College Park Guide 2012

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2012 College Park Guide

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How to navigate College Park: A beginner’s guide Worried about isolating yourself? Just follow this simple list

By Nick Foley Staff writer Simply learning how to mesh into a new environment is overwhelming enough as it is, and it can be an even more daunting cha l lenge when you’re faced with a massive campus. Whether you’re a freshman, a transfer or returning for your fifth year but still feel lost, this list of do’s and don’ts is sure to help you lead a successful (and fun) year and prevent you from being ostracized by your classmates.

DO: Be vigilant of lurking, psycho resident assistants. During the first weeks, they are plastering their ears against your doors for any indication of alcohol intake.

Just try to avoid all of the cliches people associate with drinking, such as cla n ki ng bottles a nd bouncing pong balls. If you’re doing it anyway (and you totally should), always keep your door closed and make sure to check your peephole before exiting your room.

DON’T: Decorate your room with empty glass bottles. Not only is it the lamest thing you can do (and it screams freshman), your RA could use it as “evidence” against you. But I’m still not clear on how the Department of Resident Life “justice system” works.

DO: Hang out, lay and bask in all the glory that is LaPlata Beach.

This playful swath of green turf is located between the Cambridge and Ellicott communities. It radiates happiness and youth, and without a nearby shoreline, it’s also your best bet for tanning.

DON’T: Bring your laptop chargers to class. They’re completely unnecessary and call unwanted attention. The cord rustles around your feet like a python, and you’re doing way too much on your com-

puter if you run out of battery within 50 minutes. Switch to pen and paper if you want to save your dignity.

DO: Always leave your door open. The hallway is basically a continuation of your dorm. A lot of weird events will go down in the hallway. Be constantly prepared for any sort of action that could lead to bonding or friendships — and don’t be afraid to find a way to subtly invite yourself to these sorts of gatherings. If your door stays closed, you will be forever shrouded in mystery and loneliness.

DON’T: Jump in the fountain.

Ever. It’s such a tired, expected move, and no matter what anyone tells you, it’s not something you need to do before you graduate.

It may seem fun in the moment, but you will emerge wet and disheveled, wondering where you went wrong in life.

Besides, it’s teeming with STDs, and you will get chlamydia. And die.

DO: Be careful about where you park: You will quickly learn that the Department of Transportation Services shows no mercy in ticketing your car, striking mere seconds after you shut your door.

You can’t park anywhere without a permit or some form of payment — and there are no exceptions to this rule. Check its website, dots. umd.edu, if you’re ever unsure.

DON’T: Wear pajama pants to class. I am absolutely puzzled when people do this or think it’s in any way acceptable. Are you serious? Is this a joke? I will not take anything you say seriously until you change because you are blatantly flouting basic rules of society.

DO: Treat McKeldin Mall like a runway. When you walk across

any path on the mall (and there are tons), pound the pavement and remember that all eyes are on you.

It is the shining moment of your journey to class. Work it.

DON’T: Leave trash on Testudo outside McKeldin Library. For some reason, people leave their trash on and around Testudo’s body in what can only be described as a basic lack of respect. This is a legendary terrapin — he’s our school’s mascot — and it’s planted in the heart of the campus to give students luck. He isn’t there to collect your trash. foley@umdbk.com

do STRUT down mckeldin like you’re on the runway at a fashion show. file photo/the diamondback

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Ready for class?

Professors share what they wish they saw more of out of their students. New students, take notes for a smooth start It may seem like a professor’s mind is shrouded in mystery, but after asking a few of this campus’ teachers what they wish their students knew, it seems pretty simple.

We obviously all know not to take our cell phones out, constantly check Facebook on laptops and blatantly get up in the middle of class (though that doesn’t seem to stop most of us).

But after talking with a few pro-

fessors, it seems as if impressing isn’t as hard as it may seem. Sure, staying on top of all the reading may seem like an insurmountable task at times, but some subtle moves will leave your professors more than grateful.

Maybe you won’t work your hardest every minute of college.

But take these professors’ advice to maybe buy yourself some brownie points when you really need them.

JOSEPH BAILEY Business professor

“Sit closer to the front of the class.

Don’t open your laptops until you find out if laptops are acceptable in class. Arrive on time and introduce yourself to the professor. Shaking somebody’s hand and telling them your name gets things off on the right foot.”

RANDY ONTIVEROS English professor

“Don’t check your cell phone every 10 minutes. Don’t miss a class and then ask, ‘Did I miss something?’ the next day. That’s a pet peeve. … Showing up for office hours early in the semester makes a huge difference. Not a lot of students do it, but we’re here.”

JONATHAN ROSENBERG mathematics professor

“What professors like most are students who come in with good questions. What professors like least are students who sit there with blank stares on their faces and do not react at all. … Interaction is good and people shouldn’t be afraid to interact. …

Students should feel that professors are here to help them and are not in an adversarial position.”

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How to make it a good, good night

By Annika McGinnis For The Diamondback Col lege Pa rk ca n seem l i ke a daunting place to navigate, especia l ly w ith the stri ng of crime alerts that usually show up around this time of year. Fear not, new Terps. Keep this College Park nightlife guide handy and you’ll know where to go, when to go and why.

“Bentley’s is a little more fratty and bigger crowds,” said senior computer science major James Parker. He prefers Looney’s Pub and Cornerstone as places to hang out with friends.

Looney’s Pub: One of the newcomers in town, located on the first floor of The Varsity apartments. It has live music — filling the empty space in some students’ hearts left by the now-closed Santa Fe Café BARS — and the food is good. There are Cornerstone Grill and Loft (AKA cheap drinks and themed events.

“C-Stone”): One of College Park’s It’s open until 2 a.m. Sunday most popular bars, located on through Thursday and 3 a.m. WHILE IT MAY NOT BE the healthiest option, students looking for something other than bars and restaurants on late weekend nights should venture Route 1 next to Knox Road. It’s Fridays and Saturdays. For grad- to Café Hookah, Prince Café or Mosaic Café for a change of pace. Café Hookah sits on Route 1 on Lehigh Road. FILE PHOTO/the diamondback open u nti l 1:40 a.m. Su nday uate student Julia Bui, Looney’s is Applebee’s: Not really a bar, cravings to low-key hangouts for through Thursday and 2:40 a.m. her favorite because “it’s close and but come for karaoke on Thurs- stressed-out insomniacs. The food Panda: Americanized Chinese Friday and Saturday. There’s a shuttle-accessible.” days and happy hour specials. It’s may not be amazing, but at 3 a.m., food. It’s right off Route 1 on dance floor in the upstairs loft. Be T he B ark in g D og: A not her down Route 1 next to Hartwick who really cares? careful, warns senior government Lehigh Road and open until 3 a.m. and politics major Nicole Zion, newcomer, this bar replaced the Road and is open until 1 a.m.

Monday through Thursday, 4 a.m. because “the scene can get rowdy Thirsty Turtle on Route 1 and is Monday through Thursday, 2 a.m.

Ratsie’s Pizza: Hot, greasy food, Friday and Saturday and 1 a.m. arguably the strictest at enforcing Friday and Saturday and midnight students in various degrees of in- on Sunday. in a bad way fast.” no underage drinking. It can be on Sunday. toxication, occasional arrests for a little expensive, but the atmochair-throwings — you’re always Yogiberry: Located on Route 1 R.J. Bentley’s: T he resident sphere is nicer.

Tuesday is Salsa in for an interesting time.

Located sports bar, right next to CorHOOKAH near Ratsie’s, it’s a make-it-yourright across from Cornerstone on self frozen yogurt place with a nerstone. It has pretty standard Night and Wednesday is Trivia bar food (a lot of fried dishes and Night. It’s open until 12:30 a.m.

Debates over side effects aside, the corner of Knox Road, it’s open huge assortment of toppings. It’s burgers). As long as you can deal Monday through Thursday and 2 it’s an alternative to the traditional until 11:30 p.m. Sunday and 1:30 affordable, said senior government with sticky floors — and walls a.m. Friday and Saturday. bar scene. There are Prince Café a.m. Monday through Saturday. and politics major Janelle Asiedu.

— it’s a staple in College Park. and Mosaic Café, both found in the It’s a good place to go before going McDonald’s: No description out, since it closes at 10 p.m. “It’s a Campus Village Shopping Center across from The Varsity. Café needed. Open 24 hours a day. nice place to go chill with friends Hookah, which opened this spring, L ocated nex t to the Ca mpus at night if you’re not big on bars is right off Route 1 on Lehigh Road, Village Shopping Center across and parties, but you don’t want from The Varsity. near Potbelly’s. to stay in your room all night,” The bar features live perforAsiedu said.

Plato’s Diner: Large portions of mances from students and local “Plus watching people on Route musicians and food from Krazi Greek-inspired food and tradition- 1 is like standing at the front row Kebob, the Middle Eastern restau- al diner dishes, if you can make the of a parade. You never know what rant next door. It closes at 12 a.m. trek all the way down the hill late you’ll see next.”

Sunday, 1 a.m. Monday through at night. Located on Route 1 near Thursday and 2 a.m. on Friday and Calvert Road. Open until 1 a.m.

REAL FOOD Sunday through Thursday and 24 Saturday. hours Friday and Saturday.

The Calvert House Inn: It’s a seafood-specializing restaurant LATE-NIGHT EATING D.P. Dough: Late-night cal- and pub located in Riverdale, just zones.

Open until 2 a.m. Monday about a mile from the campus, near It’s an unquestionable necessity for college students. Luckily, to Wednesday and 3 a.m. Thursday the Calvert Mansion, a National a college park staple, R.J. Bentley’s sports bar, which is almost always as packed as it is in the picture College Park has everything, through Saturday. Located in the above, offers a more fratty scene than some of the other city bars. FILE PHOTO/the diamondback from places that cater to drunken Campus Village Shopping Center.

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What we wish we knew “Don’t be afraid to be involved. Join as many student groups as you can, and try a little of everything until you figure out what’s right for you.”

SAMI AHMED

Senior kinesiology major

“Remember that you only got four years and to make the most of every single weekend. Remember that no matter what - you can be tired or homework might be long - you should still make good memories.”

BROOKE PARKER

Junior government and politics major

“Stay organized and stay on top of your classes. Going to class is more important than you think. Balance everything with going out with friends, because the social aspect is also important.”

BECCA HANLEY

Sophomore special education major

“Go to class, even if it seems like you don’t have to. Choose your friends wisely. Observe their actions before you declare them your friend.”

CIERA COCKRELL

Junior government and politics major

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COLLEGE PARK GUIDE RESTAURANTS

SPECIALTY SHOPS & SERVICES

Bagels & Coffee 22 7-Eleven 47 The Bagel Place 14 Starbucks

Nail, Hair Care & Tanning, cont.

37 Revo Nails 31 Today’s Hair

Ice Cream, Smoothies & Yogurt 9 Cold Stone Creamery 57 Smoothie King 39 Yogi Berry Pizza 8 59 44 20

Laundries & Dry Cleaning 74 Zips Lodging & Travel 3 Quality Inn & Suites

Domino’s Pizza Ledo Restaurant Papa John’s Pizza Ratsie’s Terrapin Eatery

Restaurants & Spirits 4 Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill 43 Aroy Thai 73 Big Play Sports 10 Boston Market 23 China Cafe 13 Chipotle Mexican Grill 52 Cluckster’s 61 Cornerstone Grill & Loft 67 District Dumplings 50 Five Guys 29 Hookah Cafe 17 Jason’s Deli 37 Jimmy John’s 66 Kiyoko Express 26 Krazi Kebob 59 Ledo Restaurant 48 Lime Fresh Grill 27 Marathon Deli 11 Noodles & Co. 32 Panda 68 Pho Thom 2 Plato’s Diner 33 Pot Belly’s 20 Ratsie’s Terrapin Eatery 62 RJ Bentley’s Restaurant 55 Shanghai 54 Subway 34 Ten Ren’s Tea House 35 The Barking Dog 46 Wasabi Bistro 42 Yami Yami

Mini-Markets & Pharmacy 22 7-Eleven 7 CVS Pharmacy Music, Videos & Electronics 58 A to Z Wireless 6 Gamestop 16 Radio Shack Printing, Copying & Postage 5 FedEx Kinko’s Copies 25 UPS Store Sportswear & Equipment 24 College Park Bicycles 21 David’s Shoe Repair 40 Maryland Book Exchange 12 Rugged Warehouse 51 Three Stripes Miscellaneous 33B Curious Tattoos

SPECIALTY SHOPS & SERVICES Banks 18 Bank of America 39 Capital One Books 49 Bookholder’s 40 Maryland Book Exchange

Clothes, Gifts & Boutiques 64 Big Planet Comics 40 Maryland Book Exchange 41 On Cloud Nine 12 Rugged Warehouse 15 University Shop

Nail, Hair Care & Tanning 63B Alina’s Hair Design 30 The Beach Tanning Center 65 College Park Barber Shop 56 The Hair Cuttery 28 Kevin’s Nails

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES Office Buildings 60 College Park City Hall 78 College Park Center 19 Kaplan Education Center 70 T Mobile

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Where to go? Here are the year’s hottest events With the university offering so many events, it’s hard to determine which ones are worth it. But these aren’t the ones to miss, and you’ll be sure to want to find time in your schedule to attend

By Lauren Redding Senior staff writer Throughout the school year, there are several big events you won’t want to miss. Whether it’s a massive on-campus concert or a fair put together by student groups, this university actually offers some pretty cool stuff outside of classes. Make sure they’re on your calendar every year and you’ll leave this campus have crossed off a number of items on your bucket list.

First Look Fair: The fair is a huge assembly of on-campus g roups a nd orga n izations on McKeldin Mall at the beginning of every fall semester. This year, it will be held Sept. 12 and 13. You can peruse the hundreds of tables throughout the two-day event and get a chance to talk to student leaders eager to recruit you. Also, most of them give away prizes or have fun games. Freshmen, this is a great event for you to meet some new people and get involved in what you love.

Homecoming: It’s a great week full of Terps pride that takes place every fall. This year, it’s Oct. 14 to 20. T here’s a giant parade through the campus with amazing student-built floats. It ends with the homecoming football game Oct. 20 against North

De-st ress w ith puppies: At the end of the semester, right before finals, the Student Govern ment Association usua l ly brings puppies to Stamp Student Union so students can come in and relax.

It’s probably the most brilliant C o m e d y s h o w: E v e r y f a l l , Student Entertainment Events idea the SGA has ever had, and b r i n g s a c o m e d i a n t o t h e people go crazy for it. Stay tuned campus for a big performance. for the date and make sure to get Past performers have included there early. Also, did I mention Aziz Ansari, Mike Birbiglia and PUPPIES? Demetri Martin. The comedian Art Attack: The academic year announcement is usually made in September. Get tickets fast ends with a huge concert blowout because it’s usually held in Cole hosted by SEE. Last year, B.o.B. Field House, which can only hold performed. Past acts have also so many people. And be prepared included Weezer, Ben Folds and Nelly. SEE usually announces the for a stomach cramp.

Carolina. Alumni return to the campus for a great day of tailgating and cheering. If you’re thinking about going home a weekend this semester, make sure it’s not this one.

artist in April. It costs less than $10 and there are fun events on McKeldin Mall the day of the concert (for example: an inflatable obstacle course and a petting zoo). Even if

the artist isn’t that great, make sure you go. It’s a quintessential Maryland undergraduate experience. redding@umdbk.com

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NIGHT from PAGE 4 Historic Landmark. Happy hour is from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. every day. Karaoke nights are Thursdays and Saturdays at 10 p.m., and Caribbean Night is Fridays at 10 p.m.

B usboys and Poets: Na med for poet Langston Hughes, who worked as a busboy, this restaurant/performance venue/bookshop/art gallery opened in Hyattsville about a year ago. The food is unique and delicious and includes many vegetarian and vegan options, even though it’s a bit pricey. Every T hursday, there’s open mic poetry. It also hosts occasional comedy nights, open mic talent showcases, live music and talks. According to Zion, this restaurant and Looney’s Pub “have the best brunch around” and “can be a good way to wrap up the weekend.”

Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Tony Kushner was one of many notable speakers brought to the campus last year at The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center. file photo/the diamondback

cornerstone grill and loft is a Route 1 staple for many students. Some warn to be careful: The scene can get a bit rough at night, but it’s always a packed location. charlie deboyace/the diamondback

Rapper b.o.b. was the headlining artist at last year’s Art Attack, a university-sponsored concert brought to the campus every spring by Student Entertainment Events. file photo/the diamondback

Comedian aziz ansari also performed on the campus last year at SEE’s fall comedy show. A packed audience at Cole Field House showed up to hear the performer. file photo/the diamondback

OFF-CAMPUS ACTIVITIES Movies: The closest theater is the Regal Hyattsville Royale Stadium 14. It’s in the University Town Center, near student apartment building The Towers a n d e ate r i e s s u c h a s T h re e Brothers and Mongolian Grill. To get there: Take the Metro down one stop to PG Plaza. Or work off all the popcorn you’re about to eat and take a 2-mile hike down Adelphi Road. But be careful: It can get a bit sketchy at night.

at wooden pins can be a great w ay to re l i e ve t h e s t re s s of school. The AMF College Park Lanes are located down Route 1 near Pizza Hut and the Comfort Inn. A f te r 10 p. m . o n F r i d ay s, bowling is $40 per lane for two hours for up to six people, and shoes are $4.81. It also has late Ice Skating: A winter classic. n ig ht hou rs: On Fridays, it’s It’s no Christmas at Rockefeller open until 1 a.m., and on SatCenter, but for poor college stu- urdays, 2 a.m. dents, the Herbert Wells Ice Rink comes pretty close. It’s about a ON-CAMPUS mile down Paint Branch Parkway ACTIVITIES: near the College Park Airport.

With a university ID, college Student Entertainment Events students get admission and skate holds regular evening events. rental for $3. Come Friday nights In the past, these have included for a DJ-ed public skate. free monthly movies, comedy shows with Seth Meyers and Aziz Bowling: Hurling a heavy ball Ansari and an annual concert

(last yea r: B.o.B.). Un iversity-sponsored program Stamp Second Satu rdays a lso holds month ly n ightti me events i n Stamp Student Union , including roller skating, ice skating and salsa lessons last year.

I n the basement of Sta mp, Ter pZ one featu res a n eig htlane bowling alley, pool tables and arcade games, and there’s cosmic bowling Saturday nights from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m.

The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center (CSPAC) holds professional performances many nights of the week, including all varieties of music, dance, opera and theater. Students get discounted tickets (usually for $10), and sophomore English major Lyla Lawless said sometimes,

t h e y ’re f re e. “ I d o n’t t h i n k people realize that,” Lawless said. “There’s a lot of free everything over there.”

Some students find their own fun on the campus. “We do photo shoots,” said sophomore piano performance major Daniel Hopkins. “We all dress up in fancy clothes and stand outside and take photos.”

Sophomore E n g l i sh m ajor Anna Johnson said she likes to go to monthly poetry events in Tawes Ha ll sponsored by the English department.

She a l so t a l ke d a b out f u n she and her friends have in the dorms. “We play board games, a nd we’ve cl i mbed on top of roofs to look at stars,” Johnson said.

BEYOND COLLEGE PARK And if you can’t find anything to do at school or in College Park, Washington is only a Metro ride away, where there a re da nce clubs, bars, restaurants, shops and pretty much everything else.

“People should definitely take adva ntage of the D.C. d a nce scene,” said Zion. “T here are plenty of 18-plus places, and they’re only a 5-20 minute Metro ride depending on how deep into the city you’re going. If you’re 21 plus, I hear great things about the H Street corridor and Adams Morgan. You can’t not find a place to go in those neighborhoods on weekends.” news@umdbk.com

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Who says eating in college has to be disgusting?

By Jenny Hottle Staff writer Although college brings the excitement of independence, night life and (optional) classes, students often seem to long for a home-cooked meal. There’s a stigma associated with college dining: It’s bland, boring and sometimes just plain gross.

But walking into this university’s dining halls can be exciting and overwhelming all at once — with hamburgers, pizza, sandwiches, soup, a pasta bar, salad bars and more, there seems to be something for everyone. Yet you’ll still likely find yourself settling into a boring and tasteless routine, and you’ll be tired of eating the same things every day after a month or two.

That being said, the dining halls really aren’t bad — the food is decent, even pretty good. The biggest complaints seem to be a lack of variety and not enough healthy choices, so we’ve compiled some tips to surviving, and even enjoying, college dining.

DO learn the best times to avoid the dining halls. Students pack the dining halls during the noon to 1 p.m. rush, when all students seem to have the sa me brea k between classes. After a week or two, you’ll quickly learn the best times to go to or avoid the dining halls. On days when you’re in a rush, consider getting your lunch to go, especially if you don’t have much time to wait around looking for a table. And don’t wait in line for the stir fry or pasta unless you comfortably have an hour to linger in the diner between classes or work.

DON’T go to Late Night every night. Even though it’s definitely a fun time to meet up with friends and grab some wings or dessert, you’l l f i nd you rsel f q u ic k ly packing on the freshman 15 if you go too often.

DO try some student favor-

251 North, located in the Denton Community, is arguably the best place to eat on the campus. Don’t miss out on this buffet-style dining hall. Residents on North Campus have one 251 North meal a week, while South Campus residents have four a semester. file photo/the diamondback ites: bu f fa lo ch icken w raps, Korean barbecue from the North Campus Dining Hall, stir fry from the South Campus Dining Hall, the made-to-order pasta and ice cream from this university’s Dairy. After all, they’re favorites for a reason.

DON’T get the value meal every day. They’re not really a value; if you get it every day, you’ll find yourself out of dining points a month before the end of the se-

mester. Certain value meals are by far better than others (get the buffalo chicken sandwich, avoid anything with fish), so don’t be afraid to try out the options and sift through them before deciding which ones are worth spending your precious dining points on.

DO keep an eye on your dining points, but don’t freak out if you’re running low. At the end of the semester, there’s always someone with extra points who

residents are allotted four meals per semester. The all-you-caneat dining hall undoubtedly has the best food on the campus, ranging from significantly better pizza to gourmet desserts, such as cannolis.

DON’T forget about alternate dining options. Even with three dining halls, there are nights when just nothing on the menu sounds appetizing. You can try being creative — a friend swears by putting peanut butter on the hamburgers instead of ketchup (not that I’d necessarily recommend that particular combination). Or you can switch it up by going to the Stamp food court or spending some Terp Bucks in one of the campus convenience stores.

And if you just need to get away from campus for a bit, head down to Route 1 to grab a bite. If you’re just feeling too lazy to leave your room, order food online — many Route 1 restaurants deliver right to your residence hall.

will gladly buy you a meal. And if you’re that student with the extra points, treat some friends to dinner — maybe even at Adele’s, the sitdown restaurant in Stamp.

And it’s a surefire way to score some more friends — not that you’re trying to buy your friends.

DO find a way to make the trip to 251 North, located in the Denton Community. Residents on North Campus have one 251 North meal per week, while South Campus hottle@umdbk.com

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GAME TIME

If you’re going to go to one game to cheer for the Terps’ fall teams, these are the ones to get ready and gear up for

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paint and bring your game face.

Win or lose, Terps stick together.

I-AA to Division I after his first season with the program.

With 13 different sports among 20 men’s and women’s programs to watch, it can be difficult, or nearly impossible, to decipher which games are worth going to.

Not to wor r y. We’ve gone through the game schedules for the fall’s biggest sports and outlined the best home games to gear up for. So pull out your sweatshirts and jerseys, don that war

FOO T BA L L: Ter ps vs.

University of Connecticut Huskies, Sept. 15

MEN’S SOCCER: Terps vs.

University of North Carolina Tar Heels, Oct. 19

In his second season leading the Terps’ footba l l prog ra m, coach Randy Edsall will get his first chance to face his old team when it visits College Park. Edsall coached the Huskies for 12 years, and brought UConn from Division

Led by midfielder John Stertzer and defenders Taylor Kemp and London Woodberry, the soccer team will host the No. 1 Tar Heels as it makes a run for the national championship in coach Sasho Cirovski’s 20th season in College Park. The Terps haven’t reached the title game since they defeated North Carolina four years ago.

WOMEN’S SOCCER: Terps vs. Florida State Seminoles, Oct. 21

The Terps will host the nation’s top-ranked team in their final game of the regular season, honoring their seniors with a chance to upend arguably the most talented team in the ACC.

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The Terps will host their ACC rivals on Senior Day. The Terps last v ictory aga i nst the Blue Devils was two years ago, when the Terps upended the h igher-ranked foe, 3-1, in Comcast Center Pavilion.

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The No. 1-ranked Terps have faced the Tar Heels in each of the past three NCAA title games, losing in 2009 before defeating their ACC foe in 2010 and 2011.

North Carolina enters this season ranked No. 2 in the nation, while the Terps are No. 1.

VOLLEYBALL: Terps vs.

Duke Blue Devils, Nov. 4

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Can I have your number?

Save these numbers in your phone to make sure you stay safe on the campus five-digit code posted at a university bus stop and it will use GPS to tell you how long until It’s scary being in a new place. the bus a rrives. Pa r ticu la rly That’s why we’ve given you the useful during storms to check most important numbers you how far away a bus is from your need to ensure your safety on dorm’s bus stop. Also available on l i ne a nd as a sm a r t phone and off the campus. application.

UNIVERSITY POLICE DOTS NITE RIDE 301-405-3333 301-314-NITE (6483) The emergency phone number D O T S’ N i te R i d e s e r v i c e , for University Police. Calling 911 from a cell phone will put wh ich operates between 5:30 you through to Prince George’s p.m. and 7:30 a.m. and is deCounty Police, which deals with signed to pick up students in off-ca mpus cri me i n Col lege areas of the campus that aren’t Park. If you’re in a pinch, 911 on the evening bus routes. w i l l a lways work, but th is HEALTH CENTER number goes directly to Uni301-314-8184 versity Police, which deals with on-campus emergencies.

The number to make an appoi nt ment at t he Un iversity DOTS NEXTBUS Hea lt h Center. You ca n a l so 301-314-2255 make appointments for many T he Depa rtment of T ra ns- services at myuhc.umd.edu. portation Services’ automated NextBus service. Just type in the redding@umdbk.com

By Lauren Redding Senior staff writer

STAY SAFE AND HEALTHY by saving the University Health Center’s number in your phone so you can easily make an appointment in case of illness or emergency. file photo/the diamondback