In today’s society religion may seem like an afterthought especially among Gen Z. According to a poll conducted by the American Survey Center, 34 percent…
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The UMBC mascot, Chesapeake Bay Retriever, or more commonly known as True Grit, is the pinnacle of hope and superstition. Originally sculpted by wax, but…
When I started my career at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County in Fall 2020, the university was a dramatically different and unusual space. Earlier…
In the United States, June is officially recognized as “Pride Month” and is dedicated to the celebration of LGBTQ+ culture and empowerment of the community.…
Union is not a dirty word: A look into the fight to unionize. Perseverance Conquers. This is the motto of Temple University, a school that…
Editor’s note: This article heavily discusses weight, body composition, diet culture, and disordered eating. What is the “perfect body,” and why does it change so…
Earlier this year, plans for a long-awaited skatepark in West Baltimore were halted, and the City cited in response, that money and resources would be…
For many college students, President Joe Biden’s recent announcement concerning student loan forgiveness was heaven-sent. With over 7.6 million borrowers under the age of 24…
It has been nearly three years since the COVID-19 virus was first declared a pandemic, and the world still grapples with its impact. Though medical…
They defied the odds. They became role models for future generations, the living proof that historical hard work paid off. However, women in positions of…
Like in Flint and Jackson, the residents of Baltimore, especially those living in underserved communities around the city, are experiencing environmental injustice when it comes…
On September 15, 2022, the University of Maryland, Baltimore County hosted a special guest lecturer in the Albin O. Kuhn Library and Gallery. The lecture…
Over the summer, I spent most of my time recovering from an invasive procedure, which allowed me to have quite a bit of spare time.…
Editor’s note: This staff editorial was originally published in print only, in our first issue of the Spring 2022 semester in February, when our website…
Since the summer of 2021, over a year from now, The Retriever has not had access to a working website. It is with great excitement…
If I have seemed distant or forgetful, or taken a long time to respond to you over the last several months, I might have had…