Starting the year outdoors

SGA plays host to student regent from Univ. System of Maryland

By Daniel Gross

In an attempt to become more visible to Towson students, the Student Government Association held its first meeting

Obama camp rallies for student vote

Rep. Sarbanes speaks on behalf of Democratic presidential candidate

By Ashley Rabe

With November rapidly approaching, politicians everywhere are reaching out to the voters. Amidst political conventions and Puff Daddy viral tirades, one locally elected official took time away from the nation's capital to visit Towson Wednesday. John Sarbanes, D-Md.

Gifts, grants continue to flow in for Towson

Latest $300,000 EDA award example of recent fund-raising success by University

By Nick DiMarco

Towson has been awarded $300,000 over the next three years to help better business development in Baltimore and Western Maryland.

The University received the United States Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration grant. This is the second consecutive competitive cycle in which Towson was designated an EDA University Center.

From a press release, the grant, "enables [Towson] to enhance economic and business development in the city of Baltimore and in western Maryland by providing their local government agencies and business with research, business consulting, economic strategies and technical assistance."

Hybrids save on gas and parking

Fuel-efficient vehicle drivers

By Ashley Rabe

Green initiatives have spread to the parking garages. Eco-friendly faculty, students and staff have been rewarded by parking and transportation services. Hybrid vehicle owners, after applying, can receive a parking permit for half off the regular price. As of now, 40 people have submitted applications and have been approved, while there are six applications pending.

Towson scores high among collegiate peers

University in class with 11 other institutions from around the nation

By Kiel McLaughlin

As Towson's student population has grown, the University has successfully upheld high academic standards in comparison to its peer performance group, ranking near the top in the majority of categories in this year's assessment. The peer performance group is made up of 11 universities including Towson.

Network security system updated

University hosts Residential Network to ensure safe access to Internet

By Daniel Gross

Finishing installment this past summer and finally in place for the current semester, Towson University has established its own Internet network service for residents. The Towson University Residential Network or "ResNet," is currently a wired network for computers on campus to access the internet.

Paw Prints

Red Cross Corps hosts first blood drive of year in Univ. Union The Towson University American Red Cross Corps hosted one of their annual blood drives Wednesday in the University Union Potomac Lounge from 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. Over 60 donors, including students, faculty, staff and members of the community, participated in the event.