How one camp is changing the lives of many
What is your idea of the perfect utopia for kids? Where would you want to see your younger loved ones spend their summer? Regardless of where you choose, your loved…
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A community within a community
When one thinks about the LGBTQ community, people identifying as gay or lesbian are likely the first to come to mind. Many people don’t shed light on the “T” part…
Bi-standards: The double standards of bisexual men in the black community
“Black men can’t be bisexual; that’s just a cover up for being gay.” When we talk about bisexuality in the black community, it’s often an unwelcome topic because it relates…
Student apathy at McDaniel has reached a critical level
One of the greatest benefits of attending a small school is that students have the opportunity to join multiple groups that would require an increased level of commitment at larger…
Music education matters
One of my earliest school memories takes place in kindergarten. The whole class had gathered together and headed out to music class. We were all given wooden sticks and we…
Video games and violence correlation
Video games are a great pastime for people of various ages. The games themselves offer an outlet of escape from the frustrations of the real world and substitute them for…
The importance of supporting local businesses
Local businesses are located in towns all over and are often underestimated for the good that they can do and bring to their community. Local businesses thrive off the support…
McDaniel’s transportation problem
As a student from the Big Apple (New York City), transportation has always been available and a part of my daily routine/lifestyle. Coming to the Hill, where transportation isn’t as…
Nanotech: A small solution to a big problem
The little things are often overlooked. That’s just human nature, but in the case of water pollution there is no denying the fact that every little action that is commonly…
McDaniel College climate action plan: a rebellious reiteration
To attend McDaniel College is to invest in the future. But why am I investing in a future I most likely won’t have? What point is there to study for…
The king of the Hill knows nothing about his subjects
President Roger Casey will go down in history as a president of McDaniel College who didn’t really know anything about the students, faculty, or staff of the college he represents….
September’s climate strike was not as effective as it could be
Every experience one has in college is an opportunity to learn, and participating in political discourse is no different. McDaniel students recently exercised their voice and brought some helpful commentary,…
Decker renovation funds should be used elsewhere
McDaniel College is currently in the process of remodeling Decker College Center, adding an amphitheatre and modern design to renovate the building into something more attractive to prospective students. The…
We don’t need the glitz and the glam, make the Hill more accessible instead
New changes are in progress on the Hill. These past few weeks everyone has seen the construction cones and materials arriving. It was only this week that they closed off…
The case for male hormonal contraceptives
Thanks to advances in the scientific and medical field, dozens of birth control options exist for couples to enjoy sex without the risk of pregnancy. Birth control pills, intrauterine devices,…
Mindfulness in an age of technology
We live in an era dominated by technology. Most of the technology in our lives is supposed to make everyday living easier and less stressful. However, this recent overabundance of…
Innovate against climate change
Humans are negatively contributing to environmental pollution and that’s no secret. Neither is the fact that environmental conditions, like climate change, are only getting worse. But with enough innovation and…
The death of a nation: identity politics and public political discourse
In the age of Trumpism, it is not difficult to discern that the caliber of political discourse in our nation has fallen to lows unparalleled in recent years. Identity politics…
Thought-out decisions in politics
Politics has always been a hot-button issue in the United States of America and today it has been even more prevalent in everyday conversations. However, recent news has proved, to…
It’s time to end the mental illness stigma for student-athletes
Mental health stigma has become an increasingly large problem in society. The NCAA has, in previous years, disregarded athletes’ mental health. However, the organization has made the initial effort to conduct…