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Maryland Men’s Basketball Player and Track Athlete Show off their Cooking Skills

By Rebecca Torchia Editor in Chief Multi-colored Christmas lights run along the top of each beige wall in the living room, stretching into the kitchen to disappear above dark-wooded cabinets. On the stove, two pots of water come to a boil. One will hold potatoes, the other will steam broccoli. A square pan heats up in preparation for chicken. This is the kitchen of Chef … Continue reading Maryland Men’s Basketball Player and Track Athlete Show off their Cooking Skills

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University of Maryland Athletes Train Hard in the Offseason

By Jess Feldman Staff Writer In most cases when people discuss the University of Maryland, athletics are bound to come up in the conversation. With this university in the Big Ten, the overall expectation of the athletic program is much higher than that of smaller schools in different divisions. For teams to meet or even beat this expectation, it is necessary for each athlete to … Continue reading University of Maryland Athletes Train Hard in the Offseason

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Maryland Men’s Lacrosse Hopes for Redemption in this year’s National Championship

By Noah Johnson For Unwind magazine Monday, May, 30, 2016. Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Maryland men’s lacrosse team strides out into the warm, spring sun with a rare chance at redemption. One year prior, on that same field, the Terrapins fell to Denver 10-5 in the national championship game, one win shy of their first title since 1975. After tumbling at the final … Continue reading Maryland Men’s Lacrosse Hopes for Redemption in this year’s National Championship

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Maryland Men’s Basketball Season Wrap-Up and Future Predictions

By Lamar Johnson For Unwind magazine The Terrapins exceeded expectations thanks to two driving forces: Melo Trimble, of course, and the trio of stellar freshman starters. Melo Trimble was Maryland basketball for the past three seasons. After he hit his final shot at Xfinity he proudly declared, “This is my state.” Two postseason losses later, the Terps would end the season 24-9, tied for second … Continue reading Maryland Men’s Basketball Season Wrap-Up and Future Predictions

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Camaraderie and Competitive Spirit Fuel the University of Maryland’s Rugby Team

By Noah Johnson For Unwind magazine The spring rugby season may have just gotten underway, but for players at the University of Maryland it’s already in full swing. Despite only being offered as a club sport at this university, both the men’s and women’s rugby teams have drawn a passionate group of student-athletes who are just as devoted to the team as they are to … Continue reading Camaraderie and Competitive Spirit Fuel the University of Maryland’s Rugby Team

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Athletic Facilities at UMD Strive for Sustainability

By Cody Branchaw For Unwind magazine As the University of Maryland continues to commit more of its resources to sustainability and green initiatives, the athletic department is also working to do its part. While the push toward more eco-friendly athletic facilities has seen progress, there is still a ways to go. The university created the Climate Action Plan in 2009, which outlined a 40-year strategy … Continue reading Athletic Facilities at UMD Strive for Sustainability

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Maryland Women’s Tennis Trumps Opponents with Skill and Diversity

By Abigail Bentz For Unwind magazine With over half of the team coming from foreign countries, the team dynamic and hard work of Maryland women’s tennis led them to the best start in program history with an outstanding 11-3 record. The No. 38 Terps have come a long way since finishing 10-11 last spring. After one month of playing, the team was undefeated at 6-0, … Continue reading Maryland Women’s Tennis Trumps Opponents with Skill and Diversity

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Maryland Gears up for Another Deep March Madness Run

By Harrison Cann For Unwind magazine Coming off of a trip to the Sweet 16 for the first time since 2003, Melo Trimble and company are looking to advance even further this time around. The Maryland men’s basketball team finished the season ranked No. 25 in the nation with a 24-8 record. The Terps earned a No. 6 seed in the NCAA Tournament. ESPN college basketball analyst Joe Lunardi had … Continue reading Maryland Gears up for Another Deep March Madness Run

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DJ Durkin Recruits Top Players for New Era of Maryland Football in 2017

By Chandler Parr For Unwind magazine The University of Maryland’s 2017 football recruiting class, nicknamed Shell17, is UN-REAL. When DJ Durkin became the university’s head coach, he promised to rebuild a struggling program. He vowed to recruit better and indeed he did. This is Durkin’s first full recruiting cycle and it is undoubtedly the best recruiting class in Maryland football history— Shell17 is ranked No. 18 … Continue reading DJ Durkin Recruits Top Players for New Era of Maryland Football in 2017

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Lacrosse Star Megan Whittle Shares the Mayhem of Student Athletes

By Abigail Bentz For Unwind magazine The women’s lacrosse program at the University of Maryland has finished in the national semifinal or championship every year since 2009. Such consistent success adds pressure to current players as they prepare for the 2017 spring season. Junior Megan Whittle from Glenwood, Maryland will be starting for the Terps again this spring. Her sophomore season, Whittle earned 2016 Big … Continue reading Lacrosse Star Megan Whittle Shares the Mayhem of Student Athletes

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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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Maryland Women’s Ice Hockey Team Competes Like a Varsity Team

By Natalie Jones For Unwind magazine When you think of ice hockey, you might think of tall, tough men flying by on skates, wearing heavy gear, all to take control of a tiny black rubber puck and to send it flying into the goal. The University of Maryland’s women’s ice hockey team may not exactly fit the stereotype, but these slightly smaller and equally as … Continue reading Maryland Women’s Ice Hockey Team Competes Like a Varsity Team

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