Year in Review A-Z: News
14 May 2012 | 3 Comments | By Towerlight Editorial Staff
Year in Review A-Z: News

Applebees: Towson student and single mother Courtney Haywood filed a complaint of racial discrimination with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission against her former employer, the Applebee’s of Towson, after being terminated in October. Haywood said that her fellow servers would request white patrons under the stereotype that black customers don’t tip. Management did not follow up with complaints, according to Haywood. The EEOC moved forward with Haywood’s suit in January, Haywood said in an email.   [...]

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Arts and Life, Reviews, Video »

Opinionated Glee Review: Props/Nationals
16 May 2012 | No Comments | By Shamus Kelley, Senior Editor
Opinionated Glee Review: Props/Nationals In this episode Shamus Kelley and Sarah Becker take a look at season 3 episodes 20 and 21 of Glee. Good, bad, or mediocre? Watch and find out! Hint: Rachel is REALLY the worst and apparently Meatloaf is awesome. Go figure. Also. TINA!!!!!!!!! Read the full story »

Editorial, Opinion »

From The Editor’s Desk: What will your Towerlight look like?
Examining evolution throughout the years
14 May 2012 | No Comments | By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf, Editor-in-Chief
These last four issues as the newly-elected Editor-in-Chief, and this year at The Towerlight, have passed quickly. Too soon, it seems, I will produce 62 more issues for the 2012-2013 academic year, and I’m excited. This year alone I have witnessed the appointment of our 13th president, the opening of a gorgeous new complex – (complete with a smoothie station), talented displays from our theater and dance department, and a kangaroo. That’s just one year. [...] Read the full story »

Arts and Life, Columns »

Down Under: Reflecting on time in the sun
13 May 2012 | No Comments | By Emily Girsch, Columnist
As the semester winds down, I took some time to reflect on what studying abroad has taught me. I narrowed it down to three categories. Studying abroad has challenged me personally, academically and professionally. Packing the future four months of your life into two suitcases and a carry-on is a challenge within itself. My advice for future study abroad travelers is to pack light and leave some room for souvenirs. You will come home with [...] Read the full story »

Arts and Life, Columns »

Spoiler Alert: Modernizing family
13 May 2012 | No Comments | By Tracy Schmelter, Columnist
For the last issue of the school year, it only seems appropriate I crown my all-time favorite television show, that I spent way too much time watching, for this year! Drum roll, please. I simply cannot get enough of “Modern Family.” Granted, I might be a little biased since I only started watching it online in the past month or so and am in the middle of season two so I’m still in the honeymoon [...] Read the full story »

News »

Academic to be redefined
13 May 2012 | No Comments | By Brandi Bottalico, Associate news editor
The Council of University System Faculty will meet on Towson’s campus May 18 to discuss Towson’s definition of academic freedom, which will be revised and updated, according to University Senate Chairman Timothy Sullivan.   “Every so often you have to update what is meant by academic freedom,” he said. “How do you define it? So the system will have a policy where there will be an official definition of academic freedom.”   Academic freedom is [...] Read the full story »

Arts and Life, Columns »

No. 1 with a bullet: The music mogul, me
13 May 2012 | 4 Comments | By Sam Silverman, Columnist
This past year has been one of the best of my life. I’ve had amazing opportunities and learned more about myself than ever before. This column has been an unexpected outlet for me, and I really want to thank anyone who has read any of them. Hopefully you thought it was interesting and were able to learn something new. For my last column, I thought it would be cool to reflect upon my year by [...] Read the full story »

Arts and Life, Features »

Phi Mu wins chapter of the year
13 May 2012 | No Comments | By Nicole Salem, Staff Writer
Towson’s Phi Mu, Phi Theta chapter was recently crowned Towson’s best sorority chapter, and they have high expectations for the future, Campus Activities Chair Meghan Nash said. “[Joining] was most definitely the best decision of my life,” Nash said. “We prided ourselves in being involved with our philanthropy, Children’s Miracle Network.  Every girl in our sorority generally cares and is aware of our main purpose of giving back.” Phi Mu earned the title of “best [...] Read the full story »

News »

SGA creates new fund
13 May 2012 | No Comments | By Jonathan Munshaw, News Editor
In an effort to increase cooperation between student groups, Student Government Association Treasurer-elect Ben Mendelsohn is starting a new SGA fund next semester called the “collaboration fund.” For a student group to access the fund, they must prove that they are developing a program in collaboration with either the SGA or another student group on campus. Mendelsohn said he has not allotted how much money will go into the fund, and that he will produce [...] Read the full story »

Arts and Life, Features »

Voice quartet finds victory
13 May 2012 | No Comments | By Bobbi Trimble, Staff Writer
Under the spotlight, singing to a crowd and listening to the roar of applause: this is the dream for Towson-based a capella group GQ. This is a dream that may soon become reality after the hard work and dedication they put into their art after they secured first place in the regional Harmony Sweepstakes A Cappella Festival and second place in the National Harmony Sweepstakes in California, Towson alumna and group member Katie Gillis said. [...] Read the full story »

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Hospital rates freezing
13 May 2012 | 2 Comments | By Allison Brickell, Staff writer
The Maryland Health Services Cost Review Commission has passed a plan that freezes the rates hospitals can charge patients, which could cause some hospitals to lay off workers and slow hiring. Nursing major Casey Clemo said that as a person going into the medical field, the new plan does not affect her decision to pursue her career. “The high pay is something that is beneficial but I’m becoming a nurse because I care about the [...] Read the full story »
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