McDaniel Receives a Network Overhaul
McDaniel’s campus network has been undergoing a variety of updates throughout the summer. The college has invested over $1 million in hopes of addressing long-standing concerns among the campus community,…
Kyle Parks
A Welcome From the Free Press
The Free Press is happy to say “welcome!” to all new and returning students here at McDaniel. As everyone gets settled in and begins to get to know and reunite…
Free Press 2016-2017: Year in Review
Here at the Free Press, we’re proud to have had such a successful year. As we reflect on the year behind us and look forward to the coming semester, we…
Senior Profile: Olivia Belitsos
What is your preferred name and major(s) and minor(s)? My preferred name is Olivia and my major is social work. What are some of the jobs you held at McDaniel?…
Senior Profile: Jada Pickens
What is your preferred name and major(s) and minor(s)? My preferred name is Jada. I am a Social Work major. What are some of the jobs you held at McDaniel?…
Senior Profile: Amanda Berger
What is your preferred name and major(s) and minor(s)? Amanda Berger. Major: Biology, Minor: Psychology What are some of the jobs you held at McDaniel? I have worked as a…
Senior Editor: Jimmy Calderon
As graduation rapidly approaches, Arts & Culture and Commentary Editor Jimmy Calderon is completing some of his final coursework—and Free Press articles—for his undergraduate career. In wrapping up this era…
Relay For Life (Photos)
On April 21, many McDaniel students participated in the Relay For Life, a major fundraising event for the American Cancer Society. View a few snapshots of this event:
Pronouncing Metrosexuality
Early into his college career, Sam Killermann realized that others perceived him in an unexpected way: he was constantly assumed to be gay. In reality, however, Killermann eventually came to…
Having a Ball: Celebrating April Fools’ Day in Style
On April 1, students gathered in the Glar Porch. Arriving in elegant attire and ornate masks, students celebrated April Fools’ Day in style with an April Fools’ Masquerade Ball. Although initially…
Exam Triggers Fight or Flight Instinct in Students
March 9 was a dark day. Ominous clouds collected, the Earth began to rumble, and students in Professor Jack Bosflair’s principles of chaos class braced themselves for what was to…
Student Falls Asleep on Toilet
On the miserable morning of March 5, rumbling down the hallway gave way to rumbling in an ANW bathroom as student Maloustabia Grioy dealt with what some suspect was the…
Movie Review: Legally Blonde
Ah, yes. What a classic. “Legally Blonde” challenges our views about what it means to be a blonde girl. Elle Woods “transforms” from a stereotypical characterization of a blonde “fashionista” into…
Administration Apologizes for Tuition Hikes
For years, students and their families have endured rapidly increasing postsecondary education costs. Members of the McDaniel community are no exception, with the net price of McDaniel again increasing this…
Dance, Fashion, Cuisine, Culture, and Comedy: ACC’s Annual “Taste of Asia”
The Forum bustled as students, faculty, staff, and the community alike gathered for the Asian Community Coalition’s annual “Taste of Asia” dinner on Feb. 23. According to Tonae’ Hamilton, the…
Removal of Posters in Westminster High School Sparks Controversy
On Feb. 16, several teachers at Westminster High School were asked to take down posters that they felt promoted diversity, but administration believed carried political connotations, deviating from the apolitical…
APO Service Fraternity Experiencing Rapid Growth
Editor’s note: after the writing of this article, APO pledged 17 new members on Feb. 26. Alpha Phi Omega, a service fraternity at McDaniel, has grown to now encompass approximately…
Unmasking Cuban Drag Culture
Despite recent moves towards diplomacy, and its very close proximity, Cuba remains a nation largely isolated from the U.S. Thus, those residing outside, at times, miss major reflection on what…
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…
Where in Westminster: Longwell Armory
A mysterious castle-like structure sits at 11 Longwell Ave. in Westminster. Visitors will find what appears to be a medieval fortress bearing the seal of the State of Maryland at…