The Quindecim

The independent student newspaper at Goucher College

Year: 2024

Opinion: Locked In

In the annals of the past at Goucher College, I was free to roam the open pastures of every dorm building. Living in Trustees, I could not only access Trustees, but also Heubeck from dawn to dusk, permitted to graze…

Opinion: Why I Voted for Kamala Harris—A Candidate With Us In Mind

Photo Credit: Felix Knight Voting in this election is not just a civic duty reserved for ultra-plugged in political participants like me. Voting isn’t just about demonstrating that you follow and care about the political world. Voting—especially in this election—is…

Goucher Radio Ep. 1: Pineapple V. Pizza

A freshman organizes a protest and counter-protest over pineapple on pizza to illustrate administrative deadlock.

Percy Jackson Season One Review: Different… but Not All Bad

Percy Jackson and the Olympians, also known as PJO, was one of my favorites as a young fantasy reader. A new spin on old myths centered in the US, it had all the right beats for young me: kids going…

A Call from the Baltimore Sun Guild

On Monday afternoon (the 28th of October, 2024), members of the Sun Guild – the union of staff in the Baltimore Sun – announced to the public the news of the complete dissolution of the Features department of the newspaper….

A Breakup For The Books: BOPA vs. the City of Baltimore

Over the past month, as the media has been focused on all levels of the election (remember to check your voter registration status and finalize your voting plan!), Baltimore—the city Goucher is proud to be part of, from our admissions…

Let it Grow! Introducing the New Goucher Garden Club

The Goucher Garden Club is one of the newest student organizations that brings many benefits to the Goucher community. For students looking for a sense of community and are interested in gardening and the environment, this club is the perfect…

Goucher’s “Rocky Horror” Tradition: What to Expect

Imagine a night where costumes are as wild as the energy in the room, where audiences shout, laugh, and sing along. Each Halloween, The Rocky Horror Picture Show comes alive on campus, inviting students into a world of comedy, horror,…

Opinion: The Q, The Election, and You

Dear Reader, While major papers like The Washington Post, USA today, and more neglect to endorse a presidential candidate, many of us in the Goucher community cannot afford to remain silent.  In America, so much about the future of our…

Does Sally Rooney Still Have It? Intermezzo Review

Sally Rooney is an award-winning Irish novelist who writes contemporary fiction, primarily about romantic relationships, economic class, and how interpersonal relationships affect those around us. Both her novels Conversations with Friends and Normal People have been adapted into TV Shows,…