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The Retriever

An event that’s so hot, it’s on fire!

UMBC’s annual Homecoming Bonfire Brittany Meyer Contributing Writer bmeye1@umbc.edu The annual Homecoming Bonfire has been a UMBC tradition since 2005. Save for one incident in…

Get to Know a Retriever

Hear the music in his soul Brandon Foster Staff Writer brafos1@umbc.edu  A young man wears many hats in order to become the next music mogul.…

At the center of it all

A look into the past of the University Center Andrew Mayn Contributing Writer amayn1@umbc.edu  Despite many changes since its construction in 1982, the University Center…

Students face limited payment options at the CIC

Zachary Canter        Contributing Writer canter1@umbc.edu  In many locations at UMBC, students are not able to make purchases using their credit cards.  While it may…

myUMBC App Incoming

Get ready to download a brand new app David Verghese Assistant Tech Editor davergh1@umbc.edu Rather than have just a mobile site, myUMBC will feature its…

The Emerging Identity of UMBC

UMBC stands out; let’s keep it that way By Allison Opitz Contributing Writer opitz1@umbc.edu Homecoming week always makes students wonder where the spirit is, and…

Students can’t catch Retriever Fever

Lack of advertising for homecoming leaves students disengaged from its festivities By Holly Vogtman Staff Writer hollyv1@umbc.edu Lack of advertising for Homecoming has left the…

Tailgating: An Unseen Phenomenon at UMBC

The lack of tailgating at UMBC is detrimental to the community as a whole By Ricardo Tablada Hidalgo Contributing Writer rtablad1@umbc.edu  Tailgating is uncommon at…

Nation and World News

Ahmed Eissa Senior Staff Writer aeissa2@umbc.edu United States United States health officials confirmed on Tuesday that a man who traveled from Liberia to the United…

Friday Night Live Arrives on Campus

Theatre COM brings sketch comedy to Flat Tuesdays Griffin Baltz Contributing Writer On Friday, October 3rd, the Theatre Council of Majors collaborated with several students…

Nothing is forgotten

Amanda Quinn Foreign Correspondent Quinn1@umbc.edu During World War II, over 1,500,000 soldiers and civilians died during the Siege of Leningrad. They are honored and remembered…

Scenic Pond or Stagnant Puddle?

The pond next to the Albin O. Kuhn Library has faced several delays in construction, prompting concern from students and faculty alike Manisha Vepa Contributing…

2014 Alumni Awards

Manisha Vepa Contributing Writer mvepa1@umbc.edu Every year, the UMBC Alumni Association presents awards to distinguished alumni to honor their accomplishments and their service to the…

Athlete of the Week: Kay Banjo

By Subir Nigam Staff Writer subnig1@umbc.edu Senior forward Kay Banjo drew a penalty and scored the game-winning goal in the 2-1 victory against conference rival…