Writer of the Week: Brandon Sanderson
Born in December 1975 in Lincoln, Nebraska, Brandon Sanderson has had an affinity for literature since childhood. As a child, he enjoyed reading, but it wasn’t until eighth grade that…
Arts & Culture
The View from Here: A New Landscape
An array of painted lumber – uneven, lengthy, and painted in cool colors aside from the occasional burst of red or orange – greets the art enthusiast upon stepping into…
ACC Hosts “Taste of Asia Live”
On Feb. 25, between 6 and 8 p.m., McDaniel’s Asian Community Coalition held its annual Taste of Asia Dinner. This year’s theme was “Taste of Asia Live,” an ‘Asian spinoff’ to…
Wearables: A Photo Essay
Between Jan. 28 and Feb. 19, McDaniel’s Rice Gallery hosted one of many art exhibitions to come during this Spring Semester. The gallery, titled “Wearables,” was an interactive installation created…
Writer of the Week: A New Column within the Arts & Culture Section
After revisiting the mission statement of my section, I noticed that I have not been fully acknowledging the vision established by Teal Koch, creator of the Arts & Culture section….
Movie Review: The Revenant
1 SAG Award. 3 Golden Globes. 5 BAFTA Awards. And the Oscars are next week. On top of all the awards and nominations director Alejandro González Iñárritu’s raw, gripping tale…
Robert Schumann: Genius and Madness
One does not often associate music with disease – but that is exactly what Psychology Department’s Dr. Paul Mazeroff and Music Department’s Dr. David Kreider did the evening of Feb. 10….
The Vagina Monologues: A Photo Essay
Music Review: Purple Reign; or, Trap Music’s Takeover of Hip Hop
The Hip Hop/Rap genre of music has drawn criticism from music enthusiast and common folk alike since its creation in the early 80’s. Since then, rap music has evolved into…
“The True Cost” of our Clothing
When meandering through a department store, it’s easy to be taken by a yearning for its wares. For many, it can be exciting to purchase new clothing and improve one’s wardrobe. However,…
Speaking of the V-Word: The Vagina Monologues
The Vagina Monologues made its annual return this past weekend, with two showings, one Friday night and one Saturday night, marking the 13th year of McDaniel’s production of the play. This…
“Songs of Joy and Reflection” – A Night of Choral Music
On November 22, the 38 member McDaniel College Choir performed their concert “Songs of Joy and Reflection.” Margaret Boudreaux, the usual Choir Director, is on sabbatical this semester, so the…
Student Solo Recital
As the majority of McDaniel students cozied up in their rooms enjoying the sigh of relief that is Friday evening, ten student musicians were ready to perform their solo pieces…
McDaniel’s Chamber Music Ensembles – Can you [play] with all the colors of the wind[s]
On a dark mid-autumn evening, a warm light spilling from behind the stained glass windows of Little Baker Chapel stood out from the dusky drape of nightfall. Inside Little Baker,…
McDaniel Cultural Events – End of Fall Semester
The end of the semester can be a time of stress due to the overload of assignments, the flitting of the remaining days of the semester, and the anxiety of…
Alternative Cartographies: A New Perspective on Space
On Nov. 5, McDaniel’s Rice Gallery unveiled its most recent exhibition: “Alternative Cartographies: Artists Claiming Public Space.” This exhibition explores the idea of space and map-making in a variety of…
Alpha Psi Omega Brings Eeriness to McDaniel during Halloween
Every year, the Alpha Psi Omega Theater Honors Fraternity leads ghost tours through the McDaniel campus and the theater during the days leading up to Halloween. Initially starting as a…
Parks Landing Takes off Close to Home
Westminster has a variety of its very own musical acts covering several genres. A new indie-pop group, Parks Landing, has formed close to home and is preparing to release its first…
Halloween on the Hill: A Photo Essay
Although not falling on a weekday this year, Halloween still provided a fun day of festivities for students and staff at McDaniel. Fun activities and the spirit of autumn added…
Monday Night Music – Original Music (and More) by the Jon Seligman Quartet
A chilly October night makes it tempting to stay in your (excessively) warm dorm room, under your comforter, catching up on the latest episode of The Tonight Show with a…