After 30-plus years, 99.1 WHFS signs off
In a switch that shocked afternoon listeners, Washington rock station 99.1 WHFS abruptly ended its 30-plus year run as one of the nation’s premier rock…
Maryland volleyball stays unsatisfied with five-set win over Rutgers
Coach Steve Aird shouts to players at the Terps volleyball team’s game agaisnt Indiana on Friday at Xfinity Pavilion. After the Terrapins volleyball team…
After upset victory Sunday, Terps looking for a fresh start
Coming off its best performance of the season, the Terrapin volleyball team is looking to ride its momentum into a weekend of tough matchups. The…
Transit: Tax gas
To the applause of mass transit advocates, Gov. Martin O’Malley announced his support for the light-rail option of the Purple Line on Aug. 4. While…
Chesapeake piques interest
Because I was born and raised in this state, the Chesapeake Bay has always played a large role in my life. From hot summer days…
Slower comedy routines may not be able to hold shorter attention spans
In contrast to opening act Julian McCullough, Jim Gaffigan’s set involved drawn-out jokes and a slow, easygoing style. In 2002, BBC reported surfing…
A night at the Observatory
The University of Maryland Observatory, located near the campus, opens its doors twice a month for open houses, which feature lectures on a variety of astronomy-related topics and the chance for visitors to use the observatory’s telescopes.