Luke, I Am Your Fairy Godmother
Crash-landing on Earth December 18, 2015, the Star Wars story continues with Disney’s Star Wars: Episode VII, The Force Awakens. That’s right, I said it, Disney. When I first heard…
Commentary
The Lighter Side of Campus Safety: The Year so Far
It’s a new school year (or rather almost halfway through the first semester of a new school year), and this new crop of freshmen is all but doing my job…
The Bernie Problem
It seems that colleges across the country have caught Bernie fever. The rise of the Vermont senator has been meteoric in nature, and has put once guaranteed nominee Hillary Clinton…
Encompass Distinction: Good for Students and Westminster
This semester, McDaniel College introduced Encompass Distinction, an entrepreneurial program with the slogan “Ignite Your Passion.” A combination of courses, workshops, field trips, public showcases, and connections with local entrepreneurs,…
Should the Redskins still be the “Redskins?”
George Preston Marshall gave the Redskin name to the formerly known Boston Braves in 1933 “out of respect for Native American heritage and tradition.” This name was given in honor…
GLAR, Sans Protein
Over the summer, I became a vegetarian. One of my biggest fears while transitioning into a vegetarian lifestyle was that I would not be able to get enough protein and…
Sympathy for the Donald
(Disclaimer: This Editorial focuses solely on GOP candidates, due to the fact that the Democrats have not yet had a debate. This is not meant as an endorsement of any…
Systems of Violence: A Reflection on Baltimore
A few months back, in the wake of the Ferguson riots and the murder of two police officers in Brooklyn, I wrote up a brief piece on the dangers of…
Accommodations Mean Equality
Everyone learns differently. Some are visual learners while others are auditory learners. Some students pick things up quickly while others need time to take in information or practice. Those with disabilities…
With a New Clinton Campaign, Awareness of Gender Representation in Media Is Vital
With the recent announcement of Hillary Clinton’s 2016 presidential candidacy gaining attention in the mainstream media, it seems necessary to remind the public to be wary of media messages. Throughout…
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,…
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…
Years Later, Presidents’ Climate Commitment Forgotten
Although McDaniel has signed the American College & University Presidents’ Climate Commitment, there are currently not many signs of active involvement and student awareness. However, McDaniel is still becoming more…
Yik Yak explodes over anime convention
The morning of Saturday, Mar. 7 started off as a regular morning for many students at McDaniel — that is, until brunch time. Upon entering the lower level of Decker…
The Lighter Side of Campus Safety: Week of March 1
So McDaniel, you guys refuse to let the snow slow you down. It’s admirable really, and it shows some really superb work ethic on your part. Of course, it would…
Stranded by a Snowstorm: One student’s take on being stuck in Boston
Most students would probably be excited about missing half a week of class due to snow. Yet, after seven days of being stuck in an odd-smelling, increasingly cramped hotel room…
Commuter Students React to Snow Delay Decisions
During the cold months of winter, McDaniel students wake up each day and check their emails and social media in hopes that school will be cancelled or at least delayed until…
Lighter Side: January-Present
It’s a new semester guys, and I must say the students of McDaniel have made my life easy since the beginning of 2015. So without further ado, here is a…
Why Everyone Should Learn Sign Language
I have written a couple articles on the topic of American Sign Language. My most recent has been this interview with three faculty members regarding rumors that I had heard…
McDaniel: Green or Not?
On any given day, someone walking down Main Street will notice garbage lying on the ground and probably think nothing of it. People constantly forget about the epic problems that plague…