Is everybody drinking?
Brittany Robinson Staff Reporter “That party last night was awfully crazy/ I wish we taped it/ I danced my ass off and had this one girl completely naked/ Drink my…
2010
New Face in Foreign Languages
Emma Simon Features Editor Along with a new class of students, some other new faces have arrived on campus, including Dr. Sonia Kpota-Richardson, the newest addition to the Department of…
The rise of the states’ rights conservatives
Jacob Siegel Staff Reporter What is the difference between the Tea-Party and the Republican party? One might think, based on what they see and hear from the news media, that…
Sex on the Hill: Commitment and Monogamy
Let’s consider the setting: there’s drinking, there’s short skirts, there’s low-cut shirts, there’s people who wander around their residence halls without noticing that their boxers are around their ankles. In…
From Amish Town to the Hill
Cullen Murray-Kemp Staff Reporter Disappointment, confusion, nervousness, slight anxiety, and serious back spasms were a few sweet emotions that I was greeted with when I moved into McDaniel this fall….
Aren’t we better than this?
Hanna Barker Co-Commentary Editor/Art Director I was embarrassed to be sitting in Alumni Hall the night Will and Company performed “The New Faces of America.” “We look to present work…
Birds and bees
Sex Education Pregnancy rates of United States teens, ages 15- 19 years, have continued to increase tremendously throughout recent years. In many places all around the world having children is…
President’s house
Megan Robinson News and Web Editor In early July, 2 College Hill welcomed two new residents: Dr. Robert Casey and his wife, Robyn Allens. Dr. Casey, the ninth president of the…
New President, New School Year
Dr. Roger Casey President My name is Roger Casey. Along with my wife, Robyn Allers, and our entire faculty and staff, I’d like to say, “Welcome home, returning students, and…
Confessions of a Former Freshmen
I almost didn’t join the staff of The McDaniel Free Press freshman year. I was intimidated by the collegiate level, even after my great experiences with newspaper in high school. On…
The music update for McDaniel
Lauren Miller Blog Editor Maryland may not be the musical mother load as say Nashville, New York or LA, but if you know where to look and what you’re looking at…
How to Save a Buck
Emma Simon Features Editor The saying, “Broke College Students” was formulated for one reason: It’s true! With inconsistent daily class schedules, it can be very difficult to get a decent paying…
From the Office of President Joan Develin Coley: A letter
Dear Students of McDaniel College, More than at any other time during my 37-year career here on the Hill, I can most relate to what the seniors are going through…
Check out our Pictures Speak Louder
Updates on Senior Pictures and other Campus Events can be found on our Pictures Speak Louder page. Check ’em out! McDaniel Dance Troop, Photo by Evan Ticknor: Lee Anderson wins…
Alpha Nu Omega Faces Uncertain Future
Kate Delenick Editor in Chief The spring semester for the Alpha Nu Omega Sorority was supposed to be filled with community service, fundraisers, weekly meetings, and social events but that…
Local versus national sororities: the difference
Juliann Guiffre Editor-in-Chief The main difference that sets Local and National Greek organizations apart is one simple fact: for local sororities and fraternities, they are the only of their kind….
McDaniel College’s Greek Investigation Process
Kim Williams Features Editor For an individual student who has violated college policy, the guidelines for what to expect are clearly outlined in the student handbook. However, when investigations into…
Campus buildings starting to mold
Megan Robinson Co News Editor Mold on indoor surface areas can cause serious health problems including throat infections, eye irritation, memory loss, chronic body aches, and more. Surface mold that…
Writing Center Staff Holds ‘Funeral for a Fish’
Wednesday, April 7th, 2010. Spring yawns awake, shaking off the oppressive chains of winter. A few tentative tweets from the birds fill the air, bugs lazily drone and awake, and…
SGA changes allocations process
Maire Hunter Staff Reporter Many people on campus shudder just hearing the word “allocation.” All they can think about is paperwork, waiting, receiving less money than requested, or getting denied…