So you’ve signed up for sorority recruitment. Here’s what to expect:
In a time where everyone is isolated and it seems harder than ever to form true connections, perhaps you’ve made the decision to sign up for formal recruitment. Going Greek…
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Return to the Hill Committee announces plans for the spring 2021 semester
Amid surging COVID-19 cases, McDaniel will be housing approx. 1100 students and offering in person and hybrid courses on campus this spring semester, with additional safety measures in place. “Over the…
Political polarization and the rise of Donald Trump
Last Wednesday a mob of Trump supporters stormed the Capitol building, halted congressional proceedings, and an emergency recess was called in an effort to protect the congressional representatives present. Members…
Jin Kang named to McDaniel board of trustees
Jin Kang of Great Falls, VA brings his entrepreneurial experience and business expertise to McDaniel College as one of the new members of the McDaniel College board of trustees. Kang studied…
Susan Stevenson returns to the Hill to serve on board of trustees
McDaniel (formerly Western Maryland) College alumna, Susan C. Stevenson of Ashland, Massachusetts, has been named to the McDaniel College board of trustees. Stevenson celebrates a long history at Western Maryland College….
Incoming President Jasken readies to address McDaniel’s contemporary challenges
Pursuing improved student relations, climate action, and inclusion, Julia Jasken, Ph.D., will become the next McDaniel College President. Jasken began her career on the Hill as an English professor in…
As the economic crisis intensifies, signs of a future populist interparty coalition emerge
As the economic crisis carries on, Congress continues to try to pass another coronavirus stimulus bill. A significant part of the CARES Act’s success was the stimulus check provision. A…
20 percent by 2020: Where are we now?
In the fall of 2014, President Roger Casey and Beth Gerl, vice president of student affairs and dean of students at the time, signed the Real Food Challenge during the…
Where in Westminster: American Ice Co., “Enter as Strangers! Leave as Friends…”
Looking for a new hangout spot or a quiet place to get caught up on schoolwork? You might want to check out American Ice Co. (AIC). Located within walking distance…
McDaniel students on the 2020 election experience
The 2020 presidential election was the first time many students at McDaniel College were able to vote. First-time voters in this election say they felt empowered and proud after voting….
Book review: Stuart Thurton’s debut novel
Tonight, Evelyn Hardcastle will die. It’s up to Aiden Bishop to find out why. The “7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle” by Stuart Turton follows the story of Aiden Bishop,…
Providing a safe place for election stress and anxiety on the hill
After the end of the 2020 election season, McDaniel College has provided a safe, comfortable place for post-election stress-relief for its students and staff. Some students find their peace in the…
Political conversations on The Hill
With America’s political climate being tense, McDaniel College students have found political topics becoming more common in conversations with their peers. Students have had different experiences when discussing politics on…
Concerns raised about campus safety-student power dynamics
In multiple anonymous, unreported accounts, students expressed feelings of disempowerment from interactions with campus safety officers. “Campus safety officers have an expectation to interact with everyone in a courteous and…
Book review: “Cemetery Boys”
Aiden Thomas’s debut novel, “Cemetery Boys,” follows 16-year-old Yadriel, a transgender Latinx guy trying to prove to his traditional family that he’s ready and able to take on the role…
Shortened class periods present new challenges for students
The first semester of the 2020-2021 school year was split up into two seven-week sessions. Students still had to take final exams at the end of their classes. However, this…
Liberal arts professor adapts to COVID-19 challenges by bringing the classroom outside
In a display of liberal arts inspired problem-solving, Professor Slade has taken a unique approach to mitigate some of the risks of COVID-19 during this unique semester; he is immersing…
McDaniel Theatre performs “Spoon River Anthology”
On Sept. 25th and 26th, McDaniel College Theatre performed “Spoon River Anthology” live on the hill near the gazebo. This performance of Spoon River Anthology features a musical adaptation by Charles Aidman and was based on Edgar Lee Masters’ collection of free-form poems. The play…
McDaniel athletics prepares to launch amidst COVID-19
McDaniel College Athletics, after several months of conversations and discussions behind closed doors, has decided to bring the fall season into full swing. Despite the Centennial Conference’s decision to not…
Farmer’s market adjusts during COVID-19
Now more than ever it’s important to shop within your community, and to do it safely. One way to shop locally for produce and specialty products is at the Downtown…