By Ashna Balroop Some University of Maryland students are pushing for extended dining hall hours, arguing that longer hours would fulfill their late-night cravings. South Campus and Yahentamitsi dining halls close at 9 p.m. daily. 251 North Dining Hall closes at 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 7 p.m. Friday through Sunday. Some students find these hours inconvenient due to their schedules and turn to unhealthier … Continue reading Should UMD’s dining halls stay open later?

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Fifth annual Dream Gala raises funds for undocumented students

Photos and article by Jessica Harden Migrating Shells and Political Latinx United for Movement and Action in Society hosted the fifth annual Dream Gala on April 14 with the theme “Fruits of Our Labor.”  The Dream Gala started as a fundraiser event for the Dream Fund, which aids undocumented students with emergency funding, legal fees and other financial areas that many undocumented students are blocked … Continue reading Fifth annual Dream Gala raises funds for undocumented students

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Students sing their heart out at SEE’s karaoke night

Photos and story Matthew Watson Student Entertainment Events held a karaoke event on March 4 titled “SEE Karaoke Night” where students could queue up their favorite songs and sing by themselves or with a group. The event, advertised to students on social media and through their official website as “a night of singing (either on or off-key), performance and all of the razzle and dazzle … Continue reading Students sing their heart out at SEE’s karaoke night

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UMD student musicians perform finale for eighth NextNOW fest

by Hunter Hine University of Maryland’s annual NextNOW Fest concluded on Sunday, Sept. 19 with a daytime music festival hosted by The Hall CP that featured UMD students Lulu Jameson and Quinn “Kay” Kirk along with local band Paint Branch Creek.  The first performer, Jameson, sang and played ukulele. Jameson is from Hyattsville and is a junior cells-bio and genetics major. Jameson performed several original … Continue reading UMD student musicians perform finale for eighth NextNOW fest

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Imposter syndrome: the danger of feeling inadequacy

By Eunice Sung Failure. Fraud. Luck. Those struggling with imposter syndrome commonly use these words to describe themselves and their accomplishments, according to the American Psychological Association [APA]. “For the longest time I [thought], ‘Oh my gosh, I don’t deserve to be at [the University of] Maryland. I don’t really fit in here. Nobody really likes me,’” said Stephanie George, the graduate assistant of the … Continue reading Imposter syndrome: the danger of feeling inadequacy

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