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Palin Transferred Between Six Colleges
So she can't make a decision about college. That should bode well for making decisions that impact the entire country.
Segway Anyone?
By umdblogger (08/31/2008 11:34 AM) Tags: segway, barber, haircut, renting
One of the most awkward encounters in life is getting a haircut done from someone new. So many social issues are at play. Should I talk or just remain silent? What do I even talk about? Is it rude to if I don’t talk?
Unfortunately, my hair stylist was out sick this week and I was forced to get it cut b
... MORE »Lattimore Falls-Then Is Cut
By umdblogger (08/31/2008 10:06 AM) Tags: Lattimore, Cowboys, Hard Knocks, cut, fall
Keon Lattimore, one of Maryland’s most productive players for the past four years, went undrafted last April-to the surprise of no one.
And when he was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys, the team to be featured on HBO’s Hard Knocks, all Terps fans were excited to watch their favorite “Pretty
... MORE »Former Terp Football Update-Ball Catching On With Rams?
By umdblogger (08/31/2008 10:13 AM) Tags: Lance Ball, football, Rams, Keon
While his former backfield mate has been cut by the Cowboys, Lance Ball is still chugging along for the St. Louis Rams, hoping to earn a roster spot. His odds are slim, but he’s outlasted Keon so far. So, loyal UMDOTR readers (all 3 of you), do you think he can do it?
Maryland Squeaks By Delaware
By umdblogger (08/31/2008 10:19 AM) Tags: maryland, delaware, NCAA, win
Maryland is a NCAA Division I school (now known as the Football Bowl Subdivision). Delaware is a NCAA Division II (now known as the Football Championship Subdivision). Unless your school pulls a massive choke job (see Michigan), a DI school does not lose to a DII school, especially at home
... MORE »Freshmen Tip #5-Don't Go Out Alone At 2 A.M.
By umdblogger (08/31/2008 11:19 AM) Tags: freshmen, advice, late, night, dangerous, run
We all want to feel like we’re big and strong and can take of ourselves. So, what’s the big deal if we’re walking home alone late at night. I can take care of myself!
Wrong. In case you hadn’t heard, College Park is dangerous. Really dangerous. As in, “no big deal to be assau
... MORE »Crime "Reported Too Late" To Be Texted
By umdblogger (08/31/2008 11:31 AM) 
As I’ve mentioned before, it seems that every time I want to write a blog post, something involving crime happens at Maryland.
This time, it’s not the crime itself making the news, but the lack of communication regarding it. According to the Diamondback, an attempted kidnapping o
... MORE »Freshmen Tip #4-Make Sure You Know Your ID
By umdblogger (08/31/2008 11:17 AM) Tags: freshmen, advice, ID, fake, michigan, counties
As a freshman, I’m sure you’re carrying around a fake. Which is great, because the bars here are great. Just one thing-make sure you know the details on your fake. For instance, know when you’re supposedly born, know where you’re from, and know a little bit about your supposed
... MORE »Freshmen Tip #6-Go To The Football Games
By umdblogger (08/31/2008 11:21 AM) Tags: freshmen, advice, football, fans, drunk
Maryland is, and always will be, known as a basketball school. Our basketball team, over the years, has done so much more than our football team, although both suck nowadays.
Despite all of that, you still need to go to the football games. All of them. And tailgate too.
The
... MORE »Mote Signs Drinking Age Petition
By umdblogger (08/31/2008 11:27 AM) Tags: dan mote, drinks, petition, campuses
In a completely surprising move, University President Dan Mote has signed a petition urging the examination of the legal drinking age.
I always thought Dan was a bit of a stiff, but apparently he was just hiding the party boy within him. Of course, the stiff side of Dan denies it, sa
... MORE »Cornerstone Finally Re-Opens, Greek Life Exhales
By umdblogger (08/31/2008 11:25 AM) Tags: aepi, vandalized, cornerstone, greek, mixed drinks
For anyone wondering when they would finally be able to party again with their obnoxious Greek brethren, or have been missing a bar that will screw up any kind of mixed drink, waiting time is over.
According to the Diamondback, Cornerstone is finally re-opening, after
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