Poll

How do you feel about Governor O'Malley's proposed three percent tuition increase for USM students?


It is too much to ask of students.
It is understandable, but I’d rather not pay for it.
It is a great way to fund the University System of Maryland during a time with budget cuts.
I don’t know enough about it to have an opinion on the subject.
Last Week's Poll
What are your plans for winter break?
  • I'm graduating! Real world, here I come! (11)
  • I'm taking winter classes. (37)
  • Working. (29)
  • I'm going on vacation! (20)
  • I haven't figured it out yet. (21)
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Jackson's shot with 1.4 left gives men's basketball upset victory over conference leading Maine

By Corey Johns

After what may have been their worst outing of the season in a loss against Binghamton, the UMBC men's basketball team bounced back in a big way with a shocking 56-55 victory over conference-leading Maine just three days later."I think after the Binghamton game we were disappointed that we lost, but more disappointed in the way we lost; we were out hustled and out played." said the team's lone senior Matt Spadafora, who scored four points and grabbed six rebounds in 35 minutes of action against Maine. "After two days of preparation, we were determined to play hard and energetic ... Read More

Men's track & field medal four times at GMU Invitational

By Dan Levin

On Saturday the majority of the men's track and field team traveled to George Mason, while a select few went to the Penn State Invitational. In their first action in two weeks, the Retrievers looked to come up big against schools from the Maryland/DC area.At George Mason, freshman Cameron McDearmon medaled twice in the field competition. McDearmon placed first in the men's shot put with his throw of 14.86 meters. He also placed second in the weight throw with a toss of 14.51 meters.Senior Camal Pugh also had a good day, finishing second in the 60-meter hurdles with a time ... Read More

Corey's Corner: Robinson pulling triple duty for Retriever athletics

By Corey Johns

For most, playing a college sport is something one can only dream of. It doesn't matter if you're playing at Stanford or UMBC, to make one varsity team in Division I athletics is quite a feat, and making an impact while on the team is even more of one. But junior Chrissy Robinson has somehow managed to find success in not just one, not just two, but three varsity teams: basketball, indoor track and field, and outdoor track and field.The 6'2" junior originally signed on to play at UMBC because of her basketball skills. While she has never ... Read More