A Farewell to McDaniel Free Press
I joined McDaniel Free Press during the spring 2025 semester as a writer, unsure of where the experience might lead. As I moved into the following academic year, I was…
2026
Packing Smart for McDaniel Budapest: Your Essential Study Abroad Guide
Heading from McDaniel College in Maryland to the Budapest campus is an exciting adventure. Known as the Pearl of the Danube, Budapest offers stunning architecture, vibrant student life, thermal baths,…
Inflation Raises Costs Across McDaniel Athletics
Inflation has not spared college athletics, and McDaniel College programs are feeling the effects. Over the past three years, rising costs for equipment, officials, food and facilities have placed increased strain on…
Recycling at McDaniel College
You can often see a blue recycling bin next to a trash can in many places around campus and also some that are outside with a designated spot for items to be recycled. The items inside of…
Student Friendly Places to Eat
Have you been looking for places to go eat with friends? Are you sick of food from Glar and the pub? Do you want to go out to some places…
April 2026 McDaniel Comic
Growing the World We want, a look into the Ruha Benjamin Lecture
“It may be the end of the world, but there are other worlds” – Ruha Benjamin, February 19, 2026. It is truly a foreboding statement, isn’t it? This idea that the world…
Local Style, Community Heart: Inside Revival Station
In January 2024, Michelle Hill opened the doors to her women’s consignment boutique—an inviting, community focused shop built on the belief that everyone deserves access to quality fashion. Just two…
Media shapes student life at McDaniel College
Westminster, Md. -The past few years have been a rollercoaster for many faculty members along with students to adjust to the rapidly changing environment that is the media and digital…
Englar Dining Hall Rebranded as McDaniel’s Newest Residence Hall
[Disclaimer: This article was originally published on April Fools’ Day, and it should not be interpreted as factual reporting.] WESTMINSTER, Md. — In response to rising student enrollment and an ongoing need…
Campus Dining Gets the Memo: ‘Eat Mor Chiken’ This Fall
[Disclaimer: This article was originally published on April Fools’ Day, and it should not be interpreted as factual reporting.] McDaniel College is set to welcome its newest dining option this fall: a full-service Chick-fil-A…
From Mud to Masterpieces: An Insight Into Clarissa Pezone’s Life as an Artist
Clarissa Pezone, a local artist who lives in Baltimore, Maryland, gave insight into her life and what drives her to create at a lecture held at McDaniel College. Her practice consists of predominantly ceramic sculpture…
Why Central and Eastern Europe is Ideal for Budgeting Students in 2026
While Europe is known for higher costs, Central and Eastern Europe are excellent destinations for budget-conscious students. With tourism recovering after the pandemic, prices remain very reasonable. Hostels cost €10-€20 per night, street food…
McDaniel Cross Country Could See Changes Under Equal Distance Movement
WESTMINSTER, Md. — A growing national effort to equalize men’s and women’s race distances in collegiate cross country is prompting discussion at McDaniel College, where coaches and athletes are weighing…
McDaniel Prepares for ‘9 to 5’: Director Reflects on Bringing the Show to Campus
This week McDaniel Theatre Department will be putting on the musical “9 to 5.” Based on a 1980 movie of the same name, both musical and movie are classics known for their humor and feminist story. The musical is set to begin…
Break Time Chronicles: What Seniors Did Off Campus
Winter break was a time of rest, excitement, and new experiences. Here is what the seniors of McDaniel College were up to during the break Piper Nagaraj enjoyed a relaxing winter…