60 Seconds: Current TV Binges
When not working on assignments, students like to relax while watching some shows. Students were asked what their current “binge” show is: Chris Spahn, sophomore, undecided Current binge: Steven Universe…
Features
The 2016 Presidential Candidates on Higher Education
Hillary Clinton The cost of a college education has become a central issue in Democrat Hillary Clinton’s platform, with the candidate believing that the cost of education is holding the economy…
Trump Supporters: A Stigma
Editor’s note: this article was written before the string of sexual assault allegations regarding Mr. Trump. Geraci has not withdrawn his support. Among their generally more left-leaning peers, young Trump…
Dealing With Student Debt
The dream of a successful life via education tends to lead to unwanted yet unavoidable student debt—sometimes amounting to tens of thousands of dollars. Accounting professor Kerry Duvall recognized this issue, and with…
Where in Westminster: King Park
Located at 43 Chase Street, just four blocks off Main Street, lies the City of Westminster’s King Park: a pleasant, spacious facility for the community. According to the City, the land…
McDaniel Dining Part Four: Reusable Container Program?
All students struggle with packed schedules at some point or another, causing their diets to be neglected. This has brought up the prospect of implementing a reusable container program among…
Wine in Westminster
This weekend, a community larger than McDaniel’s entire student population gathered on the grounds of the Carroll County Farm Museum to eat, and more importantly, to drink wine. The 33rd Annual…
Downunder: From the Inside Looking Out
Anybody who’s anybody at McDaniel College knows about Bar Thursday at Downunder, located at 4 W Main St, Westminster, MD 21157. It’s the one night of the week when all students…
A Look at the Presidential Candidates’ Positions
Though there are four candidates running for presidency, only Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton will be in the first debate on Sep. 26th. The following details their positions on immigration, taxation, healthcare, as…
Coming to America: A New Perspective on Immigration
Carol Zaru, professor of Arabic at McDaniel College, was born and raised in Palestine. She came to the U.S. twice: first to get her college degree, then to live here with…
Is College Worth Your While?
Within the last ten years the apparent need for a college education has grown exponentially. Students hear horror stories about being unable to even get a job without a college…
Professor Donald Lavin’s Legend
Professor Donald Lavin received his MPA/MBA at Loyola College. He is a certified public accountant (CPA) who teaches courses in his areas of expertise, including business ethics, corporate finance, principles…
McPlaylist of the Month: September
Looking for new music to listen to while you study, eat Glar, or just sit around your dorm doing nothing? We’ve got you covered. The Free Press is launching its…
Third Culture Building: Intercultural Relationship Goals
“It was always my dream to live in another country,” says Dr. Robert Trader, Associate Professor of Communication at McDaniel College. After studying Japanese in college, he put this dream…
Remembering Mike Marks
Entering the 2016-2017 school year at McDaniel, there is much excitement around the new turf field. The facelift, which was estimated at well over $1 million dollars, welcomes back students with…
Elizabeth Davis: A Student’s Guide to the World
There’s a new face in the Center for Experience and Opportunity, in a newly renamed position and relocated office: Elizabeth Davis, the Director for International & Off-Campus Programs. Davis’ journey…
Where in Westminster: Emerald Hill
At 1838 Emerald Hill Lane sits Westminster’s City Hall. The elegant white walls rise up the entirety of the two story facade with large, square windows blocked out every few…
A Day in the Life of a Therapy Animal
Therapy animals are becoming more and more prominent, especially with young adults who suffer with depression and various anxiety disorders. McDaniel student Sarah Kvech was encouraged to get a therapy animal…
Photo Essay: A Day in the Life of an Athlete
Beguiled: A Profile on Steven “Bo” Eckard
Editor’s note: This profile was written in October 2015, with its writer deciding to share it with the Free Press after the news of Professor Bo Eckard’s passing. According to the…