Brian O’Sullivan: Singing Comedian
On Thursday, Oct. 23, singing comedian Brian O’Sullivan came to the Rec Lounge to delight his audience with parodies of Miley Cyrus, Macklemore and Taylor Swift, original songs and even…
Arts & Culture
Chamber Music on the Hill presents “European Musical Alliance”
On Oct. 5, McDaniel was delighted by the musical talents of Maxim Kozlov, cello, and David Kreider, piano in the European Musical Alliance concert held in the Forum. This event…
Rhythm Griots: A glance at African music and culture
On Sept. 30, McDaniel celebrated African culture by welcoming to the Forum duo Massamba Diop and Paa Seck Diery, who perform as “griots” or West African singer-storytellers. Diop and Diery, who originated from…
Creating Poetry with Film: Visiting Artist Margaret Rorison Explains Unique Techniques
Margaret Rorison, a Baltimore filmmaker with a M.F.A. from The Maryland Institute College of Art, seemed just like any other young, passionate artist as she stood in Peterson Hall before…
Crafted Installations and Inner Dialogues: Art by Marty Weishaar
At the Rice Gallery on the top floor of Peterson Hall, McDaniel hosts various artists to come in and speak on behalf of their creative processes and describe their thinking…
Film Review: Le bonheur d’Elza
Le bonheur d’Elza (2010) is a French film directed by Mariette Monpierre. The premise of this film is Elza’s search for identity. After moving to France as a child due…
VanJess: An R&B Duo Ready to Shine
Ivana and Jessica Nwokike make up the dynamic duo that is arguably one of the most talented R&B groups in existence. The Nigerian sisters merged their names into VanJess, mirroring…
The Return of the Queen Drag Show Succeeds Despite Obstacles
The second drag show in the history of McDaniel, hosted by Allies on April 23, got off to a rocky start. Two of the three performers arrived late and, as…
Shakespeare in the Square: A Photo Essay
Common Ground on the Hill: Traditions Weeks
Traditions Week is run by Common Ground on the Hill every summer at McDaniel. Artists, musicians, and others come from around the country and even around the world to perform,…
Michael Cleveland and Flamekeeper
“…of course playing’s, it’s always fun to play good music, especially when the crowds into it; you can’t beat it. It’s pretty incredible.” The Carroll Arts Center lobby was oddly…
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…
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…
Drug Overdose in Hollywood Brings Attention to American Drug “Epidemic”
In light of the deaths of Hollywood greats, such as Philip Seymour Hoffman and “Glee” star Cory Monteith, as a result of drug overdoses, the media is bringing attention to…
WMCR McDaniel Radio: Off Air for Good or Just Momentarily?
“Is WMCR McDaniel Radio off air for good or just momentarily?” asks junior Lazreta Kote. This has been a question asked by many McDaniel students since last semester. Plagued with…
Remembering Phillip Seymour Hoffman
Arguably one of Hollywood’s finest actors and directors, Philip Seymour Hoffman died on Feb. 8 of an alleged drug overdose in his Manhattan apartment. He was 46. Hoffman got his…
You need to experience McDaniel Playback
If you need something to do on the evening of Saturday Nov. 16, I have to urge you to go see McDaniel Playback, a unique theater experience where no two…
Seeing Reality through Movies in French: The Pirogue
On Thursday, Sept. 5, the French Film Festival at McDaniel College kicked off with The Pirogue, a film about immigration from Africa to Spain that taught viewers about hardship, opportunities,…
Is What You Wear Linked to How Others Perceive You?
Do you care what other people think of you? The answer, more often than not, is no. But think about it- when you get dressed for class, do you determine…