Relay for Life in the gym? Hogwash, I say.
This Friday night McDaniel College will be hosting Relay for Life, the school’s largest student-run charity event. Each year volunteers make teams and compete to raising money, all of which…
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Snow Day Photos
How are you spending your snow day? Send your photos to free press@mcdaniel.edu or tweet #mcsnow and we might add them here!
#afarewelltoantibodies
Editor’s Note: Welcome to the newest McDaniel Free Press column, #hashtags, by Ben Shoudy! Like many of you on campus, my earliest memory of Wednesday morning was being huddled over…
Plague Tips for Students, by Students
“Gatorade tastes better coming back up than water or ginger ale.” – Bridget McLaughlin “Stay near a bathroom.” – Ashley Rogers “The first 24 hours is hell. Be prepared for…
Freshman swimmer making waves, breaking records
Humid air, thick with the pungent odor of chlorine filled the aquatics center at Washington College in Chestertown, MD on Feb. 9. Freshman McDaniel swimmer Bradley Brooks shook his competitors…
Do campus facilities lack means to prevent infections?
We all know McDaniel has its flaws when it comes to some health and safety issues, but with the recent Glarocalypse, what could McDaniel improve on to help epidemics like…
Students panic over rumors of food poisoning, administration points to virus
Starting around dinnertime and late into the night of Tuesday, Feb. 26, students found themselves battling for space in public bathrooms due to extreme flu-like symptoms. As students who had…
How can campus services help you survive the McVirus?
Whether you’re sick or have an affected friend or roommate, there’s no need to feel helpless in the next few days. Several offices on campus have created emergency procedures in…
Glarocalypse: The Early Stages
Day 1, 0430 hrs: The plague has hit McDaniel (by plague we mean food poisoning, or similar). Popular opinion has narrowed the cause down to three possible sources: 1) McDaniel…
College welcomes new head soccer coach
Stephen Corrieri has officially been named the new head men’s soccer coach at McDaniel College, announced by Paul Moyer, Director ofAathletics. In a press release on the McDaniel College Athletics…
College Selects Dr. Jeanine S. Stewart as New Provost
McDaniel College announced Tuesday that they have hired Dr. Jeanine S. Stewart as the college’s new provost and dean of the faculty. Dr. Stewart, who has served as chief academic…
LIVEBLOG: Hurricane Sandy
Stay with the Free Press for coverage of Hurricane Sandy. We are watching local news sources and the weather bureau, as well as monitoring McDaniel Alerts for the latest details,…
McDaniel Prepares for Hurricane Sandy
McDaniel administrators are working together to prepare the college in advance of the arrival of Hurricane Sandy, which is expected to bring heavy rain and winds to the Mid-Atlantic early…
“More than a Salsa Concert”: Music that makes people smile
Salsa is “music that makes people smile,” according to Jose Obando as he spoke last Thursday, Oct. 11, at the Forum for the “More than a Salsa Concert.” Jose Obando…
Hairspray concludes with two sold out shows
People were turned away at the door. There were no more seats. Ushers and concession workers, including myself, had to stand into the back to be able to watch. Hairspray…
McDaniel Design Star competition seeks to find most stylish dorm rooms
Do you like space planning, color palettes, and interior design? Do you watch too much HGTV? Is your dorm room just pretty awesome? If you’re a resident of North Village…
“Oh, the Things You Can Do!”: Welcome Week 2012
As a freshman, transfer, or returning student, a major question at the beginning of the year is “what is going on this semester?” Well, look no further because the Office…
Editorial: Welcome, Class of 2016
Hello First Year students and welcome to the McDaniel community! I remember being in your position just a few years ago, with the excitement of a clean slate and the…
What to expect from your RA
Freshman year of college proves year after year, student after student, to be a learning experience and in some cases an unforgettable journey. This tends to be especially true for…
College Pro Tips
Buy in bulk to save money. A membership to a wholesale club usually costs about $50 for the year and comes with two licenses. Split the cost with your roommate…