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…
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McDaniel students on the 2020 election experience
The 2020 presidential election was the first time many students at McDaniel College were able to vote. First-time voters in this election say they felt empowered and proud after voting….
Book review: Stuart Thurton’s debut novel
Tonight, Evelyn Hardcastle will die. It’s up to Aiden Bishop to find out why. The “7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle” by Stuart Turton follows the story of Aiden Bishop,…
Providing a safe place for election stress and anxiety on the hill
After the end of the 2020 election season, McDaniel College has provided a safe, comfortable place for post-election stress-relief for its students and staff. Some students find their peace in the…
Political conversations on The Hill
With America’s political climate being tense, McDaniel College students have found political topics becoming more common in conversations with their peers. Students have had different experiences when discussing politics on…
Concerns raised about campus safety-student power dynamics
In multiple anonymous, unreported accounts, students expressed feelings of disempowerment from interactions with campus safety officers. “Campus safety officers have an expectation to interact with everyone in a courteous and…
Book review: “Cemetery Boys”
Aiden Thomas’s debut novel, “Cemetery Boys,” follows 16-year-old Yadriel, a transgender Latinx guy trying to prove to his traditional family that he’s ready and able to take on the role…
Shortened class periods present new challenges for students
The first semester of the 2020-2021 school year was split up into two seven-week sessions. Students still had to take final exams at the end of their classes. However, this…
Liberal arts professor adapts to COVID-19 challenges by bringing the classroom outside
In a display of liberal arts inspired problem-solving, Professor Slade has taken a unique approach to mitigate some of the risks of COVID-19 during this unique semester; he is immersing…
McDaniel Theatre performs “Spoon River Anthology”
On Sept. 25th and 26th, McDaniel College Theatre performed “Spoon River Anthology” live on the hill near the gazebo. This performance of Spoon River Anthology features a musical adaptation by Charles Aidman and was based on Edgar Lee Masters’ collection of free-form poems. The play…
McDaniel athletics prepares to launch amidst COVID-19
McDaniel College Athletics, after several months of conversations and discussions behind closed doors, has decided to bring the fall season into full swing. Despite the Centennial Conference’s decision to not…
Westminster and McDaniel community leader reclaims patriotism in Carroll County
Every Saturday, professor Henry Reiff can be seen standing outside the Westminster Public Library eliciting cheers, car horns, and expletives from passersby as he proudly waves an American flag, untouched…
Farmer’s market adjusts during COVID-19
Now more than ever it’s important to shop within your community, and to do it safely. One way to shop locally for produce and specialty products is at the Downtown…
Sunrise Baltimore and allies take on the evolving battle against trash incineration
Rising before the break of dawn, the movement group Sunrise Baltimore and aligned organizers stood outside the house of Mayor Bernard C. “Jack” Young, demanding he wake up to the nightmare of trash…
President Casey announces his retirement
On Sept. 24, President Roger Casey announced that he will be retiring as the ninth president of McDaniel College in June 2021. Casey noted that many factors play into this…
Tracy Fleming: sewing connections, masking infections
At the beginning of quarantine earlier this year, McDaniel Staff Member Tracy Fleming did not even know how to sew. Today, she has made over 775 masks and counting. About…
Adjusting to college life with COVID-19
McDaniel students are in full swing of the Fall Semester. Students’ time on campus has allowed them to discover and adjust to college life with COVID-19. McDaniel has taken a…
The Plastic Pandemic
Amidst a time of uncertainty and fear due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, environmental awareness has taken a back seat. While focusing on our human contact, possible symptoms, and social…
McDaniel Votes provides election resources for students
On September 14, student organizations at McDaniel began registering students to vote and assisting with requests for absentee ballots with McDaniel Votes. Started in 2018 by Tanner Lewey, Outreach and Evening…
Book review: Beetle and the Hollowbones
Beetle and the Hollowbones by Aliza Layne follows the adventures of aspiring goblin-witch Beetle and her best friend, Blob Ghost, as they try to solve the mystery of why Blob…