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Five changes coming to DOTS in the next year

Article by: Milo Medof The Department of Transportation Services at the University of Maryland, College Park, has been the subject of controversy over the past few years. Students and faculty alike have criticised DOTS on the grounds of a mismanaged shuttle system, egregiously strict parking enforcement, and a general lack of transparency in how they […]

Spring semester cancelled due to inclement weather

Article by: Zachary Robinson Following a week full of ever-changing forecasts that ranged anywhere from zero inches to 10 feet of snow, the chaotic dynamics of this recent snow system have forced the University of Maryland to cancel all courses for the Spring 2026 semester. While much of the Eastern seaboard has only had to […]

Pines to introduce life-size animatronics in dining halls to boost student morale

Article by: Lauren Scisci To boost morale during the dreaded finals season, the University of Maryland has taken initiative and purchased life-size, Chuck E. Cheese-esque robotic figures, or animatronics, and placed them in Yahentamitsi dining hall. Created by the Jim Henson company, these three animatronics, a bear, a bunny, and a chicken-looking animal, perform every […]

Five ideas for new football gear that will make the team better

Article by: Surya Ghai After an explosive 4–0 start to the season that had true freshman quarterback, Malik Washington, getting early Heisman attention, the Terrapins have since floundered, losing each of their last eight games. While this team’s potential has shown flashes, more work is needed to elevate them to the next level. One path […]

Four more things that our weird roommates think should be added to TerpZone

Article by: Connor Christopher You didn’t want it, and you’re getting it anyway! Four additional things that I, as a weird roommate, want to see put into TerpZone! When I sent my article off to the editing team I knew that wasn’t done, TerpZone needed more. I tried to interview my roommates again to see […]

Opinion: The Hitting People With Hammers Club needs to go

Article by: Milo Medof The student organizations of the University of Maryland, College Park foster community and friendship for many students on campus. It’s hard to argue against the idea of allowing students to organize and take action within their own lives. However, the unsaid needs to be said; the Hitting People With Hammers Club […]

SPOILER ALERT: Fall 2025 Crossword Solution

Article by: Ian Jackson ACROSS 1 More shy and flirty 6 Chicago time zone 9 Subside 14 Gas station brand whose last four letters form a place where many UMD students are from 15 Virus that attacks the immune system 16 Of the Vatican 17 Winners of the World Series 19 Path for the Purple […]

Thanksgiving break extended to full week

Article by: Ryan Nguyen The University of Maryland administration has announced that Thanksgiving break will be extended immediately to cover Monday and Tuesday of Thanksgiving week. Students will be able to fully enjoy their break from November 22nd to the 30th. Due to this change, residence halls will now close for Thanksgiving Break at 7:00 […]

‘The Board and Brew’ closed after board games animated overnight

Article by: Jay Rana COLLEGE PARK — On October 22nd, “The Board and Brew,” a popular local restaurant, temporarily closed “to protect public health and safety,” according to the notice posted on what remained of the doors. Curious passersby who peered through the broken windows were met with a shocking sight. The shelves and tables […]

Experts warn UMD students not to confuse Farmers’ Market warmth with genuine human connection

Article by: Zoe Price COLLEGE PARK, MD — Citing a troubling rise in premature emotional attachment, experts from the University of Maryland’s Department of Behavioral Sciences issued a statement cautioning students not to confuse the seasonal warmth of the Farmers’ Market with authentic human intimacy. “While the crisp air, local cider, and artisanal baked goods […]