McComics: April 28
Another print issue means another round of comics! This time you’ll find below comics following the theme of “The Ocean” by Hannah Maxwell and Nathan Wright.
Arts & Culture
Writer of the Week: Lucille Clifton
Maryland is a geographically small state, but its history and legacy are as rich as any other’s. No one writer exemplifies the rich history of this politically, socially, and racially…
Maryland Art Place understands art is a need, not a want
The power of art can be monumental, but finding a way and a place to personally express yourself can be difficult. Maryland Art Place, a nonprofit gallery in Baltimore, is…
The hidden meanings in horror films
When you watch a movie, how often do you question the meaning behind it? For decades, filmmakers have incorporated symbolic references to real-world events in their work while still providing…
Unveiling ceremony releases 2019 Contrast literary magazine
On April 18, McDaniel’s Contrast literary magazine returned to debut their stellar 2019 issue. The newest issue of the magazine came after months of hard work from the co-editors-in-chief, Editorial Board, and contributing…
‘Clybourne Park’ performs to a sold-out audience
“Clybourne Park,” a Pulitzer- and Tony-award winning play, was performed during the past week at McDaniel College. The show opened on March 6 and closed on March 9. Tickets were…
A review of ‘Velvet Buzzsaw’
“We peddle perception, thin as a bubble.” “Velvet Buzzsaw” (2019), written and directed by Dan Gilroy, is a playground for postmodern anxieties. This satirical horror embodies what philosopher Jean Baudrillard…
‘Compulsory Measures’
This winter, the McDaniel College Rice Gallery holds an exhibit centering around the theme of obsessive compulsiveness in visual art. The exhibit, called “Compulsory Measures,” explores the process of quieting…
McComics: February 24
With the second print issue of the semester upon us, it is time for the second batch of McComics! This week’s theme was love, and below you will see comics…
The importance of music education
As the Arts and Culture Editor for the Free Press, I don’t think it is surprising for me to declare that I think the Arts are important. I have played…
McComics: February 4
Last semester, students in the communication department’s Communication and Culture course submitted weekly comics to the Free Press, and we are pleased to feature a few artists who have chosen…
McComics: December 9
Below is the final week of comic strips created by students in the communication department’s Communication and Culture course. On behalf of our staff, our readers, and all who involve themselves…
McComics: December 2
Below are the comic strips created by students in the communication department’s Communication and Culture course. This week, they pay homage to classic comic strips. The images and content are used…
McComics: November 18
Below are the comic strips created by students in the communication department’s Communication and Culture course. Check back every Sunday for new comics. The images and content are used…
McComics: November 11
Below are the comic strips created by students in the communication department’s Communication and Culture course. Check back every Sunday for new comics. The images and content are used for…
McComics: November 4
Below are the comic strips created by students in the communication department’s Communication and Culture course. Check back every Sunday for new comics. The images and content are used for…
S.O.S.: Find Fenty Music
It has been two years since Robyn “Rihanna” Fenty has released an album, and let’s just say her Rihanna Navy – the name of her fan group – is not too…
Writer of the Week: Neil Gaiman
For some authors, writing seems to be instilled in their blood. Literature colors everything they do throughout life, from early childhood to the last stages of their career. This is…
McComics: October 28
Below are the comic strips created by students in the communication department’s Communication and Culture course. Check back every Sunday for new comics. The images and content are used for…
Book Review: ‘Broken Things’ by Lauren Oliver
In the small town of Twin Lakes, two girls committed a horrible crime, brutally murdering their best friend Summer Marks as part of a ritual sacrifice in the woods…or did…