From the Editor
The Free Press has been going through a lot of changes lately. You may have noticed the downsizing of our print efforts and more frequent posting to the website. This…
From the Editor
Partnership Between Writing Center and BGCW a Hit
Over the past 5 weeks, members of the Boys and Girls Club of Westminster have been coming to McDaniel College to work with student consultants on essays they will be…
Surprises in the NFL
There are no certainties in the NFL, and so this season has been a roller coaster ride for anyone trying to predict the outcomes. This season has seen perennial losers…
Poetic Homecoming: Alum Jim Minick does poetry reading at McDaniel
The atmosphere in the Richwine room was ideal for Jim Minick’s poetry reading. The sunlight streaming through the curtains and onto the friendly faces in the room created an environment…
Understanding the Republican Party
Democrats should not confuse the GOP as being a gigantic monolith that is stereotyped by those in the progressive media as being against Medicare, against minorities, extremely nationalist, against social…
Local Film Group looks for McDaniel student volunteers!
As McDaniel students, we want to be as involved in the local Carroll County community as much as possible. There’s one local film group that is always looking for new…
Swim Team Looks to an Optimistic Season
The McDaniel swim team is at a turning point in its history. The change in camaraderie, goals, and confidence on the team is palpable. After seeing great success last…
Anwar-Alaki: The Killing of an American Citizen
Anwar-Alaki, a Muslim terrorist, was shot and killed by a drone aircraft in Yemen on 30 September, 2011. He worked for Al-Qaeda, and he is accused of many things (on…
Boys and Girls Club of Westminster Gets Help From McDaniel Students With Their Writing
Students Volunteering at the Boys and Girls Club Over the past 5 weeks, members of the Boys and Girls Club of Westminster have been coming to McDaniel College to work…
Financial Side of McDaniel: Stadium Renovations
Stadium Renovation Plans The renovations on Bair Stadium—expected to finish by the 2012 football season—will be a proud accomplishment for not just the faculty involved, but the alumni of McDaniel…
Sex on the Hill: The Walk of Fame
Everyone knows the feeling. After a night of partying, you wake up in the morning and realize you are not in your own bed, but someone else’s. You are wearing…
Intramurals Open Playing Field for All
Intramural sports are a way for students to keep active during a grueling semester and offer them a pleasant escape from schoolwork. Some students enjoy playing sports, but cannot give…
Adventures in Budapest, Part 2
So, about a month has passed since I last wrote. Here’s what I’ve been up to in that time: The Balaton trip was really fun. We got to see some…
Get the 411 on Campus
If students are tired of passive-aggressively reacting to McDaniel happenings through social media and conversations with friends, there is a solution and it comes in the form of Campus 411….
Watch Instantly: Halloween Edition
Horror Parody Scream After a series of multiple subpar horror movies released in the 90’s, Wes Craven was desperate for a new hit. Ironically, he found one by parodying…
New Comic Gallery Blends Art and History
Comic Art Gallery Comics are much more complex than the colorful entertainment value they provide in the Sunday paper every week, as demonstrated in the newest exhibit at Rice Gallery…
McDaniel Mission Statement Under Reconstruction
This past week McDaniel President Roger Casey sat down with various faculty members to discuss the crafting of a mission statement for McDaniel College. At the meeting an issue arose….
New Ways to Pay: Meal Exchanges in Dining Facilities
This semester, the Pub and Green Terrace are offering Meal Exchange options at all hours of operation. This is a change from previous years in which, with the exception of…
Blooming Businesses in Westminster
Just last week a poor soul believed that McDaniel College had the only bookstore in Westminster. When Locust Book Store on Main Street went out of business a little over…
Sex on the Hill: Tech-ually Active
When the topic of sex arises, most think of an intimate, physical act between two people. Yet, in this new age of technology, couples have found more ways to get…