There’s a Basketball Team in Philadelphia Again?
As a big Philadelphia sports fan, it’s hard to remember the last time the 76ers were truly worth talking about. With all of the success the Phillies, Eagles, and…
2012
McDaniel Celebrates Africa
A diverse group of McDaniel students, faculty, and staff as well as local community members gathered on Monday, Feb. 20 to celebrate cultures and people of Africa for the second…
International Women’s Day
“International Women’s Day is a day to look at the roles of women and their inequalities” says Olivia Gardner, class of 2014, who is the president of the Women’s Issues…
New Community Garden on Campus
Love to garden? Well, this semester you may be able to contribute to a garden right here on campus. In the spring of 2012, the Environmental Studies department will…
Hoover Library Introduces First of Two Civil War Exhibits
Currently on display through March 30 in the foyer of Hoover Library is an exhibit of Civil War artifacts. “The Battle of the Merrimack and Monitor” is the first of…
Don’t Underestimate the Importance of the Honor and Conduct Board
Unlike the menu of greasy food served at the Pub, or the everyday hours of the library, students are less likely to know the ins and outs of another very…
McDaniel Students Take Hold of New LEAD Program
In order to help freshmen develop their leadership skills and build foundations to help them throughout their college career, McDaniel has offered the LEAD program to accomplish these goals….
Visit “Lairs”: Drawings and Paintings by Ryan Browning Before it’s Too Late
“Lairs”: Drawings and Paintings by Ryan Browning, after 3 weeks on display in Rice Gallery, the upper level of Peterson Hall, has just closed. Ryan Browning’s work is both thought…
Best and Worst Commercials From Super Bowl XLVI
For some, watching the Super Bowl is an annual tradition to see the NFL’s two best teams from that season go head to head. But for others who might not…
Success On and Off the Field at McDaniel College
Senior student-athlete Woody Butler has proved himself to be among McDaniel’s best and brightest on and off the field. Butler, who is from Wolfsville, Maryland, has excelled not only in…
Affinity Housing Could Be For You
Traditional college dorms aren’t for everyone. They’re noisy, crowded, and if you don’t like your neighbor, then for the most part, tough luck. The affinity housing program at McDaniel…
Local Work Opportunities Tailored to Hectic Student Schedules
The life of a college student requires organization, focus, and most importantly, money. Though some may argue that it is not a necessity, most will agree that it doesn’t hurt…
Freedom of Speech May No Longer Be Completely Free
For the past several generations, the voters of this country have battled against commercialization of public media. In the twenties, it was radio stations. In the fifties, it was television…
Five NBA Teams with Serious Potential Come Playoffs
Let’s state the obvious: there are six or seven teams that have become playoff staples and no matter what, come mid-May, will find themselves in the mix. Yet unlike in…
National Eating Disorder Awareness Week at McDaniel
“Everybody Knows Somebody” is the theme for the 2012 National Eating Disorder Awareness Week. From February 26through March 3, thousands of people from all 50 states and close to 30…
New to the McDaniel Stage: “The Rivals”
Soon to be playing at Western Maryland College Alumni Hall (aka: the theatre) is the play, “The Rivals.” Written by Richard Brinsley Sheridan, the play is set in 18th century…
McDaniel Writing Center Debuts Online
The McDaniel Writing Center, where students can get free feedback on written work, is making it easier for students to schedule appointments this semester. Owen Horton, the Writing Center director,…
OrgSync: McDaniel’s New Campus Connection
You have all probably seen the many signs around McDaniel, and received numerous campus emails telling you to register and create an account on OrgSync. Unaware and uninterested in…
Campus Announcements Gets a New Look
Have you checked your email lately? If so, perhaps you’ve noticed something different about the campus announcements. On Monday, Jan. 30, the announcements debuted a new look designed to allow…
Why The Patriots Will Win Super Bowl XLVI
The New England Patriots face the New York Giants this Sunday in a rematch of the 2007 Super Bowl. Five years ago, the Patriots suffered a 17-14 loss to the…