Stories from the current online edition of Campus Connection. en-us http://www.campusconnectiononline.com Sun, 15 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT Tue, 24 Jun 2008 20:53:23 GMT 20 http://www.campusconnectiononline.com/news/2008/06/15/FrontPage/Localumb.A.Directory.Guide.For.New.Students-2933021.shtml Please wait while the directory loads... 1e2d1e26-69a7-4566-9c0e-40ceefbfecf8 Sun, 15 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT Front Page 6/15/08 Please wait while the directory loads... Clarence Lam Editor-in-Chief http://www.campusconnectiononline.com/news/2008/06/15/FrontPage/ Campus News http://www.campusconnectiononline.com/news/2008/06/15/FrontPage/Introducing.The.Campus.Connection-2929376.shtml cad429dd-545e-4f1f-acb6-9e8f8a74ec3b Sun, 15 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT Front Page 6/15/08 A Welcome Message to First-Time Readers http://www.campusconnectiononline.com/news/2008/06/15/FrontPage/ Campus News http://www.campusconnectiononline.com/news/2008/06/15/News/Information.Technology.Steering.Committee.Meeting.Addresses.Issues.Across.The.Un-3384751.shtml On Tuesday June 3rd, 2008 in the HS/HSL Gladhill Board Room, IT personnel representing all schools, departments and UPI’s at UMB, met to share information regarding current IT activities. Chief Information Officer, Peter Murray, Ph.D. presided over the meeting, which meets regularly to assess university needs. 85a5b7f1-fcf1-4659-b3ae-be8bb3296f90 Sun, 15 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT News 6/15/08 Improvements to Webmail, Common Login Anticipated Marishka Brown Staff Reporter http://www.campusconnectiononline.com/news/2008/06/15/News/ Campus News http://www.campusconnectiononline.com/news/2008/06/15/News/Umbumbc.Shuttle.Service.To.Begin.Charging.Fee.To.All.Passengers-3384782.shtml On September 1, 2008 the UMB/UMBC “Downtown Line” Shuttle that is patronized by many students here at UMB, will begin charging a monthly fee. The fee will be used to offset the rising price of gas and contractual costs, and will apply to all persons who ride the shuttle, including students. 8deb55ab-4a81-4d0e-83d4-ad140144cb9d Sun, 15 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT News 6/15/08 The New Policy is Set for Implementation September 1 Marishka Brown Staff Reporter http://www.campusconnectiononline.com/news/2008/06/15/News/ Campus News http://www.campusconnectiononline.com/news/2008/06/15/News/Great.D.c.Area.Cssa.Chapters.Raise.More.Than.50000.For.China.Earthquake.Victims-3384771.shtml The CSSA’s primary goals on campus are to create a community for Chinese students, to promote cultural awareness, and to serve as a voice for the Chinese community. It was in the third capacity that the D.C. area chapters of the organization served in the wake of the tragic May 12 earthquake that resulted in the deaths of more than 50,000 people in China. beb3f506-b00e-47b0-9adf-e2f146ad0524 Sun, 15 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT News 6/15/08 Laura Dosanjh Managing Editor / Copy Editor http://media.collegepublisher.com/media/paper1234/thumbs/t_y87x813v.jpg http://www.campusconnectiononline.com/news/2008/06/15/News/ Campus News http://www.campusconnectiononline.com/news/2008/06/15/News/Mta-Announces.Closure.Of.South.Entrance.Of.Lexington.Market.Metro.Station-3383059.shtml The Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) has announced that the south entrance of the Lexington Market Metro Station on Lexington Street will remain closed for about a year, starting from May 12, 2008. An enhancement project has been launched to install important customer safety features and to alter the appearance of the exterior and interior of the station. a1e65622-eb25-4f5e-9c74-3982088f3d3f Sun, 15 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT News 6/15/08 Alterations to the Interior and Exterior is Estimated to Take One Year Preeta Dasgupta Section Editor - News http://media.collegepublisher.com/media/paper1234/thumbs/t_1427w32n.jpg http://www.campusconnectiononline.com/news/2008/06/15/News/ Campus News http://www.campusconnectiononline.com/news/2008/06/15/News/Project.Jump.Start.Gets.New.Location.President-3384482.shtml Project Jumpstart’s Tuesday and Friday food distribution evenings have relocated to the kitchen in the Student Center on North Pine Street. The twice weekly event had previously been held in the lobby of Pharmacy Hall, but the recent renovations in that area required PJS to make the move several weeks ago. d811ce1b-90d0-40b4-b3f6-5c131bccdd6f Sun, 15 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT News 6/15/08 Laura Dosanjh Managing Editor / Copy Editor http://media.collegepublisher.com/media/paper1234/thumbs/t_9y4qxt3q.jpg http://www.campusconnectiononline.com/news/2008/06/15/News/ Campus News http://www.campusconnectiononline.com/news/2008/06/15/News/Gpils.Announces.Its.Award.Winners.For.The.Academic.Year.200708-3383262.shtml Earlier this month, the Graduate Program in Life Sciences (GPILS) announced its award winners for the academic year 2007-08. Recipients of these awards were chosen by an awards committee chaired by Dr. Achsah Keegan, Professor, Department of Microbiology and Immunology. 89826958-4eb8-47c1-8f21-c2d9bcc833fd Sun, 15 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT News 6/15/08 Preeta Dasgupta Section Editor - News http://www.campusconnectiononline.com/news/2008/06/15/News/ Campus News http://www.campusconnectiononline.com/news/2008/06/15/News/New-Recycling.Effort.Set.To.Begin.On.Campus-3321665.shtml For the past several years, many UMB students, faculty and staff have been pushing the UMB administration to launch a recycling program on campus. A few weeks ago, their efforts paid off as the university's Facilities Management department began placing recycling bins throughout campus. 519a00c1-cadb-44ed-97f5-b5b790ca1841 Sun, 15 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT News 6/15/08 Nina Wu Staff Writer http://media.collegepublisher.com/media/paper1234/thumbs/t_wh42bm30.JPG http://www.campusconnectiononline.com/news/2008/06/15/News/ Campus News http://www.campusconnectiononline.com/news/2008/06/15/News/Chief.Barnes.Highlights.New.Initiatives.In.Safety.Awareness.Meeting-3373810.shtml At a safety awareness meeting held on May 8, Cleveland Barnes, Chief of University Police, outlined new initiatives being undertaken by University Police to address changes on campus.   Due to construction taking place in several areas across campus, University Police has implemented more bike patrols to cover difficult traffic routes and improve response time. d405f14f-550e-44ce-8f33-c686ce37582d Sun, 15 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT News 6/15/08 Changes Include Bike Patrols, Handicap Parking Enforcement, and a Campus-Wide Smoking Ban Laura Dosanjh Managing Editor / Copy Editor http://www.campusconnectiononline.com/news/2008/06/15/News/ Campus News http://www.campusconnectiononline.com/news/2008/06/15/News/Maggie.Moores.Is.Renamed.Lucys.Under.New.Management-3373258.shtml Maggie Moore's is now Lucy's. Besides the name, the menu has also changed just a bit. They have added more items on the menu than just the standard American fare and serve their entrees with a bit more jazz - trendy sauce zig-zags on white plates and fancy garnish. 98b66c01-49aa-400f-aad4-4d2647022019 Sun, 15 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT News 6/15/08 Monica Sethi Staff Writer http://media.collegepublisher.com/media/paper1234/thumbs/t_p9689cvv.JPG http://www.campusconnectiononline.com/news/2008/06/15/News/ Campus News http://www.campusconnectiononline.com/news/2008/06/15/ArtsEntertainment/Movie.Review.Indiana.Jones.And.The.Kingdom.Of.The.Crystal.Skull.pg13-3384748.shtml The much anticipated installment of the Indiana Jones franchise opened to much excitement and clamor this summer. A joint venture from Messrs. Lucas and Spielberg, Crystal Skull sees Indy (Harrison Ford) battling the cold-war Soviets led by Irino Spalko (Cate Blanchett). The archaeological quest this time: to unlock the mysteries behind the existence of crystal skull artifacts with strange powers. fb5cad8e-87be-4046-ad3d-d2c7531e322a Sun, 15 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT Arts & Entertainment 6/15/08 2 out of 5 stars Ronny Dosanjh Staff Reporter http://media.collegepublisher.com/media/paper1234/thumbs/t_9nsmneiz.jpg http://www.campusconnectiononline.com/news/2008/06/15/ArtsEntertainment/ Arts/Entertainment http://www.campusconnectiononline.com/news/2008/06/15/ArtsEntertainment/Book-Review.Water.For.Elephants.By.Sara.Gruen-3384348.shtml Gruen paints a picture so vivid, so delicious, yet so in contrast the squeaky clean image presented to a circus audience, that the novel feels like a voyeuristic peak behind the curtains. 23d27d8c-6df9-4c2a-8e09-2c7e186c1308 Sun, 15 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT Arts & Entertainment 6/15/08 3.5 out of 5 stars Laura Dosanjh Managing Editor / Copy Editor http://media.collegepublisher.com/media/paper1234/thumbs/t_d7pxtn1k.jpg http://www.campusconnectiononline.com/news/2008/06/15/ArtsEntertainment/ Arts/Entertainment http://www.campusconnectiononline.com/news/2008/06/15/ArtsEntertainment/Restaurant.Review.Fogo.De.Chao-3373811.shtml Fogo de Chao is snuggly located between the Inner Harbor and Powerplant, a prime location for attracting tourists on holiday. I found myself there as part of a birthday celebration on a very busy Friday night. Despite the size of our party and the sizeable crowd at the restaurant, we received superior service. 3adec66d-69e3-46d9-84dc-55a6449292a8 Sun, 15 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT Arts & Entertainment 6/15/08 4.5 out of 5 stars Laura Dosanjh Managing Editor / Copy Editor http://www.campusconnectiononline.com/news/2008/06/15/ArtsEntertainment/ Arts/Entertainment http://www.campusconnectiononline.com/news/2008/06/15/ArtsEntertainment/New-Crossword.61508-3384353.shtml f10bbc6a-4ed0-4066-a90e-fe77f58fdc22 Sun, 15 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT Arts & Entertainment 6/15/08 The Summer Olympics Laura Dosanjh Managing Editor / Copy Editor http://www.campusconnectiononline.com/news/2008/06/15/ArtsEntertainment/ Arts/Entertainment http://www.campusconnectiononline.com/news/2008/06/15/ArtsEntertainment/Summer.Wine.Guide-3377775.shtml Nothing beats a warm summer night spent eating grilled cuisine and drinking good wine with close friends and family. To maximize your eating and drinking pleasure this summer, follow this wine guide for general food and wine pairing tips and advice on what kind of wine to share at your next cookout. 01b9c144-9a15-4a4a-aad5-380be0e7be5c Sun, 15 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT Arts & Entertainment 6/15/08 Michael Mohammadi Staff Writer http://media.collegepublisher.com/media/paper1234/thumbs/t_2mp91kke.jpg http://www.campusconnectiononline.com/news/2008/06/15/ArtsEntertainment/ Arts/Entertainment http://www.campusconnectiononline.com/news/2008/06/15/Perspectives/Is.MakeUp.Sex.Made.Up-3384759.shtml Everyone always says that make-up sex is the best; that no romp between the sheets is quite as passionate and hot as a post-fight reconciliation. However, no one really talks about what makes make-up sex so…well…orgasmic. And so, I decided to explore some of those reasons in the hopes of coming up with a clever and informative column for everyone to enjoy. e9968310-115e-495c-97c3-c404636e338b Sun, 15 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT Perspectives 6/15/08 Anna Strongin Perspectives Editor http://www.campusconnectiononline.com/news/2008/06/15/Perspectives/ Opinion/Editorial http://www.campusconnectiononline.com/news/2008/06/15/Perspectives/Legality.And.Ethics.Of.Boutique.Medicine-3384728.shtml Today’s healthcare system is reaching a point of crisis. With an aging population, increasing insurance costs, and employee shortages, it is becoming tougher and tougher to be patients or physicians. The former find their selves spending more time in the waiting room than in the examining room. 87c18cf2-dcfa-4aba-abb8-0b14cb85e24c Sun, 15 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT Perspectives 6/15/08 Monica Sethi Staff Writer http://www.campusconnectiononline.com/news/2008/06/15/Perspectives/ Opinion/Editorial http://www.campusconnectiononline.com/news/2008/06/15/Perspectives/Editorial.Cartoon.Mr.Bge-3384477.shtml df3b8538-fe8c-47f0-a96a-0fd9ff173061 Sun, 15 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT Perspectives 6/15/08 Laura Dosanjh Managing Editor / Copy Editor http://media.collegepublisher.com/media/paper1234/thumbs/t_b2bz8j9j.JPG http://www.campusconnectiononline.com/news/2008/06/15/Perspectives/ Opinion/Editorial http://www.campusconnectiononline.com/news/2008/06/15/Perspectives/Five-Fabulous.Free.And.Snappy.Stress.Savers-3377785.shtml Being a student is stressful. Exams, research projects, and even extracurricular activities can take their toll on the most laid back individuals. Finding time for yourself amidst all your other obligations can be difficult, so here is a short list of quick ways to calm your nerves. 483d9fd9-8a70-4321-a17a-d46434a8878f Sun, 15 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT Perspectives 6/15/08 How to Calm Your Nerves in a Hot Second Marishka Brown Staff Reporter http://www.campusconnectiononline.com/news/2008/06/15/Perspectives/ Opinion/Editorial http://www.campusconnectiononline.com/news/2008/06/15/Perspectives/Letter.To.The.Editor.New.Umb.Bookstore.Benefits.Everyone.But.Students-3327061.shtml Regarding the recent article about UMB moving the campus bookstore from the student center to an area near the Hippodrome: I'm sure it pleases Kirby Fowler, president of the Downtown Partnership, the owners of the building who will make out financially on this deal, and the city politicians who get to claim credit for developing economically poor areas of Baltimore that our university has been bullied into agreeing to this deal. bcedd8ed-a7ac-4e8f-81af-372547b85998 Sun, 15 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT Perspectives 6/15/08 http://media.collegepublisher.com/media/paper1234/thumbs/t_7azsw4m1.jpg http://www.campusconnectiononline.com/news/2008/06/15/Perspectives/ Opinion/Editorial