Music students perform Solo Recitals
On Friday Nov. 11, at 7 p.m., the McDaniel College Department of Music hosted a solo recital in Levine Recital Hall. It featured a selection of vocal and instrumental soloists…
Arts & Culture
A Night of Culture and Royalty
Africa’s Legacy held its annual dinner on Nov. 16 in the Forum. The night was about teaching students, faculty, and community members about African culture and traditions through performances and…
Writer of the Week: Maya Angelou
Maya Angelou is, perhaps, one of the most famed poets who ever lived. Despite the fact that she was both black and female, living in an age where being one…
Bringing French Week to McDaniel
“What do you know about Francophone culture?” McDaniel’s French Club, with the collaboration of the Department of World Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, put together a week dedicated to introducing Francophone…
French Week Drawings: A Photo Essay
During French Week, one of the most popular events is the traditional chalk-drawing contest that always take place out in Red Square. This year brought a number of students who…
“6ixwire”: When West Meets East
Music can unite people as a whole, especially in today’s world. The evening of Sunday, Nov. 13, McDaniel College’s Chamber Music on the Hill, in collaboration with the Music Department, presented the…
Pinterest Party at McDaniel: Get Your Craft On!
Get your craft on! The Green Terror Productions (GTP) committee here on McDaniel’s campus hosted a Pinterest party on Nov. 10 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Forum, where…
Writer of the Week: John Fowles
John Robert Fowles, born on March 31, 1926, was one of the pinnacles of postmodern writing of his time. He spent most of his childhood attended by his cousin, Peggy…
we roam and lie still: A Photo Essay
From Oct. 27 to Nov. 18, McDaniel’s Rice Gallery showcased a series of paintings by artist Magnolia Laurie. Here are some of her paintings. All photos by Mario Fernandez.
we roam and lie still: Introspection
“We roam and lie still” is a somber addition to the Rice Gallery, reflecting the recent bout of dreary weather and an eerie silence that has fallen upon the campus….
McDaniel Theater Company to Present “Hair”
Looking for an escape from end-of-semester stress? The McDaniel Theater Company has just what you are looking for. Come out to McDaniel’s production of the rock musical, “Hair” this week…
Copper Corroding Culture: Saving Mes Aynak
Qadir Temori is an archeologist in an ongoing battle. His project, Mes Aynak, is not particularly threatened by decay, with the 5000-year-old site being in remarkably good shape. His prime…
Writer of the Week: Robert Jordan
Born in October 1948 in Charleston, South Carolina, Robert Jordan’s immense talent and rigorous devotion to literature was shown at an early age. Jordan taught himself to read at the…
East of the Sun, West of the Moon, Peace between the Bypass
In 2006, the bypass, which connects the towns of Hampstead and Manchester, began construction. Shortly after, in 2013, a new high school was opened in Manchester called Manchester Valley. This…
Coming up to Arts & Culture…
As we approach the month of November, we continue with a strong season of art and cultural events at McDaniel. Ranging from concerts to lectures to screenings, there is an…
Writer of the Week: Bob Dylan
Bob Dylan, born Robert Andrew Zimmerman, was born in Duluth, Minnesota in May of 1941. His early childhood was filled with music, rather than literature; he would often find himself…
Hydropower: An Exhibition of Power
Through the month of October in the Rice Gallery, a combination of paintings and photographs gave viewers an interesting set of ideas to consider. Micah Cash’s Hydropower exhibit was comprised of two separate projects: Hydropower,…
Writer of the Week: Silvina Ocampo
After a brief hiatus over the month of September, Writer of the Week is back! To mark the return of the column, there’s no better way than to begin with…
Celebrating National Coming Out Day
Last week, Allies, McDaniel’s gender and sexuality alliance, celebrated the LGBTQ community with their first ever “Pride Week.” A highlight of this week took place on Oct. 11, the nationally…
HLA Holds Annual Taste of Latin America: Copa America
A love for one’s heritage is felt on many levels—especially when it comes to a passion for soccer. This love was reflected during the Hispano-Latino Alliance’s Taste of Latin America dinner…