The Lighter Side of Campus Safety
Well McDaniel College, I have to congratulate you all for taking my advice on relieving yourselves in the proper locations this week, opting for toilets instead of parking lots and…
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Film Club 2: The Revival
On Sept. 12, students gathered in Decker Auditorium for Film Club’s first meeting of the year. The event kicked off with talks from Professor of Cinema Richard Brett and Sophomore…
Alumni Hall: Home to Serious Renovations
Big changes have come to Alumni Hall, home to McDaniel College’s Theatre Arts department and numerous plays and events. Workers were actualizing substantial renovations to the Dorothy Elderdice Theatre, commonly called the…
Global Fellows Debate Olympic Host City Selection
It was a packed crowd in the Forum as the Global Fellows gathered for their third annual Global Colloquium, this year on the Geopolitics of Olympic Host City Selection, with…
McDaniel Beat by Muhlenberg in Home Opener 59-10
McDaniel came into the game with a 1-1 record. Muhlenburg had a 2-0 record. McDaniel lost in a crushing defeat, where the ball was slung around at will. Sophomore quarterback…
Four Netflix Faves to Get You Through the Semester
What greater joy is there in college life than sitting in your comfiest pajamas at 6 p.m., skipping out on Glar for a bowl of ice cream, and a full…
Take Me to Your Leaders: A Take on McDaniel’s First Student Leadership Conference
We all know that McDaniel has been through a lot of changes within the past year. What people don’t seem to notice is that many of these changes have all…
Film Review: Le bonheur d’Elza
Le bonheur d’Elza (2010) is a French film directed by Mariette Monpierre. The premise of this film is Elza’s search for identity. After moving to France as a child due…
The Lighter Side of Campus Safety
Another school year, and here again, like that crazy uncle your parents told you to stay away from at Thanksgiving, it’s The Lighter Side of Campus Safety. And while San…
Scotland’s Independence Referendum: What You Need to Know
On Sept. 18, Scotland will vote to decide whether or not they will become an independent country. With the polls showing that Yes and No are neck and neck—with Yes…
Oui Oui! Le français! Beyond France through the lens of a camera
When you watch a French movie, what comes to your mind? The streets of Paris? The Eiffel Tower? Baguettes? Men with berets and striped shirts walking down the street? If…
VanJess: An R&B Duo Ready to Shine
Ivana and Jessica Nwokike make up the dynamic duo that is arguably one of the most talented R&B groups in existence. The Nigerian sisters merged their names into VanJess, mirroring…
On a Roll: Local Baker Shares Success Story
Students are curious to see what’s going on behind the windows of the recently closed Heinz Bakery. Early-birds who used to start their mornings with a walk into town for…
60 Seconds: A New Semester
With the new semester now underway, excitement is in the air. Students of Professor Ambrose’s Newspaper Practicum course asked McDaniel students, faculty, and staff what they’re looking forward to most…
Welcome Week is Here
Now that everyone is back on the Hill for the fall semester, it’s time for Welcome Week. Sponsored by the Office of Student Engagement, Welcome Week activities are a chance…
Class of 2018 “Rings In” in First-Ever Nighttime Bell Ringing Ceremony
Surrounded by floodlights, Red Square was aglow on the first evening of New Student Orientation. Students of McDaniel’s First Year Team began to line up outside of Old Main Bell…
McDaniel 2018 Karaoke and Wings
Welcome from the Editors
On behalf of the McDaniel Free Press, we would like to give all of you a warm welcome as we get ready to start a new year. Whether you’re first…
Letter to the Editor: A Letter to First Year Students
Dear First Years, Welcome to McDaniel! I am so excited for you to start this journey at the best college in the world. I fell more and more in love…
60 Seconds: Tips for Your First Year
Your first year at McDaniel has arrived, class of 2018! To help you make the best of it, check out these tips on how to navigate academics and college life…