President Casey announces his retirement
On Sept. 24, President Roger Casey announced that he will be retiring as the ninth president of McDaniel College in June 2021. Casey noted that many factors play into this…
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Adjusting to college life with COVID-19
McDaniel students are in full swing of the Fall Semester. Students’ time on campus has allowed them to discover and adjust to college life with COVID-19. McDaniel has taken a…
Psychological warfare threatens democracy
As the 2020 presidential elections are just around the corner, it is important to be skeptical and informed about the news we see so one can make an informed and conscience…
McDaniel announces upcoming plans: a bright future for January term, spring semester, and more
The Return to the Hill Committee (RTTH) announced plans for January Term and the Spring Semester. With Covid-19 affecting millions of people, McDaniel has been taking many precautions to ensure…
The Hilltop Pub opens for the first time since construction began
On Aug. 19, the new Hilltop Pub opened for the first time since the renovations of the student center. Although the pub’s location remains the same, most of the similarities…
Sunrise Movement shows up to the gates of MD Governor Larry Hogan’s mansion
Tired-eyed and full of prowess, activists stood outside the gates of Maryland Governor Hogan’s mansion, shouting and beating a drum, demanding that he wake up, turn his lights on, and…
Even with support, isolation and quarantine challenge McDaniel students
“I’d do anything to get out of this room,” said sophomore Mary Daniel, on day 11 of 14 of her on-campus quarantine in Rouzer hall. Whether facing isolation or quarantine,…
McDaniel leadership continues conversation on returning to the Hill
On July 14, all McDaniel students were invited to a virtual Student Informational Session hosted by members of McDaniel ‘Return to the Hill’ leadership committee. “We want you to hear…
McDaniel welcomes students back for the fall 2020 semester with restrictions
On June 18, the Return to the Hill Committee released their plans for the Fall 2020 semester via email to all McDaniel students. “We look forward to welcoming you back…
Casey announces commencement ceremony plans
On April 30, President Roger Casey emailed the graduating class to provide an update on the commencement ceremony. Casey had originally written on March 27 that this year’s commencement ceremony…
McDaniel’s 2020 commencement ceremony canceled
On March 27, President Roger Casey sent an email to members of the class of 2020 to formally announce that the May 23 commencement ceremonies, for both the undergraduate and…
Optional Pass/D/F policy implemented for Spring 2020 semester
On March 26, an email was sent to the McDaniel community by Provost Julia Jasken about a new optional grading policy that will be implemented for the Spring 2020 undergraduate semester….
Room and board to be refunded for remaining weeks of Spring 2020 semester
Yesterday afternoon, the Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees met to discuss continuing courses of action as the College confronts the COVID-19 pandemic. In an email update that same…
Online classes extended to end of semester
On Tuesday afternoon, the McDaniel College Task Force emailed the McDaniel community declaring that all undergraduate and graduate instruction will move to an online learning format for the rest of…
McDaniel moves to new online housing lottery system
This year, the housing lottery system has received a 21st century update. Traditionally, the housing lottery has been conducted through in-person events, which sometimes left students waiting hours to choose…
McDaniel to temporarily move to online classes amid coronavirus concerns
Earlier this afternoon, the McDaniel College Coronavirus Task Force emailed all students to announce that the College will move all on-campus, face-to-face undergraduate and graduate instruction to an online format…
McDaniel takes precautions against coronavirus
The panic associated with the coronavirus outbreak has slowly but surely spread across the world, reaching the United States and even Maryland, as people stock up on toilet paper, nonperishable…
2nd annual ‘I Love the Hill Day’ surpasses donor goal
Tuesday, Feb. 25 marked the second year of I Love the Hill Day. This day is a celebration of McDaniel, as well as a day of giving intended to encourage…
Andrea Shalal presents Global Issues Colloquium
Andrea Shalal, senior correspondent at Reuters News Agency, arrived to the 14th annual Global Issues Colloquium wearing a bullet proof vest. “Politics is at home. Danger is ever present for…
Wellness Center to offer three new therapy groups
This semester, the Wellness Center is expanding its offerings for students seeking counseling to include multiple options for group therapy. These groups are themed around students who have similar identity…