Jennifer Badie
Jennifer Badie is a sports content editor. She was previously the education and obituaries editor for six years. She joined The Sun in 1998 as a copy editor, working as a slot editor for metro and as the features copy desk chief. She has a bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Maryland, College Park.
Recent Articles
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Hrabowski on '60 Minutes'
UMBC President Freeman Hrabowski, who is often credited for his efforts to produce minority graduates in science, technology, engineering and math, will be featured this Sunday on CBS’ “60 Minutes.” You can watch a preview of the interview here. In it, Hrabowski says, “I don’t care how smart you...
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German American Day Observed at McDaniel
About 1,000 high school students from across the state and Pennsylvania are taking part in McDaniel College's 17th annual German-American Day on Tuesday morning and afternoon, McDaniel officials said. On Tuesday morning, students participated in workshops that include such topics as “How I survived...
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Roles of Muslim Women Explored at AACC
Anne Arundel Community College will explore aspects of Muslim cultures and the roles Muslim women at a half-day, on-campus event Oct. 22. “Unveiling the Mystique of the Muslim Woman” will be held at the Robert E. Kauffman Theater at the Arnold Campus at 10 a.m. The event will feature Imam Yahya...
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Program Teaches Kids About Science, Nutrition
The Elkridge Branch of the Howard County Public Library is hosting “Chemistry in the Library,” an event that demonstrates the relationship between science, nutrition and healthy living. Slated for Saturday at 2 p.m., the hands-on event will feature a chemist from the American Chemical Society and...
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Howard County Group Hosts Hispanic Heritage Month Event
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, the Columbia-based, nonprofit organization Conexiones of Howard County is holding its third annual countywide Hispanic Heritage Celebration on Friday evening at Long Reach High School. Conexiones president Felícita Solá-Carter said that the event gives...
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Baltimore Co.¿s school board task force meets today
From Baltimore County government reporter Alison Knezevich: Baltimore County’s task force on the selection of school board members is set to meet today at 4 p.m. at the Randallstown Community Center, after a controversial meeting last month. In September, the board took an unexpected vote on the...
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Arundel holds information sessions on magnet programs
From Anne Arundel schools reporter Joe Burris: Anne Arundel County Public Schools will be holding information sessions on its magnet programs at Annapolis High School on Thursday and Old Mill High School on Oct. 5. AACPS has 13 magnet programs for county students, including three International Baccalaureate...
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Architecture honors for AACC students
From Anne Arundel schools reporter Joe Burris: Anne Arundel Community College architecture students won both top awards and two Citation Awards in the 2011 American Institute of Architects (AIA) Maryland Student Design Awards Competition for community colleges. The AIA is a professional membership...