Marsha P. Johnson’s Fight for Equality
On June 26, 2015 the Supreme Court ruled that the ban against same-sex marriages was unconstitutional, legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide. Many people recognize this has a major civil rights act…
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McPlaylist of the Month: February
After a fiery protest playlist last November, we return with a more subdued fare. Trump is president, and between protests, phone calls to congressional representatives, why not sit back for…
From the Sports Archives: Intra-murals, Do You Know, Terror Football Drops Two, Soccer Club Works Toward Varsity Status
Oct. 6, 1932: Extensive Program is Planned for ’32-’33 Intra-mural Sports In this article, one writer details the extensive “Intra-mural Sports” program that is planned for the 1932-1933 year at…
From the Archives: Greek Life in the Past
Dec. 4, 1930 “Classes, Clubs, and Societies: Phi Alpha Mu.” In years past, the student newspaper would devote a section of the newspaper called “Classes, Clubs, and Societies” in which…
Writer of the Week: A. K. Smith
A K. Smith holds a special place in the heart of McDaniel College. Smith worked at McDaniel in 1994, back when our campus was still Western Maryland College, before seating…
The Vagina Monologues: A Photo Essay
“The Vagina Monologues” took place the evenings of Feb. 3 and 4 in WMC Alumni Hall. The event featured Eve Ensler’s play, performed by a talented cast of women from…
The Vagina Monologues: Reclaiming the Vagina
For the fourteenth year in a row, the cast of “The Vagina Monologues” delivered a powerful roar of resistance, keeping up with the momentum of women’s empowerment built by the Women’s March on…
Notions of Place: A Photo Essay
McDaniel College’s Art and Art History Department welcomes back four alumnae for their most recent gallery opening: “Notions of Place: Four Alumnae, Four Interpretations.” The exhibition takes place in Peterson Hall’s…
Notions of Place: Four Alumnae, Four Interpretations
McDaniel College’s Art and Art History Department welcomes back four alumnae for their most recent gallery opening: “Notions of Place: Four Alumnae, Four Interpretations.” The exhibition is taking place in Peterson Hall’s…
The Sanctuary Campus Question
With the recent actions of President Donald Trump, a number of college students have become worried about the effects his policies and executive orders may have upon their institutions. While…
Immigration from an Immigrant’s Point of View
I am afraid, and I am not alone. Millions of immigrants in the United States are worried about whether they will have a future here, or if they will have to…
What it Means to be Greek
Everyone has their own ideas about what “Greek Life” really means, and what it entails. Many see it as something akin to movies like “Animal House.” Many see it as having…
Decline in Greek Life as Recruitment Begins
With informal Interfraternity Council recruitment underway and formal Panhellenic sorority recruitment beginning, many Greek organizations share similar sentiments about their chapter numbers. Reportedly, over 50 percent of all McDaniel Greek…
Third Annual “I Love the Hill” Month Kicks Off with Free T-shirts, Local Discounts
McDaniel’s third annual I Love the Hill celebration kicked off on Feb. 2 outside of Englar Dining Hall, where students, faculty, staff, and alumni were given the opportunity to write…
Recognition for the “Opposition”
It has been baffling to see my status as a student journalist become so politicized in the past months. With the rise of “fake news” and constant demonization of the…
Women’s Basketball Secures Conference Win Over Swarthmore
Green Terror women’s basketball faced off against the Swarthmore Garnet in a midday contest during the first freezing weekend of the month on Feb. 4 at the well-heated Gill Center….
Writer of the Week: Banana Yoshimoto
Banana Yoshimoto was born in Tokyo, in July 24, 1964. She graduated with a major in Literature from Nihon University’s Art College, where she chose her first name in honor…
Book Review: Code Name Verity by Elizabeth Wein
Captured by the Gestapo after crash-landing in Nazi-occupied France, the main character of Code Name Verity is forced to write an account of what has happened to her. Keeping with…
Women’s March on Washington: Part II
“There is one thing I know. You should never underestimate the power of a girl’s makeup; it can be anything. It can be a disguise. It can be war paint….
Women’s March on Washington: Part I
This past weekend will forever be remembered by generations as one of the most historical moments due to both the inauguration of President Donald Trump and the rally/march that followed…