Author Archives: Laura DeMarco

The Library: a Priddy Nice Place to Visit

Posted on August 19, 2021 by Laura DeMarco

Now that some of us have in-person classes again, we also have an in-person library. Some of you may be familiar with Priddy library protocols, but others may not, so let’s have a quick crash course in what Priddy Library … Continue reading →

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Four it’s a Jolly Good Building

Posted on July 29, 2021 by Laura DeMarco

Continuing my guide to USG, it’s time to tour the other most versatile building on campus. That would be the Biomedical Sciences and Engineering building, otherwise known as Building 4 or, most commonly, the BSE. The classes in the BSE … Continue reading →

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The 411 on Building 3

Posted on July 1, 2021 by Laura DeMarco

Continuing the tour of the USG campus, I went exploring this week to discover what was inside the buildings. Today, we’ll take a brief look at Building Three: the Clifford and Camille Kendall Academic Center, or B3 for short. Let’s … Continue reading →

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Outdoor Tour

Posted on June 3, 2021 by Laura DeMarco

Recently, Montgomery County lifted most mask mandates for vaccinated residents. As such, I’m optimistic that (at least some) classes will be on campus in Fall. However, when we do return, many students will not know how to get around. So, … Continue reading →

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An Open Letter to All Parents for Mother’s Day

Posted on May 6, 2021 by Laura DeMarco

To the Moms of USG Students, Thank you for sticking by us in this unpredictable, draining, ridiculous year. It hasn’t been easy to be a student during The Quarantine, and having someone in our corner makes all the difference. And, … Continue reading →

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Summer Schedule Solutions

Posted on April 22, 2021 by Laura DeMarco

It’s April already. I know, I can’t believe it either. But, here we are, and it’s time to start making plans for summer! Here are a few ideas. Museums I love museums. They make learning interactive (the way it should … Continue reading →

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Inclusion 101

Posted on April 8, 2021 by Laura DeMarco

The Autistic Self Advocacy Network recently published a research paper outlining how colleges can best help Autistic students. As an Autistic student myself, I decided to see how well USG is doing. Let’s look at ASAN’s guidelines: Show that you … Continue reading →

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Time to Accept that Awareness Isn’t Enough

Posted on March 25, 2021 by Laura DeMarco

It’s almost April, and that means life is about to get more dangerous for Autistic people than it already is. For those of you who have no idea what I’m talking about, let’s break this down. What is Autism? Autism … Continue reading →

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Women’s History, Just What the Doctor Ordered

Posted on March 11, 2021 by Laura DeMarco

International Women’s Day was last Monday, but it’s never too late to celebrate incredible people! So, today, I’d like to introduce you to someone. Meet Dr. Susan LaFlesche Picotte. Dr. Susan, as her patients called her, was born in 1865 … Continue reading →

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Monday Mourning

Posted on February 25, 2021 by Laura DeMarco

Today’s installment of Around the Grove features heavy subject matter. If you could be triggered by discussions of filicide, murder, abuse, neglect, or ableism, you might want to skip this one. However, if these topics are not traumatic triggers for … Continue reading →

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