College students’ takes on self-care

By Aubrey Wurst
April 15, 2025
College life can be stressful and time-consuming, so it’s important to prioritize self-care and make time for yourself and your needs. 

Study Habits

By ​Sara Silverman
March 13, 2025
A college workload demands time, effort and energy. However, practicing effective study habits can help guide students to success while eliminating the stress that comes with both test-taking and completing assignments. ​

How much caffeine is too much?

By Amanda Sinofsky
May 8, 2024
To get through difficult classes and loads of homework, many students resort to caffeine — sometimes, too much of it.

Finding “your people” in college

By Sara Silverman
April 27, 2024
The people you surround yourself with at school can make or break your college experience. ​

Netflix’s “One Day” surpasses audience expectations

March 15, 2024
By Fiona Flowers
Netflix’s UK limited and bingeable new limited series, “One Day” delves into an exploration of communication errors and hopeless romantics in a spin off the original movie released in 2011. 

Black Students at UMD Advocate for Better Support for Their Mental Health

December 17, 2023
By Nyla Cherry

Black students poured in and filled round tables in the Riggs Alumni Center Dec. 8 to stand, cry, and converse with each other about their mental health. 

How To: Prep for Finals

December 11, 2023
By Drew Owens

UMD students have hit that time of the year when the semester ends and finals season is in full swing. Many begin to say goodbye to their friends, but also to their classes. Preparation for finals requires a lot of studying in a short amount of time, causing some students to prepare differently than others. ​

A Guide to Boost Your Mood

December 8, 2023
By Drew Owens

As the semester wraps up and finals season approaches at UMD, we reach the time of year when many students feel burnt out and tired. ​

Student Leadership Profile

December 7, 2023
By Adelia McGuire

With over 650 student organizations and numerous leadership positions at the University of Maryland, there are innumerable opportunities for finding a group that is compatible for you. However, obtaining a leadership role at one of UMD’s student-led organizations requires immense passion and commitment. 

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The benefits of practicing gratitude

December 7, 2023
By Harper Lawson
Scientific research proves time and time again that incorporating the practice of thankfulness and gratitude into one’s life benefits not only mental health but physical as well. These aspects become particularly important to nurture amid final exams and the holiday season.

Advice for first year college students   ​

November 28, 2023
By Sandra Smith
Going away to college is a major transition. A mixture of emotions can lead students to feel overwhelmed by this new lifestyle. Many students at the University of Maryland learned ways to overcome these feelings during their freshman year. 

Best Study Spots On Campus

November 13, 2023
By Drew Owens
As the school year reaches the halfway mark on the University of Maryland campus and classes get more hectic, many students may need a change in scenery when it comes to their study spot. 

How to break up with your phone while studying

November 2, 2023
By ​Amanda Sinofsky
We all do it. Looking through TikTok, Instagram, and even the internet when we should be looking through our notes for upcoming exams. What could be a productive study session can easily turn into hours of sitting in the same spot making no progress, simply because of endless scrolling. 

Networking for Beginners

November 2, 2023
By Adelia McGuire
The network students build in college can be just as beneficial as the knowledge and skills which they acquire. Creating connections during undergraduate years is essential in the pursuit of attaining professional success.  

Earth Day at the University of Maryland

May 8, 2023
Alex Marek
Earth Day took place on April 22, and students at the University of Maryland proved that they take sustainability seriously. Many clubs and organizations took part in EarthFest and other activities that promote a healthy environment. 

The Catalyst to Catalyst Hot Dogs 

May 4, 2023
Samantha Ebner
Chris Van Jura had an idea – but he needed a catalyst to make it happen. And the pandemic proved to be the right catalyst for Catalyst Hot Dogs, a food trailer that Van Jura opened outside the Silver Spring Home Depot.

Our Guide to the University of Maryland Farmers Market

May 2, 2023
Adelia McGuire
Follow the scent of freshly brewed coffee and scrumptious baked pastries wafting through campus and join fellow Terps at the University of Maryland farmers market! 

How to Maintain your Mental Health While Applying to Jobs 

March 28, 2023
Laura Charleston
Applying for jobs and internships is an essential part of college. But along with schoolwork and extracurricular activities, these big opportunities come with a big mental toll. 

Supporting Small Businesses This Holiday Season: @umdvintage & Smile Herb Shop

December 12, 2022
Emma Schmalz
The holiday season is upon us, and if UMD students are looking for small businesses to support, they should look no further than @umdvintage and Smile Herb Shop. ​

Vigilante Coffee Co.- The Story Behind College Park’s Favorite Local Coffee Shop

November 20, 2022
Emma Schmalz
The atmosphere at Vigilante Coffee Company in College Park is one full of natural light, plants and Walking Dead-themed merch.

How to Get the Best Gifts This Holiday Season 

November 16, 2022
This season of gift-giving and celebration is loved by many, but it can also be extremely stressful, especially when it comes to figuring out what gifts your friends and family will enjoy. 

Trader Joe’s is officially open for business in College Park 

November 14, 2022
Elana Mutnick
Hundreds of people lined up around 4429 Calvert Rd. on Oct. 27, waiting for the grocery store's official opening. ​

New Ramen Restaurant Opens in College Park 

November 3, 2022
Tara Goldstein
The location of the new restaurant makes it a perfect spot to attract hungry college students either going to or finishing up their classes.

Things to do this Spooky Season around College Park

October 28, 2022
Laura Charleston
After a long day of studying, try winding down with some fun fall attractions. Maryland has a lot to offer, including orchards and haunted attractions.

New dining hall opens in Heritage Community

October 1, 2022
Emily Condon
As students returned to campus this fall, a new dining hall – with lines of students to get in – opened in the Heritage Community on North Campus.

What Does Summer Break Look Like for UMD Students and Staff? 

May 21, 2022
Tara Goldstein
The spring semester is quickly coming to an end and with only final grades left to worry about, students are counting down the days until it’s finally summer. 

UMD’s End of semester wrap up 

May 14, 2022
Jason Belt
As the semester comes to an end, it is time to look back at the University of Maryland’s first full in-person school year since the pandemic. 

Seniors Reflect on their Time at UMD

May 13, 2022
Courtney Ruddy
Graduating seniors are reflecting on their time in college as they approach graduation.We can finally expect to see black gowns, tassels and red stoles around campus again. 

UMD Students Share Thoughts and Experiences with Paid and Unpaid Internships

May 8, 2022
Lauren Reeder
UMD students apply for internships regularly, hoping to gain experience that will set them up for success. Yet some say that unpaid internships provide unequal access to opportunities.

Terp Thon Raises $274,000 for Children’s Hospital

March 27, 2022
Sasha Allen
The university held their annual twelve-hour dance marathon, Terp Thon, on Saturday, March 12 to raise money and awareness for children fighting against cancer.

Diversity Update on UMD's Campus

February 28, 2022
Emily R. Condon
At the University of Maryland, diversity initiatives are being developed as the spring 2022 semester moves forward.

College Students Combat Winter Blues

December 22, 2021
Clare Gallagher
Ever since daylight savings time happened a few weeks ago, the harsh reality that winter is coming has truly set in.

Winter Commencements Abruptly Canceled due to COVID-19

December 22, 2021
Hannah Zozobrado
The message abruptly came four days before what would have been the main winter commencement ceremony for UMD seniors moving on to a new chapter in their lives. ​

Express Healthcare off Baltimore Avenue Addresses UMD, Community COVID-19 Concerns via Rapid Tests and Vaccinations

December 16, 2021
Chris Barylick

Preventing Sexual Assault: On UMD’s Campus and Beyond

December 15, 2021
Jackie DiBartolomeo
Many believe not enough is being done to support survivors of sexual assault on campus.

Merry mindfulness: sustainability in the holiday season

December 11, 2021
Jon Meltzer
With the gift-giving season coming up for various beliefs and creeds, December is a time of conspicuous consumption for many people. ​

​UMD students tackle the issue of littering

December 11, 2021
Ashley Ankapong
Sustainable Oceans Alliance of University of Maryland President Cristina Czochanski thinks the culture of littering has not fully subsided in College Park.

How UMD Students Combat the Sunday Scaries

December 11, 2021
Josie Jack 
The Sunday Scaries are the dread, anxiety, fear and disappointment of an upcoming work/school week. 

The Face of the Place

December 8, 2021
Kennedy Miller
 In his almost seven years working at the restaurant, Hawkins formed a special bond with the College Park and University of Maryland community. 

Registering for general education classes

December 8, 2021
Samantha Carey
The end of the Fall 2021 semester is fast approaching, and students are quickly registering for the next semester of classes before the holiday break

Family Traditions that Make the Holiday Season Special ​

December 3, 2021
Tara Goldstein
One of my own favorite traditions begins after Thanksgiving with my Grandma’s Christmas tree. The day after Thanksgiving my entire family and I go to her house and spend the day putting the tree up and decorating it.  ​

Cooking vegetarian on your own at college: some easy recipes

December 2, 2021
Madelyn Willoughby
Here are some vegetarian staples that I keep going back to and have made in my tiny kitchen, to help get you started: ​

A New Era for Ledo Pizza

November 23, 2021
Kennedy Miller
When the Greenbelt-based business management company, Chesapeake Hospitality, purchased the original Ledo restaurant in November 2020, the new owner had one main goal in mind - to strengthen the restaurant's long-established roots in the UMD community. ​

Homecoming 2021: A Return from the Pandemic

November 23, 2021
Samantha Carey
​ As a sophomore on campus, this was my first real Homecoming experience, and it did not disappoint.

A Student's Guide to Internship Season

November 3, 2021
Madelyn Willoughby
About 82% of UMD graduates had at least one internship during their time in college, according to a 2020 graduation survey from the University of Maryland.

How to Handle Midterm Madness: Best study spots on campus

October 31, 2021
Samantha Carey
Finding a place to sit down, focus and study can be incredibly difficult. ​

Merrill College’s own Sarah Oates discusses Russian news and propaganda in lecture

October 30, 2021
Emily Hahn
Oates received the Distinguished Scholar-Teacher Award in May 2021, which is sponsored and issued by The Office of Faculty Affairs.

CBD Research Expands, With Some Seeing Uses for Stress, Anxiety and Pain Relief Among Students

October 20, 2021
Chris Barylick
Where marijuana, cannabinoids and their derivative products were once fiercely legislated, with nigh-immediate fines, dramatic arrests and a definitive air of illegality centered around them, the landscape has begun to change. ​

Fall Activities: From Farm to Fright ​

October 20, 2021
Britta Miller
While fall brings many fun activities, like football games, tailgates and bonfires, heading to a farm or an orchard is a favorite fall activity. 

Attention Tacoholics: Tacos a la Madre is Coming to College Park

October 1, 2021
Kennedy Miller
The taqueria, opening at 5010 Berwyn Road, will feature classic Mexican dishes with meats such as carne asada (beef), al pastor (pork) and lengua (beef tongue). ​


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