Police Blotter May 12 to May 18
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By Morgan Lane, Senior Editor Towson University Police Department May 12, 2026: TUPD responded to a reported theft at the General Services Building. The investigation revealed that a package meant …
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Goodbye, from the departing 2025-26 editors
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Sarah Sternhagen, Editor-in-Chief At this point, The Towerlight has taken up more space in my life than anything else I’ve done at Towson, and I couldn’t be happier for it. I became editor-in-chief as a sophomore (don’t ask me, ask the old editor that promoted me) and have been in the role for the past […]
Redesigned UStore leaves students with mixed feelings
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By Edwardina Beeko, Contributing Writer Towson University students are continuing to adjust to the remodeled UStore following its takeover by Follett Higher Education. The new outside operator made changes to the store’s layout, inventory and overall appearance. The transition occurred during spring break and introduced new merchandise, like Apple products.
Office of Civic Engagement and Social Responsibility changes name to redirect its focus
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By Theresa Pratt, Deputy News Editor Towson University’s Office of Civic Engagement and Social Responsibility is now the Office for Social Impact. The name change came after over three years of discussion, one of the reasons being its length. The office found that some people only said half of the title, which they felt deemphasized […]
Police identify two new suspects in ongoing ‘Peeping Tom’ investigation
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By Morgan Lane, Senior Editor The Baltimore County Police Department has identified two more suspects in the recent “Peeping Tom” prowls near Knollwood Road and Donnybrook Apartments. 53-year-old Johnnie Wade Jr. and 56-year-old Daniel Sell face charges after footage was released of two separate peeping incidents. One of the previously identified
$1 parking program aims to improve Towson nightlife, help local businesses
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By Theresa Pratt, Deputy News Editor In an effort to revitalize nightlife in Towson, a new pilot program launched by the Baltimore County Revenue Authority will reduce parking garage prices to $1 from 5 p.m. to 4 a.m. The $1 flat-rate parking is available at the Library Parking Facility on Towsontown Boulevard, Baltimore Avenue Parking […]
Towson international enrollment declines amid Trump admin. travel restrictions
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By Natasha Salganik, Staff Writer Towson University saw a decrease in graduate international student enrollment during the 2025-26 academic year after travel bans restricted student visas. Compared to last year, Towson saw a 10.5% decrease in graduate student enrollment, according to data The Towerlight obtained. The drop in numbers is largely due to federal
Police Blotter May 5 to May 11
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By Morgan Lane, Senior Editor Towson University Police Department May 6, 2026: A student reported the theft of their e-scooter at the University Union. May 6, 2026: A student reported being assaulted by another student, whom they had a previous relationship to, in the Union Garage. May 7, 2026: A student reported being scammed after […]
Towson University Athletics fees to increase for fall 2026 semester
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By D’Mari Dreher-Smith, Sports Editor Towson University Athletics fees for full-time undergraduates will increase by $45 for the fall 2026 semester. It’s a 6.5% increase and brings the total fee of $688 up to $733 per semester. The fees for part-time undergraduates and graduate students are also increasing by $1, now totaling $53 per credit. […]
Police arrest suspect in connection with Donnybrook Apartment ‘Peeping Tom’ incidents
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By Sarah Sternhagen, Editor-in-Chief Baltimore County Police arrested 55-year-old Andrade Robinson in connection with the ongoing “Peeping Tom” incidents at Donnybrook Apartments. According to court records, police arrested Robinson at an apartment complex in the Rodgers Forge area at 4 a.m. on Friday after watching him use a step stool to peep into windows.
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