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Bid Day at UMD

March 6, 2023
Samantha Hooley
Bid Day at many universities is full of high emotion and exciting themes to welcome home new member classes. Greek organizations go all out with representing their chapters and celebrating the hard work put into the recruitment process.
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Re-adjusting to College Life at UMD

February 16, 2023
Samantha Hooley
Whether you're adjusting to new classes and taking on new responsibilities, Greek life recruitment or even just finding downtime for yourself, it can be daunting heading into a new semester.
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The Best Holiday Activities in the DMV This Year

December 22, 2022
Laura Charleston
‘Tis the season for bright string lights, hot chocolate, and spending time with friends and family. 
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A College Student’s Road Trip Travel Guide 

December 15, 2022
Adelia McGuire
Trade that plane ticket for a pair of keys and find out why a road trip is your perfect next escapade. 
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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. 
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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. 
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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. 
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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. 
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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.
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Long Distance Relationships in College: Do They Work?

May 23, 2022
Athena Matthews
A long-distance relationship requires a lot of time and effort, but with good communication and time-management skills, some couples are able to keep their relationship strong. 
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Social Media’s Effect on College Students

May 12, 2022
Samantha Hooley
With social media ever growing, so is the effect on college students. Apps like Instagram, TikTok, and Snapchat, among many others, allow people to post their best moments and sometimes, their worst.
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Embrace the great outdoors with these five date ideas

May 11, 2022
Molly Williams
If you’re eager to take advantage of the outdoors this season, look no further. Here are five picturesque spaces in and around College Park that are sure to elevate your dating game.
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UMD students weigh in on their favorite Netflix romances this month

May 8, 2022
Mythili Devarakonda
Romance shows on Netflix can be a hit or a miss, but Netflix’s latest release, “Heartstopper,” based on the webcomic by Alice Oseman, has everyone’s heart in a grip.
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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.
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Lifestyle and self-help accounts: what are students watching?

May 2, 2022
Samantha Hooley
Many college students enjoy watching creators who incorporate lifestyle tips into their content. But what are they watching?
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The Single Experience in College

April 30, 2022
Lilly Howard
Listen in as our staff writer Lilly and some special guests discuss the single college experience.
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Best Date Spots in College Park

April 20, 2022
Samantha Hooley
College Park offers a plethora of unique date spots both on and off campus. ​
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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. 
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The Good and The Bad: Dating Apps on Campus

March 8, 2022 
Lilly Howard
Since 2012, Tinder has been very popular among college students, and even more so during the pandemic. 
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How UMD Students are Doing Spring Break

March 8, 2022
Emma Schmalz
With thousands of students and professors on campus, there are a plethora of different places people are going.
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Making Friends on Campus Amidst a Pandemic 

February 22, 2022
Damon Brooks
The UMD community of students, faculty and staff is seeking to make the learning environment an experience that resembles the pre-pandemic classroom setting. 
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December activities in the DMV

December 17, 2021
Tara Goldstein
From cheerful holiday fun to adventurous winter activities, it is impossible to have a boring December. 
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2022 Movie Releases to Get Hype For

December 17, 2021
Lydia Hurley
Considering all the much-anticipated movies coming out this holiday season and early next year, it’s important not to waste time on poorly rated films.
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Seasonal Drinks: Cheers to Finals and the Holidays

December 17, 2021
Hannah Zozobrado
“I think holiday themed coffees are all-around really amazing,” Le said. ​
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Video games for stress relief

December 16, 2021
Chris Barylick 
A number of students found themselves turning to video games as a form of anxiety and stress relief, with people building video game times into their day along with other stress-relieving activities such as getting outside, exercising, and talking to friends and family. ​
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Date Night In The District

Damon Brooks
December 14, 2021
There have been numerous restaurants and attractions built in recent years that have made D.C. an enticing destination for a date night with your significant other. ​
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Best casual date spots in College Park

December 8, 2021
Riley Brennan
With College Park being located between both D.C. and Baltimore, there’s lots of fun places to go nearby. However, College Park itself also has a few perfect date spots as well. ​
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Good Neighbor Day gathers the UMD community to give back

December 8, 2021
Abbey Weltman
The College Park community came together to commemorate the 10th anniversary of Good Neighbor Day on November 13th. ​
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Perfect cookie recipes for the holidays

December 7, 2021
Hannah Marszalek
Baking cookies during the holiday season is a well-beloved tradition for many people.
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Saying what you’re grateful for is good for you and others

December 6, 2021
Katie Benzan
Gratitude is a powerful emotion; it’s our way of acknowledging the good things of life.
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Fun Friendsgiving Ideas

December 6, 2021
Sarah Cassuto
Friendsgiving is a great excuse to get together with friends and celebrate friendship by making new recipes, sharing food and reminding each other what you are thankful for. 
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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.
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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.
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UMD Students Strive for Sustainability at Green Terp Event

October 28, 2021
Lydia Hurley
Green Terp ambassadors work to connect students with resources to lead a more sustainable life on campus. 
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KN95 mask distribution is taking place across campus

October 19, 2021
Katie Benzan
All students, faculty and staff at the university are able to receive a KN95 mask from various locations on campus as of Sept. 20.
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WATCH: Things to do on UMD's campus in the fall

October 18, 2021
Samantha Carey
Get the run-down on UMD's popular fall activities. 
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Movies to Dive into this Fall Season ​

October 18, 2021
Samantha Carey
As we drift into the fall season, students are getting themselves ready for Halloween, Thanksgiving and everything that the soon-to-be cold weather has to offer.
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What Our Laptop Stickers Say About Us

October 14, 2021
Lydia Hurley
 We talked to some students about what their stickers mean to them. ​
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How do students feel about being back in-person? ​

September 30, 2021
Samantha Hooley
 Even though it is not quite like what students may have pictured, it is pretty close to what school was like pre-COVID-19. 
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The Farmers Market Returns to Tawes Plaza

September 30, 2021
Emily R. Condon
On Wednesdays students can find an assortment of local vendors and fresh foods in Tawes Plaza. 
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Open season for vaccinations at UMD

May 12, 2021
A.R. Cabral
Dr. Anthony Fauci once referred to April as “open season” for COVID-19 vaccinations. These words couldn’t be truer on the College Park campus of the University of Maryland.
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Upper Marlboro Asian community fear rise in anti-Asian harassment

May 11, 2021
Glory Ngwe
Since the pandemic began, there has been an exponential increase in racially motivated violence against people in the Asian community.
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How to have the perfect picnic

May 8, 2021
Hannah Zozobrado
Recently, picnics have been a fairly safe and favorite go-to outdoor activity for students. Cheese platters and fruits are a few popular foods to bring out on picnics, but there is always room for some personal touches and customization.​
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Self-care during finals week

May 6, 2021
Monica Godnick
Since Zoom finals are right around the corner and they’re still happening amidst a worldwide health crisis, members of the community have shared their thoughts on the causes and cures of burnout. 
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University of Maryland to hold in-person commencement ceremony

May 4, 2021
Celia Richardson
For the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic hit over a year ago, the University of Maryland will hold an in-person commencement ceremony to honor its graduating class.
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A day at the 2021 National Cherry Blossom Festival

April 29, 2021
Meghan Curtis
The District of Columbia was flourishing with cherry blossoms for the annual National Cherry Blossom Festival from March 20 to April 11.
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SGA Holds Virtual Sexual Health Town Hall

April 28, 2021
Celia Richardson
If there’s one takeaway she hopes people logged out of the town hall with, it’s this: “Sexual health education is for everyone and it doesn’t have to be a scary thing.”
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Terps navigate a safe spring break

April 15, 2021
Mya Zepp
This year’s spring break was like none other. Though we are in the midst of a global pandemic much like last year, the circumstances have changed. ​
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Best springtime campus spots

April 13, 2021
Meghan Curtis
Are you struggling with finding the perfect springtime spot? Fear no more, here’s five different spots on campus that are full of sunshine and good vibes.
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UMD’s COVID-19 Testing Center: Effective or Not? ​

April 7, 2021
Jackie DiBartolomeo
For many students, the COVID-19 testing center in the Stamp Student Union provides a convenient place to get tested, in compliance with the university’s requirement that its students and faculty are tested every two weeks. But how accessible is the testing center to students?
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A possible salary in Maryland’s college athletics

March 25, 2021
Katie Benzan
The next state to offer college athletes the chance to profit off their name, image and likeness just may be Maryland. ​
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Terp Thon holds its dance marathon virtually amidst the pandemic

March 23, 2021
Meghan Curtis
The student-run organization raised $286,138.39 for Children’s National Hospital’s COVID-19 Emergency Action Fund.
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Why are so few women's college teams coached by women?

March 11, 2021
Katie Benzan
“The demands are so high … but … the time constraints and what you’re juggling day in and day out is very high,” she said.
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Chris Harrison Departs The Bachelor After Controversial Interview

March 11, 2021
Celia Richardson
Chris Harrison is stepping down as host of The Bachelor - a position he has filled since the show first premiered in 2002 - after a controversial interview last month in which he defended Bachelor contestant Rachael Kirkconnell.
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Let's talk consent

March 4, 2021
Mya Zepp
Consent is a crucial part of any successful relationship. Though it's always been important, things like the Me Too movement have brought more light to how crucial it is for every relationship.
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Tinder: What makes us swipe right? 

February 28, 2021
Meghan Curtis
It may be that the person has a picture with a cute pet, looks attractive, wrote a funny bio or you’re just hoping to see “It’s a Match” pop up on your screen. ​
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Is TikTok the next big news source? 

February 24, 2021
Mya Zepp
Released in 2016, the app TikTok has become wildly popular, with nearly 1 billion active users per month. 
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"Bridgerton": Netflix's new hit show

February 18, 2021
Nhaya Vaidya
“Bridgerton” is Netflix’s most popular show to date, at more than 82 million streams, according to Netflix, after coming out on Christmas Day. ​
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WATCH: DIY Valentine's Day

February 13, 2021
Hannah Zozobrado
Follow along with this fun and easy DIY to make a card and package a gift for a friend. 
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COVID-19 and Cinema: How the Global Pandemic Has and Hasn’t Affected Theaters

December 16, 2020
Jackie DiBartolomeo
While some theaters have slowly opened back up with mask requirements and socially distanced seating, still more remain closed across the country, losing money by the minute. 
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Holiday activities you can do through Zoom

December 16, 2020
Meghan Curtis
It’s beginning to look a lot like... a different type of Christmas. Students are celebrating the holidays a bit different this year due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. 
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Must-have lifestyle gift guide

December 14, 2020
Fatima Yazdi
Here are five must-have lifestyle gifts that almost anyone would love to receive this holiday season:
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UMD Health Center launches wellness coaching program

December 4, 2020
Courtney Cohn
This service addresses many wellness-related issues, such as stress management, self-care, sleep, time management, loneliness and general wellness needs related to academic success.
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How can freshmen meet new friends at college amid the pandemic?

December 4, 2020
Kennedy Miller
​Adjusting to life at a new school and making friends freshman year is already hard enough, throw a global pandemic into the mix, and the entire college experience drastically changes. 
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Thanksgiving plans with respect to COVID-19 precautions

November 22, 2020
Courtney Cohn
COVID-19 has heavily impacted many students’ plans for Thanksgiving, and the University of Maryland recently updated their policies to contain the virus and keep students safe.
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How students feel about the election 

November 19, 2020
Hannah Zozobrado
With no clear winner by the end of Tuesday, the days that followed were taut with anxiety.
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Political polarization on campus: worse than ever before?

November 18, 2020
Jackie DiBartolomeo
​With the contested results of the U.S. presidential election still in the headlines, it seems that political polarization between Democrats and Republicans has continued to grow. 
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The psychology of a breakup

November 9, 2020
Esther Frances
As connection-craving humans, relationships are necessary in our lives because they are one of the ways we mentally and emotionally bond with others. Because these connections are so important to us, we get hurt when they don’t work out. But what specifically makes romantic breakups so difficult to endure? 
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5 Best spots to hammock on campus 

November 6, 2020
Diego Riitano
With the temperature dropping and the leaves changing, the fall season is well upon us. Studying outside is a great way to change up your routine and get some fresh air while staying productive. ​
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5 Fun fall activities near UMD

November 5, 2020
Mya Zepp
The leaves are changing and the weather is getting colder. With fall comes a whole new world of activities to enjoy. Finding things to do during a pandemic can be difficult, but there are fall activities near you that are safe and socially distanced.
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Mental Health Awareness Week in review

October 24, 2020
Mya Zepp
Mental health is an important factor in the everyday life of college students, but keeping up with college life while staying mentally healthy can be difficult.
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Does Seasonal Affective Disorder impact college students?

October 23, 2020
Jackie DiBartolomeo
When the weather grows colder in October, it can be tempting to go into hibernation mode.
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How to vote safely during a pandemic 

October 21, 2020
Monica Godnick
The presidential election is less than a month away, and members of the community express feelings of insecurity about voting due to the fact that we are still in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic. Luckily, safe voting options exist. 
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A day in the life of a UMD student

October 8, 2020
Lydia Hurley 
This video by freshman journalism major Lydia Hurley features two interviews with different UMD freshmen as they adjust to college and virtual classes. 
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The best Netflix shows students need to watch right now

October 8, 2020
Meghan Curtis
Netflix: the ultimate time filler and streaming platform, constantly overloaded with entertainment. Living in a pandemic probably has you searching through Netflix for shows to watch. ​
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Mask up UMD

October 7, 2020
Mya Zepp
In the United States, there have been over 7 million reported COVID-19 cases, and over 200,000 COVID-19 related deaths. As of right now, a mask may be the best line of defense people have against this pandemic.
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Finding Love on 'UMD is Blind'

September 26, 2020
Celia Richardson
Over the summer, juniors Samantha Amo and Austin Brown brought the hit reality series 'Love Is Blind' to the University of Maryland with 'UMD Is Blind,' a quarantine-friendly, terps-only spin on the show.
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Online classes transform learning for students and professors

September 26, 2020
Courtney Cohn
Many students had never heard of Zoom before the COVID-19 pandemic hit, yet now it has become a key part of many people’s daily routines.
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Black Terps Matter: Black Lives Matter on the UMD Campus

September 24, 2020
Mya Zepp
The year 2020 has been riddled with wildfires, hurricanes, celebrity deaths and a major global pandemic, but none of these things has halted the fight for racial equality.
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How to Date from a Distance

September 23, 2020
Hannah Zozobrado
Some people say that love is found in the strangest of places, others say that love is found at the most unexpected times; what place and time is any more unexpected or strange than the world as we know it today? ​
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