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Faux Paz and DaCadence join together for a stunning a cappella concert at...

By Neha Dheen Once the clock hit 7:30, excited murmurs began to permeate through the audience. Parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles and friends shuffled in their seats out of excitement. The lights...

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Activism-Centered Productions Pack Cafritz Theatre at The Clarice

By Taneen Momeni Orange, white, red and blue lights illuminated the small thrust stage in UMD’s Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center. Projections of Ferguson, Missouri, the Palestinian territories and...

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Calvin Crunkleton, WMUC’S Audiophile Extraordinaire

By Nicole Noechel Calvin Crunkleton, a junior Spanish major and Portugese minor, was just a first semester freshman when he applied for a show at WMUC 88.1, the University of Maryland’s campus radio...

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Japanese American Student Association Holds Night of Culture

By Christina Armeni Students had the opportunity to enjoy live music performed by their peers, traditional Japanese food and nonstop entertainment at the first ever Momiji Cafe November 21.  The...

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The Hysterics Keep Audiences Laughing at Fall Comedy Show

By Kasey Borduas A crowd gathered to watch The Hysterics perform stand-up and improv comedy on Friday night at the Stamp Student Union. According to their Facebook, The Hysterics are the only...

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Local Band to Release New EP

By Jesse Johnson  College Park-based band Higher Education will be releasing a new EP next year, something the band has never released before.  Chris Haddad, the lead guitarist in the band, said the...

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Guided Meditation at Stamp

Every Friday for several weeks during the semester, meditation and art have come together to help students find relaxation and peace.  College Park’s Numi Yoga founder, Kelsey Starr, has offered a 30...

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Terpoets Hosts Lively Open Mic at MilkBoy ArtHouse

By Kasey Borduas On Tuesday, Nov. 19, in a small space tucked away on the second floor of MilkBoy ArtHouse in downtown College Park, Terpoets held their biannual open mic night.  Light jazz played...

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MilkBoy ArtHouse Throws Party of the Decade – the Last Decade

By Riley Brennan The 2000s were alive and well at MilkBoy ArtHouse on Saturday, Nov. 16. Popular 2000s songs played all night long for the venue’s “2000’s Dance Party,” featuring some of the past...

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John Mulaney Delights UMD at the Homecoming Comedy Show

By Taneen Momeni  John Mulaney thrilled students and community members at the Xfinity Center with his UMD-tailored set for the annual Homecoming Comedy Show, presented by Student Entertainment Events,...

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UMD Students Celebrate Día de los Muertos

By Luciana Perez Uribe The Latin American Studies Center made sure students learned about the historical roots and the cultural significance of Day of the Dead, or Día de los Muertos, during their...

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Maryland Latin Dance Club Hosts Bachata Mondays and Salsa Wednesdays

By Luciana Perez Uribe The Prince George’s Room at the Stamp Student Union lit up with salsa hits Wednesday, October 9. More than 50 University of Maryland students tapped along to the “1,2,3, … 5,6,7”...

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UMD Theatre, Dance Majors Collaborate in “The Visit” at The Clarice

By Cami Gore University of Maryland dance and theatre majors’ worlds have intertwined in the School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies’ production of “The Visit.”  According to the TDPS...

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A Look Inside “Arts & Ales,” the Downtown Hyattsville Arts Festival

By Luciana Perez Uribe “Arts & Ales,” the Hyattsville Arts Festival, was held Sept. 21, 2019 from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. and encompassed three streets of downtown Hyattsville, MD. It was organized by...

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UMD Grooves With Black Folks Don’t Swim? at NextNOW Fest

By Taneen Momeni Black Folks Don’t Swim?, a Washington-area band, brought some funk to NextNOW Fest at The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center with warm walking bass lines, smooth velvet vocals and...

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Maryland Night Live Fills Stamp’s Colony Ballroom With People, Music and...

By Taneen Momeni  Comedians, musicians, writers, and more at the University of Maryland came together to create and perform Maryland Night Live May 6 for a full house in the Stamp Student Union’s...

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Student Groups Put on Showcase to Address Immigrant Mental Health

By Maristela Romero Mental health is stigmatized just about everywhere, but especially among immigrant families. University of Maryland students shared anecdotes of how their cultural backgrounds have...

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2019 Rip the Floor Dance Competition Showcases Young Talent

By Taneen Momeni UMD dance team Dynamic hosted the 2019 Rip the Floor competition and showcase in The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center April 6. With vibrant and engaging performances, 13 teams from...

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Kreativity’s End of Semester Show is a Joy to Watch

By Teresa Ugarte The Kreativity Diversity Troupe’s end-of-semester show “Puzzles and Paradoxes” was a collection of 15 skits, poetry readings, musical performances and interpretive dance. Although some...

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MilkGirl: International Women’s Day Celebration at MilkBoy ArtHouse

By Colleen Neely MilkBoy ArtHouse celebrated International Women’s Day with a concert consisting of an all-female lineup March 8. While the New Belgium Brewing-sponsored event celebrated the...

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