When James Comey, current director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, publicly released a letter he wrote to Congress twelve days before the presidential election,…
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Janice Jackson, a music professor at UMBC, held up her hands in surprise in front of her class of fifteen. “It costs how much?” she…
Mandatory meal plans have plagued the halls of UMBC dorms for as long as students can remember. Some are happy with the service, as it…
There are few meals better than a meal that comes with seconds. Late Night at True Grits used to serve seconds and thirds every night…
UMBC has long prided itself on its diversity and inclusionary nature. The campus is a welcoming place for students from all creeds and cultures, and…
The housing crisis of 2007 and rising college tuition rates are the two greatest financial crises of this generation. Observing all the steps that culminated in…
Students often see discussion sections as a waste of time, going so far as to skip them if the sections barely impact their grade. However,…
Everyone has at least once been through the moment of frustration where they walk into a restaurant, have their drink order taken, and when they…
In a world where Donald Trump rules and nationalism grows, it might be difficult to understand why the metric system deserves to be talked about; but…
The crowd that gathered outside Penn Station at 7 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 21 could have easily been mistaken for a march itself. Pink knit…
Within the first few days of Donald Trump’s presidency, we have seen the Commander in Chief issue numerous disturbing executive actions. From ordering the construction…
There is something invasive about hope, something formidable about it’s own character. There is also something about hope that people will cause people to chase…
Amidst taking extreme stances on things such as abortion, immigration and healthcare, the new Trump administration has taken an alarming position against the media. Although…
From cabinet members to secretaries, President Trump’s nominations are raising eyebrows. There have been questions about some of the nominees lacking the proper credentials for…
With the end of the semester coming up, students are hurrying to complete all of their projects and papers. Some candidates for winter commencement have…
Many who have participated in a university convocation ceremony are familiar with the exercise where the university’s speaker instructs each incoming freshman to look to…