Jarboe sets new wins mark
Recently, Jarboe became the most “winningist” basketball player at McDaniel College. Having started playing basketball earlier than the development of his memory, Jarboe was destined to play throughout elementary, middle,…
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When Glar Goes Away
As we have all been made aware by the large Plexiglas and plywood barriers, Glar is not what it used to be. So, while these renovations are fully welcomed, all…
Hilltop 7 Promotes Random Acts of Kindness
The Hilltop Seven wants to make your day. Haven’t heard of them? As The Hilltop Seven (H7) explain, they are “a group of seven anonymous students at McDaniel College that…
Where in Westminster?
Are you stuck on the Hill, or do you know the town? My challenge for you: Where did I take this picture? It’s within walking distance. Send a short description…
McDaniel College will be moving forward with new athletic director
Beginning Monday, Feb. 21, Women’s head basketball coach Becky Martin will assume the role as interim athletic director (AD), and McDaniel’s current AD Jamie Smith will be stepping down. After…
Making Magic in the Madrigals
The college choir, according to Music Department Chair Margaret Boudreaux, mirrors the philosophy and purpose of the Madrigals that existed during the Renaissance, around the 16th century. The group didn’t…
A Day in the Life of McDaniel
Meet the McDaniel Staff
Name: Erica Immler Position on Campus: Outreach Coordinator for Alumni Relations and Annual Giving What has been your best experience on the job? Interacting with Callers in the phone center…
McDaniel students attend BMore Proud Summit
“There’s just something electric in the air right now,” said Mikki Lambert, the co-chair of the BMORE PROUD Leadership Summit. On Saturday, Feb. 12, a group of McDaniel Students attended…
Ashtray Issue in Garden Apartments
At the beginning of the semester, residents of the Gardens Apartments may have noticed something missing, namely, the flowerpot-esque ashtrays that once sat outside of the entrance to each building….
McDaniel Students Cycle, Inspire, & Unite for Cancer
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, cancer claimed the lives of 562,875 people in the United States last year. This summer, senior Chris Bolesta and freshman Maria…
8th Annual Foreign Film Festival
Bienvenido! Bienvenue! All students are welcome to the 8th Annual Foreign Film Festival being held at the Carroll Arts Center on West Main Street every Friday night in February at…
Fun Gym Alternatives
So I am sure everyone knows that weight is a hard thing to manage, especially when there is yummy food present and entertaining television programs at our disposal. Sitting down…
60 Seconds: Egyptian Revolution
How do you feel about the outcome of Egypt? “I think the President stepping down accomplishes nothing. It’s not the president at fault, it’s the government….you can’t just throw away…
The Flu on Campus
The flu has arrived with force at McDaniel College this season. Ironically, during the time this story was being written, two of the Wellness Center receptionists contracted the flu. Dana…
Prank calls are problems for local pizza parlor
Prank call problems for local pizza parlor. Prank calls to a local pizza parlor are costing the business as much as $100 per day. Westminster-based Mustang Pizza and Subs noticed…
Men’s soccer team looks toward the future
This past fall season the McDaniel men’s soccer team faced some serious charges and accusations about hazing within the soccer program. Now, with the spring season around the corner the…
Free Press brings a new era online
Stop the presses. Literally. Temporarily? The next two issues of the Free Press will be going green and moving almost entirely onto the website (http://mcdanielfreepress.com). Almost entirely? Yes. Every two…
President Casey Announces Changes Ahead at McDaniel
According to an email sent by President Roger Casey the morning of Feb. 7, McDaniel can expect a number of changes ahead. The athletic department will begin a search shortly…
Out Pick Nick
With the football season officially over, sports fans are scrambling for something to get them through a cold, snowy winter. This also leaves the Out Pick Nick feature scrambling for…