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Revealing the truth with ‘Deepwater Horizon’
It is easy to remember an event by what the media says, but a full story is usually spared, especially if controversy is involved. The new movie “Deepwater Horizon,” which is about the explosion...
October 15, 2016 · 1:09 PM
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Better intercultural dialogue needed at UMBC
UMBC recently had a screening of Afro-Mexican rapper, poet, and director Bocafloja’s documentary, “Nana Dijo.” The documentary, which used first person narratives to examine the African diaspora...
October 14, 2016 · 3:05 PM
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Pushing for political awareness
Good political knowledge can take you places you never believed possible. Just think of it: walking up on a stage filled with bright lights, waving at thousands of supporters, ready to deliver a...
October 14, 2016 · 1:30 PM
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Scarier than death and taxes
“In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” The famed quote by Benjamin Franklin is wholly accurate. However, let us amend that statement just a bit, “In this world,...
October 13, 2016 · 2:00 PM
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They’ve put a spell on us: Ancient Studies Council hosts curse-making seminar
After braving the early autumn chill and the hike up to the Performing Arts and Humanities building, UMBC’s Ancient Studies Council hosted their very own curse-making seminar on Friday Sept. 30....
October 12, 2016 · 10:35 PM
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The effects of Aging soccer players moving over to MLS
The post The effects of Aging soccer players moving over to MLS appeared first on The Retriever.
October 12, 2016 · 12:36 PM
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Swimming Quality in the area Due to the influence of Michael Phelps
The post Swimming Quality in the area Due to the influence of Michael Phelps appeared first on The Retriever.
October 12, 2016 · 12:34 PM
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Back on American soil: UMBC’s Peaceworker Program
Headshot courtesy of Becky Morrison With the founding of the Shriver Center 23 years ago, the Peaceworker Program was established to support Returned Peace Corps Volunteers (RPCVs) with...
October 12, 2016 · 10:04 AM
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Finding the ‘magic pill’ for adult learners
Shannon Carney for The Retriever Fitting extracurriculars into an already busy schedule is difficult for most students, and especially for adult learners who often juggle their studies, families...
October 11, 2016 · 9:34 PM
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The secret life of a campus barista
Working at the campus Starbucks comes with its fair share of perils, like explosive flaming cookies. Earlier this week, Haley Hermach was preparing a cookie for a customer. A mere 6 seconds...
October 11, 2016 · 8:00 PM
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