Financial Aid Office has yet to process financial aid
While the original deadline for paying for the fall semester was July 1, the Financial Aid Office is still processing and awarding financial aid well into the start of the…
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Men’s soccer off to best start in College history
After a dominant performance on Tuesday defeating St. Vincent 8-0, the men’s soccer team pushes their win streak to 9-0. This is the best start in the program’s history. Despite…
Contrast contest winner: ‘Paradise Lost, Eternal Hell Found’
Congratulations to Sophia Gilbart, winner of last month’s Contrast contest. Below is her submission, in which she describes something ordinary in an unrelated genre style. I could see it in the…
Global Fellows host documentary screening
On Sept. 23, the Global Fellows program hosted a screening of the World Wise Documentary Film, “Complicit.” The documentary follows a man named Yi Yeting, an activist working with the…
Deans hold first ‘Ask McDaniel Anything’ forum of the semester
On Tuesday, Sept. 24, Dean of Student Affairs Liz Towle and Associate Dean of Campus and Community Engagement Josh Ambrose hosted the first “Ask McDaniel Anything” session for the semester. Also…
Climate walk-out boasts large turnout
On Friday, Sept. 20, McDaniel students and professors filled Red Square in solidarity with protesters worldwide. Millions are responding to the inaction of officials and corporations to take adequate measures…
We don’t need the glitz and the glam, make the Hill more accessible instead
New changes are in progress on the Hill. These past few weeks everyone has seen the construction cones and materials arriving. It was only this week that they closed off…
Faculty votes to cut physical activity requirement
Starting this fall, both current and future students will no longer be required to take two gym classes in order to graduate. On Thursday, Sept. 12, Provost Julia Jasken sent…
Amanda Bailey, Ph.D., presents 34th annual Holloway Lecture
When Amanda Bailey, Ph.D., told her daughter she would be presenting on Shakespeare to an audience of McDaniel students, faculty, and staff, the 10-year-old asked, “Shakespeare, seriously?” with obvious confusion….
Gwen Coddington begins first semester as archivist and librarian
If you stop by the library this semester, you may see a new face in the archives – Gwen Coddington, the new archivist and special collections librarian. Coddington began working…
Largest incoming class in history poses logistical challenges
As the largest class in history has come to take over McDaniel College, a number of new challenges have arisen. When the 587 first-year and 50 transfer students came flooding…
Professor Daniel Schafer returns to campus
To some people, there may appear to be a new face in the English Department, though seniors, faculty, and staff are excited to welcome back professor Daniel Schafer. He first…
Football team heads into new season with new coaches, new culture
Football will kick off its season opener at home on Saturday, Sept. 7, against non-conference opponent Misericordia. This opening match marks a renewed beginning for the team, following various coaching…
Updated Student Handbook reflects new state regulations
This year, the College made significant updates to the McDaniel College Policy Against Sexual and Gender-Based Misconduct and Other Forms of Personal Violence Policy in accordance with the new regulations…
Guenther named new chair of Board of Trustees
This summer, a veteran of the U.S. Army and McDaniel College was chosen to command as the new chair of the College’s Board of Trustees. Lt. Gen. Otto J. Guenther…
Office of Residence Life converts 8 houses to undergraduate housing
One of the most frequently shared pieces of news about this school year is the record-breaking number of new students in the class of 2023. Of course, while housing options…
Pam Regis assumes role as acting dean, Robert Kachur steps up as English department chair
After serving as the English department chair for three years, Pamela Regis, Ph.D., has decided to step up and serve as the new dean of graduate and professional studies. “I…
Radio club unveils new website
McDaniel’s radio station, MGTRadio, is excited to announce some substantial changes for the new school year. This past semester, the radio club focused on rebuilding its brand and has since…
McDaniel Local students return to community, receive Westminster welcome
On Saturday, Aug. 24, first-year students and peer mentors followed President Roger Casey down Main Street. For most students, however, this was not their first introduction to the Westminster community….
tCUP Cafe announces grand reopening
After nearly eight months of renovations, unexpected delays, and countless challenges along the way, followed by two hectic weeks of a soft reopening, the tCUP Café is finally ready to…