News 2008-04-28 Andanh.com

Van Pelt's Bawlmer moment Sun, 27 Apr 2008 21:13:32 -0500

It appeared no one was happier about the Ravens' first-round pick than Scott Van Pelt. Why is that?

It seems there is something about the way you -- well, he -- can say Joe Flacco's name while affecting a Baltimore accent that sounds as if it came straight out of Hairspray. Which he did several times during Saturday night's SportsCenter telecasts.

New Line Cinema

Evans draws 1,000 to Maryland Theatre
HAGERSTOWN At The Maryland Theatre on Sunday, one of Sara Evans' youngest fans waited eagerly for the chance to see the country singer up close.

Hagerstown museum showcases student art
Hundreds of works by Washington County Public Schools students, are on display at the Washington County Museum of Fine Arts in Hagerstown's City Park. The exhibit, which includes more than 1,000 pieces of art, will be on display through May 25.

Cyclists get down and dirty
Even though he didn't win, Chris Eatough was still the star of the show Sunday at the Greenbrier Challenge men's pro mountain bike race.

More than 250 attend St. James alumni weekend
ST. JAMES "Did you see people stop when the organ started to play by itself?" John Oliver Rich, 92, who is called "Jack," smiled while talking about one of the newest additions to the chapel at Saint James School.

Two Hagerstown greenhouses give young people start in business
Washington County Technical High School students are getting their first start in business by working in their school's greenhouse. It opened about two weeks ago, but students have been preparing for the annual plant sale since the beginning of the school year.

Grasshoppers, Suns wait for another day
Like most cliffhangers, any thrilling conclusions will have to wait for another day.

Chemical spill closes part of I-70 in both directions
Interstate 70 was closed in both directions near Interstate 81 south of Hagerstown for more than an hour Sunday afternoon after a tractor-trailer leaked a hazardous chemical onto the highway, Maryland State Police said.

Preps Area Roundup

Area Roundup

Standings board reflects Dotties love
HAGERSTOWN For more than 30 years, Doris "Dottie" Robinson was a fixture at the Hagerstown Pony League's Funkhouser Park baseball field.

Area Results

Preps Boxscores

A SWEET FEAT Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT
Intricate cupcake design took time, dedication

Event encourages county youth to earn college degrees Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

About 260 children in the local America Counts tutoring program visited the campus to experience university life and find motivation to keep working hard in school despite their past academic struggles.

City warns residents to prepare for moth spray Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT
College Park is pulling out the heavy artillery in its fight to protect Old Town's trees from gypsy moth caterpillars.

Fundraising goals lag behind peers Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT
Univ. officials look to foster habit of alumni giving back

Threats target noisy students Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT
Univ. Police identify suspect, pursue charges with state attorney

Man mugged outside CVS Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT
Victim asked robbers for cigarette light before attack

Simulating the call for service Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT
Responders use game to prep for emergency situations

Men's lacrosse falls to Cavs in Friday semis Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. - For a moment, the comeback seemed possible. Grant Catalino's behind-the-back goal late in the third quarter of Friday's ACC men's lacrosse tournament semifinal against Virginia brought the Terrapins within two. In position to rally past the tournament's host, the Terps then won the ensuing faceoff.

Softball swept by Georgia Tech Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT
Nothing went right for the Terrapin softball team this weekend. Hoping to salvage something positive from a stormy, losing weekend, the Terps (34-18, 6-12 ACC) had the bases loaded in the seventh inning of their second game against Georgia Tech yesterday. But with a 4-3 deficit, senior outfielder Meghan Booth popped up to end the game and complete the Yellow Jackets' (30-28, 9-11) series sweep.

VANQUISHED IN VIRGINIA Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT
Women's lacrosse slips up in ACC championship

Running backs carry Terps in Red-White exhibition Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT
Quarterbacks split time in unresolved position battle

Moore only Terp taken in NFL Draft Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT
Henderson, Gardner sign with teams

Duke tops baseball twice Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT
In its most critical game of the season to this point, the Terrapin baseball team lost in fitting fashion. A 2-1 loss to the Blue Devils on Sunday gave the Terps their eighth one-run ACC loss of the season and a series defeat in Durham, N.C., that leaves them on the outside of the ACC tournament picture with just six conference games remaining.

All the Crap You Care About: Weekend Edition Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT
Jennifer Aniston may be cuddling up to John Mayer; Ashton Kutcher knocks on diamonds; and Mariah Carey calls out her backup singer on GOod Morning America

From Italy, with opera Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT
The Maryland Opera Studio performs one of Mozart's classics

Letters to the editor Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT
Our disciplinary action // Sexism is not so common

Staff Editorial: Making some noise Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT
Our View: The defeat of the recent bill regarding noise violations presents a viable model for students to participate in city politics.

Raderman: The many uses of ignorance Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT
Sometimes, delusions keep life sane.

Guest Column: 'Merriest university in the land' Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT
Reflections on the beauty of being a Terp.

Editorial Cartoon: Mike O'Brien Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

To read the Fall 2008 Budget Breakdown Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT
To read the Fall 2008 Budget Breakdown click here:

http://baltimorestudentmedia.com/documents/Fall_2008_Budget_Breakdown.xls

Tigerfest Events: Photos Thu, 24 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Tigerfest Music: Photos Thu, 24 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

'Fest GRRrows Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT
Tigerfest was "canceled." But not before thousands of students flooded Burdick Field on April 26 for the annual spring music festival.

As The Roots finished their final song, "The Seed 2.0," MC Black Thought launched into a freestyle rap, backed by drummer Questlove.

TylerTech: What am I doing? I'm twittering Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT
If this column were a Twitter entry, it would probably be over by the end of this sentence.

OK, so I finally gave in to the hype and got a Twitter account, if only to see what all the fuss was about.

Yes, I know I'm two years late to the party. The site only recently began to hit the mainstream as a channel for information and what its users are doing now.

What's up Doc?: Spring/seasonal allergies Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT
What causes springtime allergies?

Spring allergies are triggered when trees renew, weeds and grasses grow and flowers bloom, resulting in the air being filled with pollen particles or allergens that trigger an allergic response.

From January to April pollen from trees and flowering shrubs are the main culprit.

Word on the Street Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Ruling In Sean Bell Case? Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:08:14 EDT
What do you think about the judge's ruling in the Sean Bell case?

Teacher Gets 5-Year Sentence For Sex Offenses Sun, 27 Apr 2008 20:49:25 EDT
A former Howard County teacher has been sentenced to five years in prison for sex offenses against a student.

Former Gov. Schaefer Moves To Retirement Community Sun, 27 Apr 2008 20:53:05 EDT
Former Baltimore mayor, governor and comptroller William Donald Schaefer has moved to an independent apartment at a retirement community in Catonsville.

Searchers Find No Signs Of Killer Shark Sun, 27 Apr 2008 16:12:54 EDT
As Florida deals with its own minor shark attacks, there was no sign over the weekend of a deadly shark that killed a California swimmer.

Gene Therapy Improves Vision Among Blind Sun, 27 Apr 2008 17:19:27 EDT
Scientists say they have used gene therapy to dramatically improve sight in people with a rare form of blindness.

'Baby Mama' Delivers $18.3M At Box Office Sun, 27 Apr 2008 16:18:30 EDT
"Baby Mama" has delivered more than $18 million for Universal Pictures, enough to make it the weekend's top box-office draw.

SoCal Evacuations Ordered As Wildfire Burns Sun, 27 Apr 2008 12:50:07 EDT
As a wildfire continues to burn out of control, another round of evacuations is under way for some Southern California residents.

NY-Based Eos Airlines Files For Bankruptcy Sun, 27 Apr 2008 10:16:01 EDT
New York-based business class-only Eos Airlines says it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and will cease operations by Monday.

Obama Shoots Down Clinton's Debate Proposal Sun, 27 Apr 2008 08:01:18 EDT
The Barack Obama campaign says it's more important for Obama to talk directly to the voters than it is for him to debate Hillary Rodham Clinton again.

Plane Crashes Into Va. House; 2 Killed Sun, 27 Apr 2008 17:51:06 EDT
Two people are dead after a medium-sized private airplane crashed today into a house near Richmond, Va.

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