The Quindecim

The independent student newspaper at Goucher College

Year: 2023

A Glimpse Into How Ramadan is Observed at Goucher

Just before the sun set last Friday, 10 students gathered in the ground floor Welsh common room and chatted with each other about their days. When the clock hit 7:36 PM, Maryam Ahmed, President of the Muslim Student Association (MSA)…

Goucher Cribs: Inside the Dorm Room of Amita Chatterjee and Dom McKinney

Tucked away behind Trustees and the First-Year Village sits Sondheim House, a quiet and cozy 2-story dormitory populated with up-to-four person suites. The recent warm spring weather makes the stone wall surrounding Sondheim a pleasant place to sit and admire…

University of Limerick Offers an Excellent Study Abroad Experience

To those unsure of where to study abroad: if you want a primarily English-speaking, LGBTQ+ friendly country, freedom to choose whichever classes you want, a rich culture, and even an opportunity to ride horses for college credit, I highly recommend…

Athlete to Watch: Oscar Hernandez-Genovez

On March 22, the Goucher men’s lacrosse team won 25-3 against Rosemount, and a big part of that win was due to the efforts of midfielder Oscar Hernandez-Genovez ‘23.  In the game, Hernandez-Genovez also picked up 14 ground balls, and…

Van Meter Runway: Spring Is In

Welcome to the second edition of the Van Meter Runway series where I find fashionable people on campus and do quick interviews with them to showcase their outfits. The first edition of Van Meter Runway was centered around personal style…

“Let’s Talk About Sex” Offers Fruitful Environment for Sex Education

On March 31, Goucher’s Health and Wellness Center hosted Let’s Talk About Sex, a special event in the Hyman Forum of the Athenaeum that encourages sex education. The event embraces being open about sexual relationships by having stations set up…

Nationals Bound: Gophers Find Success at Home Equestrian Zones Competition

This year marks the centennial of Goucher’s Equestrian program. A few weeks ago, the anniversary was celebrated with a dinner for alumni of the program, and friends of the stable. Now, the Equestrian team is celebrating in a different way:…

In The Loop: March 13 – April 9

In The Loop highlights events going on at Goucher and in places nearby to help readers stay up-to-date on what’s happening in the near future. Below you’ll find on and off-campus events hand-selected by Q staffers with college students in…

As Campus Safety Concerns Rise, Faculty Aim to Prioritize Student Input

The discovery of anti-Black graffiti in Heubeck-Gamble Residence Hall, and a general uptick in vandalism on campus, sparked deliberations from various stakeholders over how to improve safety at Goucher.  One move that has drawn opposition from students is the administration’s…

Repeated Breaking of P. Selz and Fireside Elevators Creates an Inaccessible Environment

The elevator in Pagliaro Selz (P. Selz) failed to operate on February 20, continuing a trend from last semester of recurring issues with Fireside and P. Selz elevators constantly breaking down and concerning students about their safety and accessibility. P….