Tim Ryan: Maryland Pictures

                                                

Stephanie Tran studies in a courtyard at the University of Maryland on October 3, 2012. Students often take advantage of the pleasant fall weather to study outdoors. (Friday Knight Slice/Tim Ryan)

A student walks by HJ Patterson hall on the University of Maryland campus on October 3, 2012. Buildings like these line the school's central green area, known as McKeldin Mall. (Friday Knight Slice/Tim Ryan)

A Terrapin carved out of a hedge stands watch near Cole Field House at the University of Maryland on October 3, 2012. Cole field house served as the home of Terps basketball until 2002. (Friday Knight Slice/Tim Ryan)