THE etriever eekly Runiversity of maryland, baltimoreW county’s student newspaper 09.24.13 volume 48 issue 03 RETRIEVERWEEKLY.COM The Albin O. Khun Library is a symbol for undergraduate teaching, something U.S. News and World Report takes into UMBC receives consideration when recognizing colleges. national SARA AZEEM - TRW recognition by U.S. News & World Report The university receives the honor for the fifth year in a row By ashby henningsen Contributing Writer UMBC was once again life innovations. Additionally, Participants were asked to experiences with professors experienced the quality of distinguished as one of the UMBC was named U.S. News’s name their top ten innovative the undergraduate research nation’s best universities by #6 national university for “Best or improving schools based on excellent undergraduate opportunities on campus. the U.S. News & World Report. on academics, student life, reflectteaching. UMBC’s emphasis He is working to complete The university was named A number of unique qualities diversity and facilities. The “Every teacher I have had his history writing-intensive in the magazine’s 2014 Best Undergraduateplayed a factor Teaching.” in UMBC’s schools were then ranked has shown some passion or capstone project for HIST 497. Colleges Guide in a number of distinction in both categories. based upon the number of interest in the subject they are “Professors are always a great categories. These included its Phi Beta nominations received. resource, and the UMBC library UMBC was named U.S. Kappa honor society chapter, The “Best Undergraduate lot of work and effort into their News’s #1 “Up-and-Coming its undergraduate research teaching,”work, and he I'msaid. glad “They they're put a UMBC was noted for its initiatives and resources, and with similar methodology. The recognized for their work. isinnovations incredible,” promoting he said. overall its various scholars programs. Teaching”universities list were was selected compiled and The teachers here are not diversity. Junior political School”,received makingthis honor. this The the The “Up-and-Coming voted on based on excellence preoccupied with passing or science major Niranjani fifthdistinction consecutive is given year to the it hastop in undergraduate teaching. failing students, but teaching Chidamber attests to this. national university in terms of through the rankings by school Senior history major Gregory academic, faculty and student Schools”administrators list wasnationwide. compiled Klock feels that his past Klock has also directly >> SEE “FIFTH YEAR” [3] them.” Sherman Hall dedication Three RAC thefts SAMANTHA MCDONALD - TRW SAMANTHA MCDONALD - TRW within an hour By Mark Satter Contributing Writer

Early this month, the Retriever Activities Center was the scene of two thefts that occurred within two hours of one another. The crimes took place on September 5 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., both while the victims were away from their belongings. Junior Cyle Johnston had left his backpack on a bench in the men’s locker room. Johnston’s phone, wallet and car keys were Many UMBC students may have been confused when they found out that they had classes in tucked into a pair of shorts within his bag. Upon returning to Sherman Hall. However, they soon realized it was a building everyone already knew as Academic the locker room and discovering the theft, Johnston contacted UMBC Police. Academic IV as Sherman Hall, dedicating it to George and Besty Sherman. The Sherman’s, as avid IV.supports During of the UMBC ceremony and founders on September of the Sherman 19, President Scholar Freeman Teaching Hrabowski Program, offically were among announced those present at the prestigious naming. Sherman Hall, home to the Department of Education, is as “I met with an officer shortly after to file a report,” said Johnston. “As far as campus police assistance>> goes,SEE that THEFT was it.”[3]

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DrugsSmoking on campus Ban Men’sMen’s Soccer Soccer DoThe illegal new drugs semester on cam- The men’s soccer team de- pusalso contribute brings towith commu it- feated Loyola University 3-1 nitythe buildingUSM justsmoking as much to keep their seven game asban joining with a student mixed orga re-- win streak alive. nization?actions from stu- dents and faculty. 2 Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2013 NEWS TIMELINE The Week Delegate Hershey appointed in Review 09.15.13-09.22.13 to vacant Senate seat Governor O’Malley makes appointment after tie vote by Central Committees sept. 15 - A man was shot and By dan stonko killed in East Baltimore. The shooting Contributing Writer constitutionally, the governor was able to candidate has demonstrated the broadest of this unidentified man is one in a appoint whichever of the two candidates he string of three that same weekend in On September 18, Governor Martin desired. O’Malley continues, “In both the Central different Baltimore neighborhoods. O’Malley appointed Delegate Stephen Some in the Republican Party were upset electoralCommittee support balloting in the and district.” the last general that the tie would allow the governor, a election, Delegate Hershey has demonstrated E.J. Pipkin’s resignation from the Maryland Democrat, to choose the Republican to replace a broader base of support, and therefore, I Sept. 16 - With the shooting at HersheySenate. to fill the seat vacated after Senator Pipkin. “It is regretful that the members of have decided to appoint Delegate Hershey to the Navy Yard that left 12 people dead, On August 4, Pipkin, Senator of the 36th the Queen Anne’s County Republican Central President Obama’s term has been District (representing parts of Caroline, Cecil, Committee voted this evening to create a Republicans in the Senate have shown plagued with calamities. In addition to Kent and Queen Anne’s Counties), announced tie in this process and send the decision to fillsupport this Senate in response vacancy.” to the appointment. “All the Newtown, Connecticut shooting in that he was resigning effective August 12. of us here have witnessed how vigorously December 2012, he is under pressure According to the Maryland Constitution, the Republican Central Committee Chair Rob Senator Pipkin and Delegate Hershey to reform gun laws. Republican Central Committees for Caroline, GovernorWilloughby O’Malley,” in a statement. said Caroline County have worked together on behalf of their Cecil, Kent and Queen Anne’s Counties were “Now, a decision that should have been required to submit names to Governor made here in the 36th District will be Senate Minority Whip Ed Reilly in a Senate O’Malley within 30 days of the vacancy. made instead in Annapolis by a Democratic constituentsRepublican Caucus in District press release. 36,” announced Over the past several weeks, candidates for He continued, “We have no doubts that the vacant seat battled it out to gain votes of Governor O’Malley was direct when Delegate Hershey will continue with that support from the GOP Central Committees. Governor.”sharing his view on the appointment. “I level of dedication as he begins his career In the end, it came down to two candidates— respect both Delegate Smigiel and Delegate in the Senate. The members of the Senate Delegate Michael Smigiel and Delegate Republican Caucus are eager to work with Sept. 17 - Johns Hopkins Hershey. However, the Central Committees September 18. “Filling a Republican vacancy him to serve not just the people of the Eastern University launched its official ice ended up with a split 2-2 decision: the Hershey,”is a matter said that O’Malley should inhave a press been release resolved on cream flavor. In collaboration with Cecil County and Queen Anne’s County by the Republican Central Committees “I am both thrilled and humbled by all the Dominion Ice Cream, the blueberry Committees submitted Delegate Smigiel, of the district. Rather than resolving Shore,support but I receivedall other duringMarylanders this appointment as well.” cheesecake-flavored ice cream while the Kent County and Caroline County their differences, the Republican Central debuted in the upper quad in Hopkins’ Committees submitted Delegate Hershey for Committee has forwarded two names to my announcing his appointment. “I am looking Homewood Campus. appointment. process,”forward to Hershey serving said the on36th a FacebookDistrict in postthis The governor is required by the State O’Malley went on to provide rationale Constitution to appoint whomever the desk.”for his appointment: “In discharging my the time of his appointment and his seat will sept. 18 - More students in party’s Central Committee selects. Because Constitutional duty of selecting just one of newbe up role.” for reelection Hershey’s next term year. officially began at Baltimore County come forward the Central Committees found themselves these candidates, I am guided not by which about being contacted by someone at a stalemate between the two lawmakers, candidate I would prefer, but rather by which [email protected] with sexually explicit content. So far, it is believed to be the same male contacting the minors. Health Column

Sept. 19 - Per The Baltimore Sun reporting, UMBC’s childcare Can regular facility was shut down because of a mold problem discovered over the weekend. The fifth floor of the McK- eldin Library exercise boost in UMCP was closed because of a your GPA? mold problem as well. Physical activity stimulates mem- COURTESY CREATIVE COMMONS Balancing exercise and study time is as easy as placing a book on a treadmil to ory and information retention look at while running. Not only will you retain the information better, but you’ll A charity fundraiser sept. 20 - By Lauren O’Connell higher. have less to read later for a homeless man from Boston who Staff Writer returned a backpack full of $42,000 However, the study also found and traveler’s checks reaches the Recent studies show that that the more time a student U.S. colleges. From 2010 to 2015, problem solving skills became as $130,000 mark in donations. While the although those hours at the gym spent studying per day the $1.7 billion was either spent or high as 10 percent better. donation pool was posted anonymous- may be decreasing the digits more likely that they would budgeted to be spent on athletic If exercise before studying ly, the website’s marketing manager on the scale, they could also also exercise, indicating that a facilities. Many universities helps with focusing and memory, hopes the man will receive a total of be increasing the numbers on strong work ethic for school may justify this huge amount of it should not come as a surprise $250,000. transcripts. translate into other areas as well. spending not just on the fact that that the best time to exercise is A study by researchers at In fact, students who studied exercise can be a GPA-booster, in the morning before classes. Saginaw Valley State University three or more hours a day were but also because it is a great way Or, take it a step further and get sept. 21 - Michael Bowen com- in Michigan recently found that about four times as likely to for students to learn how to cope movement in during class. If it is pletes a 58K race he started in 1982, students who regularly exercise exercise as students who studied with the inevitable stress that not disruptive, even standing up running a mile for each fallen Vietnam tend to earn higher GPAs. It has less than three hours. comes with college. or walking to the trash during a War veteran. Since he began, the been generally accepted for Purdue University carried out a WebMD’s student blog claims lecture can help with retention. 65-year-old man has survived colon some time that exercise boosts similar study recently, surveying that it does not necessarily take For studying at home, experts cancer and three knee surgeries. He brain activity and positively 1,820 students who used their a huge amount of exercise to recommend a technique called plans to run 3,000 more miles for the contributes to schoolwork for gym facility at least sixteen times see an impact. Walking a mile victims of 9/11. children up to age 18, but the fact in a month. Of these almost 2,000 or even vacuuming the dorm while jumping rope to help that this also applies to college students’ GPAs, the lowest was a stimulates growth in the basal “activeconcepts studying.” stay in the try brain, studying or students is somewhat new. 3.1. ganglia, the part of the brain that even taking textbooks to the gym sept. 22 - al-Shabaab militants Saginaw Valley’s researchers controls focusing and attention. to read while on the treadmill. attack the Westgate Mall in Nairobi, determined that students that have a positive correlation to the Another study that found that Kenya, killing 68 people and holdin g exercise every day on average rashThese of renovations new findings on seemathletic to after running or walking thirty nearly 30 people hostage. had GPAs that were 0.4 points facilities that has recently swept minutes on a treadmill, students’ [email protected] Tuesday, NEWS Sept. 24, 2013 3 Up-and-Coming RAC thefts leave Nation and for fifth year instudents appre- World a row hensive United States >> FROM FIFTH YEAR [1] >> FROM THEFT [1]

"I've met so many students, ranking is in fact for schools The second incident was reported less than an hour later. faculty and administrators that experts believe continue According to Deputy Chief of Police Paul Dillon, “An unknown from various different to make big changes and tool was used to force open a combination lock. Some things backgrounds. I've had a wide array of professors—ranging “In that regard, I’d be happy from young and old, male and innovationsfor UMBC to yearly,” be on shethis said. list wereDillon stolen, said. including a wallet.” He believes the crimes could be After a shooting at the female, from different parts every year. Innovative and related. “We are not, however, dealing with a professional thief,” Washington Navy Yard of the world and with various promising changes are at the Jake Claunch, a frequent patron of the RAC. “You should be able on Monday that left at different experiences that core of this schoozl, and we Students had differing views on the thefts. “It’s not right,” said least 13 dead, the gunman they incorporate into their never want to simply rest on Igor Kuzmin, a freshman who also frequently visits the RAC, has been identified as tohad work a less out idealistic without view. worrying “If you’re about bringing someone valuables taking your to a public stuff.” Aaron Alexis. There is no “I think, most importantly, Additionally, Dr. Young apparent motivation at this teachings,”the student Chidamber body is said.highly our laurels.” time, though D.C. Chief of diverse, which creates an UMBC will remain committed spaceWhen and asked leaving what them students unattended, could they’re do to goingreduce to theget stolen,”risk of Police Cathy Lanier has open-minded atmosphere for expressedto undergraduate confidence excellence. that hebecoming said. “Just victims bring of a theft,lock.” Dillon suggested they bring a lock and promised a comprehensive our university. From personal “I’m in meetings every day use it. Many of the thefts that occur happen because items aren’t investigation. experience, my friend where we talk about keepings secured. group consists of students students at the center of our Dillon also stressed the importance of not bringing valuables. from different ethnicities, work. We also have students Palestine socioeconomic statuses, involved in making decisions bringing the bare minimum in terms of personal items helps a geographical locations and important to the school with “I realize it’s not always the easiest thing to do,” he said, “but A Palestinian us. It allows us to keep track The thefts come less than two years after the RAC was hit by man by the name Dr. Nancy Young, Vice of things that are essential to lot.”a spree of locker break-ins. It was later discovered that someone of Islam Husam religions.”President for Student Affairs, from outside of the UMBC community had been coming in and al-Toubasi was expressed particular pride in committing these crimes. According to UMBC Police, an increase fatally shot by UMBC’s #1 ‘Up-and-Coming’ students’ needs.” in patrols, which led to an arrest, put an end to the incidents. Israeli Defense ranking. Forces in the “The ‘Up-and-Coming’ Jenin refugee [email protected] [email protected] camp in the West Bank on Tuesday. Israeli forces were ordered to arrest al- POLICE LOG Toubasi for being a terror activist. There a r e September 9, 2013 differing accounts between Israeli officials Police Headquarters and the victim’s relatives Harassment over who instigated the clash that left al-Toubasi September 10, 2013 dead. Patapsco Hall 2nd degree assault with hands, fists, etc. Afghanistan September 10, 2013 Patapsco Hall Harassment

September 11, 2013 The Commons Theft from buildings

September 12, 2013 Patapsco Hall Theft - Miscellaneous NATO’s International September 13, 2013 Security Assistance Poplar Ave. and Park Dr. Force (ISAF) launched an Motor vehicle theft investigation Thursday into a drone attack that took place on September September 15, 2013 7. The attack took place Chesapeake Hall in the Kunar province of Suicide - Attempted Afghanistan, and allegedly involved civilian casualties. September 15, 2013 Patapsco Hall CDS, Possession (Marijuana) [email protected] Tuesday, 4 Sept. 24, 2013 Opinions Staff Editorial The Retriever Weekly Editor-in-Chief Education as seen by a software program Kaitlyn Hakenson [email protected]

Managing Editor The process used by the Office of the Registrar to assign classrooms Shawn Linman [email protected] When someone thinks about a class in college, a lecture hall comes to accommodate. to mind. However, at UMBC, we were promised small classes held Because of the software program, it is by chance that nine-people Faculty Advisor in classrooms, especially after all 100-level prerequisite courses. seminars are held in big conference rooms and that 25-people survey Chris Corbett Then we go to one of the classrooms in Sondheim or the Math and courses are held in small classrooms. Although this program takes a [email protected] lot of work off of humans’ hands, it has its limitations. windows, with unarranged desks and with 30 of our closest This software program doesn’t know the noise the pipes make Production Staff Psychologystrangers. building, and find ourselves in a classroom without in the basement of Math and Psychology, or that language classes Sometimes we get lucky with classrooms, like getting a conference are usually held in classrooms with equipment so advanced that Production Manager Emily Beveridge room in the Performing Arts and Humanities building; sometimes the instructors never know how to operate them. Knowing these [email protected] we get stuck in a classroom in the basement of Math and Psychology. things would require human interaction, but managing almost ten A lot of discrepancies have to do with the fact that classroom buildings, labs, classrooms and special rooms would take too much Senior Production Assistant assignments are left up to a software program. brain power and would increase the margin of error. Hashani Hettiarachchi [email protected] Nathaniel Czarnota, associate director for scheduling in the their dissatisfaction is understood when 30 people are squeezed Production Assistants characteristics (meeting pattern, seat capacity, and proximity of into Students a small are room often in notSondheim, satisfied full with of classroomdesks barely assignments, big enough and to Matthew SyBing the classroom to the building in which the department resides) and Now Hiring! Registrar’s office said, “[The software] takes into account certain provides the maximum space utilization.” desks, but lack of legroom in Lecture Hall 1 when attending a PSYC According to Czarnota, the only exceptions to this software are fit100 a laptop.lecture. Students taller than 5’10 not only complain about small Editorial Staff computer labs requested by the department. Requests from the These complaints are understood, but what could we expect from department also include the number of students allowed to enroll a software that assigns classrooms? The only good thing about News Editor in a course. Instructors can request room changes, but they are often these small classrooms is that we all get some type of individualized Vanessa Rueda not granted. attention, and the professor is so close to us that we cannot get away [email protected] Czarnota said, “Room changes can only occur if there is an with deviating our focus from the material. Opinions Editor available room that is acceptable to the instructor. Because room Sam Manas Comments may be sent to the Editor-in-Chief: [email protected] [email protected] usage is at capacity at most times, room changes are usually difficult Technology Editor Emily Scheerer [email protected] UMBC’s drug culture is a community Features Editor Erika Surock [email protected] Controlled substances bring together all walks of life on campus Sports Editor BY DAVID GLEYZER basically my best friends here, Ryan Harrison Contributing Writer [email protected] and it was totally random. None of them are in any of my classes Copy Manager At UMBC, there is a thriving Kaley Tilton subculture just beneath the One might wonder, what is [email protected] surface of correctness. There is orthe even school’s on my responsefloor.” to this no use denying the heavy and vast culture of crime? After all, Technology Staff diverse drug culture thriving at there is a stringent and vocal the university—looking to the anti-controlled-substance Technology Manager Brandon Williams dorms at night, the dark corners policy. Well, for the most part, [email protected] of the campus, the smoking spots there doesn’t seem to be much and the wooded areas, it’s clear being done about it. “I’ve never Assistant Technology Manager that, if nothing else, marijuana even talked to a cop here,” said Christopher Ly SARAH MILLER - TRW [email protected] has a pronounced presence. one student. “They’re all busy But deeper than that, there Drugs may be underground, but they still have a large presence on campus. It’s giving people tickets for parking is a pill culture, hallucinogens, as successful as student organizations in bringing people together, if not more. wrong.” Advertising & Business Staff as well as narcotics and Another student recounts his amphetamines. Looking for life at school. awesome.” Benzodiazepines encounter with the police. “I was Business Manager Mary Kate Sanders “alternative entertainment” at “Weed is huge here,” said an have a large presence among smoking in a garage, and a cop [email protected] UMBC yields an entire world anonymous student. “It’s pretty students currently, and opiates kind of snuck up on me. I just ran. of possibilities. Marijuana, much all there is to do at night.” are ever-popular. Controlled He barely chased me.” However, Advertising Manager however, is the star player at the Smokers on campus eagerly substances of all varieties bring people have gotten in trouble for Alex Ward school. await the potential legalization together people from all walks their habits. “I almost got kicked [email protected] Out of 20 randomly questioned of marijuana. “Life is going to be of life. out of residence. I still get drug UMBC students, 14 admitted to so much easier once it’s legal, “I meet people I never tested,” says an ex-smoker. Multimedia staff smoking marijuana at least semi- like, no more having to hike a would without drugs,” says Overall, there seems to be frequently. 10 said they had done mile into the woods.” one student, when asked what malevolence to the surprisingly Multimedia Manager Alex Ayala it since they got onto campus Second to marijuana is pills. smoking has done for them. “It’s tight-knit drug community at [email protected] this year. Six said they had done One student admitted to taking actually a social thing.” Other UMBC. People make friends and it that very day. Everyone who pills that they couldn’t even students tend to agree. “I don’t have fun, and if it’s illegal, well, Photography Manager admitted to smoking said that recognize. The student also know what friends I would have maybe those oncoming changes Josh Sinn [email protected] they would consider it a pastime, added, “Sometimes I wake up if I hadn’t met some dudes at are all for the best. and nine of the 14 said that their and I can’t remember anything the smoke spot,” a student told Video and Graphics Editor drug use has helped their social besides taking them... it’s The Retriever Weekly. “They’re [email protected] Zach Garmoe [email protected] Senior Online Editor Letters to the Editor Melissa Hom [email protected] The Retriever Weekly welcomes your comments. Letters to the editor must be submitted before 5 p.m. Friday via e-mail to: [email protected] or deliv- ered to The Retriever Weekly The Retriever Weekly retains the right The Retriever Weekly to edit submissions for content and length. University Center 214 office, UC 214. Please limit letters to 300 words and include your full name, year, and major. 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BY TAHSIN KHAN BY SIMA RAWAL grades than with learning is valid, but mechanical engineering major, thinks Contributing Writer this issue remains even in the system Contributing Writer that, “we shouldn’t have a plus/ that we have now. That truly depends minus system here because students Grades are an anxious topic. on the individual student. Imagine that “A” that you worked that do work hard and really make Currently, UMBC has a simple letter Additionally, if the grading system hard for, which you struggled for, the ‘A’ or the ‘B’ or whatever grade grading system. The plus/minus system gets tougher, it will indicate students’ which you learned from, now being will still suffer from it, despite there on the other hand, inputs grade cutoffs weaknesses, and it will motivate them an “A-.“ No more is it worth a full 4.0 being no curve in their classes.” corresponding with pluses and minuses. to work harder not only to obtain the — it is worth a lesser value. In fact, the lack of curves is one of It’s important to note that both systems grades, but to learn as well. With the UMBC professors pride themselves the many academic benefits at UMBC result in ambiguous consequences. teaching techniques that are employed in the honorable principle that a — a majority of classes do not start For instance, according to our current off with a set curve. The University system, students with both 80 percent ALEX AYALA - TRW of Maryland, College Park grades and 89 percent deserve the same grade many of their larger classes on a of B. This tends to overshadow the latter curve that is implemented into the student’s effort and intelligence. syllabus, thus leading to the plus/ The system that UMBC has now works minus grading system which started well, but it seems to fail to capture the in Fall 2012. precise strengths of the students. The Such courses include CHEM 231, world is getting more competitive, and CHEM 241, and BIOCHEM 462. one of the crucial points of college is to These are popular classes taken by a get students ready for this “real” world. sizable portion of students majoring If the system doesn’t change with time, in the sciences. For UMCP, it makes then this may not only halt the progress sense to have a plus/minus grading of the education system as a whole, system, because the percent range it may even eclipse the strengths and for an “A” is larger than the usual 90- weaknesses of the students themselves. 100 percent. The number of colleges that are However, this seems unreasonable implementing the plus/minus system for UMBC, which bases a majority of its classes on the normal 90-100 effectiveness of this system. As of 2012, percent garnering an “A” grading- is increasing and this exemplifies the -l grading policy for University of majority of the classes I have taken plus/minusMaryland, College grading Park. is Sangeet the officia-- Mahat, scale.were Bandon-Bibumnot curved, and also even said, if “[the] they an undergraduate information systems were, it was only by two or three major at UMD said this about the percent.” transition, “It had a great effect on me, Most of the time, students are and it raised my GPA to a 3.3 from a 3.0.” unsure whether their final grade will Some students might not be as be curved until the very end of the overjoyed about this now, but it may semester. This notion can actually prove to be a determining factor in motivate students to work hard till their academic career. This system the very end of all their assignments. If students are striving vigorously competitive. It allows professional and for their desired grades till the last helpsgraduate students schools toto beevaluate qualified students and minute of the semester, then they more precisely. should not be punished into a lower With the plus/minus system, the GPA if the actual grade is an “A-“ students' efforts and hard work are instead of an “A.” This should most certainly not happen if the “A-“ is still might mean putting in extra effort to get above a 90%. reflectedthe same grade more to in some, their while grade. it might This The plus/minus grading system has been a hot topic of discussion between both students and faculty on When the “A-” is worth less than not make a difference in other students’ campus. Opinion is split: would it benefit or harm the UMBC community? a 4.0, it is not fair to keep an “A+” study habits. equivalent to an “A.” The “A+” should Stephen Miller, Ph.D., associate at UMBC, it's unlikely for a student to student gets the grade they earn. be worth more than a 4.0. But if all professor of biological sciences at get a good grade without mastering the In return, students respect this of this fair game were to actually UMBC, shared his opinions regarding necessary learning objectives. principle and work diligently to happen, the grading system would this subject. He stated, “Such a system UMBC is known as an Honors achieve their desired grades. So why become very complicated. creates more grade borderline issues University, and with this change it will shouldn’t a student be duly rewarded The bottom line is that at UMBC, an than exist for the non-plus/minus help students to be better prepared. for the grade they toiled for? institution which avoids curves and system, which I think would have the The big picture about this transition is According to a running myUMBC favors merit, the plus/minus system consequence of focusing more student that even though students will have to poll initiated five months ago by should not be implemented. It will attention on the grade, rather than junior Michael Lopresti, of the 373 only give students, employers and learning.” end. total votes to date, 90 percent were recruiters the false impression that It is true that the plus/minus system work harder, it will benefit them in the against the instillation of a plus/ the GPA is not a true reflection of a will be complicated, but it will certainly minus grading system, while only 10 student’s hard work. be worth it. Miller’s point that students percent were for it. may become more concerned with their [email protected] Chrysantus Bandon-Bibum, senior [email protected] 6 Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2013 Technology This week in science… Filling the need for Education gets a much computer science needed update education By talmo pereira Science Columnist By Arielle Erenrich levels when they are in college. There are Contributing Writer currently no required classes related to computer science in elementary, middle Earn a mini-minor at MIT or Harvard online Two weeks ago, Dr. Marie desJardins, or high schools in the U.S. a professor of computer science at According to desJardins, there is a Recent years have seen a boom in Massive Open Online Courses (MOOC), a trend UMBC, posted on myUMBC asking started by the like of the Khan Academy, Coursera and MIT OpenCourseWare. The who would be interested in a group for for grades K-12 that will “broaden the principle is simple: take a traditional university-level course and put the materials students wanting to become computer majorview of national CS and trend make to itdevelop more engagingcurricula up online for free - most of which are science educators. The new group, aptly and exciting for students.” The most mitx.org already digitized anyway. This is all done called Computer Science Education (CS noticeable example of this is the CS with the goal of offering free and accessible Education), already has 66 members. principles course, which is lined up to higher-level education to anyone who has CS Education brings together a diverse become a new high school advanced internet. group of individuals, each interested placement course over the next few Now MIT, through its Harvard co- in the educational aspects of computer years. founded MOOC edX, is launching an online science. People from all backgrounds UMBC recently received funding from are welcome in CS Education, including the National Science Foundation to be a sequences of related courses that build on “undergraduates who are interested in part of their CS10K effort. This program degree certificate program called XSeries, careers as teachers, graduate students will train 10,000 teachers across the U.S. of completion. who may become professors one day to teach CS principles. eachIn otherthe upcoming to earn the months, student thea certificate service and faculty and staff who want to work In addition to being a part of CS10K, will be launched and the system for together to improve the quality of CS UMBC hosted the CE12 Maryland Seminar accreditation and validation of credentials education at UMBC and elsewhere,” said for Computing Education last spring. will be revised. The hope is that by Online courses allow students around the desJardins. Over 100 teachers, professors, industry world to recieve certificates from Ivy League professionals and administrators came series, MOOCs will begin to be taken more universities. is planned for Tuesday, Sept. 24. During to UMBC to discuss computer science incorporatingseriously as an alternative ID verification to expensive and subject degree-granting postsecondary institutions. theTheir meeting, first meeting participants as an organizationwill decide education in the state of Maryland. The Additionally, a somewhat nominal fee will be charged for taking the course which activities they want to plan and seminar included sessions on student what they would like to do as a group. perceptions of the topic, ways to improve through edX and Berkeley-X, both of which provide courses taught at their Each event has two purposes: to create existing curriculums, new curricula towardsrespective the institutions. completion of a certificate, but free for audit. Courses will be offered initiatives including CS Principles, the future students. national picture of computer science betterBecause teachers many in state the fieldschool and systems to help Somalia gets assistance from international aid agencies to do not require students to take classes put one million kids back in school related to computer science, desJardins educationAs a result and of this computer-related summit, computer job said, “Many students come to college fieldsscience in coursesMaryland. at the high school level In the war-torn and vastly poverty-stricken East African nation of Somalia, with absolutely no exposure at all.” Then, will count as math credits that can help nearly 60 percent of children in the K-12 age range don’t attend school, making for one of the world’s lowest enrollment rates. For girls in primary education, While the details of this new development the numbers are as low as 30 percent enrollment. whenin what potential we call computational majors take their thinking, first fulfillare still school being graduationworked out, requirements. the end goal classwhich in is the the field, ability they to solve“have problems no real skill by is clear. The Maryland Department of agencies including UNICEF and UNESCO are collaborating to form the Go 2 formulating abstract representations of Education wants to expose students to SchoolIn a boldInitiative, and ambitious a campaign move, with government the goal of officialsgranting and at least international a quarter aid of the problems that can be tackled by using computer science and the basic principles children not currently in school the opportunity of enrollment. algorithms.” of computational thinking before they Besides outreach, the nearly $120 million of funding for the initiative will go DesJardins likens the situation to a graduate high school. DesJardins was the towards building infrastructure and recruiting teachers. student taking an ENGL 100 class without primary organizer for this event. having ever read a book or written an “It was a truly exciting event that tapped they will be able to construct the framework for ending the educational strife essay. A student in this situation will into a great deal of interest, concern and thatBy has tackling ravaged the their problem country. of education head on, Somali officials hope that most likely struggle with the course and energy; the statewide community that we have built continues to move forward CS Education looks for ways to give and make a difference.” Tell your friends and family that your Minecraft addiction is maykindergarten decide to majorthrough in something 12th else.grade educational students the skills they need to work with today’s technology at more advanced [email protected] The wildly successful computer (and now mobile and console) game Minecraft is a simple sandbox-style game, yet it has held mass appeal across COURTESY UMBC SWE all age ranges. Bringing back graphics reminiscent of the early days of video games,

Minecraftrandomly-generated is a creation game of world. the Swedish-based Mojang, A.B. With no explicit objectives,Its simplistic the game block-based allows therepresentation player to build of anyreality sort seems of structure to hold within the same the appeal to creative builders as do Legos. In fact, it has been particularly popular among young children. A middle school in Stockholm has made Minecraft a part of the curriculum, making participation mandatory in the hopes of encouraging creativity and teaching topics varying from environmental awareness to city planning. In partnership with Minecraft creators, MinecraftEdu was created as a company to support the use of Minecraft as a teaching medium by providing resources such as lesson plans and offering discounts on game licenses. of playing Minecraft, past studies have demonstrated advantages to playing videoAlthough games, no whetherresearch hasin improving been done hand-eyeexplicitly evaluatingcoordination cognitive or developing benefits spatial reasoning skills. Many cooporations are focused on the need for technical education in K-12 classes, including JHU APL, who hosted “Girl Power” event last spring. UMBC students were involved in this event, and CS [email protected] Education hopes to foster more partnerships. Tuesday, 7 Technology Sept. 24, 2013 UMBC students in COURTESY UMBC SWE SWE, ACM and IEEE Here to support STEM education By Denmark Luceriaga ahead. A lot of technical students are Contributing Writer big on procrastination, but being able to prioritize will get you a long way. Never Professional associations like the be afraid to ask for help and advice Society of Women Engineers (SWE), from students, friends and faculty.” Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) and Institute of Electrical and ACM Electronics Engineers (IEEE) are dedicated to the advancement of STEM The Association for Computing professions and innovation. These Machinery (ACM) is the world’s largest role in STEM education by providing society. By uniting professionals, nonprofitlearning resources organizations and alsopromoting play a educationalresearchers, andeducators scientific and computing students, student engagement through local ACM cultivates a culture of professional chapters. networking and lifelong learning within

SWE ACM provides members with learning STEMresources fields. that address the changing The Society of Women Engineers needs of students and professionals in (SWE) strengthens the educational Learning Center offers online courses engineering disciplines by bringing fieldstargeted related toward to essential computing. IT skills The ACM and journeythem together. of women“STEM disciplines who study are Middle School students enjoy an engineering activity at SWE’s “Let’s get Techy!” event last Spring. ACM Learning Paths, found at the the time commitment and dedication it popularLearning certifications. Center, are “practical, hands- of graduate and undergraduate student settakes apart to accomplish from other it. majors You don't because have toof on educational training tools designed and has fostered the development members who share technical interests to help IT professionals grow their skills aof major several publisher standards of scientific in professional journals rooted in electrical engineering but you do have to be hardworking,” and put them on the track to mastering and computer science. Monthly besaid a geniusEbony to Tongo,succeed seniorin a STEM chemical major, today’s most essential programming is heavily involved in STEM higher meetings provide members with a languages and technologies”. Currently practiceeducation, within participating STEM fields. in IEEEthe setting for professional networking, UMBC Chapter of SWE. ACM offers this resource in python and accreditation of electrical engineering skills workshops and discussions of engineeringTo increase major, participation President in ofSTEM, the ruby programming languages. programs in colleges across the U.S.. current research trends at UMBC and The UMBC Chapter of SWE hosts events UMBC’s ACM Student Chapter meets Members of IEEE gain access to the elsewhere. such as "Freshman Forum" to allow once a month during the fall and spring IEEE eLearning Library where they can students curious about STEM studies semesters with a mission to “provide These organizations help bring to gain more insight into its various a forum for student interaction in technologies and trends developed students together to create a better career disciplines. SWE also provides the Computer Science and Electrical findby recognized engaging tutorialsexperts. onThe emerging catalog world for STEM studies. SWE, ACM and members with educational sessions Engineering (CSEE) department.” consists of more than 350 tutorials IEEE are all organizations that bring for professional development, covering in communications, computing, a greater sense of professionalism topics such as interviewing skills, IEEE engineering, power, professional and academic pride to the UMBC resume building and networking. development and dozens of other core community. Tongo also has some helpful advice The Institute of Electrical and and emerging technologies. Electronics Engineers (IEEE) serves as UMBC’s IEEE Student Branch consists [email protected] for STEM majors. She said, “Always plan Poor integration of technology and education The opportunity for technical innovation is wasted in education By alec pulianas which was really nothing more than a PDF. Though Technology use in the classroom is also limited by Tech. for Tomorrow Columnist smart boards installed in classrooms offered utility, the fear of losing the teacher in the classroom. There they didn’t change the way an instructor taught. are a lot of great utilities online that can be used to Fundamentally, education has stayed the same for Some tests are now given online, but in many ways learn skills such as programming, which completely the past 100 years. Students gather in a classroom, they are pen and paper tests taken straight to the cuts out the need for a teacher. An online classroom read their textbook and do assignments to absorb web. They don’t utilize the rich content, limitless and master the material. As technology advanced layouts and structures made available by technology. zero additional cost. and started revolutionizing the world, educators The problem with technology in education is that likeServices this can like benefit iTunes many U and students Coursera for have essentially been naturally wanted to integrate technology to bring a the technology was added in such a way where it was trying to bring these online classrooms into the new age of learning. They have fallen short. little more than an afterthought. Education hasn’t mainstream with varied success. UMBC and other been reimagined over the years, but merely bloated well-known universities participate in iTunes U and installed computer labs and had classes occasionally by new techniques involving technology. are helping increase the amount of digital classroom useWhen them. technology From the firststart, became technology mainstream, seemed schools tacked For technology to reach its full potential in content available. Despite a small adoption rate, onto the learning experience, siloed away from the education, a bold overhaul of the current structure many people who normally would not have access to core process of learning. of the classroom would have to be made, which college-level courses have been able to learn through When computers became ubiquitous, reports is a daunting proposition. Starting a revolution in these services. were expected to be typed in a word processor education would require classrooms to be guinea Hopefully in the coming years a shift in education and presentations were expected to be digital slide pigs for new techniques, and no parents would will begin to occur where less time is spent throwing shows. Though the technology improved these want their child to undergo a failed educational money into relatively low-use computer labs and assignments, it did not change how the assignments experiment. instead is used towards providing a brand new helped people learn. Another factor slowing down a change in education learning experience focused on leveraging the Technology has gone through fads in the classroom is how we teach computing. Many people are not advantages of the technologies around us. as well. There was a time where every textbook would technically-gifted and use computers to aid tasks come with an interactive CD version of the book, [email protected]

they already do instead of creating new workflows. 8 Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2013 Features Professors have style too Courtesy Ellen Gorman Professor Ellen Gorman teaches not only American Studies, but also fashion By Breani williams Contributing Writer fromthe red various and black stores. top underneath is from TJ Maxx There are many clichés of professors wearing Gorman’s Calvin Klein jean jacket is $60, and nothing but preppy clothing, or looking discombobulated because they are too busy andLastly is her $40. sunglasses Her Rag placed & Bone in jeans her hair are that a pricey push grading papers and don’t have the time to put $120 and Urban Outfitters Festival boots are $59.

the American studies department can teach you her hair back, acting as a headband, are $20 from an outfit together. Professor Ellen Gorman of Asos. watchingShe said, what “I am was influenced coming by out all kindsof the of recentthings otherwise.Culture’, ‘Introduction to American Studies’ and around me. Not only trends in fashion (like She can educate you in ‘Studies in Popular what references are being made to culture and Fashion Week in New York), but also street style, fashion. Gorman knows how to combine personal

UMBChic styledress and for professionalismthe workplace, Iinto look one professional, outfit. but what’smedia, happeningand teaches in herselfthe world how around she can us.” express alsoGorman maintain said, a “It’s sense important of my own to me aesthetic that when and I Gorman uses influences from pop culture in fashion tips, in addition to course material, from herself through style. Sometimes we can learn Professor Ellen Gorman of the American Studies style.”world around her creating her eclectic personal department sports a fashionable, fall look. She has influences from the media and the our professors. [email protected]

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individuals interact, and the Three’s company dream is made possible with Dayton, Ohio, and a master’s degree in organizational UMBC welcomes new ResLife staff teamwork,”ideal place Beliceto work said. because communication from Bowie By brandon foster an environment that allows He believes that UMBC is the Statehe has University. worked with small Contributing Writer them to be successful inside urbanPrior campus to this environments experience, towardsAnother one new another,” staff member said “theconsider staff this is extremelyan honor to well- be and historically black Morgan. known and respected. I Three new community theThat classroom goal echoes and the beyond,” things Morganhe did whensaid. he served for is Joshua Belice, who now onMcCrary, this team.” who oversees colleges and universities. order to focus attention on directs Harbor Hall. He has Last but not least is Ricardo He also served as a Senior directorsproviding joinedresidents the staffwith in Director for an all-male bachelor’s degrees in German Admissions Recruiter. threeresidence years hall as for a freshmen Resident andto pursue English, another a master’s Potomac Hall, which is HeThese aspires aforementioned to become a The first new staff member degree inin English psychology and plans in currentlyserve as theunder advisor renovation. for the universityindividuals president. all share the variousis Tarrin resources. Morgan, in charge of McCrary said, “I also common goal of consistently at Morgan State University in my residence hall, in addition connecting with and assisting Baltimore city, and another springoperations 2014. in building the Communityto working Actionwith recreation Board in in the development of the Walkerin communications Avenue Apartments. and a three years as a Resident communityHe maintains and preparing daily and intramurals, student Hemaster’s has ain bachelor’s higher education degree Assistant at William Paterson leadership and international add their unique flair in University in Wayne, New UMBC students. They each Jersey.campus, it feels smaller when over 500 residents for administration.ensuring that my team and you“Despite consider the sizeeveryone’s of the success.this experience is style: studentin political populations.” science from contributing to the ResLife I “Iprovide am the responsible students with for interactions and friendliness “What I hope to gain from He has a bachelor’s degree staff. [email protected]

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Three new members of Residential Life (left to right) Joshua Belice, Ricardo McCrary and Tarrin Morgan embark on their journey at UMBC. They will be serving as the Community Directors of Harbor Hall, Potomac Hall and the Walker Avenue Apartments, respectively. Tuesday, Features Sept. 24, 2013 9 Breeding the alternative revolution: a look back at Nirvana’s album Nevermind A historical look at the most important alternative rock album, Nevermind, of the 1990s Max Robison human experience and catchy as another misunderstood Contributing writer The alternative music or save alternative music Septemberscene came 24, when1991. making Nevermind did not create This week, predictably, popular music was heralded accessibility. youth.in its conceptual stages, was not meant to be the there will be a number of as an incredibly luscious It Thiswas ismusic why the that “alternative spoke to CobainWhen wanted Nevermind to call wasthe bymanifesto any means. of the genre, The album even music publication articles revolution”the misunderstood, worked while so well. its album Sheep as a mockery if it did become that for many devoted to an album lauded genre we might now consider mass appeal told listeners of whom he expected to buy as the catalyst for the career choice. Even metal, a that they were not alone, they had a crowd to which they Nirvanaideas, good successors. and evil, It washoned an “underground” (or at the thechallenge album. to Knowing channel this, that it outlet for Kurt Cobain’s inner “alternativewas on the revolution.”brink of being In least “not mainstream”) was Depending on the artist of wassarcastic, producer bitter, Butch raucous Vig’s and timed perfectly for a the 1990s, mainstream music onceMetallica a genre were ofcollections superstars. of belonged.choice, alternative was about energy into something that bygeneration Butch Vig’sthat longed sensibility, for metal, disco and other genres Bandscelebrities like Gunsmaking N’ Roses a lavish and various stages of life and its music that said what they overturned.created by the Classic baby boomer rock, The studio was a melting generation had worn their Alternative music was, to straightforward and tuneful thepot publicfor two would very grasp. different Its relevance today lies living.varying degrees, an antithesis, joysapproach and shortcomings,that worked a ideals: mainstream appeal couldwith not.the countless artists with an intimate message, welcome.demographic was changing in exchange for an emotional After years of various trials the metaphorical hand to a intoThe a“young group adult that music wanted fan” skipping melodramatic chintz beautifully. andthere unrequited was a genuine angst. need This by songs about life, work, flaws, designed to be a genre that gaveboth Nevermindband and producer its impact, to friends and people, not snapshotacted in pure of life.angry It rebellion, was not anddeveloped missteps, a deep Nirvana’s seeded crowd.rock music Nevermind angry andmade anger this as punk did around the same lead singer Kurt Cobain had result is still known today possible. It made alternative of substance abuse certainly meetequally their for catchy own needs. songs Theand superstars. The album of of the humble side of the emotionaldidn’t alleviate miswiring. his status Years [email protected]. their salvation was Nirvana’s time. Rather, it was a mix Nevermind, released on their embedded personality. Tuesday, 10 Sept. 24, 2013 Features population with support in their

The Choice Program For the students who are part of everydayChoice workers lives. work among four Choice, Mondays are college nights. subdivisions:Within The the ChoiceDepartment Program, of The kids get to come to the UMBC Changing and enriching the lives Juvenile Services, the Department campus and dine at True Grits along of Social Services, a Jobs program with UMBC student volunteers. of inner city youth and an educational partnership with “For most of these kids,” Ford says, “thisvolunteers may beand theChoice best workers meal they’ve spend Danielle Yurchinkonis - TRW had in days.” After a hearty meal, the Baltimore City schools. Eric Ford, Choice Program manager, quality time with the kids at the RAC hasfollowing worked an with extensive The Choice career Program as a playingholds basketball.after-school academic and at UMBC for two and half years On Tuesdays and Thursdays, Choice at the Department of Juvenile Services weekends, the program also provides caseworker.and one team Ford managesfor the foureducation teams enrichmentrecreational programs,activities likefor the yoga. kids, On such as crafting, as well as activities Currently, Choice is working with program.Americorp as part of a one year community service learning fellow at thatThough can fulfillthere their are Studentfour separate Service Learning hour requirements. they all essentially feed into the Jobs Lakelandstarted a Elementary/Middlefour year contract School with programs in the Choice Program, in South Baltimore. Choice also has has developed from the Jobs program improving overall outcomes for the program.is a self-sustained, One successful fruit project shakes that the school on July 1 with the goal of

students. concession stand called Flying Fruit For this intense, comprehensive Fantasy. There are two locations in program, Ford and his team have a Baltimore, the first being at Camden maximumIn working of 40with kids students who theyranging can Yards and the second, more recently workfrom withgrades at Lakeland. kindergarten through developed, is in the Inner Harbor. Choice hires at-risk youth, specifically thosealso life in skills aging training foster care. and Notsense only of grade 8, Ford explains that the program does this provide them with a job, but “provides intense management Volunteers for the educational Choice Program enjoying activities with their students. services”At Lakeland, to kids Choice who struggleworkers withare responsibility and professionalism. components necessary for obtaining a issuesable to that observe affect teaching their daily styles lives. and to kidsFord how and theto otherbuild workersmeaningful at By huyen bui provide in-class academic counseling therelationships, Choice Program but they not also only try teach to Contributing Writer provide a consistent, positive force in job,that internshipmany may not or volunteerbe aware of position. is The the lives of kids who are living through The Shriver Center on campus One branch of The Shriver Center that is individualized for each student’s provides resources and works with personalcan meet gainwith in and learning. counsel There the kidsis also if students to build resumes and other Choice Program, which is a non-profit an office space where the workers challenging [email protected] organization that aims to provide Dr. MaryBaltimore Rivkin, City’s vulnerable youth Ph.D. needed. A dedicated education professor By shannon williams Staff Writer She believes that every child needs at least one adult them,"to help Rivkinhim or said. her keep alive a sense of wonder in the

UMBC is a university that focuses on and prioritizes natural world. She encourages her students to be that thepeople STEM to overlook majors, other which areas has of allowed study the the school school has to adult for young children. build its high reputation. Unfortunately, it can cause theWith Ivy, an with interest Donna in theAnderson outdoors, who Rivkin is in justcharge began of a new course at UMBC called Save UMBC Trees- Stop to offer: in particular, the education department. Dr. Mary Rivkin is a passionate education professor groundsliterate, atthe UMBC. education department sponsors the at UMBC, focusing primarily on early childhood Because all students should be environmentally education, and more specifically, learning in the outdoors.but many children nowadays aren’t outside much, so course. The main purpose is to free the UMBC campus Rivkin said, “I have always loved being outdoors, ofscience ivy, an education invasive species. textbook, which is now going into In addition, Rivkin is a co-author of a early childhood schoolsShe earned can really her helpbachelor’s give them degree access in historyto the joys from of Courtesy Dr. Mary Rivkin being outside and learning as well.” its 11th edition and has recently been translated into Chinese. She is also finishing a revised edition of a Dr. Rivkin is passionate about teaching students the wonders of the Wellesley College, and M. Ed. in elementary science book called The Great Outdoors: Providing Natural outdoors. educationfocusing on from early Western childhood Washington education, State. fromShe laterthe Places for Children to Play, which will be released in received her Ph.D. in curriculum and instruction, November. the courses and student teaching to become eligible has been involved in preventing the government from Outside of academia, Rivkin enjoys putting her Each year, approximately 100 students complete all Universityeducation andof Maryland observation College and Park. assessment in early passionturning afor nature the outdoors trail in her to goodneighborhood use. Recently, into train she Rivkin teaches two courses at UMBC: science forlack teachingof recognition, certificates. without They teachers, then gosociety on to would earn This summer, she also took action in stopping the teaching positions doing what they love. Despite a childhood.in the outdoors, therefore, taking an environmental tracks. Rivkin believes that children are naturally interested have a difficult time advancing. neighborhood civic association to help make a bee- the topics and the activities that go along with it, and Keystone XL pipeline by attending protests and "The education department at UMBC is invisible to approach to teaching is beneficial. Children will enjoy signing petitions. She also has been working with her a lot of people," Rivkin said, "the whole society needs "I try to help my students think about what is good to respect teachers more.” becomepractice, more and investedwhat being in wanting a good toteacher learn. means to protectiveone may wonder community. why the education department has [email protected] With education professors as dedicated as Rivkin,

stayed under the radar for so long at UMBC. Tuesday, Features Sept. 24, 2013 11 A college guide to Old Ellicott City Ellicott City, a short drive from campus, has small town charm with a surprisingly redeeming nightlife for UMBC students to take part in

By David poznansky at home ordering their home brewed Contributing Writer and dining specials coexist on a What to bring: Friends, ID, Phoenix is also a place where drink wallet beverages.described on There a placard are next a wide to the array bar nightly basis. Thursday nights present of options (IPAS, Bock’s, etc), each What to forget: Lab reports, oneWalking can be into fooled Phoenix by the Emporium, perceived the 25 cent wing challenge (how many The one I sampled was the Dunkle, a a bar on the edge of Old Ellicott City, can you eat?), which can be enjoyed sowell-balanced you can make beer an informedwith caramel decision. and term papers, & study guides alongside a 2 dollar Yuengling or Bud normalcynight, a long of the bar, venue. and other staples Light. Phoenix Emporium is a good Phoenix Emporium TV screens showing the game of the jumpinglively atmosphere off point where and overallyou can good fuel toffeesmall notes.town Yeah,nostalgic it’s worthwhile. feel, whilst 8049 Main St Ellicott City, MD longstanding bar, has more than meets up, kick a few back, and enjoy the Old Ellicott City will give you the 21043 are present. However, Phoenix, a A ways down the road, after about Their beer list reads like a chapter vibe. providingraucous older a fun siblings getaway. to this Fells mature, Point thebook, eye. with the alcohol by volume and the Inner Harbor are the more Ellicott Mills Brewing percentage listed next to each offering a 10 minute walk, is the Ellicott Mills Company Brewing company. On a Thursday night Dickens-reading (or audio book 8308 Main St Ellicott City, MD in trying a pumpkin beer, but you’re a thisIt barhas was a ‘friend’squieter thanbasement’ Phoenix, kind but listening) up and comer. 21043 on the page. Let’s say you’re interested comes with perks of its own. Old Ellicott City is perfect for a night on the town that definitely doesn’t non-committal beer drinker. Phoenix of feel. The only difference is that feel like it should be 15 minutes away has 12 pumpkin beers, from different your friend is a master brewer. Beer from [email protected] brands, on hand. aficionados and novices alike can feel A Visit to Ice Cream Cottage A charming, family owned ice-cream shop located only two miles from UMBC

By brittney allen and the couple finally decides on what to Staff Writer cream sundae with chocolate, vanilla and order. “Let’s just get the traditional ice Avenue in Arbutus, Maryland, across from theNestled fire station, off towards lies what the looks back to ofbe Stevensa small, strawberry flavors,” his wife says. ice“That’s cream, what and weyou always always get resort at this back place, to A white picket fence surrounds the quiet dear. We stand here for five minutes tasting quaint home. a wooden porch swing to the left of the yourand then original scoops roots,” into the the man depths replies. of the cold, building with the red front door. There is The girl behind the ice cream freezer smiles This small, hidden gem is a delightful little Brittney Allen - TRW woodenice cream stoop. shop that has opened its door to snowglass containerwhite vanilla with ice one cream single tub. banana She places and At Ice Cream Cottage, there are many varieties of flavors to choose from, at an the three large scoops into a horizontal affordable price. After paying less than four dollars for localfeaturing customers hand fordipped years. and On topsoft of serve the roof, ice drizzlestheir treat, hot the fudge elderly over couplethe top. takes their ice a sign reads “Ice Cream Cottage,” a location It is a great dessert shop for college ice cream is piled high—the flavors melting cream,students snowballs, looking to lunch stay andon acheckers. budget, and is cream sundae to a booth. Each scoop of their

intoglass a container swirl at the full bottom of freshly of thebaked bowl. chocolate withinfront door walking stands distance a girl behind of UMBC’s the counter— campus. On top of the ice cream freezer is a clear ice-creamPeering throughscooper thein one glass hand squares and ona cake the Against the wall where each booth is chiplocated cookies is a andbulletin brownies. board that displays An elderly man glances at his wife, as if to flyers and posters to support local charities cone in the other. The Ice Cream Cottage offers a variety of sayThe “Make-up glass yourcase mindof ice already. cream It’s appearsnot like and schools. we’ve never been here before.” frozen treats. For less than two dollars, expect endless.At each There table, is flavordirectly after in flavorthe center, lining is the a to get a “single” scoop, which in all actuality cold freezer. is Theremore likeare three over scoops. twenty A “double” flavors scoop and is game is located on top of the table with a onlytraditional a dollar desserts, more. such as sundaes and checker board. The red and black board started a game, and the son, still dressed in Cream Cottage is within walking distance glass liner over it. The family of four has just milkshakes, all for less than five dollars. Ice

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Goals per game average for senior forward Pete Caringi III. The senior is currently first in points per game and goals per game in the country. 5/7

By Nathan gribe lead through an aggressive Retriever at- was huge for us. It just gives us more America East statistical tack that could not break through until and more confidence. We have fighters categories UMBC volleyball Staff Writer the 79 minute when freshman Amanda out there and we were able to just keep is currently leading. The UMBC women’s soccer had to come Dailey score with an assist from class- pushing,” Head Coach Leslie Wray said. mate Meg Kowalski. Junior Jessy Brown Dailey, who recorded her first goal of Retrievers own the top from behind in the second half to defeat spot in hitting percentage, Wagner College as they recorded their would head in a free kick a few minutes her career, was very surprised when she fifth win of the season Sunday night. later to give the Retrievers a 2-1 lead saw it went in. opponent hitting The Retrievers extended their unbeaten and the go-ahead goal. Dailey’s was her “I was so confused after the score. The percentage, assists, blocks, streak to five games, with four of those first of the season, while Brown has now ref came to me putting her arms out and and kils. games being wins, and three of them in a scored in three straight games. I was not sure what she was going to do. row. They have not lost since September Senior goalkeeper Lauren Kadet re- I thought she was going to call me off- 1, and have plenty of momentum after corded three saves in her continued pur- sides, but she did not,” Dailey said. their final home game of the non-confer- suit of the all-time UMBC saves record as Brown who picked up her third goal in ence season. Wagner fell for just the sec- she is now just a handful of saves away. as many games was very excited. ond time this season, and are now 6-2-1. Before Wagner’s lone goal on Sunday, “I cannot even explain the feeling, af- Both teams had solid chances to put Kadet and the defense had not allowed ter three years here and having seen .115 up points in the scoreless first half, but a home goal since September 6 in their some of the teams we have had, to score it was not until early in the second half 2-1 win over Robert Morris University. the game winning goal and have our The Retrievers are off to their best best start, it is unreal,” Brown said. Opponent’s average hitting that the Seahawks took a 1-0 lead over percentage against the UMBC. Wagner was able to hold the start in 17 years and have the most wins The Retrievers now head on the road to this point since for their final non-conference game be- UMBC volleyball team at file photo the 2006 season. fore heading up to Orono, Maine and the Gold and Blue Players With their 5-2-2 re- Binghamton, New York to battle the Uni- Challenge, hosted by WVU. cord the Retrievers versity of Maine and Binghamton Uni- currently hold the versity, respectively, in the same week. best record of any UMBC returns home October 6 for their America East team first home conference game against the this season. University at Albany. The Retrievers are “Today was a playing well heading into their confer- great result for us. ence season and hope to continue the It took a little time success as they try and battle for a con- for us to get into the ference championship. 0.89 flow of the game, but coming back from down a goal [email protected] Goals allowed per game for women’s soccer. UMBC is tied for the third lowest This Week In Sports Score board percentage in the America East conference with Wednesday 9/25 Saturday 9/28 Binghamton University. M. Soccer v. George Mason M. Tennis v. M. Soccer v. Volleyball v. 7 p.m. All American Championships Navy Liberty 3-1 TBA 3-2 W. Soccer @ Lafayette W. Tennis @ 7 p.m. Virginia Tech Invitational Volleyball @ American M. Soccer v. GW M. Soccer @ Volleyball v. 5 7 p.m. 7 p.m. Loyola 3-1 Georgetown 3-2 Friday 9/27 Sunday 9/29 Current unbeaten streak for M. Tennis v. the women’s soccer team. Volleyball v. Stony Brook All American Championships The women hold the longest 7 p.m. TBA W. Soccer v. Volleyball v. unbeaten streak in the W. Tennis @ W. Tennis @ Wagner 2-1 West Virginia 1-3 America East. UMBC is 4-0-1 Virginia Tech Invitational Virginia Tech Invitational in thier past five games. Tuesday, 14 Sept. 24, 2012 SPORTS Mens soccer still rolling Gritty volleyball By Ryan Harrison Sports Editor goes 2-1 at WVU team over the three games, By dan levin The UMBC men’s soccer team remained perfect Senior Staff Writer they left Morgantown still feel- over the weekend by defeating Loyola University ing that they let one slip away Sarah miller-TRW against the Mountaineers. Goc 3-1 on Saturday. The Retrievers scored three goals The Retrievers took their six in the second half and senior forward Pete Carin- - match winning streak into the ble-double and earned All-Tour- gi III ended his two game scoring drought in UM- Gold and Blue Players Challenge BC’s seventh victory this season. The Greyhounds finishednament team with honors another but douthe last weekend, taking place at Retrievers felt they should have suffered their first lost of the season and drop to West Virginia University in Mor- 5-1-1. come away with more. “By every measure it was a The Retrievers downed the Greyhounds for the 2-1 over the three games, de- second consecutive season. UMBC is now 3-2 in successful weekend,” Blanchard gantown,feating Liberty WV. and UMBC Georgetown finished their last five meetings with Loyola. Interesting- said. “[But] there wasn’t this before falling to the host Moun- feeling of we went 2-1, hey that’s ly, two meetings between the Retrievers and the taineers. Greyhounds have been cancelled in the past seven pretty good. There’s not this sense of contentment, it wasn’t years. Coach Ian Blanchard said. In the polls this week, the Retrievers remained good enough to go 2-1. These “When“We sawyou look some at fight,”our team Head at girls believe in themselves and at number 21 in the NSCAA Coaches Poll, but times there’s a tendency to kind moved up to the number eight spot in Top Drawer Soccer’s college soccer national rankings. Sarah miller-TRW The Retrievers are one of just two truly un- 13 points in seven games. Junior midfielder Geaton Caltabiano has amassed defeated teams remaining in the country. The Caltabiano’s first season playing with UMBC, the University of Dayton Flyers are also undefeated junior has had no trouble fitting into Coach Car- through their first seven games. ingi’s system. Against the Greyhounds on Saturday, the “He’s played with a lot of these guys in club.” Retrievers held their opponents to ten shots and Caringi said. “You could see it last year when he senior goalkeeper Phil Saunders was not tested was here, that Geaton was going to be a really through the entire 90 minutes. good player, a special player really.” “I think there’s still room for improvement [on Caltabiano is one of two transfer standouts mak- defense]. Last week we emphasized a lot of de- ing a mark on the Retriever’s roster. Junior back fending in practice. I thought that showed in the Marquez Fernandez is also in his first season with game against Loyola, but we’re nowhere near UMBC after spending his first two collegiate sea- where we need to be, and I think we’ll continue to sons with local rival the University of Maryland get better,” Head Coach Pete Caringi Jr. said. College Park. Both teams were scoreless through the first “Marquez is playing as well as anybody,” Carin- half, thanks in large part to Loyola senior goal- gi said. “Normally when you get a transfer there’s keeper Zack Kane’s three saves. The Greyhounds a big adjustment period because, just socially, took six shots and six corner kicks in the first half, you’re just trying to fit in. [Caltabiano and Fernan- file photo dez] came in and played with their friends, they’re used to playing with one another. They’re com- Sophomore Sherelle Walker lead the Retrievers with 14 kills against West Virginia fortable with us.” University. UMBC fell to the Mountaineers in four sets, but left Morgantown, West UMBC took the lead in the 55 minute when ju- Virginia with a 2-1 record, with victories over Liberty Univeristy and Georgetown nior back Spencer Williams sent a cross over to University. Caringi III, who headed in the pass for his ninth goal this year. The Greyhounds then struck back they realize now they should be on a penalty kick opportunity after the Retrievers of overlook how much value winning these games.” were called for a handball in the box. you can place on toughness and Now UMBC will face a road Senior midfielder Kareem Dacres scored the grit. I think Ali Goc more-so than contest against American Uni- insurance goal for the Retrievers by heading in a anybody on our team personi- versity Wednesday night to cross from Caltabiano. It was Dacres’s third goal close non-conference play be- this season. fore they host America East ri- The Retrievers offense has been firing on all fiesteam that high for 43 us.” kills on the week- val Stony Brook on Friday night cylinders so far this season, and are currently the endGoc, after a senior,being namedfinished America with a at the RAC. second highest scoring offense in the NCAA. East Player of the Week for the “Our schedule had had its “I think they’re producing at a great level,” Car- previous week. She had a dou- share of tough games and it’s goal, before scoring his own goal late in the second. ingi said. “But I think when you get into late Oc- ble-double in the two victories share of not so tough games but I Senior midfielder Kareem Dacres assisted on Caltabiano’s tober conference games, you expect tighter, more as she continues to be a leader but the Retriever defense did not allow the hosts think overall we’re just trying to defensive games. So, there is room for improve- both on and off the court for to convert. get better everyday,” Blanchard ment in that they haven’t hit their ceiling yet. But, UMBC. “That’s a group that I think can get a lot better,” said. “There’s a lot of parity [in realistically, to average three goals a game is really Coach Blanchard isn’t the only Caringi said. “I think we really emphasize team the AEC] top to bottom. There’s difficult.” one taking notice. defending because I think with getting caught up The Retrievers will have to keep up their offen- “I was talking to one of the in all the attack, attack, attack; it’s the other side damage.” sive production and their stifling defense head- Georgetown assistants after of the game.” fiveThe teams Retrievers that could will easilywelcome do ing into a competitive America East conference the match and said, ‘Man your Two and a half minutes into the second, junior a new addition to their locker season. UMBC kicks off conference play October 5’8”outside hitter just beat us in midfielder Geaton Caltabiano netted his third goal room this week in the form of 5 against the University of Hartford in West Hart- a lot of different ways. She pass- of the year to give the Retrievers a 1-0 lead. Calta- a sign that reads “It’s not the ford, Connecticut. The Hawks are also undefeat- es great, she defended great and biano has emerged as a big offensive threat in his ed currently, but have the small blemish of a tie she hit great’,” Blanchard said. first season with the Retrievers, and has 13 points against Villanova University. Also impressive over the on three goals and seven assists so far. sizein the of dog.” the dog in the fight that This week, the Retrievers face George Mason weekend was UMBC’s fresh- “[Caltabiano] was a really good player coming counts,That dogbut thebegins size itsof huntthe fight for University on Wednesday, and George Washington out of high school,” Caringi said. “His high school an America East Championship University on Saturday. Both games will be held at earned America East Rookie of team, Mt. St. Joseph’s, won the championship. He’s Friday night at the RAC against Retriever Soccer Park. manthe Week libero honors. Casey Griffith,She picked who the Seawolves. another one of those kids, a local kid, who’s used up 25 digs against Georgetown, to winning.” - The junior spent last season on the sideline ished with 53 digs on the week- due to the NCAA’s transfer policies after coming tyingend. her season high, and fin to UMBC from Loyola. Despite the fact that this is [email protected] Despite the success of the [email protected] Tuesday, 15 SPORTS Sept. 24, 2012 Chattin’ With... TRW: How is the feel- The Retriever ing different for a Jordan Becker win when you score Men’s Soccer the game winning Interview conducted by Nathan Grube wants you! goal?

Since it was in overtime and TRW: Are there any pro- The Retriever Weekly is we were not playing our best fessional soccer players game it was very important that you follow to help looking for writers for for us going forward, and improve your game? everything from Opinions when you play a team like Navy they are a hard working : I have only been a left back to Sports! team. It was very exciting and for a couple years now but I was glad to be a part of it. since then I usually look at Get valuable work Leighton Baines for every- thing. Baines is a left footer experience TRW: Is there anything like me and he whips the ball (and get paid for it too!) special you like to do in the box just like me. before a game? Courtesy Athletic Communications TRW: Is there a reason We just sit around the lock- you switched positions? TRW: Do you think Send your aplication to: er room juggling the ball that UMBC provides a [email protected] around, listening to music : It was a team need, I had good food catalog for and waiting to be taped, been a forward all my life athletes? nothing unusual. and then freshman year I played midfield. It helps since There is a decent variety, the I am a left footer and I am D-Hall provides things like pretty good at setting people grilled chicken before the up, it has worked out. games. During the week UMBC provides good choices. YIOCUFA RNAKCCT SHCPIIH BEEOFRR TRW: What do you do EEVSIWI OTUCRYA UMSN,PS AAYAHMV personally that helps Take a CRACK at IT HEEEPTR CFTACER REFROEY .OVSIUI you prepare for a TRW: How do you STWTIUH UYROSOL IUO.NTX game? coaches help you eat The coaches do a good job right on campus? before the game stretching us. Being around the guys Every year we get a and not being too tense nutrition packet that tells before the game takes some us what is good to eat Visit NSA on campus of the pressure off, once Employer In Residence | Oct. 3 and we abide by that. Fall Career Fair | Oct. 9 WHERE INTELLIGENCE GOES TO WORK® you get on the field it is all Sometimes it is tough to business, that is what’s been get the right foods we

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Athlete of the Week: Courtesy Athletic Communications TRW: What is your favorite part of the Geaton Caltabiano season? an assist from senior Kadeem By dan Levin assist in the game. After the Dacres. Geaton later returned Senior Staff Writer Mids opened the game with the favor, assisting on a We love to play in big a goal, Caltabiano answered Dacres goal that put UMBC for UMBC off an assist from up 3-1. matches and I love our UMBC men’s soccer remains senior Pete Caringi III. For his efforts Caltabiano fans, we usually get 1000 one of two undefeated and Caltabiano then assisted on earned America East Player plus at each game. Last untied teams in the country the Retrievers second goal of the Week. His six assists after going 2-0 this past as Oumar Ballo played the lead the country as does his season in the tournament week with victories over the ball off the crossbar before one assist per game ratio. The we played against North Naval Academy and Loyola Marquez Fernandez scored Retrievers have two home (MD). Junior midfielder his first Retriever goal. games this week with George Carolina and three bus- Geaton Caltabiano led the Following the win over Navy, Mason University and George es full of our fans took way for the Retrievers in UMBC headed downtown to Washington University. over that stadium, it was an overtime victory against face Loyola University, and named the America East Player of the amazing. the Midshipmen of Navy, won 3-1. Caltabiano scored Junior midfielder Geaton Caltabiano was finishing with a goal and an the first goal in the game off [email protected] Week, and leads the country in assists. Sarah miller-TRW Flying into fall

With less than two weeks remaing in the non-conference season the men’s soccer team is poised to be the top dog in the America East