Campus announcements to charge by the word
The campus announcements email has become overloaded with information, and a smaller portion of the student body as a whole is reading them as the years go by. In order…
Articles by Laurel Pogue
Student still late for class, despite no longer needing to leave bed
“I had it down to an exact science,” said Rebecca Brandon, class of 2022, on her 8 a.m. English class with Roger Finch, PhD. “I would wake up at 7:30,…
McDaniel’s 2020 commencement ceremony canceled
On March 27, President Roger Casey sent an email to members of the class of 2020 to formally announce that the May 23 commencement ceremonies, for both the undergraduate and…
Room and board to be refunded for remaining weeks of Spring 2020 semester
Yesterday afternoon, the Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees met to discuss continuing courses of action as the College confronts the COVID-19 pandemic. In an email update that same…
McDaniel moves to new online housing lottery system
This year, the housing lottery system has received a 21st century update. Traditionally, the housing lottery has been conducted through in-person events, which sometimes left students waiting hours to choose…
Wellness Center to offer three new therapy groups
This semester, the Wellness Center is expanding its offerings for students seeking counseling to include multiple options for group therapy. These groups are themed around students who have similar identity…
Where in Westminster: The Yellow Door
Down on Main Street, a yellow door distinctively stands out, and inside is a unique local business. Taylor Stetson, the owner of The Yellow Door, has been selling comic books…
Residence hall bulletin boards face vandalism
On Oct. 30, an email was sent to the campus population from the Office of Residence Life, alerting the community to bulletin board vandalism that had occurred in the residence…
Progressive Student Union hosts Halloween coffee house
On Oct. 31, McDaniel’s Progressive Student Union hosted a coffee house and open mic night in Ensor Lounge. During this event, snacks and drinks were available, and students were encouraged…
McDaniel.edu update to launch Fall 2019
For the past year, a new website for mcdaniel.edu has been in development. The cross-campus team that has worked on this project included representatives from “all divisions on campus,” including…
I.T. implements campus-wide updates
Over the summer and in the past few weeks, the McDaniel networks have undergone a few changes and had several instances of maintenance. The I.T. department has sent out regular…
Senior Editor: Emma Carter
Emma Carter, Free Press co-editor-in-chief, will be graduating at the end of this semester with majors in French and communication. She has been on staff of the Free Press for all four…
McComics: April 28
Another print issue means another round of comics! This time you’ll find below comics following the theme of “The Ocean” by Hannah Maxwell and Nathan Wright.
The hidden meanings in horror films
When you watch a movie, how often do you question the meaning behind it? For decades, filmmakers have incorporated symbolic references to real-world events in their work while still providing…
Annual United event to take place Friday
This Friday, April 12, the annual United event will be taking place once more. United is a showcase of the cultural and ethnic organizations of the campus, this year comprised…
Student complains about assignment, had ample time to finish it over break
Remy Travers, a sophomore political science major, has a 15-page research paper due tomorrow, and he needs everyone to know that. “I’m very busy,” he said, when asked about how…
McHoroscopes: Your sign and your new major
Spring is a time for change, and some people may be finding that their current major just doesn’t suit them any more. Some underclassmen may not yet have a major…
McDaniel theater department to perform edgy rock musical
The McDaniel theater department has decided to branch out this semester and perform a rock musical, with some hard-hitting themes. The musical is an adaptation of a 1987 film that…
McComics: March
With spring theoretically on the horizon, this week’s comics from Nathan Wright, Clint Wright, and Olivia Culver are following the theme of “springtime” and can be read below.
McComics: February 24
With the second print issue of the semester upon us, it is time for the second batch of McComics! This week’s theme was love, and below you will see comics…