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Former Raven named commencement speaker Former cornerback, Terps player Domonique Foxworth brings business, sports experiences By Talia Richman @talirichman Senior staff writer Former Baltimore Ravens cornerback Domonique Foxworth wrote in a 2013 Huffington Post blog that while he hadn’t yet been invited to speak at a commencement, he had a message he wanted to share with the
graduating class that year. “Sports fans and TV analysts put so much emphasis on what happens in the final seconds of the game, but players know that the choices made in the first quarter are just as important as the ones made when the clock is running out,” he wrote. “Our lives are no different. No single bad decision is damning, but a bad decision can leave
you behind in the fourth quarter.” Now, two years later, Foxworth will have the chance to address graduates in person — this time as commencement speaker at the May 21 campuswide graduation ceremony. “It’s a great honor having the opportunity to talk to so many young people and try to influence them in some way on the biggest day of so many of their lives,” Foxworth said. The commencement speaker selection committee chose Foxworth, a 2004 alumnus and former Ter-
rapins football player, because of his connection to this state and his success across multiple fields, said Louis Schiavone, a member of the Senior Council and student chairman of the committee. “We felt like Foxworth was such a good option because a lot of people know him from his professional athletic career, but he also brings a lot of other things people don’t know about,” the senior communication See foxworth, Page 8
domonique foxworth, former Ravens cornerback, will give this university’s spring commencement address in May. photo courtesy of domonique foxworth
Senate OKs new docs for transgender residents By Jess Nocera @jessmnocera Staff writer
SAFA MOTESHARREI co-authored a new study about how forests impact air temperature, which affects food production. He uses NASA satellite images to assess deforestation.
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speaking for the trees University researchers examine potential link between deforestation, temperature changes
The General Assembly passed a bill this legislative session that would make it easier for transgender state residents to obtain new birth certificates that reflect their preferred gender and name. This measure would allow transgender residents to receive new birth certificates with the name and gender they currently possess without any indication of a change on the document. The House of Delegates passed the Senate Bill 743 on a 91-49 vote April 8. Cross-filed with House Bi l l 862 , the bi l l now heads to Gov. Larry Hogan’s office for final approval. This bill could serve as an educational tool to change the minds of people who were opposed to such legislation in the past, said Sen. See bill, Page 3
By Aisha Sharipzhan @aishasharipz Staff writer New findings from university researchers show that deforestation might impact local temperatu re cha nges, wh ich
to conduct this kind of analysis using high-resolution NASA satellites to gather data on a global scale. The research determined that albedo, the amount of solar radiation reflected off Earth’s surface, and evapotranspiration, the trans-
in turn could affect agricultural production. A team from this university’s National Socio-Environmental Sy nt hesi s Center publ i shed a pap er on t h i s topic i n Nat u re Communications on Ma rch 31. They were the first researchers
portation of water into the atmosphere from the planet’s surface, are the main players in shifting local temperatures. “Lots of crops are very sensitive to changes in temperature, See study, Page 3
Univ officials announce idea for new child care facility Existing campus center doesn’t care for infants By Carly Kempler @CarlyKempler Staff writer The administration and finance division announced Thursday that it plans to create a new child care facility for infants and toddlers. A committee including administrative and finance, student affairs and academic affairs officials approved this proposal and is now seeking offers from child care providers for the new facility. The facility will provide care for
providers can start making offers, said Carlo Colella, administration and finance vice president. “It’s a challenge to be able to access quality child care that is convenient to studies or employment,” said Charles Caramello, the graduate school dean. “Having that kind of service through the university or convenient to the university is something we’re trying to do to create a great environment for our faculty, our staff and our students.” a testudo statue welcomes visitors to the Center for Young Children, which only offers care for kids ages 3 to 5. The current Center for Young University officials are accepting bids to build and run another facility for other ages. tom hausman/the diamondback Children can provide care for up to While this university looks to find 110 children ages 3 to 5, but Colella infants and toddlers, which the university does not currently provide, a spot to house the facility, which is slated to open by fall 2016, child care as well as children 3 to 5 years old. See center, Page 3
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RHA senators elect leaders, change bylaws By Morgan Eichensehr @MEichensehr Staff writer The RHA passed a resolution last night to amend its bylaws concerning the exemption status for on-campus housing for senators-at-large. T he resolution, authored by Constitutional Review Committee Chairman Tsvi Glazer, aimed to add a new clause to the bylaws. The clause states:“If a Senator-at-Large fails to meet his/her responsibilities and he/ she went through the housing exemption process, his/her housing may be revoked.” At the Residence Hall Association meeting two weeks ago, two resolutions passed that set the stage for this See rha, Page 8
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The Terps women’s lacrosse team looks to continue its quest for a perfect season in first meeting with the Blue Jays since 2009 P. 12
Continued bipartisan compromises are required for progress P. 4
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