2 BIG PICTURE You are there … Anti-war protests prompt Route 1 blockades; The greening of campus; Kiplinger’s names Maryland a Best Value; and more 6 THE SOURCE University venues cater to business breakfasts, birthday bashes and tee-time outings 7 ASK ANNE The inn with two names; Directions to campus compass; and more 8 CLASS ACT Fashionable Terp takes on Reality TV; Automatic dues renewal takes off; Heises receive Spirit of Maryland Award; and more 12 M-FILE Nanotechnology is big; Scientist proves mothers do know best; Engineers design “flying” ferry; and more 16 MARYLAND LIVE Terps go on location; Alumni golf tournament in full swing; 4th of July fireworks sparkle; and more 29 IN THE LOOP Nelnet’s gift leads to Maryland’s movie debut 30 PLAY-BY-PLAY Look back on legendary coaches 31 SPOTLIGHT Fear the Turtle sculpture teaches fifth grade class a lesson on collaboration and creativity 32 INTERPRETATIONS Numbers can speak volumes
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18 THE SOUNDS OF MARYLAND From the Memorial Chapel chimes to the hum of airplanes and the rush of Route 1 traffic, the many sounds of Maryland’s campus create a spectacular symphony. BY KIMBERLY MARSELAS COVER PHOTO BY JOHN T. CONSOLI; CHAMPIONS PHOTO COURTESY UNIVERSITY ATHLETICS
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OH, BABY! BOOM TIMES AHEAD
By 2030, more than 70 million Americans will be over the age of 65. Following true Baby Boomer form, this generation approaches the age of retirement with a radical new perspective. BY ELLEN TERNES
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“IT’S OUR TIME!”
With the pressure on, the women’s basketball team jumped to the challenge.The Terps nabbed their sixth overtime victory to win the national title against Duke. BY KIMBERLY MARSELAS