Towson University has made it to the second round of PETA2’s 2010 Most Vegan-Friendly Colleges, but despite the recognition, some on-campus vegans and vegetarians question the status of the university’s meatless options.

Towson was recently named one of 84 U.S. schools that PETA2, PETA’s young adult division, considers to be the most vegan-friendly in the nation.

Extensive research was done to consider the “quantity as well as quality of vegan options on campus,” said Ryan Hul-ing, assistant manager of college campaigns at PETA2.

Huling said that in making their decision to name Tow-son one of the schools awarded, they were impressed at the progress that had been made, considering TU’s T-Veggie vegan and vegetarian program implemented last fall had virtually been created from scratch.

“Towson has made the biggest improvement over the past year out of any of the schools on our list,” Huling said.

“The university understands that in order to keep up with the overwhelming student demand, they have to add as many new and appealing options as possible.”

He also said that appealing options like vegan southwest steak wraps provide vegan students the opportunity to still eat good-tasting meals, but may also entice students who are not vegan or vegetarian to try something different.

The schools named by PETA2 are divided into three cat-egories: large U.S. schools, small U.S. schools and Canadian schools. Towson is grouped in the large schools bracket, and through online voting, surpassed the University of Pennsylvania to reach the current second round against the University of Maryland.

Whichever school makes it through four rounds of voting

becomes the winner and is named the most vegan-

friendly school in the bracket.

Campus executive chef Chris Shoul has played a large role in

expanding the vegan options on campus, but said

that he “never expected this kind of exposure.”

-- Article courtesy of thetowerlight.com

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A closer look at vegetarian alternatives

Ehrlich is back

SARAH NINIVAGGI

Photo courtesy of Matthew Hazlett/ The TowerlightFormer Maryland Gov. Robert Ehrlich speaks to Towson University students on tele-vised debates and college issues just weeks before the gubernatorial election polling.

With just a few weeks left before the Mary-land gubernatorial election, former Gov. Robert Ehrlich paid a visit to Towson Uni-versity to speak to students and faculty.

Ehrlich was a guest speaker in the Van Bokkelen Hall auditorium as a part of mass communication professor Richard Vatz’s per-suasion class. The gubernatorial candidate visits semesterly.

Ehrlich, Vatz and audience members dis-cussed the gubernatorial debates, voter opin-ions and several issues important to the Eh-rlich campaign.

Present in the audience were Republican delegate candidates for the 42nd district Su-san Aumann and William Frank, who par-ticipated in a candidate forum at TU last week.

Ehrlich’s running mate for lieutenant governor Mary Kane also attended the lecture and said she was visiting the Tow-sonGlobal Business Incubator.

Regarding the recent televised debates, Ehrlich noted that debate formats are important.

“We’ve always had to fight the O’Malley campaign in the past, and this time [we fought] on format,” he said.

“I’m advantaged by a more open format. He’s advantaged by a more closed format with time constraints. It benefits me to get to the second and third level.”

Ehrlich agreed with Vatz after discussing the importance of debates when the constitu-ents know both of the candidates well.

“For serious people watching debates, they want to see not what you think, but why you think it … and defend it in a present situa-tion,” Ehrlich said.

The audience question and answer period centered on Towson.

-- Article courtesy of thetowerlight.com

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Photo courtesy of Casey Prather/ The Towerlight

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The major construction projects on campus are still un-derway. West Village Commons, West Village House, West Village Garage and the College of Liberal Arts projects con-tinue.

For information about how the projects affect vehicular and pedestrian traffic on campus, go to www.towson.edu.

College of Liberal Arts – Phase IIOpening August 2011

• The landscaping at the south side of CLA is complete.• Carpeting and acoustic panels continue to be installed throughout the building.• The installation of porcelain tile flooring continues throughout the building.

West Village GarageOpening August 2011• Site work is underway.• Retaining walls are being constructed on site.

The national trend hasn’t avoided Towson Uni-versity, as a small intrusion of bedbugs has occurred in Newell Hall recently.

Housing and Residence Life acted to eradicate the potential of an outbreak, according to Jerry Di-eringer, assistant vice president for student affairs. Dieringer said one report was received concerning any bedbugs in an undisclosed room in the dorm. Exterminators held an inspection Thursday.

“That [infestation of bed bugs] was indeed the case,” he said. “It has been treated and it has been inspected. There’s no other sign of them.”

Elizabeth Sussan, a resident of Newell Hall, said Towson’s reaction time to the problem was positive.

“There’s a lot of people dorming here, and they need to take care of it quickly so it doesn’t spread throughout the other dorms,” Sussan said.

Cases of bedbugs have rarely been seen in any dormitory and were treated quickly, according to

Dieringer.As a preventative measure, treatment will be provided for rooms that were near the area con-taining the bedbugs.

Dieringer said he wants students to know that if they have any sort of issue with any type of pest such as mice or insects, they should inform the HRL de-partment immediately.

“If it crawls, please let us know right away and we’ll get an exterminator there,” he said. “If you don’t

do that, that’s when things can spread quickly.”Bedbugs earn their name due to their tendency

of habituating themselves in people’s homes. They usually catch a ride in people’s clothing, luggage and whatever they can fit in or hang on to.

Most bedbugs are active at night and suck the blood of anyone who is in the same bed they have crawled into.

-- Article courtesy of thetowerlight.com

CAMPUS CONSTRUCTION UPDATE

Residence halls not immune to bedbug trendJORDAN RUSSELL

Photo courtesy of Casey Prather/ The TowerlightRichmond and Newell halls are two of the oldest on campus and have recently had bedbugs.

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Hairway to Steven, is now open at 402 York Road, between Subway and Loved One’s.

They say: What makes the shop’s opening particularly interesting is that it is in the same location as the Yorkhill Barbershop was decades ago.

Twenty years ago, the Yorkhill Barbershop was the place for law-yers and judges from the Towson courthouse to go for cuts and gos-sip.

Sadly, the long time barbers there retired and the shop has been through several incarnations since including a florist and, most recent-ly, a clothing store.

New owner, Steve Rowell, a graduate of the Avara Academy of Hair Design and Idlewylde resident, hopes to help revitalize the area with his barbershop and recapture some of the old time community feel.

Rowell has outfitted the shop with vintage bar-ber chairs and interesting artwork that go nicely with his adoration of classic Americana. More in-

formation can be found on the shop’s web site at www.hairwaytosteven.com.

--Article courtesy of forgeflyer.com

Towson was established in 1685 as a stagecoach stop. Settlers arrived in Towson for the fertile soil and abundant game. Today, there are many activities and attractions throughout the area. Below is our editor picks for this month.

Asian Arts and Culture Center at Towson University

The Asian Arts & Culture Center at Towson Uni-versity was created in 1971, when local businessman Frank Roberts donated his collection of Chinese and Japanese ivory sculpture. Since that time, the Cen-ter’s permanent collection of Asian art objects has grown to includeceramics, paintings, wood-block prints, textiles, wood, metal and stone sculpture, cloisonné enamels and furniture.

On view in the gallery is a selection from the approximately 1,000 art objects from

China, Korea, Japan, India, Tibet, Nepal, Cambodia, Indonesia and Thailand. In addition to the perma-nent collection, the Center presents changing exhi-bitions of Asian art ranging from historical works to contemporary masters, and presents engaging per-forming artists.

Hobbies & Activities category: Paintings, art col-lections; Oriental art; Theatrical hall or company

Hampden National Historic Site

In 1790, Hampton was the largest house in the United States. There are many stories to be told here that include enslaved African Americans, servants, industrial and agricultural workers, and owners.

Hobbies & Activities category: Historic site;

Manor or country house; National park

Razorbacks’s Raw Bar and Grill

Located in Towson less than 2 miles from Towson University, this bar and grill is normally know for being a bit on the pricy side due to their unique food offerings.

But on Thursday night they get down to the ba-sics to bring you great food and drinks and a cheap price!

From 10pm-close Specials include: $2 Domestics and Rail Drinks.

The kitchen is open until 12:30AM! Mussels, Po-tato Skins, Mediterranean Pizza, Wings and Cala-mari are only $5 (Available in the Bar Only)

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Monthly places to visit around townMonthly places to visit around town

Towson CalendarTuesday, October 26

Say What? KaraokePAWS - 6 to 9 p.m.

Towson invites you to become a star and show off your vocal tal-

ents.

Thursday, October 28

Chalk the Walk fromPAWS - noon to 4 p.m.

Each group/organization will be given chalk to display their artis-

tic ability.

Friday, October 29

TU’s Homecoming Rally Unitas Stadium - 4:30 p.m.

Come join Towson students and staff to get pumped for the foot-ball game against Rhode Island.

Featured Business of the Month

DANIEL GROSS

Photo courtesy of hairwaytosteven.comHairway to Steven opened earlier this month on York Rd.

Retro barber shop opens in

downtownFORGEFLYER.COM