Global Drumming at McDaniel
McDaniel College offered a music course, Global Drumming Traditions, during the 2016 Fall Semester. Not only did this class teach students how to play the drums, but they also got…
2016
Writer of the Week: Nicolaus Copernicus
It’s not often that Writers of the Week are from the fifteenth century, but when they are, you know they’ve made their impact. Nicolaus Copernicus was one such person. Born…
Robyn Allers: Always up for an Adventure
Back from Cuba and ready to get back to work! Ms. Robyn Allers found herself in a tough spot on the island—the timing of this trip was during the mourning…
Gospel Choir Concert
The McDaniel College Gospel Choir presented their Fall Concert on Dec. 11 to a packed house. The concert centered around “Put a Little Love in Your Heart,” a classic song…
Looking Good, Hoover: The Many Exhibitions at Hoover Library
McDaniel is all about their students, and Hoover Library is no exception. The library has received artwork from alumni who wish to leave something behind at the school that shaped…
Walt Michael’s “Holiday on the Hill” Concert
McDaniel College and Common Ground on the Hill presented its annual holiday concert at the Carroll Arts Center featuring Walt Michael and Company on Dec. 3 at 8 p.m. Walt…
Alpha Psi Omega’s Holiday Cabaret
All of the key aspects of fun were on display in this year’s Holiday Cabaret event as it included singing, dancing and laughing. Alpha Psi Omega, the Honors Theater Fraternity,…
Songs of Life: A College Choir Concert
As students began to pack the library in preparation for finals week, professors and families filled Baker Memorial Chapel to listen to the McDaniel College Choir perform “Songs of Life,”…
Chloe Irla: First Alumna, then Professor at McDaniel
“Welcome to McDaniel!” is a phrase professor Chloe Irla is most likely tired of hearing, considering she has been a part of McDaniel since her undergraduate career. First a student…
Eighth Biennial Faculty Exhibition
The Eighth Biennial Faculty Exhibition is taking place in The Esther Prangley Rice Gallery of Peterson Hall from Nov. 22 to Dec. 16 and is sponsored by the Department of…
Where in Westminster: Planet Fitness
Working out has become a norm for many McDaniel student. Merritt Fitness Center is usually filled with students looking to improve their physical health or relieve any kind of stress…
Nyambi Shannon: Aiding the McDaniel Experience
Oftentimes, students don’t acknowledge the mechanics behind on-campus living. Students may not understand why living on campus is generally a comfortable experience where issues are usually resolved quickly, and quietly. One…
Dangersauce: A Pretty Tasty Sauce
On Dec. 1, Dangersauce hosted “Belly Full of Laughs” in the Forum, with the help of Green Terror Productions. With their dedication and outstanding talent, Dangersauce managed to put together…
Jim Brady, Campus Safety
McDaniel students are aware that they have a Campus Safety team looking after them. But most students don’t know who they are. Jim Brady is one of our officers—he has…
The Importance of Intramural Sports
Sports are very powerful. They take you through the highest of highs and the lowest of lows, bringing out almost every emotion along the way. They teach you lifelong lessons…
Women’s Basketball Drops Close Contest to Franklin & Marshall
Saturday afternoon saw a tough loss for McDaniel’s women’s basketball as they lost 61-57 in a closely contested game against Franklin & Marshall at the Gill Center. The Centennial Conference…
The Lone Star Barbecue
Located on Main Street in our very own Westminster, MD is the inexpensive, delicious, dine-in or take-out Lone Star Barbeque restaurant. It started in New Windsor, MD and is now behind…
Clubs and Intramurals: What’s the Difference?
If you have taken a tour around any college campus you will see hundreds of advertisements like flyers, promoting various clubs and intramural sports. Everyone knows about these activities, but…
Men’s Basketball Defeats Washington to Snap Losing Streak
Coming off a four-game losing streak, McDaniel men’s basketball secured a win against Washington College on Wednesday night, outscoring the Shoremen 75-64 at the Gill Center. McDaniel (3-4, 1-2) started off the…
Rita Webster: The Face of Englar Dining Hall
Rita Webster, Englar Dining Hall’s general manager, has several responsibilities behind the scenes that no one truly knows about. From preparing events to receiving feedback from students, to monitoring Glar throughout…