A call for law enforcement public accountability
Families shed tears that turn hot with frustration over another black man taken lawlessly. Peaceful protests transgress into riots. “A riot is the language of the unheard,” Martin Luther King…
Molly Sherman
Editor-in-Chief Marya Kuratova
During Marya Kuratova’s tour of the campus on Admitted Students’ Day four years ago, she saw the Free Press office for the very first time. Confident in her future goals,…
Greek life to replace alarm clocks
McDaniel College is ready to roll out a new initiative for getting students up and ready for class in the morning. The College will now be employing Greek life members…
PSU petitions to punch the sun
In bright, UV light of recent concerns regarding climate change and the fight for individualism, the Progressive Student Union (PSU) of McDaniel College has directed attention to the biggest culprit…
The presidential primaries should encourage us to be more informed
The presidential primaries are in full swing. What do people need to know? What have we learned from the first primaries? What should we expect next? Iowa, New Hampshire, Nevada,…
Leaving Super Tuesday
Leaving Super Tuesday, we only saw two democrats with a realistic opportunity to claim the number of delegates needed to be the democratic president-elect; Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders. This…
In celebration of the Jan term
McDaniel College offers students experiential learning opportunities around the world. The courses are curated by professors and are proposed to be manageable expedition learning courses that give way for profound…
Maryland Horse Rescue reaches out to McDaniel community
The Maryland Horse Rescue makes a difference for every horse they rescue. They are aiming to make a difference for McDaniel students through facilitating ways for them to be involved…
Westminster date ideas
At first glance, it can seem tough to find something to do in Westminster, but there are plenty of great ideas for the taking. If you are looking for some…
Boys and Girls Club of Westminster holds annual holiday party
Sorority sisters painting faces, students passing out cookies, letters being written to Santa, and McDaniel administration dressed as elves. There was much to be seen on Dec. 3, when McDaniel…
McDaniel adds 8 new majors
In response to student demand and the hard work of faculty, McDaniel College is bringing on eight new undergraduate majors in Fall 2020. The new bachelor’s degrees feature focus areas…
Jennifer L. Kent, Esq., joins staff as new Title IX coordinator
Jennifer L. Kent, Esq. has recently been welcomed to the McDaniel College Office of Human Resources as the new Title IX coordinator. This position plays a critical role in helping…
September’s climate strike was not as effective as it could be
Every experience one has in college is an opportunity to learn, and participating in political discourse is no different. McDaniel students recently exercised their voice and brought some helpful commentary,…
Tu Style Salon and Barbershop prides itself in creating community
For a long time, the only person to cut Jordan Parry’s hair was his mom until he went to get his hair cut by a woman from Mexico, who had…
Climate walk-out boasts large turnout
On Friday, Sept. 20, McDaniel students and professors filled Red Square in solidarity with protesters worldwide. Millions are responding to the inaction of officials and corporations to take adequate measures…
Updated Student Handbook reflects new state regulations
This year, the College made significant updates to the McDaniel College Policy Against Sexual and Gender-Based Misconduct and Other Forms of Personal Violence Policy in accordance with the new regulations…
Guenther named new chair of Board of Trustees
This summer, a veteran of the U.S. Army and McDaniel College was chosen to command as the new chair of the College’s Board of Trustees. Lt. Gen. Otto J. Guenther…