Women’s March on Washington: Part II
“There is one thing I know. You should never underestimate the power of a girl’s makeup; it can be anything. It can be a disguise. It can be war paint….
Features
A Post-Trump Conversation with Jose Moreno
The election of Donald Trump as the 45th president has had a visible impact on the student body of McDaniel, no matter their political views or affiliations. The November election…
Robyn Allers: Always up for an Adventure
Back from Cuba and ready to get back to work! Ms. Robyn Allers found herself in a tough spot on the island—the timing of this trip was during the mourning…
Where in Westminster: Planet Fitness
Working out has become a norm for many McDaniel student. Merritt Fitness Center is usually filled with students looking to improve their physical health or relieve any kind of stress…
Nyambi Shannon: Aiding the McDaniel Experience
Oftentimes, students don’t acknowledge the mechanics behind on-campus living. Students may not understand why living on campus is generally a comfortable experience where issues are usually resolved quickly, and quietly. One…
Jim Brady, Campus Safety
McDaniel students are aware that they have a Campus Safety team looking after them. But most students don’t know who they are. Jim Brady is one of our officers—he has…
The Lone Star Barbecue
Located on Main Street in our very own Westminster, MD is the inexpensive, delicious, dine-in or take-out Lone Star Barbeque restaurant. It started in New Windsor, MD and is now behind…
Rita Webster: The Face of Englar Dining Hall
Rita Webster, Englar Dining Hall’s general manager, has several responsibilities behind the scenes that no one truly knows about. From preparing events to receiving feedback from students, to monitoring Glar throughout…
A Post-Trump Conversation With President Casey
The election of Donald Trump as president has had a definite impact on the student body of McDaniel, no matter their political views or affiliation. While some students celebrate victory,…
Jonathan Slade: A Model Alumnus and Professor
Jonathan Slade, the chair of the communication and cinema department, six-time Emmy award winner, and McDaniel alumnus, is a man you want to get to know. Slade grew up here…
Where in Westminster: Longwell Armory
A mysterious castle-like structure sits at 11 Longwell Ave. in Westminster. Visitors will find what appears to be a medieval fortress bearing the seal of the State of Maryland at…
The Merchant on Locust Lane
After negotiating a highly competitive deal on the hit television series “Shark Tank,” Total Merchant Resources has opened up an office in Westminster. Total Merchant Resources (TMR for short) is…
McDaniel’s Top Ink Choice
Tattoos have become socially normalized, appearing on everyone from our toughest football players to our actors on stage at school musicals and plays. Many McDaniel students sport them, and they…
Nigel Burdett: Renaissance Man
Professor Nigel Burdett has only taught at McDaniel College for two years, but his real-world stories and experiences are already leaving a lasting impression on business students. Burdett worked the…
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,…
BACA: The Best Organization You’ve Never Heard Of
BACA, or Bikers Against Child Abuse, is a national organization that operates throughout the United States as well as other countries around the world. Founded in 1995 in Utah by John…
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…
What’s New Downtown: The Top Nosh Café
Looking for a new place to eat? Go to the Airpark! Come January 2017, you can find Top Nosh Café in Westminster at 125 Airport Drive in Suite 28, only…
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….
From the Archives: Crosses, Apathy, Exams, Cinea, and Language Houses
Sept. 24, 2003: “Where Did all the Crosses Go? Big Baker Loses a Piece of its Symbolism.” In this article, author Bailey Fannin tells the real story of McDaniel’s dropping…