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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

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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

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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

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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

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Campus conversations on hate & bias

How are students affected by incidents of discrimination By Tori Bergel Feeling safe on campus is a concept that many students take for granted. Most people go to class without the thought of marginalization crossing their minds. For others, though, the fear of being targeted is a lingering thought that follows them throughout their day. Since the beginning of the current school year, the Office … Continue reading Campus conversations on hate & bias

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Galentine’s Day at UMD

By: Jenna Cohen Leslie Knope, a popular character from “Parks and Recreation,” once said, “What’s Galentine’s Day? It’s only the best day of the year.”  Originating as a fictional holiday the television series “Parks and Recreation,” Galentine’s Day has become almost as widely celebrated as Valentine’s Day itself, according to The Atlantic. Dedicated to celebrating the importance of friendships between women, the holiday still influences … Continue reading Galentine’s Day at UMD

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Electric scooter sharing program will soon begin zooming through UMD campus

By: Maya Koeppen For Unwind Magazine Photo courtesy of Pixabay  From cars, to bikes, to the campus shuttle and everything between, when it comes to transportation, there is no shortage of options for students to get around campus. Following a growing trend across major cities and universities, the University of Maryland, in partnership with the city of College Park, is looking to add a new scooter … Continue reading Electric scooter sharing program will soon begin zooming through UMD campus

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Students celebrate black excellence at Gift of Giving Gala

By Fatemeh Paryavi For Unwind Magazine “Honoring our past, celebrating our present and framing our future” was the slogan for the fourth annual Gift of Giving Gala event in commemorating black excellence at the Hotel at the University of Maryland, attended by roughly 420 students and faculty members. People from the community gathered at the event to see recipients receive awards for their hard work. … Continue reading Students celebrate black excellence at Gift of Giving Gala

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UMD searches for new Vice President of Diversity and Inclusion

By Jalen Wade for Unwind Magazine Photo courtesy of Flickr The University of Maryland has been looking for applicants to fill the role of vice president of diversity and inclusion: a newly created position that the university has conducted a national search for to find the most qualified candidate.   From late February to early March, candidates have been coming to campus to hold open forums in … Continue reading UMD searches for new Vice President of Diversity and Inclusion

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Tryables Program features Virtual Reality technology that will aid students in their careers

By Fatemeh Paryavi for Unwind Magazine Photo courtesy of Fatemeh Paryavi The Tryables Program, at the University of Maryland Libraries, is part of the John and Stella Graves MakerSpace, which is a program designed to educate students on virtual reality and new technology. The program’s showcase includes technology such as the Microsoft HoloLens, Google’s Tango-supported phones, Microsoft Kinect and virtual reality video games Yitzhak Paul, … Continue reading Tryables Program features Virtual Reality technology that will aid students in their careers

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Students voice their thoughts as 2020 presidential election nears

By Hannah Fields Photo courtesy of Pixabay Preceding the 2018 midterm elections, a Gallup poll reported the most pressing issues that voters were concerned with were healthcare, the economy and immigration. For college students, though, their concerns vary. “The issues that are the most important to me when I’m deciding which candidate to vote for are their stance on Black Lives Matter, immigration and foreign … Continue reading Students voice their thoughts as 2020 presidential election nears

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Celebrities Social Media Posts Come Back To Haunt

By Kaitlyn Francis Photo from Pixabay Social media can be a fun and vocal platform to express jokes, ideas and debates of topics. However, the free speech of social media has gotten many people in trouble. Many celebrities have had their past come back to haunt them as people uncover controversial social media photos, posts or tweets. Recently, Kevin Hart has fell victim to this social … Continue reading Celebrities Social Media Posts Come Back To Haunt

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