Hopkins’ campus hosts scenes for Facebook flick
As the cameras started rolling at Johns Hopkins University Monday, students gathered on the Wyman quad, laughing, taking pictures and struggling to catch a glimpse of celebrities.
The Towson Tigers were eliminated from CAA playoff contention Wednesday following their 1-0 loss to the Hofstra Pride at the Towson Center Soccer Complex. Towson’s only offensive production resulted in two impressive saves by the Hofstra goaltender, and tight officiating otherwise silenced the Tigers, which included two red cards on Towson players.
Swords clash. Families feud. Teens find forbidden love. This isn’t a prime time drama or a new movie. It’s one of the most popular love stories in history.
A student participates in a costume contest walk-off during the Campus Activities Board sponsored event “BOOingo!” Look out for The Towerlight’s Halloween issue on stands next Thursday, Oct. 29.
Yell Like Hell contest showcases
Friday night was rainy and cold, but that did not stop students from trudging up to the Towson Center to go to the pep rally and get “wild with pride” before the Homecoming football game.
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.
Transfer quarterback Pat Devlin needed just three quarters to lead the Delaware Blue Hens to a 49-21 romp over the Tigers on Homecoming Saturday at a rain-soaked Johnny Unitas Stadium. Devlin was 9-15 for 127 yards and two touchdowns, both to receiver Mark Duncan, and also added 49 yards rushing in the victory before sitting out the fourth quarter with Delaware leading 49-0.
The New Hampshire Wildcats scored an astounding 30 points in the first eight minutes of the game to lead to the worst loss in Unitas Stadium history, a 57-7 bludgeoning of Towson Saturday afternoon.
Three turnovers in the fourth quarter derailed any comeback Towson was trying to make against city rival Morgan State during a 12-9 loss in rainy conditions at Hughes Stadium Saturday evening. It was the Bears’ first victory over Towson since 2003.
Ah, sushi. What was once an ancient Japanese technique for preserving food has now become the new pizza for college students.
Tigers head coach Rob Ambrose walked into his post game press conference wearing a blue wristband with a single word scrawled across it: “Believe.” It was that type of night for Towson.
Suspected burglar died at the crime scene; student used samurai weapon
When faced with a home intruder, some people, if not most people, call the police. One Baltimore man, however, fought back.
Two Towson students have been reported with confirmed cases of the H1N1 virus.
Student killed suspect with samurai weapon
A Johns Hopkins University student, armed with a samurai sword, killed a man who broke into his garage early Tuesday morning.
Tigers drop first game of season to Northwestern, true frosh starts at QB
EVANSTON, Ill.--This may not have been the way the athletic department envisioned things to begin for new Towson head coach Rob Ambrose.
Welcome Carnival attracts freshmen, transfers to begin class socializing
Towson’s Welcome Carnival on Burdick Field Thursday marked the first social event for all incoming students to the University.
Being able to see Israel up close a worthwhile, amazing experience
I traveled to Israel this summer on a trip sponsored by Hillel through Taglit-Birthright, led by Ken Krivitzky, the Towson Hillel Director.
Junior Tim Sherman prepares pieces for spring pottery sale
The day after the ceramics department holds their Winter Pottery Sale, junior art major Tim Sherman says he begins working on his pieces for the Spring Pottery Sale.
Former executive board steps down as 2009 - 2010 board takes oath
Instead of debating the issue of slot machines in Maryland or whether or not pornography should be screened on campus, the Student Government Association gathered with faculty and friends to inaugurate the incoming members for the 2009-2010 academic year.
The Tigers mounted an astounding comeback in the fourth quarter Saturday night, but it just wasn’t enough as Villanova held on to win a 10-9 thriller for the CAA Championship.
Seventh annual Spring event held in Burdick gyms
It’s just about that time again: finals. And over the next two weeks, most of Towson’s student population will endure sleepless nights with caffeinated beverages and textbooks as their only companions.
Wheeler’s play in goal fuels TU to win over Drexel, CAA title game
A loss Wednesday to visiting Drexel would have ended the Tigers’ season...
Headliner takes stage after two-hour stoppage due to lightning
Tigerfest was put on hold Saturday when students were rejected from Burdick Field to seek cover from an impending thunderstorm at about 7 p.m., just minutes before the headliner was about to take the stage.
After a two-hour delay, The All American Rejects finally put on their show, the culmination of a full day of events.
They are recognized for their talent and skill on the field. Friday night, Towson’s student athletes got to prove that sport is just one area of their expertise.
For the second time in two weeks, the Tigers hosted a top-10 team clad in white and blue. For the second time in two weeks, the score was tied at 10 with time winding down and the opponent gained possession on a close call following a shot. For the second time in two weeks, Towson lost the game in the final five seconds before the horn sounded.
Loyola College left shaken after Parente murder/suicide
After four days of investigation there are still loose ends to be tied.
The motive is unclear, though there is certainty that the Parente family tragedy has left students and community members shaken.
Baltimore County Police confirmed Wednesday morning that William Parente, 59, murdered his wife and daughters, one a Loyola College sophomore and the other an 11-year-old, before taking his own life at the Sheraton Baltimore-North hotel, less than a mile away from Towson University on Dulaney Valley Road.
On Tuesday the National Pan-Hellenic Council at Towson University participated in Greek Week for the first time by co-sponsoring a philanthropy step show with the Black Student Union.
Another huge day by junior midfielder Will Harrington propelled the Tigers to a 10-8 playoff-clinching victory against Delaware Saturday afternoon in Newark, Del.
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