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By Ryan Hickey There are a rare few people who strive to somehow help out the community we live in and work to make our world a better place. This…

By Melanie Chupein, Co-Editor in Chief Help us combat MRSA!!! Before signing in Please sanitize your hands by washing them with liquid hand gel found on the wall by waiting…

By Christina Hinkle For years now, clubrooms have been a tradition on the Hill. Whether they were hosted by Greek organizations, the Black Student Union, or other groups, they turn…

New dispensers installed in two dorms By Michelle Menner More than 200 soap dispensers, hand dryers, and paper towel holders are to be installed around campus in all administrative buildings…

Fearless and Bold captures 140 years of stories By Geoff Peckham, News Co-Editor The slogan for McDaniel College reads, “Changing Lives since 1867.” Dr. James Lightner has been working on…

This homecoming could be the last for underground Greek letters on field By Greg Pfeiffer The view at Bair Stadium may not be as colorful this homecoming. The long-held tradition…

Details surrounding missing girl remain vague By Katelynn McGinley Signs posted around North Village the morning of Thursday, September 27 alerted the campus that a teenaged girl was missing and…

By Laura Hutton, News Co-Editor Contributions by Geoff Peckham On Saturday, September 29, McDaniel College held its first Founders Convocation since the 125th anniversary of the school 15 years ago….

By Geoff Peckham, News Co-Editor If you were to ask Baron Bates about his father’s college years, he would probably say very firmly that Western Maryland College played a large…

Missing roommates? Fire alarms ringing at all hours? It’s all part of the lighter side. Editor’s Note: This weekly piece highlights some of the more inane calls and incidents to…

“That’s what we’re working toward and I’m sure it’s very close.” ~ Deborah Vance By Bethany Grov? WMCR, McDaniel College’s radio station, has struggled for airtime over the past year…

By Stacey Eyler, Commentary Co-Editor As reported in the September 27 issue of The McDaniel Free Press, a female McDaniel College student was sexually assaulted by a male McDaniel College…

By Stacey Eyler, Commentary Co-Editor Just hours before the first day of classes was set to begin, Campus Safety launched a campus-wide email, informing students and faculty of the first…

Student medevacked for injury to neck By Dave Nasongkhla On Wednesday, September 12, cheerleader Amber Lassen, a sophomore, was injured during a stunt in the gym during the team’s evening…

By Geoff Peckham, News Co-Editor Close your eyes. The dull background noise of idle chatter and ringing cell phones rapidly died down, as a packed beyond capacity Hill Hall 108…

A burning trash can, broken vending machines, sketchy library characters, and failed heists are the legacy of the first month of fall semester. Mike Habegger looking cool as always. By…

Organization gets government grant for the promotion of responsible drinking By Melanie Chupein, Co-Editor in Chief McDaniel College has received a two-year grant from the United States Department of Education…

Professional upgrade provides place for news crew to flourish By Greg Pfeiffer Let’s just get right to it: Have you ever seen Terror TV? Have you paused on it for…

NEW MOVE-IN PROCEDURES SHORTEN LINES, HEADACHES By Laura Hutton, News Co-Editor For returning students, the beginning of freshman move in day is remembered for its long lines. This year, however,…

New students showcase the school’s growing potential By Geoff Peckham, News Co-Editor As the days of summer waned, the campus began to emerge from its seasonal slumber, students in yellow…