My life without the burden of social media
How different would life be if the media didn’t play such a large part of it? If technology wouldn’t have become the biggest outlet of media in the world? If…
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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…
Social Media and the 2016 Election
The 2016 Presidential Election is less than a year away and the Grand Old Party (GOP) and Democratic debates are getting Americans familiar with each candidate. There has been a shift…
A Fact Check on Yik Yak
The McDaniel Free Press was lucky enough to recently interview Cameron Mullen, a representative from Yik Yak, the app sweeping McDaniel and colleges across the country. In the interview, special…
Comparing or Connecting: What McDaniel Students Feel about Facebook
I keep listening to the same conversation on campus over and over. It starts like this: “I can’t focus on my homework; it’s almost inevitable to check my Facebook.” Or…
Best of Social Media: Snow Day
Here’s a look at some of the social media from today’s snow day! Make sure to use the #mcsnow so we can add your tweets and photos!
McVirus 2013: The Best of Social Media
Students on campus have been sure to share their thoughts and opinions about the McVirus (also known as gastroenteritis) that has suddenly hit. Rumors are flying around the small campus…
President Casey Welcomes First Years at Introduction Convocation
The Introduction Convocation started out normal for the new First Years at McDaniel College. An organ played while the First Years walked in. The Professors and faculty were dressed in…
After Campus 411 Discussion, Students Voice Opinions on Social Media Sites.
Remember those McDaniel memes? While they may no longer have much of a presence, the issues they highlighted about the relationship between students and the college administration and the city…