Paul Ryan’s retirement a deep blow for morale for the GOP
Speaker of the House Paul Ryan is retiring after three years of service as house speaker. Ryan has stated that he is retiring due to the belief that he has accomplished…
Articles by Kyle Parks
It’s time to help yourself
Losing a family member because of a battle with depression is something that I will never get over. My family will forever be effected emotionally, financially, and mentally as a…
Continuing Africa’s Legacy: Francis Aubee
People might be surprised to know who Francis Aubee really is. The McDaniel student has been described as charismatic, intelligent, cultured, well-mannered, hilarious, business-minded, and more. Aubee is an international student from…
Feeding Carroll County’s hungry since 1982
For many, it is surprising that there is a need for food banks and pantries in Carroll County, given the programs and initiatives the state of Maryland has implemented in…
Hips don’t lie
Sijui Kama Bartrum took up dancing at a young age – but as she got older, others told her it was time to give up her hobby. Instead, she found…
McDaniel Plan changes approved for Fall 2018
[Disclaimer: This article was originally published on April Fools’ Day, and it should not be interpreted as factual reporting.] The McDaniel Plan is a well-known part of all students’ experiences…
“Never Meeting Club” forms
[Disclaimer: This article was originally published on April Fools’ Day, and it should not be interpreted as factual reporting.] A new club has been formed for McDaniel students who are…
Student leaves milk and cookies for RA during room checks
[Disclaimer: This article was originally published on April Fools’ Day, and it should not be interpreted as factual reporting.] “I just like the idea of giving back, you know,” said…
McDaniel’s beloved Free Press to hold first “Taste of Free Press”
[Disclaimer: This article was originally published on April Fools’ Day, and it should not be interpreted as factual reporting.] The McDaniel Free Press will be hosting the first annual “Taste…
Students to organize ‘Theatrical Celebration of the Phallus’
[Disclaimer: This article was originally published on April Fools’ Day, and it should not be interpreted as factual reporting.] This year McDaniel hosted its fifteenth annual Vagina Monologues, inspiring some…
McDaniel to offer flat Earth courses
[Disclaimer: This article was originally published on April Fools’ Day, and it should not be interpreted as factual reporting.] McDaniel College announced on March 14, otherwise known as Pi Day…
Movie Review: “High School Musical”
[Disclaimer: This article was originally published on April Fools’ Day, and it should not be interpreted as factual reporting.] I just hate when something is so obviously created to make…
McDaniel Horoscope a.k.a. McHoroscope
[Disclaimer: This article was originally published on April Fools’ Day, and it should not be interpreted as factual reporting.] Aries (March 21 – April 19) Don’t overwork yourself. You’re almost…
State wide opioid crisis yet to penetrate the Hill
Despite never having to use them, all of the McDaniel campus safety officers carry NARCAN, the life-saving drug used to treat narcotic overdoses, and are trained to use it. McDaniel…
With college, a change is going to come
Change is difficult. This is especially difficult when students move out of their homes and leave their parents with whom they have lived with for their whole life. When they…
McDaniel’s fight to end sexual violence
This February, in honor of National Teen Dating Violence Prevention and Awareness month, McDaniel is joining together to fight back against sexual violence on campus. At the beginning of the…
Project X or Spring Fling?
If you’ve ever watched “Project X,” you know that it is a film for teen and young adults. You also know that the movie is about three high school seniors…
Make liberty win: McDaniel’s Young Americans for Liberty
McDaniel’s Young Americans for Liberty club offers an alternative view of politics to college students. YAL brings a focus to personal liberties and rights in a time of great political…
The Daytona 500, where legends are born
On the high banks of Daytona International speedway, there’s no such thing as taking your foot off the gas pedal. On Feb. 18, 40 drivers battled to be on that Harley J….
Engendering gender inclusive housing for first-year students
The roommate pairing and room assignment process can be a stressful, uncertain experience for incoming students. But for transgender, non-binary and gender non-conforming students, in particular, finding a comfortable living…