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Baltimore County Council preparing to raise its pay and the county executive’s
The council chair says council members have been historically underpaid. If it passes, the salary increase will kick in in December, after the November election.
Towson aims to improve weekend life on campus, plan more activities
By Morgan Lane, Editor-in-Chief A typical Saturday at Towson is so quiet that it’s easy to forget the university has almost 20,000 students. Widely known as a “suitcase school,” or a university where students leave campus to go home for the weekend, Towson has historically been a…

Craftsmen close the circle on an historic Baltimore County mill wheel
The wheel at Manor Mill in Monkton has not been used in more than seven decades. The “freaking cool” wheel project is part of a six year restoration of Manor Mill, turning it into a “hub for creativity.”

PHOTOS: Towson takes down Penn 4-3
Towson defeated the University of Pennsylvania 4-3 on Sunday. Forward Delfina Larripa had a hat trick in the victory. The Tigers’ record is 3-5 after the win. Their next matchup is slated for Friday at 3:00 p.m. against Fairfield at TU Field Hockey Complex.

Data Center moratorium extended in Baltimore County
Council members take the vote before they have a chance to review a detailed study of data centers. The moratorium currently in place would have expired by the end of this year.

Lutherville Station passes first test before the Baltimore County Council
Still to come is a vote on the project itself. A detailed plan has not yet been filed with the county. That is expected to happen soon.

Police Blotter Sept. 15 to Sept. 21
By Morgan Lane, Editor-in-Chief Towson University Police Department Sept. 15, 2026: A student reported the theft of their e-scooter. Sept. 15, 2026: A student reported the theft of their e-scooter. Sept. 15, 2026: A student reported being assaulted by a former dating partner.…
Towson kicks off CAA play, sweeps Northeastern
By Kylie Jones, Sports Editor and Jack Ahumada, Contributing Writer Towson kept their composure during a shutout victory against the Northeastern Huskies on Sept. 16. The teams opened with a consistent back-and-forth during the first set, with the Tigers gaining a slim 10-7…
PHOTOS: Towson downs Howard in straight sets
The Tigers took down Howard in straight sets to finish the Tiger Invitational 2-1. The win improved the Tigers’ overall record to 6-3.

PHOTOS: Towson falls to Penn 1-0
A late goal from Penn handed Towson a loss on Sunday. The Tigers are now 3-3-2.
Hispanic Heritage Month Film Festival kicks off on campus
By Theresa Pratt, Staff Writer Towson University is hosting a Hispanic Heritage Month Film Festival in recognition of Hispanic culture and history. The festival is a collaborative effort between the College of Liberal Arts, the Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures,…
President Ginsberg gave his State of the University address. Here’s what you missed.
By Morgan Lane, Editor-in-Chief Towson University President Mark Ginsberg gave an hour-long State of the University address last Wednesday, Sept. 9. Here is everything you need to know, sub-headed with Ginsberg’s quotes from the speech. “The state of Towson University is strong.”…