Social Media and the 2016 Election
The 2016 Presidential Election is less than a year away and the Grand Old Party (GOP) and Democratic debates are getting Americans familiar with each candidate. There has been a shift…
Features
Dr. Mona Becker: A Little Bit of Everything
Dr. Mona Becker of the Environmental Studies Department has an unusual connection to the Westminster community: she is currently a sitting councilwoman on the Westminster City Council after being elected…
SmartTALK with Nupur Parekh Flynn
On Nov. 11 at 7pm, McDaniel alumna Nupur Parekh Flynn, class of 1994, returned to McDaniel for one of its SmartTALKs. Flynn was a pioneer of international studies at McDaniel. She…
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…
RA Event – Everything you want to know about sex but you’re too afraid to ask
Six RAs from McDaniel Hall and DMC gathered in the lobby of Hill Hall Wednesday night to play a game – everything you want to know about sex but you’re too…
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…
President Casey on North Village, Ratings and Tailgating
There have been a lot of changes across campus already this semester, and so we sat down with President Roger Casey to see what students, faculty and staff can look…
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…
Big Changes Expected with New Campus Safety Director
With the beginning of the new school year, students were introduced to the new director of campus safety, Jim Hamrick. Hamrick was hired to fill the spot vacated by Mike…
A Minty-Fresh Start to the Year with the Student Alumni Council
About 150 students attended the Student Alumni Council’s first Mug Event of the year outside of Glar earlier this month. “Mug events are fun, on top of giving you an…
From Student to Employee: Erin Giles and the First Stop Office
Many returning students may have noticed her continued presence: Erin Giles, despite graduating earlier this year, continues to be heavily involved on campus. Giles is very excited to be returning to…
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…
New Additions to McDaniel Student Organizations – Part 2
2015 is the year of new growth at McDaniel. With a number of new organizations joining the McDaniel community, The Office of Student Engagement (OSE) prepares for what might be…
Donkey Kong to Shakespeare: A Profile of Paul Zajac
You may have seen him in Glar or walking across campus. He’s clearly not a student, but also seems too young to be a professor. He’s as new to the…
Tuition in 2016 Politics: What’s Next?
Although it is not even 2016 yet, the campaign race is in full swing. Where do the five Democratic and 18 Republican candidates stand on the swelling costs of higher education? Most, if…
New Additions to McDaniel Student Organizations – Part 1
2015 is the year of new growth at McDaniel. With a number of new organizations joining the McDaniel community, The Office of Student Engagement (OSE) prepares for what might be…
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…
A Night to Remember: Riding Along with Westminster PD
Disclaimer: Any vagueness in this article is due to limitations on information I can legally state, due to the nature of the events involved. In Westminster, as with the majority…