Meet the New Co-Editors for the ’25-’26 Free Press
As we approach the end of the 2024-2025 Academic Year, it’s time to reflect on the revitalization of the Free Press as McDaniel’s student-run newspaper. It has been a wild…
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McDaniel Coach Leads Effort on New Track
Westminster, MD—Douglas Renner, a seasoned cross country and track coach, has been a pivotal figure in McDaniel College’s athletics since 1983. Renner’s latest project—the construction of a new track—promises to…
Impact of Algorithms on the Formation of Values and Beliefs
How much of what you believe is based on what you saw, versus what an algorithm decided you should see? As technology advances, personalized algorithms increasingly shape our perspectives,…
The Silent Epidemic: How Poor Diets Are Fueling Lifestyle Diseases
Consider a disease that kills hundreds of thousands of Americans every year, more than smoking, yet goes largely unnoticed in public debate. This is not a fictional crisis. It is…
36th Annual Bothe Lecture Hosts Lady Brion
On the evening of April 1, the warm lights of Coley Rice Lounge cast a golden glow over the room. Over the sea of high-backed chairs stood Lady Brion, Maryland’s…
Why You Should Visit the Writing Center
The Writing Center here at McDaniel is a safe space where students can receive help with their writing, developing ideas, structuring papers, proofreading drafts, and improving overall writing skills. Vanessa…
McDaniel College Professor Hosts Exhibit on Artistry of Motherhood
Dr. Lyneia Richardson stood in the center of Coley Rice Lounge, the low hum of anticipation and air conditioning flowing around her. Her vibrant earrings, shaped like a torso and…
Westminster Community Spotlight: Billy Lyve
I sat down with Billy Lyve to discuss his non-profits and businesses– Find Your Purpose, Wisdom Court Entertainment, and Movers and Shakers, and how he strives to mentor younger kids…
Reducing Anxiety with Body-Based Wellness
Feel the tension, and let it go. Experience, and then release. This was the basis of the overall exercise I was led through the afternoon of February 5th. Taking on…
Carroll County Boys and Girls club provides excellent opportunity for students
The Boys and Girls club of Carroll County is an aftercare program for kids in elementary to high school. The club states their mission as a goal “To enable all…
Empathy: The Lack of the Feeling and How Social Media Affects The Concept
By restricting face-to-face interactions, creating quick, often uninteresting communication, and creating a culture of comparison and competition, social media can damage empathy. Users should pay close attention to this subject…
Challenges of being an International Student
My name is Akasha Campbell. I am an international student from Hong Kong. My family moved to Saudi Arabia directly before I arrived at McDaniel College. I arrived on campus…
Look, Mom, she looks like me!
I didn’t see myself on television or on film until I was 17 years old. It was in the Netflix original series “Sex Education” with the character Ola. Ola was…
Video Games and Mental Health
We are struggling. Whether it be exams, projects, grades, drama, money, or any other type of burden, we are struggling, and have been for a long time. At some point,…
Nationals Fans: Better Luck Next Season
Nationals fans, the season started on March 30th, and you’re already eliminated. Need I say more? At least you have amazing prospects in the minor leagues, and when they turn…
Just Why Is There a Potato Chip Flavor of Everything Imaginable?!
We’ve all seen these weird chip flavors, whether from Lays, Pringles, and Ruffles–some of these flavors are questionable, to say the least. But some are intriguing too. I know I…
Food Court set to replace Glar Dining Hall
[Disclaimer: This article was originally published on April Fools’ Day, and it should not be interpreted as factual reporting.] Englar dining hall is set to be replaced by a brand…
McDaniel Quad will Become Parking Lot
[Disclaimer: This article was originally published on April Fools’ Day, and it should not be interpreted as factual reporting.] The iconic McDaniel Quad could be given a new look as…
New McDaniel Women’s Football Team
[Disclaimer: This article was originally published on April Fools’ Day, and it should not be interpreted as factual reporting.] McDaniel women are coming to the football field! The college is…
Antisemitism: Perspectives From the Political Left and Right: How Each Side’s Views Affect Jewish Americans
Antisemitism is one of the world’s oldest forms of prejudice towards a group of people–Jews. Jewish people around the globe are affected by Antisemitism–whether in New York or Greece. Antisemitism…