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Students braved ice-slicked streets and long lines yesterday, propelling Sen. Barack Obama to a decisive victory in the Stamp Student Union precinct.… 1 Comment

A teenager was shot in the arm after a fight outside University Town Center in Hyattsville on Monday afternoon, police said. Residents of the student's apartment said they still feel safe after the broad day light shooting, but some criticized the development for not alerting them about it.… Post the First Comment

After Santa Fe Café and College Perk failed to comply with city regulations, some College Park City Council members said they remain wary of recommending that the county liquor board renew their liquor licenses in two weeks. Their concerns about the bars lingered after a four-hour public hearing Monday in which owners of Town Hall, College Perk, Santa Fe and the Thirsty Turtle fought to persuade the council that their liquor licenses should be renewed.… 4 Comments

For years, Cole Field House has been quiet on nights of the quintessential Maryland vs. Duke basketball game. Tonight, however, Cole will buzz with students once again as the SGA holds a viewing party for the famously contentious matchup. However, the Student Government Association will face its own competition from the Senior Council, which will hold a similar event at the Riggs Alumni Center to raise money for the senior gift.… 2 Comments

Chicken wings, egg salad sandwiches and - your mom's meatloaf? The South Campus Dining Hall's menu will soon incorporate student's coveted family recipes as a part of a new Dining Services initiative next month. The department requested recipes from families during the winter break and will incorporate the best entries into daily offerings.… Post the First Comment

The University Senate voted Monday to add another student seat after a reinterpretation of organizational rules, a little more than one year after the organization added three student representatives to the body. … Post the First Comment