Unbound takes the stage at the Hoff Theater for their spring showcase

By Jaria Butler The University of Maryland club dance team Unbound captivated the audience Friday night during their annual spring showcase in Adele H. Stamp Student Union’s Hoff Theatre.  Throughout the evening, the team performed 10 different dances that ranged from jazz to contemporary to hip-hop, with additional guest performers from Forward Motion Dance Group, Ballet Company M, Terrapin Tap Troupe and Ballroom at Maryland. … Continue reading Unbound takes the stage at the Hoff Theater for their spring showcase

Meyerhoff Center hosts author Joy Ladin

By Sandra Smith At an event held by the Meyerhoff Center for Jewish Studies and the Frederick Douglass Center on Wednesday, Joy Ladin navigated the concept of handling difficult conversations related to identity and gender.  Ladin, author of ten poetry books and a memoir, focuses on the intersection of literature, Judaism and transgender identity in her writing. At her presentation, she touched on the idea … Continue reading Meyerhoff Center hosts author Joy Ladin

Maryland Opera Studio performs operatic scenes from different time periods

By Jaria Butler Maryland Opera Studio showcased a glimpse of powerful, operatic scenes during their Opera al Fresco on Thursday in The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center. The University of Maryland graduate students performed a preview of five operatic scenes in preparation for their full Opera Scene Study, which will showcase nine scenes. Each showcased scene only featured the singers, a pianist and minimal props, … Continue reading Maryland Opera Studio performs operatic scenes from different time periods

UMD students take part in Maryland Day 

By Jack Bowman University of Maryland students from across different schools had the opportunity to show off their work for visitors during Maryland Day.  The annual event, which includes hundreds of free events for the wider Maryland community, allows UMD students to participate in a variety of ways.  Cameron Hobbs, a senior engineering student, displayed a model roller coaster project in front of the Jeong H. … Continue reading UMD students take part in Maryland Day 

CARE encourages students to take part in Denim Day

By Samantha Cohen Students across campus participated in Demin Day on Wednesday, showing their support for Sexual Assault Awareness Month.  The University of Maryland’s Campus Advocates Respond and Educate to Stop Violence, or CARE, held an interactive event in Tawes Plaza and the Adele H. Stamp Student Union. According to CARE, Denim Day was inspired by a court case in Italy in 1992 when an … Continue reading CARE encourages students to take part in Denim Day

“Are We at War Yet?” depicts society’s everyday struggles

By Sandra Smith Mikhail Durnenkov’s dark comedy play titled “Are We at War Yet?” debuted at The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center on April 19 and touched on everyday issues, suggesting that society’s stability is slipping away.  The performance was presented as a series of 12 vignettes which incorporate mysterious lights and techno music. It began in an airport scene which depicted the challenges of … Continue reading “Are We at War Yet?” depicts society’s everyday struggles

UMD’s Spring into Stamp campaign introduces Stamp Text Quest

By Niamh Gray The Adele H. Stamp Student Union hosted Stamp Text Quest on April 17, an event where students participated in a 12-hour scavenger hunt.  From 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., participants received text messages every hour containing detailed information about the contents, history and numerous resources offered by the Stamp Student Union. The event provided an excellent opportunity for the participants to learn … Continue reading UMD’s Spring into Stamp campaign introduces Stamp Text Quest

Students paint vases during UMD’s Free Friday Craft

By Jaria Butler Students filled the air with the scent of paint and the sound of laughter while they customized vases in Studio A on Friday. Studio A provided vases and materials to students participating in Free Craft Friday at the Adele H. Stamp Student Union. Each student had access to paint, brushes and cups of water to help decorate their vase. Eesha Gogineni, a … Continue reading Students paint vases during UMD’s Free Friday Craft

Nighttime flea market comes to College Park

By Hannah Massey The first-ever nighttime flea market in College Park attracted hundreds of University of Maryland students and local residents on Saturday, April 13. The event, Night Flea, took place on the plaza of 7401 Baltimore Ave. and featured seven vendors, a live DJ and various activities. It was organized jointly by Retro Boomin, a student-owned thrift store, and Shop Made in Maryland, a … Continue reading Nighttime flea market comes to College Park

Students assemble at Hornbake Plaza to demand divestment on Earth Day 

By Sanya Wason “We demand divestment!” was loudly heard across Hornbake Plaza on Monday as the student organization 17 for Peace and Justice gathered its members.  The club demanded environmental justice this Earth Day, including the University of Maryland’s divestment, or separation from, major fossil fuel companies.  Elena Rangelov, the co-president of 17PJ and a sophomore computer science major, said the club wanted to protest … Continue reading Students assemble at Hornbake Plaza to demand divestment on Earth Day