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UMD students tune into 2026 Winter Olympics during their free time

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UMD’s Beekeeping Club builds community, announces new products at meeting

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Students express mixed feelings over UMD’s snow management, communication

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Restorative justice committee gives insight into repairing Lakeland community

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TOP-SHELLF: Affordable housing, MatPat and Monks

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UMD men’s basketball defeats Minnesota after 4-game losing streak

By Deja Jones
After losing its fourth game in a row to Ohio State, Maryland traveled to Minnesota and beat the Gophers in a nail-biting match, winning 67-62.  Continue reading UMD men’s basketball defeats Minnesota after 4-game losing streak

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UMD students experience schedule disruptions after campus steam outage

By Danielle Ngamegni
University of Maryland students experienced schedule changes as a result of a steam heating outage which left them without access to heat in dormitories, dining halls and other administrative buildings. Continue reading UMD students experience schedule disruptions after campus steam outage

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UMD students make academic adjustments, adopt new study habits for spring semester

By Abigail Bender
After reflecting on their academic habits, students will utilize a mix of old habits from last semester and some new habits, including effective study methods. Continue reading UMD students make academic adjustments, adopt new study habits for spring semester

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Here’s how some UMD students planned to spend Valentine’s Day this weekend

By Navya Pandit
Valentine’s Day fell on a Saturday this year, and, as one of the most beloved yet disliked holidays, students celebrated in different ways. Continue reading Here’s how some UMD students planned to spend Valentine’s Day this weekend

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Merrill students, faculty express concern over journalists’ arrests in Minnesota

By Stella Henretta
Journalism students and professionals weigh in on press freedom, media distrust and the treatment of reporters covering protests following the arrest of journalists Don Lemon and Georgia Fort. Continue reading Merrill students, faculty express concern over journalists’ arrests in Minnesota

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Buddhist monks’ 109-day ‘Walk for Peace’ concludes on National Mall

By Lillian Gray
Nineteen monks arrived in Washington after crossing through nine states, a journey with a simple message of promoting peace, love, kindness and compassion. Continue reading Buddhist monks’ 109-day ‘Walk for Peace’ concludes on National Mall

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YouTuber MatPat captures fans’ inspiration, nostalgia at SEE’s All Niter Lecture

By Alicia Colgrove
Hundreds of students packed into STAMP’s Grand Ballroom Friday evening and waited eagerly to see a childhood icon for many, YouTuber and former host of The Game Theorists, MatPat.  Continue reading YouTuber MatPat captures fans’ inspiration, nostalgia at SEE’s All Niter Lecture

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Rhythm gaming club brings the arcade to Stamp’s All Niter

By Paige Trendell
Students of all levels of experience tested their dance moves with a student-owned Pump It Up game at the 2026 All Niter. Continue reading Rhythm gaming club brings the arcade to Stamp’s All Niter

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Affordable housing remains a concern for communities along the Purple Line

Affordable housing development has been a continuous concern for lower-income communities around the Purple Line since the suburban light rail line’s conception. Continue reading Affordable housing remains a concern for communities along the Purple Line

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New running store in Hyattsville aims to build community in PG County

By Sammy Joseph
Haraka Run and Walk will open in December outside of College Park, which the owner hopes will become a community hub for runners in Prince George’s County. Continue reading New running store in Hyattsville aims to build community in PG County

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