The Path Forward
Although Donald Trump did not win the popular vote, he did win the electoral vote, bringing him to presidency. With the results of the presidential election, many Americans might face…
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McDaniel Students Protest the Dakota Access Pipeline in Washington D.C.
On Tuesday, Nov. 15, 12 McDaniel students joined demonstrators in Washington D.C. to protest the Dakota Access Pipeline. The students protested against an underground oil pipeline that would be 1,134…
BACA: The Best Organization You’ve Never Heard Of
BACA, or Bikers Against Child Abuse, is a national organization that operates throughout the United States as well as other countries around the world. Founded in 1995 in Utah by John…
The Litter Problem
As a society in the past century, we’ve made so much progress socially, politically, and intellectually. So why is still commonplace to see litter on the street nearly everywhere you…
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…
McPlaylist of the Month: November
A few weeks ago many Americans, including myself, made the mistake of underestimating Donald Trump and his supporters. We were too blinded by our privilege to realize that the heart…
Interfaith Panel Promotes Understanding Among Students
On Nov. 10 in Decker Auditorium, an Interfaith Panel took place as Christian and Muslim students talked about their faiths to promote greater understanding of them. Sophomore Carter Trousdale originally…
What’s New Downtown: The Top Nosh Café
Looking for a new place to eat? Go to the Airpark! Come January 2017, you can find Top Nosh Café in Westminster at 125 Airport Drive in Suite 28, only…
Taking “Personal Days” is Okay
Have you ever felt so overloaded with school work, clubs, meetings, and social activities that you wish you could just hide and watch Netflix all day? Admit it—yes, you have….
Healthy Competition: McDaniel’s Intramural Basketball Program
On Monday and Wednesday nights, sounds of squeaking sneakers, bouncing balls, and shouting teammates fill Old Gill as McDaniel’s intramural basketball teams face off in competition. McDaniel’s Intramural Basketball program…
McDaniel Women’s Swimming
McDaniel Women’s Swimming has created an entirely new record board over the last few years. The team practices over 20 hours per week during the season, leading to many individual conference medals,…
McDaniel Wrestling: Making the Weight
Everyone in the room was bundled up in sweaters, sweatpants, and even jackets. Getting ready to brave the fall weather? No, it’s just a normal 80 degree practice for the McDaniel Wrestling…
Writer of the Week: John Fowles
John Robert Fowles, born on March 31, 1926, was one of the pinnacles of postmodern writing of his time. He spent most of his childhood attended by his cousin, Peggy…
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.
we roam and lie still: Introspection
“We roam and lie still” is a somber addition to the Rice Gallery, reflecting the recent bout of dreary weather and an eerie silence that has fallen upon the campus….
From the Archives: Crosses, Apathy, Exams, Cinea, and Language Houses
Sept. 24, 2003: “Where Did all the Crosses Go? Big Baker Loses a Piece of its Symbolism.” In this article, author Bailey Fannin tells the real story of McDaniel’s dropping…
From the Archives: The Many Faces of McDaniel’s Student Newspaper
The student news publication at McDaniel has a long and varied history. Dating back more than 90 years, the paper has been known by a variety of names: The Black…
From the Archives: Food Riot, 60 Seconds, War, and DMC
Dec. 17, 1975, “Students Riot Over Food.” This newsworthy article, written by Jeff Robinson, reports the escalating events from the altercation of a student with a cafeteria worker to the 1,300…