The Quindecim

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The Quindecim

In Photos: Gophers for an Independent EIE Protest

On Thursday, March 26th, students gathered with a petition of demands concerning the changes to the Equity & Inclusive Excellence mission at Goucher following recent budget cuts. Photos By Mich Rouse ’26

Behind Goucher’s New Admissions Strategy

Goucher College is reaching peak admissions season, with many high school seniors in the heat of decision making. In response to the recent surplus of requests for tours, the Admissions Office has been struggling to keep up. The influx has…

What The Heubeck?

Recently, a first-year friend of mine was offered a single room in Robinson House, one of the four dormitories in Heubeck Hall. Knowing what to expect as a Gamble House resident, I advised them to tour the room before committing…

They Still Insist! Jazz Mastery on Display at Goucher

Full disclosure: I am not the first person to write about Terri Lyne Carrington and Christie Dashiell’s We Insist 2025! There is no shortage of discussion about it, about their collaboration, intention, and process; it was recently named the NAACP’s…

The Beatles Come to Goucher

Picture this: it’s a Saturday night after you just left the dining hall. You’ve got no plans and no pressing school assignments. The night is young, but there’s nothing to fill it with. Until you hear the thump of drums…

L’Avare!

L’Avare, meaning Miser, a wretched person, visited Goucher this weekend. Harpagon, the wretched individual, brought many others with him. His fiance, Marianne, who happened to be in love with his son, Cléante. His daughter, Elise, who has been smooching a…

A Problem in P-Selz

The lifeblood of a modern student is their internet access, and in Pagliaro Selz Hall, most often referred to as P-Selz, the freshmen have a problem. WiFi speeds, both in dorms and common areas have been a consistent issue and…

Of Birds and Words Pt. 3: A Call To Action

   Let’s start with some facts: the college is cutting Wellness Center Peer Educators, is moving the Office of Equity, Inclusion, and Excellence under a new Dean of “Belonging,” is cutting budgets across the board, is instituting a hiring freeze, is…

Peer Educators Cut

On Monday evening, Goucher announced a new AI assistant for students, also known as the “Gopher Guide.” On Tuesday morning, I was notified my position as a peer educator for the Wellness Center would no longer exist after this semester….

Behind the Bench: More Than Just a Manager

When attending sporting events, we often only focus on the final product; the game itself. We see how the players execute plays, demonstrate strength and conditioning and how the coaches coach, but we really never notice the smaller details. We…