Davidsonian

Sports

Daniela Porges ‘25 and Kavya Patel ‘25 celebrate after winning a doubles match.

Men’s and Women’s Tennis Gear Up For Conference Championships

Jackson Strelo '26, Sports Writer • April 23, 2025

As their spring seasons come to a close, the men’s and women’s tennis teams...

Davidson College Pickleball Club poses for a photo at nationals.

Pickleball Club dinks its way to nationals, looks to the future

Colin Decker ‘27, Podcast Host • April 23, 2025

Ben Peake ‘25 discovered his love of pickleball in high school. In Oct. of...

Print Editions

Perspectives

The death of the lounge

Wyatt Gessner ‘28 • April 23, 2025

The housing selection process two weeks ago was nothing short of an absolute...

A pro-choice view on YAF’s “Exposing Planned Parenthood”

Phoebe Olszowka ‘25 • April 23, 2025

First-year Phoebe would be shocked to discover that I, a spirited member of...

Sustainability organizations commemorate Earth Month
April 23, 2025
Madeline Richard ‘26, Layout Editor
Student Government Association approves major cuts to student organizations
April 23, 2025
Aidan Marks ‘27, Politics Editor
Anything but a BORG: New alcohol policy reflects broader change in administrative attitudes toward drinking on campus
April 23, 2025
Stella Mackler ‘26, Senior Editorial Advisor
YAF and PPGA go head-to-head, spark campus discourse
April 16, 2025
Claire Ireland '28, Website Designer
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

News

FIJI’s sustainable set-up promotes recycling and composting.

Sustainability organizations commemorate Earth Month

Madeline Richard ‘26, Layout Editor • April 23, 2025

Over the past few weeks, the Davidson community has come together for Earth Month. Organizations like the Sustainability Office, the student-run Davidson Sustainability Collective...

The Activities Tax Council (ATC) is overseen by the Student Activities office.

Student Government Association approves major cuts to student organizations

Aidan Marks ‘27, Politics Editor • April 23, 2025

BORGs have been banned by the administration, causing reflection on overall alcohol policies.

Anything but a BORG: New alcohol policy reflects broader change in administrative attitudes toward drinking on campus

Stella Mackler ‘26, Senior Editorial Advisor • April 23, 2025

Abby Johnson speaks inside the Lilly Family Gallery.

YAF and PPGA go head-to-head, spark campus discourse

Claire Ireland '28, Website Designer • April 16, 2025

Politics

Head to Head 04-23-25

April 23, 2025

Nearly 100 days into President Donald Trump’s second term, The Davidsonian...

Dr. Alexandra Oprea spoke to Davidson students on Thursday. Photo from the University at Buffalo.

Dr. Alexandra Oprea speaks on the good democratic citizen

Ethan Tran ‘28 • April 16, 2025

Should we value justice or democracy first? While intuition may guide us toward...

Arts & Entertainment

Courtney Lassiter ‘27 snaps a photo of Berlin on her June 2024 trip. Photo from Lassiter’s Instagram.

Courtney Lassiter ’27 discusses her debut short film

April 23, 2025

This is an interview with Courtney Lassiter ‘27 about her experience creating...

Lana Del Rey poses for the cover of “Henry, Come On.” Photo from Lana Del Rey’s Instagram.

Lana goes country with single “Henry, Come On”

April 23, 2025

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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

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Home Friends and College Friends: Frolics Conundrums

Annabel Groseclose '27, Lifestyle Editor • April 23, 2025

Q: One of my best friends from home is visiting for Frolics. I’m super excited to see her and for Frolics itself, but I’m a little nervous...