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Primannum Honor Society

Sept. 2016 Issue I FARMER’s MARKET Finds

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You’ve moved into your new room on campus and you stare at your empty kitchen with a grumbling stomach, missing the food your parents made you over the summer. Whether you are on the university’s dining plan or you have an apartment, you will have to start making your own choices about what types of food to eat and buy. While your heart may wander down to Chipotle or to the diner’s cheese-filled quesadillas, your brain may be asking, “Aren’t there any places in College Park where I can get delicious, fresh food that isn’t dripping in grease?” The answer you have been looking for is at the Farmer’s Market right outside Cole Field House, and it is open every Wednesday from 11 am to 3 pm. Farmer’s markets provide an opportunity to purchase food directly from local food sources.

The crowd of white tents that stands outside Cole are filled with locally grown fruits and vegetables, single origin coffees, organic dairy and meat products, handmade breads and pastries, locally crafted wine, and much

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more. Local food doesn’t travel long distances; so buying from local farms also reduces the environmental impact of bringing food to your table while providing support for the local economy.

Do you always get a cold during the start of the semester from being around so many germs? Stock up on fresh peaches, blackberries, and blueberries to get a delicious supplement of Vitamin C. Are you trying to impress that girl who is coming over for a romantic dinner? Buy some fresh artisanal bread and a handmade beeswax candle! There are endless healthy and organic possibilities to create, and there are even cooking demonstrations by chefs that can help you figure out how to best prepare the goodies you buy. The Green Tidings food truck also hangs out nearby to offer lunch to hungry shoppers.

If you are ready to start the semester off with better health, more energy, and impressive cooking skills, go visit the Farmer’s Market next Wednesday and see what you can find. The market will be open every week until November 16 this year.

Back To Campus

IN THIS ISSUE

PAGE 2 A FIRST LOOK INTO CAMPUS ACTIVITIES

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CAN YOU FIGHT THE FRESHMAN 15 ON THE NEW

DINING PLAN?

PAGE 4 PRIMANNUM SPOTLIGHT:

AMANDA CHOW

PAGE 5 UNDER CONSTRUCTION

By Kylie Mauricci

Fresh peaches at the Farmer’s Market. Photo Credit: Kylie Mauricci

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A first look into Campus Activities

It’s only a few weeks into the semester, but maybe your classes are already stressing you out. Maybe you’re up for trying something you haven’t done on campus yet. There are usually many things to do on campus--if you know where to look. This year’s First Look Fair hosted hundreds of student clubs and organizations, school departments, and campus services. It was the perfect event to attend if you want to find something new to try on campus. Here are a few clubs or activities you might want to try this semester:

1. Terpski: the Terrapin Ski and Snowboard Club provides University of Maryland students ski trips. Each year, the club goes on four different trips “in search for the softest snow,” their website reads. This year they will be going to Killington, Vermont (two different times), Quebec City, Canada, and Breckenridge, Colorado. Their meetings during this fall semester are on Wednesdays at 7pm in Armory 0126.

2. Ballroom at Maryland: the club focuses on international styles of dance, like Waltz and Tango and Jive. They compete in collegiate and USA Dance competitions. In addition, they offer free Ballroom and Latin dance classes. Starting September 20, beginner classes will meet weekly in the Volleyball Gym on the second floor of the School of Public Health.

3. SEE: Student Entertainment Events is principal student programming board responsible for producing and supporting campus events that entertain, enhance, and inspire a diverse campus culture, their website reads. You can get involved with their production team, their marketing team, or the executive board. If you’re not up to committing, you can always just go to their events! Homecoming Comedy Show is coming up on September 29, featuring T.J. Miller and Damon Wayans, Jr.

4. America Reads*America Counts: maybe you want to positively impact a child’s life. You can become a mentor for AR*AC. this organization aims to provide a high quality mentoring program that enriches learning opportunities for both college and elementary school students, according to their website. The Fall applications have closed, but you can sign up for the Spring 2017 applications.

5. And if you just need a quiet place, you can check out the Garden of Reflection and Remembrance at the Memorial Chapel. It was specifically created as an open space for meditation, free from everyday demands. It has a labyrinth for those of you who like to walk and think, or benches for those of you who just want to sit still. There are water features that make everything soothing. You can even write in journals, which are stored on shelves under the benches.

By Lauraine Genota

Clockwise, from top: SEE Entertainment Events logo, photo of the Garden of Reflection and Remembrance, and advertisement for the First Look Fair.

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TIPS TO KEEP

HEALTHY WITH THE ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT

DINING PLAN:

1. Shop around— don’t be afraid to go searching the diner for healthier options. There is now a variety of options, so don’t limit yourself to the first thing you see.

2. Pick grilled or roasted options over fried ones— this goes for any type of meat. Fried food adds a lot of unnecessary calories and unhealthy trans-fat to a diet.

3. Limit yourself to one or two treat meals a week. This way, you can still enjoy those amazing cookies, just not at every meal.

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With the start of the new semester, students are returning to a transformed dining experience. With the renovation of the North and South Campus Dining Halls, the dining plan has changed from one of a points based á la carte system to an “All You Choose to Eat” buffet style dining. So what is Primannum students’ impression of this new system?

Hannah Palmer, junior Bioengineering major, stated, “I wouldn't necessary say the food quality has improved because they still use very similar food products as last year. But the diner has tried to be more intentional about providing healthier options. Students have more access to fruits

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and vegetables since they can get options at multiple stations. Also, the portion size of the entrees has decreased, which encourages students to eat less and avoid wasting food.”

The all-you-can-eat system allows students to choose their own portion size, but with this freedom also comes the challenge to choose healthy options. Dino Zagami, junior Spanish and Environmental Business major, says “The warm, fresh-baked cookies at the diner are the best-worst thing to ever happen to me in the past week. I used to rarely get dessert at the diner on the old plan, but now, the waft of melting chocolate chips is so captivating that I’m getting a cookie at practically every meal!”

Can you fight the Freshman 15 on the new

dining plan?

Healthy snacks, including fresh fruit and flavored water, are always available for hungry terrapins. Photo credit: Keith Wise

By Jillian Yant

Tempting fresh-baked cookies are a new addition to the campus dining plan. Photo credit: Keith Wise

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Amanda Chow, a senior Cell Biology and Biochemistry double major, is Primannum’s Co-President for this school year. Chow is excited to encourage academic excellence and host social events for Primannum members.

Q: Why did you decide to run for President?

A: After having served on the E-board as the VP of Event Planning last year, I decided to continue serving on the E-board of Primannum by running for Co-President. It's really cool to be able to oversee everything that's happening in the biggest honor society on campus!

Q: What are your responsibilities as Co-President?

A: My main responsibility is leading the biggest honor society on campus along with my Co-President, Kim. Through our many events, workshops, and scholarships, we encourage students to

achieve superior academic excellence and become involved in community service.

Q: What do you hope to accomplish as Co-President?

A: We hope that students in Primannum are able to enjoy our many social events, become friends and network with other like-minded students, and volunteer within our local community. We also hope to increase the number of freshmen and transfer students who join our honor society. As the former VP of Event Planning, I'm the most excited for our social events and GBMs and we hope that everyone has fun at them!

Q: What do you like to do in your spare time?

A: In my spare time, I like to cook for me and my friends, and I love to bake (but I'm not great at it). I also watch binge watch Netflix in my spare time.

Q: What are three fun facts that you would like to share.

A: My favorite movie is 500 Days of Summer—I've watched it about 15 times! My favorite restaurant in College Park is Blaze Pizza. Also, I was able to vacation in San Francisco this summer.

Spotlight on Amanda chow, Co-President of Primannum

By Lia collen

Amanda Chow, Co-President of Primannum Honor Society. Photo credit: Catie Medlock

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Connect with us!

Under Construction

Our campus is clogged with construction, roads and sidewalks are blocked, and cranes loom on the

horizon. One day the exposed dirt and bare infrastructures will be shiny, modern buildings that actually

look like what they’re meant to be: a hotel, an apartment building, a center for learning. For now, the

construction phase seems endless and inconvenient—and this applies to more than just buildings.

We, as students, are constantly “under construction,” trying to be our best selves. Especially

during a fresh fall semester: the start of new classes, faces, and places to live. Goals can keep a student

centered amongst the busy campus atmosphere, which makes them a good thing to maintain. We posed

a question at the first general body meeting to see what goals Primannum students were working

towards:

“Share one thing you’d like to improve on / try out / accomplish this semester.”

The responses were diverse, relatable, and maybe inspiring if you’re looking for a new goal! Here’s

what Primannum members shared:

Although finished buildings will seem to simply appear one day, when the chain link fences are

finally removed, don’t forget how they looked at the start. Remember the detours they created and the

time it took for progress, just as it takes time to improve oneself. Best of luck to everyone this fall!

2141 Tydings Hall University of Maryland

College Park, MD 20742

301-405-1692

primannumhonorsociety@gmail.com

The Primannum Honor Society is a University of Maryland Honor Society

that represents two national honor societies, Alpha Lambda Delta and Phi

Eta Sigma. Both of these national honor societies recognize academic

excellence during a students’ first year in college.

Above: Students were welcomed back to campus by the sight of construction on McKeldin Mall. Below: Construction continues on the Learning & Teaching Center. Photo Credit: Caitlin Wilson

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Patience T. ’19: “Prioritizing! Not procrastinating!”

Tania H. ‘19/’20: “I would like to connect with more

individuals in Finance/Accounting.”

Thomas P. ’17: “Try every pizza place in CP.”

Megan V. ‘17: “Get a job for graduation.”

Karlie F. ’19: “I want to improve my resume! I need to

do more things, but also need to make my resume more

presentable.”

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Marissa C. ’17: “Be able to run a 5k for my health!”

Andrew S. ‘19: “Study more to maintain high grades

as classes get harder.”

Dino Z. ‘18: “I would like to continue to get more

involved on campus. Never too late to try new things!”

Eric S. ’17: “Do more community service to help my

local UMD/Maryland community.”

By Caitlin wilson

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