Fireballs take intramural volleyball championship
By Leslie Shirk Pumped up and ready to play, team Omega and team Fireball went head to head Monday, April 28, in the championship round of intramural volleyball. Winning two…
Fireballs take intramural volleyball championship
I would call myself the best editor ever
By Mike Habegger, Co-Editor in Chief It’s been quite the ride for me at the McDaniel Free Press over the past few years. From controversy to good writing, from new…
McDaniel remembers Herlocker
Chemistry professor dies unexpectedly at age 67 By Bethany Grov? Retired McDaniel faculty member Dr. David W. Herlocker will always be remembered for his passion for running, his family and…
Brussels program scrutinized by students
By Gail Beveridge, Contributor The new Brussels exchange program is garnering mixed reviews among students, prompting college officials to call a meeting on March 5 that assessed the pros and…
Fellowship experiences 30-Hour Famine
By Juliann Guiffre, Features Co-Editor Betsy Gravenor only made it about two hours before she started to feel hungry. Worried, she knew she’d have to make it for 28 more….
The Lighter Side of the Campus Safety Blotter
By Becky Snider Editor’s Note: This weekly piece highlights some of the more inane calls and incidents to which campus safety responds. Time certainly does fly. April is almost here…
The Campus Safety Blotter
Time for a facelift
By Kate Delenick Many McDaniel students see Blanche Ward Hall as their home away from home. It’s where numerous college kids spend weeks on end lounging, laughing, and living. But…
Maryland Senate passes legislation banning text-messaging while driving
By Leslie Shirk Ever get a text message during the commute, travel or trip home for winter and spring breaks, or even for weekend visits? One’s natural inkling would be…
Fashion show gives good cause green light
By Michelle Menner The lights were lowered, the stage was set, the music was pumping, the clothes were fabulous and all of the glitz and glamour was for a great…
Movies and dance are visual expressions of language
By Meredith Tucker, Contributor There is an old saying that says, “A picture paints a thousand words.” If that statement is true, then a movie paints millions of words, bringing…
Canseco just can’t keep his mouth shut
By Garrett Eagan, McDaniel Guru Well, it’s official. The ex-player turned snitch has inked another book, set to hit shelves this spring. He has rung the bell on Mark McGwire,…
CockTales performance improves, $1,000 raised 'making dick jokes'
By Max Robinson, Contributor March 12 and 13 saw the second annual production of CockTales, McDaniel College’s one and only forum for monologues on male issues. Last year, the cast…
On the ‘Keeping It Real Forum’
In the past the Black Student Union (BSU) has been dedicated to hosting McDaniel College’s annual “Keeping It Real Forum.” It is at this annual forum that students, staff, administrators…
Cancelled Kenya trip causes student to reflect
By Julia Heck For years, I have been avidly interested in issues across the African continent including Rwanda, Sudan and Uganda. I’ve had a desire to perhaps go to Africa…
Alcohol can help prevent heart disease
By Julia Heck Drinking can save our lives? Recent studies across Europe and the U.S. tie drinking alcohol to maintaining a healthy heart. In a recent BBC article Ellen Masson,…
The Other Boleyn Girl keeps more than Henry’s attention
By Kim Williams Many people warned me against seeing The Other Boleyn Girl. However, I am open-minded and curious, so I decided to check it out and thankfully I was…
A possible actor's strike? Are you kidding me?
By David Nasongkhla, Commentary Co-Editor Three weeks ago, Hollywood writers returned from a major strike that halted the production of movies and television shows. Thank God. But, as if Hollywood…
NCAA panel considers splitting bloated Division III
Centennial Conference likely to stay together after panel listens to members By Rachel Hooper, Features Co-Editor The NCAA website posted the news on March 28, 2008, that the Division III…
Runners set records and combat injury
By Michelle Menner Almost four semesters ago, four Green Terror runners were profiled by then Free Press sports editor Laura Hutton. Cody Crutchley, Dan White, Kevin Bowman and Tim Eggars…