Recognition for the “Opposition”
It has been baffling to see my status as a student journalist become so politicized in the past months. With the rise of “fake news” and constant demonization of the…
Articles by Kyle Parks
Book Review: Code Name Verity by Elizabeth Wein
Captured by the Gestapo after crash-landing in Nazi-occupied France, the main character of Code Name Verity is forced to write an account of what has happened to her. Keeping with…
Facing a New Semester in a New World
The Free Press enters this semester in a different world than any our editors or writers entered McDaniel in. The landscape of the college, journalism, and the U.S. itself has…
Where in Westminster: Planet Fitness
Working out has become a norm for many McDaniel student. Merritt Fitness Center is usually filled with students looking to improve their physical health or relieve any kind of stress…
Nyambi Shannon: Aiding the McDaniel Experience
Oftentimes, students don’t acknowledge the mechanics behind on-campus living. Students may not understand why living on campus is generally a comfortable experience where issues are usually resolved quickly, and quietly. One…
A Post-Trump Conversation With President Casey
The election of Donald Trump as president has had a definite impact on the student body of McDaniel, no matter their political views or affiliation. While some students celebrate victory,…
Where in Westminster: Longwell Armory
A mysterious castle-like structure sits at 11 Longwell Ave. in Westminster. Visitors will find what appears to be a medieval fortress bearing the seal of the State of Maryland at…
McDaniel Budapest Unveils New “Flagship” Program
The McDaniel Budapest campus has unveiled its new Cultural Crossroads Program, which will begin in the Spring 2017 semester. The program will see students taking three specially designed, four-credit courses…
The Path Forward
Although Donald Trump did not win the popular vote, he did win the electoral vote, bringing him to presidency. With the results of the presidential election, many Americans might face…
McPlaylist of the Month: November
A few weeks ago many Americans, including myself, made the mistake of underestimating Donald Trump and his supporters. We were too blinded by our privilege to realize that the heart…
Healthy Competition: McDaniel’s Intramural Basketball Program
On Monday and Wednesday nights, sounds of squeaking sneakers, bouncing balls, and shouting teammates fill Old Gill as McDaniel’s intramural basketball teams face off in competition. McDaniel’s Intramural Basketball program…
From the Archives: Crosses, Apathy, Exams, Cinea, and Language Houses
Sept. 24, 2003: “Where Did all the Crosses Go? Big Baker Loses a Piece of its Symbolism.” In this article, author Bailey Fannin tells the real story of McDaniel’s dropping…
From the Archives: The Many Faces of McDaniel’s Student Newspaper
The student news publication at McDaniel has a long and varied history. Dating back more than 90 years, the paper has been known by a variety of names: The Black…
The Freshman 15
Everyone comes to college having heard of the “freshman 15,” the 15 pounds that new students may or may not gain during their first year away at college. Whether it…
McDaniel Theater Company to Present “Hair”
Looking for an escape from end-of-semester stress? The McDaniel Theater Company has just what you are looking for. Come out to McDaniel’s production of the rock musical, “Hair” this week…
Amazing Maze
As the fall season progresses, you may be looking for some festive activities. Maybe you and your friends are looking for something fun to do off campus, which can be…
Copper Corroding Culture: Saving Mes Aynak
Qadir Temori is an archeologist in an ongoing battle. His project, Mes Aynak, is not particularly threatened by decay, with the 5000-year-old site being in remarkably good shape. His prime…
A Time to Cry, A Time to Fight
The news today shook me to the core. It made me not want to roll out of bed, perhaps in the hope that if I curled up and slept all…
Holocaust Survivor Peter Gorog Speaks at McDaniel
Holocaust survivor Peter Gorog visited McDaniel College on Wednesday November 2 to talk about his life story and the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. Gorog was born in Budapest, Hungary on…
The Young Republicans Club: Promoting Political Dialogue
On Thursdays at 9:30 p.m. students gather in Hill 015 to calmly engage in discussions of political theory and their interpretations of current events. These students comprise McDaniel’s recently reformed…