The killing of Michael Brown has spurred the whole country to demonstrate in the streets, and, at UMBC On August 9, 2014, police officer Darren…
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Evacuation causes concern among students and staff At around 6:10 on Tuesday December 1st, the entire Commons building was evacuated and the fire department was…
Meet your new co-worker, Aiko. She speaks fluent Japanese and is made entirely of silicone. Every year Japan hosts a Consumer Electronics convention, allowing companies…
Egypt On Saturday, an Egyptian court dropped charges against former President Hosni Mubarak and seven other senior ex-officials over the killing of over 230 protesters…
On December 16th, 2014, DJ-duo Flosstradamus will be performing at the 9:30 club in Washington D.C. Flosstradamus is a two-man band consisting of Chicago-based DJ’s…
A group of students gathered outside of the University Center to protest last night’s announcement that a grand jury would not indict Ferguson, MO. police…
Eco-Ambassadors introduce weekly series to promote energy conservation In its ongoing efforts to promote energy conservation on campus, UMBC has introduced a new awareness campaign,…
Harvard Professor brings lecture to UMBC Harvard Law professor and distinguished scholar Dr. Evelyn M. Hammonds gave a lecture on Wednesday, November 12th, discussing the…
The Shark Tank-inspired 2014 Idea Competition Sponsored by the ABCE (Alex. Brown Center for Entrepreneurship), this year’s Idea Competition was held on Nov. 12 in…
A local restaurant review Matthew’s 1600 is a great option for students who want a place to go out with friends or a date. The…
Young woman gives back and sustains her culture What is your name, major, and year? My name is Farrah Daham. I am a senior who…
Gallery offers excellent place for quiet contemplation The gallery is often overlooked by some students, but those who take the time to visit may find…
United States & China The United States and China reached an accord on climate change, unveiling an ambitious plan to curb carbon emissions in an…
Projects tracking the spread of the flu through analysis of social media posts aim to provide more public health information. Every year, with the…
Conducting undergraduate research at UMBC provides students with an opportunity to learn about a particular topic within their major while working closely with a mentor…
A noble cause faces off against student apathy The Real Food Challenge aims to increase awareness about what constitutes “real” food and why it matters…