The New Face of Inclusion
With additional reporting from Elijah Jones. “Social Justice is a process,” says Jose Moreno, the new head of the Office of Student Diversity and Inclusion. “It happens through education and…
2016
Celebrating National Coming Out Day
Last week, Allies, McDaniel’s gender and sexuality alliance, celebrated the LGBTQ community with their first ever “Pride Week.” A highlight of this week took place on Oct. 11, the nationally…
Green Life’s Street Fair Brings Global Climate Change Awareness
Oct. 10 marked the beginning of Global Climate Change Awareness Week and as expected, Green Life brought the celebration to McDaniel College. Although this week is full of interesting and informative…
60 Seconds: The Most Interesting Thing About Westminster
When students, faculty, and employees come to McDaniel, they discover Westminster Meg Schlesinger, first-year, undecided major “There’s lots of places to go and lots things to do!” Kyle Meloche, McDaniel…
HLA Holds Annual Taste of Latin America: Copa America
A love for one’s heritage is felt on many levels—especially when it comes to a passion for soccer. This love was reflected during the Hispano-Latino Alliance’s Taste of Latin America dinner…
60 Seconds: Current TV Binges
When not working on assignments, students like to relax while watching some shows. Students were asked what their current “binge” show is: Chris Spahn, sophomore, undecided Current binge: Steven Universe…
Writer of the Week: Robert Frost
Born to a Scottish immigrant and a native New Hampshirite on March 26, 1874, Robert Frost was immersed in literature from the beginning of his life. Frost’s father, a teacher…
The 2016 Presidential Candidates on Higher Education
Hillary Clinton The cost of a college education has become a central issue in Democrat Hillary Clinton’s platform, with the candidate believing that the cost of education is holding the economy…
Anyone But Trump
I truly have nothing truly original to say about Donald Trump anymore. I could call him a misogynist, a xenophobe, or even say he’s the spawn of Satan, but people…
Trump Supporters: A Stigma
Editor’s note: this article was written before the string of sexual assault allegations regarding Mr. Trump. Geraci has not withdrawn his support. Among their generally more left-leaning peers, young Trump…
Why is the Media Ignoring the Dakota Access Pipeline Protest?
The Standing Rock Sioux Tribe in North Dakota is in an uproar over a crude-oil pipeline being constructed on their lands. The tribe began to protest this construction in January…
Dealing With Student Debt
The dream of a successful life via education tends to lead to unwanted yet unavoidable student debt—sometimes amounting to tens of thousands of dollars. Accounting professor Kerry Duvall recognized this issue, and with…
The Latin@ Giant: A Presentation by David Romero
The Hispanic-Latino Alliance, in collaboration with the Office of Student Diversity & Inclusion, hosted spoken word artist David A. Romero on the evening of Sept. 27 in McDaniel Lounge. Romero…
Donald Trump: Idiot or Genius?
When asked to describe Donald Trump, perhaps for many the words “idiot,” “racist,” or “orange” come to mind; however, maybe the word “genius” will prove to be more fitting. While his campaign…
Volleyball Claws Away Ursinus, Randolph In Tri-Match Sweep
Green Terror Volleyball extended their win streak to five on Saturday with shutout wins over the Ursinus Bears and Randolph Wildcats in tri-match action at the Gill Center. McDaniel was…
Women’s Soccer Bears Down in Win Over Ursinus
McDaniel Women’s Soccer earned their 9th win of the season on Saturday, maintaining their undefeated status with a 1-0 shutout in Centennial Conference action against the visiting Ursinus Bears at…
Where in Westminster: King Park
Located at 43 Chase Street, just four blocks off Main Street, lies the City of Westminster’s King Park: a pleasant, spacious facility for the community. According to the City, the land…
Recruiting at McDaniel
Athletic recruiting is rarely thought of from the coach’s perspective. Could you imagine talking to over 100 athletes and not having a single one commit to your institution? It has…
The Story of the Men’s Tennis Season Opener
On September 20, McDaniel Green Terror Tennis hosted St. Mary’s (Md.), their first match of the Fall season. The sun was shining. The stands were packed. A light breeze passed…
McDaniel Dining Part Four: Reusable Container Program?
All students struggle with packed schedules at some point or another, causing their diets to be neglected. This has brought up the prospect of implementing a reusable container program among…