New Student Orientation Schedule 2014
Wednesday Aug. 20 Resident Student Key Pick Up and Move In 8 to 11 a.m., Klitzberg Pavilion New Student Welcome Center 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., The Forum, Decker College…
2014
McDaniel Seniors Interview
Bill Sands 1. What’s your favorite place on campus and why? Harvey Stone Park. It’s a nice private place to be alone and appreciate the beauty of Westminster. 2. What’s…
Senior Editors Have Fond Memories and Big Plans
With graduation around the corner, seniors across campus are finishing up capstone projects and other coursework and preparing for what’s next in their lives. The graduating editors of the…
Kelsey Gondek: How Theater Affected My College Experience
Senior Profile: Kelsey Gondek Starring in such performances as Good Soul of Szechuan (Wang the water-seller), Hairspray (Tracy Turnblad) and Pygmalion (Mrs. Higgins), 22-year-old theatre major Kelsey Gondek is one…
Four Seasons in One Month
2014 has seen some crazy things so far; Miley Cyrus brought high-buns back into style, Shawn White lost his snowboarding title to a 14 year old Russian boy, Paul Walker…
Emoff Amofa Reflects on College Involvement and Education
As soon as I looked up, Emoff Amofa, a current senior, walked through the backdoor of Klitzburg Pavilion and set his bike helmet down on the seat next to me….
Student Organizations Win Griswold-Zepp Award
Roger Isom – Fitness Buddies Fitness Buddies grew out of a pilot project in the spring semester of 2013. Sophomore Roger Isom organized the project as an initiative to inspire…
Journalism is a Two-Way Street: The Responsibilities of Journalists and Their Audiences
This year, the members of the Free Press staff have learned a lot about journalism, through the Newspaper Practicum class and by attending weekly meetings. We have expanded our skill…
Learning for Ourselves: A Reflection on Education
As the year winds down and we all begin to panic as we remember the due dates of the semester-long papers and the final exams that loom in the near…
Commissioner Robin Frazier to be held in contempt of court
Carroll County Commissioner Robin Fraizer has been making national news of late. The conservative commissioner had been praying during the beginning of meetings, using sectarian language (prayers referencing Jesus),…
Md. Governor Discusses Education and Post-Gubernatorial Plans
O’Malley, whose second and final term as governor of Maryland ends in January, discussed his contributions to Maryland’s higher education system in a April 29 roundtable with college reporters. In…
The Effects of Common Core on Our Education System
The Common Core refers to a set of learning goals, or standards, for grades K-12 in English language arts/literacy and mathematics. These standards are designed to ensure that upon graduation…
Political Science Professor Dr. Charles E. Neal to Retire After Spring 2014 Semester
When political science professor Dr. Charles E. Neal turns in his students’ final grades this semester, it will mark an end to a 36-year career at McDaniel College. Beginning his…
Ringing the Bell: A Look into the Superstition
“If you don’t ring the bell in as a freshman, you’ll never ring out as a senior.” It seems that many students are aware of this McDaniel-centered superstition. There are…
Sex on the Hill: Taking Group Work to a Whole New Level
College is a place for young people to expand their knowledge of the world as well as knowledge of their selves as individuals by being immersed in a community where…
The Return of the Queen Drag Show Succeeds Despite Obstacles
The second drag show in the history of McDaniel, hosted by Allies on April 23, got off to a rocky start. Two of the three performers arrived late and, as…
Shakespeare in the Square: A Photo Essay
The Importance of College Education for Urban Students
Higher education is a fundamental of learning for many people. However, it’s not equally accessible to everyone, particularly those in urban cities. Most high schools in Baltimore City lack the…
The Working Poor: What it Takes to Stay Afloat
The working poor are a growing class within the United States. Those who fall below the poverty line, some 46.2 million (2011), have gotten there primarily because of two reasons:…
Sex on the Hill: Crushing on the Prof
Instead of paying attention to what is being written on the board, are you spending your class time daydreaming about your biology professor’s cute butt, or doodling hearts in the…