Writer of the Week: Kathy Mangan
A beloved English professor at McDaniel and an avid poet, Kathy Mangan has been part of the McDaniel community since 1977, when she was hired to teach American literature and…
Arts & Culture
The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly: Tidal drops the ball
Jay-Z is one of the most notorious and successful music moguls in the world. With profitable business ventures in fashion, spirits, and film, it seemed like Jay-Z couldn’t miss as…
Album Review: “Name one genius who isn’t crazy”
“Name one genius who isn’t crazy,” a quote from a Kanye West tweet days before the release of his 7th studio Album “The Life of Pablo” (TLOP). The release of…
Writer of the Week: Laila Lalami
Laila Lalami was born and raised in Rabat, Morocco. She earned her BA in English from Mohammed V University, and later on, in 1990, received a British Council fellowship to…
Writer of the Week: Patrick Modiano
Patrick Modiano is an acclaimed French novelist and winner of the 2014 Nobel Prize in Literature. He was born on July 30, 1945 in Boulogne-Billancourt, a commune in the western…
Writer of the Week: Marsha de la O
Born and raised in Southern California, Marsha de la O earned her Master of the Fine Arts from Vermont College, and later worked as a bilingual teacher in Los Angeles and…
Rhythm Griots: A Night of Dancing at McDaniel
The Forum saw quite a cheerful and lively night on March 2. McDaniel welcomed the Rhythm Griots: a unique, talented ensemble whose music is drawn straight from the sounds and…
Writer of the Week: Brandon Sanderson
Born in December 1975 in Lincoln, Nebraska, Brandon Sanderson has had an affinity for literature since childhood. As a child, he enjoyed reading, but it wasn’t until eighth grade that…
ACC Hosts “Taste of Asia Live”
On Feb. 25, between 6 and 8 p.m., McDaniel’s Asian Community Coalition held its annual Taste of Asia Dinner. This year’s theme was “Taste of Asia Live,” an ‘Asian spinoff’ to…
Wearables: A Photo Essay
Between Jan. 28 and Feb. 19, McDaniel’s Rice Gallery hosted one of many art exhibitions to come during this Spring Semester. The gallery, titled “Wearables,” was an interactive installation created…
Writer of the Week: A New Column within the Arts & Culture Section
After revisiting the mission statement of my section, I noticed that I have not been fully acknowledging the vision established by Teal Koch, creator of the Arts & Culture section….
The Vagina Monologues: A Photo Essay
Music Review: Purple Reign; or, Trap Music’s Takeover of Hip Hop
The Hip Hop/Rap genre of music has drawn criticism from music enthusiast and common folk alike since its creation in the early 80’s. Since then, rap music has evolved into…
“The True Cost” of our Clothing
When meandering through a department store, it’s easy to be taken by a yearning for its wares. For many, it can be exciting to purchase new clothing and improve one’s wardrobe. However,…
Speaking of the V-Word: The Vagina Monologues
The Vagina Monologues made its annual return this past weekend, with two showings, one Friday night and one Saturday night, marking the 13th year of McDaniel’s production of the play. This…
“Songs of Joy and Reflection” – A Night of Choral Music
On November 22, the 38 member McDaniel College Choir performed their concert “Songs of Joy and Reflection.” Margaret Boudreaux, the usual Choir Director, is on sabbatical this semester, so the…
Student Solo Recital
As the majority of McDaniel students cozied up in their rooms enjoying the sigh of relief that is Friday evening, ten student musicians were ready to perform their solo pieces…
McDaniel’s Chamber Music Ensembles – Can you [play] with all the colors of the wind[s]
On a dark mid-autumn evening, a warm light spilling from behind the stained glass windows of Little Baker Chapel stood out from the dusky drape of nightfall. Inside Little Baker,…
Halloween on the Hill: A Photo Essay
Although not falling on a weekday this year, Halloween still provided a fun day of festivities for students and staff at McDaniel. Fun activities and the spirit of autumn added…
Joe Hernandez-Kolski: Latinos Know How to Laugh
The evening of Wednesday, September 30, students gathered in McDaniel Lounge to welcome Joe Hernandez-Kolski, McDaniel’s Latino Heritage Month Keynote Speaker. The Emmy-Award winner and two-time HBO Def Poet, Joe…