Find your own Natural Bounty
If you were to ask me the best time of year, the answer is easily the transition from summer to fall. Of course, there are a ton of reasons, like…
Articles by Ciara O'Brien
CHAARG is at McDaniel
We are CHAARG, and we’re on a mission to convey to McDaniel College students that owning your fitness is owning your life. We want to show everyone on The Hill…
Who is the Class of 2025?
This semester, McDaniel welcomed nearly 600 first-year and transfer students to The Hill. Orientation ran from Aug. 19-22, and consisted of traditional orientation activities, including “ringing in” the Old Main…
The Great Gatsby, reimagined in Reed’s Tell Me My Name
“People can afford beauty here. The rich always get to keep a little bit of what they destroy.” As F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby is now part of the…
OSE hosts a carnival in Red Square
The Office of Student Engagement hosted a carnival in Red Square on Sept. 17 from 6-9 p.m. organized by the Office of Student Engagement. The event had ice cream and…
The sun rises for another semester on the Hill: Sunrise McDaniel’s Fall semester plans
Sunrise McDaniel is preparing for an action-packed school year! Our organization, a hub of the national Sunrise Movement, is dedicated to increasing sustainability initiatives across campus and creating nationwide climate…
Julia Jasken, PhD., celebrates her first summer as McDaniel’s tenth president
On June 1, 2021, Julia Jasken, PhD, celebrated her first day as McDaniel College’s tenth President. President Jasken was welcomed to her new office with number ten balloons, commemorating her…
Getting to know Rosa Rivera-Hainaj
When Rosa Rivera-Hainaj, PhD, started exploring new job options earlier this year, something about McDaniel really stood out to her. “I had McDaniel’s posting printed on my desk for a…
Blooming up & out: An interview with Josh Ambrose
Sometimes there are people behind the scenes that work to make the world turn. Whether it’s in politics, businesses, or even on a college campus, there is always a nameless…
The new normal of admissions events on the Hill
Throughout the month of April, McDaniel Admissions, along with the help of staff and students, hosted admitted students for an informational and interactive on-campus experience. These “On your own two…
Father snaps when four-year-old son can’t remember what comes after twelve
Only three days into his weekend with the kids, local father and anger management counselor Robert Bisset has already reached his breaking point, says eyewitness accounts. After spending a whole…
Roger Casey resigns with Spongebob Squarepants “Ight imma head Out” meme
A small number of students received an email on September 23 from President Casey containing a single image of the popular Nickelodeon character Spongebob Squarepants rising from his seat with…
Fraternity employs revolutionary “passive aggressive hazing”
In response to university crackdowns on fraternity hazing, local fraternity Alpha Kappa Psi has begun to employ “passive aggressive hazing” techniques, said fraternity president TJ Valentino. “Yeah, the college getting…
A vibe-centered approach to dating
With college students, dating is all the same— apps, hookups, and booty calls. It’s like we’ve forgotten what really matters: vibing. Luckily, we found the expert: Dr. B. Ong. Not…
Corbit’s Charge: A look into the not-so-well-known Civil War battle fought right on this campus
So you may be wondering, “What is Corbit’s Charge?” Well, here is a look into the not-so-well known Civil War battle fought right on this very campus! Even though we…
OPINION: The Green Terror Mascot is Operated By A Legion of Evil Squirrels
Every college swears they’ve just got the quirkiest little squirrels. On any tour on any campus where there are squirrels, a preppy guide will be sure to mention how these…
Fast-food thinking slow: food items that just don’t belong
Countless fast food restaurants continue to push food items that no one asked for. Let’s start here. Chick-fil-A’s wrap has no place on the menu because literally nobody orders it….
BREAKING: The tent outside of Gill Center has blown away
On March 31 in the late hours of the evening, the white tent located next to Gill Center allegedly blew away. An extremely strong gust of wind picked up the…
Thank you! Student whose head literally burst into flames after thirteen hour study session gets a reading of 97.5 degrees from the no-contact thermometer outside of Glar
Earlier this week, a student whose head caught fire after studying for thirteen hours straight got a reading of 97.5 degrees from the no-contact thermometer outside of Englar Dining Hall….
Ambitious student filmmaker opens short film with shot of alarm clock
Sophomore film student Chet Abrams made history this week after writing, directing and starring in a short film that opens with a shot of an alarm clock. Abrams says the…