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Government Shutdown Effecting…Sports?
October 1st, 2013 by WLOY Staff
I know it sounds like a joke, but this is more than serious. The recent partial government shutdown due to a budget impasse in Congress has now officially infected the world of sports.
The shutdown has caused the sports programs at the service academies (Army, Navy, Air Force) to be temporarily suspended. As a result of the temporary program suspension, the three teams are in jeopardy of having to skip their games for this upcoming weekend, leaving two games at risk of being abandoned.
The first game at risk of falling victim to the shutdown is Army vs. Boston College. Boston College has been in contact with Army athletics in an attempt to find some sort of means of making the game happen, but so far to no avail.
The second game at risk of being cancelled has a little bit more riding on it. This Saturday, Navy and Air Force were set to play their annual rivalry game that has been a tradition between the two academies since 1972, with the rivalry itself dating back to 1960. The game is one in a series of games between the academies that determines the Commander-In-Chief’s Trophy, which is an annual trophy given to the service academy with the best record against one another.
I know that you could very easily say, “So what? It’s just a trophy.” This is true, but the revenue those games pull in is very real. The Navy vs. Air Force game for Saturday has already sold out, presenting a couple of major problems!
It’s still not a definite yet that these games will be cancelled, but let’s just say that the chances of those games actually happening are looking like a resounding slim-to-none right now.
Tags: #Football, air force, army, government shutdown, navy, sports
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Tourism Tuesdays: Top of the World
October 1st, 2013 by WLOY Staff
When: Wednesday & Thursday 10am-6pm, Friday & Saturday 10am-7pm, Sunday 11am-6pm
What: The greatest view in all of Charm City
Where: The 27th Floor of 401 E. Pratt Street,Baltimore, MD 21202
I hope you aren’t afraid of heights, because this attraction is not for the faint of heart. You can have the opportunity to travel to the top of the “world,” or well, Baltimore, at least. With breathtaking views and gorgeous sights of all of B’More, including the Inner Harbor and the surrounding areas, Top of the World is certainly an enticing attraction for new comers to Baltimore and to city residents. This is your chance to see the city as you never have before. Tickets are just $5, and even for locals, these sights aren’t to be missed!
Visit the Top Of The World website for all ticketing information and special events at the observation deck.
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Museum Mondays: National Electronics Museum
September 30th, 2013 by WLOY Staff
When: Monday – Friday 9am-4pm, Saturdays 10am-2pm
Where: 1745 West Nursery Road, Linthicum Heights, Maryland
The National Electronics Museum is a fantastic way to travel through the history of electronics. The museum features many exhibits showcasing pieces from a broad span of time periods including, but not limited to, the history of early radar, Cold War electronics, WWII technologies and underwater electronics. The National Electronics Museum is the only way to get all the info you need on how electronics have advanced through the years.
Admission is only $ 1 for students!
For more info and a full list of exhibits, you can visit their website.
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Sports Saturdays: Army Black Knights @ Loyola Greyhounds
September 28th, 2013 by WLOY Staff
When: Saturday October 5th, 7:00PM
Next Saturday, the Loyola Women’s Soccer Team continues their Patriot League season by playing host to the Army Black Knights at Ridley Athletic Complex. The Greyhounds will be coming off of a three game streak on the road. The game is in the heart of the conference schedule for the Hounds. The Hounds come back to Ridley looking for their first home win of the season, so fan support will be thoroughly appreciated. The game is free for students. Tickets range from $7 on down for non-students, so come on out and support the Greyhounds!
For more information on tickets, visit the Greyhounds website.
Tags: Army Black Knights, Greyhounds soccer, Loyola Greyhounds, soccer, Sports Saturday, Women's soccer
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A Farewell to Rivera
September 27th, 2013 by WLOY Staff
There are some moments in the world of sports that make us remember why we love them so much. Whether it’s Ripken breaking the record in Camden Yards in 1995 or just a parent sharing the love of a sport with their kids, we tend to fall in love with sports over and over again. Last night in the Bronx was certainly one of those moments that made us fall in love with the world of sports again. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: baseball, Mariano Rivera, sports, Yankees
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RadioEdu Week 01 & 02: Introduction
September 27th, 2013 by WLOY Staff
Hello everyone! I’m excited to announce the birth of RadioEdu, a project designed to introduce audio engineering and production to Baltimore City students. This blog will follow the progress of three extraordinary fifth graders from Eutaw-Marshburn Elementary School as they learn complex concepts on industry standard studio equipment. The students have limited access to computers, and we are working together two days a week. Each week will focus on one or more concepts and will have a ‘proof of concept’ project from the students. The emphasis is on project-based learning, and the students develop their skills through hands-on development and gain more autonomy as the semester progresses.
We hope that this pilot project is the first of many and that we are able to introduce this technology and skillset to many more schools and students in the future!
-Jonathan Prozzi
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New York: A Love Story
September 27th, 2013 by WLOY Staff
Written By: Jordan Hernandez
Young, sexy, talented, and smooth are all words that can be used to describe new musical artist Mack Wilds. With an album set to hit stores on Monday, September 30, Mack Wilds is ready to wow fans for the first time as a rapper/ singer. Does the last name Wilds ring a bell? Mack, whose real first name is Tristian, started his career off as an actor. Working on top shows like the CWs 90210 and HBOs The Wire, Tristian showed his great range of acting ability and gathered a large fan base. Now, he is showcasing his tough rap flow along side his buttery smooth vocals on his first album New York: A Love Story.
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Food Fridays: Big Bad Wolf’s House of Barbeque
September 27th, 2013 by WLOY Staff
Where: 5713 Harford Rd, Baltimore MD 21214
Hours: Monday through Sunday 11:30 am – 9 pm
You don’t have to huff and puff to get some top notch barbeque in the Charm City. This local restaurant has a variety of bbq sauces on different meats, multiple types of ribs and even a specialty sandwich, the “Big Bad Wolf” which features pulled pork, beef brisket AND hickory smoked bacon. Three delicious meats coming together on one ultimate sandwich.
Check out All Menus for their full menu. Prices are reasonable and the barbeque is real.
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Theatre Thursdays: Durang Durang
September 26th, 2013 by WLOY Staff
Where: Fell’s Point Corner Theatre,
251 S Ann St Baltimore, MD 21117
When: Show runs through October 13th, 2013 (No show October 6th)
Durang Durang will make you laugh to you cry with it’s charm and wit. By Christopher Durang, a 2013 Tony Award Winning playwright, has been raved about in The New Yorker and the NY Times. It’s unconventional humor and tales will leave you with a smile on your face and a new appreciation for twisted comedy.
Prices start at $15 and shows run Thursday through Sunday.
Check their website for show times and dates!
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