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The United States Naval Academy is a four-year military academy and higher education institution located in Annapolis, Md. It was founded in 1845 as the Naval School by U.S. Naval Secretary George Bancroft; it was renamed the U.S. Naval Academy in 1850. Originally an all-male institution, the academy admitted its first female midshipmen in 1976. In addition to an application process similar to traditional colleges, applicants to the academy must have a nomination from a source recognized by the academy, such as a senator. All midshipmen start their time at the Naval Academy as plebes during "Plebe Summer," a seven-week program run by the academy that introduces plebes to Navy and academy lif...
The United States Naval Academy is a four-year military academy and higher education institution located in Annapolis, Md. It was founded in 1845 as the Naval School by U.S. Naval Secretary George Bancroft; it was renamed the U.S. Naval Academy in 1850. Originally an all-male institution, the academy admitted its first female midshipmen in 1976. In addition to an application process similar to traditional colleges, applicants to the academy must have a nomination from a source recognized by the academy, such as a senator. All midshipmen start their time at the Naval Academy as plebes during "Plebe Summer," a seven-week program run by the academy that introduces plebes to Navy and academy life. Because of the inclusion of technical classes into the school's core curriculum, all graduates receive a bachelor's degree in science, no matter which major they have chosen out of the 21 that are available. In addition to traditional academic classes, midshipmen take part in an officer development program. The academy also has student organizations, including club sports, professional societies, religious clubs and musical and theater groups. The Naval Academy is a member of the Patriot League, and the Midshipmen field teams in 19 sports. Notable annual events include the Army-Navy football game and the junior year Ring Dance. Notable Naval Academy alumni include former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, astronaut Alan Shepard Jr. and Nobel Prize winner Albert A. Michelson.
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Football and free speech
Division I college football coaches live a life focused on one thing — winning college football games. For this they are richly rewarded with salary, fame and adulation above and beyond what any amateur sport probably ought to provide.
Such...Tags: Racism, Football, Sociology, Lehigh University, Freedom of the Press
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How local athletic departments deal with social media
Coppin State
Sports information director Roger McAfee said the school has no blanket policy on social media, and that its relatively small staff prevents constant monitoring of what athletes are saying. "I'll go on there and take a peak," he said, "but...Tags: Randy Edsall, Twitter, Inc., Facebook, McAfee Incorporated, Social Media
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For 35th time, hockey players battle for Crab Pot
This year, the Crab Pot hockey tournament is truly a Chesapeake Bay affair — all four teams are from Maryland.
The men's collegiate tournament — in its 35th year — is hosted by the U.S. Naval Academy and was intended to be a face-off...Tags: Michael Fox, Ice Hockey, Cloud Gate, Maryland Terrapins
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Maj. Gen. Justice steps down as RDECOM commander in Aberdeen ceremony
The general officer who became the face of BRAC at Aberdeen Proving Ground and around Harford County over the past two and a half years relinquished command of theU.S. Army Research, Development and Engineering Command during a change of responsibility...Tags: Clemson University, Aberdeen, Technology, U.S. Army, Engineering
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Navy professor sentenced in burglary of ex-girlfriend's home
A Naval Academy professor will spend two weekends in jail and be on probation, after he admitted breaking into the Gambrills home of his former girlfriend. Lt. Cmdr. Charles D. Spera, 31, of Bowie, was granted probation before judgment this week by...Tags: Punishment, Anne Arundel County, Fort Meade (military base), Annapolis
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Getty family turns a new page in General Assembly
Madison Getty is just like any other page in Annapolis. She makes coffee, delivers papers to be signed, runs errands for legislators and helps get things ready in the morning for members of Maryland's House of Delegates.
She does have one tiny advantage,...Tags: Allan H. Kittleman, Sprague, Westminster (Carroll, Maryland), Wicomico County, Annapolis
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Datebook
Sunday, Feb. 12 Concert The Galilee Fine Arts Series presents pianist Todd Simon at 7 p.m. at Galilee Lutheran Church, 4652 Mountain Road in Pasadena. Concert includes romantic tunes, as well as melodies from Broadway shows. There is no admission charge,...Tags: Colleges and Universities, Colleges and Universities, Concerts, Severna Park, Culture
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Without top-scoring Avila, Mids lose 15th in row, 62-41
Navy men's basketball tried to make do without the services of J.J. Avila but its losing streak grew to 15 games. The visiting Midshipmen made just four of 16 second-half shots and Lafayette outscored them 29-17 in the second half. The Leopards won, 62-...Tags: Salisbury Sea Gulls, College Basketball, Jason Jones, Towson Tigers, Frostburg State Bobcats
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Lisbon/Woodbine: Pair of teenagers from Troop 428 earn rank of Eagle Scout
Congratulations go to Joe Mullen for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. Joe is a senior at South Carroll High School. For his Eagle Scout project, Joe planned and executed the building and installation of several benches on the grounds at the Walter Reed...Tags: Ken Ulman, Howard County, Ellicott City, Relief and Aid Organizations, Garden Products
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Day trips: Gallery reopens, orchids bloom and King of Pop makes an appearance
Philadelphia
Showy orchids
In advance of the famed Philadelphia Flower Show, the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society is featuring "Enchanting Orchids," an exhibit featuring plants grown by experts from the Pinelands Orchid Society. In addition to these...Tags: Arts, World War II (1939-1945), Danny Glover, Movies, Denzel Washington
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State: VCU trounces Towson men a 2nd time, 66-43
Bradford Burgess scored 22 points and the host Virginia Commonwealth men's basketball team took advantage of every Towson turnover Wednesday night, beating the Tigers, 66-43. The Rams (21-5, 12-2 Colonial Athletic Association) have won 10 in a row and 18...Tags: Salisbury Sea Gulls, College Basketball, Brown University, Towson Tigers, Basketball
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Aberdeen Proving Ground welcomes new CECOM, RDECOM leaders, will also bid farewell to Maj. Gen. Justice
Two lead organizations at Aberdeen Proving Ground will be changing their commands later this week.
Maj. Gen. Robert S. Ferrell will take command of theU.S. ArmyCommunications-Electronics Command in a ceremony Thursday at 10 a.m. in the Myer Auditorium at...Tags: Clemson University, National Government, Electronics, Technology, Engineering
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