Author: Kelly Zheng

Kelly Zheng is a senior multiplatform journalism major. She is currently The Terrapin yearbook’s editor in chief. Her journalism experience consists of managing the social media platforms for The Campus Trainer and Stories Beneath the Shell (SBS). Additionally, she edits and freelance reports for SBS and Her Campus. Kelly lays out The Diamondback's sports section every week as well. This past summer, she was an editorial intern at Girls’ Life magazine and is interested in analytics and web development.
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4th graders explore STEM, college at Maryland Counts Day

By Kelly Zheng Local fourth-graders in America Counts, an after-school math tutoring program, visited the University of Maryland on May 4 and participated in S.T.E.M related activities to put their acquired math skills to work. America Counts is a component of America Reads*America Counts*Partners in Print (AR*AC*PNP), which is a partnership between the University of Maryland and Prince George’s County Public Schools. Maryland Counts Day … Continue reading 4th graders explore STEM, college at Maryland Counts Day

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In its 20th year, Maryland Day reaches out to the PG county community

  Maryland Day attendees fish for Testudo toys at the Omicron Delta Kappa fountain on McKeldin Mall. Photos by Ally Tobler.   By Kelly Zheng The University of Maryland held its 20th annual Maryland Day, its largest annual outreach event, on April 28 with a focus on connecting the surrounding community. “The event is a great opportunity to showcase the work students and faculty are … Continue reading In its 20th year, Maryland Day reaches out to the PG county community

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UMD remembers loved ones lost to suicide at annual walk

By Kelly Zheng The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) organized their fifth annual Out of the Darkness Walk on April 22 with support from University of Maryland greek life organizations and other campus groups. The Out of the Darkness walk is an AFSP event that benefits the foundation. However, campus organizations volunteer to host the events. This year, for the third year in a … Continue reading UMD remembers loved ones lost to suicide at annual walk

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Active Minds Maryland promotes self-care for students to stress less

By Kelly Zheng The annual Stress Less Carnival, held April 18 on McKeldin Mall, offered students the chance to relax between classes and before finals. The carnival was an initiative from campus advocacy organization Active Minds at Maryland, which strives to reduce the stigma of mental health on campus The carnival was one of five events from the group’s Stress Less Week, which hosted an … Continue reading Active Minds Maryland promotes self-care for students to stress less

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UMD Counseling Center hosts workshop to help students overcome perfectionism

By Kelly Zheng Students learned tactics to strive for progress instead of perfection in life at a University of Maryland Counseling Center workshop on April 9. The “Overcoming Perfectionism” workshop was hosted by Dr. Kimberly Bethea, director of the Learning Assistance Service at the Counseling Center. The workshop was aimed at helping students set more reasonable goals rather than attempting to be perfect, Bethea said. … Continue reading UMD Counseling Center hosts workshop to help students overcome perfectionism

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Academy for Innovation and Entrepreneurship hosts unconventional diversity discussion

By Kelly Zheng The University of Maryland’s Academy for Innovation and Entrepreneurship held an unconventional discussion for students, staff and faculty on April 2 to gain insight on how to improve and expand diversity and inclusion within their “home.” “The academy looks at diversity and inclusion with the angle of justice and equity,” said Micaela Quiroga, one of the student peer innovator hosts of the … Continue reading Academy for Innovation and Entrepreneurship hosts unconventional diversity discussion

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DACA uncertainty takes a toll on affected students’ mental health

By Kelly Zheng Juan Sandoval often wakes up sweating heavily thinking about going to classes. “When I’m in this stage, I feel dangerously low and excessively anxious,” he said. “I knew I should stay home again.” He had symptoms of anxiety and bipolar illness growing up and was diagnosed with a mental health disorder last year, but his panic attacks have worsened since he has … Continue reading DACA uncertainty takes a toll on affected students’ mental health

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Love Your Body Week asks students to reflect on body image, self love

By Kelly Zheng The University Health Center, Counseling Center and RecWell partnered for Love Your Body Week from Feb. 26 to March 1. The groups strove to send positive messages to students about self love and self reflection through a variety of events during the week. Love Your Body Week has been celebrated for many years and correlates with National Eating Disorders Awareness Week, according … Continue reading Love Your Body Week asks students to reflect on body image, self love

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UMD students, faculty conflicted on immigration proposals in Trump’s SOTU

By Kelly Zheng University of Maryland students and faculty reacted with mixed feelings to President Donald Trump’s immigration proposals in his State of the Union Address on Jan. 30. The president presented “four pillars” for immigration reform. They consist of a pathway to citizenship for 1.8 million Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients, building a wall on the southern border, eliminating the green card … Continue reading UMD students, faculty conflicted on immigration proposals in Trump’s SOTU

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MaryPIRG discusses hidden ingredients in beauty products during Detox Day

By Kelly Zheng Detox Day, hosted by this university’s MaryPIRG chapter Nov. 2, gave students an opportunity to learn more about the toxic ingredients hidden in some of their favorite beauty and care products. According to sophomore public policy major and Toxins Campaign coordinator Serena Saunders, Detox Day is meant to “raise public awareness and call on L’Oréal,” one of the biggest cosmetic companies in … Continue reading MaryPIRG discusses hidden ingredients in beauty products during Detox Day

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