Relay for Life: Walking for a Cause
Lauren Miller Staff Reporter Every year students look forward to the 24 hour period in spring when they have an excuse, other than studying, to stay up all night. Relay…
Articles by Kaitlyn Vadenais
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New Coffee Shop to Open Soon in Westminster Kim Williams Features Editor A new coffee house is being opened by Ms. Sherri Joseph, who says “We hope to be up…
Calling All Volunteers
McDaniel Students Lent a Helping Hand at two Community Nonprofits Heather Gorsuch Staff Reporter Looking to boost your resume or earn internship credits? Volunteer at two local nonprofits: Access Carroll…
Health Comm Class Promotes Carroll County Non Profits
Kate Delenick Co Editor in Chief Dr. Robert Lemieux’s Health Communication class has taken on quite an unusual assignment for the typical undergraduate student. Lemieux and the 16 students enrolled…
Mitch Alexander is go-to guy for CAO
Kristin Behrle Contributor Ever had questions about rooms for club meetings, fundraising, or where to put up posters? If so, you have probably met Mitchell “Mitch” Alexander, the Director of…
Financial Aid Director Helpful, Versatile
Emma Simon Staff Reporter She is an adventurous backpacker, a world traveler, a wife, a mother, and a soon-to-be first-time grandmother. She is Patricia “Patty” Williams, the Director of Financial…
17-Year-Old does it All
High School Senior Takes College Classes, Runs Own Business, and Has Two Published Books Megan Hildebrand Staff Reporter While most kids his age are worried about getting into college, Alex…
A Take on Recent Date-Rape Debate
Nathan Wuertenberg Commentary Editor It is possible that some of you reading this have recently encountered the name Alex Knepper in popular news sources. It is also possible that some…
Mahlia Joyce gives support to all
Brian Boltz Staff Reporter Hidden underneath the freshman boys’ dorm, Rouzer Hall, and tucked in the corner past the vending machines is the Office of Diversity and Multicultural Affairs (ODMA)…
Scandal in the Church and the Power of Belief
Andrew Velonosky Staff Reporter Just when the sex abuse scandal in the Catholic Church seemed to be dying down, another round of accusations has surfaced in recent months. The most…
Students’ Take on McDaniel Plan
Karla Holland Staff Reporter This year, McDaniel says goodbye not only to the graduating class of 2010 but also the last generation to have BLAR as their academic plan. Many…
A Wellness Center Tale and Other Stories
Emma Simon Staff Reporter Along with college, there comes homework, studying, activities, clubs, and the winner: a whole bunch of sick kids in close proximity with one another! With everyone…
Experiences of an Intramural Ref
Ben Grant Staff Reporter As the sun rises over McDaniel campus, weary students stir. Still bleary-eyed after a late night of studying or partying, they emerge from their covers to…
Phil Mickleson Takes Masters Tornament, Celebrates with Wife
Gregory Nolen Staff Reporter “That’s a win for the family.” CBS commentator Jim Nantz told the television audience as Phil Mickelson birdied the 72nd and final hole to secure his…
95 Dresses
Operation Prom Dress Collects Hope for Girls Heather Gorsuch Staff Reporter Prom night has always been considered a milestone in many girls lives. While many girls anxiously anticipate the “big…
Injustice, poverty, hunger: Advocacy Team is on it!
Kim Williams Features Editor For students who are interested in trying to make an impact or doing something good, there’s a new club this semester which might be appealing: Advocacy…
McDaniel Professor uses Twitter to Conduct Philosophical Research
Stuart Fischer Staff Reporter Ever wonder what other people are thinking? Thanks to Dr. Peter Bradley, associate professor of philosophy at McDaniel College, you may be able to help find…
McDaniel Increases Tuition Almost $2000
Megan Robinson Co News Editor Earlier this semester a letter was sent home to McDaniel students informing their families of a tuition, room, and board increase of about $2,000 for…
Changes Made to Stafford Loans
The tuition increase, registration, room and board for next year, books, class fees. These are just a few of many reasons why it is extremely important to pay close attention…
Health Care Reform: How will it affect you?
Katelynn McGinnley Staff Reporter Americans have spent the past year watching Congress get down and fight dirty over the sweeping health care reform legislation that President Obama officially signed on…