Take Me to Your Leaders: A Take on McDaniel’s First Student Leadership Conference
We all know that McDaniel has been through a lot of changes within the past year. What people don’t seem to notice is that many of these changes have all…
Take Me to Your Leaders: A Take on McDaniel’s First Student Leadership Conference
Film Review: Le bonheur d’Elza
Le bonheur d’Elza (2010) is a French film directed by Mariette Monpierre. The premise of this film is Elza’s search for identity. After moving to France as a child due…
The Lighter Side of Campus Safety
Another school year, and here again, like that crazy uncle your parents told you to stay away from at Thanksgiving, it’s The Lighter Side of Campus Safety. And while San…
Scotland’s Independence Referendum: What You Need to Know
On Sept. 18, Scotland will vote to decide whether or not they will become an independent country. With the polls showing that Yes and No are neck and neck—with Yes…
Oui Oui! Le français! Beyond France through the lens of a camera
When you watch a French movie, what comes to your mind? The streets of Paris? The Eiffel Tower? Baguettes? Men with berets and striped shirts walking down the street? If…
VanJess: An R&B Duo Ready to Shine
Ivana and Jessica Nwokike make up the dynamic duo that is arguably one of the most talented R&B groups in existence. The Nigerian sisters merged their names into VanJess, mirroring…
On a Roll: Local Baker Shares Success Story
Students are curious to see what’s going on behind the windows of the recently closed Heinz Bakery. Early-birds who used to start their mornings with a walk into town for…
60 Seconds: A New Semester
With the new semester now underway, excitement is in the air. Students of Professor Ambrose’s Newspaper Practicum course asked McDaniel students, faculty, and staff what they’re looking forward to most…
Welcome Week is Here
Now that everyone is back on the Hill for the fall semester, it’s time for Welcome Week. Sponsored by the Office of Student Engagement, Welcome Week activities are a chance…
Class of 2018 “Rings In” in First-Ever Nighttime Bell Ringing Ceremony
Surrounded by floodlights, Red Square was aglow on the first evening of New Student Orientation. Students of McDaniel’s First Year Team began to line up outside of Old Main Bell…
McDaniel 2018 Karaoke and Wings
Welcome from the Editors
On behalf of the McDaniel Free Press, we would like to give all of you a warm welcome as we get ready to start a new year. Whether you’re first…
Letter to the Editor: A Letter to First Year Students
Dear First Years, Welcome to McDaniel! I am so excited for you to start this journey at the best college in the world. I fell more and more in love…
60 Seconds: Tips for Your First Year
Your first year at McDaniel has arrived, class of 2018! To help you make the best of it, check out these tips on how to navigate academics and college life…
New Student Orientation Schedule 2014
Wednesday Aug. 20 Resident Student Key Pick Up and Move In 8 to 11 a.m., Klitzberg Pavilion New Student Welcome Center 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., The Forum, Decker College…
McDaniel Seniors Interview
Bill Sands 1. What’s your favorite place on campus and why? Harvey Stone Park. It’s a nice private place to be alone and appreciate the beauty of Westminster. 2. What’s…
Senior Editors Have Fond Memories and Big Plans
With graduation around the corner, seniors across campus are finishing up capstone projects and other coursework and preparing for what’s next in their lives. The graduating editors of the…
Kelsey Gondek: How Theater Affected My College Experience
Senior Profile: Kelsey Gondek Starring in such performances as Good Soul of Szechuan (Wang the water-seller), Hairspray (Tracy Turnblad) and Pygmalion (Mrs. Higgins), 22-year-old theatre major Kelsey Gondek is one…
Four Seasons in One Month
2014 has seen some crazy things so far; Miley Cyrus brought high-buns back into style, Shawn White lost his snowboarding title to a 14 year old Russian boy, Paul Walker…
Emoff Amofa Reflects on College Involvement and Education
As soon as I looked up, Emoff Amofa, a current senior, walked through the backdoor of Klitzburg Pavilion and set his bike helmet down on the seat next to me….