Nasty Little Bugs: Why You Should Check for Ticks
After four months of cardiologist appointments and numerous tests, I finally heard the words, “You’re going to be fine.” I was lying in a hospital bed recovering from a surgery….
2011
The Fight to Save the Internet: Net Neutrality
How would you feel if you had to pay extra money to get your internet to load faster, or to visit certain websites? How about not being able to watch…
Lighter Side of the Campus Safety Blotter
With the spring season and the lure of warm weather around the corner, McDaniel students have started drinking beer, smoking pot, and partying once again. The past two months have…
Men’s Lacrosse Spring Trip
Flocks of rowdy drunken people sporting green t-shirts crawling from pub to pub all over Bean Town in anticipation for good ole’ St. Patty’ s Day. This was a sight…
Meet the Green
While McDaniel men’s lacrosse fans might not have heard of sophomore midfielder Michael Marks, they might get to in the future. While he hasn’t played in very many, Marks may…
60 Seconds: “After the honeymoon period, what do you think about the new Glar now?”
“I like it a lot. I think it’s a lot brighter and a lot more inviting, and [they] spent a lot of money here. I like being in an…
60 Seconds: “What do you think of Glar on opening night?”
Shelby Parentaeu: “I think the changes are baller.” Kim Moran: “ I think it looks awesome. It looks much classier& bigger.” …
You Are Where You Eat
When President Roger N. Casey spoke these five words at the Grand Opening of our new Glar, many laughed. They probably didn’t believe him. I wouldn’t believe him any more…
Charity Basketball and Volleyball Tournaments Draw a Crowd
Waking up at 5 a.m. to run during the off season, lifting weights 5 times a week, and trying to stick to a healthy diet. That is the training regime sophomore…
Music Suggestions from the Experts
Everyone loves music. Some prefer wider ranges than others and people argue over which genre or musician is better, but we all still love music itself. Sometimes our tastes change…
McDaniel Welcomes New Foreign Language Professors
Students should expect new additions to the Foreign Languages Department as of next fall semester. Hired through a tenure-track search, both Dr. Ángeles Donoso and Dr. NaÏma Hachad will soon…
What You Need to Know About the McDaniel Showdown Talent Show
From jump-roping to belly-dancing, juggling to singing, this year’s McDaniel Showdown Talent Show was a night to remember. Produced by senior Steven Carney, the show featured acts of all shapes,…
Sex on the Hill: Genderwassit?
I’m tired of writing light-hearted pieces for Sex on the Hill. So, here’s to trying something new. When you have sex with people like me, leave gender at the door….
A Peek at the Portal: A Possible New Student Intranet
Since the spring of 2010, SGA has been recreating and revamping the McDaniel student website, dubbed the “Student Portal.” This site is being created and designed by senior Rafael Seyum….
Health and Fitness: Yoga
It is that time again; yes it’s time to register for next semester’s classes. As students look for classes there can be much joy and disappointment. Mostly disappointment for those…
MLB Season Primer
Nearly five months have passed since the San Francisco Giants were crowned world champions of baseball in 2010. The new season brings a clean slate for all thirty teams and…
The Soles4Souls Shoe Drive
Wayne Elsey founded the Soles4Souls charity organization with one purpose in mind: to change the world one sole at a time. In a video on the Soles4Souls website, Elsey explains…
Cell Phones: Handy Accessory or Harmful Appliance?
There are countless studies on exactly how cell phones affect our brains. Some studies say that they cause an increase in brain tumors while others say that they have no…
Multiple Sclerosis Walk Comes to Westminster
Can you imagine having a disease where no two people have the same experience or symptoms? What about a disease that the only way to be diagnosed is to go…
Freshman Struts His Way to the Crown: Spencer Fothergill Wins Mr. McDaniel
Inside Alumni Hall, students were belting out Katy Perry’s “Firework” while screaming and cheering for freshman Spencer Fothergill as he strutted around the stage in his women’s one-piece floral pink…