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The Independent Student Newspaper of Davidson College since 1914

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Students spotted unmarked vehicles on Main Street on Saturday morning prompting concern that Border Patrol was in the area.

Students scared for safety as Border Patrol arrives in Charlotte

Stella Mackler, Managing Editor November 15, 2025

U.S. Customs and Border Patrol arrived in Charlotte on Saturday following days of warnings by city and federal officials. Davidson students are monitoring the situation closely and seeking support from...

The Matthew Center for Career Development is housed within the Alvarez College Union. The Center's scheduled event with Palantir on Nov. 18 drew swift pushback from students.

Matthews Center to host Palantir, student group open letters urge cancellation

Aidan Marks, Editor in Chief November 14, 2025

Students are calling on the Matthews Center to cancel an event next week with Davidson alums and Palantir Technologies employees Andy Baay ‘17 and Dana Schrock ‘19. Five student organizations penned...

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

From Center to Department: PPE to become independent major

David Anderson Montes Lara, Managing Editor November 12, 2025

Davidson’s Philosophy, Politics and Economics major is preparing to stand on its own after living under the umbrella of the Center for Interdisciplinary Studies since 2022. PPE’s proposal to exit CIS...

A family at one of 10 space related activity stations made by Davidson Students.

Space Day shows physics can be fun

Novak Chen, Writer November 12, 2025

Students and community members gathered on Chambers Lawn on Saturday for the fourth annual Space Day. The event was sponsored by the Davidson Physics Department and the Society for Physics Students and...

Almost 70% of Davidson voters approved a 1% sales tax increase.

Red Line coming to Davidson, residents hold reservations

Colin Decker, News Editor November 12, 2025

Mecklenburg County voted to approve a sales tax increase from 7.25% to 8.25% with 52.1% of county voters and 68.9% of Davidson voters in support. The tax is expected to raise nearly $20 billion in revenue...

Community members gathered outside the United States Post Office to witness the dedication of "Flames of Honor."

Town dedicates memorial to local veterans

Aidan Marks, Editor in Chief November 11, 2025

The Town of Davidson formally opened a monument commemorating US military veterans following the town’s annual Veterans Day program on Tuesday.  Despite cold and gusty weather, the monument entitled...

Shelves of canned goods inside the Ada Jenkins food pantry.

Mecklenburg County, Davidson residents brace for SNAP cuts

Stella Mackler, Managing Editor November 5, 2025

Food security for thousands of Mecklenburg county residents is on the line as debates over funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program rage on in Washington. The fate of the program is...

Greenwalt said decals he and Rudisill paid for to distinguish Safe Rides from an unmarked white van were removed over summer.

Safe Rides driver resigns citing student safety concerns

Colin Decker, News Editor November 5, 2025

Safe Rides driver Scott Greenwalt resigned last month, alleging that the College limited his ability to do his job well and keep students safe.  Safe Rides is a shuttle service that provides free transportation...

The survey presentation was hosted by the Institute for Public Good which
is set to be housed in a renovated Phi Hall.

Surveys reveal declining trust in Honor Code, discomfort with free expression

David Anderson Montes Lara, Managing Editor November 5, 2025

New campus surveys were presented to students last week by the Institute for Public Good showcasing where Davidson students stand regarding free expression, political belonging and the Honor Code. The...

Professor Hilary Green delivered remarks at the dedication of “With These Hands.”

In wake of memorial dedication, students call for continued action

Saiya Mehta, Arts and Entertainment Editor November 5, 2025

When Clint Smith ’10 delivered the Reynolds Lecture on Oct. 22, he articulated his belief in symbols like monuments and memorials—but, crucially, only when they serve as a call to action for tangible,...

The proposed Red Line will run parallel to Main Street along existing tracks.

Mecklenburg voters confront transit tax referendum

Casey Scheiner and Colin Decker October 29, 2025

Mecklenburg County will vote on a referendum on Nov. 4 that would raise the sales tax rate from 7.25% to 8.25% to fund public transportation projects, including a commuter rail line connecting Davidson...

Doug Hicks '90 and Clint Smith '10 at the Reynolds lecture.

Clint Smith ‘10 returns to Davidson speaking on race and memory

Claire Ireland, News Editor October 29, 2025

Author and poet Clint Smith ’10 delivered the 2025 Reynolds Lecture entitled “Just Beneath the Soil” in conversation with President Doug Hicks ’90. Smith, a writer and poet, used his best selling...

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