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A race in remembrance

By Melissa Hale + October 26th, 2009

Last week, I woke up just before 6 a.m., made myself some hot chocolate, wrapped myself in hat and scarf and headed to meet my friend Cait Fultz for the 2009 Race for the Cure in Hunt Valley.
Cait and her boyfriend ran the 5K race to support the fight against breast cancer. Here is [...]

OWS Web site may lose online support

By Melissa Hale + September 9th, 2009

It’s the second week of the semester and many professors are already gearing students up for their first round of formal papers and assignments. Fortunately, Towson University has an Online Writing Support Web site to aid students as they tackle the first of these papers.
The OWS Web site provides information on grammar, punctuation usage, includes [...]

URG executive board takes shape

By Melissa Hale + September 3rd, 2009

If you’re a resident on campus, you may already be familiar with Towson’s University Residence Government that makes up the governing body of the residence halls on campus.
URG members fill the positions of residence hall building councils and aim to host programs throughout the year, enhance community centers, divvy out supplies and try to be [...]

Trading in sweatpants for swimsuits

By Melissa Hale + July 7th, 2009

Many students spend their summer days walking along the sandy shores of Ocean City, taking a dip in the brisk, pool water or just catching some sun.
Three Towson University students are sacrificing these summer pastimes to keep the waters safe as they watch through tinted shades.

Photo by Eric Gazzillo, The Towerlight
Towson junior Samantha McElvaney is [...]

Longtime Towson professor dies

By Melissa Hale + May 7th, 2009

Joseph Peter Gutkoska, a prominent face on the Towson University campus for so many years, has passed away, leaving behind his stories and many accomplishments he has made on behalf of the University.
Gutkoska, a longtime professor and creator of Towson University’s reading clinic, died Tuesday at St. Joseph’s Medical Center.
He was 81 and a Korean [...]

Yoga promotes peace on campus

By Melissa Hale + May 4th, 2009

Burdick Gym was transformed into an atmosphere of peace on Sunday for the Your D.O.P.E event, hosted by Towson’s Alpha Phi sorority.

Petition forms for Latin Honors change

By Melissa Hale + May 4th, 2009

For many graduating seniors at Towson University, it has been a personal goal to receive Latin Honors and recognition for their accomplishments. As of this May, that may all change with the new requirements being based off of the top 10 percent of each graduating class for each college.

Camel comes to campus to remember Israel

By Melissa Hale + May 1st, 2009

At about 7 feet 10 inches, Malachi the camel strolled around the Paws patio on Wednesday in honor of Israel’s Independence Day.

Placing trust in today’s media

By Melissa Hale + April 29th, 2009

A panel discussion drew over a hundred students in Chesapeake 3, UU on Tuesday, April 28, to discuss journalism ethics and media credibility.

Live music for a cause

By Melissa Hale + April 6th, 2009

Fraternity and Sorority Life’s fifth annual Music 4 Humanity event raised $600 on Thursday in support of the American Cancer Society.

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A race in remembrance October 26th, 2009
Melissa Hale

A race in remembrance

Last week, I woke up just before 6 a.m., made myself some hot chocolate, wrapped myself in hat and scarf and headed to meet my friend Cait Fultz for t[...] Read the rest »