Jam Session in Red Square Brought to You by Common Ground on the Hill
On Thursday, April 14, a group of musicians from Common Ground on the Hill performed on Red Square, bringing the enjoyment of music to students on Campus. The group of…
2016
Writer of the Week: Shakespeare & Cervantes
Baptized on April 26, 1564, in Stratford-upon-Avon, England, William Shakespeare was part of the Lord Chamberlain’s Men company of theatrical players. For an estimate of 20 years, Shakespeare composed multiple…
Arc of Carroll County Hosts Second Annual Autism in Motion 5K
The Arc of Carroll County held their second annual Autism in Motion 5k on April 17 in Westminster. There was a 3.5-mile course along with a one-mile fun run. Almost…
The Buzz About Environmental Studies
Are you interested in learning about the environment? Are you curious on how to solve problems for the environment effectively? Or do you want to know how to manage the…
Student Resources for Sexual Assault Help
At the 2016 Oscars, Vice President Joe Biden gave a speech before Lady Gaga’s powerful performance of her song “Til It Happens To You.” Biden urged everyone to take the…
Is Saving Money Really More Important Than Student Enrichment?
Music education is one of the few programs that benefit students across all types of curriculums. With fine arts programs continuing to lose funding across the country, it is important…
The Importance of the Tournament of Champions
The Tournament of Champions, held by the Exercise Science Department at McDaniel College in April, is for students in grades K-12 with orthopedic, visual, and behavioral needs who participate in regular…
The Scoop on the Communication and Cinema Department
What are employees looking for in recent college graduates? They want people who are able to express themselves well orally, in writing, and visually. They want creative problems solvers that…
Student Recital Showcases the Musical Talent of Students at McDaniel
In the Levine Recital Hall on April 11, students, faculty, and family gathered for a collection of solo performances by students involved in the music program at McDaniel. Performances of…
Book Review: The Outsiders
Susan Eloise Hinton, an American author, is best known for her literature for young adults. The Outsiders was the first novel written by Hinton, at age 17. The novel gave her publicity, fame, and…
Division III Student-Athletes Exercise Balance
Playing a sport competitively at the college level is a big commitment. Balancing school work with athletics can sometimes be a difficult task, but it does not mean your grades…
The Best Time of the Year: Spring Fling
It is that time in the semester that we all have been waiting for: a day when the entire campus gets a “get out of jail free card;” a day when…
Writer of the Week: Susan Eloise Hinton
Susan Eloise Hinton was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma. From a young age she has been an avid reader. Not satisfied with the literature written for young adults, Hinton embarked on…
Allies Week is Yet Again a Success
Allies Week was yet again a success for the LGBT community at McDaniel, bringing awareness to the community while having fun. The week started off with a LGBT faculty/staff dinner…
Innovation Challenge Finals
On Monday, April 11, the final judging to the Innovation Challenge took place, leaving Nicole Rutherford with the first place prize, Ryan Lutes second, and Tyler Van Dyke and Jeb…
60 Seconds: Changes to the McDaniel Plan
On Tuesday, April 5, an email was sent out indicating that a variety of changes would be made to the McDaniel Plan. Namely, only 2 semesters of foreign language study,…
What’s all the Bark About?
You tend to hear students refer to how much they miss their dogs back home, usually never even mentioning their own family. What is it about our furry little friends…
Mobility and Movement: A Look into the Exercise Science Department and Dr. McCole
Dr. Steve McCole is the chair of the exercise science department. He currently teaches Introduction to Exercise Science, Human Physiology and Senior Capstone, but his favorite class to teach is…
Movie Review: Batman vs. Superman
With Batman on a personal vendetta to destroy Superman, and Superman on a quest to prove his power, what will happen when two of the worlds greatest superheroes go head…
Students Create Composting Initiative on Campus
During the end of the Fall 2015 semester, a group of students received a grant from the Griswold-Zepp Award to create a composting initiative on campus. The group first met…