The Quindecim

The independent student newspaper at Goucher College

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Letter From the Editor

The end of the semester is upon us, and so is the culminating edition of The Q for the fall. I wanted to take this opportunity to reflect on our work so far this year. Our name, Quindecim, is Latin…

Heubeck Hall Endures Vandalism and String of False Fire Alarms 

Over the course of the first week of November, the fire alarm at Heubeck hall was set off no less than four times: in the evening of Sunday, October 30, in the early hours of Tuesday, November 1, and twice…

Jeff Castro Swears in as Student Government President

For many people, the new year is an important symbol. It represents a fresh start, an opportunity to put the past behind us and hope that the upcoming term will be different. Better. I’m often reminded of Barack Obama’s 2008…

“We know the administration won’t protect us”: Rocky cast members share their experience of the banlist removal

In the past, The Rocky Horror Picture Show was seen not only as a beloved Halloween theatrical production at Goucher, but also as a safe space for queer and sexual expression. In order to maintain this safe space, a banlist…

Winter Sports Face Short Break

As much of campus is preparing for a long winter break, many athletes are finding themselves without much of one at all. For those who compete in winter-season sports, competitions scheduled over break affect their time away from school. Practices…

We Should be Using Zoom to Our Advantage (Opinion) 

Thanksgiving break posts a tricky question for students who live on campus: when should we head home?  It lasts from Wednesday through Sunday the week of Thanksgiving, which feels more like a long weekend than a break. On the Monday…

Hub New Music: a Contemporary Concert Experience

Hub New Music, a Boston based contemporary quartet of winds and strings, had their Baltimore debut at Goucher College on the brisk evening of November 14. Hub New Music aims to foster togetherness through new art as a touring ensemble,…

A First-Year’s Reflection on the First Semester

As the fall semester is making its way to a close, we can look back on the many memories created and new friendships made.  From the Class of 2026 arriving on campus move-in day, loading their luggage into their new…

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…

New Service Provides Goucher Students Access to Free Emergency Contraceptives

The Baltimore Abortion Fund (BAF), a grassroots non-profit organization servicing Maryland, launched a new Emergency Contraceptive Kit (ECK) drop-off service on Tuesday, November 1.  Operating in Baltimore County, the program will be accessible to Goucher students who live on campus…