The N-Word: A History
University students inside a bus, dressed in suits, one of them standing and the others sitting down were singing in unison the following phrases: “You can hang them from a…
The N-Word: A History
Underrepresented and Disrespected: The Larger Issue with the New Meal Plan
It’s undeniable that the student body is quite incensed by the recent changes to the meal plan, and, given the stipulations involved, they have every right to be. The changes,…
States to Debate Allowing Handguns on College Campuses
Picture this: you’re at a party. Basically everyone there has been drinking. You see two of your friends, a guy and a girl, go off into a separate room alone….
One-on-One with Lindsey Nichols: Basketball and the Importance of Women’s Sports
You may walk past Lindsey Nichols every day and not realize she’s first team All conference, Centennial Conference Player of the Year, and first team All-Mid-Atlantic Region in women’s basketball….
Volunteer Opportunities Offer Growth for Participants And Mentors Alike
Volunteering to help someone in need is always a virtuous act, especially when it comes to helping children with special needs. I have volunteered to help with special needs children…
Dispatches From the Carroll County Detention Center: Photos From the Inside
Mike Tyler Selected as New Dean of Graduate and Professional Studies
McDaniel College announces Mike Tyler as theDean of Graduate and Professional Studies and Professor of Counseling. He joins the college effective June 15, 2015. J. Michael Tyler, Ph.D., is an…
Kelsey Boulier: More Than Just a Roll of Tape and a Bag of Ice
From a pulled muscle to a sprained ankle, all of the trainers here at McDaniel College do their best to ensure the safety of our athletes. It takes a special…
Dispatches from the Carroll County Detention Center: The Inmate Next Door
Part One: The Beginning If it weren’t for the barbed wire and signage, one could be forgiven for not realizing the true nature of the Carroll County Detention Center. From…
Honorable Discharge: An Honors Art Exhibition
Photographs of body parts with phrases in black sharpie on them. A comic panel in the style of a video game. A colorful mandala. A tiny beaded horse—all these and…
Who Can Say What? A lecture about who can speak for others
On Mar. 30, McDaniel students, faculty, and staff enjoyed the company of guest lecturer Dr. Bambi B. Schieffelin. Schieffelin is a linguistic anthropologist at the New York University. Her most…
The Lighter Side of Campus Safety: Week of March 29
Now, last week may not have been the most raucous of weeks on campus, but no doubt was it an eventful one. A few major incidents really stood out, and…
Enjoying Springtime on the Hill: A Photo Essay
With the weather finally getting warmer McDaniel students are beginning to spend time outside around campus. There are a variety of places for students to enjoy the spring; some are…
Raising Environmental Awareness among First Year Students
The Office of Residence Life teamed up with Green Life on Mar. 31 for an event to raise awareness about global environmental issues. The event took place in Rouzer and…
Seth Goodyear: Green Terror Sports’ Secret to Success
The colors green and gold hold a clear meaning when on the backs of our athletes, but it’s who the uniforms go to after leaving the field that ensures the meaning is…
Yik Yak Spurs School Policy Change
[Disclaimer: This article was originally published for April Fools’ Day, and it should not be interpreted as factual reporting.] A recent post on the popular social media app Yik Yak…
McDaniel to Enforce New Anti-Environment Plan
[Disclaimer: This article was originally published for April Fools’ Day, and it should not be interpreted as factual reporting.] Since many are now saying that the earth is in great…
Glar to Host First-Ever ‘Peasant Night’
[Disclaimer: This article was originally published for April Fools’ Day, and it should not be interpreted as factual reporting.] This coming May, Englar Dining Hall will be hosting its first-ever…
Student Circles Parking Lot for Eight Days, Still No Spaces
[Disclaimer: This article was originally published for April Fools’ Day, and it should not be interpreted as factual reporting.] Senior Chet Chetterson has set a new record for the college;…
Screaming Sorority Shatters Eaton Hall
[Disclaimer: This article was originally published for April Fools’ Day, and it should not be interpreted as factual reporting.] There comes a time each semester when Rush is over and…