Downunder: From the Inside Looking Out
Anybody who’s anybody at McDaniel College knows about Bar Thursday at Downunder, located at 4 W Main St, Westminster, MD 21157. It’s the one night of the week when all students…
Downunder: From the Inside Looking Out
A Look at the Presidential Candidates’ Positions
Though there are four candidates running for presidency, only Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton will be in the first debate on Sep. 26th. The following details their positions on immigration, taxation, healthcare, as…
“Unincorporated”: A Different Type of Art Exhibition
For the past month, McDaniel College’s Rice gallery displayed an array of art outside of the usual bubble, containing not still images but video. These videos range from a full…
Coming to America: A New Perspective on Immigration
Carol Zaru, professor of Arabic at McDaniel College, was born and raised in Palestine. She came to the U.S. twice: first to get her college degree, then to live here with…
Revolving Fund Turns McDaniel’s Environmental Initiatives Around
The Green (Terror) Revolving Fund Commitee (GTRF) is a new organization at McDaniel that is reaching out to students, staff, and the community to improve the campus in a number of…
Is College Worth Your While?
Within the last ten years the apparent need for a college education has grown exponentially. Students hear horror stories about being unable to even get a job without a college…
First Week Fitness
Professor Donald Lavin’s Legend
Professor Donald Lavin received his MPA/MBA at Loyola College. He is a certified public accountant (CPA) who teaches courses in his areas of expertise, including business ethics, corporate finance, principles…
McPlaylist of the Month: September
Looking for new music to listen to while you study, eat Glar, or just sit around your dorm doing nothing? We’ve got you covered. The Free Press is launching its…
Third Culture Building: Intercultural Relationship Goals
“It was always my dream to live in another country,” says Dr. Robert Trader, Associate Professor of Communication at McDaniel College. After studying Japanese in college, he put this dream…
Life After Sports on the Hill
For many students, coming to McDaniel College means playing a Division III sport for four years. Although this is the plan for many, it does not always play out like…
Remembering Mike Marks
Entering the 2016-2017 school year at McDaniel, there is much excitement around the new turf field. The facelift, which was estimated at well over $1 million dollars, welcomes back students with…
Tournées Film Festival Returns for the 8th Year
Every September, students, faculty – and even the Francophiles of Westminster – gather at McDaniel’s Decker Auditorium for a look into the world of French cinema. The Tournées Film Festival,…
Field Hockey Loses Conference Opener to Muhlenberg
McDaniel Field Hockey opened Centennial Conference action with a 3-1 loss to Muhlenberg on Friday. The Green Terror (1-5, 0-1) entered the game looking for their first Conference opener win…
Men’s Soccer Update
McDaniel Men’s Soccer has started strong, going 2-2 in its first four contests of the season. McDaniel opened the season at home, losing a heart-breaker to Wesley 2-1 in overtime…
A Force to Be Reckoned With: McDaniel Women’s Soccer
Women’s Soccer has a lot to prove this year after a breakout performance last season where they finished third in the conference compared to seventh two seasons ago. Posting an…
Mike Dailey: 25th Coach in Program History
McDaniel Football is starting off its fall season with a new head coach, Mike Dailey. Coach Dailey has been the assistant coach for seven seasons, but is now taking over…
Elizabeth Davis: A Student’s Guide to the World
There’s a new face in the Center for Experience and Opportunity, in a newly renamed position and relocated office: Elizabeth Davis, the Director for International & Off-Campus Programs. Davis’ journey…
“8 Strings and 88 Keys” Opens the Door to a Successful Concert Series
The afternoon of Sunday, Sept. 11, McDaniel College was graced with the outstanding musical talent of musicians Nicholas Currie, Maxim Koslov and David Kreider. The concert was dedicated to both…
Field Hockey 2016-2017 Season Preview
McDaniel Field Hockey started strong last season, winning all five of their preseason games against non-Conference opponents. The team outscore opponents 19-2 during that span with two seven goal games. Despite…