Sex on the Hill: Understanding the anatomy ensures orgasm
The sensation can be described in many different ways: a pressure or tension with a sudden burst of release; an explosion; almost like a yawn. No matter how one describes…
October 2007
Policy about painting letters on field under consideration
This homecoming could be the last for underground Greek letters on field By Greg Pfeiffer The view at Bair Stadium may not be as colorful this homecoming. The long-held tradition…
Runaway teen still missing
Details surrounding missing girl remain vague By Katelynn McGinley Signs posted around North Village the morning of Thursday, September 27 alerted the campus that a teenaged girl was missing and…
Founders’ Convocation honors Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and others
By Laura Hutton, News Co-Editor Contributions by Geoff Peckham On Saturday, September 29, McDaniel College held its first Founders Convocation since the 125th anniversary of the school 15 years ago….
McDaniel honors alum and war hero Bates
By Geoff Peckham, News Co-Editor If you were to ask Baron Bates about his father’s college years, he would probably say very firmly that Western Maryland College played a large…
The Lighter Side of the Campus Safety Blotter
Missing roommates? Fire alarms ringing at all hours? It’s all part of the lighter side. Editor’s Note: This weekly piece highlights some of the more inane calls and incidents to…
WMCR radio hopes to reach beyond campus
“That’s what we’re working toward and I’m sure it’s very close.” ~ Deborah Vance By Bethany Grov? WMCR, McDaniel College’s radio station, has struggled for airtime over the past year…
Freshmen and Facebook
Facebook is outlet for new students to meet each other and feel more comfortable about college. But does it work? By Juliann Guiffre Everyone remembers those last few months of…
Students vow to ‘finish the fight’
Campus gamers excited over the release of Halo 3 By Garrett Eagan, McDaniel Guru September 25 is usually just a normal day to many people, especially students. Being a Tuesday…
English department colleagues launch literary first with book
Panek and Bendel-Simso send three-hundered-fifty page manuscript to editor By Dave Robertson “It has long been an axiom of mine that the little things are infinitely the most important.” ~Sir…
Sexual assault investigation continues
By Stacey Eyler, Commentary Co-Editor As reported in the September 27 issue of The McDaniel Free Press, a female McDaniel College student was sexually assaulted by a male McDaniel College…
White students outnumber minorities 8 to 1
For stronger turnout, minority recruitment is currently being reworked and developed By Laura Hutton, News Co-Editor Over the past three years, the percentages of minorities at McDaniel College have been…
Operation: ‘tote bag’
By Michelle Menner Where are all the purses? About two weeks ago, another staff reporter and I conducted some fashion field work. Our mission: to find and weigh the biggest…
New boutique has Westminster ‘Tickled Pink’
Local store boasts large collection of ‘one-of-a-kind’ items for sale By Roxanne Fleischer “We wanted people to be ‘Tickled Pink’ that they came into our boutique!” Kim Dunworth and Karen…
Main Street welcomes Mediterranean restaurant
Across from BB&T, Seiramis Grill offers a unique menu at a reasonable price By Cori Simpson, Features Co-Editor The small white building on the corner of Main Street and John…
Movie Review: Across the Universe is ‘visually stunning, phenomenal, powerful’
By Christina Hinkle If you’re looking for a movie that is romantic, powerful, and visually stunning, then Across the Universe is a must-see. The film takes place during the Vietnam…
Stylish: Make the seasonal transition–Fall into Fashion
By Michelle Menner The autumn breeze whipped around my bare legs as I walked out of Blanche one early October morning. On my walk to class at Hill Hall my…
This Day in History – October 11, 2001
The Polaroid Corporation files for federal bankruptcy protection By Christine Boynton, Commentary Co-Editor A picture’s worth a thousand words. If that’s the case, it’s a good thing I don’t print…
Fall Break provides a time to recharge
The short break signifies a sigh of relief for many students By Kate Delenick Step outside of your dorm or apartment and really take a look around campus. I mean…
EAC seeing red over lack of green
By Christine Boynton, Commentary Co-Editor If you’re sick of breaking the plastic tongs of your fork with salad bar carrots, join the club, or perhaps the committee. T h e…