Say ‘Bonjour’ to McDaniel’s French Film Festival
For the month of September, McDaniel College hosts the Tournées French Film Festival, a unique festival that has been going on since 2007. Silvia Baage, a professor of French in the…
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McComics: September 16
Below are the comic strips created by students in the communication department’s Communication and Culture course. Check back every Sunday for new comics. The images and content are used…
McComics: Student Artist Biographies
This semester, the Free Press is excited to partner with the communication department’s Communication and Culture course, taught by Associate Professor Robert Lemieux. Each week, students create their own comic strips, which…
James Hamrick, chief of police and director of campus safety, has left McDaniel
Chief of Police and Director of Campus Safety James Hamrick is no longer with the College as of Aug. 29. He leaves after three years at McDaniel. “I appreciate very much…
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ANW: Albert Norman Ward Hall, an upperclassman residence hall next to the gym. Big Baker: Baker Memorial Chapel, the church that is in front of the fountain. Blackboard: An “online classroom” website where…
Dangersauce successfully completes first show of the semester, despite limited members
Despite a significant loss in numbers since last semester, returning members of Dangersauce, McDaniel’s improv comedy troupe, banded together last Friday night to put on the first show of the year in…
IT department unveils technological updates for start of fall semester
In preparation for the arrival of returning upperclassmen, first-year students, and faculty back on the Hill this semester, the IT department has prepared a variety of technological updates on campus….
SGA releases new constitution, executive board changes
After months of reconstruction, SGA has released a new constitution which takes affect immediately. The new document showcases the organization’s new mission statement, which highlights the importance of communication and…
Free Press to partner with Contrast
The Free Press is excited to announce a new partnership with Contrast, McDaniel’s literary magazine and purveyor of the literary arts. We’ll be working closely to bring you the latest…
Mayor of Westminster addresses incoming first-year class
As first-year students continued along their busy Orientation schedule this Saturday, they unknowingly followed President Casey and his wife Robyn Allers down Main Street and into town. Many thought they…
Letter to the Editor: Making the most of college
So you’ve done it. You’re in college now. Many of you probably feel nervously excited, anxious, or perhaps gleeful about your newfound independence. A lot stands ahead in the next…
New McDaniel Local program introduces first-year students to community
Students who found themselves on campus over the summer may have noticed a group of early newcomers to the Hill this year. Their welcome intrusion comes to us courtesy of…
Multi-million dollar renovations completed in Gill Center
Following a span of construction that has lasted from the Spring 2018 Semester and throughout the summer, the 6.6 million dollar renovation of the Gill Center has finally been completed. The goal of…
SGA launches new mission, outlook, plans for fall semester
Members of the Student Government Association executive board have announced a new mission statement and organization outlook ahead of the start of the academic year. The statement reads “We, as…
President Casey is positive about widespread changes this year
McDaniel College President Roger Casey is looking forward to significant transformations that multiple areas of the institution will see beginning this school year. These sweeping changes include updates to the school’s brand,…
Letter to the Editor: A welcome from Campus Safety
Dear Students, I want to first convey a warm welcome to all of our first year students of the Class of 2022 and transfer students, and to welcome back from…
From the archives: the millennium’s first welcome issue
It is tradition here at the Free Press to kick off every school year with a welcome issue. Here’s a look at the paper’s (then called The Phoenix) welcome issue…
A welcome from the Free Press
On behalf of our editorial team and writing staff at the Free Press, we’d like to officially welcome all McDaniel students to the Fall 2018 semester! As both of us are…
Westminster’s inaugural Pride Festival boasts huge turnout
Preparing for Westminster’s Pride Festival, McDaniel senior Alex Maragos was not anticipating a large event. She packed some sunscreen and an extra water bottle, but did not plan on staying…
It’s time to pay attention to girls’ education
In poverty-stricken countries today, girls’ education needs to be addressed more seriously than it currently is. One person who is making a difference on this front is Malala Yousafzai. At…