Volume 47, Issue 21 - The Retriever

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SGA initiative to
focus on the RAC
SGA Senator Ayshah Mahmud will attempt to improve
equipment conditions in the RAC
Ayshah Mahmud, SGA Senator, poses next to one of the broken treadmills on the first floor of the RAC. Her 2013 SGA
initiative is directed towards improving equipment and overall conditions.
By Lauren O’connell
Contributing Writer
For her 2013 SGA initiative project, Ayshah
Mahmud, sophomore biology major, will
focus on something many UMBC students
have expressed interest in: improvements
to the Retriever Activity Center and its
equipment.
“The RAC is important to students, because
exercise isn’t just good for you physically, it
also makes you happier,” Mahmud said. She
also believes that if the facility were to be
fixed up, more students might decide to stay
on campus for the weekend since it would
give them something to do.
Mahmud said she first realized that
something needed to be done last year. She
had been active in sports in high school and
wanted to stay in shape in college. However,
she said that she always found the basketball
courts full, the weight room crowded and
much of the equipment broken. Many of her
friends shared her concerns.
According to Mahmud, the best way she can
make a difference in the RAC is to focus on
small changes. One of her first actions will be
developing an online schedule to tell when
courts are being used by teams and classes.
Even a small initiative like this would
be helpful, since the unavailability of RAC
features is something that some UMBC
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The SGA
Finance Board
How it operates, and how the
processes could improve
By Ben Garmoe
Senior Staff Writer
On a Tuesday evening around 10 p.m., most college students
probably won’t be found huddled in a meeting on the third floor
of The Commons debating the merits of a possible campus event.
Most students, however, are not part of the Student Government
Association Finance Board. Every Tuesday, the Finance Board
meets at 5:30 p.m. to consider requests for the $200,000 in
money they are given to allocate. These funds come from the
Student Activity Fee paid by every undergraduate student each
academic semester.
The Board consists of seven voting members: five elected
representatives, the SGA Treasurer and the Vice President of
Student Organizations (VPSO). These members allocate the pot
of money to student organizations on campus that request funds
for a variety of activities and events.
The job is not for the faint of heart. Meetings run for several
hours, and Board members do significant prep work before
arriving. As SGA Treasurer and current board member Chisom
Ebinama, senior political science and economics majors,
describes it, not all organizations that are declined receive the
news well, and “denying organizations is one of the toughest
things we have to do.”
The Board is guided by specific documents adopted by the
SGA, including the SGA Constitution, Bylaws and Finance Board
Procedural Rules. The board is tasked with applying these rules
consistently while seeking to be “deliberative and principled in
its review of allocation requests.”
UMBC students certainly have a vested interest in the Board’s
actions, as the group distributes money from student fees and is
responsible for funding event requests. These requests only come
from recognized student organizations on campus; organizations
such as (seb), SGA and The Retriever Weekly are separately
funded. That being the case, The Retriever Weekly decided to
look into how the board operates, what they do well and what
they can possibly improve upon.
> see FINANCE BOARD [4]
> see STUDENT LEADERSHIP [3]
RAC weight room to undergo possible renovations
By Michael Lofthus
Assistant News Editor
‘Out of order’ signs and nearly
15-year-old machinery could be
vacating the Retriever Activities
Center as early as this summer. The
Department of Athletics, Recreation
and Physical Education has officially
budgeted for a comprehensive
weight room renovation, pending
an increase in the student athletic
fee for next year, that will include a
flooring upgrade and all-new exercise
equipment.
“We’ll be bidding out...a complete
renovation of both floor and
equipment for purchase in fiscal
year 2014,” said Mike D’Archangelo,
Assistant Athletic Director of
Physical Education and Recreational
Programs. “Currently we have
narrowed down the search to three
local fitness equipment companies.”
The project will take between ten
days and two weeks to complete at an
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estimated cost of $75,000 to $85,000.
Originally budgeted for this fiscal
year, funding was instead diverted to
renovate the tennis courts and indoor
aquatic center.
“Our two big priorities right now
are the weight room and the divider
curtains in the multipurpose gym,”
said Dr. Charles Brown, Associate Vice
President and Director of Athletics,
Physical Education and Recreation.
“There is a long laundry list of things
that we need to have [fixed] but we
have limited resources, so we try to
do one or two [projects] a year.”
Brown also said that “we have a
lot of solutions here” to counter the
campus’ wear and tear. New treadmills
were purchased a year and a half ago,
while older elliptical machines are
being replaced as money becomes
available. Other potential projects
include additional tennis courts, an
artificial outdoor field, a renovation
> see WEIGHT ROOM [3]
Men’s Basketball
Men’s basketball falls in
the AEC conference semifinals
to the Vermont
Catamounts.
Health on Campus
Check out this issue for
tips on keeping yourself
healthy on and off
campus.

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TIMELINE
The Week
in Review
03.03.13 - 03.09.13
mar. 3 -
A preliminary
S t a t e
Department
analysis of
the Keystone
XL pipeline
suggests that its construction would
have a minimal impact on climate
change and U.S. oil consumption
habits.
mar. 4 -
Doctors officially announce the case of
an infant cured of HIV two years after
being injected with medication shortly
after birth. While the child is not
guaranteed
to remain
healthy, the
results mark
a turning
point in HIV
and AIDS
research.
mar. 5 -
The Dow Jones industrial average
closes at a record high to end the
day. The increase comes after
Chinese leaders announce their goal
to continue meeting specific growth
margins for their country.
mar. 6 -
New figures reveal that diabetes is
spreading at about 8% per year,
rendering it the fastest growing
disease in the country. This has
equated to a 41% increase in related
health care spending between 2007
and 2012.
mar. 7 -
Nine out of 10 Americans believe they
are in at least “somewhat good” health
according to a national poll created
by The Atlantic. This is contradictory
to public research, which suggests
discrepancies between how healthy we
are versus how our actual conditions.
mar. 8 -
Osama Bin Laden’s son-in-law
Sulaiman Abu Ghaith, also a former
speaker for Al Qaeda, is charged
in Federal Court in Manhattan for
conspiring to kill Americans. He was
taken into U.S. custody after being
captured in Turkey last month.
mar. 9 -
Kenya declares Uhuru Kenyatta, son of
its first president, as the winner of its
presidential race amid allegations of
voter fraud and possible human rights
violations.
His opponent
will not admit
defeat after
losing by a
very narrow
margin.
Between February 17 and February 22,
four of the six dorm communities recorded
marijuana possession and controlled
substance distribution charges on the
UMBC police log. Three individuals were
charged with possession, while one was
charged with possession and distribution.
All four were arrested.
Although these possessions of a
controlled dangerous substance (CDS) were
consequential, they were not connected.
However, in the past month, arrest
procedures for marijuana charges have
changed. Students charged with possession
are issued citations instead of arrests –
Situated between Susquehanna and
Chesapeake Halls is a small yellow trailer that
is home to University Counseling Services.
The white letters on the door of the office
hardly register with the students walking
by every day. But surprisingly, once inside,
this seemingly small trailer houses several
offices, a group therapy room and even a
conference room.
UCS offers one-on-one counseling, group
counseling and even relationship counseling
to all students free of charge. UCS offers the
services of well-trained counselors and a
psychiatrist.
“The purpose of UCS is to protect students’
health and safety and offer a place of support
to maximize student success,” said Bruce
Herman, Director of University Counseling
Services.
UCS offers counseling by appointment.
similar to an alcohol citation. They are still
placed under custody and are handcuffed.
“The new law, in effect, enables officers
to go through the process quicker,” said
Deputy Chief of Police Paul Dillon. “It keeps
officers on the road where they’re needed.”
Dillon also mentioned the unique
atmosphere of a college police department.
“We’re not only in the law enforcement
business – we’re in the education business
as well,” he said. “Our goal is to educate
students about their choices, which
hopefully encourages them not to, for
instance, smoke marijuana.”
Christina Alch, the Community Director
of Potomac Hall, agrees with Dillon. “We
feel as if residents are not as knowledgeable
about what happens next in drug cases,”
Students are encouraged to call or visit UCS
to make appointments with counselors. It is
also comforting to know that a student can
meet with the same counselor for all of their
visits. In case of an emergency, students can
also request an immediate appointment.
A large part of the student population is
unaware of the services provided. “We have a
counseling service on campus Where is it”
asked In Baek, a freshman computer science
major. Meanwhile, other students have
received crucial help.
“I am pretty familiar with the services
offered at UCS, although I can see why other
people are unfamiliar with UCS, because it
isn’t in the center of campus or as advertised
as other services,” said Jacob Miller, senior
American studies major.
Recent events such as the school shootings
in Connecticut and Colorado and the growing
number of college suicides are a clear
reminder of the importance of counseling
services on college campuses.
Tuesday,
Mar. 12, 2013
NEWS
How a drug bust turns into a
learning experience
A string of residential drug possessions calls attention to new police procedures
By Sayre Posey
Senior Staff Writer
By Ruth Blusiewicz
Health Columnist
FILE PHOTO
A string of on-campus arrests in four residential communities called attention to a new UMBC policy
regarding drug-related incidents. New offenders are issued citations similar to alcohol citations.
she said. “Once responsibility is assigned,
often this means immediate termination of
their housing license.”
Both Residential Life and the Police
Department are discussing programming
efforts for future educational events. In
the fall semester, Potomac Hall hosted a
community program to raise awareness of
the consequences of drug use. The program
included a conversation about safe and
healthy alternatives.
At the end of March, Residential Life is
planning another program called Pizza with
the Police to foster positive relationships
with the campus officers.
“To make it a safer place to ask questions,
we will have a bowl set up so that students
can drop in their questions anonymously,”
said Alch. “We feel as if this program will
give students the necessary information to
put more thought into the choices they are
making.”
Educational motives are present in
student judiciaries as well. “When a student
is found responsible, we add a condition
onto the Residential Life sanction,” said
Kyle Wood, a freshman political science
major who sits on the Peer Review Council.
“Conditions are used for the student to
learn from committing the offense. Some
include requiring a student to make a
bulletin board for other students to see or
simply writing a reflection.”
Though the Peer Review Council focuses
on minor Residential Life violations instead
of drug use, Wood said that the educational
connection with the police department is
the same.
“The key to PRC is for the student to learn
from the experience,” he said.
sayre1@umbc.edu
University Counseling Services
advocates mental health awareness
UCS faces lack of visibility among UMBC students
For many college students, there is stigma
attached to the help UCS offers. Many students
feel that by reaching out for counseling, it will
be perceived that there is a problem with the
student instead of that the student is seeking
help to overcome a normal issue in their life.
UCS has sought to change this stigma
attached to counseling by increasing their
involvement on campus and encouraging
staff and student input as to how best to
address the issues facing college students.
Dr. Herman also pointed out two solutions
for the lack of visibility of UCS on campus.
“To begin with, students do not need a
problem to benefit from our services,” said
Dr. Herman, “and students should be aware
that a large portion of the population suffer
from mental health problems.”
Overcoming these barriers is a main
priority not only of UCS, but also of UMBC in
promoting mental health and awareness.
ruthb2@umbc.edu

NEWS
Tuesday,
Mar. 12, 2013
Athletic directors
prioritize renovations
and upgrades
COURTESY THOMAS ROGERS
Aging weight room equipment may be replaced pending student fee increases.
> from WEIGHT ROOM [1]
of the indoor track and a UMBC
Events Center.
“This project is only in the
concept stage at this point,” said
Joe Rexing, university architect
and Director for Planning and
Construction Services, of the
Center. “Although the exact
program of the facilities within
and the intended users for
these facilities has not yet been
fully vetted, it is likely that if
such a Center were developed it
would include weight training
facilities.”
As with the Performing Arts
and Humanities Building, the
Events Center is proposed as
part of the 2009-2019 UMBC
Facilities Master Plan as a
student life project. In addition
to having room for up to 8,000
attendees for student events,
it could provide alternatives
to the often-crowded weight
room in the RAC if and when it
is constructed.
m72@umbc.edu
Student leadership
addresses concerns
with the RAC
> from STUDENT LEADERSHIP [1]
students are frustrated
with. “I’m tired of the sports
teams always taking up the
RAC,” says Kashyap Patel, a
freshman computer science
major.
Mahmud said that the most
frustrating part of her initiative
has been determining where
to start. “Deciding what
needs to be fixed isn’t as easy
as it looks,” she said. “Some
things that look like small
repairs are actually a lot more
complicated and expensive
than they look.”
Most UMBC students agree
that it’s time for improvements
at the RAC. “It’s hard to find
any downsides to replacing
broken equipment in the RAC.
It gets used everyday, and it
keeps students healthy,” says
freshman economics major
Kasper Nilsson. Brendan
Kopsidas, a freshman
biochemistry major agrees.
“Spending UMBC tuition on
RAC equipment is a good
thing, because it enables us to
maintain a healthy lifestyle.”
Not all students share this
enthusiasm. “I never use the
RAC,” says sophomore visual
arts major Domenica Mejia.
“I want my tuition to go
towards something I think is
important, like the academic
buildings that I use everyday.”
Senior physics major Omar
Tamimi thinks that it’s good
UMBC realizes the RAC needs
to be updated, but that it
should come with conditions.
“The sports teams use it much
more than most students, so
I think that they should be
contributing a larger part of
the money,” he says.
Mahmud and the other SGA
members working with her
on the initiative will hold an
information session on March
27 to try to dispel some of
these qualms. Meanwhile, she
hopes to get some of these
projects underway soon.
laocon1@umbc.edu
UMBC SGA Health & Wellness
Hosts Forum on Campus
Nation
and
World
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By dianna brittian
Staff Writer
United States
A two-year-old becomes
the second person in
the world to be cured of
HIV. Doctors say that a
rigorous and immediate
treatment may be
fundamental to fighting
the deadly disease.
United
Kingdom
Student leaders and representatives from health-related services and
organizations speak at on-campus forum.
By Ifemayowa aworanti
Contributing Writer
On February 27, SGA Health &
Wellness (H&W) held a forum
called DinDinBlahBlah on the
state of overall health on the
UMBC campus. The purpose of
this event was to bring multiple
student organizations on campus
together to develop a unified
on-campus initiative towards
improving UMBC’s mental and
physical health.
At this event, Dr. Bruce Herman,
PhD, Director of University
Counseling Service, spoke about
IFEMAYOWA AWORANTI - TRW
the greatest mental health risks
students face, especially at UMBC,
such as stress, loneliness and
depression. Dr. Herman heads
a suicide prevention group that
meets once a month to discuss
the risks of suicide on campus
and what steps could be taken to
lower that risk.
The student organizations
represented at the event include
Global Medical Brigades, Peer
Health Educators, SGA Senate
and the Golden Key International
Honor Society. Craig Berger,
Coordinator of Student Life for
Campus and Civic Engagement,
was also in attendance.
These student representatives
discussed matters such as what
they believed to be the greatest
mental health problems on
campus and the greatest barriers
in talking about them.
Students noted that some of the
obstacles in discussing mental
health and seeking mental help
include lack of knowledge about
where the University Counseling
services is located and the
stigmas associated with mental
health problems.
University Counseling Services
is located between Chesapeake
and Susquehanna Halls and is
open Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.
to 5 p.m. Their phone number is
410-455-2472.
SGA H&W also discussed
several of their other programs
and initiatives at the event. They
represent the student body in
multiple capacities as a voice
for student wellbeing, and as a
result, have worked on a Dining
Committee, the Success Program
and Dr. Herman’s suicide
prevention group.
The Dining Committee is an
opportunity for students to meet
with the heads of UMBC’s Dining
services to provide feedback and
insights on important dining
issues such as food quality,
customer service, healthy eating
options, menus and more.
There, SGA H&W members
and students from other
organizations offer ways to
improve the dining services.
They have successfully pushed
for, among other things, fruits
as part of meal deals in The
Commons, better labeling of
prices in Outtakes, compostable
cups in The Commons, more
vegetarian/vegan days in True
Grit’s and better customer
service.
The Success Program is UMBC’s
pilot program which provides
mentally and physically disabled
students the opportunity to
receive a college education. It is
the first of its kind in Maryland.
SGA H&W members have
contributed to this program by
volunteering and creating lesson
plans for the Success students.
SGA H&W is the UMBC
student body voice for all things
pertaining to the health and
wellbeing of students on campus.
They hold biweekly meetings on
Thursdays from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
in the SGA Office. Their next
meeting will be on Thursday,
March 28.
ifemayo1@umbc.edu
New British studies
show that eating
processed meats is
more likely to lead to
cardiovascular diseases.
Extensive studies showed
that the high levels of fat
and salt make processed
meat more harmful than
red meat.
Chile
Chile is making
midday napping
popular amongst
the bustle of a busy
financial district.
New studies show
the benefits of
midday napping to
lead to higher levels
of productivity in
the workplace.
For the full stories, visit our
website at:
www.retrieverweekly.com
britti1@umbc.edu

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A review of the SGA Finance Board
> from FINANCE BOARD [1]
Funding trends
The Board is given their funds for
allocation at the beginning of the fiscal
year, which occurs near the start of
Fall semester. These funds, which can
fluctuate in total amount from year to
year, are allocated on what Finance
Board Chair Sam Spehr, junior biology
major, called “an inherently first-come,
first-serve basis.” Because of this, the
Board begins to run out of funds around
the beginning of March, as they have this
year.
Board members and SGA leaders are
quick to point out that this is how things
are supposed to work, as it is their job to
allocate all funds at their disposal. As of
their last meeting on March 5, 2013, the
Board was working with approximately
$20,000 remaining.
That $20,000 is broken down as $7,500
from their original budget and $12,500
in “rollback,” money that orgs were
allocated but did not spend.
Even with the rollback funds, SGA
leaders agree that the Board is nearing
the end of the budget for this academic
year. None expressed any concern with
this timeline when interviewed.
However, Ebinama did feel this was
a concern while running for his current
position during SGA elections in April of
2012; he told The Retriever Weekly last
year that, “just because you have the
budget doesn’t mean you need to spend
it all.”
Spehr expressed a similar sentiment
in her interview before elections last
year, stating, “[the finance board] ran
into problems [last year] and I want to
make sure we don’t run into those same
problems.”
Ebinama added, “it’s the same people
who run the deficit, still in the same seat;
[we] need an outsider who can come in
and change the game and the system.”
The system has not changed. The
board is running low on funds this year
at nearly the same point as last year.
When asked recently about the Board’s
practices as they near the end of their
funding, Ebinama described their job as
to “make the budget stretch as much as
possible before [the board] runs out.”
Before elections last year, he framed
things differently. Ebinama said then, “in
the middle of the semester, that we can
have the finance team run out of budget
… in terms of prioritizing, budgeting, they
failed, that’s mismanagement.”
The SGA has not maintained this same
model for all aspects of student funds.
While the T-Shirt Fund has a first-come,
first served model, the funds allocated to
this pot are evenly distributed between
the Fall and Spring semesters. The Fund
switched this year to operate on a persemester
basis to help ensure funds did
not run out too early in the academic year.
End-of-year difficulties
With funds set to run out before the end
of the academic year, the board can be
faced with difficult decisions. In a recent
meeting, a discussion occurred because
the board had implied to organizations
with tabled requests that their events
would be funded, pending the adoption
of suggested changes.
Ebinama called this a “communication
issue” and expressed that the Board
should not imply that events would be
funded when they are tabled.
During an exchange with Finance
Board Vice Chair Mani Gupta, senior
information systems major, Ebinama
said, “when you imply to a student org
that you’re going to fund your event, give
them a number to work with, and then
come back and tell them [no], I don’t
think I want to be a part of a Board that
does that.”
The Board has three designations for
a request: approved, denied, and tabled.
Nothing in their guiding documents
suggests these designations can or
should overlap, and yet some orgs did
receive an implied promise of funding
before actually being approved.
This appeared to strain the Board’s
ability to consider a request from the
Visual Arts Council of Majors. Multiple
Board members expressed a desire to
fund the VISCOM request, but ultimately
had to, in their words, “face reality” of the
promises they had made to other orgs in
the face of dwindling funds.
At time of print, the Board had not
come to a decision on VISCOM’s request;
it was tabled twice, pending negotiations
with the organization on the possibility
of partially funding the event.
Whether this is an example of one
organization getting unfairly treated due
to preventable circumstances is certainly
a matter for debate.
Transparency
As a Board comprised of students
that allocates money collected from
students, all actions of the board are
matters of public record. Except in rare
circumstances, students have the right to
attend meetings and see how the Finance
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Board operates. Student organizations
are also entitled to review minutes to
help prepare their allocation requests
properly.
Additionally, the Board is specifically
required to maintain a record of
their actions. The SGA Finance Board
Procedural Rules require that “minutes
shall be recorded at each Finance Board
meeting by the Secretary (or, in the
Secretary’s absence, by a designee of the
Chair).”
As detailed by The Retriever Weekly
Editor-in-Chief Chris McKinney on
January 28, 2013, the Board did not
release minutes for seven meetings in
Fall 2012 until January 8, 2013. Minutes
for the two meetings in December 2012
were posted in February after the Board
approved them. One of those documents
contains only the record of votes and has
no information about rationale behind
the board’s decisions.
Vice President of Student Organizations
Michelle Kuah, senior dance and
psychology majors, said, “while minutes
play into transparency, transparency is
something the board really values.” Chair
Spehr did acknowledge that minutes are
important to “help organizations if they
are unsure about certain aspects” of the
Board and their reasoning.
One aspect in which this year’s Board
has improved transparency is the act of
posting minutes online. Kuah, as former
Chair, confirmed that minutes were not
posted online last academic year once
approved.
In order to view minutes in previous
years, organization leaders would have to
navigate SGA bureaucracy. In this regard,
Chair Spehr has taken a significant step
forward in transparency.
Musical Theatre Club
Persian Student
Association
African Student Association
Arab Student Union
Tuesday,
Mar. 12, 2013
NEWS
SGA President Kaylesh Ramu, senior
political science major, when asked
about issues with these minutes said that
posting a public record of meetings was
“completely important.” Ramu added
that she and Executive Vice President
Kian Larijani had addressed the issue
with the appropriate people.
That being said, Ebinama
acknowledged the Board can “find a
way to make the minutes consistent.”
For example, at the most recent Board
meeting on March 5, 2013, the Board’s
Secretary was not present, and a board
member was asked to take minutes as
the meeting began.
Given that the Board’s actions are
public record, a higher standard for
transparency from its members could be
a reasonable expectation. Even if it may
not be frequently accessed, the Board
is required to consistently maintain an
accessible record of their actions. The
Board, however, was slow to respond to
multiple requests from The Retriever
Weekly for public information.
Communication
VPSO Kuah spoke during an interview
about her role in communicating with
organizations, including corresponding
by email, meeting face to face with
org leaders, and helping them become
familiar with “similar requests and
general trends” within the Board.
Treasurer Ebinama also identified the
Financial Support Team as a function
of outreach to organizations, and Chair
Spehr mentioned many of the same
initiatives as VSPO Kuah – appointments,
emails and contact with organizations –
as her primary tools for communication.
When organizations are answering
questions during a Finance Board
meeting, responses often follow a
familiar template – organizations use
social media and campus resources to
Amounts allocated to student organizations
over FY 2013. Graph includes all
major allocations to organizations. All
other allocations have been averaged
(Not including those which have
recieved no funding).
Bethel Campus
Fellowship
Black Student Union
Fillipino American
Student Association
Gospel Choir
Society of Automotive
Engineers
Hispanic Lation
Student Union
Average for all other
Organizations

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Tuesday,
Mar. 12, 2013
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promote student awareness of their
actions.
The Board, however, does not typically
utilize some of these same resources.
They maintain no presence on Facebook
and do not have their own dedicated
Twitter page, and their myUMBC group
boasts 12 followers. Meetings are not
live streamed, nor are audio recordings
maintained.
Board members are quick to identify
other methods of communicating with
student organizations, including direct
contact and emails to the StudentOrgs
Dec.
Nov.
Oct.
Sept.
listproc. Treasurer Ebinama and Chair
Spehr both mention these emails as
methods of ensuring organizations are
informed as to the board’s activities.
A search of emails sent to the
StudentOrgs listproc for this academic
year from August 2012 to March 2013
turns up five emails sent from Ebinama
specifically related to the Finance Board,
with three being updates about how
much money the board has left. Two
were sent within the last month.
Several Board leaders also mentioned
the fact that the UMBC SGA Twitter (@
UMBCSGA) live-tweets Finance Board
meetings to help the UMBC community
follow along. This is a valuable asset for
students to stay updated with what the
Board is doing.
However, an individual from the SGA
Communications Department, which
handles the live-tweeting of meetings,
is not always present. Recent meetings
on February 26 and March 5 were not
live-tweeted. Additionally, this account,
which is directly affiliated with and run
by the SGA, did not begin reporting on
meetings until November 13, which
was the board’s tenth meeting of this
academic year.
It is hard to know for sure exactly how
much contact occurs between individual
board members and student org leaders,
but several board leaders attest to the
board’s improvement in this area over the
last several months. VPSO Kuah described
the board’s efforts to “communicate
through the student org listproc” to make
sure students know what the Finance
Board is doing, while Treasurer Ebinama
expressed that the board is “striving very
hard” to be transparent and open.
Process
One requirement of Board members
is set forth in their Budgetary Statutes,
which state that the environment
at meetings should be “respectful,
welcoming and inclusive.” Members
should also seek to “minimize formality of
the process … [as] an excess of formality
is likely to … confuse guests.”
When a request is brought before the
Board, the organization is first allowed
to speak and explain their request. From
there, the Chair moves the Board into
a period of questions where members
elicit from the organization any other
information they deem relevant.
From there, however, the Board moves
into a period known as “discussion,”
where they discuss how they feel about
the event. At this point, members from
the presenting organization are not
permitted to speak, but must listen to the
Monthly breakdown
of fund allocations
for Fall FY 2013.
September - $20,091.61
October - $48,789.19
November - $24,147.35
December - $14,648.27
Amount Allocated: $74,950.62
Starting Amount: $200,000.00
Amount Left: $125,049.38
Board discuss their event.
The Board sometimes moves between
discussion and questions multiple
times, however, and organization
representatives are allowed to speak at
certain points but not others. Chair Spehr
acknowledges that several organizations
seemed confused and occasionally
frustrated by this process at the beginning
of the academic year.
In response to this, Spehr and her
fellow members made an effort to more
clearly communicate to presenting
organizations how the Board’s procedure
works. Even so, to call the process
minimal in formality may not be accurate.
The Retriever Weekly Editor-in-Chief
McKinney covered the Board extensively
in spring of 2012. He acknowledged that
it took several meetings before he was
able to follow along during the meetings
adequately.
Additionally, meetings can stretch to
upwards of five hours. Representatives
are expected to remain consistent in
their votes and alert in demeanor during
discussion for all requests. Chair Spehr
acknowledged that energy does go down
as meetings go later into the evening, but
felt that representatives remain “engaged
in what’s happening.”
When attending meetings, The
Retriever Weekly staff witnessed most
Board members remaining attentive
during long meetings, but discussion did
become more circular and SGA Advisor
Craig Berger had to at times direct
conversation back to the organization
in the room. At times, at least one Board
member could be seen using their phone
during a organization presentation.
This year’s Board is fairly inexperienced.
Only VPSO Kuah and Chair Spehr are
returning members. Two voting members
began the year as First Year Ambassadors
(who do not vote) and were nominated
to fill vacancies that occurred after other
members’ departures. Of the five board
representatives, only Vice Chair Mani
Gupta was elected by the student body.
The dedication of these members
is certainly not in question, but the
circumstances they are placed in can
seem arduous. When meetings become
marathons and members’ attentiveness
can begin to slip, it is worth questioning
whether the process can be improved to
prevent such situations.
Precedent
The Board uses a number of factors
to determine whether or not an event
is funded. Several specific items that the
Board will never fund are detailed to
organizations on the back of the standard
Student Organization Allocation Request
Form, which all organizations are
required to complete before going before
the Finance Board.
These include things such as “hotels
for destinations within 50 miles of
campus” and sales tax, because UMBC is
a tax-exempt organization. The form also
details certain limitations for items such
as gas reimbursement and facilities costs.
These are intended to provide a guide
to budgetary policy for organizations
preparing to submit a request.
A close review of the Finance Board’s
completed minutes has shown the
Board often relies on “precedent.” When
considering requests, the Board uses
past rulings to help guide their decision.
VPSO Michelle Kuah describes the
use of precedent as the mentality that
“a decision should apply equally to all
200+ organizations,” but clarifies that
“precedent is not policy” and can change.
Chair Sam Spehr echoed that precedent
and Board policy are different concepts.
Treasurer Chisom Ebinama compared
this practice to the U.S. Supreme Court’s
use of precedent, and added that it is
important to let organizations make their
presentation even when their request
Feb.
Jan.
may seem to go against board precedent.
The problem that organizations run
into is that Finance Board precedent is
not publicly available.
Archived tweets from The Retriever
Weekly’s coverage of the Board confirm
that certain precedents can transfer from
year to year, and statements made by
current Board members indicate that the
Board adopted specific precedents at the
beginning of the year.
Other precedents can be in effect one
year but be removed by the following
year’s board. Student organizations
which may grow accustomed to working
with one set of practices can be forced
to adjust each year as the board changes
personnel.
The Board repeatedly refers to
precedent when making decisions. One
precedent that the Board has referred
to is the decision not to fund food for
recruitment events. On September 18,
2012, the Board declined a funding
request from the South Asian Student
Association for a barbeque based on this
precedent.
Even though this precedent is in effect
and used to deny organizations’ requests,
it is not listed on any of the Finance Board’s
public communications. The Board does
not maintain a current list of precedents
that are in effect, despite being seemingly
aware of what precedents they have and
have not used. Direct contact with Board
leaders is the only way to obtain this
information.
A review of provided minutes indicates
other precedents include not funding
hotel costs at all and being willing to fund
certain food requests if they are relevant
or essential to the event, and not just
purely for recruitment purposes.
When minutes are incomplete and
difficult to access, student groups cannot
verify information given to them by
board members or monitor whether the
board has been consistent in applying
their precedents.
Looking forward
Being a member of the Finance Board is
a difficult job. When asked about the most
challenging part of their responsibilities,
leaders gave varying answers, including
explaining to students why events were
not funded, maintaining consistency in
rulings and considering a large quantity
of requests in a short period of time.
In that sense, members should generally
be commended for their commitment to
a largely thankless and often tedious job.
Even when efforts in transparency and
consistency may fall short, the intent to
be fair seems present in every member
who spoke to The Retriever Weekly.
The question remains, however: does
Monthly breakdown
of fund allocations
for Spring FY 2013.
January - $14,648.27
Februrary - $54,097.81
Amount Allocated: $68,677.08
Starting Amount: $125,049.38
Amount Left: $16,131.91
the model, as it exists, make sense
Consider this year’s Board. Seven
members, only three of whom were
elected to their positions by the student
body, have been tasked with allocating a
massive sum of money. They are required
to follow guidelines that are often vague
and uncertain, but consistency is key.
It would serve the UMBC student body
well to ask questions about whether the
Board’s existence and actions constitute
a proper use of the student dollar.
The conclusion may be that the system
in place is the most effective and fair.
However, close examination of this year’s
Board reveals a struggle to meet some
basic requirements. No harm can come
from reconsidering the status quo.
As multiple SGA leaders said when
interviewed, there is always room for
improvement.
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Student-staff cooperation in RAC
upgrade initiative needs to improve
The quality of the Retriever Activities Center (RAC) has long also remember that part of the problem lies in finding funds to address
the larger issues with the building. In the coming months,
been a point of contention among members of the UMBC community.
With the constant presence of broken or dysfunctional equipment,
it is clear why students and staff have complained about the In the meantime, students from different organizations have
decisions will be made as to the allocation of student fee money.
facility.
joined Student Government Association leaders to lead a Fee Advisory
Board that examines mandatory fee increases for the next
When Thomas Rogers, senior information systems major, wrote
his recent myUMBC discussion board post, “Fix the Damn Gym fiscal year, including the Athletics fee.
Equipment,” he wanted to raise awareness about everything from This board is reaching out to the undergraduate student community,
and will make recommendations to UMBC administrators
broken treadmills to water fountains. The student response was
overwhelming — a clear indication that students are desperate for about their proposed fee increases by the end of the month.
a safe, reliable place to exercise.
Dr. Nancy Young, Vice President for Student Affairs, said during
While the post managed to get the attention of UMBC’s administration
and athletics department, there is still a lot that needs to be According to Dr. Young, that means that upgrades to the RAC are
the walkthrough that “all auxiliary are funded by [student] fees.”
done in order to make the RAC a more comfortable environment. very dependent on the student athletic fee.
“This is a multi-use facility,” said Dr. Charles Brown, Associate For students to see the improvements they might hope to in the
Vice President and Director of Athletics, Physical Education and RAC, they will need to support fee increases that will be used toward
replacing broken equipment, particularly in the weight room.
Recreation, during last week’s walkthrough. “We need another facility
in the long run.”
Students can express their opinions on not only the mandatory
Until a facility is built, other steps can be taken to help improve Athletics fee, but on how all mandatory fees are spent via the Mandatory
Fee Review Survey. This survey is available on myUMBC un-
conditions in the RAC, some of which can be taken up by students.
Dr. Brown and Mike D’Archangelo, Assistant AD/Physical Education
and Recreational Programs, recommend that students who Students can also express their opinions at the Fee Forums on
der the discussion boards.
notice broken equipment, or even have general concerns, report March 27 and March 29 in the Student Organizations Space in The
them to D’Archangelo’s office in room 321 in the RAC.
Commons from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.
However, attempts to voice these concerns may seem futile in Until these decisions about money and fees are made and implemented,
smaller problems can be dealt with to show that steps are
light of the overcrowded facility that seems to always contain several
pieces of broken, damaged or rusted equipment. During the being taken toward bettering the RAC’s quality.
walkthrough, Rogers noted that he had stopped reporting these In order for any real progress to be made in improving the building
and its services, there needs to be cooperation from both stu-
issues.
“Nothing gets done around here,” he said.
dents and administration. Students must be willing to voice specific
concerns to those who work directly with the facility.
Students frequently remark that signs denoting equipment that
is no longer functional remain there for months at a time with no These concerns must, at the very least, be acknowledged in a
apparent updates or progress on repairing or replacing the machines.
This is frustrating for those who use the facility on a daily and considered in the decision-making process.
timely manner to show students that their voices are being heard
basis and feel that the poor conditions will remain indefinite.
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BY BRITTNEY ALLEN
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The RAC’s gym equipment is
a poor excuse for an exercise
facility. If you wander in there
at any main time of the day,
excluding an hour before the
RAC closes and the first hour it
opens, you will often see countless
students resting up against
the cardio balcony’s railing.
The students are not resting
from fatigue due to the treadmill,
stationary bike or elliptical,
but because they have to
wait up to 30 minutes to use the
next available machine.
The number of available exercise
machines is only the first
problem. UMBC has roughly
10,000 undergraduate students,
but the RAC only has 30
cardio machines. Of those 30
cardio machines, only about 22
work correctly.
The first solution to this
problem is to fix the broken
machines. There are currently
three stationary bikes that
have not been usable for three
months. There are also two
treadmills that do not function
properly.
The second solution is to
bring in more cardio machines,
not only onto the cardio balcony,
but below on the second
floor as well. The indoor track
should also be more recognized.
It would help if students knew
when the indoor track is not
in use by a gym class or sports
team so that it can be used
while waiting for a machine.
The weight room holds a
whole host of other issues, but it
does hold one common problem
with the cardio balcony: there
are many weight machines that
do not work correctly.
The fact that the weight room
and cardio balcony do not offer
properly working machines
hinders students from being
able to work out effectively and
to the level they want to perform.
It is also not motivating to
have to stand in front of a machine
that someone else is using
to exercise while you stand
around aimlessly waiting for
your turn.
The condition of the RAC has
become so irritating to some
students that they are looking
for exercise facilities elsewhere.
Many sign up for gym memberships
at places such as the
YMCA or Gold’s Gym, located in
the surrounding suburbs.
Gold’s Gym not only offers
roughly five different fitness
classes a day; it also has two
floors dedicated to so much
cardio equipment that no one
is ever seen pointlessly waiting
for the next available machine.
The facilities hold two weight
rooms (one solely for women)
and a cardio theater that
is filled with more stationary
bikes, ellipticals and treadmills
to use while watching one of the
latest movies.
The comparison of the RAC
SAM MANAS - trw
Some of the machines in the RAC are chronically broken. Other gyms don’t
often have this problem — so why do we
to a normal, chain gym facility
makes UMBC’s excuse for a gym
pathetic. It is hard for UMBC to
encourage fitness and health
when they do not supply the
proper resources to their students.
The RAC needs to update their
equipment so students have a
better way to exercise. There is
nothing motivating about going
to a gym lined with broken machines
and people waiting for
their turns.
allen13@umbc.edu

Opinions
Tuesday,
Mar. 12, 2013 7
Healthy options at UMBC
and what’s missing
The advances we’ve made when it
comes to food
Political Column
Medicaid
expansion
makes sense
Governors should set aside
party lines and take care of
their citizens
BY YASMIN RADBOD
Senior Staff Writer
Vegetarian and vegan options
at UMBC, as well as allergy-specific
foods, have been
gradually improving over time,
but much work still is left to be
done.
Four years ago, True Grit’s
had extremely limited special
diet options. There was no
dairy-free milk option for those
who do not consume lactose,
the salad bar was highly conducive
to contamination by allergens
and animal-based products
due to poor placement of
ingredients. Most meals were
not labeled correctly and the
staff was not informed of what
the difference between vegetarian
and vegan was.
We’ve made progress, especially
because of the work of
the UMBC Vegetarians club.
In 2010 they worked closely
with Chartwells to produce the
first vegetarian guide, spending
hours in the freezers and
food stockrooms to go through
the ingredients of all the foods
used in The Commons and
True Grit’s. An updated guide
is coming out this semester.
Veg Club also succeeded in
encouraging Chartwells to label
their food products correctly,
increase staff awareness
of what “vegan” means and create
the vegan hot bar that now
exists adjacent to the salad bar
in True Grit’s. There has been
success in getting more vegan
options, but the work left to be
done is extensive.
The hot bar, for example, is
great, but Chartwells tends to
produce the same vegan options
there every day and even
reuse the lunch dish for dinner.
The barbeque seitan is their
favorite, and while it is appreciated
by students, the Kraft
high fructose corn syrup used
to make that dish is extremely
unhealthy, and vegans want
more options than just that
seitan dish at True Grit’s.
This lack of options is related
to the issue of “veganizing”
non-vegan foods, a growing
trend as more and more foods
are being turned into vegan
alternatives or mock-meat
products. In The Commons,
Chartwells has jumped on
the bandwagon of this trend
through Fresh Fusions. This
semester, the food station went
completely vegan. Many of the
dishes at Fresh Fusions use
mock meat products like vegan
ground “beef.”
Even the local Giant sells Gardein
products, which are frozen
mock-meat vegan alternatives.
Their crispy “chicken” tenders
taste just like the real thing.
Chartwells is gradually becoming
more experienced with
tofu-based and gluten-based
products like soy meats and
seitan, but this change can be
an issue for those with special
allergies.
For those who are allergic to
MAXX GAIGLER - trw
Places like True Grit’s salad bar have helped grow our school’s health awareness, and Chartwell’s is learning the ropes
of non-meat foods. Still, a lot of the issues that we have can’t be fixed by complaining to Chartwell’s.
soy or gluten, there are healthy
options that Chartwells can utilize
to accommodate their special
diets. Legumes and nuts
are both high in protein and
can be crushed and pressed
to make delicious vegetarian
burgers. Lentil and walnut or
cashew patties are delicious
and healthy. Hummus is another
great spread that is made
from crushed chickpeas and
can be used in place of almost
anything.
A common student complaint
is that Chartwells does
not buy from healthier food
providers, and just buy special
diet products in a greater
abundance. The issue is that
Chartwells is obligated to only
buy from specific food brands.
This is the same for Sodexo or
any food provider at a college
campus. Chartwells cannot buy
in bulk from wherever they
want, which is why they keep
in the myPantry fridge specific
vegan and allergy-free options.
Students do have a say when
it comes to diet options at
UMBC. Chartwells is receptive
to student needs, and the relationship
between Veg Club
and Chartwells is evidence.
For any concerns or suggestions,
there is a comment box
on www.dineoncampus.com/
umbc. Chartwells does read
the comments, so be proactive
about the changes that need to
happen.
yasminradbod1@gmail.com
BY BEn Garmoe
Political Columnist
Republican Governors and legislatures around the country
should allow Medicaid to expand and cover more people. Results
from other states that have implemented the program
early are positive, and it helps many low-income residents access
much-needed health services.
In 2010 Congress passed the Patient Protection and Affordable
Care Act, commonly referred to as “ObamaCare.” The act
made a number of major changes to our health care system.
One of the more notable changes was a dramatic expansion
of Medicaid, designed to cover more individuals. The new law
allows those who make up to 133 percent above the federal
poverty line to have insurance through Medicaid.
Medicaid is a government entitlement program, jointly funded
by the states and the federal government. Created in 1965,
it helps individuals with fewer resources gain access to health
care services.
Originally, the Affordable Care Act made this Medicaid expansion
required; however, in 2012 the Supreme Court ruled
that while Obamacare is generally constitutional, states have
the choice to opt out of the specific aspects related to Medicaid.
Naturally, much of the reaction to that decision has been
along party lines. Republican leadership in Texas and South
Carolina, for example, quickly opted out of the program.
California, a heavily Democratic state, implemented the program
early and has already added more than 400,000 individuals
to its Medicare rolls.
There are several reasons that all Governors should allow
Medicaid expansion to occur in their states. Reports estimate
that universal adoption of the program could offer healthcare
to as many as 17 million low-income, uninsured Americans.
Additionally, the Affordable Care Act’s mandate that all individuals
must purchase health insurance will go into effect on
January 1, 2014. Regardless of political affiliation, states have
a vested interest in helping their citizens avoid paying fines for
not having insurance.
One way to accomplish this is to make affordable care more
accessible to those who may not ordinarily have the means to
purchase health insurance. The Medicaid expansion directly
addresses that population and helps provide a reasonable option
for those who may not be able to enroll in pricier plans.
Finally, the expansion is almost exclusively paid for by the
federal government. States who accept the Medicaid expansion
will have their total costs covered for the first three years.
For the remainder of the program, Washington D.C. will handle
90 percent of the total costs.
Some state-level governments expressed concern over massive
enrollment bankrupting their states, but states that have
adopted the expansion early have not run into this problem.
Ultimately, Republican Governors are starting to come
around to the reality that the expansion makes sense. Extreme
conservative Arizona Governor Jan Brewer has allowed the
expansion to come to her state, as has New Jersey Governor
Chris Christie.
Governors such as Rick Perry of Texas need to reconsider
their decision preventing the expansion from occurring. Allowing
more of their residents to be covered by Medicaid is
humane and beneficial to low-income citizens who cannot access
proper care. Fears about overrun in cost and enrollment
have shown to be unfounded, and the program should be adopted
nationwide.
ben.garmoe@gmail.com

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Tuesday,
Mar. 12, 2013
Technology
Nutrition information goes to waste
True Grit’s nutrition kiosk has accurate information, but doesn’t get much use
By ARIELLE ERENRICH
Contributing Writer
What if there was a way to know what the Dining
Hall was going to serve for every meal What if you
could see the nutritional information for almost every
meal you eat on campus before you put the food
in your mouth
The way to find the answers to these questions
lies in the tablet device next to the plates and silverware
by the main entrance to True Grit’s Dining
Hall. This nutrition kiosk provides an on-site
touchscreen experience for the same information
that can be found on Chartwell’s Dine On Campus
website.
The kiosk provides those already in the Dining
Hall with the ability to know what the Dining Hall
and the restaurants in The Commons will serve for
each meal as well. All you have to do is choose which
location you would like to know about from a dropdown
menu, and, if you are looking at the Dining
Hall, select which food items you are interested in.
The menus can be relied upon for accurate information
about what food is being served when, for
all locations. The only exception is when there is a
special menu at the Dining Hall. However, because
the only way to look at this kiosk is to go inside of
the Dining Hall, it is just as easy to look at the serving
area to see what is there.
This is essentially the Dining Hall’s way of providing
on-site information about the food they serve.
The nutrition kiosk provides those who use it with
the amount of calories, protein, total carbohydrates,
sugars, total fat, saturated fat, cholesterol, fiber, sodium,
trans fat and calories from fat in a menu item.
Knowing nutritional information about foods that
are being served can help students be more healthy.
For diets that provide a maximum calorie intake per
day, or per meal, the nutrition kiosk is one of two
places that provide information about the amount
of calories in the food on campus. The other option
is to go online to Chartwells’ website.
Despite its usefulness, few people utilize the nutrition
kiosk. Its location puts it in a prime spot to
be noticed and used after a student picks up their
plate and before they get food. The nutrition kiosk
can help students plan what food they should eat in
order to create a healthier meal.
Students are not the only ones ignoring the nutrition
kiosk; when asked if they knew how to use it,
three Dining Hall employees shook their heads and
referred TRW staff to someone else.
Those who know how to follow the directions to
find what they are looking for, or know how to operate
the website will be able to navigate the nutrition
kiosk. However, the tablet itself is not very
sensitive and may require a few tries before taking
users to the right information.
erenric1@umbc.edu
Chartwells website not perfect, but
improved and useful
By SAMANATHA ANDROSKY
Senior Staff Writer
Before forking over their red cards,
UMBC students should check Chartwells’
online menu to see if a journey
to True Grit’s is worth one of their
precious meals. A far cry from the online
menu of two years ago, the weekly
updated menus for True Grit’s, The
Commons and the University Center
is usually a good indicator of what to
expect at individual establishments
for the coming week.
However, not only does the menu
indicate what each establishment
will be serving, but it also indicates
the nutritional information that goes
along with it. The online menu displays
what is being served, the serving
sizes and the calories per serving.
From here, students are able to select
specific food items from the menu
and click to receive nutrition totals for
their future meal or the one already
in their stomach. And for those who
make a habit of knowing what they
eat, the ability to know the number of
calories, fat, protein and sugar in each
menu item is a powerful tool.
However, nutritional data from
the menu seems to sometimes fail to
match the true portion being served.
For example, one slice of cheese pizza
at True Grit’s is listed as 400 calories
on the online menu, but this number
seems inflated, considering pizzas at
True Grit’s are usually cut into 15 or
more slices. It is unlikely that while
a slice of a Papa John’s cheese pizza
of the same size cut eight ways is 300
calories, 1/15 of the same kind of pizza
would be 400 calories.
The portion distortion goes the other
way as well. While the portion size
for garlic mashed potatoes is listed
as ½ cup, frequent True Grit’s diners
know that portions for carb side
dishes like potatoes, rice and fries are
usually double or triple the portions
listed online. This not only creates
confusion for the students, who think
they are eating fewer calories, but is
misleading in distinguishing healthier
options.
Also, next to each online menu item,
when applicable, Chartwells lists one
of their five food symbols: balanced
eating (balanced nutrients), sustainable
(local food), vegan, vegetarian
and today’s special. These allow students
to skim over menu items quickly
and pick out what they are looking
for specifically. Each of these symbols
is also included on Chartwells’ food
packaging. Those looking to manage
their weight may keep an eye out for
the balanced eating symbol, and those
wanting to support the local Maryland
food market may skim for the sustainable
symbol.
COURTESY DINEONCAMPUS.COM
The Chartwell’s webpage details nutrition information and has menus ,which are updated daily, for each of the on campus dining locations.
The Chartwells online menu, though
not perfect, is a great tool for those
students looking to find healthier
food options on campus. Learning
more about portion sizes versus the
number of calories and grams of fat
and protein in a food is a valuable lesson
and one which may help students
to maintain their weight even after
they’ve graduated.
andr2@umbc.edu

Technology Tuesday,
Mar. 12, 2013 9
Radio still relevant despite
rise of internet media
Audio programs have been kept alive as
podcasts and more
By IMANI SPENCE
Assistant Technology Editor
Radio has been in the American
consciousness for years.
It has been used to receive
important information and
provide entertainment since
about 1920, when the first
licensed radio station was established
in Pittsburgh.
Radio was once an event
within itself; people often
gathered around a speaker.
The original soap operas
were broadcast through the
radio before being televised.
Today, traditional radios
are not commonly used outside
of the car; even inside
a car, people may prefer to
use their mp3 players or a CD
for music. Radio has evolved
from an important event to
an alternate option.
Yet radio is still a strong
medium. Most radio show
hosts still connect to their audience
in a different fashion:
podcasts.
Podcasts are files, either
video or audio, that are meant
to be downloaded to portable
devices. Podcasts can include
anything and are very easy to
create. People “subscribe” to
podcasts using iTunes or RSS
feeds so they will be notified
every time a new podcast is
published.
The joy of a podcast is that
it can be heard by anyone
with an internet connection,
whereas traditional broadcasting
was limited to whoever
was in that particular
region and free at that particular
time.
Shows that are syndicated
through National Public
Radio can often be found in
podcast form. This American
Life, a show that focuses on
average stories about the average
American, posts a new
podcast every week based
on the show that was broadcast.
The show is hosted by
Ira Glass, who claims to have
found a new fanbase because
of his podcast. Young people
have more access to portable
devices than traditional AM/
FM radios, and NPR has utilized
podcasts to expand to a
younger audience.
While some podcasts are
based on radio shows, a lot
of podcasts feature original
content. More people are
faithful to podcasts to which
they choose to subscribe. The
introduction of original content
has created a broader
scope than radio.
Podcasts can be educational
while also being entertaining.
Many highly-ranked universities
post popular lectures
in iTunes as podcasts. The
ability of one person to create
new content without the
need for a public broadcast
COURTESY UMBC HOMECOMING PAGE
UMBC acknowledged the power of radio during homecoming 2012 by highlighting Ira Glass as keynote speaker.
marks a shift in radio and the
way media is consumed.
Most “music-based” shows
utilize streaming capabilities
to reach a wider audience.
Streaming allows listeners
to listen at their own leisure
if they are away from a radio.
Most streaming services are
able to host a fully-functional
station.
UMBC’s radio station,
WMBC, is an online-only station.
To listen to a show, one
must log onto the website or
download the stream to their
music manager. Utilizing an
online stream has allowed
the station to reach a wider
community. Listeners do not
have to be in the vicinity of
UMBC; they can listen from
anywhere.
The use of online media
allows music hosts to even
stream music that was played
through streaming services
like Spotify or even 8tracks.
These capture the broadcast
while still allowing the listener
flexibility to listen whenever
is best for them.
Radio is an evolving medium.
In a fast-paced world,
flexibility and the popularity
of podcasts and streaming
services proves that radio as
a medium is still relevant.
ispence1@umbc.edu
TECH FOR TOMORROW
The next step
for pedometers
By ALEC PULIANAS
Tech. for Tomorrow Columnist
Remember when pedometers were a fad and every sugary cereal
included one in the box The pedometers that were in those
cereal boxes were very cheap and rather ineffective. In fact, you
could register “steps” by just shaking the device in your hand. I
still remember kids “achieving” their daily step goal by putting the
pedometers on their heels and shaking them up and down. That’s
hardly an intensive workout.
With little to no investment, however, you can now own better
pedometers. In 2005, the coolest app on a phone was an EZ Tip
Calculator. Nowadays, there is an app for everything, including pedometers.
The technology in these improved pedometers has the
ability to recognize the difference between a stride and a simple
shake and even differentiate walking and running strides. They
also can be programmed with the user’s stride length so data like
distance traveled can be measured, along with calories burned.
Pedometer Free is the top app for iPhone pedometers. Not only
does this app count steps, it does so much more. This app uses
the built-in GPS to map your route. After you finish your walk, it
displays the average speed, total distance walked, and calories
burned. Perhaps the coolest feature is that it diagrams changes to
your body as it tracks your weight loss, a definite upgrade from the
simple cereal box prizes of the past.
If you’re looking to pay a little extra, All-in Pedometer lives up to
its name, and it only costs 99 cents. It’s made by the same developers
of the previous app; however, as the name suggests, it offers
much more. If you’re serious about weight loss, this app allows you
to set goals for distance, time and burned calories. You can even
update your friends and family on your progress by opting to share
data via Twitter or Facebook.
Very recently, a new fitness accessory has been gaining popularity:
the fitness wristband. Companies like Nike and Jawbone have
created similar products that track your daily activity level. Both
include app tie-ins, but offer more precise tracking through their
accessory features.
Nike’s Fuelband tracks the overall daily motion of its user, not
just steps, and calculates the amount of fuel they have burned. Using
the Nike+ app, Fuelband owners can compete with friends and
even tweet about being on top of the leaderboard amongst their
friends.
Jawbone’s UP, a trendy, simple wristband that comes in eight different
colors, does more than meets the eye. The app helps monitors
your eating habits to help you with your diet, and the wristband
tracks your sleep cycle. It will wake you up at the precise
moment when you won’t feel groggy and weak in the morning.
With all these new pieces of technology, we’ve certainly come a
long way from the free cereal prizes of the past. Though the fitness
wristband might be a fad like the pedometer of 2005, the desire
to track activity level is not going away and new technologies will
arise. While I’m not running to the store to buy my own fitness
wristband, it would be interesting to have this type of functionality
in a smart watch.
apulianas1@umbc.edu
COURTESY WIKIPEDIA
Pedometers are a thing of the past, as mobile phone apps with the same
capabilities take their place.

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Junior biology/Spanish double
major Uloma Anele makes the
smarter choice with water.
JULIA CELTNIEKS - TRW
Tuesday,
Mar. 12, 2013
Features
Sweet Vices
Why the cup that comes with a meal could
be the biggest health threat on campus
By Martha robichaud
Contributing Writer
UMBC has stepped up their health
game this year by adding a new salad
bar, and providing more healthy options
at Outtakes, but is it enough In addition
to the many sweet and salty temptations
that remain on the shelves and
in the meal plans, there is another,perhaps
even more dangerous seductress
leering in students’ faces: the cup handed
to them when they purchase a meal.
This cup is empty, of course, leaving
feeble-minded, over-exhausted
students to make up their own minds
about what goes in the cup. Students
walk to the soda machines and are faced
with some variation of this list: Pepsi,
Dr. Pepper, Sierra Mist, Mountain Dew,
and Brisk Lemon Iced Tea. Below one of
these devils is a tiny little water tab.
Water is all fine and dandy, but it’s a
difficult choice to make in the presence
of all that sugary deliciousness. Human
bodies crave sugar. We recognize sugary
food as safe (there are no naturally
occurring foods that are both sweet and
poisonous), and also as an easy source
of calories.
This might not sound like such a good
thing now, but back when humans still
had to gather and hunt for our food,
edible fruit was a glorious find. Unfortunately,
the brain is still rigged so that
when we see something sweet, we want
it.
Soda is the worst sweet vice because
it has no nutritional value, only calories,
carbs and lots of sugar. The following is
a short list of what’s in the sodas and
other sweet drinks offered on campus.
This information is straight off of PepsiCo’s
website:
Mountain Dew (20 fl oz): 290 calories,
77g sugars
Pepsi (20 fl oz): 250 calories, 69g sugars
Dr. Pepper (20 fl oz): 250 calories,
64g sugars
Sierra Mist (20 fl oz): 240 calories,
62g sugars
Lipton Brisk Lemon Iced Tea (20 fl
oz): 130 calories, 33g sugars
That 77 grams of sugar in Mountain
Dew is equivalent to about 19 tablespoons,
which is over a cup. If you took
all that sugar before it dissolved into
the soda and put it in the cup, it would
fill almost half the cup, since 20 ounces
is equal to 2.5 cups.
A new study by the American Heart
Association recommends that women
consume only 20 grams of sugar per
day, men 36 grams, and children 12
grams. The report also says we consume
an average of 150 to 300 more
calories per day than we used to over
the past 30 years. About 50 percent of
those calories come from beverages.
So next time that empty cup tries to
lure you into doing something regrettable,
perhaps remind your body that you
are not starving in a jungle. The water
tab might not look as exciting, but your
body will thank you for it later.
martha9@umbc.edu
Mayda del Valle's Spoken Word
does not disappoint
Profound artist touched audience's hearts with poetry reading
By Anna Kearns
Contributing Writer
On Friday evening, a sizeable crowd gathered in the Sports Zone in the Commons
to hear Mayda del Valle present her poems — or, in her words, “these things
I write.” Warning the audience beforehand that “this ain’t gonna be no Robert
Frost,” del Valle proceeded to deliver her works.
Held in celebration of International Women’s Day as a part of National Women’s
History Month, the event was cosponsored by a variety of campus officers and organizations.
The English Department, the Women’s Center and the Mosaic Center
were just a few that made it possible for the event to be presented.
Del Valle, a native of the south side of Chicago, performs poetry as her full-time
job. She showed great expertise in her profession, presenting on a wide variety
of subjects. Dealing with topics ranging from death to love, her performance was,
quite simply, mesmerizing.
Drawing much from her Latina background, del Valle often switched back and
forth from Spanish to English in her works. She strove to present a more down-toearth,
realistic version of poetry. As del Valle put it, “That non-traditional, contemporary,
post-modern stuff I’m it.”
Del Valle incorporated rhythm and beat into her presentation, at times breaking
out into song as part of a piece. She cited rap as one of her top inspirations, and the
cross-disciplinary nature of her works enraptured the audience. A fusion of song,
spoken word, rhythm and beat, there was not a dull moment to be had.
Remaining calm and collected throughout all six pieces, del Valle did not seem
flustered after she lost her place in a poem. Instead, she joked with the crowd before
casually returning to the work. Likewise, she told personal anecdotes, much of
which related to the themes of her poems, and all of which were very entertaining.
Lasting just over an hour, her performance garnered an impressive round of applause
from the awestruck crowd. While del Valle modestly attributed the crowd’s
attendance to the refreshments provided, it was clear that she was the reason why
they gathered before her.
UMBC hosted spoken word performer Mayda del Valle in honor of Women's History Month.
Emboldening and empowering, del Valle delivered a much-needed message on
the importance of self-appreciation. What is important to remember, according
to del Valle, is that “We are all truly miraculous.” An awe-inspiring performer, del
Valle could not have been better suited to present on such an important day.
To close just as del Valle did: “Support women. We all came from one.”
akearns1@umbc.edu
courtesy maydadelvalle.com

Features
Tuesday,
Mar. 12, 2013
Vegan, vegetarian and kosher
The best and most affordable places to eat for
people with dietary restrictions
By pauline lendrich
Contributing Writer
Julia celtnieks - TRW
Freshman social work major and vegan Emily Anderson
ponders options at Fresh Fusions.
Careful and systematic dietary changes are a
necessity for vegetarians who are keen on sustaining
healthy nutritional levels; for strict vegans,
it may even be more straining. UMBC recognizes
the needs of students with different diets,
not only including vegetarians and vegans, but
kosher as well. It may be pricier, but then again,
affordability is a relative concept at UMBC.
From the perspective of an experienced vegetarian
and conditional vegan, these are the best
options of all of them on campus.
Undeniably the best option for vegans and
vegetarians in terms of price and health combined
is Fresh Fusion. The menu rotates daily,
and offers diverse dishes ranging from cooked,
fried and raw vegetables rich in important nutrition
including iron, protein and vitamins B12,
A and D. Prices are reasonable, given the somewhat
one-sided vegan alternatives at the Outtakes:
$6 sandwiches, $3 fruit cups and kiwi-cucumber
water. Unfortunately, Fresh Fusion is
not an option for vegan/vegetarian night owls.
Elsewhere, with a little bit of cleverness, a vegan
meal can be assembled even at Salsarita’s:
Taco shells with tomatoes, guacamole and chips
at least appease extreme hunger for a while.
Both Outtakes on campus normally offer all
kinds of salads, sandwiches, wraps, fruit cups
and yogurts. Vegan, vegetarian and kosher options
are usually either labeled or self-explanatory,
and almost always of good quality. Outtakes’
Naked smoothies and juices are a lasting
nutrition boost, but the treats come at dear prices.
Reaching into the fridge should be done with
care, though: Manually corrected sandwich labels
occasionally lead to customers believe that
the contents are suitable for special diets, but
a look inside may surprise with a non-vegan,
non-vegetarian or non-kosher option after all.
Vegetarian fans of the egg salad sandwich
might want to resort to the Pura Vida Café in the
library, as these tend to be sold out quickly in
both Outtakes stores. Pura Vida also offers fruit
cups and the occasional vegan sandwich, yet the
supply is usually sparse.
What do hungry vegans do late at night on
campus Unfortunately, the later the time, the
smaller the spectrum of options becomes: They
resort to the True Grit’s Outtakes for sandwiches,
peanut butter, jelly, chips and Oreos (yes,
Oreos are vegan) and the late night menu (zucchini).
In a nutshell: with some creativity and patience
(or desperation), a vegan or vegetarian
lifestyle is doable at UMBC. The options are limited,
however, not least by the financial aspect. If
money is no concern, keeping up a balanced diet
is no problem at all.
For a more detailed list of vegan, vegetarian or
kosher options, the UMBC dining website gives
a good overview here: http://www.dineoncampus.com/umbc/show.cfmcmd=_vAndV
pl4@umbc.edu
courtesy GURPREET SINGH SARIN
Although Sarin (far right) was elimated during Hollywood Week, he says his experiences on the show have provided
him with direction as an artist.
Each year, American Idol has
something new to offer, and
this season, a UMBC alum was
able to become the first Sikh
to audition for the show.
Although Gurpreet Singh Sarin,
a former UMBC student,
was voted off of the show last
week, this will not be the end
of his musical journey. With
his new sense of direction, he
has a better idea of how he
plans to shape himself as an
artist.
Sarin was an early favorite
on the show; he stood out from
most of the other contestants.
People took interest in his colorful
turbans and long beard.
With a different look compared
to the other contestants
on the show, Sarin aspired to
prove the idea that one should
not let anything get in the way
of one's dreams.
"I want to encourage people
to follow their passions without
being hindered by societal
barriers such as image," Sarin
says. "If there's one thing that
Idol has taught me, it's to be
yourself in whatever you do."
After studying computer and
information science for three
years, Sarin wanted to take his
passion for singing to the next
level. He believed auditioning
for American Idol was his best
opportunity.
Singing in front of Randy
Jackson, Nicki Minaj, Keith
Urban and Mariah Carey was
a big change from the local
coffee shop audiences he
was accustomed to. It was a
nerve-wracking experience,
but the judges’ constructive
criticism only gave him more
motivation.
Minaj nicknamed him “The
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UMBC student's
American Idol
experience
courtesy GURPREET SINGH SARIN
UMBC alum Gurpreet Singh Sarin was the first Sikh contesant featured on
American Idol, and earned the nickname "The Turbinator" from judge Nicki
Minaj.
By Shannon williams
Contributing Writer
Turbinator” because of his collection
of turbans, which generated
the beginning of his fan
base. Sarin did not take offense
of this nickname, but instead
wished to educate viewers
about his culture and religion.
He wanted to share with the
world his belief in music as a
"force that joins people."
Sarin began singing Indian
classical music at a young
age, but did not start training
in American music until
two years ago. He created a
YouTube channel and started
performing at a local Potbelly
Sandwich shop a year ago.
His passion for Indian Classical
music has shaped his
impulsiveness when he sings,
causing him to "gear toward
expressing emotion more,
rather than the technicalities
involved in music."
His performance when he
sang "Georgia On My Mind"
during the last round of Hollywood
Week was his favorite
experience of all. He enjoyed
the feeling of performing
alongside of a band of that nature,
and the judges liked his
performance, giving him encouragement.
Advancing to the Top 40 was
a huge accomplishment that
has helped him grow. Unfortunately,
after performing James
Morrison's "Nothing Ever Hurt
Like You," Sarin was eliminated
by the judges, who told him
that they missed the performances
from previous weeks
with just him and his guitar.
Having a better idea of the
direction he wants to go as an
artist, this is only the beginning
of Sarin's musical journey
as he prepares for next
season's auditions.
sha7@umbc.edu

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Yoga with Joe
Become one with your mind and body
By Huyen Bui
Contributing Writer
Every Tuesday morning in the RAC’s
fitness center, Joe Loehe rolls out his
yoga mat and prepares to teach his class.
This class welcomes everyone at UMBC,
regardless of skill level and prior experience.
Loehe, a part-time professor in the Department
of Engineering at UMBC, has
been a registered yoga instructor since
2008 and has taught yoga at the university
since 2009.
Yoga originated in India, but has become
popular all over the world. A wide
range of yoga styles exist, each focusing
on strengthening different parts of the
body mentally, physically and spiritually.
Loehe enjoys teaching Hatha yoga,
which emphasizes physical strength and
flexibility, as well as Iyengar yoga, which
focuses on balance and alignment. He
also uses techniques from Pranayama,
which emphasizes relaxation and meditation
through deep breathing.
This combination of yoga styles provides
a well-balanced exercise that begins
with meditation and continues with
stretching poses, which results in a relaxed
mind and strong body. The stage of
meditation is the time at which the mind
becomes at ease and the breath becomes
controlled and drawn out. Maintaining
constant control of the breath is an important
concern throughout the whole
session.
All styles of yoga essentially help balance
and improve a person’s overall
health. Yoga is a great form of exercise to
relieve stress without requiring strenuous
activity. Loehe suggests practicing
yoga regularly in order to fully experience
the benefits. He explains that “we
are becoming more aware of our bodies
[and] we feel stronger, suppler, lighter on
our feet, more graceful, better balanced
and more coordinated.”
Yoga attempts to cleanse the mind and
to enhance the mind’s ability to focus.
This spiritual uplifting allows a person to
see themselves more clearly and honestly.
Loehe believes yoga brings forth “new
sources of inner strength, peace and contentment.”
The yoga classes at UMBC offer students
the opportunity to work towards
building and maintaining their health
as a whole in a calm environment. For
anyone looking to practice yoga, it is an
exercise that is easy to pick up and does
not require any specific physical ability.
Yoga can promote a less stressful and
more balanced lifestyle, and can change a
person’s whole outlook on life. Students
can expect to walk out of any yoga class
feeling rejuvenated.
To experience other styles of yoga
taught by other instructors at UMBC
throughout the week, check out the Yoga
Club website http://umbcyogaclub.weebly.com
and the Group Fitness Program
at the RAC.
hb5@umbc.edu
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Features
The price of health
By Shannon williams
Contributing Writer
Everyone is warned about the 'Freshman 15' when they first go to college,
and with the food choices available on campus, it may seem like a struggle to
eat a healthy diet. At first glance, the food choices all seem to fall into the same
categories: fattening, salty and greasy.
The price of food around campus is typically expensive, especially if one tries
to stick with eating the healthier choices. This only makes it more difficult to
eat a healthy diet while on campus.
Take Chick-fil-A, for example. A meal consists of either an eight-count of nuggets
or a chicken sandwich, combined with a drink and fries. If one decided to
opt for the healthier alternative and replace the fries with a cup of fruit, this
would run into flex dollars. And the fruit cup is smaller in proportion to the
fries. Switching to the healthier chargrilled chicken sandwich does not count
as a meal and will go into flex dollars.
"I always try to eat healthy on campus, but it always ends up costing more
and going into my flex," Jenna Gallagher, a sophomore math major, explained.
At Outtakes, there are a variety of healthier options that include salads and
fruit cups. But the price for these things compared to snacks like chips and
brownies is completely different. A wrap can cost up to $5.19, while chips are
only 89 cents.
These prices deter students from eating healthy. They see the prices and
tend to end up choosing the desserts and greasy foods.
The options for healthy choices are few, as well. Before the salad place, Wild
Greens, was introduced last semester, options for a healthy meal at The Commons
were sparse. The Dining Hall tends to have more vegetables and fruits
available, but it isn't a quick stop at The Commons for people eat rushing between
classes.
"I typically eat at The Commons during the weekdays. I'm always trying to
study or do work, and going to Grits always takes up more of my time," Jenna
said.
The Commons does have healthy options, they are just harder to find and
tend to be more costly. But if you need to take a break from greasy pizza and
those salty covered fries, there are different options available; it might just
take more time and most likely a little more money.
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Features
Netflix shows its
hand
House of Cards takes the pot
By Stefan Bautista
Television Critic
A little over a month ago,
Netflix premiered the series
House of Cards. It is the second
series released by the
streaming service and the
first time that every episode
in a season has been unveiled
at once.
The series, based on the
BBC mini-series and novel
of the same name, was developed
by Beau Willimon,
who was nominated for an
Oscar as the writer of The
Ides of March. The first two
episodes of the 13 in the first
season were directed by David
Fincher. These episodes
set the tone for each of the
directors to follow, and the
entire series takes inspiration
from Fincher’s style. The
cinematic quality of each episode
rivals that of large-scale
feature films.
House of Cards follows
United States Congressman
Francis Underwood, played
by two-time Oscar winner
Kevin Spacey, as he attempts
to get revenge on those who
he feels have wronged him.
His manipulative ways begin
to fundamentally change his
personal life as well as his
political position.
One of the show’s best
strengths is the dramatization
of minor social interactions,
a common trademark
of Fincher’s films. Even
during simple conversations,
each moment carries weight.
The show feels polished and
perfectly executed. It’s captivating
to see how much damage
the characters can do to
one another without any violence.
House of Cards has an excellent
cast, and every character
constantly reveals more
depth throughout the season.
Spacey is terrifying at
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times, but charming enough
to make the viewer cheer
for his triumphs. His ability
to transition from sincere to
threatening in a single scene
is one of the most compelling
parts of the show.
The writing is smart
throughout the series, offering
plenty of twists and surprises
to keep the audience
invested. The writing uses
the audience’s expectations
to make these moments even
more dramatic. The quality
of the writing allows for
the lies and deception to be
made clear, even if the audience
does not possess a full
understanding of the politics
involved.
In House of Cards, Underwood
often breaks the fourth
wall: he turns to the camera
and speaks directly to the audience,
explaining his actions
and amusement at situations
that are occurring. This part
of the storytelling makes the
show stand out. It allows the
viewer to be kept on track
with certain complex political
elements and adds a bit of
brilliant humor to the show.
Having Netflix as a platform
allowed House of Cards
to flourish with little restriction.
The entire production
is elegant, and often seems
closer to a film than a television
show. Few shows have
created characters with as
many emotional levels as
these. House of Cards is a testament
to what modern television
shows can be.
5 paws out of 5 Paws
stefanb1@umbc.edu
The ordinary Oz
Not the witch everyone was expecting
By sean leavy
Assistant Features Editor
The yellow brick road is a trademark of Hollywood.
First appearing in the Oz novels by
L. Frank Baum and defined by the 1939 MGM
film, the yellow brick road has become a part
of households across the nation. Now, Disney
is attempting to cash in on the road with the
reboot to the classic series, Oz: The Great and
Powerful.
The new film, which cost an estimated $250
million to produce, tells how the wizard traveled
to the land of Oz. Featuring numerous
tributes to the original film, this Oz combines
the latest technology with classic Hollywood
effects.
Oz tells the story of the wizard (James Franco),
who lives as a traveling magician in a Kansas
circus. A womanizing and egotistical man,
Oz soon finds himself caught up in a tornado
and emerges in the new world of the Emerald
City. Upon arriving he meets Theodora (Mila
Kunis), Evanora (Rachel Weisz) and Glenda
(Michelle Williams), and learns he must save
the world of Oz. Learning about himself, Oz
searches for the courage and strength to defeat
the wicked witch and save the land.
The film, which runs 127 minutes in length,
is directed by Sam Raimi (Drag Me to Hell) and
is a stunning visual movie. Raimi explores the
use of 3D for the first time, and crafts a film in
which the effects enhance the story instead of
distracting the audience. Following the 1939
version, the opening of the film is in black and
white, but upon arriving in Oz the 3D and colorful
scenes come to life and transform the film.
The stunning visuals seamlessly combine the
practical sets and the extravagant CGI. The best
moments of the film are provided by the supporting
characters China Girl and Finley the
Flying Monkey. As all-CG characters, these two
demonstrate the incredible advancements in
the technology and show that CG can capture
the audience’s imagination.
Visuals aside, the talented actors elevate the
script and help overcome its weaknesses. Franco,
who previously worked with Raimi on Spider-Man,
provides the perfect amount of charm
and humor to make Oz’s growth believable.
Williams portrays Glinda with all of the sweetness
and kindness that audiences expect, but is
not allowed much development as a character.
In the film, Glinda simply appears as the good
witch.
It is the other two sisters, Weisz and Kunis,
that appear to have the most fun in the film. In
her first villainous role, Weisz fully embraces
the slimy nature of Evanora, creating a sinister
persona on screen. Meanwhile Kunis, who
plays the heartbroken Theodora, provides an
courtesy wikipedia
This prequel to The Wizard of Oz stars James Franco, Mila
Kunis, and Michelle Williams.
incredible performance and may have stolen
the show.
The story, which serves to set up the 1939
film, is far too bloated. After a long second act
of walking and talking about being the wizard,
the film finds itself set for Disney’s typical end
battle sequences. Like Alice In Wonderland, the
script spends too much time orchestrating the
final confrontation with very little payoff. This
makes for a cheap ending for the film that will
have audiences feeling cheated.
The yellow brick road, Munchkins and wicked
witches can’t keep Oz: The Great and Powerful
from feeling ordinary and plain. While
the film has great direction, visuals and performances,
it lacks the magic of its predecessor.
Audiences may want to take the trip over the
rainbow to the land of Oz, but by the end will
find themselves searching for their own ruby
slippers. Once the credits roll, audiences will
know there is no place like home.
3 paws out of 5 Paws
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Crossword
Tuesday,
Mar. 12, 2013
Features
Puzzles
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Across
1. Fizzy drink
5. Excrete
10. Margarine
14. How old we are
15. Line up
16. Tablet
17. Tidy
18. Made without yeast
20. Beginning
22. Ancient Roman galley
23. Dashed
24. Point of greatest despair
Down
1. Warbled
2. Curved molding
3. University administrator
4. A star-shaped character
5. Resembling a horse
6. Weapons
7. Snake-like fish
8. Cooking fat
9. Rip
10. A drama set to music
11. Delineated
12. Lacquer ingredient
13. Not younger
19. A type of plastic
Sudoku
25. Annual remembrance
32. Awaken
33. Dismay
34. 25 in Roman numerals
37. Gone under
38. Personal journal
39. 71 in Roman numerals
40. N N N N
41. Slowly, in music
42. Polite
43. Callous
45. Spew
21. Rescue
25. Backside
26. Person, place or thing
27. Religious sisters
28. Showers
29. Sudden burst
30. A cook might wear one
31. Beam
34. 26 in Roman numerals
35. 24 in Roman numerals
36. Wicked
38. Lair
39. Bookish
41. About a US quart
49. French for "Summer"
50. Withdraw
53. In general
57. Man's lotion
59. Diva's solo
60. Views
61. An essay
62. Back
63. Makes a mistake
64. Cubic meter
65. 36 inches
42. Give as an example
44. Spartan
45. Delete
46. Cite
47. Express audibly
48. Pepperwort
51. Vipers
52. Not this
53. Not under
54. Region
55. Teller of untruths
56. Piecrust ingredient
58. Gorilla
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even desirable.
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by Michelle Seu
Aquarius (Jan. 21 - Feb. 19):
Go in search of
mimosas, massages
and fine leather
goods, Water Bearer, because
this is the week to treat yourself.
Can’t find those Watch
Parks and Recreation, at least.
Leo (July 23 - Aug. 22):
You may feel like you’re
not getting much done
this week, but at least
you took the time to
open a real newspaper. Your
grandpa would be so proud.
The Slum Starry Horoscope
Pisces (Feb. 20 - Mar. 20):
Don’t be so hard on other
people this week. Unless
they steal your food, in
which case no jury would
convict you.
Virgo (Aug. 23 - Sept. 23):
Nobody likes group
projects, so why not take
initiative and do it solo
Take all the action. Get
everyone’s grade. Don’t give it
back when they ask. It’s yours,
damn it.
Aries (Mar. 21 - Apr. 20):
This week, it’s all about
keeping the balance in your
life. Work on it and you’ll be
able to carry all those textbooks
you don’t use on your head!
Libra (Sept. 24 - Oct. 23):
Don’t let other
people’s negativity
bring you down. Who
says there’s no such
thing as unicorns when you can
totally make one in the bio labs
Taurus (Apr. 21 - May 21):
Be sincere when dealing
with people this week.
Tell them how you really
feel, even - nay, especially
- if you feel like a beached
whale.
Scorpio (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22):
People can be so
unreliable, can’t they In
the sage words of Sweet
Brown, “ain’t nobody got
time for that.” Especially not you.
Ugh. People.
Gemini (May 22 - June 21):
Keep your inner energy
at an even flow, Gemini.
Depending on who you
are, that might mean
skipping Taco Bell.
Sagittarius (Nov. 23 - Dec. 21 ):
The pre-spring break
project rush is upon us,
but try to get your mind off
it. Like...just go back to bed, man.
It’ll all be over when you wake up.
Trust us.
Cancer (June 22 - July 22):
Think before you act
this week. Actually,
all the time. Are you
listening now that it’s in the
Retriever Weekly horoscope
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If you’ve been letting
your heart rule your
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correct, since the
heart pumps blood to the brain.
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Tuesday,
Mar. 12, 2013
SPORTS
Goalie change for men’s lax
Head Coach Don Zimmerman gives young goalie a chance to prove himself
BY Ryan Harrison
Assistant Sports Editor
Half way through their non conference schedule,
men’s lacrosse coach Don Zimmerman has put his
defense into the hands of a highly touted, but inexperienced
sophomore goalkeeper in an effort to
turn the tides for the Retrievers.
Wes DiRito was InsideLacrosse’s 14th ranked
goalie in the 2011 recruiting class and a member
of the Under Armour All- American Underclassmen
team in 2010, but was behind senior Adam Cohen
on the depth chart until this past weekend.
DiRito got the nod against Johns Hopkins this
weekend, and made nine saves in the contest including
four in the first quarter. The Retrievers
could not outlast the Blue Jays attack, however, and
fell to 1 -4 on the year.
“I thought he did a heck of a job in his first start.
Playing Hopkins on Homewood Field is a tough assignment,”
Zimmerman said. “I thought he held up
well especially after that first quarter. He settled
in; I thought he saw the ball well. Hopkins has a
ton of shooters, so I was pleased with Wes’ performance.”
“It was a tough start to come out here to Homewood
Field,” DiRito said. “I think our team and our
captains really made me feel confident in there,
and the whole team was very supportive. The defense,
middies and offense all the way through
were very supportive. It was a big help coming into
this game.”
DiRito saw his first collegiate lacrosse action
when he replaced Cohen at the start of the fourth
quarter versus Loyola after the Greyhounds scored
Ryan Harrison-TRW
Sophomore goalkeeper Wes DiRito had nine saves against
number five Johns Hopkins at Homewood Field this past
Friday. DiRito will make his first home start against High Point
Saturday at 1 pm.
17 goals. DiRito made just one save and had four
goals against in the loss.
Fighting for the starting spot is not new to Cohen,
who played in nine games and had eight starts
in his freshman season before losing the job to Brian
McCullough the next year.
Cohen started just two games in his sophomore
year, versus Johns Hopkins and Maryland, and relieved
McCullough in the second half versus Rutgers.
Cohen took and held the starting spot throughout
the 2012 season and posted a career high .469
saving percentage with a 5- 8 record. The senior
started the Retrievers’ first four games this year,
and stopped .412 percent of his shots faced.
Cohen’s numbers have not fallen off dramatically
since last season, and one personnel change cannot
fix all of UMBC’s problems, but the Retrieves
need to find a cure to the big runs they have given
up to opponents recently.
“Wes is the guy right now,” Zimmerman said. “ We
wanted to give Wes a chance at playing at home,
one start is not enough.”
DiRito will benefit from a full week of practice
behind the first defensive unit and as the quarterback
of the clearing plays, a position he looked uncomfortable
in against Hopkins.
“I thought we had some clears that were there
that our guys didn’t see and capitalize on,” Zimmerman
said.
The sophomore struggled clearing the ball and
was credited with three turnovers. The Retrievers
failed to clear the ball six times in the game, but
have been averaging around an 80 percent success
rate.
DiRito will remain the starter for the Retrievers
as they take on High Point University this Saturday
at UMBC Stadium.
rhar1@umbc.edu
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Vermont
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Baseball @
Delaware
4-12
Baseball @
Mt. St. Mary’s 3-1
Baseball @
Mt. St. Mary’s
5-3
M. Basketball v.
Hartford
69-62
M. Basketball v.
M. Lacrosse @
Hopkins
M. Tennis v. Navy
M. Tennis v.
Delaware
Softball v.
Princeton
72-85
Softball v. Howard
7-13
5-2
5-2
2-12
3-2
Softball v. Marist
Softball v. Marist
W. Basketball v.
Vermont
W. Lacrosse @
Maryland
W. Lacrosse v.
Drexel
W. Tennis V.
Delaware
1-8
43-47
10-17
14-8
4-3
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Baseball @ Georgetown
3 p.m.
Softball v. Mount St. Mary’s
2 p.m.
Friday 3/15
Softball v. La Salle
1:45 p.m.
Softball v. Morgan State
4 p.m.
W. Lacrosse v. Mount St. Mary’s
7 p.m.
W. Tennis v. Towson
1 p.m.
Saturday 3/16
Baseball v. Binghampton
3:30 p.m. & 6:30 p.m.
M. Lacrosse V. High Point
1 p.m.
Softball v. Hampton
1:45 p.m.
Softball v. Princeton
4 p.m.
Sunday 3/17
Baseball v. Binghamton
12 p.m.
Softball v. Georgetown
1:30 p.m.

SPORTS Tuesday,
Mar. 12, 2013
17
Baseball sweeps
the Mount
Chattin’ With...
Kristin Bilney
W. Lacrosse
Interview conducted by Nathan Grube
TRW: What kind of
workout do you like to
do during the season
TRW: What is the
difference between
workouts in the
offseason and
workouts during the
season
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courtesy athletic communications
Junior Bobby Applegate gave up just two runs on eight hits Sunday versus
Mount St. Mary’s. Applegate allowed only one hit in his last three innings
before freshman closer Mike Gomez closed out the game.
By Nick wells
Senior Staff Writer
The first wins of the season
are now in the books for the
UMBC baseball team as the
Retrievers swept Mount Saint
Mary’s over the weekend by
scores of 3- 1 and 5 -3.
Coach Mumma and his staff
appear to have found answers
for the lingering issues on the
mound as starting pitchers
Mac Gill and Bobby Applegate
displayed solid performances
against the Mountaineers,
both going seven innings and
recording wins.
“Starting pitching was key
in this weekend’s series. The
big key right now is that they
are working very quickly,”
Mumma said. “They are getting
a lot of strikes early in
the count and throwing secondary
pitches for strikes.
They’re hitting their locations,
getting ahead of hitters
and going right at them
which is what we have been
preaching to them. Attack
hitters and let the defense
work behind you.”
Gill gave up only one run
on seven hits on Saturday
while Applegate gave up two
runs on eight hits on Sunday.
Freshman Mike Gomez came
in for closing duties in both
games, pitching a total of
three scoreless innings over
the weekend to record the
first two saves of his college
career and matches the save
total from the 2012 season.
He is the first UMBC pitcher
to record back to back saves in
ten years.
Through eighteen total innings
of baseball the Retrievers
walked only three Mountaineer
batters, all three
being on Saturday.
Despite an early 2 -0 deficit
during Sunday’s home
opener Applegate remained
poised, allowing only one hit
in his final three innings of
work. Meanwhile the offense
scored four runs in the fourth
and held the lead from there
on.
“My slider was the big difference
in the first couple
innings,” Applegate said. “It
was a little too soft and loopy.
I got that down a little bit later
in the game.”
Outfielder Rob McCabe and
second baseman Vince Corbi
led the offense over the
weekend. Both players recorded
multiple hits on Saturday
and Sunday including
McCabe’s perfect 3- 3 with
an RBI and two runs scored
and Corbi’s two hits and two
RBI’s on Sunday.
McCabe’s had the hot bat
of late, hitting .600 over the
past three games with a team
leading .300 on the short season.
“After the 0- 12 start [at
the plate], I just went back
to work after the Delaware
game,” McCabe said. “I [started]
making sure I was closed
off and not thinking too much
up there. Just seeing the ball
and hitting it.”
This weekend’s sweep improves
UMBC’s record to
2 -4 on the season and 64-
22 -1 all time against Mount
St. Mary’s. The Retrievers
have played and defeated the
Mountaineers more than any
other team in program history.
UMBC’s next game is a midweek
contest at Georgetown
before conference play begins
with a double header at
home against Binghamton on
March 16.
nwells2@umbc.edu
To workout with Coach
Kenner every Tuesday
and Thursday. We are not
getting our leg muscles
huge which would slow us
down. We do bodyweight
stuff and condition on the
field.
TRW: What kind of
diet do you have to
stay in game shape
It’s hard to keep a diet on
campus especially since
we have such a crazy
schedule. I’m on campus
from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. So
we have to try to eat as
healthy as possible, I usually
eat at the commons
and get the salad place
and try to stay away from
all the fast food.
TRW: What kind of
things to you do to
try and stay away
from injuries during
the season
Treatment every day after
practice, we get tape
before. We make sure we
take care of our bodies
on and off the field. We
cannot put anything in
our body that will slow us
down or hurt us.
They are equally as hard.
In the offseason it is harder
to be motivated to get
up and go to practice
and you have to work
harder because you are
doing it alone. In season
you have your teammates
helping you and cheering
you on.
TRW: How do you
manage with such a
hectic schedule to get
enough sleep
That’s tough, I’m in class
until seven everyday and
I still have not showered
since practice, so I have to
find time to shower and
do my homework and
just try to get to bed at a
decent time. I get enough
sleep.
TRW: What do you
plan to do with your
major after graduation
and how did you
decide this
I want to be a special
education teacher in
elementary school. I want
to do it in Howard County
where I went to high
school. In high school we
had a friends club and I
love working with special
ed students, it is so rewarding.
TRW: Why did you
choose to start
playing lacrosse
All my friends were playing
it and I actually played
softball which was in the
same season so I had to
give that up. I was pretty
good, not trying to talk
myself up. I love lacrosse
and I have been with
[Coach] Tony [Giro] since
seventh grade, he was my
club coach and he made it
so much fun.
TRW: Why did you
choose to come to
UMBC
Tony is a big reason, he’s
the best coach I ever had.
It’s close to home and the
education system is really
good. It is not too big, I
really like it, it’s a perfect
fit.
TRW: Do you have any
pregame rituals
I eat a Kit kat before
every game, randomly. No
reason, it just feels right
to have a Kit Kat.

18
Good CAll
Men’s bball falls in semifinals
By Dan Levin
Sports Editor
The UMBC men’s basketball
team had not won a game in
the America East Conference
tournament since the 2008- 09
season when they made it to
the championship game. They
came in this past weekend with
a first year coach in Aki Thomas
who had been appointed
to that position just two days
before the start of practice
and they were the sixth seed
against third seeded Hartford
in the first round.
That didn’t seem to matter to
these Retrievers as they took
down the Hawks in their first
round game, 69- 62, behind
fantastic performances from
seniors Brian Neller and Ryan
Cook.
Cook poured in 24 points
against Hartford, scoring from
both inside and outside while
Neller added 20, his first 20
point performance of the season.
Junior Chase Plummer and
senior Adrian Satchell both
ran into foul trouble in the first
half, giving freshman Malik
Garner a chance to play a lot of
minutes. He played well, scoring
four points and bringing
in seven rebounds. After Hartford
went into the half with a
24- 22 lead, UMBC came out of
the locker room on fire, hitting
nine of their first ten shots, led
by Cook who scored 19 in the
half.
UMBC shot 79 percent (15-
19) in the second half and 55
percent for the game, their
highest field goal percentage of
the season.
“It was a team effort, guys really
battled, we just didn’t want
to go away,” UMBC Head Coach
Aki Thomas said. “Defensively
we got the stops we needed
and it’s a good win for our program.”
The win advanced the Retrievers
to the semifinals
where they faced second seeded
Vermont. UMBC lost both
previous meetings to the Catamounts
this season and faced
a tough challenge against the
bigger Vermont team, especially
without UMBC’s starting
center, 6’10” Brett Roseboro.
As the Retrievers prepared
for their semifinal matchup,
they got a nice sendoff from the
UMBC spirit squads at the team
hotel.
Once the game started, UMBC
picked up right where they left
off from the second half against
Hartford. Cook played brilliantly,
starting 6 -6 from the field
despite double teams and difficult
shots. He finished the half
with 16 points on 7 -9 shooting.
Neller ran into foul trouble
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nitin sampathi-TRW
Seniors Ryan Cook, Brian Neller and Adrian Satchell capped off their
senior campaigns with strong performances in UMBC’s first America East
Conference game victory since 2009.
along with Plummer but it
didn’t matter as every Retriever
got their shots to fall. Sophomore
Joey Getz went a perfect
3 -3 from the floor and junior
point guard Quentin Jones
even hit two three’s. As a team,
the Retrievers hit eight three’s
in the first half, shot 55 percent
and led 40 -37.
“I’ve never seen a shooting
performance like that in my
life,” Vermont Head Coach John
Becker said after the game. “We
were just hoping they’d cool
down eventually. For awhile
there it was raining three’s.”
The Retrievers did in fact
cool down in the second half
as Vermont stifled the Retriever
offense and Cook, who
only took three shots after the
break. The Catamounts began
putting larger defenders on
Cook who got around most of
them but then would run into
one or two more defenders
who rotated over to help.
Despite that, the Retrievers
continued to lead and went up
by eight on a Neller three with
15:26 left in the game. Then
came a haymaker from Vermont.
After a Plummer turnover on
the next Retriever possession
and a media timeout, the Catamounts
came down the floor
and got a three from Candon
Rusin to cut the deficit to five.
After Cook missed a jumper,
Rusin got another open
look from three and drilled it
along with a foul committed
by Quentin Jones. Rusin hit
the free throw to complete the
four point play and bring Vermont
within one.
Neller then missed a three
for UMBC leading to a Vermont
fast break where Luke Apfeld
put in a layup plus the foul. He
hit his free throw, completing a
10- 0 run for Vermont that lasted
all of 1:02.
“That was a very crucial part
of the game,” UMBC Coach Aki
Thomas said. “That affected us
a lot. It killed some of the momentum
we had built beforehand.”
The Retrievers continued
to battle but eventually fell to
Vermont 85 -72 as Rusin hit
another dagger three down
the stretch and the Retrievers
struggled to score, making just
seven field goals in the second
half, shooting 32 percent.
“I’m proud of these guys, I’m
very proud of the effort they
gave to me this year,” Thomas
said. “Moving forward we’ve
got a lot of things to work on.”
UMBC will lose their three
seniors, Ryan Cook, Brian
Neller and Adrian Satchell
who all played some of the
best basketball of their careers
over the weekend. Cook and
Neller played great offensively
while Satchell was great on the
boards, especially offensively
where he had multiple second
chance points.
Earlier this season, Coach
Thomas announced that local
products Will Darley (Dulaney
High) and Charles Taylor
Jr. (Montrose Christian) have
signed National Letters of Intent
to come to UMBC next season.
Both have a season of prep
school under their belt which
should help them as freshmen.
“Charles is a high level athlete
that will bring a lot of energy
to our program. He is a tremendous
slasher and finisher,”
Thomas said in a press release.
“Will has a tremendous upside
and high basketball IQ. We will
look to have him fill the void
left by the graduation of Brian
Neller.”
daniel23@umbc.edu
Tuesday,
Mar. 12, 2013
SPORTS
Ryan Cook
is this week’s Athlete of the Week
By DAN LEVIN
Sports Editor
Ryan Cook played
phenomenal this season on
his way to being named to the
America East All Conference
Second Team at the awards
banquet this past weekend in
Albany. Cook then went out
and showed why he earned
that award, scoring 44
points in two AEC tournament
games. In the quarterfinals
against Hartford, Cook scored
19 of his 24 points in the
second half, leading UMBC
to 69 62 victory. He hit 8 13
shots from the field including
his first six of the second
half. In the semifinals against
Vermont, Cook picked up
right where he left off, hitting
his first seven shots from the
field including some with a
very high degree of difficulty.
He scored 16 points in the
half and finished with 20
in the game along with five
assists and four rebounds.
The former Division Two
walk on turned Division
One walk on, Cook will now
graduate with a degree in
The men’s tennis team got
two much needed victories
this weekend at the UMBC
Tennis Complex. The Retrievers
downed the Naval Academy
on Saturday before overcoming
Delaware the next
day. UMBC is now 5- 5 with
seven matches remaining before
the America East Conference
Championship.
Freshmen Justin Carter and
Melker Svard, and sophomore
Kamal Patel won their
singles events in both matches
over the weekend. Svard
teamed with classmate Eliot
Loubatie against Navy to take
their third doubles match of
the season.
Carter played the number
one singles match in both
contests over the weekend.
The freshman has playing
the number one match all
season and took both matches
this weekend in two sets,
surrendering just six points
throughtout.
The combination of freshman
Alex Drean and sophomore
Daniel Gray also went
financial economics. “Guys
like Ryan Cook don’t come
around often,” UMBC Coach
Aki Thomas said. “To lose
him to graduation is great
but to lose him period is not
so great because it’s hard
to find replacements for
guys that truly love and are
passionate about the sport of
basketball.”
daniel23@umbc.edu
file photo
Men’s tennis
improves to .500
BY Ryan Harrison
Assistant Sports Editor
courtesy ahletic communications
undefeated over the weekend.
Drean added a point for
the Retrievers in the number
three singles event by defeating
Navy’s Austin Jones in
three sets. Gray defeated Delaware’s
Jason Derene in the
number six match in two sets
to give UMBC the 5- 2 victory.
The Retrievers did not earn
the doubles point against
Delaware, as the duos of
Carter and senior Gaulthier
Berret, and Svard-Loubatie
dropped close matches to the
Blue Hens.
The Retrieves travel to
South Carolina to take on
the College of Charleston on
March 21.
rhar1@umbc.edu

SPORTS Tuesday,
Mar. 12, 2013
19
Women’s basketball takes early exit
By Dan Levin
Sports Editor
As the calendar turned to March, every men’s and
women’s Division One basketball program has one
goal in mind: earning a berth in the NCAA Tournament.
For UMBC women’s basketball that chance
began and ended this weekend in the America East
Conference tournament.
Thee Retrievers came in as as the three seed taking
on sixth seeded Vermont. Other then the top
seeded Albany Great Danes who went undefeated,
file photo
Senior guard Brittany Crowell led UMBC in three-point shooting
throughout the season, but none of the Retrievers could get their
shots from beyond the arc to fall against the Catamounts.
the conference remained mostly wide open with
four teams at 6 -10 including UMBC and Vermont.
The Catamounts came out with a strong game
plan to take away senior point guard Raven Harris.
She spent all afternoon being doubled by Vermont
and they really denied her the ball in the backcourt.
Constantly fighting two defenders visibly
tired the All -Conference Second Team performer
and helped Vermont earn the win, 47 43.
Women’s tennis defeats UDel
By Farhan Nadeem
Contributing Writer
“The double team was a good strategy by their
coaching staff,” Harris said. “It was pretty exhausting
but we found a way around it, we put the
ball in other people’s hands and both teams were
fatigued so we can’t use that as a reason for our
shooting percentage or the loss.”
Harris finished just 4 -23 from the floor and the
Retrievers as a team shot only 25 percent, their
second worst percentage of the season. UMBC
also did not hit a three point shot for the first time
since January 19, 2012 against Binghamton and
it’s just the second time that’s happened since
2009.
While problems from the field and the double
team on Harris hurt UMBC, their biggest problem
in the game came on the free throw line. UMBC
shot just 52 percent from the line, hitting only 15
of their 29 attempts.
Despite the poor performance, the Retrievers
did tie the game at 43 with 36 seconds left, but on
the Catamounts next possession Lauren Wheeler
hit a huge three to give the Catamounts the win
and end the Retrievers season.
“I’m not really that upset because we played really
hard,” UMBC Coach Phil Stern said. “I’m proud
of our girls. If we didn’t give a good effort I’d be
upset but the effort was there. We couldn’t make a
shot, we haven’t been able to make a shot in about
two weeks and we can’t miss 14 foul shots.”
The Retrievers lose seniors Kristin Coles, Brittany
Crowell, Kim Browning and Harris next year
along with Lauren Chase and Bria White who left
the team during the season. That means UMBC
loses 76 percent of their scoring from this season
and their leading scorer returning will be sophomore
Ashley Lambert.
Stern announced earlier
in the season that
he signed three recruits
during the early signing
period. Taylor McCarley
from Bowie, Emily Russo
from Woodbine and Sara
Terbet from Delta, Pennsylvania
have all signed
National Letters of Intent
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Senior point guard Raven Harris finished her career in fifth place in
the America East’s single-season record for steals with 109. Harris
led the Retrievers with 13 points against Vermont.
to come to UMBC.
“This is certainly a well rounded class,” Stern said
in a press release. “We’ve hit some different needs
moving forward and we are very excited about the
future.”
daniel23@umbc.edu
courtesy ahletic communications
Junior Josefin Stange-Jonsson won the number four
singles match after batteling back from match point.
The UMBC women’s tennis team
competed with the University of Delaware
Sunday afternoon at the UMBC
Tennis Complex. The Retrievers overpowered
their opponents, winning 4 3
in the first women’s match played on
UMBC campus this year 2013.
Junior Josefin Stange- Jonsson warded
off a match point and fought back
after being behind in a tiebreaker to
win in three sets that led them to their
victory. In the number four singles position,
Stange -Jonsson won the first
set over Nataliya Naumova, 6 4, but fell
short on the second set, 6 1. After coming
back in the final set and moving to a
tiebreaker, Naumova took a 5 2 lead, yet
it did not hinder the Stange- Jonsson
from winning six of the next seven
points to give UMBC the win. UMBC has
won two straight matches and sits at
4 7 on the campaign.
Stange -Jonsson along with freshman
Julia Sauer won at number one doubles,
8 -5, while sophomore Isabel Aldunate
and freshman Madlena Kurasz
were the victors at number three doubles
to give the Retrievers the doubles
point. A 3 -1 Retriever lead was pushed
by senior Heidi Danielsson and Sauer
as both won in straight sets at two and
three singles, respectively. Danielsson
defeated Carmen Lai, 6- 3, 7 -6 while
Sauer defeated Dorothy Safron 6 -4, 6-
4. The Blue Hens won the number one,
five and six singles.
The Retrievers next match takes
place at Towson on March 15.
bl19339@umbc.edu

Piling
them on
Women’s lax has scored
double digit goals in four
of six games this season.
They take on Mount St.
Mary’s Friday night at
UMBC Stadium.