Terminal Stuck on Login

When I open terminal on my MacBook Pro (bought it a week ago) it shows a blank window with "login" at the top. I waited for half an hour and nothing happened. Suggestions?

Hello c:
I am not trying to be cute, but why are you trying to enter terminal? IMHO, most people would never need to descend to that command level.
In direct answer to your question, I do not know as I never use terminal.
If you are really curious, call Applecare (you are in warranty) and pose the question.
Barry

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Hello,
I will write in a non-very correct english (I am italian) and I want to offer you my bigger thanks for the attention.
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