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Towson UStore outsources management, employees not guaranteed jobs

By Hailey Ensor, Staff Writer Towson University’s UStore is being outsourced to the retail management company Follett Higher Education, which will fully take over operations March 13, but ...
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Students were charged $1.50 for the box their pizza came in. It didn’t last long.

By Cameron Wilson, Contributing Writer At the beginning of the spring semester Towson University students found they were being charged $1.50 for certain compostable take out containers for their ...
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Maryland Supreme Court to hear case on if student can sue Towson University over 2021 shooting

Chief In 2021, she was shot during a party in Freedom Square. Now, the Supreme Court of Maryland will decide if that student can sue Towson University for ...
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Police Blotter Feb. 11 to Feb. 17

Chief Towson University Police Department Feb. 8, 2026: A non-affiliate reported the tires on his vehicle had been slashed ...
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Campus Rec debuts E-Gym equipment for personalized workouts

By Dolapo Eniayewun, Contributing Writer Towson University unveiled new electronic gym equipment at Campus Recreation at the ...
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UStore sale goes awry with markdown mistakes

By Kylie Jones, Deputy Sports Editor Towson University’s UStore was slated to open last Friday, with many people gathering before opening to capitalize on an expected 80% discount on nearly ...
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Tejada Drops Career-High as Towson Downs Stony Brook

Smith, Sports Editor The Towson Tigers host the Stony Brook Seawolves in their first matchup of two in conference play. After a disconcerting loss to Hofstra, the Tigers were ...
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Uber drives over West Village pedestrian bridge

By Hailey Ensor, Staff Writer Early in the morning on Wednesday, Jan. 28, an Uber driver drove across the pedestrian bridge from West Village going towards Towson University’s main campus. The ...
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Police Blotter Jan. 28 to Feb. 2

Chief Towson University Police Department Jan. 29, 2026: A student reported an incident of fraud at Richmond Hall. Jan. 29, 2026: A student reported their earbuds ...
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Leaked messages allegedly show members of TU’s TPUSA chapter using racial, homophobic slurs

Screenshots posted to Instagram that purportedly show members of Towson University’s chapter of Turning Point USA using homophobic slurs and admitting to using racial slurs circulated the campus ...
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Union Dunkin’ extends weekday hours

The University Union Dunkin’ has extended its hours until 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday and until 3 p.m. on Friday. Previously, it closed daily at 2 p.m. Aramark Collegiate Hospitality made the ...
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Towson University’s DEI plan is quietly ending. A faculty email might explain why another won’t take its place.

Towson University won’t create a new standalone plan guiding its diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts after its existing one expires this year, in part to “reduce perceived risks” to the college, ...