War in Iraq and ROTC inspire cadets
by Rachel Hooper, Features Co-Editor The impact of the Iraq war on McDaniel’s ROTC program has produced more focused and dedicated cadets who are almost certain that they will be…
May 2008
Gas prices on the rise with no relief in sight
The Summer Months By Chris Higgs First it was $2.00 a gallon. Then it was $3.00 a gallon. Now fuel is over $3.50 a gallon with more price hikes in…
Debunking the Balkan historical myths
Bosnian Fulbright scholar Dr. Dubravko Lovrenovic visits McDaniel, speaks to students By Kim Staub, Contributor Winston Churchill once said, “The Balkans have produced more history than it can consume.” Indeed,…
Commuter Student Association involved in activities on and off campus
By Ashleigh Smith Commuters make up about 20% of McDaniel College’s undergraduate program, according to the college’s handbook, and all of them, approximately 340, are represented by one campus group,…
Denials outweigh approvals in air conditioner lottery
Until dormitories are renovated, policies, questions over air conditioners will remain By Leslie Shirk The lottery pool for an air conditioner has become increasingly difficult this year. As the trend…
Editor V. Guru
Who will represent the Eastern Conference in the NBA Finals? Editor: logo In my mind, I think the Boston Three-Party of Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce, and Ray Allen are going…
Funding of team budgets satisfies coaches
By Michelle Menner Deciding the individual budgets for each athletic team is like trying to give equal playing time to all the members of the basketball team; everyone just isn’t…
Some teams’ starts surprise fans, effectiveness of big off-season moves too early to tell
By David Nasongkhla, Commentary Co-Editor The baseball season is finally under way, and with it comes a lot of early surprises. All the off-season trades and acquisitions garnered a lot…
Controversy transcends Beijing Olympics
By Jeff Davis The 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China has been marked by a heated debate. During the months leading up to it, many have questioned the Chinese government….
Mary Grace ‘amazing’ as team manager
By Garrett Eagan, McDaniel Guru With teams at McDaniel, we forget the behind the scenes people who make the difference. Sophomore Mary Grace Gonzalez is both a matriarch and friend…
Fireballs take intramural volleyball championship
By Leslie Shirk Pumped up and ready to play, team Omega and team Fireball went head to head Monday, April 28, in the championship round of intramural volleyball. Winning two…
I would call myself the best editor ever
By Mike Habegger, Co-Editor in Chief It’s been quite the ride for me at the McDaniel Free Press over the past few years. From controversy to good writing, from new…