Tag Archive | "Salisbury University"
SU clubs work together to raise cancer awareness
by Samim Manizade As night descended on Relay for Life last Friday, candles came to life and over a thousand people came together in defiance of cancer. The first Relay for Life began with Dr. Gordy Klatt of Tacoma, Wash. As a colorectal surgeon, he had operated on many patients battled with cancer. In order [...]
Continue reading...Experts talk health care
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
by Amanda Biederman Salisbury University students, faculty and community members gathered Saturday to discuss the ethical implications of health care and poverty at the 32nd Philosophy Symposium, an event which Philosophy Professor Grace Clement dubbed one of the department’s “best and most important traditions.” The symposium was organized by Assistant Philosophy Professor Timothy Stock, who [...]
Continue reading...Wicomico County executive proposes new budget plan
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
by Steven Cenname County executive Rick Pollitt has proposed the budget for Wicomico County for the 2012-2013 fiscal year beginning on July 1. The Wicomico County Council has until June 1 to pass the budget plan. The budget was due to be proposed in mid-April; however, due to uncertainty in the budget of the Maryland [...]
Continue reading...Pulitzer Prize-winner shares riot of a story
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
by Corey Nethen Dick Cooper’s investigative nature not only changed his life, but also transformed the investigation of one of the most notorious prison riots to date. The award-winning journalist visited Salisbury University’s campus on April 30 to share his compelling and inspirational story. The newly-established SU chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists hosted [...]
Continue reading...Federal loan rate could rise
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
by Ramin Gouhari Many at SU could see their federal subsidized loan rates double on July 1. Congress will vote on whether or not to extend the current 3.4 percent rate or double it to 6.8 percent. In recent weeks, President Obama has been visiting campuses across America bringing attention to the issue and stirring [...]
Continue reading...Gullstock raises funds for African well
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
by Amanda Biederman Americans often spend as much as $20 on one nice meal at a restaurant, yet 1 billion people around the world cannot afford to spend this much per person to provide themselves with clean well water for a lifetime, according to charitywater.org The Student Activism Club brought the issue into the spotlight [...]
Continue reading...Be the Match reaches out to minorities
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
by Alex Roulac There is a great need for minority blood marrow donors: Of the 9 million people in the registry only 10 percent are Hispanics, 7 percent are African Americans and 7 percent are Asians according to the “Be the Match” website. Be The Match Foundation will be holding a bone marrow donor registration [...]
Continue reading...Fitness Apps track exercise and diet on the go
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
by Sarah Woods Need help balancing nutrition, exercise and lifestyle? There’s an app for that. With so much nutrition, diet and exercise information available, sometimes it seems like a degree in dietary science would be necessary just to decide what to eat each day. Organizations like the American Heart Association, Centers for Disease Control, MyPyramid [...]
Continue reading...Excitement in the air as Orioles make early-season surge
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
by Mark Eckard In the words of the old Baltimore Orioles rallying cry from the 70s and 80s, “Oriole Magic, feel it happen.” The O’s have rocketed out of the starting gate so far this season, posting an 18-9 record through the first 26 games of their 2012 campaign. A combination of solid starting pitching, [...]
Continue reading...Track teams claim conference titles
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
by Caroline Hayman This past weekend the Salisbury University Men’s and Women’s Track & Field teams traveled to Frostburg, Md., and each claimed Capital Athletic Conference Championships. Junior Chelsea Tavik dominated in the hammer throw, shot put, javelin throw and discus throw, placing first in all four field events. Senior co-ed teammate Jay Drenner won [...]
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