The Campus Trainer

Journaling: So much more than putting pen to paper

December 2, 2022

Elana Mutnick

Journaling every day as an undergrad has helped UMD students process emotions without feeling judged.

This Winter’s Top Jackets: Taking on the Cold in Style

December 1, 2022

Adelia McGuire

Explore the possibilities of this adaptable outerwear item and transform your winter wardrobe while embracing winter's chill in fashion.

How To Achieve the Perfect Viral Blowout from Home

December 1, 2022

Juliet Welch

Through trial and error, we've found a method for the salon-worthy blowout in just a few steps, without breaking the bank. Click the link to achieve the viral look.

Behind the Scenes of “A Chorus Line” at UMD: How Styling Completes a Show

November 30, 2022

Alayna Brandolini

UMD's own 32 Bars' upcoming production, "A Chorus Line," uses skillful and intentional hair, costuming and makeup to make each member of their 10-character crew stand out.

Managing Money As A College Student

November 29, 2022

Laura Charleston

In college, everyone has a different concept of financial literacy and handling money. Click the link to get our tips.

Nightlife in College Park

November 29, 2022

Harper Lawson

While the area surrounding UMD’s campus only has so many nightlife options, students certainly know how to make the most of it.

The Success of Clothing Ads on TikTok and Instagram

November 28, 2022

Laura Charleston

After liking videos or posts about clothes, magically, an advertisement about it will pop up. But it’s not magic or an FBI agent stalking you, it’s all a part of the algorithm and personal data. Yet how successful is it?

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.

Taylor Swift’s Midnights Proves She Is a Mastermind

November 18, 2022

Matthew Landsman

After releasing two folksy sister albums, Swift goes back to her telling her own signature stories from 13 sleepless nights.

How to Get the Best Gifts This Holiday Season

November 16, 2022

Tara Goldstein

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.

Semi-Formal Fashion Guide

November 13, 2022

Kayla Renard

If you’ve just joined Greek life, or are attending a semi-formal with a friend, you might be confused about what to wear. Thankfully, there are tons of options out there.

Graduate student shares story of Bad Summer Vintage thrift store

November 7, 2022

Emily Condon

Bad Summer Vintage is a primarily online thrift store, but the business does sometimes host in-person pop-up-shops. The business’s goal is to bring “on-brand and vintage clothing at an affordable price” according to founder Matt Patterson.

UMD Students’ Thanksgiving and Winter Break Plans

November 5, 2022

Samantha Hooley

Students have a variety of plans for Thanksgiving and winter break, including traveling home, spending time with family, working or even taking vacations.

Sabrina Carpenter’s Electrifying emails i can’t send: Tour Review

November 4, 2022

Matthew Landsman

On October 7th, our staff writer attended Sabrina Carpenter’s emails i can’t send tour at the Lincoln Theatre in Washington D.C. to promote her latest album.

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

Cold Weather Essentials

November 2, 2022

Sarah Cassuto

UMD students are constantly looking for insight into the trends for this fall and winter. Here is some insight for some warm weather trends as we head into late fall.

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.

Popular fall recipes to try this season

October 24, 2022

Samantha Hooley

Both UMD students and the dining halls have a few creative ideas of their own to spice up their recipes for the festive season.

Club Field Hockey at UMD is working towards Nationals

October 23, 2022

Tara Goldstein

One of the biggest things the field hockey team makes sure to emphasize is that anyone is welcome. Regardless of age or skill-level, everyone on the team is always welcoming to students who are looking to join or attend practices.

Midterms Studying Playlist

October 22, 2022

Matthew Landsman

The genres in this playlist are R&B, Lo-fi, Chill Pop and Indie Pop, because they are easy to enjoy without distracting you while studying.

Pop Culture Costumes to Pop Off in this Halloween

October 21, 2022

Kayla Renard

Finding a great costume and dressing up is all about having fun, so why not look towards the things you’re already a fan of?

Exploring the UMD Golf Course

October 19, 2022

Tara Goldstein

The University Golf Course is a year-round operation that offers students a fun way to get active outside that many students are completely unaware of.

Fall Trends: Addicted to Athleisure

October 13, 2022

Kayla Renard

From getting to class, hitting the gym, and seeing friends, it’s obvious why comfortable and versatile athleisure wear is consistently a trend on campus.

Maggie Rogers Expands Her Musical Style With Album Surrender

October 11, 2022

Ashlynn Shumer

Surrender consists of 12 tracks that explore themes of love, suffering, and self-acceptance

A Look Into the UMD Adventure Program

October 10, 2022

Tara Goldstein

The program offers a variety of services including the climbing wall, rental desk, bike shops, challenge course and adventure trips.

“BORN PINK” Album Review: BLACKPINK’s Triumphant Return to Music

October 9, 2022

Matthew Landsman

Since the release of BORN PINK, BLACKPINK has topped the charts across the globe, even earning them their first #1 album on the US Billboard 200 Chart.

What to look for in a pre-workout

October 9, 2022

Michael Rovetto

Poised to keep up with other supplement brands, pre-workout companies are constantly unveiling new formulas, some of which can be harmful to the human body.

UMD Students’ Experiences With Working a Part Time Job

October 8, 2022

Athena Matthews

Some UMD students have to balance classes, extracurricular activities, and other responsibilities on top of committing to a four hour shift.

The best off-campus gyms near UMD

October 6, 2022

Sarah Cassuto

In the College Park area there are many local gyms and places to workout besides Eppley Recreation Center and Ritchie Coliseum.

Fall activities for friends near College Park

October 6, 2022

Samantha Hooley

The fall season offers so many things that other seasons do not, like pumpkin and apple picking, unique foliage, and Halloween all being classic autumn staples. See our rundown of the best fall activities in the College Park area.

Makeup Company, Shaina B. Miami, Is Being Run Right Here In College Park

October 4, 2022

Ashlynn Shumer

Shaina Bassan, a junior marketing major here at the University of Maryland, is running her highly successful makeup business, Shaina B. Miami, right from her apartment in College Park.

UMD’s Self-Care Fair honors Mental Health Awareness Week

October 3, 2022

Elana Mutnick

The Mental Health Coalition is hosting a campus wide interactive mental health & self-care fair on October 8 as a part of Mental Health Awareness Week.

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.

The Toxic Consequences of Shein

September 29, 2022

Athena Matthews

Students at the University of Maryland are familiar with Shein, but many of them are unaware of the toxic chemicals found in its clothing.

Eating Healthy as a Broke College Student

September 29, 2022

Tara Goldstein

There are many places to buy groceries near College Park but the question is, “which ones are worth it?”

How true are Greek life stereotypes?

September 25, 2022

Elana Mutnick

For many people, Greek life is often associated with a range of stereotypes that aren’t necessarily positive. But how accurate are they? We asked UMD students their opinions.

Adjusting to College Life at UMD

September 23, 2022

Tara Goldstein

College is a great stage in everyone’s lives, but that doesn’t mean the transition to a new school, and often a new state, goes smoothly and without any anxiety.

UMD Game Day Fashion Guide

September 22, 2022

Sarah Cassuto

With gameday and football season back, students are looking forward to not only watching the game, but also using fashion as a way to embrace and show school spirit.

The Rise of Low-Rise Jeans

September 21, 2022

Kayla Renard

With the comeback of 90s and early 2000s style, trading in a higher waistline for a lower one is finally making its way back to our wardrobes, with some new twists.

What Can We Expect from Taylor Swift's Midnights?

September 20, 2022

Matthew Landsman

Swift recently announced her 10th studio album will be released October 21. The debate is on about what the album's sound will be.

WMUC provides creative outlet for student DJs

May 14, 2022

Fatima Yazdi

WMUC, a student-run, non-commercial radio station on campus, allows students of all experiences to apply to host their own radio shows on a weekly basis, providing a creative outlet for students to share, inform and express.

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.

What are UMD students reading this spring?

May 6, 2022

Emily R. Condon

Tanning, spike ball, homework with friends and swimming in the fountain are common sights on McKeldin Mall. But some students go with old fashioned, hard covered books.

Your Rundown on UMD's Art Galleries

May 3, 2022

Flo Petite

Our campus is full of hidden secrets and winding roads, so much so that we may not even know about what’s available to us.

Students weigh in on mental health resources at UMD

April 14, 2022

Lauren Reeder

Students share their experiences dealing with mental health on campus, recognizing what UMD does right, and what could be improved.

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.

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.

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.

Climate Con 2021: a new model for environmentalist dialogue

December 3, 2021

Jon Meltzer

Climate Con’s organizers hope that it will serve as a new model for organizing and rallying citizens of all stripes concerned about the impending climate crisis.

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.

How Two Sisters Began a Small, Latina-Owned Vintage Jewelry Business

November 6, 2021

Josie Jack

Before the COVID-19 lockdown, Sofia Tapias lived in Europe. She visited a vintage market in Milan and was inspired to create a business based in repurposing vintage items.

The Power of Posters: A look at the posters from the Women’s March

November 4, 2021

Laura Wortman

Saturday, Oct. 2, thousands of protestors gathered at Freedom Plaza in Washington, D.C. to march to Capitol Hill once again.

UMD Freshman’s Tailgate Clothing Business Takes Off

October 30, 2021

Emily Condon

“I just started making clothes for my friends to help them save money and have their clothes be good quality.”

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.

Roma Sheth on Music Production and Releasing Music

October 14, 2021

Olivia Wood

Few can say that they have successfully written a song, much less produced, mixed and mastered one, but University of Maryland junior government and politics major Roma Sheth can.