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Outdoor class: Kayaking for credit
by Katelyn Draper Last summer, Environmental Studies Professor William Nelson and History Professor Thomas Horton took students on a five-week course exploring the open waters of the Delmarva Peninsula, engaging with local artists, politicians, park rangers and American Indians. “We want to immerse the students in the different worlds of the bay,” Nelson said. Nelson [...]
Continue reading...Club Spotlight: Star Net
Monday, March 12, 2012
by James Townsend If one thing is for sure, Star Net is not just a student organization, it’s a community. Every Friday at four, aficionados of all things nerdy descend on Fireside Lounge to plan out some of the most elaborate weekend plans any club has ever seen, whether it’s getting together to watch their [...]
Continue reading...New technologies ‘kindle’ a modern education
Monday, March 12, 2012
A textbook can weigh up to five pounds, and when students load up their backpacks for the day, the weight can add up quickly. However, this isn’t a problem for Salisbury University junior and English literature major Camille St. Regis, who uses her Amazon Kindle to hold all her schoolbooks. “I loved the idea of [...]
Continue reading...Health Report: local businesses re-consider the safety of Four Loko
Monday, March 12, 2012
by Sarah Woods Less than one month ago, 13-year-old Michael Truluck of Maryland died after falling out of a vehicle and being hit by a car while under the influence of alcohol, bringing the popular beverage Four Loko back into the spotlight. Initially, it was believed that Michael had been drinking Four Loko before his [...]
Continue reading...Women’s lacrosse caps off historic week
Monday, March 12, 2012
The No. 5 Salisbury Women’s Lacrosse team (4-0) defeated No. 13 Washington and Lee (3-2) in a convincing fashion, toppling the Generals to win their fourth straight and stay undefeated thus far. The Sea Gulls led right from the opening faceoff as junior midfielder Kara Koolage marched down the field to score just ten seconds [...]
Continue reading...What’s next for Peyton Manning?
Monday, March 12, 2012
by Christian Fazzani & Shane Bellingham After 14 seasons, four M.V.P. awards, 11 Pro Bowls and a Lombardi Trophy, Peyton Manning was cut from the Indianapolis Colts. The decision was made on Tuesday to withhold Manning’s $28M bonus. Whether it was because of health concerns or because Andrew Luck was available for the Colts to [...]
Continue reading...Athlete Spotlight: Chris Barnard
Monday, March 12, 2012
by Alexandria Young Senior runner Chris Barnard has had an outstanding career in the track and field program at Salisbury University. His awards include making the All Capital Athletic Conference First Team in the 3,000-meter steeplechase and making the All-Mason-Dixon Conference in the distance medley. Originally from Olney, Md., Chris has been running track since [...]
Continue reading...SU baseball defeats Frostburg 11-2
Monday, March 12, 2012
by Patrick Drengwitz In Salisbury University’s fourth doubleheader of the year, the men’s baseball team was able to pick up an easy first-game against Frostburg State University 11-2, but the momentum did not seem to carry over to the second, as the Bobcats evened up on the Sea Gulls with a 7-0 victory. “We just [...]
Continue reading...Brittingham pitches 2nd consecutive no-hitter as softball splits doubleheader
Monday, March 12, 2012
by Mark Eckard After pitching a no-hitter Friday in the Sea Gulls’ 6-0 victory over Susquehanna, Erika Brittingham did it again Saturday in a 4-0 victory over D’ Youville, striking out ten and benefiting from some great defense behind her. “This no-hitter is all for the defense,” Brittingham said. “Casey (Zaino) made a great diving [...]
Continue reading...Popular music sends negative messages
Monday, March 12, 2012
by Abigail Colby Every savvy partier knows that no gathering is complete without music. But what are the songs and artists we listen to today really promoting? Celebrities in the music industry have proven to be powerful and effective endorsers of products, corporations and charitable organizations. These people’s familiar faces are attention grabbing, and their [...]
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