Terp Weekly Edition – March 14, 2013
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UMD Weddings
By Leslie Spacek
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University of Maryland has become a popular wedding venue for both Maryland alumni and couples who’ve heard great things about The Samuel Riggs IV Alumni Center.

University of Maryland alumni often choose to get married at different campus landmarks, including the school's Memorial Chapel.
Dream Act Impact on UMD
By Aline Barros
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The Dream Act was passed in the last election in November, paving the way for undocumented minors to receive in-state tuition and a smoother path to citizenship.

Supporters of the Dream Act rally in order to ensure equal rights for immigrant students.
Sequester’s Impact on UMD
By Tim Morgan
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$85 Billion of federal spending was cut from the government’s budget this year.

The government's budgeting issues prove to be a problem for more than just lawmakers.
Adderall & Athletes
By Leslie Spacek
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Pharmacies around College Park are experiencing a shortage of common ADD medications, like Adderall and Vyvanse, due to a new DEA restriction that limits the amount of controlled II medications a pharmacy can dispense each month.

Drug use among athletes has become a concern to the campus community.
Cannibal Cop
By Teleathia Gardner
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UMD Alum speculated to be planning the death of people and ingestion of human flesh
TerpAthon Recruiter
By Alexandra Miller
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Terp Thon is a student organization at the University of Maryland that raises money and awareness for Children's National Medical Center.
Spring Break Feature
By Naomi Tesfay
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Many students head to the beach for a week long celebration.
Spring Break Montage
By Brit Sena
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College Park students head to warmer climates as Spring Break 2013 begins.
Terp Weekly Edition – March 10, 2013
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Got Flu? Study
By: Melissa Lagarde
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Students at the University of Maryland who are experiencing flu like symptoms may be able to earn cash for participating in a study about the virus. For more information, check out the GotFlu Trailer or www.GotFul.org Do you think the flu was worse than average this year, or blown out of proportion by the media? New York Times, Flu Season ‘Worse Than Average,’ Officials Say … Tweet us @LeslieSpacek or @twe368 #GotFlu to tell us what you think.
Double Majors
By: Teleathia Gardner
Last week, the Diamondback published an article about university officials questioning whether to allow students to double-major. In height of that debate, TWE’s Teleathia Gardner decided to question students around campus about what they think the easiest major is. Julia Weaver, shares her thoughts with TWE. To read the full Diamondback article: Some university officials questioning allowing students to double-major
Spring Career & Internship Fair
By: Hye Chung
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According to the Pew Research Center millennials who are born between 1980 and 2000, now have the highest generational unemployment in the United States. A daunting statistic for the seniors graduating this spring. But the college helps to students an edge with its annual career fair that occupied much of Stamp Student Union last week.
The Cost of Higher Education
By: Megan Gygax
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The Student Debt Crisis: Rising student debt, paired with rising tuition costs has led some industry experts to coin the student debt crisis as the ‘Student Loan Bubble’ or ‘Higher Education Bubble’ – predicting that student loan defaults (much like the ‘Housing Bubble’ when sub-prime mortgage defaults led to the housing crisis) will be the cause of our nation’s next big recession.
Gun Regulation
By: Alex Miller
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Recently proposed Maryland gun legislation bans AR-15s and other semi-automatic weapons. But even with this ban, many more dangerous weapons will be legal to possess. Host Alex Miller spoke to experts to find out if these bans will really help at all. According to a new Washington Post poll, 85% of Marylanders support Govenor O’Malley’s reforms to reduce gun violence. These reforms include requiring individuals to get a license – and fingerprinting- before purchasing a handgun. Are you for or against increased gun control? Shoot us a Tweet @LeslieSpacek or @twe368 #GUNControl to tell us what you think!
Marijuana Legalization in Maryland
By: Judy Nam
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A group of Maryland lawmakers are trying to get the conversation started on legalizing recreational and medicinal marijuana use this legislative session. Governor Martin O’Malley vowed to veto any such legislation if it came to his desk. TWE’s Judy Nam talked to students at the University of Maryland who also don’t see eye to eye on whether or not they think marijuana should be legalized. What are your thoughts on legalizing marijuana in Maryland? We’d love to hear from both sides of the argument! Tweet your opinions to @LeslieSpacek or @twe368 #MarijuanaMD To read more on Del. Curt Anderson’s proposed bill — HB 1453
University Replacing Water Fountains on Campus with Bottle Filling Stations
By: Britt Sena
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Britt Sena reports on how the University of Maryland is replacing many water fountains on campus with bottle filling stations. This is all in an attempt to both educate students about the dangerous affects of water bottles and to urge students to reuse bottles. Most students are all for this change, but some students do question it. For healthy living tips and how to increase your sustainability and decrease your carbon footprint while @UMD checkout out www.sustainability.umd.edu Have tips to share? Tweet them to us @LeslieSpacek #Greenliving #RecycleUMD
Terp Weather
By: Alexis Davis
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College Park has endured unpredictable and sometimes severe weather this school year. TWE’s Alexis Davis talks with Jordan Tessler, the junior geography major who founded TerpWeather. It’s nice to have a local weatherman keeping College Park students informed. Check out www.terpweather.com
A Cappella Nationals
By: Josh Birch Josh Birch, Show 2, News Reader
A Cappella music isn’t all fun and games. Groups across the nation compete in an annual competition called the International Championships of A Cappella. For the past three years, the University of Maryland Faux Paz has placed in the top two groups in their quarterfinal round, qualifying them to compete in the national semi-finals. Last year, Faux Paz placed 3rd at semi-finals and earned the title of best co-ed group in the South. This year, Faux Paz will compete at semi-finals in Nashville, TN on March 23. Haven’t had enough of the Faux Paz? Check out this feature video from former Faux Paz singer and current UMD Master’s student, Josh Birch: Faux Paz Feature Video
Terp Weekly Spring Edition 2013 Show 1
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Dalai Lama is Coming to UMD
By: Max Grossfield
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The Dalai Lama is Coming to Campus
Maryland Rioting, the Difference 3 Years Can Make
By: Josh Birch
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Campus Police Keep UMD Students Safe
Student Athlete Ipads
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By: Teleathia Gardner

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Students are Hitting the Gym
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By: Sacha Ginsberg

Working Out at UMD
Surviving Mental Illness
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By: Britt Sena

UMD Senior Sarah Tincher
Crime Alerts on Campus
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By: Aline Barros In the first six weeks of school, students at the University of Maryland have received ten crime alerts. However, these alerts comes after the university police announced a drop in crime. But officials assure that the campus is safe, and crime alerts are just a necessary tool to keep students safe and informed.
Smoking Ban on Campus
Maryland plans to start a campus-wide smoking ban June 30, 2013. The university has heard student’s opinion about the futur ban, but as other universities in Maryland, like Towson University, they will go through with the ban. The school aims to make the campus cleaner and more friendly to non-smoking students.
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By: Alex Miller
Smoking Ban Feature
By: Jeffrey Elizabeth Copeland
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Courtesy of Flickr Jeffrey talks to UMD smokers and gets the inside scoop on their feelings towards a campus wide smoking ban that will be starting this summer.