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President Manning retires

President Manning retires

EmilyR December 1, 2016

President of Stevenson University Dr. Kevin J. Manning has retired, effective Nov. 29, 2016, according to a statement released by James Stradtner, chair of the Board of Trustees. Manning had planned for...

Editorial: classic television

Editorial: classic television

EmilyR November 22, 2016

When I was younger, I wanted to be an actress; however, I didn’t want to be just any type of actress.  I wanted to be a television actress on sitcoms from the 1960s. Of course, as I got older, I realized...

Editorial: Supporting those who protect us

EmilyR November 10, 2016

Amid the aftermath of a dramatic election, pandemonium has broken out across the country. Whether one is happy about the results of the election, or one is not, there is still much to be thankful for as...

Editorial: Hope when all else fails

Editorial: Hope when all else fails

EmilyR October 27, 2016

Hope has become a cliché.  The word is overused in a variety of campaigns, inspirational posters and tattoos. I am not a big fan of the word, but this summer, hope pulled me through a difficult situation,...

La Día de los Muertos is celebrated mostly in Mexican culture; one tradition is decorating sugar skulls with vivid icing, feathers and glitter.  (Photo from art-is-fun.com)

Day of The Dead spurs reflection and celebration

EmilyR October 27, 2016

La Día de los Muertos, or the Day of the Dead, is a holiday celebrated on Nov. 2 in Hispanic cultures to honor loved ones who have passed away. Famously celebrated with colorful and intricate sugar skulls,...

Editorial: Hometown travel

Editorial: Hometown travel

EmilyR October 13, 2016

Over fall break, I took a trip for my travel writing class to Jefferson County, West Virginia.  I went by myself, and I had the wonderful opportunity to talk to many people along the way, mostly locals...

Editorial: Open-Ended Opportunities

Editorial: Open-Ended Opportunities

September 29, 2016

With graduation quickly approaching for some of us, the term “quarter-life crisis” has become popular among my peers. For many people my age, there was always a general plan: finish high school,...

Editorial: “You don’t look sick!”

EmilyR September 19, 2016

“But you don’t look sick!” Millions of people suffer every day from disabilities.  Disabilities that are not obvious to onlookers are referred to as “invisible disabilities,” or “invisible...

OM North academic center opened

OM North academic center opened

EmilyR August 31, 2016

The Stevenson community celebrated the opening of the Kevin J. Manning Academic Center on the Owings Mills North campus with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, speakers, food and giveaways on Aug. 30, 2016. The...

Sharing family and faith

Sharing family and faith

May 4, 2016

I am very dedicated to my religion, and it usually comes as a surprise to others if I mention that my parents are of two different religions—my mom is Catholic and my dad is Jewish. It has come to be...

Maryland hosts a closed primary, meaning you can only vote within the party with which you have previously registered. (Photos courtesy of GOP.org, Democrats.org)

The State of the Election

EmilyR April 20, 2016

Anyone who knows me knows that I love one thing above all else—the United States of America. This country is unique and strong, and I am truly blessed that I was born here. Due to my love of America,...

Find your passion

EmilyR April 6, 2016

This past week, I was privileged to be able to attend the Eastern Communication Assocation’s (ECA) annual convention in Baltimore as a student volunteer. In my position, I was able to attend sessions...

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