The Vagina Monologues: Reclaiming the Vagina
For the fourteenth year in a row, the cast of “The Vagina Monologues” delivered a powerful roar of resistance, keeping up with the momentum of women’s empowerment built by the Women’s March on…
Arts & Culture
Writer of the Week: Banana Yoshimoto
Banana Yoshimoto was born in Tokyo, in July 24, 1964. She graduated with a major in Literature from Nihon University’s Art College, where she chose her first name in honor…
Book Review: Code Name Verity by Elizabeth Wein
Captured by the Gestapo after crash-landing in Nazi-occupied France, the main character of Code Name Verity is forced to write an account of what has happened to her. Keeping with…
Global Drumming at McDaniel
McDaniel College offered a music course, Global Drumming Traditions, during the 2016 Fall Semester. Not only did this class teach students how to play the drums, but they also got…
Gospel Choir Concert
The McDaniel College Gospel Choir presented their Fall Concert on Dec. 11 to a packed house. The concert centered around “Put a Little Love in Your Heart,” a classic song…
Looking Good, Hoover: The Many Exhibitions at Hoover Library
McDaniel is all about their students, and Hoover Library is no exception. The library has received artwork from alumni who wish to leave something behind at the school that shaped…
Walt Michael’s “Holiday on the Hill” Concert
McDaniel College and Common Ground on the Hill presented its annual holiday concert at the Carroll Arts Center featuring Walt Michael and Company on Dec. 3 at 8 p.m. Walt…
Alpha Psi Omega’s Holiday Cabaret
All of the key aspects of fun were on display in this year’s Holiday Cabaret event as it included singing, dancing and laughing. Alpha Psi Omega, the Honors Theater Fraternity,…
Songs of Life: A College Choir Concert
As students began to pack the library in preparation for finals week, professors and families filled Baker Memorial Chapel to listen to the McDaniel College Choir perform “Songs of Life,”…
Chloe Irla: First Alumna, then Professor at McDaniel
“Welcome to McDaniel!” is a phrase professor Chloe Irla is most likely tired of hearing, considering she has been a part of McDaniel since her undergraduate career. First a student…
Eighth Biennial Faculty Exhibition
The Eighth Biennial Faculty Exhibition is taking place in The Esther Prangley Rice Gallery of Peterson Hall from Nov. 22 to Dec. 16 and is sponsored by the Department of…
Dangersauce: A Pretty Tasty Sauce
On Dec. 1, Dangersauce hosted “Belly Full of Laughs” in the Forum, with the help of Green Terror Productions. With their dedication and outstanding talent, Dangersauce managed to put together…
Music students perform Solo Recitals
On Friday Nov. 11, at 7 p.m., the McDaniel College Department of Music hosted a solo recital in Levine Recital Hall. It featured a selection of vocal and instrumental soloists…
A Night of Culture and Royalty
Africa’s Legacy held its annual dinner on Nov. 16 in the Forum. The night was about teaching students, faculty, and community members about African culture and traditions through performances and…
Writer of the Week: Maya Angelou
Maya Angelou is, perhaps, one of the most famed poets who ever lived. Despite the fact that she was both black and female, living in an age where being one…
Bringing French Week to McDaniel
“What do you know about Francophone culture?” McDaniel’s French Club, with the collaboration of the Department of World Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, put together a week dedicated to introducing Francophone…
“6ixwire”: When West Meets East
Music can unite people as a whole, especially in today’s world. The evening of Sunday, Nov. 13, McDaniel College’s Chamber Music on the Hill, in collaboration with the Music Department, presented the…
Pinterest Party at McDaniel: Get Your Craft On!
Get your craft on! The Green Terror Productions (GTP) committee here on McDaniel’s campus hosted a Pinterest party on Nov. 10 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Forum, where…
Writer of the Week: John Fowles
John Robert Fowles, born on March 31, 1926, was one of the pinnacles of postmodern writing of his time. He spent most of his childhood attended by his cousin, Peggy…
we roam and lie still: A Photo Essay
From Oct. 27 to Nov. 18, McDaniel’s Rice Gallery showcased a series of paintings by artist Magnolia Laurie. Here are some of her paintings. All photos by Mario Fernandez.