Four Seasons in One Month
2014 has seen some crazy things so far; Miley Cyrus brought high-buns back into style, Shawn White lost his snowboarding title to a 14 year old Russian boy, Paul Walker…
Articles by lem013
Emoff Amofa Reflects on College Involvement and Education
As soon as I looked up, Emoff Amofa, a current senior, walked through the backdoor of Klitzburg Pavilion and set his bike helmet down on the seat next to me….
Journalism is a Two-Way Street: The Responsibilities of Journalists and Their Audiences
This year, the members of the Free Press staff have learned a lot about journalism, through the Newspaper Practicum class and by attending weekly meetings. We have expanded our skill…
Learning for Ourselves: A Reflection on Education
As the year winds down and we all begin to panic as we remember the due dates of the semester-long papers and the final exams that loom in the near…
The Effects of Common Core on Our Education System
The Common Core refers to a set of learning goals, or standards, for grades K-12 in English language arts/literacy and mathematics. These standards are designed to ensure that upon graduation…
Common Ground on the Hill: Traditions Weeks
Traditions Week is run by Common Ground on the Hill every summer at McDaniel. Artists, musicians, and others come from around the country and even around the world to perform,…
Making the Charlson Lab a 24 Hour Quiet Work Zone
Providing spaces for students’ academic needs is one of our top priorities in Hoover Library and I want us all to respect the needs of students who need quieter space…
Phi Delta Theta and Phi Sigma Sigma Placed on Deferred Suspension after “CMT vs. BET” Party
McDaniel College announced on Tuesday that two Greek organizations, Phi Delta Theta and Phi Sigma Sigma, have been placed on “deferred suspension” through Dec. 31, 2014. Both organizations are banned…
McDaniel Student Dresses Well for Warm Weather
[Disclaimer: This article was originally published for April Fools’ Day, and it should not be interpreted as factual reporting.] The week of March 10 brought about a number of smiles…
McDaniel Student Goes to Class and Gym without Cell Phone, Does Not Freak Out
[Disclaimer: This article was originally published for April Fools’ Day, and it should not be interpreted as factual reporting.] Last Monday, Freshman Aaron Callahan woke up at 8:30 a.m. to…
Recent Grad to Marry Former Professor
[Disclaimer: This article was originally published for April Fools’ Day, and it should not be interpreted as factual reporting.] Over Spring Break, McDaniel Alumnus Oscar Santos ’13 and Biology professor…
Student Gets Hair Cut Short over Break, Is Unhappy
[Disclaimer: This article was originally published for April Fools’ Day, and it should not be interpreted as factual reporting.] McDaniel College Junior Bradley Heavner went to Florida for Spring Break…
McDaniel College to Open New Restaurant on Campus, Student Input Needed
[Disclaimer: This article was originally published for April Fools’ Day, and it should not be interpreted as factual reporting.] McDaniel College administration has announced plans to install a new dining…
McDaniel Student Doesn’t Care about Sports, Tells Everyone
[Disclaimer: This article was originally published for April Fools’ Day, and it should not be interpreted as factual reporting.] At a recent meal at Englar Dining Hall, sophomore Social Work…
Football Team Begins Fundraiser in Attempt to Start Fresh in 2014
[Disclaimer: This article was originally published for April Fools’ Day, and it should not be interpreted as factual reporting.] After consecutive disappointing seasons, the McDaniel football program felt that something…
Student Writes Poetry, Feels Deep
[Disclaimer: This article was originally published for April Fools’ Day, and it should not be interpreted as factual reporting.] A student has situated herself in a nook of the third…
Editorial: CMT vs. BET and Addressing Uncomfortable Issues
“All things must be examined, debated, investigated without exception and without regard for anyone’s feelings.” -Denis Diderot As student journalists, our job is to report the news and bring to light…
Letter to the Editor
For every story there are two sides. There are two point of views. There are more players than an outsider will ever realize. I would like to tell you my…
UPDATE: Phi Delta Theta and Phi Sigma Sigma Representatives Respond to Investigation
Student Falsifies Attempted Robbery Report
On Sunday March 2 at approximately 2:45 am the Westminster Police Department was alerted of “shots fired” at McDaniel College. During the investigation the officers learned of another event that…