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	Student Reactions to Seth Meyers Coming to UMD By Lisa Tucker March 11, 2012 - 5:13pm The popular sketch comedy Saturday Night Live is in its 37th season. While UMD students may be hours away from the filming location of the show in New York City, students now have the chance to see the head writer of the show perform at Stamp on March 14. Seth Meyers, a Saturday Night Live comedian known for his news-parody Weekend Segment, is headlining this year’s Student Entertainment Events’ Spring Comedy Show. The production will be held at the Stamp’s Grand Ballroom at 8:00 p.m. READ MORE
	Runway to Win: Vogue and the Obama Political Campaign Collaborate By Amanda Ziadeh March 4, 2012 - 7:44am It’s unusual to think about patriotic clothes being the center of a runway a little before New York City’s Fashion Week. However, with presidential elections near, some fashion designers decided to take campaigning into their own hands. On Feb. 8, a project by fashion designers called “A Runway to Win” took place in New York City in support of President Obama’s 2012 presidential campaign. According to Vogue Magazine, a long-time supporter of Obama, actress Scarlett Johansson, hosted and editor-in-chief of Vogue Magazine Anna Wintour and Obama for America campaign manager Jim Messina co-hosted the event. READ MORE
	From Cuffing Season to Spring Fever By Olivia Owens March 2, 2012 - 9:43am As the weather gets warmer, the sun stays out longer and clothing gets shorter and tighter, do feelings start to change? Many young adults say wintertime is “cuffing season” and now that the season is changing, one must wonder if these relationships are going to come to an end. First it’s important to look and see if there is any truth to this idea called “cuffing season.” According to junior dance major Maddie Fuller, “I actually believe in this thing called ‘cuffing season.’ A lot of my friends get in relationships when it starts to get colder.” READ MORE
	Oscars Sunday- The Night’s Headliners By Morgan Billington February 28, 2012 - 12:23pm The 84th Academy Awards were off to a smashing start as tuxedo-clad actors and glamorously gowned actresses started arriving on the red carpet on Sunday evening. The night’s newsmakers were Octavia Spencer of “The Help”, Meryl Streep of “The Iron Lady,” and Sacha Baron Cohen? Yes, you heard correct. The comedian was in full uniform and full character as “Admiral General Aladeen” from his movie, “The Dictator,” when he arrived on the Oscar’s red carpet. In his hands, he held an urn of what Cohen claims to be Kim Jong II’s ashes. READ MORE
	To Be or Not to Be Single: Lists of Why You Should Stay or Go By Victoria Karkoulis February 26, 2012 - 6:56pm A few months have passed after your horrible break-up with the person you thought was the one. To your surprise, you have forgotten about him and the idea of being in the “single market” does not seem that bad after all. You have been going out on dates, having fun, and enjoying your life until he (yes, your ex) decides to come out of the blue and announce that he wants to give your relationship another shot. Photos by Krista Stucchio READ MORE
	The Height of Senioritis By Amanda Ziadeh February 20, 2012 - 10:33pm With spring approaching and the final 2011-2012 school year semester among us, it’s getting harder to stay focused with summer in mind. However hard it may be, nothing is harder than trying to stay on task with graduation a short three months away. Senioritis is spreading, and it’s only a matter of time before all University of Maryland seniors expecting to graduate in May feel their own little piece of this epidemic. READ MORE
	Chic Spending: A Guide to Money-Saving Style By Sydney Carter February 19, 2012 - 3:14pm Cash-strapped college students love bargains. Finding high-quality merchandise for a steal can seem daunting, but it is not impossible. Here are some tips to help navigate the sea of deals for a stylish find. Sale Rack Attack Vanquish the idea that nothing chic ends up on sale. Some of the greatest staples are located in the 50 percent off racks. “Basic black T-shirts are a staple wise buyers load up on in the discount aisles,” according to InStyle’s article, “Shop Smart Every Time. Sometimes a beloved item will make its way into the sale section if a shopper has patience. “If you see something and there is a lot of it, give it time,” notes UMD sophomore biology major Taylor Rogers. “It could be discounted later...
	Take a Chance on Your Crush By Het-Heru Sloan February 12, 2012 - 6:27pm If there is one thing I've come to realize in my 19 years of existence, it’s that if you like someone you should give yourself a chance and go for it! But you have to be sure that they’re available (not seeing anyone), of course. We are all aware of the signs that signify whether someone is interested in us: the staring, their inclination to always want to be near you, them finding ways to talk to you and the list goes on. But what stops a person from making the first move is the fear of rejection. READ MORE
	I Love the 90’s- What We Can Still Learn from Our Favorite 90’s Shows By Chelsea Grieco February 5, 2012 - 8:48pm Who doesn't remember the 90’s and all the entertaining television that came out of that decade? From Saturday morning cartoons, Disney channel movies, and Nick at Night, television in the 90’s was free from reality shows and laden with childhood memories. 90’s shows were entertaining but they also had plenty of lessons to be learned from them; I have decided to pick out a few of the classics, and see what lessons would still be applicable today. 1. Sister, Sister (All photos from Google Images) READ MORE
	Improving Round Two of Your Year at Maryland By Gabrielle Kratsas January 28, 2012 - 11:30am With the New Year comes a new semester, a new class schedule and a clean slate. When you begin each semester, you have a chance to completely revamp your lifestyle and alter your college career for the better. So what are you planning to do with such a life-changing opportunity? Yeah, we all know that most of us students will half-heartedly continue to write papers at the last minute, put off going to the gym for just another day, talk about how fun that club would be if you ever actually went and sulk about not having friends in any of your classes or dorms. READ MORE