This Day in History – October 11, 2001
The Polaroid Corporation files for federal bankruptcy protection By Christine Boynton, Commentary Co-Editor A picture’s worth a thousand words. If that’s the case, it’s a good thing I don’t print…
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Fall Break provides a time to recharge
The short break signifies a sigh of relief for many students By Kate Delenick Step outside of your dorm or apartment and really take a look around campus. I mean…
EAC seeing red over lack of green
By Christine Boynton, Commentary Co-Editor If you’re sick of breaking the plastic tongs of your fork with salad bar carrots, join the club, or perhaps the committee. T h e…
ARCH ADVICE: Keeping safety in mind
By Megan Hearron, LCSW-C, Counseling Services McDaniel College and the surrounding town of Westminster, is a safe, close-knit community. The number of sexual assaults and other violent crimes reported here…
McDaniel students say the darndest things
Blog showcases some of the more unfortunate phrases to come out of students’ mouths By Katelynn McGinley Whether it’s the President of the United States or the girl who sits…
Jan Term Journeys abroad
Read about these rich experiences, then go. By Kim Williams Jan Term, as a requirement to graduate, this phrase may be a source of aggravation and dread for some. However,…
A world without technology
One student shares what it was like to live for one day without touching the everyday technologies we take for granted By Christina Hinkle Imagine a world where more text…
Dragon Wars features great visuals, sets up characters that fall flat
Dragon Wars By Patrick Stinson, Contributor What is D-War? It’s a question that those who are not as dreadfully geeky as me are probably asking. Five years in the making,…
The first day of (H)Autumn
Christine Boynton, ‘08 Commentary Co-Editor September 23, 5:51 a.m. Fall officially begins! 82 degrees Fahrenheit: The predicted temperature for the first day of fall. Does it seem a bit warm…
What is McDanielFreePress.com?
By Mike Habegger The Mike What have I been thinking about this summer? Hmm, too much, much too much. I am much too much for this world to take. Watch…
Pretty or Practical?
The new fitness center is open, but is it worth it? By Kate Delenick Finally, the new Merritt Fitness Center is open. Come one, come all, put your best gym…
Social injustice in Jena, LA touches McDaniel Black Student Union
By April Christina Curley Contributor It seems as though nooses are the “in” thing, still in the 21st century. In the news, this week alone, there have been several reports…
This Day in History – September 27 1980
World Tourism Day is established! By Christine Boynton, Commentary Co-Editor In recognition of World Tourism Day, this former study abroad student highly recommends taking a trip to the Study Abroad…
Mickey Daniel
By Justin Harmon Hello McDaniel aka Mickey Daniel readers, this is my first article. I’m explaining how I’m going to write my article but before I do. Let me introduce…
Arch Advice
By Megan Hearon Classes are in full-swing and assignments are quickly approaching. You’ve moved your things into your “new home” for the year. The summer may feel like a distant…
Stylish–What can’t you leave for college without?
By Michelle Menner Flip flops were not the appropriate shoes to wear while climbing the three flights of stairs of Blanche Ward Hall on move-in day. Like a model strutting…
What I Know Now – Sarah Stokely
Compiled by Bethany Grove Sarah E. Stokely, Ph.D., Assistant Dean for First Year Students Ask. It applies everywhere. It is what education is all about, yet it’s hardest for students….
Scaffolding? Still? Why?
By Mike Habegger, Co-Editor in Chief, Web Editor, Layout Editor It’s my senior year here at McDaniel. I’ve been here for four years, and I’m not graduating early (thank God)….