Waste in GLAR
Did you notice the student waste sign in GLAR before spring break? If not, you probably don’t eat in GLAR or are too busy to notice giant signs. Either way,…
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Spring Fling 2012
As yet another academic year comes to a close, McDaniel will again follow the tradition started 15 years ago by Mitchell Alexander- Spring Fling: an event for students to celebrate…
Students Debate a Possible Smoking Ban on Campus
Doug McKenney, a junior at McDaniel College steps outside between classes every now and then and lights a cigarette. The smoke of his Camel Turkish Royal may upset some, but…
Portal to Ease Students’ Lives
McDaniel is trying to change. One of these changes is in the domain that has housed the school’s website for a long time. Portal will be taking over as McDaniel’s…
McDaniel Continues to Increase Bandwidth
Faster Internet is not just a hope for students at McDaniel, it’s an ongoing process. Esther Iglich, chief information officer at the IT department, said, “Every one to two years…
Wellness Center Counselor Establishes Women’s Empowerment Group
This semester, the McDaniel College Wellness Center has developed the Women’s Empowerment Group. The small group, made up of only eight students, meets weekly in the lobby of the Wellness…
Editorial: Rebuilding the Community
McDaniel College versus Westminster, McDaniel students versus the administration…these oppositions have been recently brought to the forefront of our perception, but they could not have appeared so suddenly. No, these…
After Campus 411 Discussion, Students Voice Opinions on Social Media Sites.
Remember those McDaniel memes? While they may no longer have much of a presence, the issues they highlighted about the relationship between students and the college administration and the city…
Forgetting Dr. Rosenzweig
Dr. Harry Rosenzweig died of pancreatic cancer on Feb. 3. The faculty and staff were notified on Feb. 6 and held a short memorial during a staff meeting shortly thereafter. …
The Relevancy of Romance Novels at McDaniel
For the second year in a row, The Nora Roberts Foundation has donated money to McDaniel to further the study of romance literature. The $100,000 that she donated was welcomed…
The Truth Behind the Wellness Center Capabilities
Recently, on campus, there have been some mistaken beliefs about the Wellness Center and concern that the center is not equipped to handle depression. However, the center has many options…
Political Controversy in Budapest
BUDAPEST- Political tension over the new Hungarian constitution continues in Budapest, capital city of Hungary, and home to many McDaniel students studying at the school’s sister campus abroad. Controversy arose…
International Women’s Day
“International Women’s Day is a day to look at the roles of women and their inequalities” says Olivia Gardner, class of 2014, who is the president of the Women’s Issues…
Don’t Underestimate the Importance of the Honor and Conduct Board
Unlike the menu of greasy food served at the Pub, or the everyday hours of the library, students are less likely to know the ins and outs of another very…
Affinity Housing Could Be For You
Traditional college dorms aren’t for everyone. They’re noisy, crowded, and if you don’t like your neighbor, then for the most part, tough luck. The affinity housing program at McDaniel…
Local Work Opportunities Tailored to Hectic Student Schedules
The life of a college student requires organization, focus, and most importantly, money. Though some may argue that it is not a necessity, most will agree that it doesn’t hurt…
National Eating Disorder Awareness Week at McDaniel
“Everybody Knows Somebody” is the theme for the 2012 National Eating Disorder Awareness Week. From February 26through March 3, thousands of people from all 50 states and close to 30…
McDaniel Writing Center Debuts Online
The McDaniel Writing Center, where students can get free feedback on written work, is making it easier for students to schedule appointments this semester. Owen Horton, the Writing Center director,…
OrgSync: McDaniel’s New Campus Connection
You have all probably seen the many signs around McDaniel, and received numerous campus emails telling you to register and create an account on OrgSync. Unaware and uninterested in…
Campus Announcements Gets a New Look
Have you checked your email lately? If so, perhaps you’ve noticed something different about the campus announcements. On Monday, Jan. 30, the announcements debuted a new look designed to allow…