Photos by Seth Gleaner The Adele H. Stamp Student Union is, to many students, the hub of the University of Maryland. “Stamp”, as it is commonly referred to, is home to a Starbucks, Chick-fil-A, and many more popular restaurants. But as the semester comes to an end, Stamp shifts from a fun place to shop […]
Counter Culture
Many people wake up on a Monday morning, make a stop at their favorite local coffee shop, order their usual and are on their way, without giving a second thought as to how that drink was made or how it got into their hands. Unless, you’re a beloved regular you may not even know the […]
When the Lights Come On
Project by Rachel Hunt Every week up to a hundred students show up to a dimly lit lecture hall in the Reckord Armory at the University of Maryland. Yes, they’re there to learn, but they aren’t there for any class or required assignment. These students show up to talk about the intricacies of living a […]
ZoomerZ
Cooper Poe and Owen Spain have let their love of cars become a way to solidify them and their friends as a group. They identified both as “Zoomerz” and “Rowdy Boys” with merchandise and a couple of tattoos to prove it. Now that the group is out of high school, the togetherness has been broken […]
A Summer Getaway or A Winter Ghost Town?
Photo Essay by Owen Hynes When the leaves begin to fall and the air gets colder, many renters and summer residents of the Delaware beach town metropolitan area pack up their bathing suits, umbrellas and other belongings in order to head back to their permanent homes for the fall and winter months. However, for some, […]
Frederick’s “Best Kept Secret”
The photo essay is focused on Kimberly Shayne Abernathy, the owner and operator of two businesses located in Frederick, Maryland: Best Kept Secret Hair Salon and Best Kept Secret Barbershop. Abernathy moved to Frederick in 1994 and opened her original business Ms. Kims Best Kept Secret in 2010 with the help of friends, family, and […]
Extreme Makeover: Campus Edition
Photos by Michael Purdie The University of Maryland, College Park has been going through some major renovations in recent years, and it will not stop anytime soon. With the construction of the Purple Line, the new M Circle, two new residence halls and a dining facility, and the revamp of turf fields and the Cole […]
Broadway 2020
Photos by Camryn DeLuca The thrill of working as a performer typically includes the uncertainty of finding the next gig to pay the bills. It takes a unique form of resilience to live with this feeling, paired with a competitive environment of fellow working actors. Solomon Parker III views this lifestyle as a privilege. Since […]
Final Project-Banded Together
Photos by Halle Grossett-Founded in 1908, the band has been performing pregame, halftime, and fifth-quarter shows at all Maryland Terrapins home football games. For years there have been many traditions that the band participates in that is virtually unknown to many. There are many pre-game and post-game rituals that they partake in each game. The […]
College Park’s Paris
Project by Sage Levy Abstract: College Park’s Paris focuses on Paris Kennedy, owner and hair stylist of Paris Beauty Bar in College Park, Maryland. The salon specializes in black hair care, a service that is undervalued and at times hard to find. The salon also holds a strong sense of community as Paris’s family can […]