I, the Political Hypocrite
Voting is perhaps the greatest symbol of a democratic government. The idea that the populace chooses its leaders is championed, especially in the U.S. with its long tradition of democracy….
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Growing Up in Gaza: A Class on Gender Roles and Middle Eastern Relations
Dr. Sara Raley, an expert on topics like gender and sexuality, is passionate about what is going on in the Middle East, particularly around Israel and Palestine. This inspired her to teach a spring…
McDaniel Enacts Chosen Name Policy for Spring 2016 Semester
By the time week four of the semester rolls around, most everyone feels settled in on campus once again. However, for students who wish to go by a name other…
Hello from the Other Side [of Space]
As something taken out of a sci-fi film, the collision of two black holes was recorded by the Laser Interferometer Gravity-Wave Observatory (LIGO) in the form of gravitational waves. These…
The Building Blocks of Bernie
It’s undeniable that the insurgent candidacy of Bernie Sanders in the 2016 Democratic Primary has made history in its early success and ability to use anti-establishment sentiment to appeal to…
Can you NOT be my Valentine, please?
It’s that time of the year again, and no, I’m not talking about Super Bowl weekend, that was last weekend (and Beyonce slayed that Halftime Show!). I’m talking about Valentine’s…
Robert Schumann: Genius and Madness
One does not often associate music with disease – but that is exactly what Psychology Department’s Dr. Paul Mazeroff and Music Department’s Dr. David Kreider did the evening of Feb. 10….
The Vagina Monologues: A Photo Essay
Music Review: Purple Reign; or, Trap Music’s Takeover of Hip Hop
The Hip Hop/Rap genre of music has drawn criticism from music enthusiast and common folk alike since its creation in the early 80’s. Since then, rap music has evolved into…
A Look Back on Super Bowl 50, Will Manning Retire?
Super Bowl 50 is now over and the Denver Broncos are champions. This was a highly anticipated battle between two top-seeded teams, one with an old-school quarterback (Peyton Manning) and…
“The True Cost” of our Clothing
When meandering through a department store, it’s easy to be taken by a yearning for its wares. For many, it can be exciting to purchase new clothing and improve one’s wardrobe. However,…
Terror Men Top Hopkins
The Green Terror hosted the Johns Hopkins Blue Jays for the second time this season and walked away with a 60-50 win. Senior Wes Brooks led the Green Terror with 19 points…
Granite State of Mind
The first in the nation primary in New Hampshire has come and gone, and while lacking the entertaining pizzazz of the Iowa caucus, it still has sent shockwaves through what…
Defend Yourself: Campus Safety Offers Free of Charge Self-Defense Lesson
On Saturday, Feb. 5, Campus Safety organized a free-of-charge, self-defense class as one of their many efforts to make McDaniel students feel safer. The event was organized by Campus Safety…
Speaking of the V-Word: The Vagina Monologues
The Vagina Monologues made its annual return this past weekend, with two showings, one Friday night and one Saturday night, marking the 13th year of McDaniel’s production of the play. This…
Valentine’s Day Three Ways: Single, Long-Distance, and Committed
As Valentine’s Day approaches, you may feel overwhelmed or obligated to plan a special evening for your significant other or a romantic date binge-watching Netflix by yourself. As a college…
Title IX Policy Changes Confuse and Worry McDaniel Community
Students this semester may have noticed an additional statement at the end of their syllabi, regarding the reporting of sexual assaults, gender discrimination and other Title IX related issues. This…
60 Seconds: What McDaniel’s Campus Needs Most
When asked what McDaniel is missing, these students searched their minds and came up with some genuine, and even humorous, responses: Kamiko O’Rullian, Senior From football games to Africa’s…
Terror Basketball Sweeps Ursinus
The Comeback Kids were at it again on Saturday as the Green Terror women’s basketball squad beat the Ursinus Bears 71-62, their third comeback in as many wins. The win…
What Iowa Means
The Iowa caucus has finally come to an end, and in the wake of it a number of questions hang over the head of the American voter. What exactly just…