Men’s soccer team initiation practices called into question
Megan Robinson News and Web Editor Freshmen members of the men’s soccer team complete a process they refer to as “initiation” within their first month of the season. Details about…
2010
After son’s suicide, father seeks policy changes
Hanna Barker Co-Commentary Editor/Art Director The father of a McDaniel College student who committed suicide wants the school to change its policies to provide more safeguards for students. Aaron Waltemeyer…
Gun case closed, details still unclear
Cullen Murray-Kemp Staff Reporter The incident occurring in the early morning hours of Oct. 15 between former McDaniel Football coach Jimmy Williams and four McDaniel students is “legally: case closed,”…
Will we ever be able to use All cards off campus?
Warren Kraft Staff Reporter McDaniel administration is revamping its ID card system. One of the possible changes could be allowing students to use the card to purchase food at off…
After Son’s Suicide, Father Seeks Policy Changes
I need to clarify 2 incorrect points in this article. It’s section 152 of the Internal Revenue Code in relation to FERPA. As to my quote “I want to be…
Lindsey Wilson reflects on her stand out cross country career
Sarah Erlichman Staff Reporter Amongst applications for graduate school, art history major (with a Spanish minor) Lindsey Wilson had a great cross country season. Being a major contributor to the…
Meet the Green: Patrick Rogers
Patrick Rogers Staff Reporter Every fall, a new group of eager 18-year-old students arrive at McDaniel looking to make an impact here on campus. Some hope to make their mark…
Contrast magazines offers unique publication opportunity
Scott Welkos Contributor When one considers McDaniel College’s 4 media groups, Contrast may not be the first one in mind. However, along with the McDaniel Free Press, Terror TV, and…
New Asian Studies Program
Hanna Barker Co-Commentary/Art Director Students, faculty, and community members filled Alumni Hall on Nov. 8 to watch Kenny Endo’s 35th Anniversary Celebration Concert, “Gateway- ‘Ma’ vs. Groove.” This event was…
Jon Lightner provides support to local Gay Straight Alliances
Hanna Barker Co-Commentary/Art Director On Nov. 9, over 60 students from Westminster High School listened, enthralled, as sophomore Jonathan Lightner shared his personal experiences as a gay teen. This was…
Profile: Mahlia Joyce
Musa Imakando Contributor Kind eyes and a warm smile are what greet you when you address Mahlia Joyce. Mahlia Joyce is the Director of the Office of Diversity and Multicultural…
Katastrophe and Athens Boys Choir perform after leading Transgender 101 Workshop
Melanie Darling Staff Reporter Tuesday, Nov. 2, marked McDaniel’s very first transgender awareness event, featuring Katastrophe and Athens Boy Choir. The two talented rappers shared their individual journeys of striving…
Sandy: The Personality of Glar
Chris Merrill Contributor If you have ever eaten at Englar Dining Hall, your day was most likely brightened by this woman’s genuine excitement and enthusiasm to serve the students of…
Profile: Dr. Zaru Bolsters Arabic Program
Daniel Alderman Contributor In 2006, the Foreign Language Department at McDaniel was left with a retention rate of roughly 40% and no professor. After only beginning to offer Arabic classes…
SERRV, Local Nonprofit, Seeks McDaniel Volunteers
Warren Kraft Staff Reporter SERRV: A nonprofit organization with a mission to eradicate poverty wherever it resides by providing opportunity and support to artisans and farmers worldwide. From delicious chocolates…
On the Lot: The Coolest and Not-So-Coolest Cars on Campus
Sophie Diven Staff Reporter On The Lot with Jeremy Allen Make – Land Rover Model- Freelander Year – 2003 MSRP- $25370 -$31970 consumerguideauto.howstuffworks.com When did you purchase? – It was…
Lend a Hand this Holiday Season
Stephanie Cover Contributor Look at the person sitting to your right. Now look at the person sitting to your left. Today, it is difficult to tell who could use a…
Too Cold to Play Outside? Some Indoor Fun Ideas
Krystina Shultz Staff Reporter Cabin fever sounds fun until you’re the one sitting and staring at the wall. When McDaniel was hit with the astronomic snowstorm last year, students were…
Profile: Dr. Kachur
Jeff Davis Staff Reporter He is a fun-loving, energetic man who is able to make anyone laugh. He is the epitome of strong faculty-student relations. He is a master of…
A Review of Wonder of the World
Zachary Brown Staff Reporter McDaniel Theatre presents another great show in the Studio Theatre with David Lindsay-Abaire’s “Wonder of the World.” This outrageous comedy follows Cass Harris (Nina Minadakis) as…