In recent weeks, a slew of racist and derogatory posters have been hung around UMBC’s campus. Many of the posters appear to have been posted…
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Over the past few months, the Retriever Event Center has begun to take shape. Located next to the stadium, the 172,000-square-foot building will host sports…
When it comes to housing, no UMBC student wants to be stuck in a freshman residential hall. There are constant maintenance and cleanliness issues that…
Jessica Hammond, the senior associate athletic director at UMBC, took the podium at SGA’s student fees forum and proposed $214,000 increases for undergraduate student’s athletic…
Serving as a senator in the Iowa Senate, republican Mark Chelgren introduced a bill which would look into college hiring practices. The bill would enforce…
Almost anyone who knows or owns a dog can attest that dogs bring happiness. Even merely watching videos of cute dogs can reduce stress levels.…
Churches in southern California have begun in recent months to build a modern day underground railroad – rallying members of their congregations for the possibility…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
For most UMBC students, physical accessibility and difficulties navigating campus do not demand much thought. For other handicapped students who are less able-bodied and are…
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,…
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…