Vol. CV - No. 113
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UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND - COLLEGE PARK, MD.
Thursday, May 7, 2015
System votes for tuition increases 5 percent hike, increases for business, engineering, computer science students go into effect next year By Talia Richman @talirichman Senior staff writer The University System of Maryland Board of Regents voted yesterday to increase tuition systemwide by up to 5 percent and gradually raise
tuition for engineering, business and computer science upperclassmen at this university. The f irst measure passed 9-3, while the second passed 10-2. Both measures will go into effect at this university for the next academic year, raising in-state tuition
by $388 and out-of-state tuition by $1,395 for full-time undergraduates. Current sophomores and juniors enrolled in the majors selected for differential pricing will see an additional $700 added to their bills as they go into their junior and senior years, respectively. “Most students have an expectation that they’re going to be paying ‘X’ amount of money to attend this college,” student regent Raaheela
Ahmed, who voted against both measures, said of the new tuition structure. “Current students did not expect and are not prepared financially or mentally for this increase.” The tuition hikes come after a 2 percent midyear tuition increase this past semester. Tuition has increased 3 percent annually See TUITION, Page 3
The Main Administration Building, where a disgruntled man entered Wallace Loh’s office yesterday. File photo/The Diamondback
Univ Police called to Main Admin Building By Katishi Maake @TheHavocRat, @dbkcrime Staff writer Four University Police officers responded to the Main Administration Building yesterday afternoon after an individual entered the reception area of university President Wallace Loh’s office and aggressively voiced concerns. A man, whose aff iliation with the university was undetermined, entered the reception area at about 3:14 p.m. to discuss problems he had with the university, University Police spokeswoman Sgt. Rosanne Hoaas said. See POLICE, Page 2
Greek life members participate a sit-in yesterday at the Nyumburu Amphitheater to start a dialogue on sexual assault.
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Sit down to stand up
U Senate votes not to oppose alcohol sales By Andrew Dunn @AndrewE_Dunn Staff writer
Greek life chapters host sit-in to raise awareness of sexual assault By Lexie Schapitl @lexieschapitl Staff writer
passed up on going out with friends, broke down crying in class and was overwhelmed with the thought that her attacker would find her. About a month into Natalie A year after her assault, Kish said, Kish’s senior year of college, she she woke up and realized she wanted was raped. to use her experience to help others. Kish said she blamed herself, Kish, now a speaker with the
Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network, spoke to members of the Greek life community yesterday as they sat in the Nyumburu Amphitheater for 12 hours to take a stand against sexual assault on college campuses. Zachary Anstett, a member of the
university’s Alpha Sigma Phi fraternity chapter, said about 520 people attended the event throughout the day. The sit-in was an effort to start a conversation about the See ASSAULT, Page 2
College Park residents meet to consider solar panel co-op Investors could make money back when co-op sells excess electricity By Jon Banister @J_Banister Senior staff writer College Park residents gathered at City Hall last night to consider an initiative to have residents co-invest in solar panels in an effort to reduce the city’s carbon footprint. With the initiative for a solar cooperative, city residents would pay for the installation of solar panels on a community building. The clean energy produced by the solar panels would reduce the need to purchase electricity from the local utility provider. Those who invest in the solar panels could make their money back when the co-op sells excess electricity back to the grid.
“This is something that is necessary for all cities going forward,” said Eric Marshall-Main, a senior communication major who attended the meeting. “This is an example of how building renewable power can be profitable for the people who invest money in it that are not Pepco, but are individuals who make it work.” In 2010, residents of University Park formed a private solar company to install 99 solar panels on the roof of a local church. The 35 residents who invested each put down an average of $4,000 for the $130,000 project. They also received a $40,000 federal grant. As of May 1, these solar panels have generated 129,624 kilowatt hours of energy. By the end of 2013, the panels had sold enough energy back to Pepco to return 50 percent of the members’ investments. The group projects its investors will break even by 2017 and make a 7 to 8 percent return on their investment after the 20-year contract expires.
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David Brosch, University Park Community Solar president, speaks yesterday about his work with the solar co-op. Tom Hausman/The Diamondback
The leaders of the University Park project spoke to about 30 students and College Park residents during the meeting to share their story. The meeting was a first step in a community effort to establish a solar co-op in this city, said College Park Mayor Andy Fellows. “The city of College Park is really See SOLAR, Page 2
The University Senate voted a g a i n st opp o s i n g t he s a le of a lcohol at on-campus athlet ic events yesterday. The f inal tally on opposition was 42- 62, with two abstentions. However, this does not mean the senate formally supports the proposal. This proposal is a response to the University Athletic Council’s recommendation to expand alcohol sales at athletic events to the general public. Under the recommendation, people 21 or older could buy beer and wine at games. On March 24, the council voted 16-1 in favor of recommending the change to university President Wallace Loh. Steven Hurtt, a senator and architecture professor, originally asked the senate to vote against the proposal at an April 23 senate meeting. The meeting adjourned before a vote could happen, and the discussion continued yesterday. Sasho Cirovski, Terrapins men’s soccer coach and Athletic Council coach representative, argued in favor of the policy, saying it would give this university the opportunity to lead the discussion on alcohol. See SENATE, Page 3
About Today’s Historic Page One Starting yesterday, to commemorate the last four issues of daily print publication, The Diamondback is exploring its print heritage with front pages inspired by papers gone by.
To d a y, w e e m u l a t e T h e Diamondback as it appeared around this university’s 1956 centennial, a time of great change for the university. Designed by Evan Berkowitz
SPORTS
OPINION
TRICK SHOT ARTIST
STAFF EDITORIAL: Lacking fiscal transparency
Attackman Jay Carlson developed a knack for nontraditional shots in his backyard and has brought his flashy play to the Terrapins men’s lacrosse team P. 8
This university failed students with its differential tuition rollout P. 4 DIVERSIONS
STILL GOT THE FEVER Revisiting Panic! At The Disco’s A Fever You Can’t Sweat Out P. 6