Some random end-of-the-semester thoughts
By Collin Wojciechowski
Another year has come and gone, and with its end summer soon approaches. I say another has come and gone as if I've been in Catonsville/Arbutus/where ever this place is considered to reside for long enough to be reflective on what the change of seasons presents, although its only the close of my freshman year. However, both because I'm enough of a smart ass to be reflective at such a junior state, and if I started writing about the recent racial decisions in Arizona I would burst some more blood vessels, I'm tackling the "sentimental look back on what I've ... Read More
The volcano is taking all of your lovely money
By Tilly Ingleby
I think I have a slightly different outlook on this Icelandic volcano business than a lot of Americans. I face being heckled for saying this, but had this volcano gone off in this fair nation, or had America been on the receiving end of the ash cloud, the Weather Channel would be telling us it's the end of the world, say goodbye to your loved ones, the ash is coming. A mere sprinkle of ash doesn't matter when it's only impacting continental Europe. Concern needn't travel across the Atlantic. For such a huge event, there was surprisingly little coverage on ... Read More
Faculty, Staff Inspire Us in Challenging Times
By Freeman HrabowskiAs the campus turns its attention to final exams, our students, faculty, and staff have already excelled on a very important test. While the Governor and legislature have worked to be as supportive of Maryland higher education as possible, we have experienced significant State budget reductions. To the credit of faculty and staff, UMBC continues to be a vibrant center for teaching and learning, research, and community engagement. Student success and retention are on the rise. Undergraduate research activity is at an all-time high. We will graduate nearly 90 Ph.D.s this year, and faculty ... Read More
Staff Ed: The Triple Crown: slots, horses, and a mall
By Staff Ed
The running of the Kentucky Derby this weekend (one of the few major horse races that anyone pays attention to anymore) heralded the start of the three-part horse race known as the Triple Crown, one of the most prestigious and elusive prizes of the racing world. This race is also a reminder of the sorry state of Maryland's own substantial Thoroughbred industry. Maryland actually hosts the second leg of the Triple Crown race at the Pimlico racetrack. So, back in 2008, when the Maryland State Legislature requested voters to decide whether or not to legalize slots in this state, the ... Read More
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