Last month, we surveyed members of the class of 2013 on the topics of their senior capstone projects and the cool results that they wanted to share. “The Influence of Reality Telvision on Women’s Use of derogatory words in a friendly manner. It is still ongoing.”—Laura Nichols,...
A Simple Walk Can Mean So Much More
posted by Alexander Murchison III
Ever have the urge to try and make a difference for raped women throughout the world? Ever want to try and reach out to those women that have been beaten or even raped by thoughtless men? Now is your chance. The Rape Crisis Intervention Service of Carroll County or RCIS is hosting a...
McDaniel Receives Million Dollar Donation
posted by Alexander Murchison III
Recently, McDaniel College has come into a large sum of money, approximately a $6.7 million donation from alumnus Phillip Henry Dorsey. Phillip Henry Dorsey was part of the 1891 graduating class and was one of the 18 students to graduate with a bachelor’s degree. He made a commitment over 120 years ago to donate back to Western Maryland College, now McDaniel College, which has already received the first check for the donation, a total of $975,000. President Roger Casey expressed his gratitude for the donation. He explained, “McDaniel is deeply indebted to the generosity of Phillip Dorsey and his descendants. That the estate of a graduate...
Tuition Increase Has Students Worrying about Loans
posted by Lauren Murray
Freshman Chris Jones always planned on going to college; after visiting many schools on the East Coast, he chose McDaniel because the financial aid he received would cover most of the tuition. The school was able to offer him exactly what he wanted: a college education at a small price. “If I didn’t want loans, I had to come to McDaniel. Financial aid was a deciding factor and it seemed like a good fit,” he said. Now Jones is a biochemistry major and is able to focus on his education rather than his college debt. Awards like Jones’ usually do not fully cover the $36,960 tuition price tag of an education at McDaniel College. Many...
Comparing or Connecting: What McDaniel Students Feel about Facebook
posted by KARINA V. BUSTOS
I keep listening to the same conversation on campus over and over. It starts like this: “I can’t focus on my homework; it’s almost inevitable to check my Facebook.” Or like this: “Pinterest makes me hate my house.” Or like this: “I stopped following a friend on Instagram, and...
Gardening at McDaniel
posted by Alexander Murchison III
You may have noticed the garden behind McDaniel Hall, which provides the already beautiful McDaniel campus with a little more beauty. Robinson Garden was named after Miss Margaret Robinson who was the Dean of Women from 1908-1928. In 1926, McDaniel’s own Phi Alpha Mu was officially...
A McDaniel Student’s Top 10
posted by Alexander Murchison III
There comes a time in everyone’s day where some things are just necessary. These are things that obviously might not be necessary to survive, but for McDaniel College students they are essential. After asking random students around campus, here are the top ten in no specific order. Ramen...
McDaniel Offers Veterans a Place on the Hill
posted by Aaron Chiusano
Adapting to civilian life after a time spent overseas in service can be an intimidating and even overwhelming process. When home doesn’t feel like home because you’ve changed so much it makes adjusting feel insurmountable, especially so when committing to new, life changing, experiences...
Relay for Life 2013
posted by Lauren Murray
Students, faculty, and friends all came out on April 26 2013 to raise money for the American Cancer Society at McDaniel College’s Relay for Life. The event raised more than $21,000, almost $3,000 more than last year. 20 teams participated with 375 different team members signed...
Athlete’s Reaction to Relay For Life Being Held Inside
posted by Vicci Alexander
After reading both Amber Slater’s informative article, as well as Ben Shoudy’s demeaning commentary, I was angered and upset that the athletics side of this conflict was basically being swept under the rug and not heard. So, hello fellas, here I am. Number one, Student- Athletes never, I...
McDaniel Hires Steve Corrieri as Men’s Soccer Coach
posted by Greg Nolen, Staff Reporter
Steve Corrieri’s whole life has revolved around the game of soccer. He started playing when he was around four or five years old, growing up in Carlisle, England, and played professionally for the professional soccer club in his hometown. Corrieri’s next step in his soccer journey has...
Relay for Life in the gym? Hogwash, I say.
posted by Ben Shoudy, Staff Reporter
This Friday night McDaniel College will be hosting Relay for Life, the school’s largest student-run charity event. Each year volunteers make teams and compete to raising money, all of which goes directly to the American Cancer Society. Participants walk laps around the track for 12...
Bullying Among Teenagers
posted by Ryan Wyman
It started on a glowing early April afternoon during my final two months of eighth grade, when I quickly stepped off the school bus and arrived at the bus stop, when out of nowhere, two individuals who went to my school tackled me to the ground and forcefully put my arms behind my back. One of...
Get Involved!
posted by Emma Rixham
Are you ever sitting in your room thinking to yourself, “I wish there was something to do on this campus…” You’d actually be surprised at how much there is, that you may not know about. Join a club, hit up a free event hosted by Green Terror Productions; you could even...







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