The Quindecim

The independent student newspaper at Goucher College

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Let’s Go Thrifting!

Hi, we’re Tess and Aniya, and we’re not the stars of a 2000s teen coming of age movie. However, we are Ear Buds, and we have what you might need if YOU want to be! Everyone knows that an iconic…

Former White House Reporter Yamiche Alcindor Gives Lecture To Commemorate The End Of Black History Month

“In today’s ever-changing political landscape, Yamiche Alcindor has become a go-to voice for covering issues that affect Democrats and Republicans alike.” Jasmine Lee, Vice President for Equity and Inclusive Excellence Those were the opening remarks given by Jasmine Lee, Vice…

Visual Storytelling: Campus Response to Escalations in the Israel-Palestine Conflict (Part 1)

*Note from the editor: This piece was originally expected to be in physical newspaper print for Volume 110, Issue 1 scheduled for release on November 12, 2023. However, due to shipping and delivery complications, the physical newspaper print is not…

Visual Storytelling: Campus Response to Escalations in the Israel-Palestine Conflict (Part 2)

This is Part 2. To read Part 1 of this developing photo essay series, click here. To read What We Know: How Different Groups are Responding to Escalations in the Israel-Palestine Conflict, click here. The following is a photo essay…

Goucher Cribs: Inside the Dorm Room of Sam Rose

Hey readers! Welcome to Goucher Cribs, a new segment where you can get to learn about your fellow students through where they spend most of their time… their rooms!  This week’s inaugural crib belongs to Sam Rose (he/him), a sophomore…

Goucher Myths Debunked, Edition 01: The Goucher Mummy

The myth: Goucher College has a human mummy somewhere in the old archives of Julia Rodgers. Myth status: True (sort of) In 1895, John Goucher, founder of Goucher College, traveled to Egypt and purchased a human mummy for exhibition at…

Getting To Know Towson!

As we move into the latter half of the semester, we come across a common dilemma that college students face in this modern day and age: Where do you go to study? Oftentimes, the perfect spot desired is not one…

Food for Thought

An illustration representing collected quotes from the Goucher student body regarding their dining experience. By Sam Rose ’26

Get to know GISA: Goucher’s growing international club.

Since its arrival on the club scene, the Goucher International Students Association (GISA) has continued to connect Goucher’s international population with American students. Hosting many events, the club aims to give international students a smoother transition into life in the…

Bathroom Break

Edition 01 Mary Fisher Lower Floor: ★★★1/2  Dear reader, It has long since been customary for one to require some sort of reading material to accompany them on particularly long trips to the loo. In decades passed, the frequent choice…