Local Film Group seeks volunteers FLICC (Film Lovers in Carroll County)
As McDaniel students, we want to be as involved in the local Carroll County community as much as possible! There’s one local film group that is always looking for new…
Articles by Kaitlyn Vadenais
Moyer takes on the Green Terror as the new Athletic Director
McDaniel College recently hired a new Athletic Director, Paul Moyer, whom I had the opportunity to interview. Moyer, from our initial interaction, comes off as a genuine people person. He…
Freshman Caitlyn McSorley Recognized by International Dyslexia Association
Caitlyn McSorley, a freshman, has spent her first semester figuring out how to be a college student. She has learned which foods to avoid in Glar, how much sleep will…
Watch Instantly
Unappreciated Television Caprica Originally a spinoff of the critically-acclaimed, Battlestar Galactica, this show eventually transformed into its own breed of political subtext, virtual dystopia, and human flaws. Set…
Out-Pick Matt: Weeks 7+8
In “Out-Pick Matt,” football fans try to predict the outcomes of National Football League games better than McDaniel Free Press Co-Sports Editor Matthew Arnold. Again for this edition, the challenger…
From the Editor
The Free Press has been going through a lot of changes lately. You may have noticed the downsizing of our print efforts and more frequent posting to the website. This…
Partnership Between Writing Center and BGCW a Hit
Over the past 5 weeks, members of the Boys and Girls Club of Westminster have been coming to McDaniel College to work with student consultants on essays they will be…
Surprises in the NFL
There are no certainties in the NFL, and so this season has been a roller coaster ride for anyone trying to predict the outcomes. This season has seen perennial losers…
Poetic Homecoming: Alum Jim Minick does poetry reading at McDaniel
The atmosphere in the Richwine room was ideal for Jim Minick’s poetry reading. The sunlight streaming through the curtains and onto the friendly faces in the room created an environment…
Understanding the Republican Party
Democrats should not confuse the GOP as being a gigantic monolith that is stereotyped by those in the progressive media as being against Medicare, against minorities, extremely nationalist, against social…
Local Film Group looks for McDaniel student volunteers!
As McDaniel students, we want to be as involved in the local Carroll County community as much as possible. There’s one local film group that is always looking for new…
Swim Team Looks to an Optimistic Season
The McDaniel swim team is at a turning point in its history. The change in camaraderie, goals, and confidence on the team is palpable. After seeing great success last…
Anwar-Alaki: The Killing of an American Citizen
Anwar-Alaki, a Muslim terrorist, was shot and killed by a drone aircraft in Yemen on 30 September, 2011. He worked for Al-Qaeda, and he is accused of many things (on…
Financial Side of McDaniel: Stadium Renovations
Stadium Renovation Plans The renovations on Bair Stadium—expected to finish by the 2012 football season—will be a proud accomplishment for not just the faculty involved, but the alumni of McDaniel…
Sex on the Hill: The Walk of Fame
Everyone knows the feeling. After a night of partying, you wake up in the morning and realize you are not in your own bed, but someone else’s. You are wearing…
Intramurals Open Playing Field for All
Intramural sports are a way for students to keep active during a grueling semester and offer them a pleasant escape from schoolwork. Some students enjoy playing sports, but cannot give…
Adventures in Budapest, Part 2
So, about a month has passed since I last wrote. Here’s what I’ve been up to in that time: The Balaton trip was really fun. We got to see some…
Get the 411 on Campus
If students are tired of passive-aggressively reacting to McDaniel happenings through social media and conversations with friends, there is a solution and it comes in the form of Campus 411….
Watch Instantly: Halloween Edition
Horror Parody Scream After a series of multiple subpar horror movies released in the 90’s, Wes Craven was desperate for a new hit. Ironically, he found one by parodying…
New Comic Gallery Blends Art and History
Comic Art Gallery Comics are much more complex than the colorful entertainment value they provide in the Sunday paper every week, as demonstrated in the newest exhibit at Rice Gallery…