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SERVIN' UP HISTORY

Ledo shutters original location in order to move closer to students

It was 35 years ago when Vince Rinehart, then a junior journalism major, first set foot in Ledo Restaurant in Adelphi with a group of fellow students. He still remembers being taken by the restaurant’s simple and homey atmosphere, where several other university students and many older customers were also dining that evening. He remembers how quickly that large rectangular pizza topped with provolone cheese disappeared after it arrived at their table. He remembers how his friends raved about the pizza’s crust in particular, comparing it to that of a pie or tart. Full story

Site of Book Exchange to be converted into housing

Property under contract to be sold to developers

University starts over on East Campus

Development will take place in smaller phases

Best Buy slated to open its doors in September

Uncertainy dominates Terps' outlook

Friedgen’s job security among pressing issues for football team

Despite power outages, severe thunderstorms largely spare campus

Fire alarms send students into rain; woman in northern College Park dies in storm

County police commanders investigated over riot orders

Competive cheer decision likely won’t impact univ.

Terps’ coach says significance of Title IX decision on sport is limited

Vandalism continues in Commons

Wave of thefts and destruction bucks usual summer trend as costs continue to rise

Councilman may vacate District 3 seat

Mark Cook is running for county school board spot

Engineering school names new dept. chair

Chemical and biomolecular head is the first woman to hold the position

California girl

Best Coast’s debut record, Crazy for You, is a blissful, if homogenous sounding, flashback to simpler musical times, says staff writer Zachary Berman. Full story

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Staff editorial: A livable community

The university is not responsible for the countless delays and setbacks that have plagued the plan for a vibrant and attractive downtown College Park. The East Campus project, originally estimated at a steep $900 million, was doomed as soon as the economy began to plunge, with the lack of available credit and willing developers only further cementing its fate.

Miss (University of) Maryland

There are a plethora of ways students seek to conquer ever-increasing tuition costs: Many apply for federal financial aid, student loans or scholarships, while others slave double-shifts to stretch summer paychecks. Senior communication major Lindsay Staniszewski’s approach involved dresses and diamonds, pictures and practices, community service and competition.