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The Independent Student Newspaper of Davidson College since 1914

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Catawba River Outfitters and Ella Blu Boutique are the first businesses to open in the newly renovated Sadler Square.

New Sadler Square tenants open shop

Claire Ireland, News Editor October 24, 2025

Catawba River Outfitters and Ella Blu Boutique opened in the newly renovated Sadler Square Shopping Center. Store fronts continue to be filled, and a range of restaurants, medical care facilities, and...

The memorial's bronze hands rest in front of the Cunningham Theatre on Davidson's Historic Quad.

Davidson dedicates ‘With These Hands: A Memorial to the Enslaved and Exploited’

Aidan Marks, Editor in Chief October 24, 2025

Davidson formally opened a memorial to the enslaved and exploited individuals who built and sustained the College since its founding in 1837. Over 120 of their descendants attended Thursday’s dedication...

Demonstrators hung a Palestinian flag reading "ceasefire now" from the Chambers Building in spring 2024. YAF's complaint baselessly claimed demonstrators "staged a takeover." Photo courtesy of @yaf on X.

Professors, students question YAF complaint against Davidson

Abi Brissett, Writer October 22, 2025

National conservative advocacy group Young America’s Foundation (YAF) filed a civil rights complaint against Davidson College on behalf of two alumni, Cynthia Huang ’25 and Hannah Fay ’25. The complaint...

Founders stand together with Nisbet venture grant. Left to right: Daulet Berdikulov '28, Isaiah Dinar '28 and Cillian Hallinan '28. Photo courtesy of @thehurthubdavidson on Instagram.

Students launch ‘ZIP’ rideshare app

Casey Scheiner, Politics Editor October 22, 2025

A new app pioneered by Davidson students hit the App Store this fall: ZIP Campus, a rideshare service exclusive to the College where students can get paid to drive their classmates. ZIP functions similarly...

Quips & Cranks' 2025 yearbook is the newest addition to Union's shelf of previous volumes. Free copies are available to students.

New year, same book: Quips & Cranks returns after five year hiatus

Colin Decker, News Editor October 22, 2025

Quips & Cranks distributed free copies of the 2024-25 yearbook in Union on Friday after returning from a five year hiatus, thanks to the work of Editor-in-Chief Lanie Demarcay ’27 and the Quips &...

Protestors gather for a 'No Kings' protest in Cornelius on Saturday.

Community members gather for Cornelius ‘No Kings’ protest

David Anderson Montes Lara, Managing Editor October 22, 2025

Community members gathered in Cornelius on Saturday for a No Kings protest organized by the Indivisible Lake Norman chapter. This protest was one of more than 2700 around the country held this past weekend...

Chambers Building is home to the majority of faculty offices at Davidson.

New $100,000 H-1B Visa fee, pause in hiring for international faculty at Davidson

Claire Ireland, News Editor October 15, 2025

Davidson College will not consider faculty applicants for tenure track positions in the current application cycle who require H-1B visa sponsorship. This decision, made by administration, is the result...

TPUSA President Oliver Genovese ‘28 stands with former chairman of the Republican National Committee Michael Whatley. Photo courtesy of Oliver Genovese ‘28.

Turning Point USA gains staff advisor, addresses Professor Watchlist

Casey Scheiner, Politics Editor October 15, 2025

Conservative student organization Turning Point USA’s (TPUSA) efforts towards a Davidson chapter move closer to fruition as it completes key administrative matters and establishes a clearer event plan...

Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) spoke about the need to set aside political disagreements in pursuit of the common good.

US Senators Klobuchar, Tillis visit Davidson

Casey Scheiner and Abi Brissett October 15, 2025

Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) sat down Monday night with Davidson President Doug Hicks ‘90 in front of a packed house at the Duke Family Performance Hall. The event was the first...

Students gather at Chick-fil-A.

Chick-fil-A opens after weeks of uncertainty

Halle Carns, Features Editor October 15, 2025

Davidson’s newest dining option, Chick-fil-A, opened on Monday after administrators previously said the location might not open until as late as after winter break due to construction delays. The opening...

Honor Council Chair Maggie Woodward '26 speaks at a mock hearing in the Hance Auditorium.

Honor Council hosts mock hearing to promote transparency

David Anderson Montes Lara, Managing Editor October 15, 2025

The Davidson College Honor Council hosted a mock hearing on Monday in an effort to shed some  transparency on its functions. The Council used a fictional case to walk students through each stage of the...

Davidson's rising cost of attendance reflects a national trend of increasing costs of higher education.

Tuition expected to rise for 2026-2027 school year

Stella Mackler, Managing Editor October 10, 2025

Davidson College tuition is expected to increase for the 2026-2027 academic year. In the past five years, tuition alone, excluding room, board and additional fees, increased by close to $13,000. The consistent...

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