The Quindecim

The independent student newspaper at Goucher College

The Quindecim

Shelf Talk: Recent Good Reads

I am so excited to share the latest five star reads that I have finished in the past few weeks. If you are a fan of character-focused fantasy novels or literary fiction, then these next two recommendations are the perfect…

SGA Senate Opens Semester with First General Assembly

Last Thursday, the Student Government Association (SGA) held the first meeting of the semester, albeit late, as the body had to wait for a twentieth legislator. After announcements from the Executive Cabinet, Senator Azeezah Azeez ‘28 fulfilled that requirement so…

Fibbing’s Paper Mache Makes Its Goucher Debut

This past fall, Fibbing released their debut album Paper Mache. Fibbing is a Baltimore-based piano rock band closely connected with Goucher. Emma Chase ’26, has remained the consistent member of Fibbing since its conception, with many other Goucher students fluctuating…

Goucher Eats: “Cheater” Apple Pie

Hello Goucher, and welcome to the second edition of Goucher Eats, where I go over cheap and easy recipes any college student could make. With winter well on its way, I always look forward to a warm, sweet treat to…

Goucher Cheerleading Club Leaps Onto The Scene

The Women’s Basketball team, along with the brand-new Goucher Cheerleading Club, started on Tuesday, November 11, with a win against Regent University.   The  Women’s team made their first big debut at the Women’s Basketball game on November 11, 2025. It…

Of Birds and Words: A Modern Reexamination Part II:  

If you have not already, please read part one of this op-ed. It outlines some of Steve Zimmer’s incredible 1991 piece and ideas that might apply to our current situation. This second part is focused on examples of where I…

A Look at Let’s Talk About Sex 2025

*Note: Written by a Peer Educator at the Wellness Center.* The Let’s Talk About Sex event is back this Friday, November 21st! Let’s Talk About Sex is an annual event hosted by the Wellness Center that provides an open space…

Five Books to Read This Season

Hell Followed With Us by Andrew Joseph White follows a young trans boy named Benji who has been made into a weapon by the evangelical cult that has unleashed Armageddon. He escapes and runs into a group of queer teens…

SGA Cracks Down on Club Funding Amid Budget Shortfalls

“We are in a budget crisis,” said Student Government Association Treasurer Deonte Lewis, “We really need to be very picky about how much money we approve.” Lewis was addressing the first general body meeting of the SGA during their training…

Gopher Golf Seniors: Going ‘Green’

The Goucher Women’s Golf team started this month with a first-place win at Stevenson on October 2nd. The Gophers were led by fellow seniors: Isa Schenk ’26 and Keeli Satterfield ’26, Schenk with a score of 85 and Satterfield with…