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Sourabh Shubham, a UMD doctoral student, helps discover a new volcano on mars

By Kaya Bogot Hiding in plain sight on the surface of Mars was something big that no one had discovered. No one except Sourabh Shubham, a geology Ph.D. student at the University of Maryland.   Shubham and his team weren’t looking for it, but once he saw it, there was no doubt he found something important. “Once you see it, once you recognize that, ‘hey, this … Continue reading Sourabh Shubham, a UMD doctoral student, helps discover a new volcano on mars

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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

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UMD demonstrates its commitment to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2025 through various sustainability projects

By Hayden Whirley In 2021, University of Maryland President Darryll Pines announced that the University of Maryland will achieve university-wide carbon neutrality for all scopes of emissions by 2025. Three years later, the university remains proactive in advancing sustainability and climate efforts. Carbon neutrality is defined by a balance between the greenhouse gasses the world produces and the removal of those gasses from the atmosphere, … Continue reading UMD demonstrates its commitment to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2025 through various sustainability projects

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UMD Students express mixed feelings about the possible ban on TikTok

By: Charlotte Ormond The surging popularity of TikTok, a social media sensation, has sparked safety concerns due to its Chinese ownership, triggering a fierce Capitol Hill battle over the prospect of banning the app.  The U.S. House of Representatives approved a bill on March 13 requiring ByteDance, the Chinese owner of TikTok, to sell the app within six months or face a ban on its … Continue reading UMD Students express mixed feelings about the possible ban on TikTok

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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

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Photojournalist Timothy Jacobsen unveils the key to capturing stories and college students’ attention 

By Audrey Keefe When Timothy Jacobsen received his first camera in middle school, he fell in love with the ability to capture stories. He never foresaw this passion for photography transitioning into a profession, so he focused on writing. It wasn’t until Gary McDonald, Jacobsen’s advisor and photography professor at Winona State University, told Jacobsen that his photography skills drastically outweighed his writing skills.  “You … Continue reading Photojournalist Timothy Jacobsen unveils the key to capturing stories and college students’ attention 

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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

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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

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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 

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Pizzigati fellows plant pinwheels for Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month

By Hannah Massey Karabelle Pizzigati fellows gathered outside Thurgood Marshall Hall on April 13, to plant over 300 pinwheels in observance of Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month. By planting these pinwheels, the Pizzigati fellows participated in a nationwide initiative, alongside numerous children’s advocacy organizations, that highlights the need for safe and nurturing environments for children. The pinwheel is recognized as the symbol for child … Continue reading Pizzigati fellows plant pinwheels for Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month

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