Composting in Carroll County
In today’s world, recycling and composting are no longer novel ideas. For decades now, counties, cities, towns, and municipalities have had programs in place to filter out one or both…
Lifestyle
Cat Control on Campus
Lucy Benson and Kelly Gibson, both McDaniel juniors, were walking down Pennsylvania Avenue one day when they heard meowing and saw some kittens under a porch. “I was so happy…
60 Seconds: The Best and the Worst of McDaniel
There’s no doubt that McDaniel can be a great place for students; however, like other institutions, there are downsides. Students were asked for their opinions on the best part of McDaniel…
60 Seconds: Halloween
With Halloween just around the corner, many McDaniel students are beginning to put together their plans for the holiday. Students were asked about their Halloween plans as well as if…
60 Seconds: McDaniel Students on Hurricane Joaquin
Weather forecasters are predicting that a hurricane, named Joaquin, will travel over McDaniel this weekend, bringing a lot of rain and wind. McDaniel’s website currently has a notice up stating that…
McDaniel Grafitti: A Hidden World
We at the Free Press went on an expedition to find the graffiti students have left all over the campus. Here’s what we found:
60 Seconds: McDaniel Students On the Republican Debate
As many know, the second debate for the upcoming 2016 Republican primary election took place on Sept 16. Did McDaniel students watch this debate? What stuck out to them/what…
60 Seconds: New Late Enrollment and Withdrawal Charges
Recently, an email was sent out notifying students that they will receive a $30 fee if they enroll in a class after Friday, Aug. 28, 2015 at 4:30pm, with all…
60 Seconds: New Semester and Presidential Race
We asked students what they were excited about this semester and some of their thoughts on the current presidential election race. Janette Carpio First Year Excited About: Meeting new…
To be an Asianist: The ASPAC Experience
While the summer season on The Hill was in full swing, some members of McDaniel were still hitting the books and conducting research for projects that were presented at the…
60 Seconds: Senior Edition
We asked a few seniors to share some advice before they graduate. Lena Marsteller Major: Biology Capstone: About Cypriniformes Advice: Always try your hardest. Colin Evans Major: Psychology…
Enjoying Springtime on the Hill: A Photo Essay
With the weather finally getting warmer McDaniel students are beginning to spend time outside around campus. There are a variety of places for students to enjoy the spring; some are…
60 Seconds: Spring Break Excitement and Plans
We asked McDaniel students and staff, what are you most looking forward to over Spring Break? “I’m looking forward to getting some time to relax, and to not having…
60 Seconds: Super Bowl XLIX Picks
We asked four members of the McDaniel community which team they think will win Super Bowl XLIX. Here are their predictions for the outcome of the big game. Senior Cody Shives thinks that…
Office Objects & Oddities: A Photo Essay
Have you ever wondered what kind of people your professors are outside of their teacher personas? Maybe one of them has an obsession with Willy Wonka or special chalk imported…
The Places Less Traveled: A Photo Essay
60 Seconds: A New Semester
With the new semester now underway, excitement is in the air. Students of Professor Ambrose’s Newspaper Practicum course asked McDaniel students, faculty, and staff what they’re looking forward to most…
60 Seconds: Tips for Your First Year
Your first year at McDaniel has arrived, class of 2018! To help you make the best of it, check out these tips on how to navigate academics and college life…
60 Seconds: Bucket Lists
We asked six members of the McDaniel class of 2017, “What are five items on your bucket list?” Kevin Rosenthal 1. Go to a World Cup 2. Visit the…
60 Seconds: Fall
When do you tell yourself, “It must be fall”? “I know it’s fall when leaves start changing.” Matt Odom, Senior …