‘Vagina Monologues’ return to McDaniel
On Feb. 14 and 15, the annual “Vagina Monologues” was performed at Alumni Hall, following a year-long break. The return of the performance brought back just as strong of an audience…
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McDaniel takes precautions against coronavirus
The panic associated with the coronavirus outbreak has slowly but surely spread across the world, reaching the United States and even Maryland, as people stock up on toilet paper, nonperishable…
The presidential primaries should encourage us to be more informed
The presidential primaries are in full swing. What do people need to know? What have we learned from the first primaries? What should we expect next? Iowa, New Hampshire, Nevada,…
2nd annual ‘I Love the Hill Day’ surpasses donor goal
Tuesday, Feb. 25 marked the second year of I Love the Hill Day. This day is a celebration of McDaniel, as well as a day of giving intended to encourage…
Leaving Super Tuesday
Leaving Super Tuesday, we only saw two democrats with a realistic opportunity to claim the number of delegates needed to be the democratic president-elect; Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders. This…
Climate change… yes, it’s real
It’s that time of the year again when all four seasons make their way into the entire month of February. Now, this has been going on for quite some time….
Andrea Shalal presents Global Issues Colloquium
Andrea Shalal, senior correspondent at Reuters News Agency, arrived to the 14th annual Global Issues Colloquium wearing a bullet proof vest. “Politics is at home. Danger is ever present for…
Getting to know Robyn Allers
One of the things that becomes abundantly clear when talking to Robyn Allers is her humility. Allers is a person whose status and work does not displace her love for…
Wellness Center to offer three new therapy groups
This semester, the Wellness Center is expanding its offerings for students seeking counseling to include multiple options for group therapy. These groups are themed around students who have similar identity…
In celebration of the Jan term
McDaniel College offers students experiential learning opportunities around the world. The courses are curated by professors and are proposed to be manageable expedition learning courses that give way for profound…
Financial Aid office welcomes new staff, implements new policies
Friday, Feb. 7 brought many updates from the Financial Aid office. Janelle Holmboe, vice president for enrollment, wrote to the campus community to share the latest Financial Aid office news…
My Design: Was it worth it?
As all the first-year students know, there was a new Jan term requirement to take My Design. This was a simple class in which you talk about who you are…
Payroll updates student workers to electronic time cards
The start of the spring semester brings some reportedly exciting changes to student workers on campus. As Director of Human Resources Jenni Glennon announced back in December, McDaniel will no…
Maryland Horse Rescue reaches out to McDaniel community
The Maryland Horse Rescue makes a difference for every horse they rescue. They are aiming to make a difference for McDaniel students through facilitating ways for them to be involved…
Tornado tears through downtown Westminster
On Feb. 7, the unexpected unfolded in downtown Westminster, leaving many in the community alarmed and even more, concerned. At around 8 a.m., skies darkened to an even deeper shade…
Westminster date ideas
At first glance, it can seem tough to find something to do in Westminster, but there are plenty of great ideas for the taking. If you are looking for some…
I.T. department starts semester with updates
Ahead of the start of the Spring 2020 semester, the I.T. department emailed the campus community to share the department’s latest updates. Over winter break, the department added Internet connectivity…
From the archives: Snow days
A lot has changed at McDaniel over the years, but certain things will always remain the same: slipping down the steep steps that give the Hill its name. Here are…
Boys and Girls Club of Westminster holds annual holiday party
Sorority sisters painting faces, students passing out cookies, letters being written to Santa, and McDaniel administration dressed as elves. There was much to be seen on Dec. 3, when McDaniel…
From the archives: Top 10 headlines from the past 10 years
The past decade has been an exciting one on the Hill. Here are some of the top front-page news headlines that were trending at the time. Feb. 12, 2010: “New…