News Section
May 1, 201212:27 am
Relay for Life Wraps Up Successful Year
By Jessy Schroeder, Former News Editor
On Tuesday, April 17 the committee for Relay for Life at St. Mary’s College held a meeting to discuss what has been accomplished throughout the year in their fight against cancer. For the recent Relay for Life event that was held on Feb. 11-12 in the Michael P. O’Brien Athletics and Recreation Center, the team [...]
April 17, 201212:18 am
Students, Staff Protest in Living Rage Rally
By Anna Davis, Former Features Editor
On Friday afternoon, April 13, a crowd of students, faculty, and staff members marched across campus to raise awareness about how staff members at the College are not receiving a living wage. The members of Students for a Democratic Society (SDS) called the rally “Living Rage.” “This march is to show how serious we are,” [...]
April 17, 201212:17 am
Wiebers Awarded Fulbright to South Korea
By Maria Smaldone, Assistant Editor
It was announced on March 12 that Leon Wiebers, Assistant Professor of Theater, Film, and Media Studies (TFMS) and scenography, was awarded a Fulbright research grant for the 2012-2013 academic year. He will travel to Seoul, South Korea to work on his project, entitled “Traditional and Modern Modes in Dress for Performance,” at the Seoul [...]
May 1, 20124:33 pm
Suicide Awareness Video Produced by Former Student Trustee
By Danny Ruthenberg-Marshall, Former Student Trustee
Suicide and depression have long been held as taboo subjects in our modern society and through many points in history. The St. Mary’s Health and Counseling Center, along with videographer Danny Ruthenberg-Marshall, decided to make this video in order to breach that taboo and attempt to reach out to anyone in society going through similar [...]
May 1, 201212:24 am
The Pub Obtains Correct Liquor License One Year Later
By Monique Thompson, Staff Writer
The St. Mary’s County Alcohol Beverage Board has approved a beer and wine license for The Pub on campus. Although supplies and other details are being worked out by St. Mary’s food vendor, Bon Appetit, The Pub is set to sell alcoholic beverages no later than next semester. After previously having problems with obtaining a [...]
May 1, 201212:23 am
“Doomsday” for Maryland Budget
By Allison Kight, Assistant Editor
On Wednesday, April 18, President Urgo sent out an all-student email concerning the state budget and how it will affect the recent push for providing the living wage to the staff on campus. In the email Urgo discussed the affect of the Budget Reconciliation and Financing Act (BRFA) on the College’s budget. The state legislature [...]
May 1, 201212:22 am
Spring 2012 Exam Schedule
By Steve Rees, Former Managing Editor
College exams will begin this Thursday, May 3 (following a reading day on May 2), and end on Tuesday, May 8. The schedule below is courtesy of the St. Mary’s website. THURSDAY, MAY 3 M, W or MW classes meeting at 2:40 p.m.: 9:00 – 11:15 a.m. T, R or TR classes meeting at 12:00 p.m.: 2:00 [...]
May 1, 201212:21 am
Sustainability Intern Positions to Continue Next Year
By Steve Rees, Former Managing Editor
In light of College and State of Maryland budget crises this year, the recently terminated Sustainability Fellow position is not scheduled to be reinstated next year despite considerable campus support. Begun in 2008 as a one-year fellowship program, the Sustainability Fellow position was designed as the only full-time sustainability office position. The person holding this [...]
May 1, 201212:20 am
Community Dialogue Features Open Discussions
By Hannah Grabenstein, Editor-in-Chief
Thursdays will now be Community Dialogue nights at The Pub, where, according to an email sent by Associate Professor of Philosophy Sybol Cook Anderson, students, faculty, staff, and other community members will now have, “a space for free and easy discussion of campus community issues.” The inaugural dialogue was held on April 5, when the [...]
April 25, 20121:01 am
News-In-Brief: Rob Fahey to Air Interviews This Week
By Darya Baugh-Ruschman, Staff Writer
On Tuesday, April 17, Rob Fahey, formerly of a member of the Ravyns and currently a member of the Pieces, came to campus and played a set for a small audience on the Campus Center patio. Fahey performed a number of songs, beginning with a cover of the Beatles’ song, “Blackbird.” Also included in his [...]
April 17, 201212:13 am
News-in-Brief: Writing Center to Host SMP Presentation Consultations
By Taylor Schafer, Managing Editor
On Sunday, April 22, the Writing Center will host consultations where seniors preparing for upcoming St. Mary’s Project (SMP) Presentations can practice from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. in LIB 115. Starting at 10 a.m., tutors will be available for individual sessions with students to prepare for presentations. Also, beginning at 5 p.m., tutors will [...]
April 17, 201212:12 am
News-in-Brief: Dove Yearbook Available Before Graduation for First Time
By Jessy Schroeder, Former News Editor
The Dove yearbook for the 2011-2012 school year, which will be available for purchase by students and staff the week before finals, has chosen to take on the theme of “Apocalyptic.” Filling up a total of 81 pages, all in color, this year’s yearbook reflects on the many trials and tribulations the student body has [...]
April 3, 201212:26 am
Seniors Celebrate 50 Days Until Graduation
By Steve Rees, Former Managing Editor
Held on Friday, March 23 at the Historic St. Mary’s City State House, the Class of 2012’s 50 Days Reception marked another milestone towards senior graduation, and a time for introductions, recollection, and celebration. Marking the fiftieth day until graduation for the Class of 2012, the reception ran from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., and [...]
