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Students voice concerns over FERPA policy

Students voice concerns over FERPA policy

blueandgraypress.com — In the past two years, the dean of the UMW College of Business has received 12 student complaints about their professors according to a Freedom of Information Act request. Under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, also known as FERPA, these records are private and therefore students who are not directly involved cannot know the outcomes of the complaints.
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Confederate Flag in Mason Hall concerns students

Confederate Flag in Mason Hall concerns students

blueandgraypress.com — On Thursday, January 25 around , a University of Mary Washington student posted a picture of a Confederate flag flying in Mason Hall. Following the event, junior Alex Sakes posted the picture of the Confederate flag in question flying in Mason hall at on the "Overheard at Mary Wash" Facebook page.
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Club Sport Spotlight: Women's Club Soccer

Club Sport Spotlight: Women's Club Soccer

blueandgraypress.com — The thrilling excitement all began with the ball switching back through the defense to the left side. The receiving Eagle defender took it up the sideline and ended up scoring against William and Mary. The game wasn't played at the varsity level; it was played at the club level but with just as much thrill and excitement.
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25 of the World's Most Iconic Mountains

25 of the World's Most Iconic Mountains

National Geographic Traveler — Explore awe-inspiring peaks from the Himalaya to the Rocky Mountains.
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25 Beautiful Places Off the Beaten Path

25 Beautiful Places Off the Beaten Path

National Geographic Traveler — From the frozen coast of Antarctica to the beaches of India, these photographers turned their lenses on less-trafficked treasures.
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CIE director helps study abroad dreams become reality

CIE director helps study abroad dreams become reality

blueandgraypress.com — Imagine traveling to Buenos Aires, Argentina, where locals carry around little leather water carriers with herbs. Hot water is poured into the leather carrier and a hot tea is produced. This mate, as it is called, is prevalent in all aspects of Argentinian life from professional meetings to strolls along the street.
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Men's soccer defeats Roanoke College

Men's soccer defeats Roanoke College

blueandgraypress.com — By LAURA TAYLOR Staff Writer Mary Washington men's soccer was able to able to win against Roanoke College on Saturday as the two teams faced off at the Battleground. With just five minutes of the game remaining, a freshman, Jeremy Hokenson, scored. Which settled the score at a 2 to 1 victory over Roanoke.
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Parking changes continue due to construction

Parking changes continue due to construction

blueandgraypress.com — Staff Writer On Tuesday March 27 UMW Parking Management began to prepare for the renovation of Willard Hall by closing the faculty and staff parking lot behind Monroe Hall. The UMW faculty were notified of its closure sometime around March 13.
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Students have right to free speech, but should still respect university values

Students have right to free speech, but should still respect university values

blueandgraypress.com — Free speech on college campuses should be allowed to the extent that given each situation, respect for other people’s opinions, race, religion, ethnicity, heritage, and safety remains the priority. At the University of Mary Washington, free speech is practiced in varying ways but often times, it goes too far and only demonstrates for the values that the university believes in.
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Patrons booking it to new Central Rappahannock Regional Library branch at Spotsylvania Towne Cent...

Patrons booking it to new Central Rappahannock Regional Library branch at Spotsylvania Towne Cent...

The Free Lance-Star — As it heads into its third month of operation, the new Central Rappahannock Regional Library branch in the Spotsylvania Towne Centre is exceeding expectations of both patrons and library staff. Since it opened Aug. 8, the branch-located at the entrance near Macy's and the U.S.
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Students respond to pro-life messages on campus

Students respond to pro-life messages on campus

blueandgraypress.com — Senior Writer On Tuesday, Oct. 2, between 5:30 a.m. and 7:00 a.m., the University of Mary Washington Students for Life organization chalked pro-life messages on Campus Walk around Monroe Hall, Lee Hall, and Woodard.
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Student details move to America and experience with culture shock

Student details move to America and experience with culture shock

blueandgraypress.com — By LAURA TAYLOR Senior Writer After living in Venezuela for 17 years, Maria Herrera moved to Houston, Texas, by herself for the first time in her life. Maria Herrera is a senior at the University of Mary Washington and knows all too well the taste of independence abroad without her family.
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Isaiah Pasteur: From the Bench to the Yankees -

Isaiah Pasteur: From the Bench to the Yankees -

Collegiate Baseball Scouting Network — Despite sitting out for a season in 2017, this player was still drafted by the New York Yankees in the 13th round of the 2018 MLB Draft. Isaiah Pasteur transferred to George Washington University from Indiana University after not playing so well at Indiana.
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The Future For Recent MLB Draft Pick, Bryce Nightengale - CBBSN

The Future For Recent MLB Draft Pick, Bryce Nightengale - CBBSN

Collegiate Baseball Scouting Network — (Photo via the Washington Times, seen here) After sitting around with family, everyone checking their phones, and while he was on the phone with another MLB team, Bryce Nightengale was drafted by the Oakland Athletics and his childhood dream had finally begun to come true.
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Scout Profile: Nick Holmes II by Laura Taylor - CBBSN

Scout Profile: Nick Holmes II by Laura Taylor - CBBSN

Collegiate Baseball Scouting Network — Nick Holmes's scouting career began with a conversation with his friend and mentor, Rick Magnante who asked if Holmes would be interested in running the Oakland A's Scout Ball team in the off season. Magnante suggested it would be a...
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Scouting From The Scout's Point of View - CBBSN

Scouting From The Scout's Point of View - CBBSN

Collegiate Baseball Scouting Network — Collegiate Baseball Scouting Network Scouts - Following a season of calculating batting averages, opponent batting averages, watching body mechanics, and tracking pitches, the hard work of the scouts has paid off and their experiences with scouting thus far has revealed some unexpected challenges...
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Local Students' Trip to Ethiopia Brings Focus on Orphan Crisis - Falls Church News-Press Online

Local Students' Trip to Ethiopia Brings Focus on Orphan Crisis - Falls Church News-Press Online

Falls Church News-Press — By Laura Taylor Two high school students from the McLean Bible Church embarked on a whirlwind trip to Ethiopia and returned with an inspired eye to portray the country's abandoned children crisis. Last July, 17-year-old Olivia Fournier from Reston and 18-year-old Josh Leong from McLean joined their church on a ...
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Students express concern after music professor contract not renewed

Students express concern after music professor contract not renewed

blueandgraypress.com — By LAURA TAYLOR Senior Writer On Tuesday, Feb. 19, Michael Bratt, visiting assistant professor of music composition and technology, received an email informing him that his contract would not be renewed for the next school year. Tuesday morning, around 8:30 a.m., Brooks Kuykendall, the music department chair, got an email from the dean while teaching a class.
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20 Years of Aiding Honduras Evolves with Calls for Baseball Caps - Falls Church News-Press Online

20 Years of Aiding Honduras Evolves with Calls for Baseball Caps - Falls Church News-Press Online

Falls Church News-Press — Twenty years after his first humanitarian trip to Honduras, Dr. Barry Byer and his Virginia Medical Brigade is continuing to help the country's locals by seeking baseball cap donations for its Hats for Honduras Drive.
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LIVING THE LIFE - How artist Alon Avissar is making a name for himself one portrait at a time.

LIVING THE LIFE - How artist Alon Avissar is making a name for himself one portrait at a time.

dcspotlight.com — Alon Avissar is a local Washington, D.C. artist who uses his artistic talent and Photoshop as his ticket to meeting his favorite celebrity heroes. Avissar creates portraits and then presents them to the celebrity subject.
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POLITICS - 10 New things we learned from Michael Cohen's testimony in Congress

POLITICS - 10 New things we learned from Michael Cohen's testimony in Congress

dcspotlight.com — March 1, 2019 Laura Taylor News Writer Politics Photos: Courtesy of ABC News On Wednesday, Michael Cohen spent more than six hours answering questions about the decade he spent working for Donald Trump before the House Oversight Committee in a much-anticipated hearing. February 27, 2019 will be a date long remembered in history.
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