Housing and Residence Life
We don’t hear much about Housing and Residence Life, but maybe it’s because a lot of what they do is kept out of the public eye.
It took them two years to let the campus know they’ve been looking for a way to improve the guest pass policy. Students complain almost daily, but they have had to sweat it out until this year when they finally integrated a new way of signing guests into the halls.
There have also been several instances of no heat in certain buildings – Scarborough Hall went without heat at the beginning of the semester for a few days at Towson updated the heating unit. Still, several campus events always make there way to the spotlight and bring a good turnout. For now, HRL gets a B.
Wilson family posts funeral dates and details
The TU community is welcome to join Coleatha Wilson’s family and friends in celebrating her life. Wilson, who died March 4, will be laid to rest Fri., March 12. Services and schedules are as follows:
The Progressive Democrats of Towson put in their two cents on the Health Care reform debate Tuesday night when they hosted advocates of single-payer health care Dr. Margaret Flowers and Mark Dudzic.
How did it already become the middle of March? Time flies where you are avoiding studying, I guess. I hope everyone has exciting breaks planned for the next week, maybe some of you even used The Towerlight’s Spring Break Sneak Peek to help you plan your adventures.
Electric Eight takes seats with full ticket
Polling locations were set up Wednesday around campus to allow resident students to vote for their desired University Residence Government candidates.
March 1: In the Glen Garage, an unknown vehicle struck a parked vehicle, causing damage.
According to an e-mail sent to all Millennium Hall residents on Fri., March 5, the building’s boiler is in need of repair and has affected the temperature inside the rooms.
Freshman Bob Der rides his unicycle around the Potomac Lounge Patio Tuesday. He was given a unicycle in 2006 as a Christmas present and has been riding it ever since.
As the teams grow closer and the competition grows tougher, another Associate competitor was “fired” Tuesday night during the second boardroom elimination.
“Hope” is what gives Allen Zaruba a reason to look up.
After 4 p.m. on Fri., March 12, 100 West Village resident students will not be allowed to park their cars anywhere on campus but the Towson Center.
Internal ‘divide’ leads to resignations
Director of athletics Ryan Wolfe and senator Steven Crudele both resigned from their positions Tuesday during the Student Government Association meeting.
Metro Station to open for N.E.R.D.
It’s been well over a year since the release of Metro Station’s summer hit, but Tigerfest attendees will still be able to “Shake It” on Burdick Field come April 24.
The four family members and two alleged hitmen charged with first degree murder of the Hess gas station owner in Towson have been denied bail.
The Baltimore County Police Department has arrested six people in the murder case of William Raymond Porter, 49, former owner of the Hess gas station on E. Joppa Road in Towson.
A zoning hearing was held Thurs., March 4, for the case of 16 Skidmore Court in the Towson Park neighborhood where the owner was renting to two or more unrelated tenants.
In their colonizing year at Towson University, the brothers of Pi Kappa Alpha are now without a president.
Sophomore Coleatha Wilson was a friend, active resident and dedicated member of several groups on campus. Those who knew her will remember “Coley” for her allegiance and other qualities as they cope with her unexpected death.
Cost of college education keeps students working longer, paying more for loans
In his last year of college, senior mass communication and electronic media and film major Josh Flynn is living off more than Ramen noodles. Federal aid, private loans and scholarships have put Flynn about $60,000 in the red.
Event sparks more friendships than relationships
Love was the intent at the speed dating event hosted by Zeta Sigma Chi and PG Connections. However, most participants left with different outcomes. Love was the intent at the speed dating event hosted by Zeta Sigma Chi and PG Connections. However, most participants left with different outcomes.
Sisterhood co-organizes event with Leaders of a Beautiful Struggle, discusses relationship issues
Members of both Sisterhood and Leaders of a Beautiful Struggle set up a table of goodies, several televisions and enough food for 12 hours of munching, Wii playing and each other’s company in this year’s annual lockdown.
A sophomore social sciences major and Newell community center worker, Coleatha Wilson, died this afternoon from a medical condition.
One word cost Allen Zaruba his teaching career at Towson University.
Zaruba, a professional artist and adjunct art professor who has taught at the University for 12 years, was fired last Thursday after being reported to the provost’s office for using a racial slur in class.
Feb. 20: In the Towsontown Garage, three non-affiliates were issued a denial of access. Two resident students are being referred to the Office of Student Conduct for suspected marijuana and paraphernalia.
During the Student Government Association meeting Tuesday, senator Morgan Murray expressed her fears that Safe Ride, the on-campus shuttle service that runs at night, may not be living up to its standards.
Police sent a request to the public asking for help in finding a missing person on Monday, March 1.
The owner of the Hess Gas Station in Towson was pronounced dead Tuesday around 10 a.m., after being shot early Monday morning.
The eight Associate candidates came together Tuesday night during the first boardroom elimination ceremony of the competition. Following an endorsement from “The Donald” himself, the judges sent one competitor home and the other seven onto the next round.
Brief tension arose during Monday’s University Senate meeting after mass communication and communication studies professor Richard Vatz questioned the transparency within Towson’s administration regarding budget cuts.
Faculty paychecks suffer from enrollment and billing schedules
The connection between graduate studies course enrollment and billing as well as the resulting effects on faculty has been a matter of growing concern.
Towson alum said he hopes to make it to Annapolis
Like many recent graduates, David Kosak is working hard to achieve his career goals. On Feb. 1, Kosak submitted his application for Maryland House of Delegates as a democrat for District 42.
A Towson adjunct faculty member was recently fired after using a racial slur in a class.
The owner of a Hess gas station was shot multiple times by an unknown suspect early this morning on E. Joppa Road in Towson, according to the Baltimore County Police Department.
Despite a great amount of rescheduling after the recent blizzards, student organizations were able to throw a benefit concert for the devastation in Haiti to raise money, clothing and awareness.
Towson University will be getting a major facelift for next fall. The space between Lecture Hall, Hawkins Hall and the Psychology building is currently being rebuilt.
TigerTHON event raises more than $16,000 for Children’s Miracle Network
For 12 straight hours, students were on their feet to raise money for sick and injured children at the annual TigerTHON event Friday night through Saturday morning.
Removing residence hall phones may save University money
Use it or lose it; that could be the case for the landlines provided in Towson’s on-campus residence halls.
Less than one year before his death from pancreatic cancer, Randy Pausch gave his last lecture. In his lecture, Pausch tried to pass on his knowledge and life lessons to an audience of 400 at Carnegie Mellon University.
Scholars, leaders, athletes and gentlemen, better known as members of Pi Kappa Alpha, according to their Web site, are currently holding their first fundraiser on campus by selling Lady Pink Pike shirts.
Forty years ago, on Feb. 25, 1970, the founders of the Black Student Union marched to the Administration Building presenting demands on University officials, which resulted in the recognition of the BSU as an official student organization.
Over the weekend Saturday Science hosted a discussion with Mark Branch, an aerospace engineer by day, and DJ by night. Branch works as a group leader for the electromagnetic compatibility test group at NASA as well as a world-class DJ under the name DJ Scientific, and was featured on ABC as part of a series on people who lead double lives.
Associate candidates introduce themselves at first meeting
The eight Associate candidates sat at the long table waiting for their turn to speak and to receive the first challenge.
Since a group of faculty and staff have started a trap and release program to handle stray cats on campus, they’ve made progress, according to Meg Algren, associate professor in the department of mass communication and communication studies.
GTCCA vice president explains issues regarding missing persons in area
A patient from Sheppard Pratt hospital whowent missing from the facility over the weekend was recently found by the Baltimore County Police Department.
Feb. 14: In Parking Lot 18, a report was made that a resident student may be harming themselves. Upon checking, the student was fine.
Students donate funds to sing karaoke and kick others off stage
From “Oops! I did it Again” by Britney Spears to “Get Low” by Lil’ Jon and The Eastside Boyz, students were singing until their voices were gone at the Karaoke to Cure Cancer event hosted at Paws by the Student Government Association.
On average, our planet uses about 85 million barrels of oil per year. Twenty-one million of those barrels are used solely by the United States.
Towson Town Center declines to comment on record
Baltimore County police are further investigating an altercation that occurred in the Towson Town Center food court Saturday.
Towson alum said he hopes to make it to Annapolis
Like many recent graduates, David Kosak is working hard to achieve his career goals. On Feb. 1, Kosak submitted his application for Maryland House of Delegates as a democrat for District 42.
One of the most frequently asked questions I get at Towson is “how come you did not go to a Historically Black College?” Good question. Most people do not understand the historical legacy of these institutions and how they have changed over time. The population of a school does not necessarily make a school “white”, it is the curriculum and environment that dictates the cultural paradigm of the school.
Discussion to move opinions from campus higher on the meetings list
During the previous two Student Government Association meetings, the senate voted to alter the structure of the meetings by moving the public participation and student concerns portions of the meeting to before the discussion of resolutions.
At this year’s Spring Recruitment for Fraternity and Sorority Life, various students attended in order to find out more about the organizations and the recruitment process.
It’s standard in most syllabi to include an addendum about student use of social media during class. Students shouldn’t Tweet from their cell phones or computers, shouldn’t be chatting or growing virtual crops on Facebook or showing their classmates the latest remix of the “Scarlet Takes a Tumble” video on YouTube.
The week of snow allowed students and faculty to cool down, but the first New York Times Talk Lunch of the semester began at noon last Wednesday with the heated conversations of the University’s smoking ban.
Many businesses around Towson have turned to social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter to boost their communication skills.
Towson businesses foresee loss in customers if bill passes
Councilman Vincent Gardina of the 5th District has passed Bill 4-10 that requires minors to have written permission from their guardians in order to use any form of tanning equipment as well as forcing tanning companies to post warning signs in the buildings.
Arguments led to a stabbing in the Towson Town Center food court around 6:45 p.m. Saturday evening when an unidentified man was stabbed in the shoulder, according to witnesses.
Towson hosts an LGBT day to discuss issues and concerns, attendees perform in drag
More than 200 participants from Towson University and other surrounding schools were able to learn, network, share and connect with one another at Saturday’s first B’More Proud Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Ally Leadership Summit.
Bank of America made one Towson professor aware of potential fraudulent charges to his state-issued credit card before the charges had the chance to worsen, according to the technical director in the department of theatre arts.
ANNAPOLIS – Students and administrators met at Maryland's State House Wednesday for Tiger Pride Day, an annual chance for Towson to make its case to state senators and delegates.
The Student Government Association’s regulations for passing student group constitutions came into question Tuesday when Christian Miele, coordinator for fraternity and sorority life, attempted to pass a constitution for a Greek Presidents Council.
With elections for next year’s Student Government Association coming up in April, the 2010 Election Commission will soon be forming.
The thought on everybody’s mind – what the snow makeup plans will be – is finally answered.
Feb. 5: In West Hall, two underage resident students were caught with the possession of paraphernalia and alcohol and received citations. Feb. 5: In Prettyman Hall, a resident student was taken to the hospital after reporting a sexual offense. Baltimore County police responded to the scene, which involved possible possession of marijuana and cocaine.
Some may find it uncomfortable to talk about sex and orgasms, but the students who attended the Gender Free Orgasm Workshop found it quite easy.
The Student Government Association’s regulations for passing student group constitutions came into question Tuesday when Christian Miele, coordinator for fraternity and sorority life, attempted to pass a constitution for a Greek Presidents Council.
Standing in line at a local McDonald’s, an individual called Towson junior Rianna Stokes’ 34-year-old brother, Daniel, a retard.
The week of snow and canceled classes has put teachers behind in lectures and altered their pre-arranged course schedules, forcing them to come up with a plan B.
Resources strained following winter conditions
After being hit by two consecutive blizzards, Towson University has been putting the salt to the ground and plows to the snow as part of the clean-up process to reopen the University.
New structures and landscaping projects are scattered around campus and one more building is getting a makeover to keep up with Towson’s new look.
Although classes were cancelled on Tuesday, some students still woke up to an alarm that sounded-off campus wide.
Towson University’s residence halls are battling against each other in the second annual Energy Conservation Contest sponsored by University Residence Government. A free burrito dinner is at stake for the resident students of the building who conserve the most energy compared to the energy output from February 2009.
Even if classes are cancelled, Towson University students living on campus still have to eat.
After more than 12 hours of hard work, sophomore Jon Dallas had met his match.
He and a few friends had decided to build a two story igloo on the side of the Union garage during the snow days at TU – but his ongoing plans were muffled after Towson police and University staff instructed them to discontinue construction.
The 5th District County Council candidates, Mike Ertel and Gordon Harden, met at the Minnegan Room Thursday to answer questions posed by Baltimore County residents.
GoodCrush helps students make ‘risk-free’ connections
School has only been in session two weeks, but it’s not hard for you to tell that you’re mad crushing on the boy who sits in front of you during Introduction to Psychology.
Before the snowstorm covered Towson’s campus, sisters from the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority took the time to celebrate National Wear Red Day.
Nightshift ends as new effort to save money, energy
Starting March 1, Towson University will be implementing a new housekeeping contract with Aramark, according to vice president for administration and finance James Sheehan.
Lot 22 to complete August 2011, Univ. will fund project directly
To counter the additional students and growth goals, a new parking garage will be built this summer, which will raise parking permit costs for the next academic year.
Towson administration is currently working on some of the most important responsibilities they will face in the next year, according to an e-mail sent to all faculty members by Provost Marcia Welsh.
More than two feet of snow blanketed Towson this weekend, but it didn’t stop students from dressing in their warmest gear to participate in a campus-wide snowball fight.
The 5th District County Council candidates, Mike Ertel and Gordon Harden, met at the Minnegan Room Thursday to answer questions posed by Baltimore County residents.
Community members are reacting following the Baltimore Development Corporation's announcement that the field of candidates to take over The Senator Theatre in Govans has been narrowed to two.
The Gold’s Gym in Parkville, Md., has sold its business to the YMCA, leaving nearly thousands of customers without a gym and several employees without a job.
After weeks of investigation, Baltimore County police have identified the burglar of a Royal Farms convenience store in Towson and possibly several other locations in and around the county.
CAB cahrges $5 per animal due to budget restrictions
Despite implementing a $5 charge for students to stuff a plush animal at “Stuff-A-Valentine,” the Campus Activities Board said they sold out of all of the animals available with about 150 students participating.
The Apprentice-inspired competition gathers candidates for new challenges
If you think boardroom firings and weekly corporate challenges are reserved for Donald Trump’s The Apprentice, think again. Towson’s “The Associate” competition is back as eight new students will compete in a series of original challenges for the ultimate prize: a guaranteed post-graduation job at McCormick & Company.
Student government association takes 'in depth' look to overhaul constitution
At their first meeting of the semester following last week’s impeachment trial, the Student Government Association has changed their Financial Policy for Student Organizations.
After faculty, staff and student leaders made their way to the Minnegan Room Tuesday afternoon, Towson President Robert Caret spoke about the budget for the coming years, stating, “We’re in much better shape than most agencies in the state.”
Community members are reacting following the Baltimore Development Corporation's announcement that the field of candidates to take over The Senator Theatre in Govans has been narrowed to two.
1,014 graduate from University during Winter Commencement
Friends and family filled the Towson Center on Sunday, January 10 to watch 1,014 graduate and undergraduate students participate in the Winter Commencement ceremony.
Dennis McLaughlin, Jr., 37, was arrested Thursday morning for sexually assaulting a woman near Goucher Boulevard in Towson on Wednesday, Jan. 13 at 8:30 p.m. He is also charged with impersonating a police officer. Baltimore County Police are questioning the possibility of other sexually assaulted victims by McLaughlin.
BDC to determine best proposal for landmark
Close to 500 members of the Towson and Govans community turned out on Tuesday night for The Senator Theatre Request for Proposals public meeting, where representatives for each of the proposals gave a presentation about their plans for the theatre.
Victim, friend recovering from city shooting
A Towson University police officer is recovering from non-life threatening injuries at SinaiHospital after he and a friend were shot Tuesday night in Northern Baltimore while off-duty, according to the Baltimore Police Department police report.
University’s name repeatedly mistaken, mispronounced in promotion
Although it’s been 12 years since ‘State’ has been dropped from the name, the public still refers to Towson University by Towson State among other former or incorrect names - on a regular basis.
On Wednesday, Dec. 9, Towson’s Fraternity and Sorority Life celebrated their accomplishments and progress with the Fall 2009 awards ceremony.
Towson’s own group of ‘rainbow fish’ made a statement at Towson’s blackout basketball game on December 2, by sporting a different kind of look – lime green T-shirts.
Some students are looking for outside medical help, as students and faculty have conflicting opinions over the quality of care available at Dowell Health Center.
No lead for BCPD while students in apartment feel they are blamed
An attempted break-in at the Stonewain Court in the Towson Woods Apartments last Thursday at 10:30 a.m. left police without a lead and residents with a broken doorframe.
More than 50 students from Towson, Loyola, Goucher and UMBC attended a discussion with former Governor Robert Ehrlich on Wednesday that was hosted by the Towson College Republicans.
Nov. 18: On University Avenue, an intoxicated non-affiliate was arrested for returning to campus after receiving a Denial of Access.
Students are talking to classmates and friends about their winter break plans. Some are traveling, some are taking classes and some may just be relaxing.
Rosemary Epperson leaves after 30 years of service
After 30 years of service University Store director Rosemary Epperson will be retiring.
With final exams just around the corner, some Towson students are spending the majority of their time with their heads buried in books and computer screens.
At the last Student Government Association meeting of the semester, the SGA senate turned their conversation once again to Towson becoming a smoke-free campus.
The idea of making textbooks more affordable to students comes at a price, as complex issues are being raised within the University.
Assault on theatre student leads to cancelled performance
As they say in the theatre business, “the show must go on.”
Balt. County police brings victim’s family to raise awareness on drunk driving
Candles illuminated the Potomac Lounge Thursday night as families and friends, local officials and campus representatives held a candlelight vigil to remember those who lost their lives to drunk or drugged driving.
University System of Maryland Regents approve new major at TU
A new program in the computer science and information sciences department is likely to become a major starting this fall, according to the Board of Regents, who approved the program this past Friday.
Students roll into annual Skate Night in Burdick Hall
The gyms in Burdick Hall were filled with flashy colors and teased hair styles as adults, students and children alike skated to the sound of their 1980’s rock favorites on Saturday night.
Institute of Towson presents artifact study as first major event on campus
A crowd of more than 350 Towson students, community members and professors turned out Sunday afternoon to listen to one of the first major events produced by the Baltimore Hebrew Institute of Towson University.
Professor Andrew Reiner looks through the various items found in the Glen Woods earlier last week.
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The Potomac Lounge was filled with sorority women sporting “I heart TG” T-shirts on Sunday night in representation of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon-sponsored event that spread the word on the prevalence of domestic violence.
The Panhellenic Association organized a benefit last week that brought sororities together to contribute to a Baltimore charity.
Former Interfraternity Council President Bryan “CT” Sartory has now given some indication as to the personal reasons leading to his October resignation.
With the stress of finals quickly approaching, there’s one thing college students wish they could get rid of – books.
Drugs and alcohol incident rates retreat from recent increases
Incidents and referrals related to drug and alcohol abuse on the Towson campus have seen a marked decline, according to University officials. While alcohol and controlled dangerous substance violations had been on the rise over the last several years – nearly tripling from 2005 to 2008 – recent statistics are showing some progress.
Student voter turnout ranked higher than 60 percent during 2008 election
Throughout the 2008 presidential election, Towson University joined over 40 other universities in the Campus Votes Challenge and received an honorable mention for demonstrating a voter turnout higher than 60 percent.
Students, faculty weight pros and cons of winter program
Learning organic chemistry or microeconomics in just three weeks is no easy feat, but some brave students will be attempting to do so over their holiday break, as more than 300 courses are being offered this upcoming minimester.
Nov. 10: In the Glen Dining Hall, Someone took a notebook and library book.
Issues of diversity appears to be a recent theme on Towson’s campus, students, faculty and staff came together to discuss these issues with a national perspective at the last New York Times Talk of the semester.
SGA concerned over University vehicles on campus walkways
During the student concerns section of Tuesday’s Student Government Association meeting, members and other attendees discussed the University vehicles being driven on campus walkways.
University recognizes importance as Baltimore City leads country in HIV
With Towson University’s neighbor, the City of Baltimore, exhibiting one of the highest rates of HIV, members of the University gathered Tuesday to observe World AIDS Day.
Towson scientists are first to discover unique method
Ushering in a new wave of communication development in science, Towson scientists have developed a way to trap rainbows, a feat that no other scientist has been able to do.
Former Interfraternity Council president Bryan “CT” Sartory has now given some indication as to the personal reasons leading to his October resignation.
After months of community debates and detailed options for building the new TU Arena, the University System of Maryland finance committee voted in favor of the additional funding to build the project.
Robert L. Ehrlich, Jr. donates papers, sports memorabilia and more
Donations of photographs, seals, stamps and more made by former Governor Robert L. Ehrlich, Jr. now line the glass cases of the Special Collections conference room in Cook Library.
Band director John Miliauskas vocalizes his thoughts and feelings on the TIGER band’s performance before and after their small screen premiere.
GTCCA wants slower enrollment, less off-campus students
The Greater Towson Council of Community Association plans to increase awareness on the need to slow enrollment and create more on-campus housing in order to reduce overcrowding in the Towson area.
“Paper or plastic” is not only a term relevant in grocery store shopping, as it can also apply to the 2010 RecycleMania competition coming to college campuses nationwide.
Bunny was 21 when her doctor told her that she was HIV positive
When she was 18, Rebekka Armstrong became a Playboy Playmate. Miss September 1986 was living out a dream. Three years later, her dream started to rapidly descend
Alpha Xi Delta, students, other sororities and Paul Mitchell School’s students studying to become professional hair stylists chopped the day away for a good cause during the Locks of Love event Thursday.
Hypnotism and breast cancer awareness joined in an event on Friday night, as Zeta Tau Alpha brought hypnotist Marshal Manlove for a fundraiser for the Zeta Foundation.
With the class registration process under way, many students are meeting with their advisers to help with their class selection but some students are reporting that their advising experience is lacking.
Following several incidents this semester regarding the writing of hateful and derogatory statements on whiteboards in residence halls, a new resolution has been brought to the Student Government Association looking to make changes.
Black Student Union’s Rhythm Step Team holds first step show
“You must have attitude,” the Potomac High School’s Prestige Step Team yelled from the makeshift stage in Burdick Gym.
As a part of Transgender Awareness Week, a transmasculinity panel brought local insiders to Towson to answer questions and share personal stories about living in the transgender community.
Landscape management services notified of
With great confusion, the Towson facilities management department was notified that the Virginia Tech memorial tree was vandalized last Friday, leaving them asking why.
Intramural sports are following other universities’ lead and keeping teams’ playing fees for this year, something they gave back to athletes as a deposit in the past.
System negotiates with Board of Public System Works, still sees significant budget loss
According to an e-mail sent by University System of Maryland Board of Regents student regent and Towson senior Sarah Elfreth, the Board of Public Works approved $362 million in budget cuts this morning – cutting $25 million to the USM.
First transgender ‘Real World’ cast member spreads awareness
Katelynn Cusanelli, the first transgendered person on MTV’s popular reality series “The Real World,” spoke in the Potomac Lounge Monday night to kick off Transgender Awareness Week.
Senators find common problems with students taking advantage of space
The Student Government Association senate raised concern during Tuesday’s general meeting about the use of the Conowingo Lounge, a room in the Susquehanna Terrace set aside for student groups to use as a workplace.
There are people in the Towson community that have experienced life on the streets, but many students may have not talked to anyone in that situation or been in that position themselves.
A new student group is looking for warm bodies to help it get started. Prospective members must be aggressive, self-starters and possess quality braaaaaaiiiiiiiinnnns.
A new diversity committee, launching this week, will work toward engaging various areas of the University in conversation.
Beginning with three things every college student should master and ending with a debate about running in the 2010 election, former governor Robert L. Ehrlich, Jr. spoke to a full auditorium on Tuesday.
Strike one, strike two, strike three and you’re out at this year’s “Fratz at Bat” baseball fundraiser.
Throughout the last month, the Interfraternity Council’s executive board went through major renovations as a vacant presidential position caused a complete shift in power.
LGBT Student Development hosts week of events for second year to raise awareness and support
Towson’s annual Transgender Awareness Week plans to offer speakers, events and workshops to raise awareness about the transgender community as well as offer support for Towson’s students.
Towson’s College of Health Professions will begin the implementation of the Partners in Academic and Live Success initiative as a result of a recent $900,000 grant rewarded by the Department of Human and Health Services’ Youth Empowerment Programs.
What would happen if a shooter was on campus? How would the University police be able to control the situation?
Reading the fine print in pregnancy center advertising may become a lot easier if Baltimore City Council President Stephanie Rawlings-Blake has her way.
As cats cover campus, faculty create Trap-and-Release plan
The bronze cat that stands in front of Stephens Hall isn’t the only feline on Towson’s campus.
Nov. 1: In Tower C of the Glen Complex, an intoxicated resident student refused transportation to a hospital.
Due to recent controversies surrounding the electronic course catalogs, Towson has decided to offer free print catalogs to all new students and transfer students.
If a student can recognize the Petronas Twin Towers or Mount Kilimanjaro in a photo, then they should consider signing up for the “Where in the World?” photo contest. International Education Week will kickoff a series of events beginning Nov. 16 to help students and faculty gain a new perspective on the world.
One of Towson’s newest clubs involves an activity unlike any other: jumping out of an airplane.
ADELPHI—The University System of Maryland Board of Regents approved chancellor William “Brit” Kirwan’s recommendation to not implement a new policy regarding use of campus facilities for films shown purely for entertainment purposes.
Sophomore makes short film based on domestic violence
Some electronic media and film students hang around until they get an assignment to shoot their own film. Not Daniel Hess; the sophomore struck out on his own to film “Abuse,” a 20-minute short film about domestic violence.
During the committee reports at Tuesday’s Student Government Association meeting, senator and University System of Maryland Student Council representative Jessica Dickerson gave details regarding the policy about the showing of obscene materials.
Over a 48-hour period, Delta Sigma Phi proved that no one is ever too old to play on playground equipment, especially if it’s for a good cause.
Most wouldn’t think greased pumpkins flying through the air would relate to a fundraising effort, but Towson’s Lambda Chi Alpha chapter held a “Pumpkin Bust” to raise money for their philanthropy, the North American Food Drive, on Thursday.
Before getting out of the car, after finding a parking spot in a campus garage, students may want to think twice about what they place around their rearview mirror.
About 150 participants came together on Towson’s campus to bring the issue of suicide “out of the darkness.” They began with a walk at The Counseling Center and ended at Parking Lot 6 on Sunday morning to raise awareness of suicide prevention.
In teams of four, 52 students took off in a mad dash out of Paws on Friday night.
Responses to volunteer requests were too low to produce edition
The cycle has begun. Towson University’s Tower Echoes will not be producing a yearbook this year
Towson-based global headquarters leaves area, affects economy and jobs
As the merging process begins for Black and Decker and Stanley, there is some skepticism about the effects the merge may have, especially in Towson.
The health center is offering an additional H1N1 clinic on Wednesday, Nov. 11, due to the lack of attendance at the two clinics held on Monday and Wednesday of last week.
Oct. 27: In Newell Hall, a resident student reported receiving offensive telephone calls from an unknown suspect. TUPD advised taking special precautions and the resident was given a crime victims brochure.
Deployed troops who have ties to Towson, either through friends or family, will be lent a helping hand this Veteran’s Day.
The Loch Raven room was filled Tuesday night as the Student Government Association debated the resolution brought forth by the Black Student Union, which asked for the SGA’s support in establishing a black studies department at Towson.
Approximately 1,200 students are currently registered with Towson’s Disability Support Service department, but the policies implemented inside the classroom have become a source of discord among some professors this semester.
The Fall 2009 furlough plan is now in effect and one of its provisions requires Towson University police officers to take furlough days at the same rate as any other University faculty and staff.
TU prepares for deficit scenario
In reference to the hardships the University must face to alleviate the state budget’s deficit, Towson President Robert Caret began his report to the University Senate Monday by saying, “Up until the last two years we were having a great time [in regard to financial issues].”
College of Liberal Arts faculty host discussions to broaden classroom methods
Faculty and professors are seeking to improve their skills to better cater to the different audiences they’re teaching.
Towson representative brings together students and community members
Spurring from tensions with the community regarding students living in off-campus neighborhoods, Towson’s new program looks to be making changes.
Towson has received 3,000 of the 17,000 ordered H1N1 vaccines due to a vaccination shortage, according to vice president for student affairs Deb Moriarty.
The roundabout will make a new traffic pattern permanent
To alleviate traffic and make pedestrian walking more safe and appealing, a new project to redo the central Towson roundabout is in the design phase.
Towson’s job search database, Hire@TU, is set up for students to use and benefit from, but some students are not always impressed with the results, whether it be because of the system or the job market.
Police investigating a message in Room 316 from anonymous person
Towson University police are investigating a note written on a white board in Room 316 of the University Union by an unknown person Friday afternoon.
Candidate Charles Lollar challenges House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer
Towson Conservatives hosted a special guest speaker on Wednesday who is running for a seat in U.S. Congress.
WASHINGTON – Democrats are still struggling to find a strategy that will let them push a health care overhaul through the Senate and fulfill President Barack Obama’s goal of signing a bill this year.
More than 200 wounded, 93 killed at a busy, northwestern market Wednesday
PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) – A car bomb struck a busy market in northwestern Pakistan on Wednesday, killing 93 people — mostly women and children — as visiting Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton pledged U.S. support for Islamabad’s campaign against Islamic militants.
The black studies department resolution, a piece of legislation that supports establishing a new academic department on campus, was revisited during the Student Government Association meeting on Tuesday in the Loch Raven room.
If students are looking to get involved in a student group this year, they may not need to try hard.
Already this semester, more new student groups have formed on campus than all of last year. Currently, there are 21 groups in various stages of founding their organizations, including The Writer’s Block, Towson University Community Vegetable Garden and the Staff Infection A Cappella. To put that in perspective, there were only 20 groups founded throughout last year, according to Mary Leeper, the Student Government Association administrative assistant.
Towson’s University Village apartment complex is a part of a unique fundraiser, which will take place on Friday afternoon when more than one-thousand bras will be strung around the reflecting pool in Washington, D.C. to promote breast cancer awareness.
Oct. 14: In the University Store, an unknown person took several books.
The American College and University Presidents’ Climate Commitment was formed in 2007 to address the need for changes in climate and leadership in the higher education community. The idea is that institutions all over the country develop carbon neutrality plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions on college campuses.
The black studies department resolution, a piece of legislation that supports establishing a new academic department on campus, was revisited during the Student Government Association meeting on Tuesday in the Loch Raven room.
The Paca and Tubman houses located in West Village became open to students in fall 2008, but not for a cheap price.
The American College and University Presidents’ Climate Commitment was formed in 2007 to address the need for changes in climate and leadership in the higher education community. The idea is that institutions all over the country develop carbon neutrality plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions on college campuses.
The black studies department resolution, a piece of legislation that supports establishing a new academic department on campus, was revisited during the Student Government Association meeting on Tuesday in the Loch Raven room.
The Paca and Tubman houses located in West Village became open to students in fall 2008, but not for a cheap price.
If students are looking to get involved in a student group this year, they may not need to try hard.
Already this semester, more new student groups have formed on campus than all of last year. Currently, there are 21 groups in various stages of founding their organizations, including The Writer’s Block, Towson University Community Vegetable Garden and the Staff Infection A Cappella. To put that in perspective, there were only 20 groups founded throughout last year, according to Mary Leeper, the Student Government Association administrative assistant.
After finishing in second place last week at the Austin Peay Invitational, Towson tied for eighth place out of the 14 competing schools in Kitty Hawk, N.C. Tuesday. The Tigers finished with a team score of 599 (307 Monday, 292 Tuesday) at the Seascape Invitational, hosted by repeating champions Old Dominion.
Discussions over film policy makes way into USM meeting
At the University System of Maryland Board of Regents meeting Friday, a student representative from USM Student Council expressed concerns over the proposed film policy.
Central Towson receives help from TU in an effort to revamp community
The threat and later downpour of rain did not stop hundreds of people from volunteering their time for the Town and Gown Clean-up Day Saturday morning.
Towson is creating a new identity theft policy in accordance with a legal mandate required by the Federal Trade Commission.
Audience members of all ages and genders filled the Sheppard Pratt Health Center’s conference room for internationally known author and speaker Jenni Schaefer. She spoke about what it means to fully recover from eating disorders.
SGA legislation seeking Black studies department within five years
Following extensive research and backing from students groups, the Student Government Association has been presented with a resolution for a black studies department on campus.
Every seat in the Stephens Hall Auditorium was filled Monday night when just less than 700 students and faculty reached the fire code limit for the “I Heart Female Orgasm” event, a nationally popular sex education lecture.
Two new flat screen plasma televisions were installed on the first and third floors of the University Union on Wednesday. The screens are designed to provide a variety of informational content for students and visitors to the Union.
Oct. 7: In the University Union, a theft was reported when someone took clothing from the bookstore. Oct. 7: In the University Union, a resident student was arrested for theft from the bookstore. Oct. 8: In Prettyman Hall, a theft was reported when someone took a backpack from a dorm room.
The State of Diversity discussion on Monday night aimed to increase interaction among the campus population, but a majority of its attendees were members of Brotherhood: Leaders of a Beautiful Struggle and the Black Student Union.
Although Towson is set to become a smoke-free campus on Aug. 1, 2010, the administration has not yet finalized the specifics of its smoke-free policy.
Registrar’s office tries new method for registration, halts initial class release
Students who are eagerly waiting to plan their Spring 2010 schedule may be in for a long haul, as classes have not been placed onto Towson Online Services as of Wednesday.
There’s one demographic on campus that has yet to have a dedicated group for them – first generation students, or students that are the first in their family to attend a college or university.
Tuesday’s Student Government Association meeting saw the open dialogue and discussion of two resolutions that will affect Towson’s campus population.
Following last year’s adult movie screening at the University of Maryland College Park, the buzz about pornography is still around.
The RecycALL program is the newest addition to Towson’s twenty-year-old single-stream recycling program.
It is midway into the first semester and it seems that the neighboring communities are pleased with the University and its students so far.
As thousands of troops and millions of dollar are currently committed in the Middle East, two Towson faculty members share their perspectives on the cost of war.
The “Save a Life” tour visited campus on Wednesday to provide students with a unique experience and twist on the message “don’t drink and drive.”
Towson and University of Delaware bring in more than $24,000 from Pigskin Pass fundraiser
Saturday’s rain didn’t stop the Towson student athletes from participating in the annual Pigskin Pass fundraiser, which raised more than $24,000 for the Special Olympics.
Inclement weather and strict policies discourage students from festivities
Strict policies and bad weather left the student body unimpressed with Towson’s homecoming tailgate on Saturday.
Many students on campus were in attendance for Peterson Toscano’s talk on Monday evening. Toscano spoke about his 17-year experience with ex-gay therapy, recalling his terrifying encounter of three exorcisms that attempted to shock him out of being gay.
With more U.S. troops going toward the borders of Afghanistan, students and faculty weighed in with diverse opinion on having troops in war zones during The New York Times Talk Monday afternoon.
Tower B resident unintentionally kicks through study room glass
Imagine yourself in a quiet study room in your residence hall, minding your own business, when, all of a sudden, a glass window shatters right next to you with someone’s foot coming right through.
With more U.S. troops going toward the borders of Afghanistan, students and faculty weighed in with diverse opinion on having troops in war zones during The New York Times Talk Monday afternoon.
With more U.S. troops going toward the borders of Afghanistan, students and faculty weighed in with diverse opinion on having troops in war zones during The New York Times Talk Monday afternoon.
Tuesday’s Student Government Association meeting saw the open dialogue and discussion of two resolutions that will affect Towson’s campus population.
Senior speech and language pathology major Deanna Ashkeboussi, left, and senior psychology major Alicia Bowen spent their Tuesday afternoon as the Body Avengers as a way to promote Love Your Body Week at Towson, sponsored by the Counseling Center.
Shuttles and additional parking lots may be added as University expands
There won’t be many policy changes implemented for this year’s Homecoming tailgate, but the University is starting to think of ways to expand the festivities for future years.
Despite a failed attempt to produce a photo of students spelling out “Towson” at a previous Tigerfest, the Student Government Association decided to give the photo a second chance for this year’s Homecoming with the human spelling of “TU.”
Let’s talk about sex, baby.
Amidst recent controversies, the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Committee sponsored “Tiger Sex” in the Glen and Newell dining halls, reaching almost 300 students in attendance to teach them about safe sex.
New York Times program expands to include more sources
This just in: more publications are going to be delivered to Towson’s campus after students expressed an interest in having a wider variety of news available to them.
Alpha Gamma Delta raises money for children’s diabetes
Alpha Gamma Delta gave all students a chance to spend a romantic evening with a fraternity brother - at a price.
Kappa Delta spent their Saturday bonding with younger girls helping to teach them positive self-esteem.
College students who dream of places where beer taps flow forever are in luck. Going to Towson or living in the Baltimore area puts them even closer to the action.
Students walking around campus may have noticed the conspicuously empty, off-color spaces where pay phones were once installed.
Second round in place to cut back Univ. spending
University administrators drafted a plan for furloughs in their continuing efforts to cut back University spending.
Peterson Toscano speaks on years spent struggling with homosexuality
A Christian theatrical performance activist and an “ex-gay” survivor, Peterson Toscano spent 17 years of his life struggling to “de-gay” himself – he tried and failed.
New York Times program expands to include more sources
This just in: more publications are going to be delivered to Towson’s campus after students expressed an interest in having a wider variety of news available to them.
While most students are paying $500 or more per semester for books, two non-affiliates thought they could walk away with $2,400 worth of textbooks and illegal drugs in their possession without being penalized.
Roughly 2,000 people in attendance helped raise $127,000 for a cause
If students passed by Burdick Field Saturday morning, they would’ve been met head to waist with a giraffe.
Following last year’s adult movie screening at the University of Maryland College Park, the buzz about pornography is still around.
The freshman 15: a dreaded college epidemic induced by all-you-can-eat dining halls and too many booze-filled nights out.
The Student Computing Services studio in the Cook Library, room 36, has a newly updated multimedia lab.
For the first time in three weeks, there were more than racial slurs brought to the floor during Tuesday’s Student Government Association meeting.
TU goes PINK group ‘works to save the boobs’
TU goes PINK describes themselves as “Towson Tigers working to save the boobs,” in an effort to sell various cancer support items to raise money for National Breast Cancer Awareness month.
Sharks, heights and spiders are some of the more common fears people dread facing, but Janice Chubski thought going to college topped that list.
Empty storefronts in central Towson worry business community
Walking along the streets of central Towson, window shoppers do not have to look far to see a “for rent” or “for lease” sign hanging in an empty retail space. Vacancies and business turnovers persist in the area, totaling about 18.
Student escorted from University store following accusations
Junior Henry Basta claims that although he was accused of shoplifting from the University Store, it is the campus police who should be reported for stealing his school spirit.
The University System of Maryland Board of Regents committee on finance voted unanimously to approve Towson’s update to its 2003-2013 Facilities Master Plan.
More off-campus locations attract student clientele
Multiple Towson area businesses have been added to the existing list of places trying to cater to students’ stomachs and wallets simultaneously by joining Towson’s OneCard program.
Weekend allows for students to share experiences
After having dropping students off at the end of August, families make their way back to campus.
Strict penalties include two-year license suspension
Driving while under the influence of alcohol now carries more consequences than it ever has before.
Accusation of racial, homophobic slurs lead to petition to impeach
When roll was called in Tuesday’s Student Government Association meeting, Dylan Hattem notably received no reply.
Thanks to the Maryland Higher Education Commission, Towson will launch a program to promote college attendance for Baltimore City elementary and middle schools.
Towson launches “T-veggie” program to recognize various eating choices
Posters of a woman fashioned in a dress made of vegetables are in various locations on campus as Dining Services launched their additions to the vegetarian menus.
Faculty, students raise concern over finding spaces in lots
Lots of Jan Brady impressionists showed up to Tuesday’s fall forum with one dominant concern: parking, parking, parking.
College-orientated Web site allows for anonymous discussion and gossip
As Juicy Campus withered away last year, a new site for campus gossip spouted, giving college students a second chance for anonymous postings about topics of their choice.
Students, faculty, community members and families gathered together on Burdick Field to raise money and awareness for disabilities support for the first time at Towson Friday night.
Newell Dining Hall sees renovations for improving recycling, delivery
Builders on campus are reconstructing the Newell Hall loading docks to make food delivery one step easier, among other reasons.
Faculty and administration experience temp. network shortage
An increase in online traffic has contributed to a problem with the on-campus Internet.
After three days, missing girl from Towson area returns home safe
After being missing for three days, the 14-year-old girl from the Towson area strolled into the lobby of Precinct 11 in Essex Thursday evening.
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