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….
Arts & Culture
Copper Corroding Culture: Saving Mes Aynak
Qadir Temori is an archeologist in an ongoing battle. His project, Mes Aynak, is not particularly threatened by decay, with the 5000-year-old site being in remarkably good shape. His prime…
Writer of the Week: Robert Jordan
Born in October 1948 in Charleston, South Carolina, Robert Jordan’s immense talent and rigorous devotion to literature was shown at an early age. Jordan taught himself to read at the…
East of the Sun, West of the Moon, Peace between the Bypass
In 2006, the bypass, which connects the towns of Hampstead and Manchester, began construction. Shortly after, in 2013, a new high school was opened in Manchester called Manchester Valley. This…
Coming up to Arts & Culture…
As we approach the month of November, we continue with a strong season of art and cultural events at McDaniel. Ranging from concerts to lectures to screenings, there is an…
Writer of the Week: Bob Dylan
Bob Dylan, born Robert Andrew Zimmerman, was born in Duluth, Minnesota in May of 1941. His early childhood was filled with music, rather than literature; he would often find himself…
Writer of the Week: Silvina Ocampo
After a brief hiatus over the month of September, Writer of the Week is back! To mark the return of the column, there’s no better way than to begin with…
Writer of the Week: Robert Frost
Born to a Scottish immigrant and a native New Hampshirite on March 26, 1874, Robert Frost was immersed in literature from the beginning of his life. Frost’s father, a teacher…
Duality: A Photo Essay
These are pictures reflecting the artwork of the seniors in the Art Major. They presented their capstones on April 21, 2016. The title of the exhibition was Duality and was…
Students Gather to Hear Protest Music
On April 28 in Ensor lounge, students gathered to hear a performance by Ryan Harvey, a musician from Baltimore whose main focus is protest music. This was the second performance he…
The School for Wives
What happens when you take a French play written in 1662 by Moliere and set it in 1950s America? You get the McDaniel College Theater Department’s production of “The School…
McDaniel’s First “Taste of Europe”
On Tuesday, April 26, at 6 p.m. students, faculty, and staff gathered in Decker Forum for McDaniel’s first-ever “Taste of Europe” hosted by the French Club and German Club. As…
Writer of the Week: Emma Richard
A young and talented writer, McDaniel student Emma Richard, published her first novel, “Goodnight,” in 2014, after years of drafting and editing. Richard began writing “Goodnight” in seventh grade, and…
Kathryn Wentz Juried Undergraduate Show: A Photo Essay
On Thursday, April 7, select pieces of artwork by undergraduate students were showcased at the Rice Gallery. Diverse creations dotted the walls and pedestals in the space – mediums ranged…
United: Bringing Culture Awareness to McDaniel
The evening of Friday, April 15 was one without precedent, as many organizations held events that demonstrated the talents and cultural awareness of McDaniel students. One such event was United….
Writer of the Week: Shakespeare & Cervantes
Baptized on April 26, 1564, in Stratford-upon-Avon, England, William Shakespeare was part of the Lord Chamberlain’s Men company of theatrical players. For an estimate of 20 years, Shakespeare composed multiple…
Book Review: The Outsiders
Susan Eloise Hinton, an American author, is best known for her literature for young adults. The Outsiders was the first novel written by Hinton, at age 17. The novel gave her publicity, fame, and…
Writer of the Week: Susan Eloise Hinton
Susan Eloise Hinton was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma. From a young age she has been an avid reader. Not satisfied with the literature written for young adults, Hinton embarked on…
Allies Week is Yet Again a Success
Allies Week was yet again a success for the LGBT community at McDaniel, bringing awareness to the community while having fun. The week started off with a LGBT faculty/staff dinner…
Movie Review: Batman vs. Superman
With Batman on a personal vendetta to destroy Superman, and Superman on a quest to prove his power, what will happen when two of the worlds greatest superheroes go head…