A new favorite coffeehouse at Red Emma's

This weekend, I visited Red Emma’s Bookstore Coffeehouse to expand my coffee tastes. It is located near the intersection of East 32nd Street and Greenmount Avenue. After a quick trip to Waverly Farmers Market to pick up some fresh grapes, my friends and I made a very convenient, minute-long trip to the side entrance of Red Emma’s.

Mountain biking in the golden fall

One of the main reasons why I wanted to go on this mountain biking trip was due to my nagging desire to leave campus and get away from the library and the never-ending cycle of homework. The trip was going to give me a change of pace, a change of scenery, and a chance to do something outside of the norm.

Events this weekend (Nov. 10—12)

Leave campus and your midterms behind for all kinds of fun activities around the city this weekend, from comedy shows to farmers markets! 

Halloweekend, Halloween, The Nevermore Haunt Will Make You Scream

There is something about the rush of adrenaline, the chasing of the rising anxiety, that entices many. Upon discovery, it can be a bit strange, but not knowing what the future holds or what may be hiding in the dark corner of an empty room is exciting. It was this allure for the feeling of adrenaline — the pounding of the heart and blood that flows to your fingertips — that drew me to The Nevermore Haunt.

Events this weekend (Nov. 3—5)

Festivities don’t end with Halloween! Check out fun events around Baltimore as the city gets ready to welcome Thanksgiving.

My two favorite college towns

I ran off to Boston for Fall Break. 99.9% of the reason was to visit my girlfriend, but a part of me wanted to analyze what gives Boston its reputation as the “best college town” and if it is actually better than the city that I’ve enjoyed so much in the past two years.

Running 26.2 miles around Charm City

When I stepped up to the starting line of the Baltimore Marathon, I wasn’t thinking about much. The crowd buzzed around me with excitement and the National Anthem boomed from the large speakers up front. I knew roughly what pace I was supposed to run out at, and that was about it.

Events this weekend (Oct. 27–29)

Fall break may be over, but fun events around the city don’t stop! Enjoy the fall season and all the festivities leading up to Halloween! 

Events this weekend (Oct. 13–15)

Headlining this weekend is the Baltimore Running Festival, but if that’s not for you, keep reading for all the other exciting things happening around the city!

Ranking Trader Joe's fall foods

This fall season, I picked out a few autumnal snacks to get me in the mood for the chilly weather. I’ve ranked them out of 10 in the categories of Taste, Value and the ever-critical Fall Vibes. Read on, and maybe you’ll feel inspired to have your own fall-themed shopping spree on your next grocery run!

Events this weekend (Oct. 6–8)

This weekend, Charm City is bustling with festivals spanning music, culture and even Halloweeen. Make sure to check some of them out! 

A guide to a rainy day in

It’s happened to all of us: You wake up ready to start your day, you have some breakfast, you put on a cute outfit and when you step outside, you feel raindrops on your head and realize you forgot to check your weather app. Baltimore skies are unpredictable and moody, and it’s not uncommon to find our plans suddenly canceled due to inclement weather and our days — for once — free. 

Waverly street market: a Saturday staple

Saturday mornings are usually a great occasion to sleep in. After all, you have just survived another week of school and were probably out on Friday night far past your usual bedtime. If you somehow manage to wake up before 12 o’clock, you should visit the Waverly Farmers Market.

Events this weekend (Sept. 29–Oct. 1)

Now that the first round of midterms are mostly over, blow off some steam with the many fun events happening this weekend in Charm City!

Events this weekend (Sept. 22–24)

Paper plates and dried flowers: How to make a memento wall

How do you make an empty room feel like home? Until I moved into Wolman 521, I never realized just how depressingly sterile blank walls are. Every dorm room is the same — the same furniture, the same cramped size and the same worn-down feeling. While the AMRs have a different atmosphere than Wolman, they all boil down to the same foundation: a room that is only temporarily yours.

Events this weekend (Sept. 15–17)

The change of seasons always comes with a lot of festivities. Celebrate the end of summer and the coming of fall with a weekend full of fun events!

Running down the historic Charles Street

This is one of my favorite races in Baltimore. Although I seem to say that for every race, I mean it this time. Not only does the course run by Homewood Campus (where I get a little adrenaline boost each time), but it also goes past many historic monuments in Baltimore City and Baltimore County — the University Baptist Church, the Washington Monument and the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen. It finishes along the harbor and truly gives you all the best views in Baltimore.

So you just arrived and want to explore — where should you go?

The Homewood campus is a nice, self-contained space — a bubble for the busy Blue Jay. But for new students and old ones looking to reacquaint themselves with the community, the surrounding neighborhoods have lots more to offer.