Student Portal Seeks to Simplify Students’ Web Experience
Students returning to McDaniel College have noticed a plethora of changes the college has made over the past few months. One of the biggest – and most talked about –…
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Profile: Writing Center Director Josh Ambrose
Where did you work before McDaniel? I was working at George Mason University in Virginia as an Assistant Writing Director. I also taught and directed a summer…
Fifty Shades of Grey Book Review
For the past several weeks, the number one book in America has been the incredibly popular ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’, by E.L. James. For those of you who don’t know,…
A Statement from Dean Gerl
Editor’s Note: Beth Gerl, Vice President and Dean of Student Affairs at McDaniel College, has sent The Free Press the following statement regarding Jason Stein’s letter to the editor on Englar…
Local Farm Museum has more to offer than students may think
Since 1985, thousands of rosy-cheeked wine drinkers have flocked to the Maryland Wine Festival at the Carroll County Farm Museum. This year the event featured 37 different Maryland wineries from…
Studying abroad brings life experiences, fun
“I went abroad to better my Spanish, to learn it in a more authentic setting and experience a culture first hand, not learn it from a book” explained Brandon Morfoot….
Out Pick Elec and Dan: Week 3
This week Dan and Elec face competition from Senior Greg Nolen. Greg is a History major and Journalism minor, who has been writing for The Free Press for two years….
Sex on the Hill : It’s Okay to Talk About It: Bringing Sex Outside of the Bedroom
Call it what you want: a deeper expression of love, a passionate act of lust, a result of one too many drinks and poor decision making. It all comes back…
Bringing new meaning to the word ‘Glarbage’
If you haven’t heard the usual adages about how similar Sodexo’s offerings in Englar Dining Hall are to prison food (we’re just one tier away…), hopefully my experience should give…
McDaniel offers many opportunities for student musicians to perform live
An intricate guitar lick, one hauntingly heavy bass line, a mind blowing drum solo, and the perfectly timed drop. These are just a few of the things that musicians…
A Better Writing Center Means Better Writing
The McDaniel College Writing Center is facing new changes. Josh Ambrose, the Writing Center’s new director, explained them. This year, the Writing Center is offering a great environment for students,…
McDaniel’s Harlow Pool Gets A Facelift
McDaniel’s Harlow Pool shut down in mid-August for renovations and reopened on the 23rd. More reliable wall-mounted showers were installed, the pool was drained, and the ceilings were pressure-washed. …
Out Pick Elec And Dan: Week 1
Finally, the time we have all been waiting for is back. The NFL season has kicked off with the Cowboys beating the New York Giants. And although it was great…
New Center for Experience and Opportunity offers “one-stop shop” for experiential learning
Imagine an office on campus where you can go to find employment, internships, and service learning. This is precisely what the new Center for Experience and Opportunity (CEO) has to…
Hoover Renovations to Add More Creative Spaces
On October 13, 1991, Hoover Library was dedicated and named for Dr. Samuel H. and Elsie W. Hoover. Now, almost 22 years later, Hoover Library is facing some of its…
McDaniel Design Star competition seeks to find most stylish dorm rooms
Do you like space planning, color palettes, and interior design? Do you watch too much HGTV? Is your dorm room just pretty awesome? If you’re a resident of North Village…
ODMA Event “Talkin’ ‘Bout My Generation Connects With Freshmen Despite Flaws
One of the final events of orientation for freshmen this year was the “Talkin’ ‘Bout My Generation” performance, an event meant to promote acceptance of all people no matter their…
New convenience store to replace Budapest Cafe; Green Terrace no longer open for service
By now, most members of the McDaniel community have realized that the Budapest Cafe is gone. Blocked off with paper-covered glass doors, what lies within has been a mystery –…
5 Best and Worst Things I’ve Done in College
Choosing to go to McDaniel was probably the best decision I made in my college career. It was a lucky one because part of me wanted to go to a…
McDaniel1Card Seeks to Improve Campus Life
When students return to campus for the 2012-2013 Academic year, one of the many new additions that will greet them is the McDaniel1Card system. McDaniel1Card can be summed up as…