The twenty first century’s Watergate?
After special counsel Robert Mueller was appointed to the Russia Investigation on May 17, 2017, President Donald Trump attempted to fire him. However, the president backed off in response to…
Donald Trump
Trump to work with GOP senators to pass tax plan
As Congressional Republicans plan to overhaul the tax code, President Trump plans to meet with several GOP Senators to discuss the plan. The lunch will be President Trump’s first appearance…
On the brink
The sun is shining, birds are chirping and students are walking to classes. Just another usual day at McDaniel. Then, in an instant, everything is disintegrated, leaving behind only rubble…
Recognition for the “Opposition”
It has been baffling to see my status as a student journalist become so politicized in the past months. With the rise of “fake news” and constant demonization of the…
Women’s March on Washington: Part I
This past weekend will forever be remembered by generations as one of the most historical moments due to both the inauguration of President Donald Trump and the rally/march that followed…
Facing a New Semester in a New World
The Free Press enters this semester in a different world than any our editors or writers entered McDaniel in. The landscape of the college, journalism, and the U.S. itself has…
A Post-Trump Conversation with Jose Moreno
The election of Donald Trump as the 45th president has had a visible impact on the student body of McDaniel, no matter their political views or affiliations. The November election…
A Post-Trump Conversation With President Casey
The election of Donald Trump as president has had a definite impact on the student body of McDaniel, no matter their political views or affiliation. While some students celebrate victory,…
The Path Forward
Although Donald Trump did not win the popular vote, he did win the electoral vote, bringing him to presidency. With the results of the presidential election, many Americans might face…
A Time to Cry, A Time to Fight
The news today shook me to the core. It made me not want to roll out of bed, perhaps in the hope that if I curled up and slept all…
Don’t ask for my sympathy
This article is a response to Alex West’s article “The Terrible World of a Trump Supporter.” How dare you ask me to feel bad for you? You think that you…
Arguments Against Donald Trump
There are often things which are unpleasant to think of, but in times like these such thoughts must be shared. I harbor deep distrust for anyone actually excited to vote…
Voting Not-Trump
Anyone who knows me will tell you I’m an avid third party advocate. It probably wasn’t good that I once cared more about people voting for someone who wasn’t a…
The Case for the Lesser Evil
Let me be clear: when I cast my vote for Hillary Clinton on November 8th, it will not be with enthusiasm. Despite easily being one of the most qualified candidates…
The 2016 Presidential Candidates on Higher Education
Hillary Clinton The cost of a college education has become a central issue in Democrat Hillary Clinton’s platform, with the candidate believing that the cost of education is holding the economy…
Anyone But Trump
I truly have nothing truly original to say about Donald Trump anymore. I could call him a misogynist, a xenophobe, or even say he’s the spawn of Satan, but people…
Trump Supporters: A Stigma
Editor’s note: this article was written before the string of sexual assault allegations regarding Mr. Trump. Geraci has not withdrawn his support. Among their generally more left-leaning peers, young Trump…
Donald Trump: Idiot or Genius?
When asked to describe Donald Trump, perhaps for many the words “idiot,” “racist,” or “orange” come to mind; however, maybe the word “genius” will prove to be more fitting. While his campaign…
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…
What Iowa Means
The Iowa caucus has finally come to an end, and in the wake of it a number of questions hang over the head of the American voter. What exactly just…