news - WMUC Radio

WMUC Radio

Sign in Subscribe

news

A collection of 45 posts

'There’s so much to do here': Students scour the First Look Fair

First Look Fair Audio0:00/76.6663751× By: Sara Rooney As students pushed their way through the crowd of people at the University of Maryland's First Look Fair on Friday, hundreds of student organizations tried to recruit new members. For new students, the fair provided an opportunity to

WMUC News 09-08-25

WMUC News 09 08 250:00/311.1173331× Credits: News Director: Alex Taylor Weekly Roundup (0:00) Assistant News Director, Weekly Roundup: Elizabeth Polo Senior Producer: Rhian Evans Producer: Alex Taylor Anchors: Elizabeth Polo and Alex Taylor

Student housing developments reshape College Park amid affordability concerns

Student housing developments reshape College Park amid affordability concerns

By: Tyler Quattrin College Park has been on a student housing building spree over the past decade. From 2013 to 2023, housing in the city got newer. In that time, the city’s median housing age dropped by nearly 20 years, according to U.S. Census data. That statistic led

Ravenhook BakeHouse brings fresh flavor and community to UMD Farmers Market

Ravenhook BakeHouse brings fresh flavor and community to UMD Farmers Market

Ravenhook BakeHouse Audio0:00/99.7921× By: Isaiah Woodley With its long lines, Ravenhook BakeHouse is a student favorite at the University of Maryland Farmers Market. Market Manager Alex Girardot runs the bakery’s stand, which offers a variety of fresh, European-style breads and pastries to UMD students and community

WMUC News 05-12-25

WMUC News 05 12 250:00/1936.9253331× Credits: Weekly Roundup (0:00) Director: Alex Taylor Executive Producer: Elizabeth Polo Producer: Rhian Evans Lead Copy Editor: Tori Sneed Anchors: Tyler Quattrin and Abigail Roedersheimer Contributors: Elizabeth Polo, Alex Taylor, Abigail Roedersheimer, Ashna Balroop, Sara Rooney, Andy Parr Drop the Pop

Capitals fans stay excited for team’s hot start to playoffs

Capitals fans stay excited for team’s hot start to playoffs

Capitals Playoffs Audio0:00/105.7175511× By: Bailey Unchester The top-seeded Washington Capitals are powering through the 2025 NHL Playoffs, and University of Maryland students are getting excited. UMD’s hometown team is coming off a historic 2024-25 season. They recorded a 51-22 record, earning themselves the number one seed

UMD community members react to Trump’s first 100 days in office

UMD community members react to Trump’s first 100 days in office

Trump 100 Days Audio0:00/148.1121× By: Ashna Balroop Last week, Donald Trump surpassed 100 days in his second term as president of the United States. During this time, he has signed over 30 executive orders ranging from cutting diversity, equity and inclusion programs to recognizing male and female

WMUC News 05-05-25

WMUC News 05 05 250:00/2069.7653331× Credits: Weekly Roundup (0:00) Director: Alex Taylor Executive Producer: Elizabeth Polo Producer: Rhian Evans Lead Copy Editor: Tori Sneed Anchors: Rhian Evans and Sara Rooney Contributors: Abigail Roedersheimer, Rhian Evans, Ashna Balroop, Tyler Quattrin, Alex Taylor, Elizabeth Polo, Andy Parr, Sara

WMUC News 04-28-25

WMUC News 04 28 250:00/1981.2773331× Credits: Weekly Roundup (0:00) Director: Alex Taylor Executive Producer: Elizabeth Polo Producer: Rhian Evans Lead Copy Editor: Tori Sneed Anchors: Sara Rooney and Alex Taylor Contributors: Alex Taylor, Abigail Roedersheimer, Sara Rooney, Ashna Balroop, Tyler Quattrin, Rhian Evans, Andy Parr Drop

Puppetry in Maryland

Puppetry in Maryland

The University of Maryland announced in March that Kermit the Frog, the Muppet created by UMD alumnus Jim Henson, will be its 2025 commencement speaker. With this puppet's eyes set on UMD, WMUC News' Sophia da Silva has this look into Maryland's puppet scene: Puppets

WMUC News 04-21-25

WMUC News 04 21 250:00/2182.9973331× Credits: Weekly Roundup (0:00) Director: Alex Taylor Executive Producer: Elizabeth Polo Producer: Rhian Evans Lead Copy Editor: Tori Sneed Anchors: Sammie Cohen and Landon Trimper Contributors: Elizabeth Polo, Rhian Evans, Abigail Roedersheimer, Ashna Balroop, Lilah Covey, Tyler Quattrin, Josue Miguel, Andy

WMUC News 04-14-25

WMUC News 04 14 250:00/1647.4133331× Credits: Weekly Roundup (0:00) Director: Alex Taylor Executive Producer: Elizabeth Polo Producer: Rhian Evans Lead Copy Editor: Tori Sneed Anchors: Elizabeth Polo and Liam Gedeon Contributors: Rhian Evans, Tyler Quattrin, Sara Rooney, Elizabeth Polo, Bailey Unchester, Andy Parr Drop the Pop

UMD students react to Myanmar earthquake

Myanmar Earthquake0:00/120.5521× By: Abigail Roedersheimer The United Nations has called for support for Myanmar after a 7.7 magnitude earthquake rocked the region in late March. At the University of Maryland, students with ties to the nation felt an urge to help. Isabella Nyan-Win, the president of

WMUC News 04-07-25

WMUC News 04 07 250:00/2022.8693331× Credits: Weekly Roundup (0:00) Director: Alex Taylor Executive Producer: Elizabeth Polo Producer: Rhian Evans Lead Copy Editor: Tori Sneed Anchors: Samantha Cohen and Tess Phillips Contributors: Isabelle Bérubé, Ashna Balroop, Tori Sneed, Abigail Roedersheimer, Sara Rooney, Tyler Quattrin, Andy Parr Drop

WMUC News 03-31-25

WMUC News 03 31 250:00/1855.1093331× Credits: Weekly Roundup (0:00) Director: Alex Taylor Executive Producer: Elizabeth Polo Producer: Rhian Evans Lead Copy Editor: Tori Sneed Anchors: Paige Trendell and Christian Lee Contributors: Sara Rooney, Ashna Balroop, Abigail Roedersheimer, Bailey Unchester, Adam Blum, Andy Parr Drop the Pop

WMUC News 03-24-25

WMUC News 03 24 250:00/1288.3493331× Credits: Weekly Roundup (0:00) Director and Anchor: Alex Taylor Executive Producer: Elizabeth Polo Producer: Rhian Evans Lead Copy Editor: Tori Sneed Contributors: Alex Taylor Drop the Pop (2:23) Director: Katie Wilson Contributors: Katie Wilson, Fiza Mulla, Princess Tatsi

United Academic Workers hosts 'know your rights' training

Know Your Rights Audio0:00/99.8721× By: Princess Tatsi University of Maryland professors transformed their office hours into a "know your rights" training session on March 6. During the training session, faculty, students and community members were informed of their legal rights in interactions with U.S.

WMUC News 03-10-25

WMUC News 03 10 250:00/1710.4613331× Credits: Weekly Roundup (0:00) Director: Alex Taylor Executive Producer: Elizabeth Polo Producer: Rhian Evans Lead Copy Editor: Tori Sneed Anchors: Tyler Quattrin and Sammie Cohen Contributors: Ashna Balroop, Sara Rooney, Abigail Roedersheimer, Paige Trendell, Andy Parr Drop the Pop (11:48)

At Black History Month’s close, UMD Honors College hosts Africana Market

At Black History Month’s close, UMD Honors College hosts Africana Market

Africana Market Audio0:00/142.503251× By: Isaiah Woodley The University of Maryland Honors College hosted its first Africana Market — a cultural event that highlighted Black research — on Feb. 28. Rooted in African culture, the event housed multiple vendors, from Black-owned knitting shops to hair services, and even students who

WMUC News 03-03-25

WMUC News 03 03 250:00/1885.9493331× Credits: Weekly Roundup (0:00) Director: Alex Taylor Executive Producer: Elizabeth Polo Producer: Rhian Evans Lead Copy Editor: Tori Sneed Anchors: Tyler Quattrin and Seann McCombie Contributors: Abigail Roedersheimer, Ashna Balroop, Sara Rooney, Tyler Quattrin, Andy Parr Drop the Pop (11:05)

WMUC News 02-24-25

WMUC News 02 24 250:00/2010.7973331× Credits: Weekly Roundup (0:00) Director: Alex Taylor Executive Producer: Elizabeth Polo Producer: Rhian Evans Lead Copy Editor: Tori Sneed Anchors: Tyler Quattrin and Cameron King Contributors: Abigail Roedersheimer, Sara Rooney, Tyler Quattrin, Isabelle Bérubé, Sophia da Silva, Ash Newton, Elizabeth Polo,

Current College Park City Council members reflect on incoming colleague

Current City Council Reflect Audio0:00/80.7361× The winner of the District 3 special election is entering the city council at a unique time, according to District 3 Council Member John Rigg. Since the council is already in session, voting and actively discussing legislation and issues, the new council

A student voice: Gannon Sprinkle's plan for the city council

Gannon Sprinkle Audio0:00/109.8721× By: Rhian Evans A University of Maryland student is looking to leap into politics through a special election in March. Gannon Sprinkle, a junior government and politics major with minors in economics and public policy, hopes to expand student representation on the city council

Meet the candidates running in the College Park special election

Meet The Candidates Audio0:00/117.4081× By: Rhian Evans The City of College Park will hold a special election for the vacant District 3 city council seat on March 11. The three candidates hoping to serve the district that encompasses Fraternity Row, Old Town, Calvert Hills and most of

WMUC News 02-17-25

WMUC News 02 17 250:00/1791.5333331× Credits: Weekly Roundup (0:00) Director: Alex Taylor Executive Producer: Elizabeth Polo Producer: Rhian Evans Lead Copy Editor: Tori Sneed Anchors: Tyler Quattrin and Isabelle Bérubé Contributors: Sara Rooney, Abigail Roedersheimer, Alex Taylor, Ash Newton, Rhian Evans, Andy Parr Drop the Pop