False armed robbery reported near Big Baker
On Monday, Nov. 5, students and faculty received a series of McDaniel Alerts that reported an attempted armed robbery near Big Baker. The incident was reported by a campus employee,…
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Search for dining services provider down to 4, including Sodexo
The search for a dining services provider is down to four finalists. Sodexo — the college’s current provider — along with Parkhurst Dining, AVI Foodsystems, and Aladdin Food Management Services, have…
CEO moves to Handshake Program for web-based job and internship database
The Center for Experience and Opportunity has partnered with Handshake, an online career networking platform to help students find jobs and internships. It replaces the CEO Connect database which was in…
Prince Mohammed bin Salman distances self from Khashoggi murder as evidence mounts
The ongoing investigation into the death of Saudi Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi in Turkey seems to have reached a new climax this Wednesday, after the Saudi crown prince publicly…
Clery Report reveals rise in reported sexual violence crimes
The recent allegations against Brett Kavanaugh and the continued surge of the #MeToo movement dominating the news, coupled with last month’s release of McDaniel’s annual fire safety and security report,…
Academic programs under review, reallocation of resources expected
McDaniel College has begun a faculty-led review of departments and programs which is expected to reveal areas for cuts and new funding alike. “The intent is to reinvest dollars,” said…
New partnership, curriculum underway at Budapest campus
McDaniel College Budapest is in its third week of the new semester, and recent changes regarding the satellite campus in Hungary are underway. One of these is the welcoming of more American students, from…
Process for new campus dining services provider has begun
Six vendors visited campus on Aug. 31 to learn about the College and begin the process to submit proposals for all campus dining services. “The plan is to have a…
Student Affairs, Academic Affairs merge into Academic and Campus Life
Over the summer, the College made a number of administrative and staff changes. They affect mostly structural and organizational operations rather than students’ daily lives. Gone are the Academic Affairs…
James Hamrick, chief of police and director of campus safety, has left McDaniel
Chief of Police and Director of Campus Safety James Hamrick is no longer with the College as of Aug. 29. He leaves after three years at McDaniel. “I appreciate very much…
IT department unveils technological updates for start of fall semester
In preparation for the arrival of returning upperclassmen, first-year students, and faculty back on the Hill this semester, the IT department has prepared a variety of technological updates on campus….
SGA releases new constitution, executive board changes
After months of reconstruction, SGA has released a new constitution which takes affect immediately. The new document showcases the organization’s new mission statement, which highlights the importance of communication and…
SGA launches new mission, outlook, plans for fall semester
Members of the Student Government Association executive board have announced a new mission statement and organization outlook ahead of the start of the academic year. The statement reads “We, as…
Paul Ryan’s retirement a deep blow for morale for the GOP
Speaker of the House Paul Ryan is retiring after three years of service as house speaker. Ryan has stated that he is retiring due to the belief that he has accomplished…
College issues statement on ‘Englar Dining issue’
The McDaniel College administration released a ‘Response to Englar Dining issue’ memo to all undergraduate students Wednesday night, one day after a Facebook post published by a student demanding change…
New software seeks to simplify course registration, advising
When advising and registration for the Spring 2018 semester came, many students began doing so through a new application. This software, Student Planning, is McDaniel’s replacement for WebAdvisor – better…
“I Love the Hill” Month kicks off annual campaign
McDaniel’s fourth annual I Love the Hill celebration kicked off the start of February outside Englar Dining Hall with students, faculty, and staff writing love notes to the college in…
Michael Robbins promoted to Associate Dean of Students
Michael Robbins, who has held the position of director of Residence Life since 2007, has recently been promoted to Associate Dean of Students. In this role, he will continue his…
GOP tax plan sparks concern among graduate students
UPDATE: this plan was passed on Dec. 1. House Republicans unveiled a 400-page tax reform plan in early November that would, among other changes, consider tuition waivers as taxable income…
Trump to work with GOP senators to pass tax plan
As Congressional Republicans plan to overhaul the tax code, President Trump plans to meet with several GOP Senators to discuss the plan. The lunch will be President Trump’s first appearance…