Requiem for a Justice
“Scalia had a very real talent of writing biting, trenchant, sometimes even memorable opinions either in the majority or in the minority,” states McDaniel Political Science Professor Dr. Herb Smith….
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McDaniel Enacts Chosen Name Policy for Spring 2016 Semester
By the time week four of the semester rolls around, most everyone feels settled in on campus once again. However, for students who wish to go by a name other…
Hello from the Other Side [of Space]
As something taken out of a sci-fi film, the collision of two black holes was recorded by the Laser Interferometer Gravity-Wave Observatory (LIGO) in the form of gravitational waves. These…
The Building Blocks of Bernie
It’s undeniable that the insurgent candidacy of Bernie Sanders in the 2016 Democratic Primary has made history in its early success and ability to use anti-establishment sentiment to appeal to…
Granite State of Mind
The first in the nation primary in New Hampshire has come and gone, and while lacking the entertaining pizzazz of the Iowa caucus, it still has sent shockwaves through what…
What Iowa Means
The Iowa caucus has finally come to an end, and in the wake of it a number of questions hang over the head of the American voter. What exactly just…
Cease to Exist: Fraternity Suspended from Campus
“We’re getting this ridiculous punishment for doing things that most college students do anyway,” states sophomore Josh Thompson, a member of the Phi Kappa Sigma fraternity. A list of 10…
McDaniel Announces New $100,000 Scholarship
Today, McDaniel announced the Educator’s Legacy Scholarship, a new scholarship for children of K-12 educators applying for Fall 2016 admission. The scholarship is $100,000 spread over four years. The applicants’…
Sodexo Workers Vote in Favor of Union
As many members of the McDaniel community have heard, there have been efforts among Sodexo workers on campus to join a workers union. These efforts culminated in the Nov. 5…
A Push Towards Solar Energy at McDaniel
While McDaniel has been attempting to reduce its electric and water consumption, along with utilizing geothermal energy in Blanche and North Village, the institution has yet to invest in solar…
McDaniel Crime Stats Show Increases in Many Areas
The Annual Fire Safety and Security Report published by the college recently detailed the criminal actions that had taken place on campus in 2014. These statistics, provided in accordance with…
Pep Band Debuts at Homecoming Game
On Saturday, October 17, McDaniel College’s new pep band debuted at the Homecoming game. The pep band is comprised of a group of students who will play in the band…
Democrats Spar in First Debate
Together for the first democratic debate this year, Vermont senator Bernie Sanders, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, former Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley, former Virginia Senator Jim Webb, and former…
Students Protest in Response to Adjunct Email
On October 9 at 11:30 AM, members of the Progressive Student Union hung a banner on the library and sought to deliver letters in protest regarding an email sent to faculty…
Provost Jasken Sends Email to Adjuncts, Warns of Drawbacks of Unionization
As Adjunct unionization attempts continue, the administration has again decided to speak to the issue. Provost Jasken sent an email to the adjunct faculty today regarding unionization attempts, and in…
McDaniel Joins in Bike-sharing Trend
Students can now find a group of green bicycles sitting outside of Campus Safety. Believe it or not, these bikes are for all to use for free in order to…
Adjunct Union A Promising Possibility
McDaniel adjuncts have been considering forming a union for years but are currently closer to the voting process needed for unionization than ever before. Nationwide more than 50 percent of…
Sounds of Change in the Honors Program
Something is afoot in the McDaniel Honors Program, and it seems to portend change for the students involved. At the beginning of this semester, the program was introduced to its…
New Fountain and Landscaping: a Photo Essay
A lot of work has been done around McDaniel over the summer. One project is the construction of a new fountain in front of Big Baker. This undertaking is still…
Students Host Town Hall Meeting to Promote Transparency
Recent changes to meal plans, a tuition increase and other key issues have left many students upset lately here at McDaniel. However, on Thursday May 7 at 5 p.m., a…