Welcome from the Free Press
On behalf of the Free Press staff, welcome back to The Hill, in any mode you may be experiencing it in this semester. Whether it be from behind a computer…
Ciara O’Brien
McDaniel leadership continues conversation on returning to the Hill
On July 14, all McDaniel students were invited to a virtual Student Informational Session hosted by members of McDaniel ‘Return to the Hill’ leadership committee. “We want you to hear…
McDaniel welcomes students back for the fall 2020 semester with restrictions
On June 18, the Return to the Hill Committee released their plans for the Fall 2020 semester via email to all McDaniel students. “We look forward to welcoming you back…
Senior Editor: Erin Pogue
As she prepares for graduation, Free Press News Editor Erin Pogue reflects on a college career well spent. Although Pogue will be graduating with a history major and a literature…
Contrast unveils 2020 literary magazine online
Despite the odd circumstances surrounding this spring semester, McDaniel’s Contrast literary magazine made its debut in a digital format on April 30. Contrast’s 2020 cover features a fading sunset over…
Online classes extended to end of semester
On Tuesday afternoon, the McDaniel College Task Force emailed the McDaniel community declaring that all undergraduate and graduate instruction will move to an online learning format for the rest of…
Katy Stanton fosters McDaniel’s creative writing community
One of the newest friendly faces in the English department is Katy Stanton. After retiring as a public school teacher for 30 years, Stanton happened upon McDaniel’s search for an…
Andrea Shalal presents Global Issues Colloquium
Andrea Shalal, senior correspondent at Reuters News Agency, arrived to the 14th annual Global Issues Colloquium wearing a bullet proof vest. “Politics is at home. Danger is ever present for…
Tornado tears through downtown Westminster
On Feb. 7, the unexpected unfolded in downtown Westminster, leaving many in the community alarmed and even more, concerned. At around 8 a.m., skies darkened to an even deeper shade…
From the archives: Snow days
A lot has changed at McDaniel over the years, but certain things will always remain the same: slipping down the steep steps that give the Hill its name. Here are…
From the archives: Top 10 headlines from the past 10 years
The past decade has been an exciting one on the Hill. Here are some of the top front-page news headlines that were trending at the time. Feb. 12, 2010: “New…
A greener terror: McDaniel’s path to sustainability
If you asked me a year ago what I thought McDaniel was doing to secure a sustainable future, I would have given you a simple answer: nothing much. All I…
Office of Student Engagement replaces Orgsync with Presence
As of this school year, the Office of Student Engagement (OSE) has made the decision to replace Orgsync with Presence, an easier way for students to get involved on campus….
McDaniel College Theatre presents ‘Assassins’ musical
On Nov. 20, McDaniel College Theatre debuted their production of “Assassins,” which ran through Nov. 23. “Assassins” features music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by John Weidman. It is based on…
New counselors join the Wellness Center team
The Wellness Center welcomed three new interns, Patch Tseng-Putterman, Laura Knox, and Kat Griffith, to the Hill this academic year so that they could complete their advanced graduate internships as…
Volunteers assist with second annual garden clean out
On Oct. 26, Green Life, Compost Club, APO, and the environmental studies department hosted their second annual “Garden Cleanout Spectacular,” a morning of service and festive fall fun. “The fall…
Paul Robbins, Ph.D., presents annual Phi Beta Kappa lecture
On Monday, Oct. 28, Paul Robbins, Ph.D., director of the Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, visited McDaniel to present his lecture titled “Baby Bust” for…
Dangersauce alumni join current members for Homecoming show
McDaniel’s improv group, Dangersauce, held their annual Homecoming show last Saturday evening in Baker Memorial Chapel. The show welcomed back Dangersauce alumni and introduced five new members: Kylie Baker, Kole…
Green Terror garden produces bountiful harvest
The Green Terror garden, McDaniel’s own organic, student-run plot, stands proudly tucked behind North Village. Although it is slowing down as the growing season comes to an end, the garden…
Pam Regis assumes role as acting dean, Robert Kachur steps up as English department chair
After serving as the English department chair for three years, Pamela Regis, Ph.D., has decided to step up and serve as the new dean of graduate and professional studies. “I…