It’s a Grande Day: the New Starbucks in Town
For those of you who crave coffee on the weekend, walk to the library, and see that Casey’s Corner is closed…fear not. For those of you who hit Casey’s Corner when…
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McDaniel’s Athletic Trainers
When you think of McDaniel Football, the first thing comes to mind is the players, but there are people behind the scenes who the team depends on, the athletic trainers….
Volleyball Swept by Johns Hopkins on “Dig Pink” Night
McDaniel Volleyball honored Breast Cancer Awareness month on Tuesday night at the Gill Center, hosting a “Dig Pink” event during their Conference match against Johns Hopkins. The team encouraged all…
What’s for Dinner: Eating Outside of Glar
The Englar Dining Hall: it’s at the heart of campus, it’s open for every (well, most) meals, and its hallowed nickname Glar is part of the McDaniel vernacular. That said,…
Hydropower: An Exhibition of Power
Through the month of October in the Rice Gallery, a combination of paintings and photographs gave viewers an interesting set of ideas to consider. Micah Cash’s Hydropower exhibit was comprised of two separate projects: Hydropower,…
InterVarsity Christian Fellowship Affirms a National Stance Against Same-Sex Marriage
InterVarsity Christian Fellowship has taken a stance against same-sex marriage. This position was affirmed by the national organization after a review of their theological beliefs based upon their interpretation of the…
The Inevitability of Student Debt
As student debt rapidly passes $1.3 trillion, it’s becoming increasingly clear that higher education in the U.S. cannot go on as it is. The costs associated with obtaining a degree…
Writer of the Week: Silvina Ocampo
After a brief hiatus over the month of September, Writer of the Week is back! To mark the return of the column, there’s no better way than to begin with…
Arguments Against Donald Trump
There are often things which are unpleasant to think of, but in times like these such thoughts must be shared. I harbor deep distrust for anyone actually excited to vote…
Voting Not-Trump
Anyone who knows me will tell you I’m an avid third party advocate. It probably wasn’t good that I once cared more about people voting for someone who wasn’t a…
McPlaylist of the Month: October
This playlist blends a mix of Top 40 hits with more independent artists, based around a theme of synth beats and EDM influences. Highlights include The Weeknd’s new single “Starboy,”…
The Case for the Lesser Evil
Let me be clear: when I cast my vote for Hillary Clinton on November 8th, it will not be with enthusiasm. Despite easily being one of the most qualified candidates…
The New Face of Inclusion
With additional reporting from Elijah Jones. “Social Justice is a process,” says Jose Moreno, the new head of the Office of Student Diversity and Inclusion. “It happens through education and…
Celebrating National Coming Out Day
Last week, Allies, McDaniel’s gender and sexuality alliance, celebrated the LGBTQ community with their first ever “Pride Week.” A highlight of this week took place on Oct. 11, the nationally…
Green Life’s Street Fair Brings Global Climate Change Awareness
Oct. 10 marked the beginning of Global Climate Change Awareness Week and as expected, Green Life brought the celebration to McDaniel College. Although this week is full of interesting and informative…
60 Seconds: The Most Interesting Thing About Westminster
When students, faculty, and employees come to McDaniel, they discover Westminster Meg Schlesinger, first-year, undecided major “There’s lots of places to go and lots things to do!” Kyle Meloche, McDaniel…
HLA Holds Annual Taste of Latin America: Copa America
A love for one’s heritage is felt on many levels—especially when it comes to a passion for soccer. This love was reflected during the Hispano-Latino Alliance’s Taste of Latin America dinner…
60 Seconds: Current TV Binges
When not working on assignments, students like to relax while watching some shows. Students were asked what their current “binge” show is: Chris Spahn, sophomore, undecided Current binge: Steven Universe…
Writer of the Week: Robert Frost
Born to a Scottish immigrant and a native New Hampshirite on March 26, 1874, Robert Frost was immersed in literature from the beginning of his life. Frost’s father, a teacher…
The 2016 Presidential Candidates on Higher Education
Hillary Clinton The cost of a college education has become a central issue in Democrat Hillary Clinton’s platform, with the candidate believing that the cost of education is holding the economy…