Writer of the Week: Lucille Clifton
Maryland is a geographically small state, but its history and legacy are as rich as any other’s. No one writer exemplifies the rich history of this politically, socially, and racially…
Articles by Colin Lyon
Unveiling ceremony releases 2019 Contrast literary magazine
On April 18, McDaniel’s Contrast literary magazine returned to debut their stellar 2019 issue. The newest issue of the magazine came after months of hard work from the co-editors-in-chief, Editorial Board, and contributing…
McDaniel student practices necromancy; accidentally revives old Green Terror mascot
On a cold March morning, about the time when the sun rises and procrastinating students promise themselves they’ll “just take a ten minute nap before starting that paper,” one McDaniel…
Local squirrel rallies cicadas under banner to terrorize campus
It’s no secret that McDaniel is home to an abundance of squirrels. They’ve managed to coexist peacefully—for the most part—with students for more than a century, occasionally earning degrees and…
Prince Mohammed bin Salman distances self from Khashoggi murder as evidence mounts
The ongoing investigation into the death of Saudi Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi in Turkey seems to have reached a new climax this Wednesday, after the Saudi crown prince publicly…
Writer of the Week: Neil Gaiman
For some authors, writing seems to be instilled in their blood. Literature colors everything they do throughout life, from early childhood to the last stages of their career. This is…
Writer of the Week: Jorge Luis Borges
Never one to defy expectations, Jorge Luis Borges, in his 86 years, managed to become one of the most prolific authors of Latin American literature. His life began as humbly…
Writer of the Week: Pablo Neruda
Pablo Neruda is one of the most, if not the most, influential figures of poetry in the twentieth century. Even from a young age, his raw passion for poetry is…
The new Olympic sports
The winter Olympics are fast approaching, and nowhere can this be felt more than in Korea. Anticipation runs in the air as PyeongChang holds the first Winter Games since 1998’s…
Writer of the Week: Gwendolyn Brooks
There are few poets more renowned in the twentieth century than Gwendolyn Brooks. Her parents experienced a classic love story: her father was a janitor that gave up a life…
Writer of the Week: Chinua Achebe
Back in November of 1930, when Nigeria was still a Protectorate of the British Empire, Chinua Achebe was born in the small village of Ogidi. His childhood was spent steeped…
Senior Profile: Adrienne Nichols
What is your preferred name and major(s) and minor(s)? My name is Adrienne and I am majoring in psychology major and minoring in exercise science. What are some of the…
Sex, Alcohol, and Pornography Banned from McDaniel
McDaniel’s hard-fought war on sex, alcohol, and pornography finally came to a close Monday. After eight months of bureaucracy and almost violent protests, McDaniel put its foot down and banned…
McDaniel Introduces Undead Education Rights
In a surprising move earlier this month, McDaniel College made the bold decision to begin allowing the undead to return to the classroom. Because even dead people need a decent…
How Dorm Culture Is Dying And How You Can Stop It
Dorm culture is starting to get out of hand, and we all have a part in the change. It’s been more than a month since the Spring semester’s begun, and…
Writer of the Week: Scott Lynch
Writers don’t have to be household names to be excellent, and Scott Lynch is no exception. Lynch, born in St. Paul, Minnesota in 1978, lived a relatively normal life. Like…
Thirty Years of Tears and Fears
Kurt Cobain would have turned 50 this month. That doesn’t sound like much, but that’s before you realize Kurt Cobain had one of the greatest influences on rock music of all…
Writer of the Week: A. K. Smith
A K. Smith holds a special place in the heart of McDaniel College. Smith worked at McDaniel in 1994, back when our campus was still Western Maryland College, before seating…
Writer of the Week: Nicolaus Copernicus
It’s not often that Writers of the Week are from the fifteenth century, but when they are, you know they’ve made their impact. Nicolaus Copernicus was one such person. Born…
Dangersauce: A Pretty Tasty Sauce
On Dec. 1, Dangersauce hosted “Belly Full of Laughs” in the Forum, with the help of Green Terror Productions. With their dedication and outstanding talent, Dangersauce managed to put together…