Pi Kappa Phi’s annual Ability Week ended this year in a benefit concert – or, an “Ability Jam” – co-hosted with the Mama’s Boys, a UMBC…
Posts published in May 2016
On April 19, Professor Kate Brown was recognized when she, following a nomination by President Hrabowski, was awarded a research fellowship from the Carnegie Corporation of…
As we all know, TV shows are judged on their popularity. The more popular the show, the higher the ratings. Higher ratings often lead to…
UMBC’s very own Wushu club saw victory earlier this month on April 9 when they competed at the 20th annual Collegiate Wushu Tournament hosted by Columbia…
This past month, Apple and the FBI have been at odds over the cell phone of one individual, Syed Rizwan Farook, better known as the…
The year is 1996. The year’s draft class looks exceptionally promising with players such as Allen Iverson, Ray Allen, Steve Nash and Jermaine O’Neal, among…
An assignment given at North County High School has been criticized for inciting racial tensions. An English teacher assigned this task that had students mimic Irish writer Jonathan Swift’s…
Syria Heavy fighting resumed in Syria last week, with airstrikes in rebel-held areas of Syria killing scores and destroying a hospital supported by the international…
April 24 – Hilltop Circle & Center Rd., Theft from automobile April 24 – The RAC, Alcohol violation April 25 – Lot 3, Theft from…
The Student Government Association’s election board chair, Robert Caverly, sent an email yesterday, May 5, stating that the election board had voted to invalidate the results of…
As another year is in the books for UMBC athletics, it is time to look at some of the departing seniors and the highlights they…
The Retriever women’s lacrosse team ended their season on a high note with a 12–7 win over the University of New Hampshire on senior day…
Beyoncé is one of the most successful celebrities and vocalists in the entire world. Everything she does — from a surprise tour to a new album…
Corey Carter, an eighth grade science teacher at Old Court Middle School in Pikesville, has been announced Baltimore County’s Teacher of the Year. Carter co-founded My Brother’s Keeper…
The UMBC baseball team had no problem putting runs on the boardagainst the Binghamton University Bearcats. Unfortunately, the pitching failed to match the strong offensive…
Earth day was on Friday, a reminder for people to celebrate the planet and make efforts toward sustainable living. To celebrate the holiday, the Students…