Slut for Yarn: UMD sophomore starts sustainable crochet business Anna Boyd's business sells crochet clothing and accessories through her Instagram page. Freelance Reporter April 12, 2022
Made By Mide: UMD student cooks up affordable meals in delivery business Olamide Oladiran started her business last September because she was between jobs and looking for another way to make extra money. Sofia Garay March 27, 2022
In deciding the fate of NASA’s Area 400, the government must put the environment first Wild Spaces are being destroyed. NASA’s Area 400 must be preserved to keep one safe. Anthony Liberatori February 28, 2022
UMD is already elite. It doesn’t need limited enrollment programs. LEPs serve to exclude students and hurt the academic process. Eliminate them. Anthony Liberatori February 22, 2022
Buso Cuts: A UMD marketing graduate’s barbershop Edwin Arias opened the shop on Baltimore Avenue in September 2018. Michelle Larkin February 10, 2022
UMD students look to restaurants like Pupuseria La Familiar for culture, community The pupuseria brings El Salvador to College Park through food, language and culture. Alexa Figueroa February 6, 2022
‘Treat yourself’: A UMD student’s luxury cosmetic brand offers quality lashes, lip glosses Chery Cosmetics launched in September 2020, and now some customers say the quality — and Aiyana Chery's dedication — make the company stand out. Sofia Garay November 19, 2021
After going viral on TikTok, UMD student launches fashion brand sierrasinvogue The company sells custom handmade woven clothing, including pants, crewnecks and sweaters. Sofia Garay November 11, 2021
Footage Society, a Laurel sneaker boutique, embraces culture and community The store, which is owned and operated by people of color, stands out for its commitment to culture and its customers. Sofia Garay October 15, 2021
UMD students launch small businesses born out of pandemic hobbies The return to in-person sales has provided a long-awaited payoff for students who spent months of the pandemic perfecting their handmade crafts. Hannah Ziegler October 6, 2021