Davidsonian

Sports

Michael O’Shaughnessy ‘26 hits a home run against Dayton on March 29. Photo by Tim Cowie.

Top-ranked baseball ‘Cats stay strong in conference play

Alex Thole ‘28, Sports Writer • April 9, 2025

Davidson College baseball is off to a hot start in 2025 as the ‘Cats continue...

Club Crew makes triumphant return to campus

Mason Maynard ‘28, Sports Writer • April 9, 2025

After a three-season competitive hiatus, Davidson Club Crew has returned to...

Print Editions

Perspectives

“With what is Davidson College apologizing?”

Anaya Patel ‘25 • April 9, 2025

Throughout my four years at Davidson College, I have been closely involved with...

How Davidson became more than just my hometown

Connor Hines ‘26 • April 2, 2025

I always knew I wanted to come to Davidson College. Growing up in Mooresville,...

Potential increased federal endowment tax poses threat to Davidson resources
April 9, 2025
Claire Kelly '25, Co-Editor-In-Chief
Communication mishaps cause problems for Safe Rides drivers
April 9, 2025
Savannah Soragahn '27 and Campbell Walker '25
Sadler Square renovations continue while displaced businesses attempt to move forward
April 2, 2025
Colin Decker ‘27, Podcast Host
Davidson deliberates the Honor Code: Community bridges perspectives for change
April 2, 2025
Claire Ireland '28, Website Designer
Changes to the Martin Court housing lottery prompt student concerns
March 27, 2025
Claire Ireland ‘28, Website Designer
MarQuita Barker hired as new vice president for student life, dean of students
March 27, 2025
Ben Peake ‘25 and Claire Kelly '25
First long-term Jewish Studies professors discuss their academic year
March 27, 2025
Stella Mackler ‘26, Senior Editorial Adviser
Wildfires continue to burn in the Carolinas, residents adjust to new realities of climate change
March 19, 2025
Stella Mackler ‘26, Senior editorial advisor
“Bring it on”
March 19, 2025
Jennevieve Culver ‘25 and Nathan Stewart ‘25
Months from library renovation, the College prepares for move to annex
March 5, 2025
Will Capps ‘27

News

First annual Diversity Week fosters fun and inclusivity

Arrya Chowdhry '28 and Ben Peake '25 • April 9, 2025

Rising spring temperatures came just in time for a vibrant week of celebration put on by the Student Government Association’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Committee....

The potential increase in federal endowment tax could have significant implications on Davidson’s funding.

Potential increased federal endowment tax poses threat to Davidson resources

Claire Kelly '25, Co-Editor-In-Chief • April 9, 2025

Rick Rudisill and Scott Greenwalt often transport students to and from Rich Circle when they call Safe Rides.

Communication mishaps cause problems for Safe Rides drivers

Savannah Soragahn '27 and Campbell Walker '25 • April 9, 2025

Catholic Campus Ministry holds conversation to discuss “scandal”

Sophia Schur '27, Staff Writer • April 2, 2025

Politics

North Carolina Republicans propose slate of controversial bills

Mallory Kavanaugh ‘26, Staff Writer • April 9, 2025

A flurry of bills proposed in recent weeks by North Carolina Republicans in...

Kenny Xu ‘19 (left) and Mbye Njie ‘04 (right) debated the merits of DEI at Davidson.

Alumni group sparks debate on future of DEI at Davidson

Aidan Marks ‘27, Politics Editor • April 2, 2025

Amid ongoing backlash to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives across...

Arts & Entertainment

Student actors on stage perform on opening night of The Outsider. Photo from the Davidson College Theatre Instagram account.

Student talent shines in The Outsider

Jamey Davis ‘28 • April 9, 2025

The Outsider, not to be confused with S. E. Hinton’s novel The Outsiders,...

Amaya Daniel ‘25 interviews Laurie Hernandez during her talk at Davidson on April 1. Photo by Anna Farmer ‘27.

Gold medalist Laurie Hernandez speaks at Davidson

April 9, 2025

About Us

Founded on April 1st, 1914, The Davidsonian serves as Davidson College’s independent student newspaper. Since its first publication, The Davidsonian staff has done its best to truthfully and accurately represent and report on the most essential aspects of the campus we call home. Our paper practices ethical journalism and strives to represent a wide range of viewpoints. The Davidsonian prints weekly and delivers to distribution locations all over campus. If you ever have questions, comments, or concerns about our publication, please contact us at the below addresses. We are always open to feedback and look forward to receiving your message!

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Lifestyle

Summer and Friendship: How to Maintain Connections Over the Break

Annabel Groseclose '27, Lifestyle Editor • April 9, 2025

Q: I’m afraid my best friends and I will drift apart over the summer. How do I make sure that that doesn’t happen? Dear Reader, That’s...