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As my sophomore year came to an end I started letting go of a dream that I’ve had my entire life. Everyone grows up with big dreams but not everyone turns their dreams into reality. I’ve known since fifth grade that I wanted to play basketball in college for the University of Maryland. In sixth grade I watched the Maryland women’s basketball team win the national championship and I received a basketball, a picture, a t-shirt, and a hat all signed by the championship team. From then on I knew that the University of Maryland was the only school for me. By the time I reached my freshman year of high school I had received my first offer to play basketball in college. Although, all of it was very exciting and I was grateful I realized it wasn’t Maryland. So I asked my mom if I could go to the Maryland Elite Camp, a camp that a lot of the best players in the country attend. I got myself on their radar but they still weren’t “officially” recruiting me. Once I entered my sophomore I knew I had to work harder than I’ve ever worked. That school year flew by and I saw my dream slipping through my hands. I told my mom I didn’t really want to go to Maryland anymore even though truthfully they just didn’t want me. “You should go to the Maryland camp one last time. You love it there!” she said. I agreed to go, and I understood that this was my last chance to have them officially recruit me. So I went. I played my butt off at the camp and Brenda Frese, the head coach at Maryland, saw and offered me a scholarship. It’s crazy when you turn your dreams into a reality.
Life has never been a walk in the park for me. It always seems as though I have to work harder than the next person. Whenever another obstacle came along I always knew I could get through it. I’m married with two beautiful boys. My first son was born healthy and is growing into a handsome, intelligent, and fun-loving young man. My second born was diagnosed with sickle cell disease when he was just a few days old. It is a hereditary blood disorder that decreases his red blood cells' flexibility and results in a risk of various complications. I don’t think I’ll ever forget the day I found out. I was sitting on the couch with my newborn in my arms. I was laughing and playing with him, telling him what a handsome boy he was. Just then the phone rang and it was my son’s pediatrician. She told me his newborn screening results had come back positive for the disease. Almost instantly my vision blurred from my tears. I looked down at my baby boy and he just seemed so different at that point, so much more fragile and in need of my love and affection. I cried several times a day for about a week. I couldn’t believe this was happening to my family. I thought about all the trials and tribulations I’d been through and they all seemed so minor compared to this. I didn’t think I could make it through this one. I went on blaming my husband and myself for a few weeks because I knew that we had each passed a gene of the trait on to him and that’s how he’d gotten the disease. I cried and blamed for a while. One day I woke up and the pain didn’t seem unbearable anymore. I was able to think clearly. It was then that I realized this had nothing to do with me, but everything to do with my son. It was a turning point in my life. I realized I needed to be strong for him more than I needed to be strong for myself. I am his mother and I will do everything to make him as comfortable as possible. I will become knowledgeable on the subject so that I can help him in any way possible. I decided that we would get through this together.
I could still remember how unfilial and rebellious I was during my high school years. The only thing that I cared about was my friends. I seldom talked to my parents because I disliked the way they questioned me whenever I went out with my friends. We argued with each other a lot because I was annoyed by the conservative home rules that they always forced me to follow. I was never given enough freedom to do whatever I want even though I was already an adult. A letter totally changed me after I studied abroad: Hi, Sweetheart! When you are reading this letter, Mom and Dad have already left the United States. From now on, you have to learn everything on your own and no matter what difficulties you will be facing in four years later, remember not to evade. Mummy and Daddy have faith in you that you are strong enough to defeat those setbacks. Although United States is far from our home, don’t afraid my child, you are never alone because we are always there giving you support, waiting for you and missing you on the other side of the earth. When I recalled the time we spent together, Mummy and Daddy hoped that you would understand our overprotectiveness and you would not feel uncomfortable. Those actions were our representations of love and care. We love you as always. Take care. Even now, my eyes still brim with tears every time I read through the sentences. I hate myself for being so immature that time. Now I realize how important my parents are to me. All they do was for the sake of their children. How I wish they were beside me right now. I miss you very much, Mom and Dad.
It may not seem that long, but at my age, it’s just a little under half a lifetime. It’s how long I was in math, science, and computer science programs in school, and it has been too long.
But I never had a chance. Dad is a physicist, and so I grew up stargazing and watching electrons bouncing around, instead of doing whatever else kids my age did. My nursery rhymes went something like this: “Twinkle, twinkle, little star, E = IR.”
I’m not kidding. To this day, my father’s colleagues are convinced that he’s ruined me for life.
What I was really interested in, however, were Dad’s old biology books. They told me why eyes are blue, and that the mythological hydra is real (and lives in the pond next door). I decided that biology was the way for me to go, and once I discovered animal science, the deal was sealed. My job was going to be to give a voice to those furred or feathered citizens of the world who could not speak for themselves.
Funny how that works out, isn’t it?
The thing about becoming a journalist, I have decided, is that the subject I am now studying is preparing me to speak for citizens of the world better than biology ever could have. It has been a complete switch to the other camp! But so far it has been an adventure worth embarking upon. I am looking forward to the day when someone will give me his or her story and ask me to tell it for them. And when I start writing, I will know that I will have worked to prepare myself to give that tale the best that I can be.
It was when I was 5 that both my mother and father had news to share with me that would forever change my life.
It was the entrance of a new baby. I was excited to know that I would have someone to care for, rather than just my Barbie dolls.
I had my life figured out before the baby came. I promised my parents that I would do anything to take care of the baby.
I cherished this stranger very much before she was born.
After she was born, it was another story.
My life dramatically changed.
I got less attention. My new baby sister could not play with me at first. I was just starting school.
I was facing a five-year-old crisis already.
I constantly tried to sabotage Aarthi in every way possible because I was jealous.
While my antics were no match for Aarthi’s cuteness, I realized that I was an older sister and a leader.
I had a mission. I set forth to help her walk. I played with her and read to her. When she was 8, I taught her to ride the bike. Today, I drive her to places. It was leadership that blossomed in our coming-of-age memoirs.
This leadership became visible in school, parties, clubs such as the Creative Writing Club, sports, dance, music, and so forth. Growing up with my sister, I have learned a lot about myself. She has indirectly taught me to become a mentor to many others as well.
In fact, the experience with Aarthi has and still is preparing me for the addition of our puppy. I have become more responsible and dependable.
While my sister and I do fight a lot, we defend each other because our bond is one that can never be replaceable.
Poojah Ganesh JOUR201 June 3, 2013 Professor Henry
“Your 2011-2012 Miss Harriet Tubman Quadrangle is…” I squeezed my opponent’s hand tighter than ever as the host led all in the auditorium into a breathtaking silence. “Phoenix Williamson.” Recollections of winning the title of “Miss Quad” over a year ago still rest vividly within my head. I was excited, yet overwhelmingly consumed with emotions and anxiety as I was officially met with the realization of just how big of a task I’d just accepted. In mere moments, I’d become the new representation of over 640 female freshman minds at Howard University. While being crowned, I looked into the audience at the hundreds that were smiling up at me. Without talking, their expressions spoke to me. I’d had a feeling of being indirectly charged by their smiles to ensure that they remain there throughout their freshman year. I was the present image of them, their happiness…mine. Ironically, I never wanted to live in “The Quad.” Prior to arriving at Howard, I’d heard nothing but negative remarks about in via social networking groups. The advice that most of the individuals gave regarding dorm was to “stay away best as you could.” Unfortunately, the “Quad” had been stereotypically burdened with being known for housing the wild, more “free-spirited” student. Coming from a conservative background, this wasn’t me. Contrastingly, other option, The Annex,” was characterized as that for the more studious individual. I was assigned to “The Quad.” That Fall I moved into “The Quad;” complaining with every box I hoisted up stairs to my non air-conditioned room. “The Annex” had elevators and central AC! Surprisingly, weeks later, I’d begun to see this hot, yet friendly dungeon as a perfect venue to begin establishing myself as a student leader at Howard University. Days later, my RA had announced the release of the application for the Miss Quad pageant. The rest is no mystery!
You could say I was bitten by the traveling bug. Or maybe you wouldn’t say that because I was only 12 years old and my parents made me leave home. An experience that influenced my life completely was when my family moved to Australia. We didn’t take a flight from BWI Airport to Sydney or Melbourne like most other families would. We drove across the country in our red Nissan minivan. A lot of Americans can’t say they’ve seen the United States, only their hometown and a few other locations. I’ve been blessed to visit thirty-three of the fifty states in America including Niagara Falls and Toronto, Canada. At the time it was a bit exhausting sleeping in the car or random late night hotels. We almost never had a home-cooked meal, always ate at some fast food joint. But I wouldn't take it back for anything. It took us 4 months to drive coast to coast, and we saw some great sites. Sneaking up on wild buffalo in North Dakota, hiking the Grand Canyon, and touring Alcatraz Prison off of San Francisco are a few main tourist things I remember my family doing. Eventually we flew out of California and landed in Sydney with a few days layover in Hawaii. I was surprised to find it was extremely commercialized in Wai Ki Ki where my parents had booked our hotel. However, the water wasn't anything less than I expected. It was clear blue and small fish would swim next to you not far from the shore. The Polynesian Cultural Center was an awesome attraction because it was as if all the South Pacific islands gathered at one place to show sightseers their culture. After landing in Sydney, we saw the Sydney Opera House and my parents acted out my dad’s proposal to my mom. We had driven across the entire United States, why stop now. For a few days we stayed with old family friends in Sydney. Then we drove to Canberra, which is the capital city of Australia. That was a bit boring, but we finally made it Melbourne where my dad’s family is. This experience is something I will cherish forever because it turned the ordinary routine of moving into an extraordinary adventure.
When one comes close to losing someone dear, many things preoccupy his/her mind. The day i heard that my dad had been in a car accident. I immediately realized how a split second could change a life forever. My dad has always been my mentor. Friend, adviser and protector, and at that Moment, thinking that i might never see him again made me realize just how Precious life can be.
He made it out alive. I was very grateful to God. In the days that followed i took care of him. Through those sad days, i learned that life is short and one second could be the end. That's when i made up my mind to take control, to strive for perfection And to live. I promised myself that i will chase my dreams and passions and be the best because if I - as a human being- cannot control when my life could end, i should at least control how i live it.
I went on with that conviction and won several opportunities including my selection to be part of a harmony organization in Italy. Ever since, i do what my heart tells me and not what others think i should do. It gives me a sense of fulfillment and peace.
Death is a strange thing to have to face. At 20, I still have trouble wrapping my mind around the idea of it and at 16, I definitely wasn't prepared to face it but unfortunately I had no choice. Three days before the start of my junior year of high school, one of my best friends was killed while riding his bike. He and two of my other friends had decided to go for a late night bike ride and he was hit from behind by car while riding on a road near our old elementary school. My mother woke me up early the next morning to tell me because she didn't want me to hear via a text or facebook.
The only way to describe the next few weeks is "foggy." I spent every day with my friends and we were all just in a daze. I couldn't think about anything but what had happened. Eventually, we all had to accept that this wasn't changing and had to find a way to move on from it.
I am actually thankful that it happened right before school started. The start of school forced me to keep a routine. I had to go to school, do my work, and start preparing for hockey season. Without school, I probably would've spent all my time locked in my room.
This event is by far the most significant turning point I've experienced in my life. I wanted to think of something else to write about but found it impossible because I knew nothing compared to this event when it comes to turning my life around. My junior year of high school was, by far, my best academic year. I also had a breakout year on my hockey team. Dealing with a death of someone so close forced me to accept that death can happen to anyone at any time and that made me want to do my best in everything I do. While at first foggy, this ended up being a very clarifying experience that I feel has made me a better person.
Sometimes the littlest things can end having a big impact on your life.
It was my sophomore year of high school and I was in gym class when I noticed a kid shooting the basketball by himself. I decided to go up to him and ask if I could play with him. He was very shy and did not really give me answer, but I decided to anyways.
The decision to go play basketball with this kid changed my life.
The kid who was shooting around was Kevin, a freshman at my high school with Down Syndrome. At the time, I did not know much about Down Syndrome, but after about five minutes of shooting around I became comfortable and felt a connection with Kevin.
And from there on our friendship was something like I have never experienced.
It turned out that year Kevin was going to be the manager of the basketball team that year, so we were always together. By the time I was a senior, Kevin and I sat together every day at lunch, roamed the halls and put pranks on other students, I aided for his special needs class, and participated in the Special Olympics.
We had formed an amazing friendship. To this day I still consider him my best friend. We tweet at each other, Facebook message, or text at least a few times a week and he always ends the conservation with the same thing; today was the best day ever!!! And that’s what has had the biggest impact on me. Before meeting Kevin, I took life for granted. I didn’t wake up every morning and cherish all the great things in life. Kevin will probably never live alone, go to college, or be able to drive a car, but every day is the best day ever? If he can have such a great outlook on life, why can’t I? And that is what has changed me forever. I now take advantage of all the great things in life, like me my friendship with Kevin.
People tell me how much I mean to Kevin and stuff all the time. Each time I respond with the same thing, I haven’t changed his life, Kevin has changed mine.
When I decided to attend the University of Maryland, I also decided to walk on the track team. I got a spot on the team, and less than two months into training we, found out that the team would be cut next year, in response to a budget deficit in the athletic department. Juggling school and a sport, caused enough stress, but I then had to worry about transferring and paying for school. I had grown to like the University of Maryland, but was not completely opposed to transferring. The more time that I spent at UMD, the less I wanted to leave, and the more I hoped that we could raise enough money to bring the team back. I was injured for nearly the entire season and struggled to be successful once I was able to run again. My grades suffered, and I began to regret decision to attend the school. During the summer between my freshman and sophomore years, I had a full time job, and was also dedicated to training as much as I could, with hope that the team would raise enough money. Summer break felt nothing like a break, as the routine became work, workout, sleep, repeat. But, as the school year approached, the team was notified that we had raised enough money.Being able to compete for my school was exciting, and I was ready to have a good season. Things were much better but not much easier. I realized that there will always be a struggle, and that’s never an excuse not to do well. It was a tough time, but I try now not to dwell on problems, and do what I have to do no matter what I’m struggling with.
The most difficult time in my life was when my family fell apart during the mortgage crisis. In 2004, my parents, my brother, and I moved from our dingy, basement apartment in a terrible P.G. county neighborhood into a pristine, newly-built townhouse in Howard County. We enjoyed a peaceful life in Howard County for a few years until our bills started piling up. The first serious threat to our peace came in 2008. We owed the county roughly $5,500 in unpaid property taxes, and we were in danger of losing our home. Because my parents did not speak English very well and because my brother was too lazy and stubborn to help, I was tasked with addressing this issue. This event established a precedent where my parents would turn to me with any similar issues. Dealing with the family’s finances was incredibly demoralizing. I always knew how little we had and how close we were to losing our way of life. A lot of things happened in the following years. My father lost his job. My mother was forced to work two. With bills and a mortgage that would have been barely payable with two incomes, my father was slacking, going out everyday to drink instead of finding work. My mother met Damian, a man who would later become her husband. The house was getting foreclosed on. My mother declared bankruptcy. The day I graduated from high school, my mother, my brother, and I packed our bags and furniture and left our townhouse to live with Damian in an old, somewhat run-down house in Beltsville. While emotionally taxing, I value my experiences greatly. They’ve molded me into the person I am today. In those awful years, I learned so much about adult life, relationships, parenting, and the harsh realities of the world. Some things are still difficult today, but I believe that these experiences were a necessary and inevitable development for my family.
Last summer, I was one of seven selected to interview Russell Simmons for MTV Base Meets. MTV Base Meets is a motivational series that allows young leaders a chance to interview global icons. Some featured personalities have included Nelson Mandela, Sir Richard Branson, Aliko Dangote, and many others. The producer, Catherine, and director, Angus, traveled from South Africa to New York to shoot the episode of MTV Base Meets with Russell Simmons. Before we interviewed Russell Simmons, Catherine and Angus wanted to shoot (video) profiles of my fellow panelists and me. This was done to give us the opportunity to showcase our talents.
I spent two days on a van with Catherine and Angus and watched how they shot the profiles of some of my fellow panelists before it was my turn. Seeing Catherine travel around with all her equipment and doing much of the shooting (even while in the van) reminded me that in the broadcast industry, even as a woman, you are expected to do EVERYTHING—this includes lifting heavy equipment. While on the van, Catherine and Angus discussed the amount of time they had left before they traveled back to South Africa, the different locations that they needed to cover, and how they would edit the profiles.
Although shooting my profile was exciting, it was very tiring and required lots of patience because Catherine sometimes had to do more than one take. Being a model, I know that there is so much to consider before and while shooting, e.g., the weather, good lighting, location, and whether you have a permit to shoot at a particular location; this was all just an affirmation of that fact the experiences that I had as a model working in non-ideal conditions prepared me to be a better journalist when it comes to working in difficult conditions.
On the day of the interview, I had three questions ready to ask Mr. Simmons. One was in regards to social media. Being that so many people use social media for their personal and professional lives, I asked Mr. Simmons what advice he could give them on how they could use it constructively. He replied by saying that “it’s nice to have access to so many different sources, but [one] should choose a subject matter that is inspiring.” And that people should be “uplifting dialogue” instead of “gossiping.” One of my fellow panelists asked him what advice he can give us on pursuing our dreams, and he mentioned the importance of working hard, having faith, being dedicated, and resilient. This interview experience definitely reaffirmed my goals to be an international journalist. I really enjoyed the international aspect of the entire team and how we came together, in a short amount of time, and accomplished a goal. MTV Base Meets is a perfect example of the reason why I would like to be a part of the broadcast industry because it gave me the opportunity to connect with a larger audience, and act as the creator of the message, rather than the message itself.
Exposed To Tragedy At Such An Early Age By Poojah Ganesh
COLLEGE PARK, MD-Death was a complete stranger to Michael “Mike” Dattaro when he was exposed to the loss of a loved one at age 16. Hailing from Colombia, Maryland, Mike is now a student at the University of Maryland as a rising junior, planning on becoming a journalism major. Born in Connecticut on June 6, 1993, Mike shared his story to show how this event has shaped him and made him what he is today.
He sits in front, swiveling side to side in his chair. He is a brunette with an almost-there smile, his brown eyes glinting. He dons white shorts with gray lining, a yellow graphic shirt, and black Addidas sandals. Having moved to Colombia, Maryland at age 3, Mike went to Long Reach High School in Howard County.
The tragic event was the death of his best friend, Ben Wortman. Sixteen-year-old Ben was hit by a car while cycling and was pronounced “brain dead” on the spot according to Mike.
SILVER SPRING, Md. – As a young girl, Kathryn Klett grew up watching electrons bouncing around and listening to nursery rhymes that went something like “Twinkle, twinkle, little star, E = IR.”
Today, the 18 year old looks back at some of her memorable childhood experiences. Kathryn’s dad was a physicist whose love for science had an impact on Kathryn’s childhood. She said with a big smile on her face that her father introduced her to science and made it seem cool. She talks a lot with her hands while describing her childhood. She said, her family had a pond outside their house and she would use her dad’s microscope to look into the pond. She would see diatoms, water fleas, algae, and many other water inhabitants all passing by so quickly in their microscopic world. With excitement, Kathryn shares another childhood memory.
“When I was little, I would play with science. I remember one time that I subjected my cat to experimentation - I tried to make a light bulb glow by rubbing it against his fur, in the hopes that the static electricity from his coat would make it glow purple. Whether it was making a radio out of lemons, or pouring vinegar into milk to make a kind of plastic, I would invent the kind of scientific fun that taught me to love the natural world around me,” she said.
COLLEGE PARK, MD - A young girl was faced with the realization that her new home and everything that she had grown to be familiar for to her would be separated by 10,000 miles.
Chelsea Croft a rising senior at the University of Maryland, College Park recalls the day that her parents sold their Severn, Maryland home and announced that their family would be moving to Melbourne, Australia. Coming from a household headed by an American mother and Australian father, Croft knew that her parents had plans to spend parts of their lives in both countries. She just was not ready for it.
College Park, Md.-Democratic Delegate Michael G. Summers clarified the thin line between being a civil servant and being a politician in today's lecture in order to establish his role in the world of politics.
Poojah Ganesh JOUR201 Professor Henry June 10, 2013
COLLEGE PARK, Md. - Maryland delegate Michael G. Summers discussed his pursuit for a better education system during an informal interview with University of Maryland students yesterday as he explained his support for the Prince George's County takeover bill that gave county executive Rushern Baker more control over the school system.
COLLEGE PARK, Md.- Delegate Michael G. Summers(D), talked about the district's efforts and progress in the Anacostia River Project aimed at cleaning up the bay, in an interview with University of Maryland Students.
COLLEGE PARK, Md. - Maryland delegate Michael G. Summers was interviewed yesterday by University of Maryland students, Summers talked about his work as a civil servant working for the community, influencing the majority, and building strong in-person relationships.
COLLEGE PARK, Md.- During the 2013 legislative session, there was a restructuring of the governance structure of the Prince George’s County board of education and office of the superintendent and Delegate Michael G. Summers, Democrat from District 47 supports this decision.
COLLEGE PARK, Md. - Delegate Michael G. Summers, Democrat from Prince George’s County, urged the immediate concern for Anacostia River cleanup on Monday during his speech.
COLLEGE PARK, Md - Maryland Delegate Michael G. Summers said in an interview that he supports the school takeover bill, a controversial approach to solving the problems of the Prince George's County education system.
COLLEGE PARK, Md - Maryland Delegate Michael G. Summers revealed his support for same-sex marriage to Maryland students when two years earlier he never showed his stance on controversial issues, on Monday.
COLLEGE PARK, Md - Maryland Delegate Michael G. Summers revealed his support for same-sex marriage to Maryland students but earlier in his terms he never stated his stance on controversial issues, on Monday.
COLLEGE PARK, Md. - State Delegate Michael G. Summers of Prince George's county expressed his worry for the accuracy of future journalism through the rising use of social media to University of Maryland students on Monday.
COLLEGE PARK, Md- As citizens of the United States we depend our political leaders to legislate with moral; however, do we understand that legislating moral is a different ball game? Delegate Michael G. Summers of the 47th district explained the difference Monday morning.
COLLEGE PARK,MD- The Anacostia River was once a viable marina that was used for transportation, shipping of goods, and for fishing, but now 20,000 tons of trash is entering the river each year hindering its use and there needs to be something done about it, according to Maryland state Delegate Michael G. Summers.
College Park, Md. - Police took pictures celebrating with students after Maryland beat Duke and discuss their different approach on Route one, on Thursday.
COLLEGE PARK, Md. - Two UMD Police officers report Thursday that preventative actions make the best have worked the best in combating crime among college students.
COLLEGE PARK, Md.-People have the perception that University of Maryland has a high crime rate, but two UMD police officers discussed Thursday their department's strategies for why crime has decreased greatly in the last 10 years.
University of Maryland police officers use tactics to stop crime
By Sandra Nyanchoka
COLLEGE PARK, Md. - Two University of Maryland police officers shared on Thursday different tactics they use to stop crime on campus since the 2006 crime spree.
University Police Seek to Expand Jurisdiction By Stacianna Donald
COLLEGE PARK, Md.- For 30 years University of Maryland police have had concurrent jurisdiction in the city of College Park, but now they seek to expand that jurisdiction “to provide better protection” to students living off campus.
COLLEGE PARK, Md. - Following a dreadful response to a student riot on route one a few years ago, UMD police officers looked for a more effective way to subdue student behavior. They soon discovered that sitting back was the best way to do so.
Identifying Mentally Ill Students Prevents Crime, Police Say By Poojah Ganesh
COLLEGE PARK, Md. - Thursday morning, UMD police officers said they have enforced protocol to ensure the safety of students such as the BETA program in order to avoid such incidents such as Davyon Green shooting two roommates and the Sandy Hook shootings,
COLLEGE PARK, Md. - While Prince George’s County has suffered limited improvements in crime rates, the University enjoys a safer campus with each year despite college students being “easy pickings” for criminals.
UMD Police Jurisdiction Affects Crime Reports. By Gabriella Aka
COLLEGE PARK, Md. - Some crimes cannot be reported in the University of Maryland crime statistics, said Capt. Robert Mueck of UMD Police Department in a Press conference today.
COLLEGE PARK, Md- A program created by the University of Maryland campus police targets campus issues, while limiting outside interests; thus leading to an all-in-all decrease in crime.
University of Maryland Police Face Scrutiny for Jurisdiction Limits
By Chelsea Croft
COLLEGE PARK, Md. - Off-campus University of Maryland students are not a priority to the school's police department, even if they live across the street due to the Clery Act.
University of Maryland police use unique tactics to stop crime
By Sandra Nyanchoka
COLLEGE PARK, Md. - University of Maryland police department manager, Capt. Robert P. Mueck shared on Thursday different tactics used to stop crime on campus since the 2006 crime spree.
Maryland Strategic Enforcement Response Team Targets Crime Hot Spots – Route 1 By Sheng Chi Lim
COLLEGE PARK, Md. – A university police department captain addressed on Thursday how the Strategic Enforcement Response Team (SERT) had successfully cracked down the crime rate in the city for the past 15 years in maintaining a safer community.
University police flub training in temporary detainment of reporters By Kathryn Klett
COLLEGE PARK, Md. - Campus police officers who forced student reporters to leave public land outside of the University of Maryland's Center for Advanced Study of Language went against their training in doing so.
COLLEGE PARK, Md., - University of Maryland Police took pictures celebrating with students on Route One and said they have a new approach when dealing with student riots, on Thursday.
Today, we post 300 words about a turning point in our lives or a significant experience that might make us worthy of a profile.
ReplyDeleteAs my sophomore year came to an end I started letting go of a dream that I’ve had my entire life. Everyone grows up with big dreams but not everyone turns their dreams into reality.
DeleteI’ve known since fifth grade that I wanted to play basketball in college for the University of Maryland. In sixth grade I watched the Maryland women’s basketball team win the national championship and I received a basketball, a picture, a t-shirt, and a hat all signed by the championship team. From then on I knew that the University of Maryland was the only school for me. By the time I reached my freshman year of high school I had received my first offer to play basketball in college. Although, all of it was very exciting and I was grateful I realized it wasn’t Maryland. So I asked my mom if I could go to the Maryland Elite Camp, a camp that a lot of the best players in the country attend. I got myself on their radar but they still weren’t “officially” recruiting me. Once I entered my sophomore I knew I had to work harder than I’ve ever worked. That school year flew by and I saw my dream slipping through my hands. I told my mom I didn’t really want to go to Maryland anymore even though truthfully they just didn’t want me. “You should go to the Maryland camp one last time. You love it there!” she said. I agreed to go, and I understood that this was my last chance to have them officially recruit me. So I went. I played my butt off at the camp and Brenda Frese, the head coach at Maryland, saw and offered me a scholarship. It’s crazy when you turn your dreams into a reality.
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DeleteLife has never been a walk in the park for me. It always seems as though I have to work harder than the next person. Whenever another obstacle came along I always knew I could get through it. I’m married with two beautiful boys. My first son was born healthy and is growing into a handsome, intelligent, and fun-loving young man. My second born was diagnosed with sickle cell disease when he was just a few days old. It is a hereditary blood disorder that decreases his red blood cells' flexibility and results in a risk of various complications. I don’t think I’ll ever forget the day I found out. I was sitting on the couch with my newborn in my arms. I was laughing and playing with him, telling him what a handsome boy he was. Just then the phone rang and it was my son’s pediatrician. She told me his newborn screening results had come back positive for the disease. Almost instantly my vision blurred from my tears. I looked down at my baby boy and he just seemed so different at that point, so much more fragile and in need of my love and affection. I cried several times a day for about a week. I couldn’t believe this was happening to my family. I thought about all the trials and tribulations I’d been through and they all seemed so minor compared to this. I didn’t think I could make it through this one. I went on blaming my husband and myself for a few weeks because I knew that we had each passed a gene of the trait on to him and that’s how he’d gotten the disease. I cried and blamed for a while. One day I woke up and the pain didn’t seem unbearable anymore. I was able to think clearly. It was then that I realized this had nothing to do with me, but everything to do with my son. It was a turning point in my life. I realized I needed to be strong for him more than I needed to be strong for myself. I am his mother and I will do everything to make him as comfortable as possible. I will become knowledgeable on the subject so that I can help him in any way possible. I decided that we would get through this together.
ReplyDeleteI could still remember how unfilial and rebellious I was during my high school years. The only thing that I cared about was my friends. I seldom talked to my parents because I disliked the way they questioned me whenever I went out with my friends. We argued with each other a lot because I was annoyed by the conservative home rules that they always forced me to follow. I was never given enough freedom to do whatever I want even though I was already an adult.
ReplyDeleteA letter totally changed me after I studied abroad:
Hi, Sweetheart! When you are reading this letter, Mom and Dad have already left the United States. From now on, you have to learn everything on your own and no matter what difficulties you will be facing in four years later, remember not to evade. Mummy and Daddy have faith in you that you are strong enough to defeat those setbacks. Although United States is far from our home, don’t afraid my child, you are never alone because we are always there giving you support, waiting for you and missing you on the other side of the earth. When I recalled the time we spent together, Mummy and Daddy hoped that you would understand our overprotectiveness and you would not feel uncomfortable. Those actions were our representations of love and care. We love you as always. Take care.
Even now, my eyes still brim with tears every time I read through the sentences. I hate myself for being so immature that time. Now I realize how important my parents are to me. All they do was for the sake of their children. How I wish they were beside me right now. I miss you very much, Mom and Dad.
Seven years.
ReplyDeleteIt may not seem that long, but at my age, it’s just a little under half a lifetime. It’s how long I was in math, science, and computer science programs in school, and it has been too long.
But I never had a chance. Dad is a physicist, and so I grew up stargazing and watching electrons bouncing around, instead of doing whatever else kids my age did. My nursery rhymes went something like this: “Twinkle, twinkle, little star, E = IR.”
I’m not kidding. To this day, my father’s colleagues are convinced that he’s ruined me for life.
What I was really interested in, however, were Dad’s old biology books. They told me why eyes are blue, and that the mythological hydra is real (and lives in the pond next door). I decided that biology was the way for me to go, and once I discovered animal science, the deal was sealed. My job was going to be to give a voice to those furred or feathered citizens of the world who could not speak for themselves.
Funny how that works out, isn’t it?
The thing about becoming a journalist, I have decided, is that the subject I am now studying is preparing me to speak for citizens of the world better than biology ever could have. It has been a complete switch to the other camp! But so far it has been an adventure worth embarking upon. I am looking forward to the day when someone will give me his or her story and ask me to tell it for them. And when I start writing, I will know that I will have worked to prepare myself to give that tale the best that I can be.
A TURNING POINT IN MY LIFE
ReplyDeleteIt was when I was 5 that both my mother and father had news to share with me that would forever change my life.
It was the entrance of a new baby. I was excited to know that I would have someone to care for, rather than just my Barbie dolls.
I had my life figured out before the baby came. I promised my parents that I would do anything to take care of the baby.
I cherished this stranger very much before she was born.
After she was born, it was another story.
My life dramatically changed.
I got less attention. My new baby sister could not play with me at first. I was just starting school.
I was facing a five-year-old crisis already.
I constantly tried to sabotage Aarthi in every way possible because I was jealous.
While my antics were no match for Aarthi’s cuteness, I realized that I was an older sister and a leader.
I had a mission. I set forth to help her walk. I played with her and read to her. When she was 8, I taught her to ride the bike. Today, I drive her to places.
It was leadership that blossomed in our coming-of-age memoirs.
This leadership became visible in school, parties, clubs such as the Creative Writing Club, sports, dance, music, and so forth. Growing up with my sister, I have learned a lot about myself. She has indirectly taught me to become a mentor to many others as well.
In fact, the experience with Aarthi has and still is preparing me for the addition of our puppy. I have become more responsible and dependable.
While my sister and I do fight a lot, we defend each other because our bond is one that can never be replaceable.
Poojah Ganesh
JOUR201
June 3, 2013
Professor Henry
“Your 2011-2012 Miss Harriet Tubman Quadrangle is…” I squeezed my opponent’s hand tighter than ever as the host led all in the auditorium into a breathtaking silence. “Phoenix Williamson.”
ReplyDeleteRecollections of winning the title of “Miss Quad” over a year ago still rest vividly within my head. I was excited, yet overwhelmingly consumed with emotions and anxiety as I was officially met with the realization of just how big of a task I’d just accepted. In mere moments, I’d become the new representation of over 640 female freshman minds at Howard University. While being crowned, I looked into the audience at the hundreds that were smiling up at me. Without talking, their expressions spoke to me. I’d had a feeling of being indirectly charged by their smiles to ensure that they remain there throughout their freshman year. I was the present image of them, their happiness…mine.
Ironically, I never wanted to live in “The Quad.” Prior to arriving at Howard, I’d heard nothing but negative remarks about in via social networking groups. The advice that most of the individuals gave regarding dorm was to “stay away best as you could.” Unfortunately, the “Quad” had been stereotypically burdened with being known for housing the wild, more “free-spirited” student. Coming from a conservative background, this wasn’t me. Contrastingly, other option, The Annex,” was characterized as that for the more studious individual. I was assigned to “The Quad.”
That Fall I moved into “The Quad;” complaining with every box I hoisted up stairs to my non air-conditioned room. “The Annex” had elevators and central AC! Surprisingly, weeks later, I’d begun to see this hot, yet friendly dungeon as a perfect venue to begin establishing myself as a student leader at Howard University. Days later, my RA had announced the release of the application for the Miss Quad pageant. The rest is no mystery!
You could say I was bitten by the traveling bug. Or maybe you wouldn’t say that because I was only 12 years old and my parents made me leave home. An experience that influenced my life completely was when my family moved to Australia. We didn’t take a flight from BWI Airport to Sydney or Melbourne like most other families would. We drove across the country in our red Nissan minivan. A lot of Americans can’t say they’ve seen the United States, only their hometown and a few other locations. I’ve been blessed to visit thirty-three of the fifty states in America including Niagara Falls and Toronto, Canada.
ReplyDeleteAt the time it was a bit exhausting sleeping in the car or random late night hotels. We almost never had a home-cooked meal, always ate at some fast food joint. But I wouldn't take it back for anything. It took us 4 months to drive coast to coast, and we saw some great sites. Sneaking up on wild buffalo in North Dakota, hiking the Grand Canyon, and touring Alcatraz Prison off of San Francisco are a few main tourist things I remember my family doing.
Eventually we flew out of California and landed in Sydney with a few days layover in Hawaii. I was surprised to find it was extremely commercialized in Wai Ki Ki where my parents had booked our hotel. However, the water wasn't anything less than I expected. It was clear blue and small fish would swim next to you not far from the shore. The Polynesian Cultural Center was an awesome attraction because it was as if all the South Pacific islands gathered at one place to show sightseers their culture.
After landing in Sydney, we saw the Sydney Opera House and my parents acted out my dad’s proposal to my mom. We had driven across the entire United States, why stop now. For a few days we stayed with old family friends in Sydney. Then we drove to Canberra, which is the capital city of Australia. That was a bit boring, but we finally made it Melbourne where my dad’s family is. This experience is something I will cherish forever because it turned the ordinary routine of moving into an extraordinary adventure.
When one comes close to losing someone dear, many things preoccupy his/her mind. The day i heard that my dad had been in a car accident. I immediately realized how a split second could change a life forever. My dad has always been my mentor. Friend, adviser and protector, and at that Moment, thinking that i might never see him again made me realize just how Precious life can be.
ReplyDeleteHe made it out alive. I was very grateful to God. In the days that followed i took care of him. Through those sad days, i learned that life is short and one second could be the end. That's when i made up my mind to take control, to strive for perfection And to live. I promised myself that i will chase my dreams and passions and be the best because if I - as a human being- cannot control when my life could end, i should at least control how i live it.
I went on with that conviction and won several opportunities including my selection to be part of a harmony organization in Italy. Ever since, i do what my heart tells me and not what others think i should do. It gives me a sense of fulfillment and peace.
Death is a strange thing to have to face. At 20, I still have trouble wrapping my mind around the idea of it and at 16, I definitely wasn't prepared to face it but unfortunately I had no choice. Three days before the start of my junior year of high school, one of my best friends was killed while riding his bike. He and two of my other friends had decided to go for a late night bike ride and he was hit from behind by car while riding on a road near our old elementary school. My mother woke me up early the next morning to tell me because she didn't want me to hear via a text or facebook.
ReplyDeleteThe only way to describe the next few weeks is "foggy." I spent every day with my friends and we were all just in a daze. I couldn't think about anything but what had happened. Eventually, we all had to accept that this wasn't changing and had to find a way to move on from it.
I am actually thankful that it happened right before school started. The start of school forced me to keep a routine. I had to go to school, do my work, and start preparing for hockey season. Without school, I probably would've spent all my time locked in my room.
This event is by far the most significant turning point I've experienced in my life. I wanted to think of something else to write about but found it impossible because I knew nothing compared to this event when it comes to turning my life around. My junior year of high school was, by far, my best academic year. I also had a breakout year on my hockey team. Dealing with a death of someone so close forced me to accept that death can happen to anyone at any time and that made me want to do my best in everything I do. While at first foggy, this ended up being a very clarifying experience that I feel has made me a better person.
Mike Dattaro
Sometimes the littlest things can end having a big impact on your life.
ReplyDeleteIt was my sophomore year of high school and I was in gym class when I noticed a kid shooting the basketball by himself. I decided to go up to him and ask if I could play with him. He was very shy and did not really give me answer, but I decided to anyways.
The decision to go play basketball with this kid changed my life.
The kid who was shooting around was Kevin, a freshman at my high school with Down Syndrome. At the time, I did not know much about Down Syndrome, but after about five minutes of shooting around I became comfortable and felt a connection with Kevin.
And from there on our friendship was something like I have never experienced.
It turned out that year Kevin was going to be the manager of the basketball team that year, so we were always together. By the time I was a senior, Kevin and I sat together every day at lunch, roamed the halls and put pranks on other students, I aided for his special needs class, and participated in the Special Olympics.
We had formed an amazing friendship. To this day I still consider him my best friend. We tweet at each other, Facebook message, or text at least a few times a week and he always ends the conservation with the same thing; today was the best day ever!!! And that’s what has had the biggest impact on me. Before meeting Kevin, I took life for granted. I didn’t wake up every morning and cherish all the great things in life. Kevin will probably never live alone, go to college, or be able to drive a car, but every day is the best day ever? If he can have such a great outlook on life, why can’t I? And that is what has changed me forever. I now take advantage of all the great things in life, like me my friendship with Kevin.
People tell me how much I mean to Kevin and stuff all the time. Each time I respond with the same thing, I haven’t changed his life, Kevin has changed mine.
When I decided to attend the University of Maryland, I also decided to walk on the track team. I got a spot on the team, and less than two months into training we, found out that the team would be cut next year, in response to a budget deficit in the athletic department. Juggling school and a sport, caused enough stress, but I then had to worry about transferring and paying for school. I had grown to like the University of Maryland, but was not completely opposed to transferring. The more time that I spent at UMD, the less I wanted to leave, and the more I hoped that we could raise enough money to bring the team back. I was injured for nearly the entire season and struggled to be successful once I was able to run again. My grades suffered, and I began to regret decision to attend the school.
ReplyDeleteDuring the summer between my freshman and sophomore years, I had a full time job, and was also dedicated to training as much as I could, with hope that the team would raise enough money. Summer break felt nothing like a break, as the routine became work, workout, sleep, repeat. But, as the school year approached, the team was notified that we had raised enough money.Being able to compete for my school was exciting, and I was ready to have a good season. Things were much better but not much easier. I realized that there will always be a struggle, and that’s never an excuse not to do well. It was a tough time, but I try now not to dwell on problems, and do what I have to do no matter what I’m struggling with.
The most difficult time in my life was when my family fell apart during the mortgage crisis. In 2004, my parents, my brother, and I moved from our dingy, basement apartment in a terrible P.G. county neighborhood into a pristine, newly-built townhouse in Howard County. We enjoyed a peaceful life in Howard County for a few years until our bills started piling up. The first serious threat to our peace came in 2008. We owed the county roughly $5,500 in unpaid property taxes, and we were in danger of losing our home. Because my parents did not speak English very well and because my brother was too lazy and stubborn to help, I was tasked with addressing this issue. This event established a precedent where my parents would turn to me with any similar issues. Dealing with the family’s finances was incredibly demoralizing. I always knew how little we had and how close we were to losing our way of life.
ReplyDeleteA lot of things happened in the following years. My father lost his job. My mother was forced to work two. With bills and a mortgage that would have been barely payable with two incomes, my father was slacking, going out everyday to drink instead of finding work. My mother met Damian, a man who would later become her husband. The house was getting foreclosed on. My mother declared bankruptcy. The day I graduated from high school, my mother, my brother, and I packed our bags and furniture and left our townhouse to live with Damian in an old, somewhat run-down house in Beltsville.
While emotionally taxing, I value my experiences greatly. They’ve molded me into the person I am today. In those awful years, I learned so much about adult life, relationships, parenting, and the harsh realities of the world. Some things are still difficult today, but I believe that these experiences were a necessary and inevitable development for my family.
Interview with Russell Simmons
ReplyDeleteLast summer, I was one of seven selected to interview Russell Simmons for MTV Base Meets. MTV Base Meets is a motivational series that allows young leaders a chance to interview global icons. Some featured personalities have included Nelson Mandela, Sir Richard Branson, Aliko Dangote, and many others. The producer, Catherine, and director, Angus, traveled from South Africa to New York to shoot the episode of MTV Base Meets with Russell Simmons. Before we interviewed Russell Simmons, Catherine and Angus wanted to shoot (video) profiles of my fellow panelists and me. This was done to give us the opportunity to showcase our talents.
I spent two days on a van with Catherine and Angus and watched how they shot the profiles of some of my fellow panelists before it was my turn. Seeing Catherine travel around with all her equipment and doing much of the shooting (even while in the van) reminded me that in the broadcast industry, even as a woman, you are expected to do EVERYTHING—this includes lifting heavy equipment. While on the van, Catherine and Angus discussed the amount of time they had left before they traveled back to South Africa, the different locations that they needed to cover, and how they would edit the profiles.
Although shooting my profile was exciting, it was very tiring and required lots of patience because Catherine sometimes had to do more than one take. Being a model, I know that there is so much to consider before and while shooting, e.g., the weather, good lighting, location, and whether you have a permit to shoot at a particular location; this was all just an affirmation of that fact the experiences that I had as a model working in non-ideal conditions prepared me to be a better journalist when it comes to working in difficult conditions.
On the day of the interview, I had three questions ready to ask Mr. Simmons. One was in regards to social media. Being that so many people use social media for their personal and professional lives, I asked Mr. Simmons what advice he could give them on how they could use it constructively. He replied by saying that “it’s nice to have access to so many different sources, but [one] should choose a subject matter that is inspiring.” And that people should be “uplifting dialogue” instead of “gossiping.” One of my fellow panelists asked him what advice he can give us on pursuing our dreams, and he mentioned the importance of working hard, having faith, being dedicated, and resilient. This interview experience definitely reaffirmed my goals to be an international journalist. I really enjoyed the international aspect of the entire team and how we came together, in a short amount of time, and accomplished a goal. MTV Base Meets is a perfect example of the reason why I would like to be a part of the broadcast industry because it gave me the opportunity to connect with a larger audience, and act as the creator of the message, rather than the message itself.
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By Poojah Ganesh
COLLEGE PARK, MD-Death was a complete stranger to Michael “Mike” Dattaro when he was exposed to the loss of a loved one at age 16. Hailing from Colombia, Maryland, Mike is now a student at the University of Maryland as a rising junior, planning on becoming a journalism major. Born in Connecticut on June 6, 1993, Mike shared his story to show how this event has shaped him and made him what he is today.
He sits in front, swiveling side to side in his chair. He is a brunette with an almost-there smile, his brown eyes glinting. He dons white shorts with gray lining, a yellow graphic shirt, and black Addidas sandals. Having moved to Colombia, Maryland at age 3, Mike went to Long Reach High School in Howard County.
The tragic event was the death of his best friend, Ben Wortman. Sixteen-year-old Ben was hit by a car while cycling and was pronounced “brain dead” on the spot according to Mike.
“Twinkle, twinkle, little star, E = IR.”
ReplyDeleteSILVER SPRING, Md. – As a young girl, Kathryn Klett grew up watching electrons bouncing around and listening to nursery rhymes that went something like “Twinkle, twinkle, little star, E = IR.”
Today, the 18 year old looks back at some of her memorable childhood experiences. Kathryn’s dad was a physicist whose love for science had an impact on Kathryn’s childhood. She said with a big smile on her face that her father introduced her to science and made it seem cool. She talks a lot with her hands while describing her childhood. She said, her family had a pond outside their house and she would use her dad’s microscope to look into the pond. She would see diatoms, water fleas, algae, and many other water inhabitants all passing by so quickly in their microscopic world. With excitement, Kathryn shares another childhood memory.
“When I was little, I would play with science. I remember one time that I subjected my cat to experimentation - I tried to make a light bulb glow by rubbing it against his fur, in the hopes that the static electricity from his coat would make it glow purple. Whether it was making a radio out of lemons, or pouring vinegar into milk to make a kind of plastic, I would invent the kind of scientific fun that taught me to love the natural world around me,” she said.
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ReplyDeleteCOLLEGE PARK, MD - A young girl was faced with the realization that her new home and everything that she had grown to be familiar for to her would be separated by 10,000 miles.
ReplyDeleteChelsea Croft a rising senior at the University of Maryland, College Park recalls the day that her parents sold their Severn, Maryland home and announced that their family would be moving to Melbourne, Australia. Coming from a household headed by an American mother and Australian father, Croft knew that her parents had plans to spend parts of their lives in both countries. She just was not ready for it.
College Park, Md.-Democratic Delegate Michael G. Summers clarified the thin line between being a civil servant and being a politician in today's lecture in order to establish his role in the world of politics.
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JOUR201
Professor Henry
June 10, 2013
COLLEGE PARK, Md. - Maryland delegate Michael G. Summers discussed his pursuit for a better education system during an informal interview with University of Maryland students yesterday as he explained his support for the Prince George's County takeover bill that gave county executive Rushern Baker more control over the school system.
ReplyDeleteCOLLEGE PARK, Md.- Delegate Michael G. Summers(D), talked about the district's efforts and progress in the Anacostia River Project aimed at cleaning up the bay, in an interview with University of Maryland Students.
ReplyDeleteCollege Park, Md. - Maryland Delegate Michael Summers has big plans that could lead to a much cleaner Anacostia River.
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COLLEGE PARK, Md. - Maryland delegate Michael G. Summers was interviewed yesterday by University of Maryland students, Summers talked about his work as a civil servant working for the community, influencing the majority, and building strong in-person relationships.
ReplyDeleteCOLLEGE PARK, Md.- During the 2013 legislative session, there was a restructuring of the governance structure of the Prince George’s County board of education and office of the superintendent and Delegate Michael G. Summers, Democrat from District 47 supports this decision.
ReplyDeleteCOLLEGE PARK, Md. - Delegate Michael G. Summers, Democrat from Prince George’s County, urged the immediate concern for Anacostia River cleanup on Monday during his speech.
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DeleteCOLLEGE PARK, Md - Maryland Delegate Michael G. Summers said in an interview that he supports the school takeover bill, a controversial approach to solving the problems of the Prince George's County education system.
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ReplyDeleteCOLLEGE PARK, Md - Maryland Delegate Michael G. Summers revealed his support for same-sex marriage to Maryland students when two years earlier he never showed his stance on controversial issues, on Monday.
DeleteCOLLEGE PARK, Md - Maryland Delegate Michael G. Summers revealed his support for same-sex marriage to Maryland students but earlier in his terms he never stated his stance on controversial issues, on Monday.
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ReplyDeleteCOLLEGE PARK, Md. - State Delegate Michael G. Summers of Prince George's county expressed his worry for the accuracy of future journalism through the rising use of social media to University of Maryland students on Monday.
ReplyDeleteCOLLEGE PARK, Md- As citizens of the United States we depend our political leaders to legislate with moral; however, do we understand that legislating moral is a different ball game? Delegate Michael G. Summers of the 47th district explained the difference Monday morning.
ReplyDeleteCOLLEGE PARK,MD- The Anacostia River was once a viable marina that was used for transportation, shipping of goods, and for fishing, but now 20,000 tons of trash is entering the river each year hindering its use and there needs to be something done about it, according to Maryland state Delegate Michael G. Summers.
ReplyDeleteToday, Jour201 students talk about campus safety issues with University Police. Soon, you will see their leads. Prof. Henry
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ReplyDeleteCollege Park, Md. - Police took pictures celebrating with students after Maryland beat Duke and discuss their different approach on Route one, on Thursday.
ReplyDeleteCOLLEGE PARK, Md. - Two UMD Police officers report Thursday that preventative actions make the best have worked the best in combating crime among college students.
ReplyDeleteTwo UMD Police officers report Thursday that preventative actions work the best at controlling student celebrations and crime.
DeleteCOLLEGE PARK, Md.-People have the perception that University of Maryland has a high crime rate, but two UMD police officers discussed Thursday their department's strategies for why crime has decreased greatly in the last 10 years.
ReplyDeleteUniversity of Maryland police officers use tactics to stop crime
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COLLEGE PARK, Md. - Two University of Maryland police officers shared on Thursday different tactics they use to stop crime on campus since the 2006 crime spree.
University Police Seek to Expand Jurisdiction
ReplyDeleteBy Stacianna Donald
COLLEGE PARK, Md.- For 30 years University of Maryland police have had concurrent jurisdiction in the city of College Park, but now they seek to expand that jurisdiction “to provide better protection” to students living off campus.
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ReplyDeleteCOLLEGE PARK, Md. - Following a dreadful response to a student riot on route one a few years ago, UMD police officers looked for a more effective way to subdue student behavior. They soon discovered that sitting back was the best way to do so.
ReplyDeleteIdentifying Mentally Ill Students Prevents Crime, Police Say
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COLLEGE PARK, Md. - Thursday morning, UMD police officers said they have enforced protocol to ensure the safety of students such as the BETA program in order to avoid such incidents such as Davyon Green shooting two roommates and the Sandy Hook shootings,
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ReplyDeleteCOLLEGE PARK, Md. - While Prince George’s County has suffered limited improvements in crime rates, the University enjoys a safer campus with each year despite college students being “easy pickings” for criminals.
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COLLEGE PARK, Md. - Some crimes cannot be reported in the University of Maryland crime statistics, said Capt. Robert Mueck of UMD Police Department in a Press conference today.
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ReplyDeleteCracking down on college weekends: SERT
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COLLEGE PARK, Md- A program created by the University of Maryland campus police targets campus issues, while limiting outside interests; thus leading to an all-in-all decrease in crime.
University of Maryland Police Face Scrutiny for Jurisdiction Limits
ReplyDeleteBy Chelsea Croft
COLLEGE PARK, Md. - Off-campus University of Maryland students are not a priority to the school's police department, even if they live across the street due to the Clery Act.
University of Maryland police use unique tactics to stop crime
ReplyDeleteBy Sandra Nyanchoka
COLLEGE PARK, Md. - University of Maryland police department manager, Capt. Robert P. Mueck shared on Thursday different tactics used to stop crime on campus since the 2006 crime spree.
Maryland Strategic Enforcement Response Team Targets Crime Hot Spots – Route 1
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COLLEGE PARK, Md. – A university police department captain addressed on Thursday how the Strategic Enforcement Response Team (SERT) had successfully cracked down the crime rate in the city for the past 15 years in maintaining a safer community.
University police flub training in temporary detainment of reporters
ReplyDeleteBy Kathryn Klett
COLLEGE PARK, Md. - Campus police officers who forced student reporters to leave public land outside of the University of Maryland's Center for Advanced Study of Language went against their training in doing so.
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ReplyDeleteCOLLEGE PARK, Md., - University of Maryland Police took pictures celebrating with students on Route One and said they have a new approach when dealing with student riots, on Thursday.
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