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The… ]]> Since its inception, film has served as a means for individuals to express themselves, as well as their experiences and their discontentment with society. 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Each side offers arguments on the benefits… ]]> The question over the presence of violence in American media has been a source of debate for decades. Each side offers arguments on the benefits… https://retriever.umbc.edu/2026/04/violence-sells-the-us-military-desensitization-and-the-glorification-of-violence/ https://my3.my.umbc.edu/api/v0/pixel/news/159503/guest@my.umbc.edu/900824b02265c00339c4a1360a0fed47/api/pixel opinions retriever The Retriever https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/retriever https://assets1-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/961/a4bec01b91ae747ba7a6d93ed7db9687/xsmall.png?1580494471 https://assets1-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/961/a4bec01b91ae747ba7a6d93ed7db9687/original.jpg?1580494471 https://assets1-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/961/a4bec01b91ae747ba7a6d93ed7db9687/xxlarge.png?1580494471 https://assets1-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/961/a4bec01b91ae747ba7a6d93ed7db9687/xlarge.png?1580494471 https://assets4-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/961/a4bec01b91ae747ba7a6d93ed7db9687/large.png?1580494471 https://assets2-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/961/a4bec01b91ae747ba7a6d93ed7db9687/medium.png?1580494471 https://assets2-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/961/a4bec01b91ae747ba7a6d93ed7db9687/small.png?1580494471 https://assets1-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/961/a4bec01b91ae747ba7a6d93ed7db9687/xsmall.png?1580494471 https://assets1-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/961/a4bec01b91ae747ba7a6d93ed7db9687/xxsmall.png?1580494471 The Retriever 0 0 true Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:26:31 -0400 State of the State Address: The State of Artificial Intelligence in Maryland   In recent years, artificial intelligence has shifted from a conversation mainly confined to the private sector and technology experts to a growing issue of public… ]]> In recent years, artificial intelligence has shifted from a conversation mainly confined to the private sector and technology experts to a growing issue of public… https://retriever.umbc.edu/2026/04/state-of-the-state-address-the-state-of-artificial-intelligence-in-maryland/ https://my3.my.umbc.edu/api/v0/pixel/news/159504/guest@my.umbc.edu/97418d0c030de77f5d03dad9c1595f2c/api/pixel local news retriever The Retriever https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/retriever https://assets1-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/961/a4bec01b91ae747ba7a6d93ed7db9687/xsmall.png?1580494471 https://assets1-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/961/a4bec01b91ae747ba7a6d93ed7db9687/original.jpg?1580494471 https://assets1-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/961/a4bec01b91ae747ba7a6d93ed7db9687/xxlarge.png?1580494471 https://assets1-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/961/a4bec01b91ae747ba7a6d93ed7db9687/xlarge.png?1580494471 https://assets4-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/961/a4bec01b91ae747ba7a6d93ed7db9687/large.png?1580494471 https://assets2-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/961/a4bec01b91ae747ba7a6d93ed7db9687/medium.png?1580494471 https://assets2-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/961/a4bec01b91ae747ba7a6d93ed7db9687/small.png?1580494471 https://assets1-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/961/a4bec01b91ae747ba7a6d93ed7db9687/xsmall.png?1580494471 https://assets1-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/961/a4bec01b91ae747ba7a6d93ed7db9687/xxsmall.png?1580494471 The Retriever 0 0 true Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:25:22 -0400 In Need of Summer Housing? Are You Transitioning To A Walker Avenue Annual License? Apply for Summer (or Transitional) Housing Beginning May 1!

Sticking around UMBC during the Summer? Or are you a current Residentia Life resident moving to your Walker Avenue annual license? Now is the time to start thinking about Summer & Transitional Housing at UMBC! 

Summer Housing Eligibility

To be eligible for residence, students must be admitted and enrolled as an undergraduate, graduate, or special non-degree seeking student at UMBC and meet one of the following conditions:

Students can be assigned to either the Residential Life Apartments ($40/day) or the Residential Life Halls($35/day). For students assigned to the Residential Life Halls, a Summer Meal Plan is also required. 

The Summer 14 Meal Plan - $30.83 per day / $215.81 per week.  

You can apply for Summer Housing via the Housing Portal starting May 1 For more information regarding Summer Housing please visit our website

Summer Session I Application Priority Deadline:  May 15, 2026 at 5 p.m.

Residential Life to Walker Avenue Transitional Housing

What is Transitional Housing? Transitional Housing is the period from the end of the Spring Semester to the start of the Walker Avenue Annual License (June 1, 2026).

Residential Life residents moving into a Walker Avenue Apartments Annual License can apply for Transitional Housing via the Summer Housing Application in the Housing Portal 

Students approved for the Residential Life > Walker Avenue Apartments Transitional Housing will be charged to their UMBC Student Accounts $40/day from the end of the Spring Semester to their check-in date for Walker Avenue. 

If you have questions and/or concerns, you can reach out to the Office of Residential Life

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Reminder! Please join the Women's Faculty Network and the Gender, Women's, and Sexuality Studies department for our spring gathering on Friday, May 1 from 12-1:30 in Fine Arts 427. Lunch is provided and all are welcome! Please drop by, even if you can't stay.

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