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Chicken Game: Legislature Threatens U. Md. Law School...

Full Title: Chicken Game: Legislature Threatens U. Md. Law School Funding Like many law schools, the University of Maryland School of Law operates legal clinics that allow students to get...

Posted: April 4, 2010, 3:07 PM

The Capsule Cometh

For nearly thirty years they sat untouched in the attic of my parents' house in California: a collection of sealed cardboard boxes held together with masking tape.  Hidden inside were the...

Posted: April 3, 2010, 7:38 PM

Register to Vote in the 2010 Election

This fall Maryland voters will have the chance to elect a Governor, members of Congress, state legislators and county officials, and to vote on ballot initiatives.  The deadline to register for...

Posted: April 2, 2010, 9:59 AM

April Fool: Towson SGA Declares War on UMBC

In Towson University's student newspaper The Towerlight, the lead April Fool's Day story has Towson's SGA President declaring war on UMBC.  The story is worth reading, if only to feel good about...

Posted: April 1, 2010, 9:50 PM

The Commons by Any Other Name . . .

Seven months ago, UMBC was named as the #1 up-and-coming national university by U.S. News & World Report.  Now one UMBC committee wants to ensure that our reputation for quality and flair for...

Posted: April 1, 2010, 7:57 AM

Be Counted

Once in a decade, the government of the United States undertakes the great counting process upon which hinges your political representation and funding for government programs.  If you are a...

Posted: March 28, 2010, 12:09 PM

UMBC Alternative School Break Trip Story in Carroll...

Full Title: UMBC Alternative School Break Trip Story in Carroll County Times 70 students spent at least part of last week immersing themselves in service, social action and hands-on learning on...

Posted: March 25, 2010, 5:02 PM

Real People Profiles: Michele Wolff

I’m asking some of the people you might encounter on the UMBC campus, including students, faculty and staff, to answer a few questions about themselves and their experiences. These are their...

Posted: March 25, 2010, 3:01 PM

Take This Class, Change the World

I believe many things are best learned through experience, including how to change the world. You can’t fully explore and develop your ability to make a difference without actually giving it a...

Posted: March 24, 2010, 2:16 PM

Preliminary List of SGA Candidates 2010

Below is a list of the students who submitted applications to run for SGA positions in next month's election. 44 students submitted applications (up from 34 last year).   This list is...

Posted: March 12, 2010, 5:41 PM