After robust losses to Nebraska and Michigan State final weekend, Maryland volleyball lastly gained its first Large Ten recreation of the season this weekend because it seems to realize some momentum heading into the remainder of the yr.
On Friday, the Terps had a rematch with Illinois in School Park after each groups performed one another in Champaign-Urbana a number of weeks in the past. Having misplaced 3-1 the primary time, it solely took the Preventing Illini three units to beat Maryland this time round, dominating, 3-0. Sunday’s recreation noticed Maryland make a journey as much as Piscataway, New Jersey to tackle Rutgers. The Terps crushed the Scarlet Knights, 3-0, to interrupt a five-game shedding streak.
Maryland is now 10-8 on the season and 1-5 in convention video games.
Match one: Illinois
The primary set on the XFINITY Heart Pavilion on Friday was a contested affair at first, with each groups exchanging factors and the set knotted at ten at one level. Nevertheless, Maryland mustered solely 5 extra factors the entire remainder of the set because the Preventing Illini went on runs as huge as 5-0 to ultimately take the set, 25-15. Senior center blocker Kennedy Collins led the way in which for Illinois with 4 kills within the set.
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However regardless of shedding the set, graduate pupil center blocker Rainelle Jones made historical past within the first body by setting the document for profession blocks in a Maryland uniform. It solely took her two blocks within the first set to surpass Rachel Wagener, the earlier document holder. Jones now stands alone after being the NCAA’s main blocker the final two years.
Whereas the primary set was a blowout, each groups fought all through the second set. With the set tied at 9, Maryland went on a 5-0 run which featured three assault errors from Illinois. A short time later, the Preventing Illini went on a 5-0 run of their very own, and ultimately the set was tied at 20. However redshirt freshman setter Brooke Mosher received three straight kills which helped Illinois win the set, 25-22.
Maryland fought for the entire third set, and received it inside one: 24-23. Though, Mosher completed issues off with a kill to win the third set, 25-23, and the sport, 3-0. Junior center blocker Raina Terry was the perfect and best offensive participant for Illinois with 18 kills on a .292 hitting proportion and a service ace. Junior outdoors hitter Sam Csire was the perfect participant for the Terps, placing up an throughout efficiency with 9 kills, 5 block assists and 7 digs.
Match two: Rutgers
At first of the sport, Maryland was accountable for Rutgers. However after going up 21-15, Maryland let Rutgers come again to inside three factors to make it 23-20. A kill from freshman outdoors hitter Lailay Ivey and a service ace by sophomore setter Erin Engel completed off the set for the Terps, 25-20. Csire had a staff excessive 5 kills within the first, whereas Ivey and redshirt junior Anastasia Russ each chipped in three kills of their very own.
The second set wasn’t even shut, as Maryland dominated with a hitting proportion of .480. After getting out to an early lead, the away staff led by double digits for many of the set. In reality they completed off the body with the most important lead of the set, successful, 25-12. Ivey was the star of the present, contributing a team-high 5 kills within the second recreation.
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Maryland went forwards and backwards with Rutgers to start out the third body, and was tied at eleven factors. Nevertheless, the Scarlet Knights have been silenced by a 9-0 run which was sufficient to ultimately take the set, 25-16. Csire and Ivey have been the highest offensive performers, every contributing 12 kills, with Jones clutching up on protection with six block assists.
Subsequent week, Maryland continues its run of video games away from School Park. This Friday at 8 p.m. the Terps journey to Evanston, Illinois to tackle Northwestern. They then face certainly one of their hardest exams of the season after they tackle No. 5 Purdue on Sunday at 1 p.m.
Ensure that your prospective college offers globally recognized credentials if you plan to further your education or practice internationally.
Consider Your Future Goals
Considering your goals when choosing an online college helps you select a program that fits your current needs and prepares you for long-term success.
If you intend to work right after graduation, choose a program that aligns with your desired career path. Look for concentrations or specialized tracks that can provide in-depth knowledge in your field.
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However, if you plan to pursue further education such as a master’s or doctoral degree, ensure that credits from your online college are transferable to other schools. Also ensure that the college’s credentials are globally recognized, if you intend to work or study abroad.
Understand Your Expenses and Financing Options
Online colleges in Maryland (particularly private institutions), can be quite expensive, compared to other online schools. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, the average undergraduate tuition and required fees for four-year public schools is $9,750 per year; meanwhile, enrollees in four-year private colleges may pay north of $38,000 per year.
If private university tuition is out of your budget, consider enrolling in a state-owned online school such as the University of Maryland Global Campus, which only requires about $8,000 in annual tuition and fees.
Aside from seeking affordable online programs, here are other ways to fund your college education:
Complete the FAFSA®
Apply for institutional scholarships
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BALTIMORE – With a little more than two months until election day, the majority of Marylanders surveyed in the new Gonzales Poll would vote for Vice President Kamala Harris over Donald Trump for president.
A total of 820 registered voters in Maryland who indicated they are likely to vote in the 2024 general election were queried for the poll by live telephone interviews, utilizing both landline and cellphone numbers between August 24 and August 30.
A cross-section of interviews was conducted throughout the state, reflecting Maryland’s general election voting patterns, the pollster said.
The Gonzales Poll stated that “the margin of error, per accepted statistical standards, is a range of plus or minus 3.5 percentage points and if the entire population was surveyed, there is a 95% probability that the true numbers would fall within this range.”
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Presidential survey
According to the latest Gonzales Poll, 56% of Marylanders surveyed said they would vote for Harris over Trump for president.
According to the latest Gonzales Poll, 56% of Marylanders say they would vote for Kamala Harris over Trump for president.
Gonzales Poll
The poll says 84% of Democrats support the Harris/Tim Walz ticket and 80% of Republicans support the Trump/JD Vance ticket. Also, 83% of Black voters polled would vote for Harris/Walz.
Among the independents, 38% favor Harris/Walz and 36% prefer Trump/Vance, according to the poll.
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Gov. Moore’s approval gets a bump
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, who led the state’s response to the deadly Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in March, has the approval of 64% of Marylanders surveyed. Moore has a 35% “mostly soft approval” among Republicans who were surveyed (7% strongly approve, 28% somewhat approve),” the poll shows.
His approval rating increased by 33% since the last Gonzales Poll in the winter.
His approval rating increased by 33% since the last Gonzalez poll in the winter.
Gonzales Poll
Last month, the governor spoke at the Democratic National Convention in support of Harris, who was nominated as the party’s presidential candidate.
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He framed Harris’ candidacy as “the story of a prosecutor who defended our freedoms and had Maryland’s back when we needed it most. And now MVP: We’ve got yours.”
President Biden’s approval
The Gonzales Poll shows that 53% of Maryland voters surveyed approve of the job President Joe Biden is doing, while 45% disapprove. Seventy-six percent of the Democrats believe Biden is doing a good job in office, and 84% of Republicans disagree.
Gonzales Poll
State transportation and juvenile reform
According to the poll, 95% of Marylanders think it is “important for the State to invest in improving its transportation infrastructure.”
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And, when it comes to juvenile crime, voters were asked, “What type of laws, in your opinion, ultimately better help our children under 18 who commit crimes – Laws that are strict, which include things such as juvenile detention and boot camps. This hold individuals responsible and accountable for their behavior; or Laws that are lenient, which include social programs and counseling. This recognizes that society is responsible for much of this behavior?”
The poll showed that 58% of Marylanders are in favor of strict laws, which hold juveniles responsible and accountable for their behavior, and only 34% desire laws that are lenient.
Gonzales Poll
The poll shows that 58% of Marylanders are in favor of strict laws, which holds juveniles responsible and accountable for their behavior, and only 34% desire laws that are lenient.
“A majority of nearly every demographic group backs strict laws to inspire a sense of personal responsibility and to best assist our juvenile offenders ultimately realize at least a chance at a successful, happy life,” the poll said.
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Is the country going in the right direction?
Fifty percent of Marylanders polled say the country is headed in the right direction, while 45% say the country is headed in the wrong direction.
According to the poll, 93% of Maryland voters who think the country is moving in the right direction are voting for Harris/Walz, and 70% of Maryland voters who think the country is moving in the wrong direction are voting for Trump/Vance.
Fifty percent of Marylanders polled say the country is headed in the right direction, while 45% say the country is headed in the wrong direction.
Gonzales Poll
In the previous poll, 41% of voters said the country was headed in the right direction.
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“The mood of voters in Maryland vis-à-vis how they perceive things overall going in the country is a tad less grumpy than it was in winter,” the Gonzales Poll said.
Adam Thompson
Adam Thompson is a digital content producer for CBS Baltimore.
Proud Montgomery County, MD resident Gavriella Kaufmann (Potomac) won her episode of FOX’s game show “Name that Tune”, which aired last week.
Kaufmann, who was born and raised in Potomac and graduated from Churchill High School in 2015, stated in an interview with FOX 5, that she has always been into music and referred to herself as a music and game show savant. When she saw an ad on LinkedIn about being on season 4 of the game show, she immediately knew she had to do it.
“I’ve loved game shows for as long as I can remember, and music has always been a huge part of my life. Being on Name That Tune was the perfect combination of both passions—it was like a dream come true.” Kaufmann told us.
The episode had a happy ending, with Kaufmann winning a whopping $85,000! She added, “When I was on Name That Tune, I was so focused on doing my best and naming as many songs as possible that I completely lost track of the score. It wasn’t until Jane, the host, told me my total. I was in complete shock, but it was such an incredible moment!”