So, you want to go to the woods…
It’s finally the point of the year when Spring feels like Spring and life is starting to emerge from every nook and cranny. Now, walking through the woods feels as…
Features
The Plastic Pandemic
Amidst a time of uncertainty and fear due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, environmental awareness has taken a back seat. While focusing on our human contact, possible symptoms, and social…
Fighting the fires of 9/11
Two weeks ago, Friday Sept. 11th marked the nineteenth anniversary of the horrible terrorist attacks on the United States of America. I sat down with Bernie Cornell, a retired member of…
General Federation of Women’s Clubs helps the Westminster Community
The General Federation of Women’s Clubs (GFWC), an organization that has a location right in our Westminster backyard, is impacting the community through the emphasis of making the world a…
Golden Retrievers are GRREAT
Throughout the country, there are many non-profit organizations to be a part of. Notable ones such as NPR, American Red Cross, and the Human Rights Watch, all strive for one…
A tribute to Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Last week, we mourned the loss of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. She was known to many as a champion of women’s rights, and she delivered progressive votes on…
Katy Stanton fosters McDaniel’s creative writing community
One of the newest friendly faces in the English department is Katy Stanton. After retiring as a public school teacher for 30 years, Stanton happened upon McDaniel’s search for an…
Getting to know Robyn Allers
One of the things that becomes abundantly clear when talking to Robyn Allers is her humility. Allers is a person whose status and work does not displace her love for…
In celebration of the Jan term
McDaniel College offers students experiential learning opportunities around the world. The courses are curated by professors and are proposed to be manageable expedition learning courses that give way for profound…
Maryland Horse Rescue reaches out to McDaniel community
The Maryland Horse Rescue makes a difference for every horse they rescue. They are aiming to make a difference for McDaniel students through facilitating ways for them to be involved…
Westminster date ideas
At first glance, it can seem tough to find something to do in Westminster, but there are plenty of great ideas for the taking. If you are looking for some…
From the archives: Snow days
A lot has changed at McDaniel over the years, but certain things will always remain the same: slipping down the steep steps that give the Hill its name. Here are…
From the archives: Top 10 headlines from the past 10 years
The past decade has been an exciting one on the Hill. Here are some of the top front-page news headlines that were trending at the time. Feb. 12, 2010: “New…
Therapy dogs help decrease college students’ stress
They say that dogs are a man’s best friend, but could they be man’s best therapy, too? It has become increasingly popular to bring therapy dogs to college campuses because…
Where in Westminster: The Yellow Door
Down on Main Street, a yellow door distinctively stands out, and inside is a unique local business. Taylor Stetson, the owner of The Yellow Door, has been selling comic books…
Project Guatemala
Over the summer of 2019, student Jose Pac participated in a medical internship with his home town’s hospital, the Hospital Regional de Occidente Guatemala. The program consisted of over 50 medical…
New counselors join the Wellness Center team
The Wellness Center welcomed three new interns, Patch Tseng-Putterman, Laura Knox, and Kat Griffith, to the Hill this academic year so that they could complete their advanced graduate internships as…
Alpha Phi Alpha works with NextOneUp
On Sunday, Oct. 20, McDaniel’s Phi Iota Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., traveled down to Baltimore to speak with Shel Simon and his NextOneUp students about the importance of completing…
Phenomenal Women organization aims to empower community
People come to college in hopes of a better life, of a high paying job, and of finding themselves. Students expect that they will have what it takes to leave…
Best Buddies: A small club that makes a big difference
McDaniel College has many amazing and fulfilling clubs to take part in. Unfortunately, there is one that many people miss, but makes a huge impact for a population on our…