Looking into the Hoover Library archives
Need help with research? Interested in McDaniel’s history? Or just curious about what’s behind that mysterious locked door on the second floor of Hoover? Gwen Coddington, McDaniel’s Archivist and Special…
Articles by Ciara O'Brien
Crowds in Englar Dining Hall are dangerous and preventable
During a global pandemic, even if most people on campus are vaccinated, there should be stricter regulations in place to decrease the number of crowds in the dining hall. With…
Meet Rudolph Girls: Westminster’s new independent bookstore
Some people only ever dream of opening an independent bookstore in a small town, but for Rudolph Girls Bookstore co-owners Nikki Rhodes and Ali King, that dream became a reality….
Tennis head coach resigns: plans for the future of the program
Over summer break, on July 16, posts were made on the McDaniel Parents and Families Facebook page about the tennis program being put on pause. The original post was made…
Find your own Natural Bounty
If you were to ask me the best time of year, the answer is easily the transition from summer to fall. Of course, there are a ton of reasons, like…
CHAARG is at McDaniel
We are CHAARG, and we’re on a mission to convey to McDaniel College students that owning your fitness is owning your life. We want to show everyone on The Hill…
Who is the Class of 2025?
This semester, McDaniel welcomed nearly 600 first-year and transfer students to The Hill. Orientation ran from Aug. 19-22, and consisted of traditional orientation activities, including “ringing in” the Old Main…
The Great Gatsby, reimagined in Reed’s Tell Me My Name
“People can afford beauty here. The rich always get to keep a little bit of what they destroy.” As F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby is now part of the…
OSE hosts a carnival in Red Square
The Office of Student Engagement hosted a carnival in Red Square on Sept. 17 from 6-9 p.m. organized by the Office of Student Engagement. The event had ice cream and…
The sun rises for another semester on the Hill: Sunrise McDaniel’s Fall semester plans
Sunrise McDaniel is preparing for an action-packed school year! Our organization, a hub of the national Sunrise Movement, is dedicated to increasing sustainability initiatives across campus and creating nationwide climate…
Julia Jasken, PhD., celebrates her first summer as McDaniel’s tenth president
On June 1, 2021, Julia Jasken, PhD, celebrated her first day as McDaniel College’s tenth President. President Jasken was welcomed to her new office with number ten balloons, commemorating her…
Getting to know Rosa Rivera-Hainaj
When Rosa Rivera-Hainaj, PhD, started exploring new job options earlier this year, something about McDaniel really stood out to her. “I had McDaniel’s posting printed on my desk for a…
Blooming up & out: An interview with Josh Ambrose
Sometimes there are people behind the scenes that work to make the world turn. Whether it’s in politics, businesses, or even on a college campus, there is always a nameless…
The new normal of admissions events on the Hill
Throughout the month of April, McDaniel Admissions, along with the help of staff and students, hosted admitted students for an informational and interactive on-campus experience. These “On your own two…
Father snaps when four-year-old son can’t remember what comes after twelve
[Disclaimer: This article was originally published on April Fools’ Day, and it should not be interpreted as factual reporting.] Only three days into his weekend with the kids, local father…
Roger Casey resigns with Spongebob Squarepants “Ight imma head Out” meme
[Disclaimer: This article was originally published on April Fools’ Day, and it should not be interpreted as factual reporting.] A small number of students received an email on September 23…
Fraternity employs revolutionary “passive aggressive hazing”
[Disclaimer: This article was originally published on April Fools’ Day, and it should not be interpreted as factual reporting.] In response to university crackdowns on fraternity hazing, local fraternity Alpha…
A vibe-centered approach to dating
[Disclaimer: This article was originally published on April Fools’ Day, and it should not be interpreted as factual reporting.] With college students, dating is all the same— apps, hookups, and…
Corbit’s Charge: A look into the not-so-well-known Civil War battle fought right on this campus
[Disclaimer: This article was originally published on April Fools’ Day, and it should not be interpreted as factual reporting.] So you may be wondering, “What is Corbit’s Charge?” Well, here…
OPINION: The Green Terror Mascot is Operated By A Legion of Evil Squirrels
[Disclaimer: This article was originally published on April Fools’ Day, and it should not be interpreted as factual reporting.] Every college swears they’ve just got the quirkiest little squirrels. On…