"When sophomore biology major Jon Levine and his friends wanted to go to a movie recently, they gave up on the plan when none could think of a theater close enough to the campus. They 'totally did not know' about the new 14-screen theater at University Town Center, which is less than three miles from the campus, across from The Mall at Prince George's in Hyattsville. He said he had not even heard of the complex, which houses over 400 students from the university and several hundred from other regional institutions."

"The movie theater and student housing are being joined by an influx of retail. Last week, Qdoba Mexican Grill opened at the location, Three Brothers Italian and Smoothie King should open next week, and Five Guys Burgers will follow, said UTC marketing consultant Catherine Timko."

"The school is on board, too. The university has cooperated in giving the complex a designated Shuttle-UM route and including Qdoba as part of the meal plan, Timko said."

Published 10/5/07 by The Diamondback