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Students struggle to meet dietary needs

Navigating on-campus dining options with dietary restrictions Staff Editorial College can be a trying time for any student. Between academics, jobs and social situations, students…

Exams not available for victimized students

Rape Kit Exams not being given on campuses to Baltimore-area students By Noel Bader Contributing Writer nbader1@umbc.edu Unfortunately, there’s no question that sexual assaults occur…

Housing is Feeling the Squeeze

Something has to change in ResLife By Samuel Manas Opinions Editor samanas1@umbc.edu Summary: UMBC students are now living in “on-campus” housing — in Baltimore City.…

Attention must be (Un)Paid

UMBC Arts students budget out the worth of unpaid internships By Dan Roeder Contributing Writer droeder1@umbc.edu For many UMBC students, the beginning of the semester…

LGBTQ Awareness and Acceptance

UMBC Promotes a Welcoming Community Jamie Heathcote Staff Writer heatjam1@umbc.edu Summary: The LGBTQA Reception kicks off the year by connecting students to resources and each…

Lot 29: The 400-Spot Savior

Commuters receive more parking in the new lot by Walker By Tahsin Khan Senior Staff Writer tkhan3@umbc.edu Summary: Each year, UMBC receives countless requests from…

Creating a Safe Haven for students

UMBC calls for safer sexual conduct, but can students hear them? By Samuel Manas Opinions Editor samanas1@umbc.edu Description: UMBC is taking steps to improve sexual…

Cleanliness: A Common(s) problem

Eliminating pests requires staff and student cooperation By David Coursey Assistant Opinions Editor cours1@umbc.edu Summary: It is well known that The Commons has an issue…

The Interfaith Center prays for renovations

Students must initiate the change they want in the Interfaith Center By: Tashin Khan Senior Staff Writer tkhan3@umbc.edu Summary: Although the Interfaith Center needs renovations,…