The good, the bad, and the Oscars
This Sunday, the 91st Academy Awards ceremony was held, and mistakes were made. Not mistakes in the sense of anything fixable, but mistakes nonetheless. Mistake #1: Nominating “Bohemian Rhapsody” for…
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United: Bringing Culture Awareness to McDaniel
The evening of Friday, April 15 was one without precedent, as many organizations held events that demonstrated the talents and cultural awareness of McDaniel students. One such event was United….
Music Review: “What Do You Mean” Justin Bieber Is Coming Back?
Can Justin Bieber’s new single bring him back from the fringe of popularity? What Do You Mean’s synthetic beat and laid-back vocals took the song to No. 1 on Billboard’s…
McDaniel Theatre Review: You’ve Got to See ‘The Bee’
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee was, in a word, HILARIOUS. I’ve been to every play since freshman year (I’m now a second-semester sophomore) and this was honestly the…
The Return of the Queen Drag Show Succeeds Despite Obstacles
The second drag show in the history of McDaniel, hosted by Allies on April 23, got off to a rocky start. Two of the three performers arrived late and, as…
What’s Good in Downtown Westminster?
Do you like trying new restaurants? Shopping? Are you looking for an excuse to get off campus and get some fresh air? Don’t fret! Downtown Westminster is full of a…
“The Hunger Games: Catching Fire” Worth Every Second
Now that I’ve managed to calm down enough to type, I have to say that “The Hunger Games: Catching Fire” was absolutely amazing. I laughed, I very nearly cried, and…
McDaniel String Ensemble Review
On Friday the 8th, the Music Department held the McDaniel String Ensemble concert. Held in Little Baker, the concert was very casual and featured many members of Beta Alpha Chi,…
Identity Thief Review
The commercials for this film make it look pretty funny and entertaining. I mean, who wouldn’t think an overweight woman stealing identities is humorous? There turns out to be…
McDaniel Prepares for Middle States Review
Faculty, Administration Encourage Student Involvement McDaniel College is in the midst of an exhaustive assessment of its operations in preparation for a review to have its accreditation renewed. The review,…
Fifty Shades of Grey Book Review
For the past several weeks, the number one book in America has been the incredibly popular ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’, by E.L. James. For those of you who don’t know,…
Silverstein Remembered Through New Book
The book ends with a poem called “When I Am Gone,” in which Silverstein questions who will write and draw when he has passed, and then states that maybe you…
FIFA 12 Review
The most noticeable difference that experienced players will realize is tactical defending. This new defensive technique replaced the simple, hold-down-a-button-to-defend tactic, and now forces gamers to think about defensive strategies….
New Comic Gallery Blends Art and History
Comic Art Gallery Comics are much more complex than the colorful entertainment value they provide in the Sunday paper every week, as demonstrated in the newest exhibit at Rice Gallery…
A Little Birdie Told Me
Simone Davis Staff Reporter Birdies, a new cafe at 233 East Main Street, had its grand opening on Friday, September 17. With its relaxing earth-toned walls and writing-my-first-novel feel, Birdies…