Ambitious student filmmaker opens short film with shot of alarm clock
Sophomore film student Chet Abrams made history this week after writing, directing and starring in a short film that opens with a shot of an alarm clock. Abrams says the…
Articles by Ciara O'Brien
Student employees see 1B eligibility for COVID-19 vaccine
While COVID-19 case numbers are rising on campus and more safety precautions are being put into effect, some encouraging news has arrived along with the warm March air. As confirmed…
McDaniel faculty members are being equipped with the COVID-19 vaccine
As the COVID-19 vaccine becomes more readily available, some of the McDaniel community is beginning to receive their first doses. Eric Immler, Chief of the Department of Campus Safety, first…
So you’ve signed up for sorority recruitment. Here’s what to expect:
In a time where everyone is isolated and it seems harder than ever to form true connections, perhaps you’ve made the decision to sign up for formal recruitment. Going Greek…
Return to the Hill Committee announces plans for the spring 2021 semester
Amid surging COVID-19 cases, McDaniel will be housing approx. 1100 students and offering in person and hybrid courses on campus this spring semester, with additional safety measures in place. “Over the…
Political polarization and the rise of Donald Trump
Last Wednesday a mob of Trump supporters stormed the Capitol building, halted congressional proceedings, and an emergency recess was called in an effort to protect the congressional representatives present. Members…
20 percent by 2020: Where are we now?
In the fall of 2014, President Roger Casey and Beth Gerl, vice president of student affairs and dean of students at the time, signed the Real Food Challenge during the…
Providing a safe place for election stress and anxiety on the hill
After the end of the 2020 election season, McDaniel College has provided a safe, comfortable place for post-election stress-relief for its students and staff. Some students find their peace in the…
McDaniel Theatre performs “Spoon River Anthology”
On Sept. 25th and 26th, McDaniel College Theatre performed “Spoon River Anthology” live on the hill near the gazebo. This performance of Spoon River Anthology features a musical adaptation by Charles Aidman and was based on Edgar Lee Masters’ collection of free-form poems. The play…
President Casey announces his retirement
On Sept. 24, President Roger Casey announced that he will be retiring as the ninth president of McDaniel College in June 2021. Casey noted that many factors play into this…
Tracy Fleming: sewing connections, masking infections
At the beginning of quarantine earlier this year, McDaniel Staff Member Tracy Fleming did not even know how to sew. Today, she has made over 775 masks and counting. About…
The Plastic Pandemic
Amidst a time of uncertainty and fear due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, environmental awareness has taken a back seat. While focusing on our human contact, possible symptoms, and social…
Fighting the fires of 9/11
Two weeks ago, Friday Sept. 11th marked the nineteenth anniversary of the horrible terrorist attacks on the United States of America. I sat down with Bernie Cornell, a retired member of…
General Federation of Women’s Clubs helps the Westminster Community
The General Federation of Women’s Clubs (GFWC), an organization that has a location right in our Westminster backyard, is impacting the community through the emphasis of making the world a…
Golden Retrievers are GRREAT
Throughout the country, there are many non-profit organizations to be a part of. Notable ones such as NPR, American Red Cross, and the Human Rights Watch, all strive for one…
McDaniel’s low test numbers: too good to be true?
Approaching the sixth week of students living on campus in this unprecedented semester, the college has successfully maintained a low number of positive COVID-19 cases on campus. Over the last month…
McDaniel announces upcoming plans: a bright future for January term, spring semester, and more
The Return to the Hill Committee (RTTH) announced plans for January Term and the Spring Semester. With Covid-19 affecting millions of people, McDaniel has been taking many precautions to ensure…
A tribute to Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Last week, we mourned the loss of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. She was known to many as a champion of women’s rights, and she delivered progressive votes on…
McDaniel welcomes students back for the fall 2020 semester with restrictions
On June 18, the Return to the Hill Committee released their plans for the Fall 2020 semester via email to all McDaniel students. “We look forward to welcoming you back…
Senior Editor: Erin Pogue
As she prepares for graduation, Free Press News Editor Erin Pogue reflects on a college career well spent. Although Pogue will be graduating with a history major and a literature…