Articles by Rachel Allen




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Look, Mom, she looks like me!

I didn’t see myself on television or on film until I was 17 years old. It was in the Netflix original series “Sex Education” with the character Ola.  Ola was…


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Video Games and Mental Health

We are struggling. Whether it be exams, projects, grades, drama, money, or any other type of burden, we are struggling, and have been for a long time. At some point,…


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Nationals Fans: Better Luck Next Season

Nationals fans, the season started on March 30th, and you’re already eliminated.  Need I say more? At least you have amazing prospects in the minor leagues, and when they turn…



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Food Court set to replace Glar Dining Hall

Englar dining hall is set to be replaced by a brand new food court, with dozens of food chain restaurants ready to serve McDaniel Students. Some names coming in are…


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McDaniel Quad will Become Parking Lot

The iconic McDaniel Quad could be given a new look as student’s petition for it to be turned into a new parking lot. With the ongoing campaign for more parking…


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New McDaniel Women’s Football Team

McDaniel women are coming to the football field! The college is excited to announce the official McDaniel Women’s football team, starting Fall 2023. The girls are excited to get on…





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Reducing plastic waste at McDaniel

During the Covid-19 pandemic the usage of single-use plastic increased drastically worldwide, as many have seen at McDaniel College. The reliability of single-use plastic increased during Covid-19 to promote sanitary…



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The Benefits of SASS–Personal Experience

The organization “SASS” stands for Student Accessibility Support Services. Their office is located in Merritt Hall 117. The SASS program has allowed me to personally thrive my first semester at…


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Issues against cancel culture

Nowadays whenever someone who has a lot of fame, or is regarded highly in society, slips up with either a controversial opinion or action they are “canceled”. Now what does…