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Towson’s campus and community news source.
Towson, Maryland
Joined June 2008
A point of clarity: This resolution is the SGA's strong recommendation for the TU Foundation to divest from certain companies. Its passage does not mean the TU Foundation has divested.
BREAKING: The Towson University Student Government Association passed a resolution for the TU Foundation to divest from companies funding the killing of "civilians involved in the Israel-Palestine conflict.".
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BREAKING: The Towson University Student Government Association passed a resolution for the TU Foundation to divest from companies funding the killing of "civilians involved in the Israel-Palestine conflict.".
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Our website has been down, and we are working to fix the issue. Our reporters are still working on their stories, and once the site's back, we will continue bringing you the news that matters. We apologize for the inconvenience.
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RT @TowerlightSprts: On Saturday May 4, the No. 1 seeded Towson men’s lacrosse team won the CAA Championship title with a 15-6 win over Del….
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The person had fled from Washington and W. Pennsylvania avenues after a reported shoplifting. They've been taken into custody, and no weapon was found, according to a message from Baltimore County detective Trae Corbin.
TUPD have an armed person in custody near University Avenue and Towsontown Boulevard, according to a campus safety alert.
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Towsontown Boulevard is currently closed to traffic between University and Burke avenues.
TUPD have an armed person in custody near University Avenue and Towsontown Boulevard, according to a campus safety alert.
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TUPD have an armed person in custody near University Avenue and Towsontown Boulevard, according to a campus safety alert.
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Based on police scanner activity, the fire was reported shortly after 1 p.m. and seemed to be under control about 25 minutes later.
The Baltimore County Fire Department responded to a "small fire in the Residence Tower trash chute," according to a TU public safety alert. The fire has been extinguished.
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The Baltimore County Fire Department responded to a "small fire in the Residence Tower trash chute," according to a TU public safety alert. The fire has been extinguished.
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TU decision day moves to May 15 amid FAFSA delays.
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By Gabriel Donahue, editor-in-chief Towson University has pushed back its 2024 decision day by two weeks amid federal delays in reporting student financial aid information to colleges and universit…
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Towson University will open at noon due to inclement weather.
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Basic Needs Hub expands programming, resources.
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By Gabriel Donahue, editor-in-chief Towson University’s Basic Needs Hub has again expanded its resources and programming ahead of the upcoming spring semester. Two “little pantries” have been inst…
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Update: Towson's campus will remain closed until 10 a.m. Wednesday.
Tuesday classes have been moved online due to the snow, according to a campus-wide email. Campus should open by noon, but employees are encouraged to work remotely if possible.
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Tuesday classes have been moved online due to the snow, according to a campus-wide email. Campus should open by noon, but employees are encouraged to work remotely if possible.
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TU staff members are now starting their day after a delayed opening due to last night's storm. A TU spokesperson said the campus has not seen significant damages, nor have power outages been reported.
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Participants in pro-Palestine protest face possible conduct violations.
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By Gabriel Donahue, editor-in-chief Students who participated in an on-campus die-in supporting Palestine last month may have violated Towson University’s conduct code, according to emails from adm…
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Three academic buildings without water due to water main issue.
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By Gabriel Donahue, Editor-in-Chief, and Jake Shindel, deputy sports editor Water service has been shut off for three academic buildings due to an underground water main issue discovered Thursday e…
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Armed robbery occurs outside West Village Commons.
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By Gabriel Donahue, Editor-in-Chief An armed robbery occurred on campus outside West Village Commons Saturday evening, according to the Towson University Police Department. Three unknown susp…
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