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Community, Sports

Maryland Baseball Celebrates the Holidays with Competition and Cheer

By Joe Ilardi For Unwind magazine With 2017 looming, the holiday season is upon us here at the University of Maryland, and while certain teams must keep competing through the winter recess, others get to kick back with some eggnog. We all know our beloved athletes work their shells all year round, but how do they find ways to celebrate the holiday season? On my … Continue reading Maryland Baseball Celebrates the Holidays with Competition and Cheer

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Community, Profiles, Sports

Share the Shell Allows Athletes to Give Back

By Uyen Nguyen For Unwind magazine Student athletes and the athletic staff at the University of Maryland are paying it forward this year by participating in Share the Shell, a community outreach program that was announced on Oct. 22. Though the athletics department has been involved in community service in the past, Share the Shell houses all of the community service efforts under one umbrella. … Continue reading Share the Shell Allows Athletes to Give Back

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Wear a Dress in the Winter without Freezing

By Jess Feldman Staff Writer People believe that there are specific seasons when a person should or should not wear a dress. Warm weather is definitely dress weather. In the cold, people tend to bundle up in skinny jeans, big sweaters and boots, forgetting that dresses are even an option. The idea that dresses are only acceptable in spring and summer is false. You can … Continue reading Wear a Dress in the Winter without Freezing

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The 5 Best Group Date Ideas for the Holiday Season

by Analeigh Hughes For Unwind magazine The colder weather and upcoming holiday season bring to mind images of couples cuddling by the fire, gazing at Christmas lights and holding each other up at the ice rink. But you don’t need a significant other to get you through the holiday season. Forget the romance and grab your friends to spend a girls’ (or guys’) night out … Continue reading The 5 Best Group Date Ideas for the Holiday Season

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Terps Avoid Falling into the Trap of “Voluntourism”

By Christine Condon For Unwind magazine Each year, about 10 million people travel abroad and volunteer. These “voluntourists” spend about $2 billion annually, Nancy McGehee, an expert on sustainable tourism from Virginia Tech, estimated for Reuters. “Any organization can enter a community and proceed to conduct any type of volunteer tourism it wishes,” she told the Virginia Tech Research Magazine. “This allows for flexibility in … Continue reading Terps Avoid Falling into the Trap of “Voluntourism”

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Health, Style

7 Tips, Tricks and Styles for Your Hair This Winter

By Abby Wiltz For Unwind Magazine Now that the air has gotten colder and winter is upon us, it’s time to think about protecting our hair. The next few months of cold bring along weather conditions that can easily damage hair. Here are a few tips to keep your hair happy and healthy! Drink lots of water. Keeping your scalp and hair hydrated is one of the … Continue reading 7 Tips, Tricks and Styles for Your Hair This Winter

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Winter Events in the D.C. Area to Take your Mind off of Finals

By Kira Barrett For Unwind magazine December is a time for family, good food, celebrating the holidays, and unfortunately – finals. In this cold weather it’s easy to just crawl under the covers with some Netflix and hot cocoa and call it a night. With the stress of finals and dipping temperatures, sometimes we just want to hibernate the winter away. Many college students practically … Continue reading Winter Events in the D.C. Area to Take your Mind off of Finals

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5 Unique Ways to Spend Your Winter Break

By Eliseé Browchuk For Unwind magazine For most, winter break means going home and spending time with family. However, it’s not uncommon for students to discover that there’s not much to do at home. Younger siblings go back to school shortly after the new year. Parents work. Instead of sitting around at home for a month, try these tips to break out of your winter … Continue reading 5 Unique Ways to Spend Your Winter Break

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A & E, Enterprise

DIY Gifts on a College Budget for Anyone on Your List

By Meg Regiec For Unwind magazine It is a well-known fact that the typical college schedule allots no extra time for shopping. A simple trip to the mall evolves into a daylong activity between travel time, store venturing and pondering over whether your sister will actually wear that sweater. In a world where every second is valuable, holiday shopping seems to be a waste of … Continue reading DIY Gifts on a College Budget for Anyone on Your List

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Celebrity and DC Charities Make a Difference During the Holidays

By Samantha Rosen Staff Writer When they are not walking the red carpet, many celebrities choose to put their money where their mouths are to help those in need. The likes of Angelina Jolie, Rihanna, Jennifer Lopez and Leonardo DiCaprio have either created their own nonprofit organizations or endorsed other charitable organizations. In addition to these big names, charities in D.C. are doing their part … Continue reading Celebrity and DC Charities Make a Difference During the Holidays

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Community, Enterprise

Small Business Saturday deals take over College Park

By Samantha Caruso For Unwind magazine With the 2016 holiday season currently upon us, shoppers across the country have counted on events such as Black Friday and Cyber Monday to get the bulk of their holiday shopping done, while also saving money with the great deals that are offered each year. Fortunately for those who were unable to shop on these days, another prime shopping … Continue reading Small Business Saturday deals take over College Park

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Discover 10 Gifts that Give Back this Holiday Season

By Georgia Slater Staff Writer ‘Tis the season of giving, and there’s no better way to take part in the holiday spirit than to give a gift that will give back to more than just the recipient. Why not spread just a little more cheer this year by finding a gift that benefits maybe one more person — or one hundred more people — in … Continue reading Discover 10 Gifts that Give Back this Holiday Season

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