Find your own Natural Bounty
If you were to ask me the best time of year, the answer is easily the transition from summer to fall. Of course, there are a ton of reasons, like…
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CHAARG is at McDaniel
We are CHAARG, and we’re on a mission to convey to McDaniel College students that owning your fitness is owning your life. We want to show everyone on The Hill…
Who is the Class of 2025?
This semester, McDaniel welcomed nearly 600 first-year and transfer students to The Hill. Orientation ran from Aug. 19-22, and consisted of traditional orientation activities, including “ringing in” the Old Main…
The Great Gatsby, reimagined in Reed’s Tell Me My Name
“People can afford beauty here. The rich always get to keep a little bit of what they destroy.” As F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby is now part of the…
The sun rises for another semester on the Hill: Sunrise McDaniel’s Fall semester plans
Sunrise McDaniel is preparing for an action-packed school year! Our organization, a hub of the national Sunrise Movement, is dedicated to increasing sustainability initiatives across campus and creating nationwide climate…
Getting to know Rosa Rivera-Hainaj
When Rosa Rivera-Hainaj, PhD, started exploring new job options earlier this year, something about McDaniel really stood out to her. “I had McDaniel’s posting printed on my desk for a…
Fresh coffee and our return to the Hill
Voices of students fill the halls, Red Square is crowded during seemingly random increments during the day, we hear the bells chime from real classrooms. As we make our way…
Book Review: Malice by Heather Walter
“Aurora could have created a new world. A realm worth fighting for. They do not deserve it.” I’ve always loved fairytales and all their different retellings ever since I was…
Blooming up & out: An interview with Josh Ambrose
Sometimes there are people behind the scenes that work to make the world turn. Whether it’s in politics, businesses, or even on a college campus, there is always a nameless…
The new normal of admissions events on the Hill
Throughout the month of April, McDaniel Admissions, along with the help of staff and students, hosted admitted students for an informational and interactive on-campus experience. These “On your own two…
Pull up for Roll-Ups: Chasing passions at Wisdom Court Entertainment
“We are, in street terms, some real ass people.” Billy Lyve (given name Billy Dee Williams), CEO of Wisdom Court Entertainment, sat down with us to discuss his aspirations for…
So, you want to go to the woods…
It’s finally the point of the year when Spring feels like Spring and life is starting to emerge from every nook and cranny. Now, walking through the woods feels as…
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…
Book review: The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue
“His hand slides through her hair, comes to rest against the back of her neck, drawing her close. ‘Tell me instead what you want most.’ She looks up. ‘I want…
Spring is calling, and so are the birds: the Great Backyard Bird Count at McDaniel
Spring is coming, and with that, the birds! Every year, Cornell Ornithology Labs hosts the Great Backyard Bird Count, and this year was no different. This bird count, spanning from…
Scotty’s is the new 24/7 food spot on campus
McDaniel has opened a new food spot named “Scotty’s Convenience Store” located in the middle entry of ROJ student center. This is the only 24/7 shop for food on campus….
Students feel the effects of COVID-19 restrictions on campus life
As the spring semester approached, McDaniel students were faced with the decision of whether to reside on campus. Students had to take into consideration the cost and the experiences being…
Self-care and environmentalism never felt so good: treating yourself and the planet
Did you know that one billion toothpaste tubes are thrown out each year? Or that 100 million animals suffer in cosmetic, drug, and food testing each year? Or that 300…
So you’ve signed up for sorority recruitment. Here’s what to expect:
In a time where everyone is isolated and it seems harder than ever to form true connections, perhaps you’ve made the decision to sign up for formal recruitment. Going Greek…
Where in Westminster: American Ice Co., “Enter as Strangers! Leave as Friends…”
Looking for a new hangout spot or a quiet place to get caught up on schoolwork? You might want to check out American Ice Co. (AIC). Located within walking distance…