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Posts published in November 2015

An evening with Deafheaven

Californian black metal band Deafheaven came to the Howard Theatre to tour their latest album “New Bermuda.” With raging vocals from frontman George Clarke, the evening…

Collegiate activism in Maryland

On November 17, UMBC student Vanessa D. Barksdale gave an educational lecture regarding her research about the evolution of collegiate activism in Maryland colleges. “Given…

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…

Chattin’ With: Cross Country

This week, The Retriever interviewed women’s track and field extraordinaire and star engineering student Savannah Steinly. So far, what has been your best experience with UMBC’s…

Western bias in worldwide awareness

Recently, the news and social media have become saturated with reports and opinions on the horrible attacks in France that were perpetrated by ISIS. People…

Give (me a break…) thanks!

With Thanksgiving break fast approaching, students and faculty rush to make deadlines, make travel plans and make room for food. While the latter isn’t so…

Woman’s Volleyball falls on senior night

On Sunday, November 15th, UMBC Woman’s Volleyball hosted the New Hampshire Wildcats at the RAC to close out their regular season. The Retrievers’ Senior Night…

Giving thanks for trap

Believe it or not, UMBC contains a plethora of talented musicians. Whether it be a capella groups, instrumental ensembles, local bands, DJs or solo musicians,…