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What it really means to take the knee
During the preseason games in 2016, Colin Kaepernick, quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers, quietly remained seated during The Star Spangled Banner. After the anthem, thousands of fans chanted,...
October 10, 2017 · 7:00 PM
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Staying on campus improves work ethic
When students are choosing a path to higher education, there is commonly the debate about what type of college or university to attend. Students often decide between living at home and commuting,...
October 10, 2017 · 11:52 AM
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The power of certificates
According to a report by Burning Glass Technologies, a college degree today is similar to a high-school diploma from a few years ago. Employers are looking more and more into applicants who have...
September 29, 2017 · 4:00 PM
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Is STEM Seeing Enough Colors?
The seven scholars programs at UMBC support interests ranging from fine arts, public affairs, humanities, and STEM. Many of these programs, specifically those for STEM, are focused on promoting...
September 28, 2017 · 7:00 PM
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Come to college for a career?
College is admittedly a fantastic opportunity for many different things such as meeting new people, expanding social horizons, and exploring interests. However it is arguable to say that the...
September 28, 2017 · 1:48 PM
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National news coverage is less significant than primary accounts during national unrest
National news organizations have historically been one of the only ways that an American citizen could get any information about the goings on in other parts of the nation. While it is still...
September 28, 2017 · 9:00 AM
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Building projects sacrifice function for innovation
When walking across Erickson Field late at night, one cannot help but notice the number of street lights that stand dark. Already, less than a month into the semester, no less than four such...
September 27, 2017 · 2:00 PM
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The case against a 24-hour library
UMBC’s Albin O. Kuhn Library & Gallery offers many amenities to the campus community. Students can check out books, journals, and various other documents from the library. The Math Lab and...
September 26, 2017 · 12:23 PM
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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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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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