Travel Writing Across Europe: A Collection of Journals
To entertain myself and another member of our class during our trip, I began looking up words in other languages that don’t translate directly into English. Some of my findings,…
Features
Carroll County Festival of Trees comes to Westminster Town Mall
Walking into Westminster’s town mall, many people may be surprised to see an eye-catching seasonal display. Non-profit community outreach organization The Shepherd’s Staff is a “non-denominational faith-based outreach program” that…
Professor Brett: A Screenwriter but a Teacher First
September 14th, 1970 Dear Mrs. Brett, I am sending Richard’s spelling book home for him to complete. He is capable of doing much better work. Richard frequently is not listening…
Director of International and Off-Campus Study Retiring
After working at McDaniel College for 10 years, Rose Falkner has retired. Falkner, the Director of International & Off-Campus Study, left her position at McDaniel in December. She had been…
What’s Good in Downtown Westminster?
Do you like trying new restaurants? Shopping? Are you looking for an excuse to get off campus and get some fresh air? Don’t fret! Downtown Westminster is full of a…
Artifacts: Digital Collage and Painted Photography by Sue Bloom
A collection of photographs and digital paintings by McDaniel Art and Art History professor Susan Bloom, called “Artifacts,” was revealed to an eager crowd of about 50 persons at a…
Breakfast Interview With President Casey
The secretary just smiled at me as I told her I was the POTUS’ 9 a.m. appointment, and went to go fetch him. I heard a door open and close,…
McBlackout Twitter Roundup
McDaniel students took to Twitter almost as soon as the power first went out on Sunday, and they didn’t stop. Throughout the week, Twitter has become a forum for all…
McDaniel Professor explores the Cold War, film, and society in upcoming book
Are you interested in film? Do you enjoy learning about or discussing history? Most importantly, do you like to read? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, you’re…
Global Diners: Celebrating Africa
Each year, the McDaniel College Community has a chance to get in touch with African culture through the Celebrating Africa dinner organized by the Africa’s Legacy club. Celebrating Africa began…
November Horoscopes
Aquarius (January 20 – February 18) Beware of rain for the next few weeks, you’re likely to melt. You’re at risk of losing your eyebrows today, but the story…
An Evening with Wally Lamb
Best-selling fiction author, Wally Lamb, came to the Carroll Arts Center on Friday, Oct. 25. The event was sold out and the house was full—with women, as well as some…
Sculpture Unveiling with a Hero
A variety of citizens gathered in the Carroll Arts Center to see retired CIA officer and current artist Tony Mendez on Friday, Nov. 8. Accompanying him was his son, Toby,…
McDaniel Wildlife
Check out this fun video about the wildlife here on campus!
A Day in the Life: Homecoming 2013
Homecoming is always a fun time of year, with all the alumni who come back to spend time with those of us who yet to graduate. It’s a nice way…
60 Seconds: Bucket Lists
We asked six members of the McDaniel class of 2017, “What are five items on your bucket list?” Kevin Rosenthal 1. Go to a World Cup 2. Visit the…
Sudoku Solutions Nov. 6 Print Issue
Did you fill in the Sudoku puzzle in this month’s print edition of the Free Press? Check out the solution here!
Zombies in Westminster
While McDaniel students enjoyed Homecoming festivities on Saturday, Oct. 19, local runners were having their own fun. These runners, however, had some motivation from which the football team might have…
Gotham is Closer Than You Think
A little more than a 10-minute walk from the heart of campus, just past the warmth of CUP but before the striped barber’s poles of Cal Bloom’s Barber Shoppe, lies…
French Week Arrives at McDaniel
If Paris has ever been a dream destination of yours, you’re in luck because McDaniel’s French Club is bringing France to the Hill! French Week is Nov. 4 to Nov….