Staff editorial: Applying diversity
When prospective students peruse college applications, they are confronted with a litany of questions. They’re asked to list their extracurricular activities, awards, family military service,…
Univ. research team examines criminal behavior in cyberspace
Engineering professor Michel Cukier and criminology and criminal justice professor David Maimon are members of a team of experts studying the behavioral patterns of hackers…
IFC tailgates may not be curbing Maryland’s off-campus pregames
Members of Alpha Sigma Phi play cornhole at the Greek Life Tailgate that took place in front of Xfinity Center last year. Following…
Reforms may alter STEM programs
As university officials continue to push for higher enrollment in STEM programs, experts warn that students in these fields could lose out if…
Dairy tech professor dies of lung failure
Joseph Francis Mattick, 86, a university professor emeritus of dairy technology, responsible for the creation of several ice cream flavors, died Oct. 2 from lung…
Arts in the area
Leading Ladies at Ford’s Theatre John Astin, best known for his role as Gomez Addams, stars in this comedy about poor actors who cross-dress to…
An open letter to university students
Photo from big cartel Dear University of Maryland students, The majority of you look atrocious, to say the least. This is an institution, not…
Maryland gymnastics’ comeback falls short in season opener
Coach Brett Nelligan Reeling from three falls on the uneven bars and two more on the balance beam, the Terrapins gymnastics team was pressing…
UMD holds first annual Paint Branch Distinguished Lecture in Applied Physics
The Paint Branch Distinguished Lecture in Applied Physics is unique, as it is the first series at this university that’s solely devoted to applied physics and will take place every fall.