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In the April 30, 2013 issue of The Flyer, there were some incorrect crime statistics and information provided in the graphic “Campus Crimes,” accompanying the article “Boston Bombings prompt examination, growth of campus safety protocols.” Firstly, the University of Maryland Eastern Shore murder occurred in February of 2013, not April. Secondly, the Morgan State [...]
Continue reading...The saga of an Honors student
7. May 2013
BY AMANDA BIEDERMAN Gull Life Editor I’ll never forget the moment I decided I wanted to become a Salisbury University Sea Gull. It was a cold, rainy day in March during my senior year of high school, and I had decided to attend Scholar’s Day on a whim. Shivering and wishing I had thought [...]
Continue reading...Party Girl Problems: 5 Things We Wish We Could Have Told Ourselves Freshman year
7. May 2013
BY ABIGAIL COLBY Party Girl Problems Columnist In honor of our seniors who will be graduating in two short weeks, Party Girl Problems has compiled a comprehensive list of things we wish we could have told ourselves freshman year before our college journey began. So whether you spent your first year of college running [...]
Continue reading...S.C. Dem’s comment exemplifies common racial tension in politics
7. May 2013
BY STEVEN CENNAME Editorial Editor Anybody who frequently reads my column knows that my opinions on American politics are left-of-center. However, that does not prevent me from calling out the half-wits on my side of the fence when it comes to the rampant stupidity in politics. The idiot-of-the-week is the chairman of the South [...]
Continue reading...Letter to the Editor
7. May 2013
Written in Response to “Party Girl Problems: 5 things we LOVE about college,” from the April 30, 2013 edition of The Flyer. Here is my point-by-point response to the last issue’s Party Girl Problems “editorial,” which I had several problems with. 1. Mini bottles of wine and liquor: If you need a constant [...]
Continue reading...Letter to the Editor
30. April 2013
My heartfelt thanks go out to the more than 800 students who volunteered to participate in April 20’s “The Big Event.” That so many SU students would get up early and give their Saturday to this larger community effort speaks to your character and commitment to the public good! I’ve heard many people who live [...]
Continue reading...Party Girl Problems: 5 things we LOVE about college
30. April 2013
BY ABIGAIL COLBY Party Girl Problems Columnist While many of you seniors are probably finding yourselves in the midst of the inevitable panic attack that occurs as the last semester comes to a close, it may be less depressing to spend this time reminiscing on all of the good memories, friends you’ve made and [...]
Continue reading...A personal view of the Boston Marathon Bombings
30. April 2013
BY JESSICA BLUM Staff Writer As I’m sure you all know of the tragic event that occurred on April 15 in Boston, Mass., some people got a closer look than we did. The marathon that was taking place was in honor of the Sandy Hook shooting a few months back, and some of the [...]
Continue reading...What defines happiness?
30. April 2013
BY AJIA ALLEN Staff Writer A nap during finals week, extra credit and a Gull Card full of dining dollars defines happiness for Salisbury University students and is sadly temporary at best. Distinguished philosophers presented the question last Saturday at the 33rd annual Philosophy Symposium to a room of eager listeners. Happiness is a [...]
Continue reading...Foxx nominated to lead Transportation Department
30. April 2013
BY STEVEN CENNAME Editorial Editor With a crumbling infrastructure, the job of the Secretary of Transportation is going to be one of the most important in the American government over the next few years. Forty-two year-old Anthony Foxx, the current mayor of Charlotte, N.C., was selected by President Obama on Saturday to replace the [...]
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7. May 2013
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