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 »

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 »

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 »

Towson (23-28, 12-15 CAA) dropped two of three to Hofstra (31-19, 18-9 CAA) over the weekend, losing the finale Sunday at John B. Schuerholz Park by a final of 11-6. The Tigers took a 6-4 lead in the fourth inning, but Hofstra stormed back to overtake them in the sixth. The Pride’s offensive burst was led by third baseman Austin Nyman, who had four hits and two runs batted in. “We were really just a [...] Read the full story »

The moment the men’s repertory found brotherhood was the moment they traveled together to the Theatre Project in Baltimore. After rehearsal, the four members came to the parking lot to find their car had been broken into. The front passenger’s window was shattered. “I ended up sitting in the front seat because I had a coat, which as it turns out wasn’t waterproof,” Patrick Long, a senior electronic media and film major said. “So I’m [...] Read the full story »

Former CNN television reporter Kathleen Koch has witnessed the devastation of two natural disasters. Koch was in her hometown in Mississippi when Hurricane Katrina hit, and saw her entire town flattened. Many of her neighbors lost everything. A few years later, Koch flew to Japan shortly after the country was shaken by an earthquake and tsunami, which killed over 15,000 people. Rather than standing around idly and watching others do the cleanup, Koch decided to [...] Read the full story »

The Towerlight takes a look at some memorable moments from the 2011-2012 school year. Read the full story »

The Tigers’ program-record 10-game winning streak came to an end Saturday, as former Towson Head Coach Missy Doherty and her Penn State Nittany Lions edged Towson 15-8 in an NCAA Tournament first round battle at Johnny Unitas Stadium. Penn State outscored Towson 9-3 in the second half to come away with the victory. Towson hadn’t lost since March 27 when  the team fell 13-3 to Maryland, and had won all 10 of its home games [...] Read the full story »

I recall a past article in The Towerlight that I feel fitting to reflect in this month of Mother’s Day. The article really amazed and humbled me as an instructor and as the son of a wonderful mother. From what I remember, it related the struggles, hard work, and commitment of our students who are mothers with children. These student “moms” undertake the daunting responsibility of jobs, a rigorous course load, and the care and [...] Read the full story »

As a straight white male, one of the most generic demographics in the U.S., I am proud to say that I support same-sex marriage. Seeing the article on the Washington Post website about the constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriage in North Carolina last night made me sick to my stomach. I still cannot possibly understand how a state contained enough ignorant people to deny marriage to two individuals in love. In this day and age, [...] Read the full story »