Archive | November, 2011
SU Football wins first D-III tournament game in 15 years
by Corey Sznajder The Salisbury University football team (10-1, 7-0 Conference) is heading to the second round of the Division III tournament for the first time since 1986. The Sea Gulls defeated the Western New England Golden Bears (10-2, 7-0 Conference) 62-24 on Saturday afternoon. “I was a little nervous coming into the game, but [...]
Continue reading...Turkeys for trophies
22. November 2011
by Mariah Baughn Nov. 17 was a cold and rainy day, but 324 participants still came out to run or walk in the Salisbury University’s 29th annual “Turkey Trot.” The Trot was a 5K, beginning at Maggs Gymnasium and circulating the campus. The entry fee was $5 or a toy donation for the “Toys for [...]
Continue reading...Customers and stores prepare for Black Friday
22. November 2011
Black Friday means long lines, cheap deals and competition between shoppers and businesses alike. Customers endure cold weather and eccentric crowds every year to get the best deals on gifts for the holiday season. Many will wait in lines for four or five hours. However, Economics and Finance Professor Dustin Chambers advised against waiting for [...]
Continue reading...Redistricting plan to take Salisbury into the 21st century
22. November 2011
Salisbury citizens may soon be experiencing a change in city council because of a redistricting plan proposed by the mayor. According to the 2010 census, out of the 30,607 people that claimed the city of Salisbury as their place of residence, 44 percent were black. On the city council only one out of the five [...]
Continue reading...Graduate Student Council elects officers
22. November 2011
by Mariah Baughan The graduate program has about 700 students and assistants, but this is the first year the graduate program has ever been represented as a council. The Graduate Student Council has been working since the beginning of this semester to help improve the graduate program. They already achieved financial equality for graduate student [...]
Continue reading...First Henson dean remembered for his spirit
22. November 2011
by Alexandra Young John R. Molenda passed away peacefully and left behind a legacy to all that he impacted in a positive way on Nov. 4. Molenda was born April 12, 1931 in Scranton, Pa., to John and Anna Seashock Molenda. Throughout his life, he accomplished many things such as serving in the army, [...]
Continue reading...ASA takes part in flash mob trend
22. November 2011
by Adedoyin Junaid What seemed like a typical dinner at Dorchester Dining Hall took a drastic turn in Oct. when wall-to-wall speakers began to blare the music of African singer, Jessy Matador. The flash mob was led by Salisbury University sophomore Georgette Ndamukong. Wearing black T-shirts, African Student Association members burst from all corners of [...]
Continue reading...SU student club teaches sailing
22. November 2011
by Geoffrey Gold The Sailing Team has been a Salisbury University club organization since the 2007- 2008 school year. The team competes in the Middle Atlantic Intercollegiate Sailing Association in the East Coast Southern Division. SU is one of 26 colleges and universities in the MAISA. “It’s really simple and it’s a lot of fun,” [...]
Continue reading...Men’s basketball tips off season with win
22. November 2011
by Josh Bond The Salisbury University men’s basketball team opened up their regular season with a hard-fought win against Stevenson University, defeating the Mustangs 73-61 in the first round of the 2011 Pride of Maryland Tournament. The victory also gave SU’s new head coach, Josh Merkel, his first career win. “I’m happy for our guys,” [...]
Continue reading...Athlete Spotlight: Allison Bloodsworth
22. November 2011
Senior forward Alison Bloodsworth played a huge role for the field hockey team this year. The Delmar, Md. native posted 31 points for the Sea Gulls this year. The Flyer sat down with Alison and ask her a few questions. How did you pick Salisbury University? “I grew up in the area. I knew [...]
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22. November 2011
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