Project X or Spring Fling?
If you’ve ever watched “Project X,” you know that it is a film for teen and young adults. You also know that the movie is about three high school seniors…
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Make liberty win: McDaniel’s Young Americans for Liberty
McDaniel’s Young Americans for Liberty club offers an alternative view of politics to college students. YAL brings a focus to personal liberties and rights in a time of great political…
The Daytona 500, where legends are born
On the high banks of Daytona International speedway, there’s no such thing as taking your foot off the gas pedal. On Feb. 18, 40 drivers battled to be on that Harley J….
Engendering gender inclusive housing for first-year students
The roommate pairing and room assignment process can be a stressful, uncertain experience for incoming students. But for transgender, non-binary and gender non-conforming students, in particular, finding a comfortable living…
Sorority housing brothel myth is just that
The idea that a certain number of unrelated women living in the same residence officially designate said residence as a brothel has been circulating college campuses for years. The myth…
One night with One Love
What is love? According to Merriam-Webster, the definition of love is “strong affection for another arising out of kinship or personal ties.” While this is true, Love also happens to…
Dwight Watkins talks literacy, equality at Ridington Lecture
Dwight Watkins, published author and writer, presented his case as to why there needs to be an exchanging of skills at the very core of our society in a lecture entitled, “Beyond the Internet: Why…
McDaniel praises ‘Black Panther’
Last week, Marvel Studios released its latest and highly-anticipated film “Black Panther.” The superhero film drew widespread attention and gave the studio its biggest opening week at the box office thanks to…
From the Archives: Salty and sweet on the Hill
In years past, the newspapers on the Hill have published articles and commentary that some might describe as both “salty” or “sweet.” While McDaniel doesn’t host Valentine’s Day dances anymore,…
Fraternities look to rebound in numbers
The tolling of bells atop Big Baker Chapel rings in a new semester on the Hill. From the steeple, vehicles appear to be miniature toy cars cruising in and out of…
Alumni: McDaniel’s legacy, history, and future
Through McDaniel College’s Student Alumni Council, the school’s graduates come back to work with students who share their interests and former majors. Now, the Class of 2015’s Erin Giles hopes to create the…
It’s recruitment season!
This week is recruitment week for Greek life at McDaniel, and women are getting ready for rounds. Sororities are decorating their club rooms, getting outfits ready, and working hard to…
Historical Society of Carroll County: Looking to the future
On Westminster’s Main Street, three brick buildings — each a former upper-class home at least two centuries old — house the Historical Society of Carroll County. Inside, staff at the…
McDaniel Dance Company prepares for annual recital
As the lights fade for the last time and the audience roars with applause, the dancers on stage know that the months of preparation for this day have paid off….
Could McDaniel student workers unionize?
Given the number of students working on campus, and recent unionization efforts by adjunct professors and workers in Englar Dining Hall, the question must be asked: can student workers on…
Paradise in January: Bahamas Jan Term
The semester is almost over, and soon, students will be packing up and heading home for winter break. But not everyone—16 McDaniel students will be packing their swimsuits and sunscreen…
Dana Ferraris, teacher and entrepreneur
Dana Ferraris, professor at McDaniel College, spends his Sunday mornings running the Kismet Café, alongside his wife, Lana. Ferraris and his wife opened their café on March 2014. “Kismet” means…
Music with “Staying Power”
Guitars line the walls, pianos sit on the floor, and the sounds of brass and woodwind instruments can be heard emanating from the teaching rooms in the back. The welcoming…
The success of many stems from one
Throughout the past few years, the business department has benefitted from a certain faculty member. There have been many professors that have contributed to the department’s success, but especially Kerry Duvall….
Local coffee company provides jobs, fosters community for developmentally disabled
Erin Baldwin likes to talk about her job as a coffee roaster at Furnace Hills Coffee Co. in downtown Westminster just as much as she likes the job itself. “I…