The Quindecim

The independent student newspaper at Goucher College

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Fashion Spotlight: Olivia & Shahadah

It’s the most wonderful time of the year: fall fashion season. With a chill in the air and the holidays around the corner, I sat down with two Goucher students Shahadah ‘24 and Olivia ‘24 to interview them about the…

Goucher Students Preserving Black History in AMS 230

AMS 230 Religions of Baltimore is a study of world religions in the context of Baltimore taught by Ann Duncan, Professor of American Studies and Religion. The course falls under both the Religion and American Studies programs.  Central to this…

Recap of the 2022 SGA Presidential Ticket Debate

Jeff Castro ’24 and Hope Kamal ’24 took to the Hyman Forum stage for the SGA presidential ticket debate earlier today. The Quindecim attended the debate, and put together the following summary of where each candidate stands on major issues…

Stimson: A Glimpse into Goucher’s Once-Beloved Residence Hall

Dorothy Stimson Hall, more commonly known around campus as Stimson or “Stimmy,” sits abandoned on one end of Van Meter Highway under a cover of moss, dead leaves, and layers of pink paint.  While Stimson is currently a place for…

The Spring House: Forgotten Treasure (Video)

Discover the history of what is believed to be the oldest structure on Goucher’s campus- the Spring House. Built in the 18th century on the Epsom plantation, Amita Chatterjee ’23 and Prachi Ruina ’23 explore and explain the building’s history,…

The 2022 Midterms and Voter Turnout Among Goucher Students

The United States has one of the lowest rates of youth voter turnout in the world. According to an article by The Conversation, there is very good evidence that if young people turned out to vote at the same rates…

We Care: Works by Corita Kent is a force of positivity on Goucher’s campus

This semester, Goucher’s Silber Art Gallery presents We Care: Works by Corita Kent, a vibrant collection of serigraphs from nun, teacher, political activist, and unsung hero of the 1960s pop art movement, Corita Kent.  Frances Elizabeth Kent was born on…

Relocation of Post Office Draws Mixed Reception

Goucher’s Spring 2022 decision to move the campus’ Post Office from its previous location in Dorsey Center to the Facilities, Management, and Services (FMS) building has drawn both praise and criticism from the faculty and student body.  Advocates of the…

A Comeback for Goucher Student Government?: A Profile of Newly Appointed Student Government President Ty’lor Schnella

Written By: Whittaker Miller On August 30th, Derrick Burnette ‘22 announced his resignation as President of Goucher Student Government (GSG), close on the heels of the informal and less publicized resignation of President Yuchen Ding ‘22 earlier in the year….

A Brief Reflection on Christine Krieger

Written By: Rory Sweeting On September 2nd, Goucher saw the departure of Associate Director of New Student programsChristine Krieger. Krieger, a graduate of McDaniel and Sarah Lawrence Colleges, originallyarrived at Goucher in 2010. Over the past decade, she has guided…