Lighter Side of the Campus Safety Blotter
Katelynn McGinley Staff Reporter In this issue’s episode of As the Hill Turns, we’ve got quite a lot on our plate – it looks like some of the more creative…
2009
Balloon Boy’s Parents Acknowledge Hoax
Andrew Velnoskey Staff Reporter On October 15, the nation’s media alerted the public to a terrible event: a young boy had flown away from his Colorado home in a homemade…
Fox: 1; White House: 0
Obama’s attacks on FNC Betray Commitment to ‘Transcending Politics’ Matthew Bodnar Staff Reporter Barack Obama, who often speaks of transcending politics in this country, is finally starting to appear vulnerable…
Cheer Squad Steps up to Recruit Members
Megan Robinson Co-News Editor On November 4 through 6 the McDaniel Cheerleading squad held their annual try-outs, just one of many it’s held in it’s over ten year existence at…
Hiestand to take over Swimming
Emma Barbato Staff Reporter McDaniel’s swim team will be under new leadership as of July 1, 2010. Head Coach Easterday will be stepping down at the end of the 2009-2010…
Cross Country teams both finish strong in Conference Champs
Nick Brunner Co-Sports Editor Pumpkins, costume parties, and those crazy leaf-eating machines sucking up all the fallen leaves from the grounds of McDaniel, must mean the seasons are a’ changing…
Fall Sports Season: Successes and Set-Backs
Matthew Bodnar Staff Reporter As fall quickly fades away and winter approaches, the time to conclude the fall sports season is upon us. Excitement, heart break and disappointment have been…
Amnesty Day for Stolen Items
Roxanne Fleischer Co News Editor The Office of College Activities will be holding four days of Amnesty in hopes of seeing stolen items returned. From November 20 through November 24,…
“The Renaissance Man”
Professor Herb Smith Nominate for President of McDaniel Juli Guiffre Co-Editor in Chief Dr. Herb Smith, professor of political science and international studies, accepted a nomination to become the ninth…
Returning Home to the Hill
After Four Years, Phi Alpha Mu sorority returns to campus, fights to regain their good reputation Lauren Miller Staff Reporter Four years ago a campus original, Phi Alpha Mu sorority,…
Circle K Service Group Gaining Numbers Again
Hanna Barker Staff Reporter Circle K at McDaniel is making a comeback, with significantly more members than in past years. This community service organization had been struggling, and membership had…
Westminster Station has ‘Dedication to Perfection’
Emma Barbato Staff Reporter Dedication to perfection is just the beginning when it comes to the most recent addition to Westminster’s list of riveting hangout spots. Westminster Station employees don’t…
The To-Do List
The Campus Community Weighs in on Organization Kim Williams Features Editor “I have many things to do… I will write them all down on a list so that I can…
Sex on the Hill: Getting Down and Dirty
Everyone knows the feeling. You’re stressed, easily annoyed, and just generally cranky. The smallest things bother you. You lose the will to interact with other people. You are a sexually…
Weak Economy Still Affecting Students
Andrew Velonoskey Staff Reporter With much news lately about the economy improving, there are still many college students who are feelings its ill effects. The economy is affecting students in…
Tailgate Snacks, From Store-Bought to Homemade
J Ellis Staff Reporter Tumultuous rain did not put a damper on McDaniel’s homecoming festivities. On Saturday, Oct. 24, 2009, alumni, organizations, and fellow students all came out to support…
Alpha Nu Omega Takes Home the Brant Cup
Sarah Chavis Staff Reporter As announced at the homecoming game, this year’s Brant Memorial Cup was awarded to the Alpha Nu Omega sorority. The President of Alpha Nu Omega, Kaiti…
Gamma Sigma Sigma Wins 1st Place Float
Scott Welkos Staff Reporter The football game wasn’t the only competition held at McDaniel College this weekend during homecoming. Students, faculty, and alumni were invited to enter floats of their…
Homecoming a Sopping Disappointment for Fans
Matthew Bodnar Staff Reporter A day filled with optimism, camaraderie and school spirit was quickly dampened by the rain and a Green Terror loss to the Ursinus Bears on homecoming…
Midnight Madness Opens Basketball Season for Hill
Nick Brunner Co-Sports Editor Its right smack in the middle of arguably the most exciting week on campus. The music is blaring. Sororities, fraternities, and sports teams begin to gather…