The Quindecim

The independent student newspaper at Goucher College

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Goucher Pets: Daisy the Shih-poo

When August Shah, ‘19, walks into a room with his puppy Daisy in his arms, she  immediately becomes the center of attention. At Alice’s before our interview, an entire table of folks gets up and showers the excited pup with…

The CDO’s Weekly Coffee Chats

As we kick off a new academic year, it is yet another opportunity for us to further prepare for our future careers. You’re probably already asking yourself what you can do now, as an undergrad, to facilitate your job hunting…

CERT: A Team That’s There to Help

After the recent natural disasters in the news, you might be wondering–what is Goucher doing to prepare for natural disasters and other emergencies? And what can I, here at Goucher, do to help? One possible answer is CERT. CERT stands…

Faculty Insider: Prof. Mary Marchand

As students, we have all taken classes that have contributed to our understanding of the world at varying levels. Some have been better than others, depending on our interest in the subject matter. If we are lucky, however, we encounter…

The CDO’s Professional Clothing Closet

It is that time of the year again. School is back in session, and so are various career preparation opportunities. Maybe you have an upcoming college job fair to attend. Better yet, you’ve scored an interview for your dream internship….

Rascal: A Goucher Rabbit

On any given day at Goucher, students will walk down Van Meter and encounter dogs and other pets. However, students walking near Sondheim on a warm, sunny day may also see one of Goucher’s resident rabbits, Rascal. Owned by Mikaela…

Goucher EATS: Food Labels

In my personal form of teenage rebellion (or more likely, an attempt to sneakily lower my caloric consumption) I refused to eat red meat sometimes in high school. It had never really been a regular part of my diet before…

The Office of Accessibility Services (OAS)

Goucher’s Office of Accessibility Services (OAS) opened its doors four months ago, and its director Arnelle Hanley has been busy at work ever since. The purpose of OAS is to provide a space for students who are seeking accommodations “to…

Stories of Immigration

Note: This article was written at the end of last semester. It remains relevant, however, especially in light of Trump’s recent attack on the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). Two recent Goucher graduates, Sabrina Jimenez, ‘17, and Fernando Parra…

Fresh Check Day: a New Goucher Tradition

  On September 22,  from 2-6pm in the Athenaeum Forum, Goucher College is having its very first Fresh Check Day. The event will be a resource and activities fair dedicated to improving mental health through raising awareness of the mental…