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Outpick: Super Bowl Edition

Why the 49ers will win the Super Bowl by Dan Lamond   While a majority of the attention of the Super Bowl has been focused on the head coaching battle…





Sophomore Golfer Holds Impressive Record

Sophomore James Lillie currently holds the lowest season average in the history of the McDaniel Men’s Golf program. In less than two years, this student athlete has made quite a…



Gatekeeping in Advertisements

Natalie Portman, an Oscar winning actress, is the face for Dior’s newest mascara. This ad displays Portman with long lushes eyelashes, promising that if the consumer buys this product their…




The Sound of Silence

Talking about war on the news is never easy. News reporters have this sense that talking about war is a sad experience and should only be reserved for the dead….




Ask Ashley

Ashley is the Free Press’ new advice columnist. She will happily help you with any questions you have without judgement. Send them to amr014!     I have a presentation…




First Generation Problems

The first semester of college is hard. Adjusting to the new environment, making new friends, being separated from family, meeting the new roommate, and taking college-level classes all make for…


The Ultimate Frisbee Club

While other fall sports teams concluded their seasons away from McDaniel, the Ultimate Frisbee Club hosted its own tournament here at home. A combination of current students and alumni came…



The Writing Center Extends Help Online

The help that many overseas and graduate students with papers and other assignments have been looking for is now here — online. The McDaniel Writing Center is now offering online…