Dear Eric: I am a young adult with a movement disorder similar to Parkinson’s. It causes uncontrollable, violent, jerky, muscle movements, called dyskinesias, in nearly every part of my body. These dyskinesias resemble the effects of illicit substances and can make people who don’t know me very uncomfortable. How would you suggest I address this with people I interact with in … [Read more...] about Asking Eric: Movement disorder may give strangers the wrong idea
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No. 25 Maryland men’s basketball vs. Iowa preview
Photo courtesy of Maryland Athletics. The Terps are searching for their seventh win in their last eight games. No. 25 Maryland men’s basketball returns to action Sunday, as the Terps welcome Iowa to Xfinity Center. Maryland is fresh off a tight 83-75 road victory over Nebraska, in which the Terps shot 58.5% from the field and 46.7% from three. Derik Queen led all … [Read more...] about No. 25 Maryland men’s basketball vs. Iowa preview
No. 7 Maryland women’s lacrosse drops season opener to No. 6 Syracuse, 15-9
Photo courtesy of Maryland Athletics. The Terps had fallen just once previously in their first game since 2006. No. 7 Maryland women’s lacrosse found itself down 11-6 late in the third quarter, looking for any momentum to mount a comeback against No. 6 Syracuse. In a last ditch effort to slow the Orange’s offense, head coach Cathy Reese turned to freshman goalie Julia … [Read more...] about No. 7 Maryland women’s lacrosse drops season opener to No. 6 Syracuse, 15-9
No. 6 Maryland men’s lacrosse surges past No. 2 Syracuse, 11-7
Photo courtesy of Maryland Athletics. The Terps rode excellent defense and a well-timed offensive burst to improve to 3-0. No. 6 Maryland men’s lacrosse head coach John Tillman likes to load the Terps’ schedule every year, insisting it prepares his team for the postseason. This year, more than any other, the Terps will face a true midseason trial by fire. Across a … [Read more...] about No. 6 Maryland men’s lacrosse surges past No. 2 Syracuse, 11-7
Maryland baseball falls to Ball State, beats Mercyhurst in doubleheader
Photo courtesy of Maryland Athletics. The Terps split the final two games of the Swig & Swine College Classic. The second day of the Swig and Swine College Classic in Charleston, South Carolina, saw the Terps face Ball State and Mercyhurst in a doubleheader Saturday, after downing UAB, 6-3, on Friday. Originally scheduled to play Ball State on Saturday and … [Read more...] about Maryland baseball falls to Ball State, beats Mercyhurst in doubleheader