Suggestions for the McDaniel Community
It is understood that college is first and foremost a place for higher learning. I feel blessed to be able to have the opportunity to attend McDaniel. It is a…
Suggestions for the McDaniel Community
Thoughts from Coach Renner on the Upcoming Indoor Track Season
Track and cross-country coach Doug Renner is optimistic about the upcoming indoor season. Coming out of cross-country season, Renner says new freshman talent has emerged that will hopefully carry through…
The Sound of Silence
Talking about war on the news is never easy. News reporters have this sense that talking about war is a sad experience and should only be reserved for the dead….
You Don’t Always Have to Join the Dark Side
Disney is about to gobble up Lucasfilms for $4.05 billion dollars. With the merger, current CEO Kathleen Kennedy would have to answer to Disney executives, while Lucas retires from his…
The Animal Welfare Club in Support of Meatless Monday
Dear McDaniel Students, Faculty, and Staff, The Animal Welfare Club has recently planned Meatless Monday with the dining hall. The first night took place on November 5th. It has come…
Ask Ashley
Ashley is the Free Press’ new advice columnist. She will happily help you with any questions you have without judgement. Send them to amr014! I have a presentation…
Sandy Hits Hometowns of McDaniel Students
Coming home to the place you grew up, after a few months of school and stress, is a great comfort to many of us. This semester, the aftermath of Hurricane…
It’s Easy To Stay Connected
Did you grow up in church? Do you like being involved with the church? Why stop when in college? Have you never been involved with a church or want to?…
First Generation Problems
The first semester of college is hard. Adjusting to the new environment, making new friends, being separated from family, meeting the new roommate, and taking college-level classes all make for…
The Ultimate Frisbee Club
While other fall sports teams concluded their seasons away from McDaniel, the Ultimate Frisbee Club hosted its own tournament here at home. A combination of current students and alumni came…
Meatless Mondays a Massive Mistake
What if I told you that I had a new idea for a dinner theme at Glar, one where we took all of the soda and replaced it with water…
The Writing Center Extends Help Online
The help that many overseas and graduate students with papers and other assignments have been looking for is now here — online. The McDaniel Writing Center is now offering online…
Meatless Mondays: Yay or Nay?
Spencer Fothergill: Junior “I didn’t go to glar when I heard about meatless Monday. I think it is absolutely crazy. The fact that we pay the amount of money we…
Election Live Thread, 12:45: OBAMA WINS, REFERENDUMS PASS
Good Evening, and welcome to the Free Press’ live blog. Stay with us for the latest election results, for the Presidency, House, Senate, and Maryland Questions. As of 12:45 a.m.,…
Badminton’s Not Just A Backyard Game
Remember those summer days where you, your friends and your family would get together for cool drinks, a dip in the pool, and a fun, light-hearted game of badminton? Well…
McDaniel’s Singleton Matthews Farm – What is it good for?
McDaniel College acquired a sixty acre farm more than two decades ago for a net cost of slightly less than zero. It has yet to be used for academic purposes….
A dream come true for sophomores
Having fun, getting involved on campus, and getting help selecting a major is a dream come true for sophomores. McDaniel College has been focusing on freshmen for a long…
What Goes on in the Mind of a Runner?
Cross country: a sport that involves running, running, and well…more running. People think it’s crazy that they can run miles and miles at a time. They often ask “How do…
Four Questions Where Your Vote Could Make a Difference
As Election Day approaches, there appears to be little intrigue around Maryland’s votes on November 7. As has become the norm in recent decades, Maryland’s federal elections (for the President,…
NBA 2013 Projections
When we last saw the NBA, LeBron James led the Miami Heat to the championship, defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder in five games in the NBA Finals, and finally earned…