Westminster Boys & Girls Club set to expand
The word “Welcome” hangs from the roof in rainbow letters just inside the doors of the Westminster Boys & Girls Club. The halls are silent and empty, but in a…
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United States Senate increases military spending
The United States Senate approved an increase in the United States military budget on Sept. 18. According to sources, the bill would put $700 billion into the military. This would…
Significant changes to business administration and accounting economics majors
After approximately two years of planning, the Business Department at McDaniel College redesigned its requirements for the Business Administration and Accounting Economics majors. In the spring of 2017, the Curriculum…
Weekend shuttle service restored in limited capacity
McDaniel’s weekend shuttle service is back in a new, limited form as of last Friday. The first come, first served weekend service was restored by the Department of Campus Safety,…
Student action prompts reversal of library decision
Upon returning to campus for the Fall 2017 semester, many students were concerned to find that Overnight Study Hall had been cancelled, and that the library would be closing at…
Renovations Planned for Gill Center
McDaniel College has begun renovations on Old and New Gill, with the goal of updating the kinesiology department, as well as making improvements to the various gym facilities. The changes include…
McDaniel Hall Undergoes Renovations
In recent years, McDaniel Hall, a 95-year-old structure, has accumulated a reputation for being a bit dated in comparison to other dormitories, but renovations undertaken over the summer seek to…
McDaniel Receives a Network Overhaul
McDaniel’s campus network has been undergoing a variety of updates throughout the summer. The college has invested over $1 million in hopes of addressing long-standing concerns among the campus community,…
Young Americans for Liberty Issues Statement on Free Speech Ball
The McDaniel Chapter of Young Americans for Liberty has issued a statement to the McDaniel Free Press regarding the recent Free Speech Ball incident on campus. The incident in question…
A Guide to Campus Safety: Spring Fling Edition
With another Spring Fling upon us, students may again wonder how Campus Safety will be interacting with students throughout the day. The Free Press spoke with Director of Campus Safety…
Exercise Science Department Considers Name Change to Kinesiology
If there is one thing that’s certain about McDaniel, it’s that the college is always changing and adapting, and the departments must change and adapt with it. The Exercise Science…
Removal of Posters in Westminster High School Sparks Controversy
On Feb. 16, several teachers at Westminster High School were asked to take down posters that they felt promoted diversity, but administration believed carried political connotations, deviating from the apolitical…
McDaniel and Westminster Communities Join in Rallies Promoting Inclusion
The McDaniel and Westminster communities have recently come together in a series of rallies against the Trump Administration, and its various policy choices, executive orders, and cabinet nominations. These rallies,…
Campus Safety Sees Major Changes
As students returned from Winter Break, they were greeted to a number of changes to the Department of Campus Safety. The most notable of these was that the office, which…
APO Service Fraternity Experiencing Rapid Growth
Editor’s note: after the writing of this article, APO pledged 17 new members on Feb. 26. Alpha Phi Omega, a service fraternity at McDaniel, has grown to now encompass approximately…
The Future of Ting Fiber Internet at McDaniel
The possibility of a change to McDaniel internet is on the horizon. When Ting, an internet service provider and mobile virtual network operator, lit up in August of 2015 in Westminster,…
The Sanctuary Campus Question
With the recent actions of President Donald Trump, a number of college students have become worried about the effects his policies and executive orders may have upon their institutions. While…
Third Annual “I Love the Hill” Month Kicks Off with Free T-shirts, Local Discounts
McDaniel’s third annual I Love the Hill celebration kicked off on Feb. 2 outside of Englar Dining Hall, where students, faculty, staff, and alumni were given the opportunity to write…
Women’s March on Washington: Part II
“There is one thing I know. You should never underestimate the power of a girl’s makeup; it can be anything. It can be a disguise. It can be war paint….
Women’s March on Washington: Part I
This past weekend will forever be remembered by generations as one of the most historical moments due to both the inauguration of President Donald Trump and the rally/march that followed…