Falling Down the Hill
The first week of my junior year was hard. Not because my classes are overwhelming, nor readjusting to Glar. It doesn’t even relate to my attempts at salvaging my neglected social life….
Commentary
A Fractured Campus
McDaniel College has lost its way. Not because of its academics, nor its tuition, nor even some grand purported scheme against organized labor. No. McDaniel has lost its way by…
Reasons to Get in a Voting Booth
Now, I know many of you will not vote today. Voter turnout in the United States is notoriously low, especially in primary contests. And even with year seeing an uptick…
Fastest Sport on Two Feet Spreading around the World
“He gets the ball 25 yards out from the midfielder…he’s got space…no defenders…winds up…SCORES!” The fastbreak is one of the easiest scoring–and most exciting–way to score in lacrosse. They happen…
Should College Athletes Get Paid to Play?
Money, power, and control. These elements fuel high-level college athletics. The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) is in charge of college sports in America. The association is a non-profit organization…
Is Saving Money Really More Important Than Student Enrichment?
Music education is one of the few programs that benefit students across all types of curriculums. With fine arts programs continuing to lose funding across the country, it is important…
The Importance of the Tournament of Champions
The Tournament of Champions, held by the Exercise Science Department at McDaniel College in April, is for students in grades K-12 with orthopedic, visual, and behavioral needs who participate in regular…
Division III Student-Athletes Exercise Balance
Playing a sport competitively at the college level is a big commitment. Balancing school work with athletics can sometimes be a difficult task, but it does not mean your grades…
Losing a Cherished Student, Justine Tinnin
The Free Press staff is saddened by the tragic news of the passing of student Justine Tinnin. This sudden loss is a shock to the entire McDaniel community. It is difficult to…
The Journalist Addresses His Audience
As a journalist, there are a number of things I am in some way required to do as a part of my job. However, this election season, it seems that…
Lighter Side of Campus Safety: Weeks of Feb. 7 and Feb. 14
Well McDaniel, you really never disappoint. Unless, of course, the people you’re disappointing are your parents, because, well, you’re doing a lot of that. Anyhow, I’m back again to sift…
On the Passing of Jeannie Vogel
We at the Free Press were deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Jeannie Vogel, owner of Jeannie Bird’s Café on Main Street. Her death has certainly had an…
I, the Political Hypocrite
Voting is perhaps the greatest symbol of a democratic government. The idea that the populace chooses its leaders is championed, especially in the U.S. with its long tradition of democracy….
Can you NOT be my Valentine, please?
It’s that time of the year again, and no, I’m not talking about Super Bowl weekend, that was last weekend (and Beyonce slayed that Halftime Show!). I’m talking about Valentine’s…
Lighter Side of Campus Safety: January 2016
A new year and a new semester have begun at McDaniel, and it is clear that the student body intends not to disappoint. Indeed, since the beginning of the year,…
What the Frack?
I will always be a kid who was born and raised in Rockaway Beach, New York. Coming from a place where skyscrapers tower over you and do not let a…
Over-Sexualization in the Media: The Blatant Hypocrisy Regarding Portrayals of Male and Female Sexuality
Ladies, take a moment to ask yourself a very serious question: at what age did you first notice men were looking at you sexually? I personally was 9 years old….
Putting the ‘Art’ In Liberal Arts
We go to school on a beautiful campus. The buildings and landscaping are pleasant to look at, and they’re complemented by elegant installations, like the new fountain in front of…
Texting: Toxic or Tactical?
When you walk into a classroom before class, how often do you see people on their cellphones instead of talking to the other people in the room? We live in…
Surf – Travel – Learn: Study abroad with a McDaniel Alum and Surf Tourism Doctor
Studying abroad might not change ‘the world,’ but it might very well change yours. I know it changed mine. I believe for the better. To be candid, when I was…