Financial Aid Director Helpful, Versatile
Emma Simon Staff Reporter She is an adventurous backpacker, a world traveler, a wife, a mother, and a soon-to-be first-time grandmother. She is Patricia “Patty” Williams, the Director of Financial…
Financial Aid Director Helpful, Versatile
To be a townie, and proud of it
Amber Slater Staff Reporter Have you ever considered what it would be like to attend college in the same town where you grew up? For some students, McDaniel is not…
17-Year-Old does it All
High School Senior Takes College Classes, Runs Own Business, and Has Two Published Books Megan Hildebrand Staff Reporter While most kids his age are worried about getting into college, Alex…
A Take on Recent Date-Rape Debate
Nathan Wuertenberg Commentary Editor It is possible that some of you reading this have recently encountered the name Alex Knepper in popular news sources. It is also possible that some…
Mahlia Joyce gives support to all
Brian Boltz Staff Reporter Hidden underneath the freshman boys’ dorm, Rouzer Hall, and tucked in the corner past the vending machines is the Office of Diversity and Multicultural Affairs (ODMA)…
Scandal in the Church and the Power of Belief
Andrew Velonosky Staff Reporter Just when the sex abuse scandal in the Catholic Church seemed to be dying down, another round of accusations has surfaced in recent months. The most…
Students’ Take on McDaniel Plan
Karla Holland Staff Reporter This year, McDaniel says goodbye not only to the graduating class of 2010 but also the last generation to have BLAR as their academic plan. Many…
Invest in Self Respect: A Response to Sex on the Hill
If we all got dirt on our faces, I could almost believe that we’d all just leave it there, add to it, talk about how we like to wear it,…
A Wellness Center Tale and Other Stories
Emma Simon Staff Reporter Along with college, there comes homework, studying, activities, clubs, and the winner: a whole bunch of sick kids in close proximity with one another! With everyone…
Sleep Trouble?
Stuart Fischer Staff Rerporter It’s dawn. You sit on a rock on the bank of a river, the cool morning chill contrasting vaguely with the hot orange sunrise. The mist…
Terror Sports Spotlight: Meet the Green
Marcus Dyson Contributor In ‘Student-Athlete,’ student comes first He wakes up at 5:30 every morning for either a weight-lifting session or a run with his football teammates. After a meal,…
Volleyball player involved, diligent
Kelly Toms Contributor Though Sarah Byron only stands five feet two, she is looked up to by many of her peers, teammates, and even her elders because of her successful…
Experiences of an Intramural Ref
Ben Grant Staff Reporter As the sun rises over McDaniel campus, weary students stir. Still bleary-eyed after a late night of studying or partying, they emerge from their covers to…
Spring Sports Coming to a Close
Matt Bodnar Staff Reporter Baseball With two weeks remaining in their season, the baseball squad has a record of 3-9 in Centennial Conference play and is 7-13 overall. Despite the…
Phil Mickleson Takes Masters Tornament, Celebrates with Wife
Gregory Nolen Staff Reporter “That’s a win for the family.” CBS commentator Jim Nantz told the television audience as Phil Mickelson birdied the 72nd and final hole to secure his…
95 Dresses
Operation Prom Dress Collects Hope for Girls Heather Gorsuch Staff Reporter Prom night has always been considered a milestone in many girls lives. While many girls anxiously anticipate the “big…
Injustice, poverty, hunger: Advocacy Team is on it!
Kim Williams Features Editor For students who are interested in trying to make an impact or doing something good, there’s a new club this semester which might be appealing: Advocacy…
McDaniel Professor uses Twitter to Conduct Philosophical Research
Stuart Fischer Staff Reporter Ever wonder what other people are thinking? Thanks to Dr. Peter Bradley, associate professor of philosophy at McDaniel College, you may be able to help find…
McDaniel Increases Tuition Almost $2000
Megan Robinson Co News Editor Earlier this semester a letter was sent home to McDaniel students informing their families of a tuition, room, and board increase of about $2,000 for…
Changes Made to Stafford Loans
The tuition increase, registration, room and board for next year, books, class fees. These are just a few of many reasons why it is extremely important to pay close attention…