TOP-SHELLF: SGA election disqualifications, transit support and vigil for Sudan shape campus news
By Jennifer Baxter
Read about the student response of a vigil bringing attention to the violence in Sudan, the distribution of 175 SmarTrip cards through SGA and the 2026 SGA election disqualifications in this week’s newsletter. Continue reading TOP-SHELLF: SGA election disqualifications, transit support and vigil for Sudan shape campus news
UMD Gymkana celebrates 80 years, honors troupe’s history with annual show
By Kari McKenna
Gymkana Assistant Director Ben Prescott shared that while there are various traditions that have been upheld since 1946, “every year has its own personality.” Continue reading UMD Gymkana celebrates 80 years, honors troupe’s history with annual show
SGA distributes 175 SmarTrip cards to undergraduate students
By Abigail Bender
SmarTrip cards can be used to pay fares on Metrorail and Metrobus, and to park at Metro-operated facilities, according to the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, or WMATA. Continue reading SGA distributes 175 SmarTrip cards to undergraduate students
UMD Sudanese Student Organization vigil brings awareness, solidarity amid ongoing violence in Sudan
By Stella Henretta
The vigil commemorated the ongoing conflict and served as a reminder that the people the war has affected are human beings like everyone else. Continue reading UMD Sudanese Student Organization vigil brings awareness, solidarity amid ongoing violence in Sudan
Neighboring Bowie State University establishes golf team to increase student athletic opportunities
By Jaden Morgan
Bowie State University’s new golf team played its first season in the history of the historically Black college and its athletics program. Continue reading Neighboring Bowie State University establishes golf team to increase student athletic opportunities
UMD students discuss abortion with pro-life activists in ‘Change My Mind’ debate
By Danielle Ngamegni
Kristan Hawkins, president of Students for Life of America, discussed the moral and ethical arguments against abortion as part of her “Abortion Is Human Sacrifice” college campus tour. Continue reading UMD students discuss abortion with pro-life activists in ‘Change My Mind’ debate
From UMD esports to consulting: How one player turned gaming into a career
By Brent Li
While Martin “White” Kwan’s current role may seem far removed from esports, he said the transition was not as disconnected as it might appear. Continue reading From UMD esports to consulting: How one player turned gaming into a career
JusticeUMD, RollTerps tickets disqualified from 2026 UMD SGA Elections, leaving uncertainty
By Elizabeth Faragi
The University of Maryland’s SGA Elections Commission disqualified both the JusticeUMD and RollTerps tickets, the only tickets this year, from the 2026 SGA elections. Continue reading JusticeUMD, RollTerps tickets disqualified from 2026 UMD SGA Elections, leaving uncertainty
UMD club running helps students establish friendships, consistent fitness routines
By Paige Trendell
UMD Club Running members make weekday practices a group activity, emphasizing the social aspect of running. Continue reading UMD club running helps students establish friendships, consistent fitness routines
UMD hopes to replace the Shuttle-UM fleet with electric buses by fall 2027
By Danielle Ngamegni
DOTS expects the electric buses will be fully integrated into the Shuttle-UM fleet by fall 2027, calculating a reduction of diesel fuel by more than 130,000 gallons annually. Continue reading UMD hopes to replace the Shuttle-UM fleet with electric buses by fall 2027