Features



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…


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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,…


Amazing Maze

As the fall season progresses, you may be looking for some festive activities. Maybe you and your friends are looking for something fun to do off campus, which can be…


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…


Ghostly Encounters at McDaniel

Like many older colleges, most of McDaniel’s buildings are said to be haunted. Besides the legends surrounding why ghosts are haunting certain places on campus, there are also legends about…


Where in Westminster: Baugher’s Orchard

The taste of picking your own apple is so much better than any apple from Glar. Don’t believe it? Take a trip to Baugher’s Orchard and see for yourself. Baugher’s Orchard has been a…




McPlaylist of the Month: October

This playlist blends a mix of Top 40 hits with more independent artists, based around a theme of synth beats and EDM influences. Highlights include The Weeknd’s new single “Starboy,”…


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The New Face of Inclusion

With additional reporting from Elijah Jones. “Social Justice is a process,” says Jose Moreno, the new head of the Office of Student Diversity and Inclusion. “It happens through education and…