News
Castro Shares Life and Writing
Joy Castro visited WC for a reading of her essays, wittily flitting from light topics such as foods that she shared with her family, to heavier topics,...
News at A Glance
By Caitlin Steele Elm Staff Writer 1.) What’s better than a deep fried Twinkie? How about a deep fried Twinkie burger? Philadelphia restaurant PYT recently...
Elm Roots
By Sam Gross Elm Staff Writer 69 years ago – Nov. 10, 1934 Home Games to be in Armory—All the home games of the Shoremen Basketball team for the year...
(From left to right) John Eisngrein, Colin Ortell, and Marie Leming join in a game of Haunted House on the Hill, a puzzle game with various frightening...
A Literary Lifestyle: Meet Professor Elizabeth O’Connor
Professor Elizabeth O’Connor brings a background in journalism and editing to Washington College. With a lifelong passion for English Literature, she...
How Safe is Washington College?
Public Safety officers perform routine foot- and bike patrols of WC’s campus and the surronding areas. Patrol supervisor Thomas Knox and Officer Keith...
Suspect in Custody
By Katie Tabeling News Editor Two months after Washington College students were alerted of an alleged armed robbery in Chestertown, a Rock Hall area teenager...
Student Life
The wheels on the bus come to WC: Students pitch business ideas for Startup Maryland, hoping for success
By Michael Harman Senior Writer Do you have a plan or business venture that you have always wanted to start? Have you ever wanted to share that idea with...
Morocc-and-roll: WC takes Morocco
Al Akhawayn University (left) hosted the Second Annual Conference on the Muslim World from Oct. 31 to Nov. 2. Representatives from Maryland (middle), including...
Back to WAC: Spotlights Kathy Thorton ‘13
Kathy Thorton ‘13 now works for the College as program and intern coordinator of the Custom’s House.Photo by Katie Despeaux By Michael Harman Senior...
Beat Test Stress
By Amy Baldwin Courtesy of Student Health 101 Study in Style One of the first steps is to prepare in a way that benefits you the most. Thorough preparation...
A Haunting in Chestertown
By Paige Kube and Kay Wicker Gibson Center for the Arts: In Tawes, a man was hanging lights prior to a big production, when he was tragically electricuted....
Sports
WC Athletics Welcomes Novice Coach
Daniel Hagelberg began taking his coaching career to new heights while earning his law degree at Widener.Photo by Katie Despeaux By Brian Klose Staff Writer As...
Historic Finish For Shorewomen
Sophomore Kristin Lee prepares for a kill against the Bears. Lee led the Shorewomen with 12 kills in the match.Photo by Amanda Boyer By Hailli Woo Staff...
Women’s Soccer Falls to OT Goal
By Koppany Jordan Staff Writer Closing out at home to the Catholic University Cardinals, the Shorewomen hoped to end their season on a high note, but ultimately...
Boston Strong Despite Tragedy
By Koppany Jordan Staff Writer Coming off a slump season finishing dead last in the American League East, no one expected much from Boston at the end of...
Controversial Ending To Season
Above, Defenceman Cole Strong dribbled the ball up the field against the Johns Hopkins University Blue Jays on Oct. 26. The Shoremen would move on to narrowly...
Lifestyle
Unconventional Heros
By Cara Murray Elm Staff Writer Let’s play a guessing game. Who masquerades as a reporter for the Daily Planet? Who’s the crime-fighting vigilante...
Work-friendly Wardrobe
By Kim Uslin Senior Writer When attempting to put together an outfit for a recruiting event at a publishing company several weeks ago, I realized something...
A Goose and A Gander
By Jackie Torkelson and Nick Pace Elm Staff Writers Between looking up sources in the library and hooking up with their suitemate’s best friend’s roomie,...
Bobbing for new Apple products?
How about them apples? From phones to laptops, the company’s products have become almost indispensable in our day-to-day life.Photo by Katie Despeaux By...
Spooky Snapshots
By Katie Despeaux Elm Staff Writer If you’re anything like me, you are easily spooked and jump at loud noises and when an unexpected anything pops out...
Opinion
A Change to Pro-Choice
By Casey Kerins Staff Writer As a teenager, I was always heavily involved in youth group and our events. Often times, I would find myself rallying together...
International Eavesdropping Causes Distrust with Allies
By Emma Buchman Staff Writer Who ever said that liberals and conservatives can’t get along? With all of the recent drama taking place in the majorly...
Political Agreement Almost: Wiretapping
By Kevin Lair Staff Columnist “Ring, ring.” “Who’s there?” “Obama.” “Obama who?” “President Barack Obama, but it’s Bush’s fault.”...
Comic Consideration: Women Don’t Bend Like That
By Meaghan MenzelStaff Columnist By Julia Smith Staff Columnist One of the things I love the most about comics are the characters. I have read some pretty...