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EduPal gets major overhaul to be a better pal

Jasir Qiydaar Technology Writer jaqiy1@umbc.edu  EduPal, the program created by Markus-Allen Proctor, a UMBC student, has recently received a major overhaul. This overhaul includes improvements…

Researcher of the Week: Sarah Hemler

Nimasha Fernando nfernan1@umbc.edu  Sarah Hemler is an undergraduate student at UMBC, who is doing research with the University of Maryland, Baltimore, performing research entitled “Improving…

Sonic’s Grand Opening

A four year plan becomes a reality Brittany Meyer Contributing Writer bmeye1@umbc.edu After 4 years of rumors and intense discussion, a Sonic drive-in has finally…

Nation and World News

Ahmed Eissa Senior Staff Writer aeissa2@umbc.edu Spain A doctor in Madrid said on Wednesday that a Spanish nurse infected with Ebola, Teresa Romero, remembers touching…

Warnings Trigger a Better Classroom Experience

Trigger Warnings create a safer experience for students sensitive to disturbing materials By Holly Vogtman Staff Writer hollyv1@umbc.edu Trigger warnings are making their way to…

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…