Debunking the Bunker
We’ve all heard the rumors surrounding the supposed bunker beneath Lewis. Countless students maintain that the President of the United States (or was it Congress?) would be shuttled to Westminster…
Debunking the Bunker
Clubrooms Give Way to Successful Late Nights
Last October, the Black Student Union (BSU) hosted the first, and so far only, clubroom of the 2013-2014 school year. The event was successful with 70 to 75 people showing…
Common Ground on the Hill Celebrates Its 20th Anniversary
Founded on the premise that “there is a common human thread unifying all people expressed in our various artistic traditions,” Common Ground on the Hill celebrates its 20th anniversary this…
“Mr. Peabody and Sherman” Film Review: A Cute Twist on Today’s Modern Family
A cute, 3-D CGI animated adaption of “Peabody’s Probable History” segments from the 1959-1964 series “Rocky and Bullwinkle Show,” “Mr. Peabody and Sherman” does not disappoint. While this film is…
Sex on the Hill: McDaniel’s Porn Habits
Ever heard those rumors that whenever the school’s Internet slows down it’s because too many students are watching videos on those pop-up inducing porn sites? When I was told this…
#SpringFling2014 – The Preview
On April 12, the Spring Fling Committee and the Office of Student Engagement will host the annual Spring Fling. Founded as a tradition by Mitchell Alexander 17 years ago, Spring…
Is this the Beginning of the End of Netflix?
With the controversial end of Net Neutrality, we may see beloved sites like Netflix and YouTube drastically altered. Net Neutrality was a principle that allowed Internet users to surf the…
Sports Update: March 1st – 9th
Here’s a quick update of what’s happened in the past week for the Green Terror: Women’s Basketball After receiving an ECAC tournament bid, the women’s basketball team made it all…
President Casey Undergoes Eye Surgery
You might have heard that McDaniel College President Roger Casey just had eye surgery. On March 6, he posted on Facebook that he would be having his retina repaired the…
Editorial: CMT vs. BET and Addressing Uncomfortable Issues
“All things must be examined, debated, investigated without exception and without regard for anyone’s feelings.” -Denis Diderot As student journalists, our job is to report the news and bring to light…
Headlines Around the World: What’s Going On Outside McDaniel?
Update on Ukraine. After former president Viktor Yanukovych was ousted on Saturday, Feb. 22, an interim government was presented at the Maidan, the square that is the main protest camp,…
Shifting: The Double Lives of Black Women in America
On Tuesday Feb. 25, Dr. Kumea Shorter-Gooden, a Washington D.C. native, visited McDaniel to discuss a few key points on black women’s psychology. While conducting research for her 2004 novel…
Common Ground on the Hill: Lea Gilmore, Activist and International Singer
“Ms. Gilmore?” That was my opening line as I stuttered through introducing myself and whom I work for, over a static-filled telephone connection. “Lea,” she responded, upon finally understanding my…
Letter to the Editor
For every story there are two sides. There are two point of views. There are more players than an outsider will ever realize. I would like to tell you my…
UPDATE: Phi Delta Theta and Phi Sigma Sigma Representatives Respond to Investigation
Students Speak About Sunday Shooting
Shots fired into the lobby of Whiteford Hall on Sunday, March 2 around 2:40 a.m. shocked and terrified many students. Although no one was injured, several students were in close…
Student Falsifies Attempted Robbery Report
On Sunday March 2 at approximately 2:45 am the Westminster Police Department was alerted of “shots fired” at McDaniel College. During the investigation the officers learned of another event that…
Westminster Nonprofit Raises Awareness about Sexual Assault
According to Campus Safety Magazine, 20-25% of female college students experience sexual assault, yet over half of the victims do not report it. This combination creates what Janice Kispert, CEO…
Through the Eyes of a Ukrainian: The Euromaidan
“Never in my life, was I so emotionally involved, I feel like I should go back to the Ukraine, to help… I don’t want these things to be forgotten.” The…
McDaniel Promotes Healthy Relationships Amidst National Sexual Violence Epidemic
With so much recent attention focused on sexual violence occurring on college campuses, there is a strong push among American universities to raise awareness and prevent hostile situations. According to…