The Quindecim

The independent student newspaper at Goucher College

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Parasites Found in Goucher Water (here’s what we know)

On September 29, the Goucher community received an email from Erik Thompson,VP for Campus Operations, informing us about parasites. Many of us were scared and wanted to know if the water was safe to drink, until we read the full…

Getting To Know Towson!

As the temperature slowly begins to wane, and as the days get shorter and shorter, we can safely say goodbye to summer salads and fresh farmer’s market fruits, and look forward to the quintessential fall comfort food. That’s right, it’s…

Going Solo

How passionate students of the arts respond to class cancellations, part I  Nalani Brown (any pronouns) is a sophomore dance student pursuing an independent study in choreography instead of taking Composition II, a course that didn’t run as planned this…

In the Loop: October 19- Nov. 1

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…

EAR BUDS: The Quindecim Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

It sounds like candles are lit Hi, we’re Tess and Aniya and we’re not arsonists. We’re also not telling you that you should go to Target, buy a pack of apple cinnamon candles, and light them in your dorm room,…

Saturn

CW: The following work contains graphic descriptions of cannibalism and body horror. Oh father, what a Corrupted God you are. Picked me up like a toy, And concealed my screams. Oh father, such a Hungry God you are. You stare…

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…

Getting To Know Towson!

While headed up York road, you may be wondering if there’s any place worth stopping for. Well, if you’re driving along past the Tropical Smoothie Cafe or the Snow Cloud Bubble Tea shop, you’ll spot a quaint looking diner with…

A Low-Quality Ghost Poem

when you’re home alone,  it may seem scary. you might encounter things that seem impossible. . you know when you see a shadow in the corner of your eye?  or you hear a bump in the other room.  or you…

Attendance Policies in 2023 Are Weird, Right?  

In August at the start of the semester, Goucher rolled out the new and improved attendance policy for the 2023-2024 school year. The first week after being back on campus there were murmurings between both students and professors about the…