Read: Han Kang’s “The Vegetarian” What is so great about this novel is how easy it reads. It’s fast-paced, short enough to read in one day and totally enthralling. The haunting story is told in...
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In the wake of recent political events, UMBC students have proven themselves as activists. This activism is gaining traction through the social media accounts of various student groups. Among...
February 3, 2017
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Photo courtesy of Alisdale Hickson via Creative Commons Americans are not the only ones speaking out about the election of Donald Trump. On Saturday, Jan. 21, the day after the inauguration,...
February 1, 2017
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Albert Camus' grave in Lourmarin, France is a popular attraction for fans of his work. Camus' work has been a focus for UMBC writer Ryan Bloom. Photo courtesy of Axel Brocke via Creative Commons...
February 1, 2017
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Photo by James Gallagher for The Retriever From the Commons loop on an abnormally warm winter’s afternoon, you can see the orange-vested workers take off their hard hats, grab their bags and...
February 1, 2017
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Famous for their synchronized and organic rhythms, The XX are one of the most celebrated indie groups to date. Their music is notably influenced by Daft Punk and M83, which is quite evident...
February 1, 2017
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James Van Der Zee, Shirley Chisholm, James Baldwin and Misty Copeland all have one thing in common: They are all iconic African Americans who have influenced and rewritten the course of history. ...
February 1, 2017
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Protesters throughout America are fighting against the nomination of Betsy DeVos for Secretary of Education. It is apparent that she is unqualified for the position and has no experience in public...
January 31, 2017
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For the 89th annual Academy Awards, the nominations can be either predictable or surprising. This could easily be said of the movies themselves. There is always more to a movie than just acting...
January 31, 2017
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With the aid of big names from past generations the MLS is attempting to take soccer in the United States out of the basement of professional sports and onto the forefront of attention for both...
January 30, 2017
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