by Lyna Bentahar As the sun went down over the University of Maryland’s campus in mid-April, the Muslim prayer caller called the mu’azzin gathered students, faculty, staff and other university community members to worship in the Adele H. Stamp Student Union’s Colony Ballroom.  The fasting Muslims broke their fast with dates before splitting off into lines to grab food at a long buffet table of … Continue reading This year’s Ramadan allowing Muslim students to gather again

by Matt Fusillo For students who want to participate in sports competitively but with less commitment than a sports team, the University of Maryland offers intramural sports.  Depending on the type of sport, students can participate by themselves and play against other solo players, form a group and play against other teams, or partner up with another student and play against other pairs. “Our most … Continue reading UMD’s Intramural Sports Offer Sports with Less Commitment

by Tyrah Burris Beep, beep, beep. Crash. Bang. That’s what it sounds like early in the morning at the heart of the University of Maryland, by the Adele H. Stamp Student Union.  “I would wake up to the sound of jackhammers outside my window,” said Maison Holcomb, a sophomore international business and Spanish major who lives in St. Mary’s Hall, right across the street from … Continue reading Purple Line construction noise takes over campus