Students adapt exercise habits amid COVID-19 restrictions
By: Dylan Shulman As students at the University of Maryland changed their exercising habits due to the pandemic and online classes, RecWell offered advice to stay in shape as gyms close and the weather gets colder. “Exercise is whatever you want it to be, as long as you’re moving. Find a class or activity that you love and stick to it. Feel free to reach … Continue reading Students adapt exercise habits amid COVID-19 restrictions
Movies help students get into the holiday spirit
By: Kaylan Wallen As we approach the end of the semester and head into the holidays, stress may seem like it’s at an all-time high. However, during this tough time, students are deciding to not let the COVID-19 pandemic get to them. Instead, they’re focusing on what they enjoy about the holidays — specifically, their favorite holiday movies. For some, holiday movies may be tied … Continue reading Movies help students get into the holiday spirit
Maryland’s football season kicks off on Oct. 24 against Northwestern
By: Aneeta Mathur-Ashton University of Maryland’s football season will officially start on Oct. 24 with an away game against Northwestern. The game will mark the first in the school’s fall season, which was pushed back due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Maryland’s decision to take part in a fall season came on Sept. 15 when the Big Ten conference announced it would be reversing its … Continue reading Maryland’s football season kicks off on Oct. 24 against Northwestern
Coping with 2020
By: Clare McMahon 2020 has been stressful to say the least. Even before school began, a global pandemic meant every day was laced with uncertainty and fear. Then, add a presidential election as students entered midterm season, and the stress piled up. Time alone and apart has led many to self-evaluate their own health, both physical and mental, in this unprecedented year. Sophomore Gillian Boline, … Continue reading Coping with 2020
Here are 6 COVID-19 friendly activities to do this fall in and around College Park
By: Jessie Garten Are you constantly looking for fun activities to get outside in College Park or surrounding areas? Do you want to take advantage of the Maryland area, but unsure of places due to COVID-19? Despite the changes in society due to COVID-19, there are still plenty of fun activities and enjoyment to have. Doing what you enjoy and surrounded by good company distracts … Continue reading Here are 6 COVID-19 friendly activities to do this fall in and around College Park
UMD online classes: How are students coping while social distancing?
By: Glory Ngwe University of Maryland students have been attending classes from their computer screens as Coronavirus precautions continue this semester. Anthony Garcia, 18, is a freshman living in Prince Frederick Hall. All of his classes are online, and adjusting to it has been difficult. He said not having a roommate and having little to no in-person interaction is more challenging than he expected. “It … Continue reading UMD online classes: How are students coping while social distancing?
COVID-19 prompts cancelation of spring study abroad programs
By: Nhaya Vaidya The University of Maryland’s Office of International Affairs announced its decision to cancel all in-person study abroad programs for the Spring 2021 semester. The Education Abroad office said they are staying up to date on the guidance from the CDC and considering international education opportunities for future terms. As of now, they said many conditions for reopening have not been met, and … Continue reading COVID-19 prompts cancelation of spring study abroad programs
New UMD club Flower STEM promotes creativity in the field
By: Nhaya Vaidya Flower STEM is one of the newest clubs at Maryland, formed at the beginning of September by Vincent Lan, a sophomore material science and engineering major and the president of the club. The mission statement of Flower STEM is “to emphasize creativity’s role and prominence within the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.” Lan said that he would like to change … Continue reading New UMD club Flower STEM promotes creativity in the field
UMD students turning to music to cope with struggles of COVID-19 pandemic
By: Dylan Schulman Student musicians at the University of Maryland are forging new relationships with music as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. Students and faculty are facing a new challenge of online learning, which has created an arduous transition for some. Kayla Compson, a sophomore music education and performance major, explained that the switch to online lessons and practices has been difficult, and she often has … Continue reading UMD students turning to music to cope with struggles of COVID-19 pandemic
Students and professors adjust to new online learning landscape
By: Dylan Shulman University of Maryland students and staff are adapting to an online semester as exams loom, but the transition to online schooling was not an easy one. The pandemic has forced colleges across the country to adapt quickly. Professor Robert Chiles of the history department has created a small studio for his Zoom sessions in his apartment. Chiles said that while he has … Continue reading Students and professors adjust to new online learning landscape
Studying Smart: Students share their spaces of success
by Tori Bergel Before the coronavirus pandemic caused the university to close on March 13, spring and midterm season began to pick up, which sometimes makes it hard for students to find a suitable place to study. Dorm lounges and bedrooms are convenient, but they don’t always offer the most productive environments. McKeldin Library is one of the most utilized study spots on campus, but … Continue reading Studying Smart: Students share their spaces of success
Art and music combine for Stamp Gallery’s Art Hour
by Riley Brennan Every Monday, Stamp Gallery features their current art exhibit joined by a fitting playlist broadcasted by campus radio station WMUC. This is Art Hour. Maddi Rihn, a sophomore English and American studies major and a docent at the Stamp gallery, runs the programming for the radio broadcast. “Each of us curates a playlist based upon the curated exhibition in the gallery each … Continue reading Art and music combine for Stamp Gallery’s Art Hour
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