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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. Davidson College’s first...

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

Free money, ATM, savings account—these are all terms commonly used by students when referring to Davidson College’s $1.4 billion-dollar endowment. But in reality, the endowment is far more nuanced...

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

Every weekend, Davidson’s shuttle service, Safe Rides, transports students all over campus and the Town of Davidson to ensure they get to and from their destination safely. Despite the program’s important...

Catholic Campus Ministry holds conversation to discuss “scandal”

Sophia Schur ’27, Staff Writer April 2, 2025

This past week in the Oasis, held within the Chaplains’ Office on the fourth floor of the Alvarez College Union, Davidson’s Catholic Campus Ministry (CCM) hosted Father Aaron Huber of St. Mark Catholic...

Sadler Square before renovations began.

Sadler Square renovations continue while displaced businesses attempt to move forward

Colin Decker ‘27, Podcast Host April 2, 2025

In Feb. 2024, the Sadler Square Shopping Center—located at 201 Griffith Street—was acquired by Piedmont Capital Real Estate LLC, a firm based in Charlotte. On Aug. 21, 2024, the Town of Davidson’s...

Throughout Davidson’s history, the Honor Code has served as a significant part of the College community

Davidson deliberates the Honor Code: Community bridges perspectives for change

Claire Ireland ’28, Website Designer April 2, 2025

A crowd of students, faculty and staff gathered in the Lilly Family Gallery this past Thursday to discuss a subject central to the Davidson community: the Honor Code. The event was hosted by the Deliberate...

Armfield is now included in the Martin Court housing lottery, causing anxieties about the application process for some students

Changes to the Martin Court housing lottery prompt student concerns

Claire Ireland ‘28, Website Designer March 27, 2025

With this year’s housing lottery underway, significant changes to the process are impacting the student body. In December 2024, Davidson College’s contract with its former housing portal, The Housing...

Dr. MarQuita Barker will join the Davidson community in June of 2025.

MarQuita Barker hired as new vice president for student life, dean of students

Ben Peake ‘25 and Claire Kelly ’25 March 27, 2025

Around two months after former Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Students Byron McCrae parted ways with Davidson, the College has announced its new vice president for student life and dean of...

Dr. Tova Benjamin and Dr. Yaakov Lipsker are Davidson’s first long-term Jewish Studies hires.

First long-term Jewish Studies professors discuss their academic year

Stella Mackler ‘26, Senior Editorial Adviser March 27, 2025

Dr. Tova Benjamin and Dr. Yaakov Lipsker arrived at Davidson in the fall of 2024. Benjamin, assistant professor of history and Russian Studies, and Lipsker, assistant professor of practice in humanities...

Wildfires swept across North and South Carolina, causing residents to reflect on the implications of climate change

Wildfires continue to burn in the Carolinas, residents adjust to new realities of climate change

Stella Mackler ‘26, Senior editorial advisor March 19, 2025

Wildfires scorched thousands of acres across North and South Carolina at the beginning of the month. Now, residents of both states are forced to confront a reality where fires are more common and more...

Stephen Curry ‘10 hits a three in Davidson’s 2007 first-round NCAA tournament game & Stephen Curry ‘10 hits his 4,000th career three-pointer in the NBA on March 13.

“Bring it on”

Davidson College made history on March 10, 2025 by announcing that alum Stephen Curry ‘10 had accepted a role as assistant general manager (GM) for men’s and women’s basketball. In doing so, he became...

Books have been discarded behind E.H. Little Library in preparation for upcoming renovations. Photo from Campbell Walker ‘25.

Months from library renovation, the College prepares for move to annex

Will Capps ‘27 March 5, 2025

With construction of the George Lawrence Abernethy Library set to begin in just a few short months, students, faculty and staff are preparing for a two-year-long transition that will include significant...

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