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“Happy Hour” Lessons from Mike Green

Mike Green is no stranger at McDaniel College, with over 10 years of experience on this campus of his responsible drinking presentation, “Happy Hour with Mike Green.” Both as a…



SGA Updates: 2012-2013 Objectives

As the faculty and returning students prepare to welcome the incoming 2016 freshmen for another productive year, so does the Student Government Association align its goals toward productivity. But with…


The McDaniel Dictionary

Route 140 – Westminster’s main road that has anything you could need from Target to 5 Guys to Michaels to 5 Below. Advisor – a professor you chose to lead…



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The Highlights of Orientation

Orientation is one of the most exciting, exhausting parts of freshman year.  Between moving in, making new friends, and saying goodbye to loved ones, it’s a lot to take in….


How to Get a Job on the Hill

Although it is more difficult for freshman to find an open job than it is for upper classmen, there are still many opportunities available for on-campus jobs and federal work-study. …


Editorial: Welcome, Class of 2016

Hello First Year students and welcome to the McDaniel community! I remember being in your position just a few years ago, with the excitement of a clean slate and the…


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A Beginner’s Guide to Westminster

Let me guess—you think there’s nothing to do here in Westminster because you saw more farms than gas stations on your way to McDaniel.  Well, I’m here to tell you…


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Freshman Survival Guide

Applications have been turned in, decisions have been made, diplomas have been handed out, and it’s time to finally take the next big step: college. It’s a new place with…


What to expect from your RA

Freshman year of college proves year after year, student after student, to be a learning experience and in some cases an unforgettable journey. This tends to be especially true for…


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A Guide to Greek Life

For most students, starting college can be a time of stress, excitement, or a crazy combination of the two. You are exposed to so many new things at once; it…


Dorm Food Essentials

Freshman year is the time when one learns how to adapt. There’s always something to do at the dorm, but if you’re not prepared, there isn’t always something to eat….