The Quindecim

The independent student newspaper at Goucher College

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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…

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…

Community on Campus: Special Interest Housing

Community is one of Goucher’s core values, but the campus can often feel fragmented at times. Without a shared class or club, sports team or job, it can be easy to feel isolated from your peers. You might only find…

A New Kind of Basement Show

The Gopher Hole’s inaugural show occurred earlier this month on Saturday February 7th. The Independent Music Club showcased the bands Her Majesty and Fibbing, which includes Goucher’s own Emma Chase. Students from Goucher joined Fibbing for additional instruments and percussion…

Goucher’s Golden Boy

You may have occasionally seen Goucher’s unofficial mascot roaming along Van Meter Highway or exploring the halls of the academic quad. This five-year-old golden retriever, Paima, is a hard-working service dog who is just as helpful as he is cute….

SGA Senate Opens Semester with First General Assembly

Last Thursday, the Student Government Association (SGA) held the first meeting of the semester, albeit late, as the body had to wait for a twentieth legislator. After announcements from the Executive Cabinet, Senator Azeezah Azeez ‘28 fulfilled that requirement so…

Letter From The Editor: A Journalist’s Christmas Wish

Dear Reader, You may have noticed a distinct lack of papers filling the news racks around campus. You have a good eye! We didn’t put out a print edition this semester, due to a handful of reasons. The first being…