Life of Athletic Director Paul Moyer
Life as an athletic director isn’t as easy as it appears. At some point in every athlete’s life they consider being an athletic director. It looks like the perfect job,…
2016
Coming up to Arts & Culture…
As we approach the month of November, we continue with a strong season of art and cultural events at McDaniel. Ranging from concerts to lectures to screenings, there is an…
Ghostly Encounters at McDaniel
Like many older colleges, most of McDaniel’s buildings are said to be haunted. Besides the legends surrounding why ghosts are haunting certain places on campus, there are also legends about…
Where in Westminster: Baugher’s Orchard
The taste of picking your own apple is so much better than any apple from Glar. Don’t believe it? Take a trip to Baugher’s Orchard and see for yourself. Baugher’s Orchard has been a…
NAACP President and CEO Delivers Speech at McDaniel
On Oct. 24, the President and CEO of the NAACP, Cornell William Brooks, gave a riveting talk at McDaniel that tackled many issues we are seeing in today’s society, from…
Homecoming Spirit Brings Second Football Win
McDaniel football team is coming around for fall of 2016. The Homecoming game against Dickinson was the first for the squad since the 22-game losing streak breaking game on Sept….
McDaniel Field Hockey Season Update
With one-week left of regular season games, McDaniel Field Hockey has had a fruitful season and has the potential to make the playoffs. This is Head Coach Melissa Jones’ 11th…
Writer of the Week: Bob Dylan
Bob Dylan, born Robert Andrew Zimmerman, was born in Duluth, Minnesota in May of 1941. His early childhood was filled with music, rather than literature; he would often find himself…
It’s a Grande Day: the New Starbucks in Town
For those of you who crave coffee on the weekend, walk to the library, and see that Casey’s Corner is closed…fear not. For those of you who hit Casey’s Corner when…
McDaniel’s Athletic Trainers
When you think of McDaniel Football, the first thing comes to mind is the players, but there are people behind the scenes who the team depends on, the athletic trainers….
Volleyball Swept by Johns Hopkins on “Dig Pink” Night
McDaniel Volleyball honored Breast Cancer Awareness month on Tuesday night at the Gill Center, hosting a “Dig Pink” event during their Conference match against Johns Hopkins. The team encouraged all…
What’s for Dinner: Eating Outside of Glar
The Englar Dining Hall: it’s at the heart of campus, it’s open for every (well, most) meals, and its hallowed nickname Glar is part of the McDaniel vernacular. That said,…
Hydropower: An Exhibition of Power
Through the month of October in the Rice Gallery, a combination of paintings and photographs gave viewers an interesting set of ideas to consider. Micah Cash’s Hydropower exhibit was comprised of two separate projects: Hydropower,…
InterVarsity Christian Fellowship Affirms a National Stance Against Same-Sex Marriage
InterVarsity Christian Fellowship has taken a stance against same-sex marriage. This position was affirmed by the national organization after a review of their theological beliefs based upon their interpretation of the…
The Inevitability of Student Debt
As student debt rapidly passes $1.3 trillion, it’s becoming increasingly clear that higher education in the U.S. cannot go on as it is. The costs associated with obtaining a degree…
Writer of the Week: Silvina Ocampo
After a brief hiatus over the month of September, Writer of the Week is back! To mark the return of the column, there’s no better way than to begin with…
Arguments Against Donald Trump
There are often things which are unpleasant to think of, but in times like these such thoughts must be shared. I harbor deep distrust for anyone actually excited to vote…
Voting Not-Trump
Anyone who knows me will tell you I’m an avid third party advocate. It probably wasn’t good that I once cared more about people voting for someone who wasn’t a…
McPlaylist of the Month: October
This playlist blends a mix of Top 40 hits with more independent artists, based around a theme of synth beats and EDM influences. Highlights include The Weeknd’s new single “Starboy,”…
The Case for the Lesser Evil
Let me be clear: when I cast my vote for Hillary Clinton on November 8th, it will not be with enthusiasm. Despite easily being one of the most qualified candidates…