Restore your mind and body with yoga on the Hill
It’s no secret that life can be stressful. Having an outlet can make all the difference! If you’ve been looking for a way to decompress between classes, jobs, and all…
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Book review: The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue
Spring is calling, and so are the birds: the Great Backyard Bird Count at McDaniel
Scotty’s is the new 24/7 food spot on campus
Students feel the effects of COVID-19 restrictions on campus life
Self-care and environmentalism never felt so good: treating yourself and the planet
So you’ve signed up for sorority recruitment. Here’s what to expect:
Where in Westminster: American Ice Co., “Enter as Strangers! Leave as Friends…”
Book review: Stuart Thurton’s debut novel
Book review: “Cemetery Boys”
Aiden Thomas’s debut novel, “Cemetery Boys,” follows 16-year-old Yadriel, a transgender Latinx guy trying to prove to his traditional family that he’s ready and able to take on the role…
Liberal arts professor adapts to COVID-19 challenges by bringing the classroom outside
In a display of liberal arts inspired problem solving, Professor Slade has taken a unique approach to mitigate some of the risks of COVID-19 during this unique semester; he is immersing himself and his students…
Westminster and McDaniel community leader reclaims patriotism in Carroll County
Every Saturday, professor Henry Reiff can be seen standing outside the Westminster Public Library eliciting cheers, car horns, and expletives from passersby as he proudly waves an American flag, untouched…
Farmer’s market adjusts during COVID-19
Now more than ever it’s important to shop within your community, and to do it safely. One way to shop locally for produce and specialty products is at the Downtown…
Tracy Fleming: sewing connections, masking infections
At the beginning of quarantine earlier this year, McDaniel Staff Member Tracy Fleming did not even know how to sew. Today, she has made over 775 masks and counting. About…
The Plastic Pandemic
Amidst a time of uncertainty and fear due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, environmental awareness has taken a back seat. While focusing on our human contact, possible symptoms, and social…
McDaniel Votes provides election resources for students
On September 14, student organizations at McDaniel began registering students to vote and assisting with requests for absentee ballots with McDaniel Votes. Started in 2018 by Tanner Lewey, Outreach and Evening…
Book review: Beetle and the Hollowbones
Beetle and the Hollowbones by Aliza Layne follows the adventures of aspiring goblin-witch Beetle and her best friend, Blob Ghost, as they try to solve the mystery of why Blob…
Fighting the fires of 9/11
Two weeks ago, Friday Sept. 11th marked the nineteenth anniversary of the horrible terrorist attacks on the United States of America. I sat down with Bernie Cornell, a retired member of…
General Federation of Women’s Clubs helps the Westminster Community
The General Federation of Women’s Clubs (GFWC), an organization that has a location right in our Westminster backyard, is impacting the community through the emphasis of making the world a…
Golden Retrievers are GRREAT
Throughout the country, there are many non-profit organizations to be a part of. Notable ones such as NPR, American Red Cross, and the Human Rights Watch, all strive for one…