The new Olympic sports
The winter Olympics are fast approaching, and nowhere can this be felt more than in Korea. Anticipation runs in the air as PyeongChang holds the first Winter Games since 1998’s…
Lifestyle
National Hazing Prevention Week
On Monday, Sept. 18, all members of Greek life organizations wore red as a way to represent their unity against hazing. This signified the start of National Hazing Prevention Week,…
Four great hiking locations for McDaniel students
Fall is in the air, and that means the weather is getting cooler and the leaves are starting to change. This makes it perfect for getting out into nature and…
Business department seeks to increase internship opportunities
Many students realize the importance of having an internship on their resume before they graduate. But how many of them know about the student internship program at McDaniel? With that…
A new era of Greek life philanthropy
Most of the time, when people hear of Greek life on college campuses, they immediately have negative connotations. However, students and Greek participants at McDaniel College are starting to change…
Greek Life at McDaniel: Overview
Getting involved in Greek Life is a great way to meet friends and get involved on campus. There are several different social and service fraternities and sororities, so if you…
Hawk’s Nest on McDaniel Campus
McDaniel is not only home to the Green Terror, but also home to five hawks—three of them chicks. Freshman Hannah Smith lives in Whiteford Hall, and recently discovered three eggs…
What Students Do Off Campus
McDaniel offers a wide range of on-campus activities for students to take part in. These include clubs, student government positions, Greek life, and arts and culture shows/exhibits. Although there are…
Bravely Bald: A Story of Hair Loss and Illness
Seventh grade and finding bald patches. Seventeen and watching clumps of hair fall from her fingers into the drain. 40 years old, advanced ovarian cancer, and a bald head under…
McPlaylist of the Month: March
This playlist aims to expose McDaniel to the music genre that is grime, just as its popularity in both Britain and the United States is hitting its high point. It…
McPlaylist of the Month: February
After a fiery protest playlist last November, we return with a more subdued fare. Trump is president, and between protests, phone calls to congressional representatives, why not sit back for…
ROTC at McDaniel
Since 1919, the Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) program has been changing lives at McDaniel College. The program is proudly one of the oldest ROTC battalions in the nation,…
McPlaylist of the Month: November
A few weeks ago many Americans, including myself, made the mistake of underestimating Donald Trump and his supporters. We were too blinded by our privilege to realize that the heart…
Taking “Personal Days” is Okay
Have you ever felt so overloaded with school work, clubs, meetings, and social activities that you wish you could just hide and watch Netflix all day? Admit it—yes, you have….
The Freshman 15
Everyone comes to college having heard of the “freshman 15,” the 15 pounds that new students may or may not gain during their first year away at college. Whether it…
Ting: Faster than Fast
The Internet is used for the majority of tasks we perform in our technology-based society. We use it for our research, our restaurant reviews, and our news. Without the Internet,…
McDaniel and the Restaurants of Westminster
Restaurants in the Westminster area truly benefit from the McDaniel Community. Homecoming, Spring Fling, and multiple athletic events draw large numbers of people to the Westminster area, and after these…
What’s New Downtown: The RockSalt Grille
Harry’s is out and the RockSalt Grille is in. This oyster bar is officially moving into Westminster, becoming an unusual—but exciting—addition to town. The RockSalt Grille sign above the door boasts the…
It’s a Grande Day: the New Starbucks in Town
For those of you who crave coffee on the weekend, walk to the library, and see that Casey’s Corner is closed…fear not. For those of you who hit Casey’s Corner when…
What’s for Dinner: Eating Outside of Glar
The Englar Dining Hall: it’s at the heart of campus, it’s open for every (well, most) meals, and its hallowed nickname Glar is part of the McDaniel vernacular. That said,…