Articles by Kaitlyn Vadenais


“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. …


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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…


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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….


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Hoover Library: Use it or lose out

Congratulations, the next four years of your life have begun! You’ll have plenty of fun along the way, but you can also expect to work hard during your McDaniel years,…


Campus Resource Guide

It’s a new year, and many of you find yourselves in an unfamiliar environment.  A major part of the uneasiness that comes with a new school is not knowing who…


Softball Wins Conference Title

McDaniel’s softball team are champions of the Centennial Conference after defeating Washington College 9-0 in six innings to win the Conference’s tournament. Senior left-fielder Jordan Beans led the way for…



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Media Literacy

College is like its own little world, and it makes you forget that there is another world outside. This is not very good for a college student because you could…



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Cyber Bullying: The Technological Hurt

Cyber bullying is a form of threatening that happens through different technology. It can be the sending of mean, threatening, and hurtful messages through e-mail, text message and social media…


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My Father the Refugee

The threat of a storm is gathering in the East, yet we in the West remain oblivious. Tensions between Iran and Israel are edging the two nations closer to a…


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My Personal View on Same-Sex Marriage

With the recent passage of the same-sex marriage bill signed by Maryland’s governor Martin O’Malley, it seems Maryland is heading towards social understanding and equality while leaving some other states,…