Route 1 Adopts Discovery District

By Skye Haynes
March 7

COLLEGE PARK, Md.-- Construction on Route 1s The Hotel will finish in

July 2017, according to University of Maryland officials. With it comes
an area now dubbed the Discovery District.
The new name
signifies the
universitys goal
to become a
gathering place
for academics
and researchers
from across the
world.

In the
Discovery
District, our
faculty,
students, and
businesses will
work to turn
3D rendering of construction plans for The Hotel at knowledge into
the University of Maryland by UMDRightNow jobs. The
Districts
facilities and amenities will quicken the pulse of research, innovation,
and learning, creating economic and social benefits for Maryland and
beyond, University President Loh said in a press release.

The new district encompasses more than just The Hotel. It will include
the UMD research park buildings, Campus Drive, College Park
Academy, a charter school, and a food and art innovation hall.

According to the universitys website, The University of Maryland

Research Park will be comprised of two million square feet on 130
acres adjacent to the College Park-UMD Metro station.

It sounds like its going to be beautiful and attract a lot of people, but
hows that going to reflect on my tuition? Maggie Loughlin, a
sophomore English major asked. If anything it makes the area a little
more exclusive to researchers, so Im definitely worried Im going to
have to pay more to go here.

Some students are skeptical about the new name for the area.
I think that's kind of a weird name, like why are they calling it that?
It's kind of ambiguous, senior computer science major Alyssa Winters
said, Maybe if it were a little more university centered, then Id
understand it a little better.

Sophomore engineering major Lindsey Anaya doesnt care about the

name, shes just excited for the food. The Discovery District will bring
newer, possibly more upscale dining options to Route 1. Restaurants
such as Potomac Pizza, Bagels n Grinds, and Old Maryland Grill will be
available in The Hotel.

I'm honestly really excited to try out the hotel restaurants. There
aren't a lot of fine dining options in college park. Plus it's nice to have a
place nearby that my parents can stay at instead of the Holiday Inn like
10 minutes away, Anaya said.

Since construction began in

the summer of 2016,
students like senior public
health major Ornelle Chimi
have noticed that The Hotel
has gone up remarkably
fast, despite being delayed a
few times. Its original
opening date was set for Fall
2016.

That hotel really came out

of nowhere, like one day the sign is up announcing it's coming and the
next you can see the rooms
and restaurants and The Hotel site before construction began
everything. It's wild, Chimi in July 2016 by UMDRightNow.
said.

Junior business major Lauren Abrams expressed excitement about the

Discovery District, I actually love the name. It sounds like were all
going on an adventure. Plus, with all of the new stuff like the hotel, the
research buildings and the restaurants getting built so fast, its hard
not to get excited.
 The hope is that
the new name
combined with
these new
attractions will
foster an
Current construction progress by The environment of
Diamondback. innovation to
create a new
generation of
fearless ideas.

There's a
reason why we worked with the city and county to rename Paint
Branch Parkway to Campus Drive," the College Park Foundations Chief
Strategy Officer for Economic Development Ken Ulman said. "We want
to be very clear that the area around the Metro and the area around
The Hotel is all a part of the university's Discovery District.
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Halls and haunts: Preinkert Drive

By Skye Haynes
April 9, 2017

COLLEGE PARK, Md.As students and faculty make their way to class
through the seemingly serene Preinkert Drive, they are unaware that
the peaceful street has a history rich with mystery, athletics and
murder.

Alma Preinkert, Preinkert

Drives namesake,
attended the University of
Maryland as a graduate
student and went on to
become the first female
registrar of the institution
in 1919. According to the
UMD Archives, she also
founded the Alpha Rho
chapter of Kappa Delta
sorority on campus in
1927.
 One night in 1954 Preinkert and her sister, Alvina were attacked by an
intruder in their Washington, D.C. home. Alvina survived, but Alma died
after being stabbed 11 times.
Preinkert Drive on a rainy day,
photographed by Skye Haynes. No one was ever charged with the
murder.

Preinkerts death shook the University of Maryland community to its

core. Classes were cancelled to allow students to attend the funeral of
Preinkert or Preink as they called her.
Despite it being nearly 70 years since her
death, students still report seeing the ghost
of Preinkert on campus. Sightings have been
documented at the Kappa Delta house, Mary
Mount Hall, Preinkert Drive and the
Rossborough Inn.

Adjacent to Preinkert Drive is the South

Campus Dining Hall, which is also home to
UMD Dining Services and The Diamondback.

We love this location to service the south

campus area, said Dining Services Director
of Communication Bart Hipple, Granted we
do know about the rather sinister beginnings
the street has. On the plus side though, its
absolutely beautiful in the fall time.

During the fall I took so many pictures of the

bright orange trees on Preinkert Drive. Me and my friends would go for
walks down the street. Its so pretty! said
freshman theater major Samara Miller. preserved by the UMD
Archives.
 Atop the winding street sits
Preinkert Field House, the stuffy
crowning jewel for Preinkert
Drive.

Preinkert Field House, formerly

the Womens Field House, was
the center for womens athletics
at UMD it was meant to be the
female version of Cole Field
House. In fact, the two were built
at the same time.

Womens athletics included archery, basketball, and badminton,

according to The Diamondback.

After Preinkerts passing in 1954, Dean of Women Adele Stamp

Preinkert Field House during the fall,
photographed by The Diamondback.
renamed the building after her.
Samantha Rogers, sophomore dance major,
says the second floor of the field house is
where her dance group practices.

No one knows where this building is, which is nice. We use the second
floor dance studio and usually no one bothers us. Although you might
have random students peeking their heads in to see whats going on.
Rodgers said.

Today Preinkert Field House is a shadow of its former self. As students

make their way to classes, dance practices, or back home to their
dorms, its clear they are unaware of the historical importance of
Preinkert Drive and the field house.

Oh wait thats what that building was for? I walk by it all the time
and wonder what classes are in there. Ive never gone in, junior
business major Kiana Jones said.

Regardless, the legacy of Alma Preinkert lives on.

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Carjacker finds over $10,000 in car

By Skye Haynes
April 5, 2017
 BOSTON-- 22-year-old Michael Yanelli is no stranger to larceny of
a motor vehicle hes been arrested for it three times before.
However, something was different this time when he stole a 1979
Cadillac last Thursday it was filled with money.

He called the car theft,

a joyride. Just to take
the car. But after
riding around, he
discovered a white
envelope in the glove
compartment filled with
bills ranging from $10s
A 1979 Cadillac, the same model as the to $100s. Police
stolen car. reported the car had
more than $10,000
dollars in it.

My heart went 90 miles an hour, Yanelli said. I noticed the car was
on empty. So I went for gas. I opened the briefcase. There was $60 in
it. I opened the glove compartment, looking for something to blow
my nose. I threw out a white envelope. 20s and 50s and 100s piled
out.

Like a kid in a candy store, Yanelli went on a spree.

I bought a couple of things, a color television for my best friend

because he was getting married. I went out and bought $600 worth of
clothes, paid back a couple of debts. The two airline tickets to Vegas
cost $1,972.

One of Yanellis neighbors said, If I found $10,000, I wouldnt tell

anyone. Id get right out of the car.

I wouldnt leave that money in a car, another said, Id put it in my

bloomers.

Even the police officers expressed disbelief that Yanelli kept the car,
which begs the question, why did he?

Why didnt I [get rid of the car]? Yanelli said, I almost did. I even
drove to Revere on Thursday to Cerretanis parking lot, wiped my
fingerprints off the car. I was throwing the keys away. I hesitated. I said
no I took a cab home. Friday morning I went back to get the car.
Yanelli decided to push his luck further at the Suffolk Downs racing
track and won $1,500.

He also visited the dog track and went out to for a celebratory dinner.
The dinner at Kowloon was a last hurrah for Yanellis joyride, and after
dinner he left the car in Lynn, Massachusetts.

Police were already sure that Yanelli took the vehicle; he was taken into
custody the next day.

On Saturday, Tommy and Jimmy, two cops who arrested me before,

came to my house. They told me I might as well admit it. Theyre good
cops. I gave them the rest of the money. I told them where the car
was.

Like all adventures, Yanellis had come to an end.

Yanelli felt no remorse for the cars owner; he repeatedly called him
stupid, and an idiot, for leaving so much money in his glove
compartment, wallet, and briefcase.

This guy is completely stupid, he said, theres $60,000 $70,000 in

money orders in the briefcase.

Apparently the owner left the keys in the car as well, which is how
Yanelli claims he broke in.

Despite facing charges of larceny of a motor vehicle more than $9,000,

stealing $10,060 in U.S. currency and stealing three credit cards and
three checks, Yanellis outlook is still positive.

I know all the guards. They like me. I got to learn my lesson sooner or
later. I got to serve time so I dont do this anymore. If I do time, I
want to do it here [Charles Street Jail]. I like it here.

His advice for the public?

Tell people to leave their cars locked up and dont leave $10,000 in
the car where anybody can get it.
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Tornado tears through College Park

By Skye Haynes
April 17, 2017
 COLLEGE PARK, Md.A category F3 severe tornado touched
down at 11 a.m. in College Park at the intersection of Route 1 and Knox
Road.

The tornado has caused heavy damage to this area, with reports of
broken windows and downed power lines.

There have been confirmed reports of damages to Ritchie Coliseum,

but the National Weather Service has not confirmed a tornado on the
University of Maryland campus.

Evacuation is underway for students living in South Campus of the

University of Maryland; however, fire trucks are currently trapped on
Mowatt Lane due to downed power lines.

Mayor Lara Hollenczer requests that students and residents, please be

patient with emergency services at this time.

There has been no word from University President Wallace Loh.

There are no confirmed fatalities at this time; however the mayors

office has received reports of four fatalities on Knox Road. Prince
Georges General Hospital is treating 24 patients with storm related
injuries.

According to Mayor Hollenczer, half of College Park has lost electricity.

Maryland Governor Larry Hogan has declared a state of emergency.

Emergency services from Anne Arundel County, Montgomery County
and the District of Columbia will be diverted to College Park.

Stay off the street and feel free to call 911, Mayor Hollenczer urged
citizens in a press conference. Stay safe. Find a basement or find an
interior room without any windows.

Any injured persons will be transported to Prince Georges Hospital or

Holy Cross Hospital.

College Parks last tornado occurred in 2012, killed 24 people and

caused $2 million in damages.

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