The Quindecim

The independent student newspaper at Goucher College

Life at Goucher

Unanswered Questions: Opinion

As a first-year student, my initial experience of Goucher’s campus felt almost idyllic,  with its nature trails, amazing food (at least I think so), and kind, engaging professors. However, it didn’t take long for the pristine little bubble of perfection…

Goucher Student Athletes’ Tips on Study Abroad

“We believe in the power of global education. We are 100% study abroad.” Those are the first words on the study abroad page on Goucher College’s website. Studying abroad is one of the major Goucher Common Requirements students are required…

Goucher Students’ “Vigil for Palestine” Makes Waves

Vigil for Palestine attendees holding distributed posters. Photo by Sam Rose. The gray, damp, weather reflected the somber gathering of students and faculty in front of the Mary Fisher Dining Hall on Friday, September 27th. On the week of September 23rd,…

Black Gophers: What is it and Why Do We Care? 

By: Ambrea Gaither 26′ (Treasurer of Black Gophers)  Photos by: Jaylin Briston 27′ (Member of Black Gophers)  *This article is a student submission from COM 142 News and Reporting with Dr. David Zurawik* Being a student athlete comes with its…

Civil Advocacy at Goucher College

By: Natalie Voorhees *This article is a student submission from COM 142 News and Reporting with Dr. David Zurawik* It all started when I came across this.  This is a photo I took of a sign displayed proudly outside the…

Going Solo

How passionate students of the arts respond to class cancellations, part II Sam Kosseff (they/he) is a junior triple majoring in Women, Gender & Sexuality Studies, Integrative Arts Studies (IAS), and Dance. Rather than taking Composition III—a dance course that…

Gophers on the Campaign Trail: A Profile of the Upcoming Presidential Candidates

Within just a couple of weeks, Goucher will be electing a new president for the Student Government Association (SGA). The SGA, which essentially functions as a middleman between administration and the student population, has seen a great amount of turnover…

On Options and Variety in the Dining Hall

Just yesterday, I walked into the Mary Fisher dining hall and found myself pleasantly surprised by the options on display. I thought, Oh, wow. I can finally have a balanced meal today. So onto my plate I heaped some tasty…

In the Loop: November 30 – Dec. 16th

In The Loop highlights events going on at Goucher and in places nearby to help readers stay up-to-date on what’s happening in the near future. Below you’ll find on and off-campus events hand-selected by Q staffers with college students in mind. The list will…