Statesman

Greenhouse effect lowers stress at UMD

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT

On Monday, Dec. 1, "De-stress with plants!" was held in the greenhouse. Those who attended were given a tour and allowed to take home various plants at their discretion and availability.

BSA is bringing Kwanzaa early

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT

This Saturday, Dec. 6, in the Kirby Ballroom, the Black Student Association (BSA) is hosting its annual Kwanzaa celebration.

A question of taste

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT

In an effort to get to know what makes their audience tick, the KUMD student executive board has created an online survey that asks listeners what musical genres and specific artists they enjoy the most.

On-campus parking lot thefts on the rise

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT

University police say auto thefts haven't occurred with this frequency since surveillance equipment was installed a few years ago.

Two couches stolen, 1 returned

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Two couches, with a reported value of $762 each, were stolen from Griggs E lounge 106 sometime between Nov. 21 and Nov. 22, according to University Police Sgt. Sean Huls.

Dogs make the semi-finals

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Another Saturday brought about another history making victory for UMD's still undefeated football team, with this win coming at the hands of the No. 1 team in the nation.

Big breaks for the Bulldogs

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Both the men's and women's hockey team saw action last weekend, with big breaks for both.

Weekly Rundown: Men's and Women's Basketball

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT

'Hummingbirds' opens Thursday

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT

The UMD Theatre department is set to open their next play, Hummingbirds, which examines the bond between two sisters, later this week.

Find the local flavor at Sara's table

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT

When looking for some good, home-cooked food, Sara's Table at the Chester Creek Café might just be the place to go. Enjoy a variety of food choices, a good cup of coffee and see where the locals go.

Luhrmann's 'Australia' leaves viewers luke-warm

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT

If you are expecting "Australia" to be as vibrant and exuberant as Baz Luhramann's previous films (i.e. "Romeo+Juliet" and "Moulin Rouge!"), you will have to look elsewhere.

Hollywood and Vine: Love is all you need

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT

After a long weekend away, I found the Hollywood hills filled with the gushiest, sappiest and most romantic gossip, and it's not even Valentine's Day yet!

Breaking the rules one sip at a time

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Among college students, there are always stories floating around Monday morning about who got caught that weekend, and the people who got away with drinking.

Our voice: College students stuck in the cheap seats

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT

The average sports fan can rarely afford tickets to sporting events anymore, and the tickets they can afford are often in the furthest nether regions of the stands.

Guest Editorial: MPIRG offers alternate lives to traditional holiday consumerism

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Black Friday, the day that traditionally moves retailers from the red "loss" to the black "profitable" margins, sensationalizes the consumerism that already grips us around the holiday season and makes us forget that we can make conscious consumer choices to buy products that are sweatshop free and fair trade.

Lakeside liquor decision: A promise well kept

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Regardless of what your opinion is on the Lakeside liquor vote, it's obvious that, though the margin was very narrow, the people have chosen what they want. Let the vote speak for itself, and keep the law, even if some of us don't like it.

Rush Limbaugh's accusations of President-elect Obama completely unfounded

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Syndicated radio personality Rush Limbaugh, several months before the presidential election, called Barack Obama a "thug" on the Sept. 18 broadcast of his show.