Letter to the Editor: Financial Aid Office SNAFU forced me to drop out
In response to the recent article about the situation in the Financial Aid Office, I’d like to write about my experience. It was a cold and rainy November morning the…
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Judge Frank Kratovil, Jr. visits campus for SmartTALK
On Oct. 10, McDaniel alumnus Frank Kratovil, Jr., a member of the class of 1990, returned to McDaniel as the guest for the first SmartTALK of the academic year. Kratovil…
Steam leak discovered outside Decker Center
Over fall break, Physical Plant discovered a steam leak outside of Decker College Center’s mid-level entrance from Rouzer Hall. Though the leak is not affecting heat or other operations on campus,…
Contrast contest winner: ‘Something You Don’t Just Lose’
Congratulations to Eamonn Fay, winner of last month’s Contrast contest. Below is his submission, in which he describes missing something unusual when looking in the mirror. “Uh… Phil?” Tom whimpered. Phil…
Dangersauce alumni join current members for Homecoming show
McDaniel’s improv group, Dangersauce, held their annual Homecoming show last Saturday evening in Baker Memorial Chapel. The show welcomed back Dangersauce alumni and introduced five new members: Kylie Baker, Kole…
Decker renovation funds should be used elsewhere
McDaniel College is currently in the process of remodeling Decker College Center, adding an amphitheatre and modern design to renovate the building into something more attractive to prospective students. The…
Habeeb Baba: driven on and off the field
If there’s one word to describe McDaniel College football player Habeeb Baba, it’s “contagious.” Just a sophomore, Baba has already established himself as a leader on and off the field…
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…
New laundry system has rocky start
Ahead of the start of the fall semester, the Office of Residence Life announced the installation of new washers and dryers on campus, powered by Speed Queen. The idea to…
I.T. implements campus-wide updates
Over the summer and in the past few weeks, the McDaniel networks have undergone a few changes and had several instances of maintenance. The I.T. department has sent out regular…
‘Best of Enemies’ is McDaniel’s first co-production
McDaniel College Theatre is currently putting on the show “Best of Enemies” alongside Coppin State University, located in Baltimore. This is the first time the theatre has put on a…
Decker College Center construction displaces Pub, offices, and meeting areas
As discussed in February, Decker College Center will be undergoing renovations to better equip it with being a more effective meeting place for students. While these changes are in effect,…
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…
Financial Aid Office has yet to process financial aid
While the original deadline for paying for the fall semester was July 1, the Financial Aid Office is still processing and awarding financial aid well into the start of the…
Men’s soccer off to best start in College history
After a dominant performance on Tuesday defeating St. Vincent 8-0, the men’s soccer team pushes their win streak to 9-0. This is the best start in the program’s history. Despite…
Contrast contest winner: ‘Paradise Lost, Eternal Hell Found’
Congratulations to Sophia Gilbart, winner of last month’s Contrast contest. Below is her submission, in which she describes something ordinary in an unrelated genre style. I could see it in the…
Global Fellows host documentary screening
On Sept. 23, the Global Fellows program hosted a screening of the World Wise Documentary Film, “Complicit.” The documentary follows a man named Yi Yeting, an activist working with the…
Deans hold first ‘Ask McDaniel Anything’ forum of the semester
On Tuesday, Sept. 24, Dean of Student Affairs Liz Towle and Associate Dean of Campus and Community Engagement Josh Ambrose hosted the first “Ask McDaniel Anything” session for the semester. Also…
Climate walk-out boasts large turnout
On Friday, Sept. 20, McDaniel students and professors filled Red Square in solidarity with protesters worldwide. Millions are responding to the inaction of officials and corporations to take adequate measures…
We don’t need the glitz and the glam, make the Hill more accessible instead
New changes are in progress on the Hill. These past few weeks everyone has seen the construction cones and materials arriving. It was only this week that they closed off…