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Marriage equality close for Marylanders
by James Townsend Over the past few weeks, a group of Salisbury University students have been covering the city inch by inch, fighting a grassroots battle for marriage equality. Backed by the organization Equality Maryland, a lesbian, gay, transgender and bisexual civil rights and advocacy group, graduate student Julia Glanz has been coordinating volunteers [...]
Continue reading...Food waste finds new life
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
by Katelyn Draper Banana peels, apple cores, napkins and other scraps typically slip behind the Commons revolving carrier on burgundy trays, disappearing out of sight. But this semester, the mystery is unveiled as the University’s Dining Services introduces their new composting initiative. The gloved hands of the “behind the line” staff hover over the trays [...]
Continue reading...In Memory of Stephen Berstler Jr.
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
by Andrew Cantor and Patrick Drengwitz Editor’s note: It is with a heavy heart that The Flyer announces the loss of one of our own, Stephen Lee Berstler Jr., who passed away Dec. 30, 2011. To a roommate, best friend and brother in arms: What can I say? I miss you like crazy; we [...]
Continue reading...The Republican primaries: The fracturing of a political party
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
The Republican primary elections have turned from what could have been a rallying point for the GOP into petty squabbles and a media goldmine. Former Governor of Massachusetts Mitt Romney is considered to be one of the two frontrunners in the race for the presidential nomination even though he seems to be a fake Republican. [...]
Continue reading...Title IX becomes 40 years old
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
by Corey Sznajder 2012 marks the 40th anniversary of Title IX being made into law, and it has left a big impact on both education and athletics in such a short period of time. The law was designed to end gender discrimination in school activities. Since it has been in action, the number of female [...]
Continue reading...What’s in a credit?
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
by Mary Capper When it comes to determining how much a class at Salisbury University should cost, the only thing that is considered is the number of credits that the class is worth, and not, as some students are coming to realize, how often it meets, how much teacher-student interaction there is or whether the [...]
Continue reading...Men’s B-ball defeats Marymount; looks to finish season strong
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
by Patrick Drengwitz After a slow start, the Sea Gulls (12-9, 5-7 CAC) picked up the pace and tightened up on defense to pick up a home win against the Marymount University Saints (5-15, 1-10 CAC). From the tip-off to about six minutes in, the Saints were easily flustering the Sea Gulls offense and taking [...]
Continue reading...Book sell-back rivalry heats up again
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
by Meryam Gharbi At the end of any semester, students are left with a pile of purchased textbooks and several options as to what to do with them. While some students may decide to keep their books, the majority want to get as much money back as they can by selling them. For most Salisbury [...]
Continue reading...Valentine’s Day in a generation of individuals
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Rising hip-hop artist Drake probably said it best in one of his latest songs, “Doing It Wrong,” saying “We live in a generation of, not being in love, and not being together…” The kids born in the 90s and raised in the new millenium, referred to as Generation Y, should have social welfare at [...]
Continue reading...In the fast lane with the Salisbury Rollergirls
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
by Mariah Baughan Agility, athleticism, hard work and team camaraderie is what it takes to skate for the Salisbury Rollergirls. Ambitious 20 year old, Eva Paxton, aka Buster Skull is a player, coach and the president of the Salisbury Women’s Roller League. All the skaters are required to have a position on and off the [...]
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Tuesday, February 7, 2012
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