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What it means to “ban the box”
The governor of Maryland, Larry Hogan, recently vetoed a bill which would have “banned the box” on college applications. The bill was generally seen as bi-partisan friendly and reflected some of...
September 14, 2017 · 7:00 PM
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Experienced Retriever advises: push yourself; know your limits
Wake up at 4:15 a.m.  Catch the carpool by 4:30 a.m. Crew practice from 5-7 a.m., then team breakfast.  Go to class, meetings, class again, work.  Repeat. Welcome to the daily routine of Jood...
September 14, 2017 · 6:30 PM
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Digging into campus construction: what to expect
The class of 2018 will be the first to graduate on campus. While previous commencement ceremonies were held at the Royal Farms Arena in Baltimore, this spring the graduating class will walk here...
September 14, 2017 · 4:00 PM
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UMBC chosen as Campus Center for Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation
The Association of American Colleges & Universities has recently announced that UMBC will be one of ten institutions to serve as locations for the first Truth, Racial Healing &...
September 14, 2017 · 2:00 PM
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Despite delay, semesterly involvement fest succeeds
The warm mid-morning air above Erickson Field pulsed with energy. Students rushed between tables, hoisting up tri-fold boards and arranging displays. Noon approaches. A flood of students leaving...
September 14, 2017 · 1:00 PM
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Uptick in hate crimes worries UMBC community
In the month of August, UMBC had four hate crimes or acts of intolerance committed on campus. Four separate cases of intolerant and racially-charged vandalism were reported to the UMBC police...
September 14, 2017 · 12:00 PM
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UMBC should implement more post-admission tools for transfer students
When imagining a new UMBC student, one might picture a teenager just out of high school, unfamiliar with college life. While this is true of many incoming freshmen, transfer student culture at...
September 14, 2017 · 12:00 PM
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UMBC responds as Trump ends DACA
The Trump administration’s recent announcement of plans to end DACA – Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals – prompted a swift response from UMBC leaders. In a press conference given on...
September 14, 2017 · 9:09 AM
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Pangea highlights the world inside UMBC
After a performance, the rest of the group stormed the stage, and began a chant: “FASA is … FAMILY! FASA is … FAMILY!” The group embraced their star performers, while the crowd continued to cheer....
September 13, 2017 · 6:00 PM
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The Retriever Job Application
Join our team!
Do you want to get paid to cover stories on campus and in surrounding communities? Do you want to make your voice heard? Do you want to gain invaluable writing and communications skills that will...
August 13, 2017 · 4:22 PM
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