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Snowed out

Sidewalks often covered in snow When campus remains open after a snowstorm, sidewalks are often still icy or slushy. While ice skating is fun, no…

A dream deferred

UMBC’s ambivalence in the face of change Given the sudden influx of global action over the past year or so, students of UMBC have recently…

New term renders new tuition hikes

Increases in tuition unexpected and lofty Increased tuition for UMBC students worsens an already large burden. It seems that higher education, the stepping-stone to prosperity,…

Resources at the ready

Students of UMBC have resources to succeed, but not all take advantage UMBC provides many resources for students in finding jobs and internships that are…

Unaffordable living

International students will find cheaper off-campus housing When it comes to finding a place to live year-round, it is more affordable to live off-campus. UMBC…

Optimism towards education

Compiled by the Retriever Weekly Senior Staff President Obama’s State of the Union Address proposed a plan for first two years of community college to…

Cyber safe

UMBC proves successful in protection against cyber attacks With cyber attacks against universities on the rise, online college security systems, including those at UMBC, work…