National Anthem Controversy Finds Grounds at McDaniel
In sticking with American tradition, recent months have seen many people across the country taking a stand for what they believe in. Most recently, that stand has taken center stage…
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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…
Why I’m Still with Her
I’ve already sent my ballot in, as I hope most non-local college students have. I sent it in weeks ago, and I voted for Hillary Clinton for President. And I…
What’s New Downtown: The RockSalt Grille
Harry’s is out and the RockSalt Grille is in. This oyster bar is officially moving into Westminster, becoming an unusual—but exciting—addition to town. The RockSalt Grille sign above the door boasts the…
Ghostly Encounters at McDaniel
Like many older colleges, most of McDaniel’s buildings are said to be haunted. Besides the legends surrounding why ghosts are haunting certain places on campus, there are also legends about…
NAACP President and CEO Delivers Speech at McDaniel
On Oct. 24, the President and CEO of the NAACP, Cornell William Brooks, gave a riveting talk at McDaniel that tackled many issues we are seeing in today’s society, from…
What’s for Dinner: Eating Outside of Glar
The Englar Dining Hall: it’s at the heart of campus, it’s open for every (well, most) meals, and its hallowed nickname Glar is part of the McDaniel vernacular. That said,…
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 New Face of Inclusion
With additional reporting from Elijah Jones. “Social Justice is a process,” says Jose Moreno, the new head of the Office of Student Diversity and Inclusion. “It happens through education and…
Celebrating National Coming Out Day
Last week, Allies, McDaniel’s gender and sexuality alliance, celebrated the LGBTQ community with their first ever “Pride Week.” A highlight of this week took place on Oct. 11, the nationally…
Green Life’s Street Fair Brings Global Climate Change Awareness
Oct. 10 marked the beginning of Global Climate Change Awareness Week and as expected, Green Life brought the celebration to McDaniel College. Although this week is full of interesting and informative…
HLA Holds Annual Taste of Latin America: Copa America
A love for one’s heritage is felt on many levels—especially when it comes to a passion for soccer. This love was reflected during the Hispano-Latino Alliance’s Taste of Latin America dinner…
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…
Why is the Media Ignoring the Dakota Access Pipeline Protest?
The Standing Rock Sioux Tribe in North Dakota is in an uproar over a crude-oil pipeline being constructed on their lands. The tribe began to protest this construction in January…
McDaniel Dining Part Four: Reusable Container Program?
All students struggle with packed schedules at some point or another, causing their diets to be neglected. This has brought up the prospect of implementing a reusable container program among…
Is College Worth Your While?
Within the last ten years the apparent need for a college education has grown exponentially. Students hear horror stories about being unable to even get a job without a college…
McPlaylist of the Month: September
Looking for new music to listen to while you study, eat Glar, or just sit around your dorm doing nothing? We’ve got you covered. The Free Press is launching its…
Third Culture Building: Intercultural Relationship Goals
“It was always my dream to live in another country,” says Dr. Robert Trader, Associate Professor of Communication at McDaniel College. After studying Japanese in college, he put this dream…
Elizabeth Davis: A Student’s Guide to the World
There’s a new face in the Center for Experience and Opportunity, in a newly renamed position and relocated office: Elizabeth Davis, the Director for International & Off-Campus Programs. Davis’ journey…