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Transmasculinity Panel by Jeremy Bauer-Wolf / The Towerlight 1

Transgender males speak on equality

  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. 

Virginia Tech Memorial Tree by Eric Gazzillo / The Towerlight 1

VTech memorial outside towers vandalized

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 nix deposits, keep fees

  

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.

New USM cuts recently unveiled

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.

Transgender Real Worlder Katelyn by Ana Martínez Chamorro / The Towerlight 1

'Real World' star: ‘Living my life in someone else’s skin’

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.

Issues over group lounge

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.

NY Times Talk by Christopher Curry / The Towerlight 1

Times discussion focused on homelessness

  

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. 

 

Group plans informal undead uprising

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.

Diversity committee to help conversation

  

A new diversity committee, launching this week, will work toward engaging various areas of the University in conversation.

Former Governor Robert Ehrlich by Alan Dovell / The Towerlight 3

Ehrlich dodges questions of candidacy

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. 

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‘Fratz at Bat’ raise money for children

  Strike one, strike two, strike three and you’re out at this year’s “Fratz at Bat” baseball fundraiser.

CT Sartory file photo by Christopher Curry / The Towerlight 1

IFC president steps down

  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.

Transgender Week Preperation by Michelle Silberberg / The Towerlight 3

Transgender week brings workshops, speakers

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.

TU receives $900K grant for inner-city education

 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.

Administration Emergency Drill by Casey Prather / The Towerlight 1

Mock shooting conducted to test police response

  What would happen if a shooter was on campus? How would the University police be able to control the situation?

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Pregnancy Center Law by Casey Prather / The Towerlight 1

Pregnancy center bill requires clearer ads

  Reading the fine print in pregnancy center advertising may become a lot easier if Baltimore City Council President Stephanie Rawlings-Blake has her way.

Feral Campus Felines by Matthew Sprague / The Towerlight 1

A furry population

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.

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11-12 Police Blotter

  Nov. 1: In Tower C of the Glen Complex, an intoxicated resident student refused transportation to a hospital.

Course catalogs headed to print

  Due to recent controversies surrounding the electronic course catalogs, Towson has decided to offer free print catalogs to all new students and transfer students.

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Int’l education week aims for awareness

  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.

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Towson students getting ‘high’

  One of Towson’s newest clubs involves an activity unlike any other: jumping out of an airplane.

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USM Meeting by Nick DiMarco / The Towerlight 1

Students key in halting new policy

  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.

Abuse by Ana Martínez Chamorro / The Towerlight 1

Taking the initiative

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.

SGA Meeting by Matthew Sprague / The Towerlight 5

SGA gives report on film policy status

  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.

Delta Sigma Phi See-Saw for Charity by Alan Dovell / The Towerlight

Seesaw tradition continues

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. 

Pumpkin Bust by Christopher Curry/The Towerlight

Burdick ‘busts’

  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.

Handicap Parking Abuse by Alan Dovell/The Towerlight

Concerns over handicap parking abuse

 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.

Out of the Darkness Charity Walk by Matthew Sprague / TheTowerlight 1

Walk raises awareness for suicide

 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.

Amazing Race by Christopher Curry/The Towerlight

Racing throughout the night

 In teams of four, 52 students took off in a mad dash out of Paws on Friday night. 

Yearbooks not favored, will not be distributed

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

Black & Decker Headquarters by Casey Prather / TheTowerlight 3

Black & Decker to merge with Stanley

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.

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Few want vaccine

 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.

11-5 Blotter

  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.

Silly string included in troops packages

  Deployed troops who have ties to Towson, either through friends or family, will be lent a helping hand this Veteran’s Day.

 
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SGA Meeting by Matthew Sprague / The Towerlight

Black studies dept. resolution passes

  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.

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Teachers question DSS policy

 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.

 
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TUPD Furloughs by Michelle Silberberg / The Towerlight

Furloughs days given to TUPD

  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.

University Senate Meeting by Christopher Curry / The Towerlight

Additional $16 million cut effects travel, growth

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].”

Techers Teaching Teachers by Blake Savadow/The Towerlight

Teachers helping teachers teach

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. 

 

New program helps to reduce tensions

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.

H1N1 vaccines come in short

 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. 

York Traffic Circle by Matthew Sprague/The Towerlight

Circle in design phase

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.

Campus jobs by Matthew Sprague/The Towerlight

Job resource Web site under review by students

  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.

Life-threatening note left in Union

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. 

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U.S Congress candidate shares views at Towson Conservatives meeting

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.

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Focus stays on health bill

  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.

Pakistani car bomb strikes busy streets

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.

File photo of SGA Meeting by Jeremy Bauer-Wolf / The Towerlight 1

BSU presents revised plan

  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.

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Student groups dominate senate

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.

Bras Across DC by Blake Savadow / The Towerlight 1

Bras for a cause wanted

  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.

10-29 Police Blotter

  Oct. 14: In the University Store, an unknown person took several books.

Climate Action Plan vows ‘green’ change

  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.

File photo of SGA Meeting by Jeremy Bauer-Wolf / The Towerlight 1

BSU presents revised plan

 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.

West Village Price Increase by Alan Dovell / The Towerlight 1

West Village upgrade not cheap

 The Paca and Tubman houses located in West Village became open to students in fall 2008, but not for a cheap price.

Climate Action Plan vows ‘green’ change

  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.

File photo of SGA Meeting by Jeremy Bauer-Wolf / The Towerlight 1

BSU presents revised plan

 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.

West Village Price Increase by Alan Dovell / The Towerlight 1

West Village upgrade not cheap

 The Paca and Tubman houses located in West Village became open to students in fall 2008, but not for a cheap price.

Student groups dominate senate

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 finishes fall at Austin Peay

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.

University System of Maryland Regents Meeting by Daniel Gross / The Towerlight 3

Expressing policy concerns

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.

Towson Clean-up Day by Christopher Curry / The Towerlight 7

Clean-up Day brings volunteers despite rain

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.

Identity theft policy placed for protection

 Towson is creating a new identity theft policy in accordance with a legal mandate required by the Federal Trade Commission.

Eating Disorders by Alan Dovell / The Towerlight 5

Speaker combats eating disorders

  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.

Black Studies Department? by Alan Dovell and Ben Exler / The Toweright 1

Demanding a commitment

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.

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I Heart the Female Orgasm by Casey Prather / The Towerlight 5

Orgasm session fills up Stephens Theatre

  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.

More New Plasma Televisions by Christopher Curry / The Towerlight 1

New plasmas installed in Union

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.


10-22 Police Blotter

 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.

Strategies to strengthen minority appearances

  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.

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File photo / SGA Meeting by Jeremy Bauer-Wolf / The Towerlight 1

SGA give a voice to students

  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.

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Viewing spring courses online delayed

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.

First Generation College Students by Alan Dovell / The Towerlight 1

A college first for families

  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.

SGA Meeting by Alan Dovell / The Towerlight

Smoking banned, come 2010

Tuesday’s Student Government Association meeting saw the open dialogue and discussion of two resolutions that will affect Towson’s campus population.

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October 5, 2009 University Senate Meeting by Christopher Curry /The Towerlight 3

Expression on campus still under review by University

  Following last year’s adult movie screening at the University of Maryland College Park, the buzz about pornography is still around.

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RecycAll Record by Amy Hefter / The Towerlight 1

RecycALL program sets campus record

 The RecycALL program is  the newest addition to Towson’s twenty-year-old single-stream recycling program. 

Council has few complaints

 It is midway into the first semester and it seems that the neighboring communities are pleased with the University and its students so far.

The Real Cost of War by Matthew Sprague / The Towerlight 1

Stereotypes argued at war discussion

 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. 

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DUI Simulator Car by Amy Hefter / The Towerlight 1

Car puts twist on driving

 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.” 

Pigskin Pass by Casey Prather / The Towerlight 1

Annual event raises money for Special Olympics

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. 

Homecoming Tailgate by Eric Gazzillo /  The Towerlight 1

Tailgate deemed a disappointment

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.

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Peterson Toscano by Christopher Curry / The Towerlight

Toscano's Web site provides narratives, articles

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.

New York Times Talk by Casey Prather / The Towerlight

Times Talk participants express feelings on war

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.

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A shattering surprise in hall

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.

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New York Times Talk by Casey Prather / The Towerlight

Times Talk participants express feelings on war

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.

New York Times Talk by Casey Prather / The Towerlight

Times Talk participants express feelings on war

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.

SGA Meeting by Alan Dovell / The Towerlight

Smoking banned, come 2010

Tuesday’s Student Government Association meeting saw the open dialogue and discussion of two resolutions that will affect Towson’s campus population.

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Love Your Body by Michelle Silberberg / The Towerlight 1

Love Your Body Week brings out superheroes

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.

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File photo / Homecoming tailgating by Blake Savadow / The Towerlight 1

Tailgate has plans to expand in the future

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.

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TU Spirit Photo by Matthew Sprague / The Towerlight

TU spirit brought to Stephens lawn

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.”

Tiger Sex Wheel by Alan Dovell / The Towerlight

‘Consent is sexy’

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.

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Providing broader view

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. 

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Grabbing a man, AGD style

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.

 

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Helping with self-esteem

 Kappa Delta spent their Saturday bonding with younger girls helping to teach them positive self-esteem.

Baltimore Beer Week by Casey Prather / The Towerlight

First Baltimore Beer Week makes for celebratory occasion in city

  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.

Pay phones gone from campus due to lack of usage

 Students walking around campus may have noticed the conspicuously empty, off-color spaces where pay phones were once installed.

Furloughs hit Towson

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. 


 

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“Ex-gay” survivor rejects conforming

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. 

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Providing broader view

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. 

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Book theft leads to arrest in Univ. store

  

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. 

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Autism Walk by Christopher Curry / The Towerlight

Coming together for autism

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.

October 5, 2009 University Senate Meeting by Christopher Curry /The Towerlight 3

Expression on campus still under review by University

  Following last year’s adult movie screening at the University of Maryland College Park, the buzz about pornography is still around.

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Nutritional counseling

  The freshman 15:  a dreaded college epidemic induced by all-you-can-eat dining halls and too many booze-filled nights out.  


New Video Lab by Blake Savadow /The Towerlight 3

Multimedia studio shines light on technology

  The Student Computing Services studio in the Cook Library, room 36, has a newly updated multimedia lab.

October 6, 2009 SGA Meeting by Jeremy Bauer-Wolf /The Towerlight 3

Students, faculty voice opinions on policies

  

For the first time in three weeks, there were more than racial slurs brought to the floor during Tuesday’s Student Government Association meeting. 

Breast Cancer Awareness Stand by Ana Martínez Chamorro /The Towerlight 1

Funds raised for research

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.

Non-traditional Students by Cara Flynn /The Towerlight 1

Back to school to conquer fears

 Sharks, heights and spiders are some of the more common fears people dread facing, but Janice Chubski thought going to college topped that list. 

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Vacancies by Blake Savadow/The Towerlight

Spaced out

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.

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University Store Shoplifting by Casey Prather/The Towerlight

Concerns rise from bookstore incident

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.

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TU Master Plan vote deemed unanimous

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.

OneCards accepted by local businesses

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.

Family time for Towson

Weekend allows for students to share experiences

After having dropping students off at the end of August, families make their way back to campus.

DUI Laws by Casey Prather/The Towerlight

Don’t hold your breath: new laws introduced

Strict penalties include two-year license suspension

 Driving while under the influence of alcohol now carries more consequences than it ever has before. 

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Senator resigns from SGA

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. 

TU given grant for new college promoting

  Thanks to the Maryland Higher Education Commission, Towson will launch a program to promote college attendance for Baltimore City elementary and middle schools.

Vegetarian Options Jeremy Bauer-Wolf/The Towerlight

New vegetarian, vegan options now on-campus

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.

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Fall Forum by Christopher Curry/The Towerlight

Parking problems persist

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. 

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Illustration - College ACB by Casey Prather/The Towerlight

Juicy Campus out, CollegeACB in

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.

Maggie Miles by Christopher Curry/The Towerlight

Almost $10K raised during 5k race

 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 loading dock put to use

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.

 

Network slowdown caused by high traffic

Faculty and administration experience temp. network shortage

 An increase in online traffic has contributed to a problem with the on-campus Internet.  

Missing 14-year-old walks into station

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.