Returning to the Hill with caution amidst Omicron variant spread
With the Omicron variant of COVID-19 spreading more rapidly than other strains of the virus, according to UC Davis Health, and the winter flu in full swing, McDaniel College is…
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Fresh coffee and our return to the Hill
Voices of students fill the halls, Red Square is crowded during seemingly random increments during the day, we hear the bells chime from real classrooms. As we make our way…
Back on the Hill: Welcome from the Free Press
On behalf of the entire Free Press staff and editorial team, welcome back to the Hill. Whether you are returning to McDaniel or these are some of your first steps…
COVID-19 clinic on campus & vaccine frequently asked questions
“Fall 2021 is going to look much more like the fall of 2019 than it did 2020,” said David Lakey, vice chancellor for health affairs and chief medical officer at…
Student employees see 1B eligibility for COVID-19 vaccine
While COVID-19 case numbers are rising on campus and more safety precautions are being put into effect, some encouraging news has arrived along with the warm March air. As confirmed…
McDaniel faculty members are being equipped with the COVID-19 vaccine
As the COVID-19 vaccine becomes more readily available, some of the McDaniel community is beginning to receive their first doses. Eric Immler, Chief of the Department of Campus Safety, first…
McDaniel athletics adjust to COVID-19 restrictions
McDaniel has allowed sports teams to begin practice. However, they are not your average practices. Regulations have been put into place in hopes of protecting the players and coaches from…
“People were everywhere” crowded Glar raises COVID-19 safety challenges
Students and staff are raising concerns and frustrations about the safety of Englar Dining Hall as COVID-19 cases rise to match the total cases from the Fall 2020 semester on…
Free Press for free students
Today, Feb. 26, marks Student Press Freedom Day. This year’s celebration focuses on journalism against the odds, “in acknowledgment of the phenomenal news coverage student journalists produced despite being faced…
Students feel the effects of COVID-19 restrictions on campus life
As the spring semester approached, McDaniel students were faced with the decision of whether to reside on campus. Students had to take into consideration the cost and the experiences being…
Return to the Hill Committee announces plans for the spring 2021 semester
Amid surging COVID-19 cases, McDaniel will be housing approx. 1100 students and offering in person and hybrid courses on campus this spring semester, with additional safety measures in place. “Over the…
Liberal arts professor adapts to COVID-19 challenges by bringing the classroom outside
In a display of liberal arts inspired problem-solving, Professor Slade has taken a unique approach to mitigate some of the risks of COVID-19 during this unique semester; he is immersing…
McDaniel athletics prepares to launch amidst COVID-19
McDaniel College Athletics, after several months of conversations and discussions behind closed doors, has decided to bring the fall season into full swing. Despite the Centennial Conference’s decision to not…
Farmer’s market adjusts during COVID-19
Now more than ever it’s important to shop within your community, and to do it safely. One way to shop locally for produce and specialty products is at the Downtown…
Tracy Fleming: sewing connections, masking infections
At the beginning of quarantine earlier this year, McDaniel Staff Member Tracy Fleming did not even know how to sew. Today, she has made over 775 masks and counting. About…
Adjusting to college life with COVID-19
McDaniel students are in full swing of the Fall Semester. Students’ time on campus has allowed them to discover and adjust to college life with COVID-19. McDaniel has taken a…
Radical group “Hugs Over Masks” spreads lies and COVID-19 in Westminster
Every Saturday, Carroll County locals gather at the Westminster Community Pond to champion scientific illiteracy under the guise of the organization Hugs Over Masks. Kate Dobson, Ph.D., a rhetoric professor…
McDaniel’s low test numbers: too good to be true?
Approaching the sixth week of students living on campus in this unprecedented semester, the college has successfully maintained a low number of positive COVID-19 cases on campus. Over the last month…
McDaniel announces upcoming plans: a bright future for January term, spring semester, and more
The Return to the Hill Committee (RTTH) announced plans for January Term and the Spring Semester. With Covid-19 affecting millions of people, McDaniel has been taking many precautions to ensure…
Even with support, isolation and quarantine challenge McDaniel students
“I’d do anything to get out of this room,” said sophomore Mary Daniel, on day 11 of 14 of her on-campus quarantine in Rouzer hall. Whether facing isolation or quarantine,…