UMD Students express mixed feelings about the possible ban on TikTok

By: Charlotte Ormond The surging popularity of TikTok, a social media sensation, has sparked safety concerns due to its Chinese ownership, triggering a fierce Capitol Hill battle over the prospect of banning the app.  The U.S. House of Representatives approved a bill on March 13 requiring ByteDance, the Chinese owner of TikTok, to sell the app within six months or face a ban on its … Continue reading UMD Students express mixed feelings about the possible ban on TikTok

UMD RecWell provides online resources for students to stay active and connected during pandemic

By Eunice Sung The closure of all gyms and recreation centers across the state on March 16 due to COVID-19 meant University of Maryland community members were no longer able to physically access the Recreation and Wellness center. But the center’s staff had been preparing online resources for students well before then, according to Mary Kate Crawford, the associate director for programs at the center.  … Continue reading UMD RecWell provides online resources for students to stay active and connected during pandemic