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…
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Vagina Monologues performed at McDaniel College
On Feb. 23 and 24, McDaniel College hosted its fifteenth annual performance of the Vagina Monologues in Alumni Hall. The play, written by Eve Ensler, was directed this year by…
College issues statement on ‘Englar Dining issue’
The McDaniel College administration released a ‘Response to Englar Dining issue’ memo to all undergraduate students Wednesday night, one day after a Facebook post published by a student demanding change…
IT requires new password changes
Last fall, the McDaniel College IT Department implemented a new requirement concerning password complexity and expiration dates, with all students, faculty, and staff being required to change their passwords in…
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…
Carroll County moves to ban Confederate clothing in schools
Carroll County Public Schools are moving forward with banning students from wearing clothing and accessories depicting the Confederate flag to school. After a Feb. 14 board meeting in which the district’s legal…
Taste of Asia: “Asia Through the Ages”
Taste of Asia, hosted by the Asian Community Coalition (ACC), returned to campus again this year on Feb. 22. The theme of the night was “Asia Through the Ages,” and…
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…
Ambrose named head of Encompass
Executive Director of the Center for Experience and Opportunity Josh Ambrose has been named as the new head of the Encompass Distinction. The Encompass Distinction is an entrepreneurial program that…
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…
New software seeks to simplify course registration, advising
When advising and registration for the Spring 2018 semester came, many students began doing so through a new application. This software, Student Planning, is McDaniel’s replacement for WebAdvisor – better…
Siriki Diabate: Life of a former refugee
“One spring 2005, I was arrested by three unidentified persons who beat me and left me unconscious. I was saved by an American friend. He said ‘Leave, Siriki, because the…
Sex on the Hill: Natural condoms
With Valentine’s Day around the corner and love on the Hill warming the chilly winter air, students may want to consider picking up a box of condoms. But standing in…
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,…
The twenty first century’s Watergate?
After special counsel Robert Mueller was appointed to the Russia Investigation on May 17, 2017, President Donald Trump attempted to fire him. However, the president backed off in response to…
Men’s golf looks to get back to national tournament after five-year drought
Five years ago, the McDaniel men’s golf team peaked with a trip to the Division III National Championships. Since then, they haven’t been able to make it back. This season,…
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…