Getting to know Robyn Allers
One of the things that becomes abundantly clear when talking to Robyn Allers is her humility. Allers is a person whose status and work does not displace her love for…
Features
In celebration of the Jan term
McDaniel College offers students experiential learning opportunities around the world. The courses are curated by professors and are proposed to be manageable expedition learning courses that give way for profound…
Maryland Horse Rescue reaches out to McDaniel community
The Maryland Horse Rescue makes a difference for every horse they rescue. They are aiming to make a difference for McDaniel students through facilitating ways for them to be involved…
Westminster date ideas
At first glance, it can seem tough to find something to do in Westminster, but there are plenty of great ideas for the taking. If you are looking for some…
From the archives: Snow days
A lot has changed at McDaniel over the years, but certain things will always remain the same: slipping down the steep steps that give the Hill its name. Here are…
From the archives: Top 10 headlines from the past 10 years
The past decade has been an exciting one on the Hill. Here are some of the top front-page news headlines that were trending at the time. Feb. 12, 2010: “New…
Therapy dogs help decrease college students’ stress
They say that dogs are a man’s best friend, but could they be man’s best therapy, too? It has become increasingly popular to bring therapy dogs to college campuses because…
Where in Westminster: The Yellow Door
Down on Main Street, a yellow door distinctively stands out, and inside is a unique local business. Taylor Stetson, the owner of The Yellow Door, has been selling comic books…
Project Guatemala
Over the summer of 2019, student Jose Pac participated in a medical internship with his home town’s hospital, the Hospital Regional de Occidente Guatemala. The program consisted of over 50 medical…
New counselors join the Wellness Center team
The Wellness Center welcomed three new interns, Patch Tseng-Putterman, Laura Knox, and Kat Griffith, to the Hill this academic year so that they could complete their advanced graduate internships as…
Alpha Phi Alpha works with NextOneUp
On Sunday, Oct. 20, McDaniel’s Phi Iota Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., traveled down to Baltimore to speak with Shel Simon and his NextOneUp students about the importance of completing…
Phenomenal Women organization aims to empower community
People come to college in hopes of a better life, of a high paying job, and of finding themselves. Students expect that they will have what it takes to leave…
Best Buddies: A small club that makes a big difference
McDaniel College has many amazing and fulfilling clubs to take part in. Unfortunately, there is one that many people miss, but makes a huge impact for a population on our…
Danielle Albrecht: philosopher, educator, and Dungeon Master
When she isn’t teaching intro to philosophy and social justice here at McDaniel, Professor Danielle Albrecht can be found enjoying the outdoors hiking or leading her Dungeons and Dragons campaign….
Jennifer L. Kent, Esq., joins staff as new Title IX coordinator
Jennifer L. Kent, Esq. has recently been welcomed to the McDaniel College Office of Human Resources as the new Title IX coordinator. This position plays a critical role in helping…
Tu Style Salon and Barbershop prides itself in creating community
For a long time, the only person to cut Jordan Parry’s hair was his mom until he went to get his hair cut by a woman from Mexico, who had…
Green Terror garden produces bountiful harvest
The Green Terror garden, McDaniel’s own organic, student-run plot, stands proudly tucked behind North Village. Although it is slowing down as the growing season comes to an end, the garden…
Gwen Coddington begins first semester as archivist and librarian
If you stop by the library this semester, you may see a new face in the archives – Gwen Coddington, the new archivist and special collections librarian. Coddington began working…
Professor Daniel Schafer returns to campus
To some people, there may appear to be a new face in the English Department, though seniors, faculty, and staff are excited to welcome back professor Daniel Schafer. He first…
Guenther named new chair of Board of Trustees
This summer, a veteran of the U.S. Army and McDaniel College was chosen to command as the new chair of the College’s Board of Trustees. Lt. Gen. Otto J. Guenther…