Ben Carson: Public Religiosity?
Among 2016 Republican candidates there has been a growing force: Dr. Ben Carson. With his agenda being highly influenced by pro-Christian stances, could he be an effective figurehead for…
Commentary
Why Should Students Care About the 2016 Presidential Election?
With classes, personal lives, work, sports, and extracurriculars, it’s difficult for college students to invest much effort into following the presidential race for the 2016 election, especially since students might…
Luke, I Am Your Fairy Godmother
Crash-landing on Earth December 18, 2015, the Star Wars story continues with Disney’s Star Wars: Episode VII, The Force Awakens. That’s right, I said it, Disney. When I first heard…
The Lighter Side of Campus Safety: The Year so Far
It’s a new school year (or rather almost halfway through the first semester of a new school year), and this new crop of freshmen is all but doing my job…
The Bernie Problem
It seems that colleges across the country have caught Bernie fever. The rise of the Vermont senator has been meteoric in nature, and has put once guaranteed nominee Hillary Clinton…
Encompass Distinction: Good for Students and Westminster
This semester, McDaniel College introduced Encompass Distinction, an entrepreneurial program with the slogan “Ignite Your Passion.” A combination of courses, workshops, field trips, public showcases, and connections with local entrepreneurs,…
Progressive Student Union: Statement Regarding Latest Email to Adjunct Faculty
Addressed to Julia Jasken and the McDaniel College Administration Progressive Student Union is extremely disappointed at McDaniel administration’s apparent decision to oppose the adjunct union campaign, and we hope that…
Direct from I.T.: Why is my Wireless Internet Slow?
We in IT have been getting some questions about the speed of network access on campus, specifically on the wireless network, and would like to take a little bit of…
Letter to the Editor: Vegan and Vegetarian Options in Glar
As a college student, I am so excited hear that McDaniel’s Dining Services will be offering many more vegan and vegetarian options. Through Compassionate Communities’ work with the head chef…
Should the Redskins still be the “Redskins?”
George Preston Marshall gave the Redskin name to the formerly known Boston Braves in 1933 “out of respect for Native American heritage and tradition.” This name was given in honor…
GLAR, Sans Protein
Over the summer, I became a vegetarian. One of my biggest fears while transitioning into a vegetarian lifestyle was that I would not be able to get enough protein and…
Sympathy for the Donald
(Disclaimer: This Editorial focuses solely on GOP candidates, due to the fact that the Democrats have not yet had a debate. This is not meant as an endorsement of any…
Systems of Violence: A Reflection on Baltimore
A few months back, in the wake of the Ferguson riots and the murder of two police officers in Brooklyn, I wrote up a brief piece on the dangers of…
Accommodations Mean Equality
Everyone learns differently. Some are visual learners while others are auditory learners. Some students pick things up quickly while others need time to take in information or practice. Those with disabilities…
With a New Clinton Campaign, Awareness of Gender Representation in Media Is Vital
With the recent announcement of Hillary Clinton’s 2016 presidential candidacy gaining attention in the mainstream media, it seems necessary to remind the public to be wary of media messages. Throughout…
Underrepresented and Disrespected: The Larger Issue with the New Meal Plan
It’s undeniable that the student body is quite incensed by the recent changes to the meal plan, and, given the stipulations involved, they have every right to be. The changes,…
Volunteer Opportunities Offer Growth for Participants And Mentors Alike
Volunteering to help someone in need is always a virtuous act, especially when it comes to helping children with special needs. I have volunteered to help with special needs children…
The Lighter Side of Campus Safety: Week of March 29
Now, last week may not have been the most raucous of weeks on campus, but no doubt was it an eventful one. A few major incidents really stood out, and…
Years Later, Presidents’ Climate Commitment Forgotten
Although McDaniel has signed the American College & University Presidents’ Climate Commitment, there are currently not many signs of active involvement and student awareness. However, McDaniel is still becoming more…
Yik Yak explodes over anime convention
The morning of Saturday, Mar. 7 started off as a regular morning for many students at McDaniel — that is, until brunch time. Upon entering the lower level of Decker…