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Hypocrisy in the age of Scalia

Last week, Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia passed away on a visit to Texas at the age of 79. In his passing, politicians have sparked…

#BringBackOurTendies

Young chicken breast, locally sourced. Crispy, brown breaded exterior, with a delicate spice blend. Soft, juicy white meat inside. Served on a bed of lightly…

Not so Flat Tuesdays

Flat Tuesdays is UMBC’s very own bar located on the second floor of The Commons. During the day, the environment is chill, full of studying…

Don’t nanny me UMBC

We seem to live in an age of increasing risk management and overly protective safety precautions and, as a result, many educational institutions are taking…

More debates, more democratic, less biased

This past week, Democratic candidates Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton agreed to four additional debates in the coming months. These debates double the amount of…

Caucuses counter the democratic process

This past week, the residents of Iowa voted for their top choice as the Democratic and Republican nominee for the President of the United States. However,…

More than just a number

Students have the power to advocate for their grades. It’s very easy to overlook the fact that students can attend office hours and talk with…

Give Obama a break

In his final State of the Union, President Barack Obama did an excellent job at addressing the progress he has made throughout his eight years…

Winter session perils

Taking classes over winter break seems like a solid way to get ahead – or get back on track – academically. This goldmine of education comes at…

Yes Bernie Can

Hillary Clinton has been fearing this day since she launched her campaign. New Democratic Presidential Nomination Polls in Iowa have Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton in…

Strike down the death penalty

Supreme Court Associate Justice Antonin Scalia recently made the remark that it “wouldn’t surprise” him if the Supreme Court strikes down capital punishment soon. Over 1,000…