In the new film “Before I Fall,” the simple phrase “it’s never too late” becomes a pivotal piece to the puzzle as time itself comes…
Posts published in March 2017
UMBC student improv group Dog Collar Comedy held its first show of the semester, “Joe’s Dog’s Birthday.” The performance consisted of several improvised scenes, or “games,”…
“Contemporary” might not be the first word that springs into the mind when thinking of opera, but a new Baltimore Theatre Project and Peabody Chamber…
This week, the Retriever was able to meet with one of UMBC’s few Student Marshals. We met with the intention of raising awareness of the Student…
In such a high achieving environment, it is difficult to keep up with the fast pace of university classes. Rising stress levels throughout the semester…
Head coach Ryan Odom’s first year with the Retrievers came to an end on March 1 after a road loss in the playoffs against the…
After an arduous five-hour labor committee hearing this past Wednesday, the fight for increasing Baltimore’s minimum wage has trudged along with increased support within City…
There are a plethora of higher education options for those seeking degrees, both non-profit and for-profit universities provide ample opportunities. However, most students have to…
You live by the three, you die by the three. If you watch any or listen to any basketball broadcast and you will surely hear…
Last week, UMBC’s Student Government Association held a special referendum in which the student body was invited to vote on a multi-faceted piece of election-related legislation. The…
Many see college as an experience where they will gain life-long friendships and break outside of their comfort zone. Unfortunately, not many college students will…
When many people think about the stereotypical college experience, very specific images pop up into their heads: broadening the mind, making new friends that last a lifetime…
Let’s imagine for a second that it is Dec. 31. UMBC’s women’s basketball team just secured a victory against Coppin State University before strolling into…
Get ready to pencil these events into your calendars, because UMBC’s spring semester is going to be full of fun, theatrical events – many of…
Last Monday, John Fox, Director of Residential Life, proposed new residential payment rates for fiscal year 2018 to a small group of other faculty members…
Free hour is a luxury that most university students do not have. However, UMBC offers a free hour between 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. on…