HC MARYLAND ARCHIVES
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
According to The 2011 Cisco Connected World Technology Report, 49% of college students “consider the Internet to be ‘close’ in importance to water, food, air and shelter in their lives.”
Considering the exceedingly broad range of “things”—research, social networking, entertainment, etc.—the Internet has to offer college students, this statistic...
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Lying is a habit that has ruined relationships, broken friendships, and been scorned by parents. Yet lying has been the timeless standby for people to use to get them out of sticky situations.
Lying isn’t a flawless method, especially with the popular use of lie detectors and knowledge of body language signs that have been circulating. It’s easier now more than ever to spot a liar...
Monday, May 14, 2012
About a year ago, my mind did a double-take when I learned that my childhood friend had been chosen as the stand-in for actress Jennifer Lawrence in the role of Katniss Everdeen, the protagonist of what just might be MTV’s Movie of the Year according to The Huffington Post.
Since she was little, Christina Coffman, 19-year-old Maryland native, has loved to act. I speak from firsthand...
Sunday, May 13, 2012
The annual D.C. Chili Cook-Off, a day of food, bands and beer, was held May 12 at the RFK Stadium in Washington, D.C.
The day-long event is put on by the D.C.101 radio station, "D.C.'s number one rock station," and holds an actual chili cooking contest benefitting the National Kidney Foundation, according to D.C. 101's website.
In fact, the winner of the chili contest is...
Sunday, May 13, 2012
Who: Acts like Skrillex, Bon Jovi, Mac Miller, the Foo Fighters and My Chemical Romance will headline the festival.
What: The Bamboozle Festival is a three-day music festival that features some of the nations top-selling recording artists.
Where: Asbury Park, NJ
Why: According to Bamboozle’s website, Bamboozle is a show where many artists have launched their careers. Located in New...
Sunday, May 13, 2012
Name: Spencer Sterling
Year: Freshman
Major: Undecided/Biology
Relationship status: Actually single
Campus activities: UMD's swim team
Favorite Music: Country
Ideal first date:
Dinner and a movie. I'm open to whatever the girl wants to see.
Turn-offs:
Girls that don't care about physical fitness and clinginess.
Favorite holiday:
Fourth of July because I love America...
Sunday, May 13, 2012
Beats pulse and participants sweat as student-led group fitness classes offer those on campus an opportunity to take charge of their personal physical wellness, an important element of health that can easily be neglected for other college life priorities.
“As college students we are under stress all the time making deadlines,” said University of Maryland freshman Nicole Turchi, who...
Sunday, May 13, 2012
Bodies of water are probably one of the most calming places to be, especially when the day is winding down. These are some pictures from the bay at Sandy Hill Camp and Retreat Center in North East, MD. The sunset created a purple-blue haze over the water which made the evening feel even more peaceful than it already was. The dock was also really cool to hang out on. I can't wait to enjoy the...
Sunday, May 13, 2012
Sunday, May 13, 2012
In an effort to remember what you drink and why you like it, Wine Riot D.C., premiered on May 5, 2012 at DAR Constitution Hall. A wine tasting show specifically targeted toward young adults, Wine Riot aims to increase knowledge about diverse types of wine for aficionados who love the taste but lack the facts.
Second Glass, the producer of Wine Riot events across the country, bridges the...
