The Quindecim

The independent student newspaper at Goucher College

The Quindecim

A Collection of Study Abroad Experiences in Europe

The Quindecim’s Study Abroad section is a section for students both preparing for and returning from their study abroad experiences. This article features interviews from Paige Beverly (‘20), Olivia Robertson (’20) and Esther Tulchinsky (‘20) who spent the Spring 2019…

How Did I Lose My Bed Sheet? A Model UN Story

In Model UN, we had a toga party for our first simulation. I had a dark blue polyester bedsheet. Luckily, it was my extra sheet, so I still have one. Our first simulation was that of the Roman era when the…

Goucher Fit

Before I got to Goucher, I was really excited that I would be able to take part in these wonderful exercise classes. So far, I have been to yoga, Zumba with Moe, and kickboxing.   I find myself constantly returning to…

Once Upon a Time in Hollywood is Quentin Tarantino’s Late-career Masterpiece

How do you solve a problem like Tarantino? Quentin Tarantino burst onto the scene almost thirty years ago with Reservoir Dogs, a crime movie so influential – so fucking good – that it single-handedly revolutionized the way indie films were…

How Vietnamese Became More Universal/ Tiếng việt đã trở nên phổ cập hơn như thế nào?

English Version: Throughout the history of Vietnam, the Vietnamese language has been through many transformations and adaptations from different cultures. Nations like China and France’s past presence in Vietnam all played their roles in shaping the language. Those cultures helped…

Letter to the Editor

In December of 2015, I wrote an opinion article for the Quindecim entitled “In the wake of the Paris attacks, Islam must be held accountable.” In the aftermath of the tragedy, I leaned into the narrative that these terrorist attacks…

Dying to Revive, Journey Just Starts. 走过涅槃重生,人生才始启程。

English Version: On the night of April 3, 2019, with endless applause and cheers, I closed my first solo recital ever in my life with great success. “Dying to Revive.” It was an unforgettable night. This is a recital about…

Phone Free Day Reflection

This year’s celebration of Phone Free Day had the largest turnout in all of Goucher’s history! A documented thirty-nine people wore stickers pledging their support that proclaimed them “phoneless” – a whopping 2.5% of students! While not everyone sported a…

BRUNCH NEVER BEEN SO FINE

Bacon, toast, biscuits and sausage. They don’t thrill me like you do.   Soggy surface jiggles on my fork’s tip. You may moan and groan about the shriveled yolk But I attack my prey of yellow sponge with my drooling…

I AWAIT YOU

I glance up the stairs Are you busy today? I need me a plate of your sweet embrace   I await YOU.   I creep in line for your irresistible spice Will you give me a chance? I grab me…