Vokzal: An Exhibit on Train Stations
A multi-floored structure brimming with the latest in contemporary art, the Whitney Museum of American Art, one of New York City’s treasures, is worth a visit for any artist. McDaniel…
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Pronouncing Metrosexuality
Early into his college career, Sam Killermann realized that others perceived him in an unexpected way: he was constantly assumed to be gay. In reality, however, Killermann eventually came to…
Having a Ball: Celebrating April Fools’ Day in Style
On April 1, students gathered in the Glar Porch. Arriving in elegant attire and ornate masks, students celebrated April Fools’ Day in style with an April Fools’ Masquerade Ball. Although initially…
Exercise Science Department Considers Name Change to Kinesiology
If there is one thing that’s certain about McDaniel, it’s that the college is always changing and adapting, and the departments must change and adapt with it. The Exercise Science…
Bobbie Pfeiffer: Making Salad with a Twist
Each weekday at the start of lunch, Bobbie Pfeiffer stands ready at her salad station in the corner of Englar Dining Hall. Students start to line up, ordering their salads—perhaps…
McDaniel Contrast: Creativity and Community
Spring is a time for many things, such as the end of snow and winter, blooming flowers, a sense of renewal—and the newest issue of Contrast, McDaniel’s literary magazine. Every…
What to Watch in Sports Coming Up
As the spring semester nears its halfway point, athletics on the Hill are picking up with plenty of action for students to see both on and off campus. Men’s and…
Removal of Posters in Westminster High School Sparks Controversy
On Feb. 16, several teachers at Westminster High School were asked to take down posters that they felt promoted diversity, but administration believed carried political connotations, deviating from the apolitical…
McDaniel and Westminster Communities Join in Rallies Promoting Inclusion
The McDaniel and Westminster communities have recently come together in a series of rallies against the Trump Administration, and its various policy choices, executive orders, and cabinet nominations. These rallies,…
Campus Safety Sees Major Changes
As students returned from Winter Break, they were greeted to a number of changes to the Department of Campus Safety. The most notable of these was that the office, which…
APO Service Fraternity Experiencing Rapid Growth
Editor’s note: after the writing of this article, APO pledged 17 new members on Feb. 26. Alpha Phi Omega, a service fraternity at McDaniel, has grown to now encompass approximately…
Unmasking Cuban Drag Culture
Despite recent moves towards diplomacy, and its very close proximity, Cuba remains a nation largely isolated from the U.S. Thus, those residing outside, at times, miss major reflection on what…
Remembering Emmett Till
Before the Civil Rights Movement was in full swing, the murder of a young boy named Emmett Till helped shed some light on racism plaguing the nation and helped bring about a…
Advice to Republicans on Town Halls
Anyone who has any knowledge of politics knows that we are living in an extremely divided political climate. To combat that, in the spirit of bipartisan cooperation and in the…
“12 Steps” Down Postmodernism
“12 Steps: A Solo Performance Piece,” written by Theater Professor Richard Sautter, delivered a combination of laughter and deep pondering the night of Feb. 11 in WMC Alumni Hall. The…
The Future of Ting Fiber Internet at McDaniel
The possibility of a change to McDaniel internet is on the horizon. When Ting, an internet service provider and mobile virtual network operator, lit up in August of 2015 in Westminster,…
From the Sports Archives: Intra-murals, Do You Know, Terror Football Drops Two, Soccer Club Works Toward Varsity Status
Oct. 6, 1932: Extensive Program is Planned for ’32-’33 Intra-mural Sports In this article, one writer details the extensive “Intra-mural Sports” program that is planned for the 1932-1933 year at…
Notions of Place: Four Alumnae, Four Interpretations
McDaniel College’s Art and Art History Department welcomes back four alumnae for their most recent gallery opening: “Notions of Place: Four Alumnae, Four Interpretations.” The exhibition is taking place in Peterson Hall’s…
The Sanctuary Campus Question
With the recent actions of President Donald Trump, a number of college students have become worried about the effects his policies and executive orders may have upon their institutions. While…
What it Means to be Greek
Everyone has their own ideas about what “Greek Life” really means, and what it entails. Many see it as something akin to movies like “Animal House.” Many see it as having…