Dr. Erin Watley: Fitting into McDaniel
“If you don’t see something being done, then you’ll think that you can’t accomplish it. If you don’t see a young black professor that’s a doctor, then you may think…
Articles by Emma Carter
Women’s lacrosse raises awareness for suicide prevention
For young adults between the ages of 15 and 24, suicide is one of the leading causes of death — and most college students fall into this age group. In order to…
Steve Moore: In it for the long run
Across from the collection of sports snacks, beyond the racks of leggings and t-shirts, and next to the display of running shoes under street signs for “Performance Drive” and “Stability…
Uniting two passions: Faith and sport
Over sixty years ago, Don McClanen founded the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA). The organization’s vision statement, “Unite your two passions, faith and athletics, to impact the world for Jesus Christ,”…
Gender-neutral housing: Where does McDaniel stand?
Across the country, a new type of housing at colleges and universities is gaining popularity. For most colleges in the U.S., co-ed floors in residence halls—where genders are often split…
Green Terror gets a makeover
“Hot and sweaty, and not in a good way,” said Atticus Rice, describing his experience as one of the several students who make the awkward transformation into McDaniel’s Green Terror mascot…
Junior Tyler Hagen to run for Democratic State Central Committee of Maryland
The results of the 2016 presidential election disappointed junior Tyler Hagen and left him with a desire to act. ”I strongly believe that if you have a disagreement with the…
On the brink
The sun is shining, birds are chirping and students are walking to classes. Just another usual day at McDaniel. Then, in an instant, everything is disintegrated, leaving behind only rubble…
Are students paying too much for housing?
Many students are struggling to afford school, but is there anything that can help? Paying for on-campus housing has become a burden, which is why, according to many students, an alternative…
Green (Terror) Revolving Fund
“We do not inherit the land from our ancestors; we borrow it from our children,” said Gina Piellusch, a member of the Green Revolving Fund committee, as she talked about…
Let’s go DEEP: Empowering students to be social justice advocates
For three years, D.E.E.P., the Diversity, Empowerment, and Education Peers program, has been encouraging the students of McDaniel College to be the change they wish to see in the world. As D.E.E.P. members,…
Dr. Semu gives back
Sociology professor Dr. Linda Semu, born in the small southeastern African country of Malawi, knew from a young age that she wanted to pursue a higher education. “I was influenced by…
A follow-up with McDaniel’s big idea
McDaniel’s annual Innovation Challenge is part of the Encompass Distinction Program, a concentration harnessing entrepreneurial skills before and after graduation. Last year’s winners, Justin Arter ’20 and Louis Schaab ’20,…
McDaniel welcomes third largest class in school history
Between tearful goodbyes with loved ones and a bustling orientation schedule, incoming freshmen students will remember the controlled chaos that occurred on August 23: freshman move-in day. For the 513…
McDaniel Dictionary
You’ve done it: moved in, tackled your first classes. Though most of the heavy lifting is over, it can still be a challenge to navigate the first few weeks of…
Hawk’s Nest on McDaniel Campus
McDaniel is not only home to the Green Terror, but also home to five hawks—three of them chicks. Freshman Hannah Smith lives in Whiteford Hall, and recently discovered three eggs…
I’ll Remember You in a Song: the McDaniel College Choir in Concert
The McDaniel College Choir’s thirty-nine members processed through the aisles of Baker Memorial Chapel at the beginning of the night on Sunday, April 23, making their way to the open…
Plan to Capture Squirrels Backfires
[Disclaimer: This article was originally published on April Fools’ Day, and it should not be interpreted as factual reporting.] Squirrels are a common sight at McDaniel College: clandestinely rustling in…
Student Hopes Anti-Theft Alarm Won’t Target Him
[Disclaimer: This article was originally published for April Fools’ Day, and it should not be interpreted as factual reporting.] “I just don’t know what’s going to happen to me when…
Bobbie Pfeiffer: Making Salad with a Twist
Each weekday at the start of lunch, Bobbie Pfeiffer stands ready at her salad station in the corner of Englar Dining Hall. Students start to line up, ordering their salads—perhaps…