The Quindecim

The independent student newspaper at Goucher College

The Quindecim

Quinn Listens: Bleeds

On Friday, September 19th, Asheville quintet Wednesday released Bleeds. The album came as a follow up to the vivid Rat Saw God. Similar to Rat Saw God, Bleeds is almost twelve short stories collected into an album.  Frontwoman Karly Hartzman’s…

Why I Have a Dorm Cat (And You Should Too!)

There are only seventeen registered emotional support animals on this campus, and I believe that we need to get those numbers up. Why, you ask? Picture this, you come back to your room after a long day of classes, throw…

The Ghost of the Goucher Theater Program

Let’s face it, the arts at our liberal arts college are on its deathbed, and we might be the reason. Did you know that Goucher used to be the second most successful theater program in Maryland, but now in 2025,…

Pizzazz’s Revival to Start with Upcoming Musical, Trail to Oregon

Pizzazz, Goucher’s musical theatre club, makes its comeback to campus with Trail to Oregon, performing on Friday, May 9th and Sunday, May 11th in Merrick Theatre, at 8 PM and 7 PM respectively. Led by co-directors Rebecca Katz ‘27 and…

Opinion: Inaccessibility to Goucher’s Financial Aid Department

         For many students, navigating financial aid is already a stressful and complicated process—but for first-generation college students, the challenges can feel overwhelming. At Goucher College, where 97% of students receive financial aid, one would expect a well-functioning and accessible financial…

Who Are The Goucher Antifascists?

On Sunday, April 27th, I approached a table outside the Athenaeum with curiosity, and was greeted with a free bowl of homemade lentil noodle soup. I was immediately interested to know more, especially with the label of “Goucher Antifascists” on…

Van Meter Runway: Red Carpet Edition!

As part of Spirit Week, a weeklong event where Goucher students show their school pride, the Student Engagement Team rolled out the red carpet for the final day– Fancy Friday. Students were encouraged to wear their most glamorous outfits, which…

Homeland Security in Towson – What Should Goucher College Do if They See ICE?

Since President Donald Trump took office, Immigration and Custom Enforcement (ICE) has been allowed to access determined “sensitive” areas, such as K-12 schools and colleges. Students and faculty have expressed fear and anxiety over getting arrested by ICE, even if…

Bring Back The Gopher Hole!

What is a third space, and why is it important to student life? A third space is defined as “the social surroundings that are separate from the two usual social environments of home and the workplace.” These spaces are essential…

Bob Dylan Comes to Goucher

On Friday, April 18th, Goucher’s Independent Music Club held a Bob Dylan Night, in which students and professors–including Kendall Kennison and Sarah Pinsker–alike gathered to honor the legacy of folk singer-songwriter Bob Dylan by covering songs from his discography. The…