Dr. Muhlhauser Brings Multimedia to McDaniel
“A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away…” is how English professor Dr. Paul Muhlhauser wishes he could begin the story of how he became interested in technology…
Articles by Kaitlyn Vadenais
Campaign Platforms for College Students
As election time grows nearer, students at McDaniel have started to become more politically active than usual. Watching President Obama and Mitt Romney deliver campaign speeches on television and researching…
Campus sororities come together to show intolerance for hazing
Hazing Prevention Week Last week was National Hazing Prevention Week, and on Friday, Sept. 28, Panhellenic Council (Pi Chi) held the National Hazing Prevention Week’s Togetherness Event. The…
Halloween Bingo to support Humane Society
Alpha Phi Omega (APO), McDaniel’s service fraternity, is working with the Animal Welfare Club and Canine Companions for Independence (CCI) Puppy Club to sponsor this event, which will be held…
Theatre Prepares for First Show of the Year; Hairspray Promised to be a Hit
WMC Alumni Hall has been bustling lately as students rehearse for the opening night of the comical musical “Hairspray” this Wednesday. The show takes us to Baltimore where the 1950’s…
NHL stars in the KHL
Many NHL super-stars are shining bright once again. Following the recent lockout, many players have migrated to European hockey leagues to make use of their talents. The Kontinental Hockey…
Farmers Market on Campus
Do not miss the 2nd farmers market of the year. After the great success of the first Farmers Market on Aug. 29th, McDaniel College Dining Services decided to host another…
Remembering six decades of passed alumni
On Thursday September 27, the McDaniel Student Alumni Council gathered to remember McDaniel alumni who have passed away. Six candles rest on the bell’s podium, one to represent each decade….
Letter to the Editor
I feel compelled to write this letter to a distressing incident that happened in a class. I am Jewish, and unfortunately the incident is related to that. This week in…
Zepp Lecture draws McDaniel community and a little Westminster ire
On Wednesday night, Sept. 26, I had the privilege of having time in my schedule to see Dr. Michael Kimmel, Ph.D. speak on the topic of “Guyland” at the second…
Welcome to our new site!
After months of planning and redesigning, we are proud to announce the launch of our new website! We believe it achieves the goals of being highly functional, aesthetically pleasing, and socially interactive….
Grubs in the Grub? Student Finds Worm in Salad; Administration Responds
Controversy enveloped the McDaniel campus last week following Jason Stein’s letter to the Free Press about the quality of food in Englar Dining Hall. Stein, who currently serves as vice…
On Seattle Seahawks “Win” From a Green Bay and Longtime NFL Fan
Because Roger Goodell and all the NFL team owners refuse to negotiate with the NFL Referees Association, it has come to replacement referees that often have been brought up from…
A glimmer of hope for hockey fans
If you’ve recently seen hockey fans sporting their memorabilia, chances are it is out of mourning rather than anticipation. Four days ago, the National Hockey League (NHL) locked out its…
Seven Scares
It’s the last week of September and that time of year again — Halloween. Whether it’s a simple ghost tour that makes you think twice about where you live or…
Sex on the Hill: Sexting on the Hill
The first thing that comes up when you search on google ‘sexting’ under images is a picture of naked women. The term ‘sexting’ means sending naked pictures of ones’ self…
Student Portal Seeks to Simplify Students’ Web Experience
Students returning to McDaniel College have noticed a plethora of changes the college has made over the past few months. One of the biggest – and most talked about –…
Profile: Writing Center Director Josh Ambrose
Where did you work before McDaniel? I was working at George Mason University in Virginia as an Assistant Writing Director. I also taught and directed a summer…
Fifty Shades of Grey Book Review
For the past several weeks, the number one book in America has been the incredibly popular ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’, by E.L. James. For those of you who don’t know,…
Local Farm Museum has more to offer than students may think
Since 1985, thousands of rosy-cheeked wine drinkers have flocked to the Maryland Wine Festival at the Carroll County Farm Museum. This year the event featured 37 different Maryland wineries from…