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A snapshot of video footage from Gaza released by UG Solutions.

Private security firm accused of excessive force in Gaza once linked to Hurt Hub

Stella Mackler, Managing Editor August 4, 2025

UG Solutions, a private security firm founded in Davidson, has attracted national attention recently for its work providing security services for the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) at aid sites in...

Wildcat Den is known for its fresh and healthy lunch options.

Dining Services reverses decision, Wildcat Den will remain open

Aidan Marks, Editor in Chief July 23, 2025

Wildcat Den will remain open for the foreseeable future in a major reversal from Dining Services. The College backtracked on the closure in light of student feedback following news that the location would...

Wildcat Den, located on the ground level of the Baker Sports Complex, was a popular lunch spot for athletes and students with dietary restrictions. The space will be repurposed for concessions and storage in fall 2025.

Students surprised by Wildcat Den closure, demand transparency

Aidan Marks, Editor in Chief July 22, 2025

Students and alumni expressed dismay and frustration online after news broke on Friday that Wildcat Den has closed to accommodate an on-campus Chick-fil-A set to open this fall. Students on social media...

Wildcat Den, located on the ground level of the Baker Sports Complex, was a popular lunch spot for athletes and students with dietary restrictions.  The space will be repurposed for concessions and storage in fall 2025.

Wildcat Den closes to accommodate Chick-fil-A, takes SGA by surprise

Aidan Marks, Editor in Chief July 17, 2025

Wildcat Den has closed as Dining Services focuses on staffing the new Chick-fil-A set to open this fall. The news, shared with student workers on Monday evening and later confirmed by Director of Dining...

Davidson to end partnership with Posse Scholars program

Davidson to end partnership with Posse Scholars program

Aidan Marks, Politics Editor May 9, 2025

Davidson College announced on Friday that it will end its partnership with The Posse Foundation, leading current Posse Scholars to reflect on their time with the program and causing some to speculate that...

Rallygoer holds up a handmade sign at an Immigrant Justice Coalition event earlier this semester. Photo by Alex Marron ‘27.

Concern for free expression, international and undocumented students prompts calls for administrative changes, removal of trustee

Stella Mackler, Senior Editorial Advisor May 9, 2025

For months, fear has defined daily life on college campuses. Student activists have been subject to heavy police response at institutions like Emory University and Columbia University. Speech has been...

Three Davidson seniors continue education through noteworthy scholarships

Three Davidson seniors continue education through noteworthy scholarships

Claire Kelly, Co-Editor-In-Chief May 9, 2025

As the semester comes to a close and another class of seniors look to graduate from Davidson next week, three standout members of the class of 2025 will head across the pond thanks to prestigious scholarships....

The above flyer features the panelists from last week’s DCI event.

DCI organizes free speech discussion, spotlights college campuses

Claire Kelly and Ben Peake May 1, 2025

As the academic year draws to a close, the Lilly Family Gallery hosted one final deliberative forum, put on by the Deliberate Citizenship Initiative (DCI), titled “Free Expression at Davidson: Rights...

2024 cycle of Davidson Fulbright Program finalists.

Fulbright Uncertainty Unsettles Students

Claire Ireland ’28, Website Designer April 30, 2025

The United States Fulbright Program, a prestigious cultural exchange program, is weathering a period of uncertainty amid increasing threats of extensive budget cuts to the U.S. State Department. Overseen...

President Doug Hicks ‘90 addressed the campus community this week via a webinar.

President Hicks ‘90 hosts webinar, addresses state of higher education

Aidan Marks, Politics Editor April 30, 2025

Davidson College President Doug Hicks ‘90 hosted a webinar for students, faculty and staff on Monday, April 28 to address community concerns about uncertainty surrounding freedom of expression, federal...

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 (TSC) and Patterson Court...

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

Student Government Association approves major cuts to student organizations

Aidan Marks, Politics Editor April 23, 2025

The Student Government Association (SGA) on Tuesday approved a $1.152 million Student Activities budget allocation request recommended by the Activities Tax Council (ATC). The budget, a 13% cut from fiscal...

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