McDaniel theater department to perform edgy rock musical
The McDaniel theater department has decided to branch out this semester and perform a rock musical, with some hard-hitting themes. The musical is an adaptation of a 1987 film that…
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Academic cuts prove not enough; McDaniel sells Memorial Bell to local pawn shop for quick cash
Last Thursday morning, students were surprised to see that the Memorial Bell usually found in Red Square was suddenly missing. “There was just an empty spot,” said Myla Brown, senior….
McDaniel markets new hookup app for seniors
McDaniel College has announced the creation of a new app, designed to help graduating seniors through the last few months of college. The app, SeniorFling, is devoted to finding seniors…
McDaniel institutes new policy to limit handicapped button use
In a groundbreaking move, Campus Safety has announced that the automatic door openers of McDaniel College will now require an ID scan, which will only be given out to handicapped students. “We decided…
McDaniel Plan changes approved for Fall 2018
The McDaniel Plan is a well-known part of all students’ experiences and forms the foundation of their college careers. As per the McDaniel website, it is a “comprehensive program of…
“Never Meeting Club” forms
A new club has been formed for McDaniel students who are looking to gain involvement with minimal effort. This club, called the “Never Meeting Club” aims to be an option…
Student leaves milk and cookies for RA during room checks
“I just like the idea of giving back, you know,” said senior Stephen Mousi. Mousi’s RA was conducting apartment checks in Garden Apartments when something stood out. In an otherwise…
McDaniel adds butterfly and bee catching classes
McDaniel’s Fall 2018 semester will have two brand new classes added to the McDaniel curriculum! McDaniel has added a class dedicated to the art of butterfly and bee catching. Both…
McDaniel’s beloved Free Press to hold first “Taste of Free Press”
The McDaniel Free Press will be hosting the first annual “Taste of Free Press” event, inspired by the success of similar cultural dinners such as “Taste of Latin America,” “Taste of…
Student deceives faculty and peers by pretending to study in Budapest
For half of McDaniel’s Spring 2018 semester, junior Connor Hare shared photos and videos of Budapest, Hungary – the location of the College’s Europe campus where he was registered to…
Students to organize ‘Theatrical Celebration of the Phallus’
This year McDaniel hosted its fifteenth annual Vagina Monologues, inspiring some male students to create their own performance that celebrates penises. Several male students expressed their concern about McDaniel only…
College announces plan to listen to students
In an unprecedented move, College officials last Thursday announced McDaniel’s new plan to listen to students–and actually heed their words. A shift in unwritten policy of the last several years, the…
McDaniel to offer flat Earth courses
McDaniel College announced on March 14, otherwise known as Pi Day that the Environmental Science department will be offering courses on the latest scientific conspiracy to make its way around…
Movie Review: “High School Musical”
I just hate when something is so obviously created to make a profit that it seems to abandon all creativity and reflection. “High School Musical” is a prime example of…
McDaniel Horoscope a.k.a. McHoroscope
Aries (March 21 – April 19) Don’t overwork yourself. You’re almost done with the semester and soon you’ll get the illusion of freedom. The key word is illusion. Maybe you…
Student attempts to rebrand self as “Cool Guy”
With all the recent rebranding that has been going on around campus, student Finstock Johnson has decided that he wants to take part in the action. “I was walking past…
President Casey Denounces Free Press as Fake News
President Roger Casey of McDaniel College has declared the Free Press a publisher of fake news. The announcement came in the wee hours of the morning last Saturday and was…
Plan to Capture Squirrels Backfires
Squirrels are a common sight at McDaniel College: clandestinely rustling in the ivy patches outside of Hill Hall, sipping from the fountain in plain view of Physical Plant workers, fearlessly…
Rice Gallery Puts on Exhibit of Free Press’ Beloved Sports Editor, Atticus Rice
The newest installation in McDaniel College’s Rice Gallery, entitled “Grains of Rice,” celebrates the life of current McDaniel student and Free Press Sports Editor Atticus Rice. Born in Oregon in…
Sodexo to Offer New Theme Nights This Spring
In an effort to offer a wider variety of their somewhat popular theme nights, Sodexo dining services has announced a lineup of new, never-before-offered theme nights to be featured in…