The Towerlight

This TU alum is worth the risk: NFL prospect Shane Simpson unlikely but versatile draft pick

April 25, 2021May 9, 2021Associate Editor Comment

By: Jordan Kendall, Senior Staff Writer Views expressed in opinion columns are the author’s own. Former Towson University (TU) football running back Shane [...]

TU power pitcher Josh Seils named MLB prospect

April 25, 2021May 24, 2021Associate Editor Comment

By: Jordan Kendall, Senior Staff Writer Towson University’s (TU) Baseball program has sent a few players to the pros in recent years, and [...]

Ahead of its updated 2021 campus master plan, TU continues to break ground on new projects

April 25, 2021May 24, 2021Associate Editor Comment

By: Caitlyn Freeman, Associate Editor and Meghan Hudson, Editor-in-Chief After reaching its five-year benchmark on its 2015 campus master plan, Towson University is [...]

“Concrete Cowboy” breaks whitewashed mold of Western movies

April 25, 2021May 9, 2021Associate Editor Comment

By: Rafihat Banjo, Columnist Views expressed in opinion columns are the author’s own. Netflix’s “Concrete Cowboy” was released earlier this month, on April [...]

USM announces COVID-19 vaccine requirement for eligible students, faculty and staff returning to campus this fall

April 23, 2021April 23, 2021Associate Editor Comment

By: Grace Coughlan, Senior Editor Towson University (TU) President Kim Schatzel announced that TU will require all eligible students, faculty and staff who [...]

Another year, another “cringeworthy” Oscars: predicting the 2021 “best picture” winner

April 21, 2021April 21, 2021Associate Editor Comment

By: Tyrone Barrozo, Columnist Views expressed in opinion columns are the author’s own. After a year lost to necessary confinement and quarantining, one [...]

Sports Blotter Week 4/18

April 18, 2021April 18, 2021Assistant Editor Comment

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Q&A with MFA Candidate Daniel Jonas on upcoming exhibit “DIY (Do It Yourself)”

April 18, 2021April 19, 2021Assistant Editor Comment

Photo by Daniel Jonas from “DIY (Do It Yourself)” MFA candidate Daniel Jonas’ “DIY (Do It Yourself)” exhibition can be viewed on his [...]

Freshman Riley Melendez has stepped up into the goalkeeper role, protecting the Women’s Soccer team’s back.

April 18, 2021April 25, 2021Assistant Editor Comment

By: Cory Kefauver, Staff Writer Towson University (TU) Women’s Soccer freshman goalkeeper Riley Melendez impressed coaches and teammates this season with her easy [...]

Julian Edelman’s playoff success doesn’t prove Hall of Fame eligibility

April 18, 2021April 18, 2021Assistant Editor Comment

By: Jordan Kendall, Senior Staff Writer Views expressed in opinion columns are the author’s own. Former New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman [...]

Bringing fans back into the stands: TU Athletics to allow full capacity attendance this fall

History indicates impending radical, glamorous fashion trends

Student groups plan fall engagement tactics following sharp decline in participation

Returning to campus after one year for graduation

Tigers in uproar: Schatzel reports no recommendation reached for Carroll Hall and Paca House renaming process