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…
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Video games and violence correlation
Video games are a great pastime for people of various ages. The games themselves offer an outlet of escape from the frustrations of the real world and substitute them for…
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…
The importance of supporting local businesses
Local businesses are located in towns all over and are often underestimated for the good that they can do and bring to their community. Local businesses thrive off the support…
10 local Maryland/Virginia bands (and albums) you should listen to
Having been partially inspired by the concerts the College has hosted over the past couple of semesters and seeing some of the amazing local talent they’ve featured, I decided to…
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….
Volunteers assist with second annual garden clean out
On Oct. 26, Green Life, Compost Club, APO, and the environmental studies department hosted their second annual “Garden Cleanout Spectacular,” a morning of service and festive fall fun. “The fall…
Residence hall bulletin boards face vandalism
On Oct. 30, an email was sent to the campus population from the Office of Residence Life, alerting the community to bulletin board vandalism that had occurred in the residence…
Progressive Student Union hosts Halloween coffee house
On Oct. 31, McDaniel’s Progressive Student Union hosted a coffee house and open mic night in Ensor Lounge. During this event, snacks and drinks were available, and students were encouraged…
Paul Robbins, Ph.D., presents annual Phi Beta Kappa lecture
On Monday, Oct. 28, Paul Robbins, Ph.D., director of the Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, visited McDaniel to present his lecture titled “Baby Bust” for…
McDaniel’s transportation problem
As a student from the Big Apple (New York City), transportation has always been available and a part of my daily routine/lifestyle. Coming to the Hill, where transportation isn’t as…
Tim Jenkins Quartet kicks off Monday Night Music
On Monday, Oct. 21, the McDaniel music department hosted the first concert of the year in the recurring “Monday Night Music” concert series, with a performance by the Tim Jenkins…
Nanotech: A small solution to a big problem
The little things are often overlooked. That’s just human nature, but in the case of water pollution there is no denying the fact that every little action that is commonly…
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…
McDaniel College climate action plan: a rebellious reiteration
To attend McDaniel College is to invest in the future. But why am I investing in a future I most likely won’t have? What point is there to study for…
McDaniel.edu update to launch Fall 2019
For the past year, a new website for mcdaniel.edu has been in development. The cross-campus team that has worked on this project included representatives from “all divisions on campus,” including…
The king of the Hill knows nothing about his subjects
President Roger Casey will go down in history as a president of McDaniel College who didn’t really know anything about the students, faculty, or staff of the college he represents….
Annual Fire Safety and Security Report released
On Sept. 30, Director of Campus Safety Eric Immler sent a copy of the Annual Fire Safety and Security Report to the campus community. This report details the past three…
September’s climate strike was not as effective as it could be
Every experience one has in college is an opportunity to learn, and participating in political discourse is no different. McDaniel students recently exercised their voice and brought some helpful commentary,…
Homecoming week encourages spirit on the Hill
On Monday, Sept. 30, this year’s Homecoming week kicked off with a pep rally hosted by the Student Government Association. It was an interactive event with students from all classes participating in…