Arguments About Legalization of Marijuana
You may ask why we need to discuss the legalization of marijuana at college, but this is the best place to talk about a major issue that will affect us…
Articles by Jimmy Calderon
Music students perform Solo Recitals
On Friday Nov. 11, at 7 p.m., the McDaniel College Department of Music hosted a solo recital in Levine Recital Hall. It featured a selection of vocal and instrumental soloists…
A Night of Culture and Royalty
Africa’s Legacy held its annual dinner on Nov. 16 in the Forum. The night was about teaching students, faculty, and community members about African culture and traditions through performances and…
Bringing French Week to McDaniel
“What do you know about Francophone culture?” McDaniel’s French Club, with the collaboration of the Department of World Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, put together a week dedicated to introducing Francophone…
French Week Drawings: A Photo Essay
During French Week, one of the most popular events is the traditional chalk-drawing contest that always take place out in Red Square. This year brought a number of students who…
“6ixwire”: When West Meets East
Music can unite people as a whole, especially in today’s world. The evening of Sunday, Nov. 13, McDaniel College’s Chamber Music on the Hill, in collaboration with the Music Department, presented the…
Pinterest Party at McDaniel: Get Your Craft On!
Get your craft on! The Green Terror Productions (GTP) committee here on McDaniel’s campus hosted a Pinterest party on Nov. 10 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Forum, where…
we roam and lie still: A Photo Essay
From Oct. 27 to Nov. 18, McDaniel’s Rice Gallery showcased a series of paintings by artist Magnolia Laurie. Here are some of her paintings. All photos by Mario Fernandez.
McDaniel College’s Love Your Melon Campus Crew
Alpha Sigma Tau has recently announced that it has brought Love Your Melon to McDaniel College. Love Your Melon, or LYM, is an apparel brand that specializes in making hats…
Don’t ask for my sympathy
This article is a response to Alex West’s article “The Terrible World of a Trump Supporter.” How dare you ask me to feel bad for you? You think that you…
East of the Sun, West of the Moon, Peace between the Bypass
In 2006, the bypass, which connects the towns of Hampstead and Manchester, began construction. Shortly after, in 2013, a new high school was opened in Manchester called Manchester Valley. This…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
“Unincorporated”: A Different Type of Art Exhibition
For the past month, McDaniel College’s Rice gallery displayed an array of art outside of the usual bubble, containing not still images but video. These videos range from a full…
Tournées Film Festival Returns for the 8th Year
Every September, students, faculty – and even the Francophiles of Westminster – gather at McDaniel’s Decker Auditorium for a look into the world of French cinema. The Tournées Film Festival,…