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Officer Who Killed Student in Car Collision Gets Off With Speeding Ticket

In the words of Metallica: "Justice Is Lost / Justice Is Raped / Justice Is Gone / Pulling Your Strings / Justice Is Done!"

Does anyone play quarters anymore?

Quarters Fans!

I Love FlipCup, and I love Beer Pong, but I miss the 'old school' days of Quarters and Speed Quarters with larger groups. I had to create this design to get the word out there and revive this lost art. There must be some Fans left, let me know if your out there. Visit  www.majorleaguequarters.com 

UMD Alumni Watch: Jim Henson's Muppets Return to Christmas on NBC

If you don't attend or have not attended the University of Maryland, you may not know that the incomparable Jim Henson is an alum of the fine institution. If you're even more dimwitted you may not know that he is the creator and mind behind The Muppets. Ta

Maryland v. St. Johns in Soccer's College Cup

Well, the mighty Wake Forest Deamon Deacons have fallen... to the #13 Tar Heels in the first semi final game of this year's College Cup. And now it's time for our Maryland Terrapins to take on St. John's Red Storm for the second match-up of the semi finals. The game is on toni

Video: UMD Students Raise Awareness About The Sexualization of Women

The Sexualization of Women in Media: Is it a good or bad thing? Join the on-going debate after the debate.

Terrapin Tuesday Theme Day: Week Nine

Arthur Fonzarellis and Liza Minellis

"If you don't like this theme, then you can sit on it! Aaaay!"

Description: People may tell you that instead of throwing this party you may as well just jump the shark, but the ultimate cool guy the eye-shadowy entertainer combine to form a cla

UMD's Testudo in Capital One Bowl Semi-Finals

As I mentioned earlier, our beloved Testudo is once again making his way through the ranks of the Capital One Mascot Bowl. Last time Testudo was in the tournament he fell short in the Championship Bout to Butch T. Cougar of Washington State University. I don't know what that

Terrapin Hustle: Maryland Upsets #6 Michigan State

Amidst all the turkey eating, news of UMD upsetting #6 Michigan State was lost in the shuffle, but here's a brief recap!

UMD Student Bands Pay Tribute to The Beatles

Besides keeping tabs on UMD for OTR, I'm also the Editor of the Maryland Music Business Society's music blog - Terrapin Sound. This past Saturday, November 22, was the 40th Anniversary of The Beatles self-titled album, more commonly referred to as The White Album. To try and

Terrapin Tuesday Theme Day: Week Eight

"Iron Chefs & Football Refs"

It rhymes, so you know it's good!

Description: Thanksgiving is coming up you'll be watching a lot of football and embracing your inner Iron Chef.

Iron Chefs:

Dress Code - Easy, dress in one of those awesome chef suits with hat. Where might I find a

UMD Win's NCAA Field Hockey National Championship

Let's all give a round of applause to our National Championship Terrapin Field Hockey team. This past Sunday, the Terps took down the Wake Forest Deamon Deacons 4-2 to bring hoe that beautiful National Championship trophy. I think the rest of Maryland athletics needs to take a lesson from these ladies who have been dominating all year.

Especially the football team...woof!

Maryland v. Florida State Tomorrow Night!

This is a big one for the Terps - a victory plus a loss from Boston College and we're in the ACC Championship game; but first thing's first, we've gotta win this one. Florida State's not a ranked opponent, so we can't garauntee a victory like usual, but last time the 'Noles rolle

UMD Professor Claims Somali Pirates are Islamist Terrorist Buddies

Are Somali pirates buddy-buddy with Islamic terrorists? asks UMD professor.

UMD Senior Day: Free Rides to Class, Fridge Happy Hour, Bar Crawl

Today is Senior Day at the University of Maryland (that's educational class standing, not citizenship). What does this mean for you Mr. or Ms. Senior? It means you can hop on a golf cart around campus and hitch a free ride to class from a Senior Council mem

UMD Doctor Diagnoses Treeman: No Super Powers

Dede Koswara is not even close to your average human being. Why you ask? Because he is turning into a tree. Well, not literally - he doesn't have leaves and can't photosynthesize - but to the naked eye it would seem that he was. When Dede was 14 years old, he fell an