Archive for March, 2008

New policy confronts Greek underground

March 13, 2008 No Comments

By Bethany Grov? Beginning in Fall 2008, there will be a new policy prohibiting students from participating in underground “Greek” organizations. Undergrounds will not be allowed to meet as a group, participate in on-campus activities as a group, wear or display the letters or insignia, according to Amanda Rose, assistant director of college activities. “As ...

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Athlete airlifted

March 13, 2008 No Comments

By Garrett Eagan Senior Kevin Flanagan, a Green Terror lacrosse player, was injured around 4:30 p.m. during practice on Tuesday, March 3. The Westminster Fire Department responded along with Campus Safety. Flanagan had to be airlifted to a nearby hospital, in a scene that has become all too common on the Hill this academic year. ...

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Campus phone system to be replaced by computerized VoIP

March 13, 2008 No Comments

By Michelle Menner Up until the fall semester of 2007, students were asked to provide their four digit extension when scheduling an appointment at the writing center, but now according to writing tutor Naomi Raphael, they’re asked, “What is the number where we can reach you?” Often students provide their cell phone number. The shift ...

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Garden apartments will be ready in May

March 13, 2008 No Comments

By Juliann Guiffre, Features Co-Editor The new Garden apartments will be completed by the end of this semester, with capacity rising from 96 people to 108 to accommodate for renovations taking place in Blanche soon after. The new Garden apartments will have 12 apartments with kitchens and 12 with the suite style living; all will ...

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Underground Greek life discouraged

March 13, 2008 No Comments

Administration interviews underground Greek organizations and hope to stop activity By Rose Eney In the last few decades, the “underground Greek organization,” has emerged. The school administration and some students worry that these underground organizations cause problems and promote negative stereotypes about Greek life. Recently, the school has decided to take action in order to ...

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Hazing Hotline has been relatively silent

March 13, 2008 No Comments

The system enables students to report incidents of hazing in all campus organizations By David Robertson Within its first semester of existence, McDaniel College’s Hazing Hotline was used about eight times. It has had no recent activity, according to Amanda Rose, assistant director of College Activities. “This is very positive,” said Rose. The Hazing Hotline ...

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Provost Thomas Falkner to step down, return to teaching

McDaniel College Provost Thomas Falkner has announced that he will resign from the college’s administration effective Dec. 31, according...

Rouzer Meeting Addresses Recent Vandalism

McDaniel’s got 99 problems and Rouzer Hall is most certainly one of them, or at least that’s what Michael...

Archway Woes

A lot of us here have experienced troubles with the Archway. And it seems that at least once a...

Archway Failure: A Q&A with Dean Breslin

Following the crash of the Archway on the evening of Wednesday, April 11, I got in touch with Dean...

Provost Tom Falkner resigns

McDaniel College Provost Thomas Falkner has announced that he will resign from the college’s administration effective Dec. 31, according...

Students, Community comment about PA Ave disturbances at City Council meeting

Concerning the recent issue with residents along Hersh and Pennsylvania Avenue and disrespectful and noisy McDaniel students, McDaniel students’...