The Quindecim

The independent student newspaper at Goucher College

Amita Chatterjee

Unease and Anger Remain in Community Following the Anti-Black Hate Crime

Anti-Black vandalism was discovered on Goucher’s campus in the final days of the Fall semester, marking the second time in six years a hate crime of that magnitude occurred on school grounds. The racist graffiti discovered in the Heubeck-Gamble residence…

Hate Crime Occurs in Heubeck Hall – Gamble

A student discovered racist, anti-Black graffiti in Gamble House early Thursday morning, according to an email sent out by the Office of Student Affairs. There were several markings of racial slurs and hate speech targeting Black students. Campus Safety is…

An Eco-Concious Gift Wrapping Guide

As someone who loves giving gifts and takes gift wrapping way too seriously, it’s important that my presents look presentable and demonstrate what the recipient means to me. As someone who tries to be conscious of the environment and what…

Letter From the Editor

The end of the semester is upon us, and so is the culminating edition of The Q for the fall. I wanted to take this opportunity to reflect on our work so far this year. Our name, Quindecim, is Latin…

We Should be Using Zoom to Our Advantage (Opinion) 

Thanksgiving break posts a tricky question for students who live on campus: when should we head home?  It lasts from Wednesday through Sunday the week of Thanksgiving, which feels more like a long weekend than a break. On the Monday…

Recap of the 2022 SGA Presidential Ticket Debate

Jeff Castro ’24 and Hope Kamal ’24 took to the Hyman Forum stage for the SGA presidential ticket debate earlier today. The Quindecim attended the debate, and put together the following summary of where each candidate stands on major issues…

New Service Provides Goucher Students Access to Free Emergency Contraceptives

The Baltimore Abortion Fund (BAF), a grassroots non-profit organization servicing Maryland, launched a new Emergency Contraceptive Kit (ECK) drop-off service on Tuesday, November 1.  Operating in Baltimore County, the program will be accessible to Goucher students who live on campus…

The Spring House: Forgotten Treasure (Video)

Discover the history of what is believed to be the oldest structure on Goucher’s campus- the Spring House. Built in the 18th century on the Epsom plantation, Amita Chatterjee ’23 and Prachi Ruina ’23 explore and explain the building’s history,…

End in Sight for Gopher Hole Construction

The Gopher Hole, a student space located in the basement of Mary Fisher, is projected to be ready for student use by the end of winter break. It has been closed for approximately seven years and is currently under construction…

Invasive Spotted Lanternfly Finds a Home on Goucher’s Campus

The spotted lanternfly, an invasive species spreading across the United States, has made its way onto Goucher’s campus.  Native to east Asia, spotted lanternflies do not bite, sting, or pose any other venomous danger to humans or animals. The major…