College Park Guide 2012

THE DIAMONDBACK

2012 College Park Guide

How to navigate College Park: A beginner’s guide

By Nick FoleySta� writer

Simply learning how to mesh into a new environment is over-whelming 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 k i 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 ra-diates happiness and youth, and without a nearby shoreline, it’s also your best bet for tanning.

DON’T: Bring your laptop char-gers 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 gath-erings. 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 di-sheveled, wondering where you went wrong in life.

Besides, it’s teem ing w ith STDs, and you will get chlamyd-ia. And die.

DO: Be careful about where you park: You will quickly learn that the Department of Transpor-tation 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 re-member 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.

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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

JOSEPH BAILEYBusiness professor

English professor

JONATHAN ROSENBERGmathematics professor

RANDY ONTIVEROS

“Sit closer to the front of the class. Don’t open your laptops until you �nd 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 o� on the right foot.”

“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 o�ce hours early in the semester makes a huge di�erence. Not a lot of students do it, but we’re here.”

“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 peo-ple shouldn’t be afraid to interact. … Students should feel that professors are here to help them and are not in an adversarial position.”

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 stu-dents knew, it seems pretty simple.

We obviously all know not to take our cell phones out, constant-ly 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 insurmount-able 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.


By Annika McGinnisFor 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.

BARS

Cornerstone Grill and Loft (AKA “C-Stone”): One of College Park’s most popular bars, located on Route 1 next to Knox Road. It’s open u nti l 1:40 a.m. Su nday through Thursday and 2:40 a.m. Friday and Saturday. There’s a dance floor in the upstairs loft. Be careful, warns senior government and politics major Nicole Zion, because “the scene can get rowdy in a bad way fast.”

R.J. Bentley’s: T he resident sports bar, right next to Cor-nerstone. It has pretty standard bar food (a lot of fried dishes and burgers). As long as you can deal with sticky floors — and walls — it’s a staple in College Park.

“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 new-comers 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 — and the food is good. There are cheap drinks and themed events. It’s open until 2 a.m. Sunday through T hursday and 3 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays. For grad-uate student Julia Bui, Looney’s is her favorite because “it’s close and shuttle-accessible.”

T h e B a rk in g D og: A not her newcomer, this bar replaced the Thirsty Turtle on Route 1 and is arguably the strictest at enforcing no underage drinking. It can be a little expensive, but the atmo-sphere is nicer. Tuesday is Salsa Night and Wednesday is Trivia Night. It’s open until 12:30 a.m. Monday through Thursday and 2 a.m. Friday and Saturday.

Applebee’s: Not really a bar, but come for karaoke on Thurs-days and happy hour specials. It’s down Route 1 next to Hartwick Road and is open until 1 a.m. Monday through Thursday, 2 a.m. Friday and Saturday and midnight on Sunday.

HOOKAH

Debates over side e�ects aside, it’s an alternative to the traditional bar scene. There are Prince Café and Mosaic Café, both found in the Campus Village Shopping Center across from The Varsity. Café Hookah, which opened this spring, is right o� Route 1 on Lehigh Road, near Potbelly’s.

The bar features live perfor-mances from students and local musicians and food from Krazi Kebob, the Middle Eastern restau-rant next door. It closes at 12 a.m. Sunday, 1 a.m. Monday through Thursday and 2 a.m. on Friday and Saturday.

LATE-NIGHT EATING

It’s an unquestionable neces-sity for college students. Luckily, College Park has every thing, from places that cater to drunken

a college park staple, R.J. Bentley’s sports bar, which is almost always as packed as it is in the picture above, offers a more fratty scene than some of the other city bars. FILE PHOTO/the diamondback

cravings to low-key hangouts for stressed-out insomniacs. The food may not be amazing, but at 3 a.m., who really cares?

Ratsie’s Pizza: Hot, greasy food, students in various degrees of in-toxication, occasional arrests for chair-throwings — you’re always in for an interesting time. Located right across from Cornerstone on the corner of Knox Road, it’s open until 11:30 p.m. Sunday and 1:30 a.m. Monday through Saturday.

McDonald’s: No description needed. Open 24 hours a day. L ocated nex t to t he Ca mpus Village Shopping Center across from The Varsity.

Plato’s Diner: Large portions of Greek-inspired food and tradition-al diner dishes, if you can make the trek all the way down the hill late at night. Located on Route 1 near Calvert Road. Open until 1 a.m. Sunday through Thursday and 24 hours Friday and Saturday.

D.P. Dough: Late-night cal-zones. Open until 2 a.m. Monday to Wednesday and 3 a.m. Thursday through Saturday. Located in the Campus Village Shopping Center.

Panda: Americanized Chinese food. It’s right off Route 1 on Lehigh Road and open until 3 a.m. Monday through Thursday, 4 a.m. Friday and Saturday and 1 a.m. on Sunday.

Yogiberry: Located on Route 1 near Ratsie’s, it’s a make-it-your-self frozen yogurt place with a huge assortment of toppings. It’s a�ordable, said senior government and politics major Janelle Asiedu. It’s a good place to go before going out, since it closes at 10 p.m. “It’s a nice place to go chill with friends at night if you’re not big on bars and parties, but you don’t want to stay in your room all night,” Asiedu said.

“Plus watching people on Route 1 is like standing at the front row of a parade. You never know what you’ll see next.”

REAL FOOD

The Calvert House Inn: It’s a seafood-specializing restaurant and pub located in Riverdale, just about a mile from the campus, near the Calvert Mansion, a National

WHILE IT MAY NOT BE the healthiest option, students looking for something other than bars and restaurants on late weekend nights should venture 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

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How to make it a good, good night


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

SAMI AHMEDSenior 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 PARKERJunior 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 HANLEYSophomore 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 COCKRELLJunior government and politics major

What we wish we knew

Bagels & Coffee22 7-Eleven47 The Bagel Place14 Starbucks

Ice Cream, Smoothies & Yogurt9 Cold Stone Creamery57 Smoothie King39 Yogi Berry

Pizza8 Domino’s Pizza59 Ledo Restaurant44 Papa John’s Pizza20 Ratsie’s Terrapin Eatery

Restaurants & Spirits4 Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill43 Aroy Thai73 Big Play Sports10 Boston Market23 China Cafe13 Chipotle Mexican Grill52 Cluckster’s61 Cornerstone Grill & Loft67 District Dumplings50 Five Guys29 Hookah Cafe17 Jason’s Deli37 Jimmy John’s66 Kiyoko Express26 Krazi Kebob59 Ledo Restaurant48 Lime Fresh Grill27 Marathon Deli11 Noodles & Co.32 Panda68 Pho Thom2 Plato’s Diner33 Pot Belly’s20 Ratsie’s Terrapin Eatery62 RJ Bentley’s Restaurant55 Shanghai54 Subway34 Ten Ren’s Tea House35 The Barking Dog46 Wasabi Bistro42 Yami Yami

Banks18 Bank of America39 Capital One

Books49 Bookholder’s40 Maryland Book Exchange

Clothes, Gifts & Boutiques64 Big Planet Comics40 Maryland Book Exchange41 On Cloud Nine12 Rugged Warehouse15 University Shop

Nail, Hair Care & Tanning63B Alina’s Hair Design30 The Beach Tanning Center65 College Park Barber Shop56 The Hair Cuttery28 Kevin’s Nails

Offi ce Buildings60 College Park City Hall78 College Park Center19 Kaplan Education Center70 T Mobile

Nail, Hair Care & Tanning, cont.37 Revo Nails 31 Today’s Hair

Laundries & Dry Cleaning74 Zips

Lodging & Travel3 Quality Inn & Suites

Mini-Markets & Pharmacy22 7-Eleven7 CVS Pharmacy

Music, Videos & Electronics58 A to Z Wireless6 Gamestop16 Radio Shack

Printing, Copying & Postage5 FedEx Kinko’s Copies25 UPS Store

Sportswear & Equipment24 College Park Bicycles21 David’s Shoe Repair40 Maryland Book Exchange12 Rugged Warehouse51 Three Stripes

Miscellaneous33B Curious Tattoos

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By Lauren ReddingSenior 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 actual-ly 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 nu mber of items on your bucket list.

First Look Fair: The fair is a huge assembly of on-ca mpus g roups a nd orga n i zations 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 fu ll 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 foot-ball game Oct. 20 against North

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

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

C o m e d y s h o w: E v e r y f a l l , Student Entertainment Events b r i n g s a c o m e d i a n t o t h e campus for a big performance. Past performers have included Aziz Ansari, Mike Birbiglia and Demetri Martin. The comedian announcement is usually made in September. Get tickets fast because it’s usually held in Cole Field House, which can only hold so many people. And be prepared for a stomach cramp.

D e-st re ss w ith puppie s: At the end of the semester, right before finals, the Student Gov-ern ment A ssociation usua l ly brings puppies to Stamp Student Union so students can come in and relax.

It’s probably the most brilliant idea the SGA has ever had, and people go crazy for it. Stay tuned for the date and make sure to get there early. Also, did I mention PUPPIES?

Art Attack: The academic year ends with a huge concert blowout hosted by SEE. Last year, B.o.B. performed. Past acts have also included Weezer, Ben Folds and Nelly. SEE usually announces the

artist in April. It costs less than $10 and there are fun events on McK-eldin 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 Mary-land undergraduate experience.

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Where to go? Here are the year’s hottest events


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Historic Landmark. Happy hour is from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. every day. Karaoke nights are Thurs-days 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 restau-rant/performance venue/book-shop/art gallery opened in Hy-attsville 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 hu rsday, 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 Loo-ney’s Pub “have the best brunch around” and “can be a good way to wrap up the weekend.”

OFF-CAMPUS ACTIVITIES

Movies: T he closest theater is the Regal Hyattsville Royale Stadium 14. It’s in the Univer-sity Town Center, near student apartment building The Towers a n d e a te 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.

Ice Skating: A winter classic. It’s no Christmas at Rockefeller Center, but for poor college stu-dents, the Herbert Wells Ice Rink comes pretty close. It’s about a mile down Paint Branch Parkway near the College Park Airport. With a u n iversity I D, col lege students get admission and skate rental for $3. Come Friday nights for a DJ-ed public skate.

Bowling: Hurling a heavy ball

at wooden pins can be a great w a y to re l i e v e t h e s t re s s o f 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 a y s , bowling is $40 per lane for two hours for up to six people, and shoes are $4.81. It also has late n ig ht hou rs: On Fridays, it’s open until 1 a.m., and on Sat-urdays, 2 a.m.

ON-CAMPUSACTIVITIES:

Student Entertainment Eventsholds regular evening events. In the past, these have included free monthly movies, comedy shows with Seth Meyers and Aziz Ansari and an annual concert

( last yea r: B.o.B.). Un iversi-ty-sponsored program Stamp Second Satu rd ays a lso holds month ly n ig htti me events i n Stamp Student Union , includ-ing roller skating, ice skating and salsa lessons last year.

I n t he basement of Sta mp, Ter pZ one featu res a n eig ht-lane 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 pro-fessional performances many nights of the week, including all varieties of music, dance, opera and theater. Students get dis-counted 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 rea lize that,” Lawless said. “There’s a lot of free ev-erything over there.”

S o m e s t u d e n t s f i n d t h e i r ow n fu n on the ca mpus. “We do photo shoots,” said sopho-more piano performance major Daniel Hopkins. “We all dress up in fancy clothes and stand outside and take photos.”

S op h o m o re E n g l i s h m ajo r Anna Johnson said she likes to go to monthly poetry events in Tawes Ha l l sponsored by the English department.

S h e a l s o t a l k e d a b o ut 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 t here a re d a nce clubs, bars, restaurants, shops and pretty much everything else.

“People should definitely take adva ntage of t he D.C. d a nce scene,” said Zion. “T here are plenty of 18-plus places, a nd 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 Morga n. You ca n’t not fi nd a place to go in those neighbor-hoods on weekends.”

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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. �le 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. �le 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. �le photo/the diamondback


Who says eating in college has to be disgusting?By Jenny HottleSta� writer

Although college brings the excitement of i ndependence, 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 universi-ty’s dining halls can be exciting and overwhelming all at once — with hamburgers, pizza, sand-wiches, 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 taste-less routine, and you’ll be tired of eating the same things every day after a month or two.

T hat 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 com-piled 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, yo u’ l l f i nd yo u rs e l f q u ic k ly packing on the freshman 15 if you go too often.

DO try some student favor-

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 bu�alo 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 poi nts, but don’t frea k out i f you’re running low. At the end of the semester, there’s always someone with extra points who

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

residents are allotted four meals per semester. The all-you-can-eat 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 recom-mend that particular combina-tion). 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.

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251 North, located in the Denton Community, is arguably the best place to eat on the campus. Don’t miss out on this bu�et-style dining hall. Residents on North Campus have one 251 North meal a week, while South Campus residents have four a semester. �le photo/the diamondback

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GAME TIMEIf 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 forBy Josh VitaleSenior sta� writer

With 13 di�erent 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 gon e through the game schedules for the fall’s biggest sports and out-lined the best home games to gear up for. So pull out your sweat-shirts and jerseys, don that war

paint and bring your game face. Win or lose, Terps stick together.

F O O T B A L L : T e r p s v s . Un iversity of Con necticut Huskies, Sept. 15

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

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

MEN’S SOCCER: Terps vs. University of North Carolina Tar Heels, Oct. 19

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 nation-al 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, hon-oring their seniors with a chance to upend arguably the most tal-ented team in the ACC.

FIELD HOCKEY: Terps vs. North Carolina, Oct. 20

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.

VOLLEY BA LL: Terps vs. Duke Blue Devils, Nov. 4

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

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Can I have your number?Save these numbers in your phone to

make sure you stay safe on the campusBy Lauren ReddingSenior staff writer

It’s scary being in a new place. That’s why we’ve given you the most important numbers you need to ensure your safety on and off the campus.

UNIVERSITY POLICE301-405-3333

The emergency phone number for University Police. Calling 911 from a cell phone will put you through to Prince George’s County Police, which deals with of f-ca mpus cri me i n Col lege Park. If you’re in a pinch, 911 w i l l a l w a y s w o r k , b u t t h i s number goes directly to Uni-versity Police, which deals with on-campus emergencies.

DOTS NEXTBUS301-314-2255

T he Depa r tment of T ra ns-portation Services’ automated NextBus service. Just type in the

five-digit code posted at a uni-versity bus stop and it will use GPS to tell you how long until t he bus a r r ives. Pa r t icu la rly useful during storms to check how far away a bus is from your dorm’s bus stop. Also available on l i ne a nd a s a sm a r t phone application.

DOTS NITE RIDE301-314-NITE (6483)

D O T S ’ N i t e R i d e s e r v i c e , wh ich operates between 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 a.m. and is de-sig ned to pick up students i n areas of the campus that aren’t on the evening bus routes.

HEALTH CENTER301-314-8184

The number to make an ap-p oi nt ment at t he Un iversity He a lt h Center. You c a n a l so make appointments for many services at myuhc.umd.edu.

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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

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