Donkey Kong to Shakespeare: A Profile of Paul Zajac
You may have seen him in Glar or walking across campus. He’s clearly not a student, but also seems too young to be a professor. He’s as new to the…
Articles by Kelsey Mannix
Cross Country Preview Fall 2015
As the fall 2015 semester begins, McDaniel’s cross country team is hitting the ground running. Preseason training kicked off with double sessions at 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. These practices included a medley…
September Fall Sports Schedule
For students new to McDaniel, sporting events are a fun way to take a quick homework break and get acquainted with the college environment. People pull cars up around the…
One Last Hurrah: The Free Press Seniors
Once again, the time has come to say goodbye to another wonderful group of Free Press editors. Between the seemingly endless chain emails, doing layout long into the night, and…
McDaniel Baseball Alum Takes Aim at East Coast League
The road to the Major League is full of twists and turns. For McDaniel alum Marshall Betts, the hope is that the East Coast League is a stepping-stone that will…
States to Debate Allowing Handguns on College Campuses
Picture this: you’re at a party. Basically everyone there has been drinking. You see two of your friends, a guy and a girl, go off into a separate room alone….
One-on-One with Lindsey Nichols: Basketball and the Importance of Women’s Sports
You may walk past Lindsey Nichols every day and not realize she’s first team All conference, Centennial Conference Player of the Year, and first team All-Mid-Atlantic Region in women’s basketball….
Kelsey Boulier: More Than Just a Roll of Tape and a Bag of Ice
From a pulled muscle to a sprained ankle, all of the trainers here at McDaniel College do their best to ensure the safety of our athletes. It takes a special…
Seth Goodyear: Green Terror Sports’ Secret to Success
The colors green and gold hold a clear meaning when on the backs of our athletes, but it’s who the uniforms go to after leaving the field that ensures the meaning is…
McDaniel’s Sportsball Team Wins Tournament
[Disclaimer: This article was originally published for April Fools’ Day, and it should not be interpreted as factual reporting.] The newest sports gang at McDaniel recently competed in its first…
Basketball Bashing Turned Belligerent
The lights come on in Gill Gym and suddenly, the court comes to life. Shoes squeak on the floor, tall men in green and gold pass by in a flash,…
Safety First? Student-Athletes and Sledding on Snow Days
When it snows on campus and classes are canceled, there’s still plenty of fun things to do on the Hill. Many students like to cozy up in their dorms, taking…
Stevenson Downs Terror Despite Stewart’s 19; Ends Season on 5-Game Losing Streak
In a back-and-forth game with the number two seed Stevenson Mustangs (19-9) in the ECAC tournament, the seventh-seeded Green Terror (14-13) ultimately dropped a close contest 72-66. This game marked…
Men’s Basketball at Gettysburg Wednesday, Women prepare to host Conference Tournament
For the second year in a row, the Green Terror Men’s basketball team will tip off in the Centennial Conference tournament, only this time it will be on the road….
McDaniel Drops Second in a Row; Battle with Gettysburg Looms Large
Coming off a one point defeat at the hands of Swarthmore last Saturday, the Terror had a chance to clinch home court advantage in next week’s Centennial Conference tournament against…
Lilia Márquez Spreads Smiles in Blanche Ward Hall
Lilia Márquez is a McDaniel favorite, especially to those who live in Blanche. Lilia, a Venezuelan native, is a housekeeper in Blanche. Blanche resident and junior Dan Alberta says, “Everyone…
New Strength and Conditioning Coach Comes to McDaniel
Students who went back to Merritt Fitness Center for the first time this semester likely noticed a change in the machine area of the weight room. Along the back walls,…