Although the sequester – automatic cuts in government spending across a wide range of programs – went into effect Friday, many of the potential consequences are still uncertain. Senior finance and journalism double-major Angela Wong, who works as a co-op for Lockheed Martin, said that Lockheed Martin has been […]

  Student startup company Waiders LLC began with unique watches, but hopes to expand on their brand in the coming months. Started three months ago by four University of Maryland students, Waiders capitalized on the local trend of using Maryland’s state flag on their products. Their watches feature interchangeable red […]

  As little as one year ago, the name Apple was synonymous with innovation and ingenuity. The iPhone was viewed to have no equal, the iPad was essentially the only product in its market, and the MacBook was seen everywhere on campus. Apple no longer holds this sterling reputation. The […]

  Twinkies were cleared from store shelves and put up on eBay this past week when Hostess Brands, Inc. failed to mediate with its newly unemployed 18,500 workers. The iconic American dessert will soon be a part of history now that the company has shut its plants down. After a […]

  The U.S. is quickly approaching the “fiscal cliff,” a combination of tax increases and spending cuts that will take effect early next year unless a number of laws are changed. The current deficit of $1.1 trillion could increase to $200 billion over the next 10 years if there is […]

    The subcommittees of the Smith School’s Dean’s Student Advisory Council discussed what they saw as the main problems that needed to be addressed by the council this year during their second meeting on Nov. 13. “Since the first meeting we have broken up into small groups to attempt […]

  Though the effects of the Deep Water Horizon oil spill have been felt for the past two years, British Petroleum was just hit in October with a $4.5 billion fine by the U.S.government. A small portion of this money goes to the Securities and Exchange Commission. They had previously […]

              Recent policies on campus will further restrict where people can smoke and a court decision made in November changed the warnings that tobacco companies have to publish.             The Board of Regents approved a policy in June that will change the university policy […]

  As the holidays quickly approach, the time for purchasing gifts for friends and family has arrived. However, holiday shopping can often be stressful and expensive if you don’t know your stuff. Students from the Robert H. Smith School of Business weigh in on possible shopping strategies. “Look for better […]

              The FBI is looking to move from the 37-year-old J. Edgar Hoover building, and is eying Greenbelt as a possible destination for a new headquarters.             The Bureau is also considering locations in Virginia’s Fairfax and Loudon counties, and has asked each interested […]