This year, the members of the Free Press staff have learned a lot about journalism, through the Newspaper Practicum class and by attending weekly meetings. We have expanded our skill…
As the year winds down and we all begin to panic as we remember the due dates of the semester-long papers and the final exams that loom in the near…
The Common Core refers to a set of learning goals, or standards, for grades K-12 in English language arts/literacy and mathematics. These standards are designed to ensure that upon graduation…
College is a place for young people to expand their knowledge of the world as well as knowledge of their selves as individuals by being immersed in a community where…
Higher education is a fundamental of learning for many people. However, it’s not equally accessible to everyone, particularly those in urban cities. Most high schools in Baltimore City lack the…
The working poor are a growing class within the United States. Those who fall below the poverty line, some 46.2 million (2011), have gotten there primarily because of two reasons:…
Instead of paying attention to what is being written on the board, are you spending your class time daydreaming about your biology professor’s cute butt, or doodling hearts in the…
Televised communication and print media has spawned a nation of self-proclaimed medical personnel. Anyone can access an endless supply of health related information from magazines, television and the internet; however,…
Having been homeschooled for my four years of high school, it is unbelievable how many stereotypes have been placed on me the moment I tell people that I am homeschooled….
On March 8, 2014, I had the privilege of volunteering at the Special Olympics of Maryland Basketball tournament here at McDaniel College. Opportunities like this look great on resumes, provide…
Spring Fling. What a day to remember. Before my 1st experience with Spring Fling, I didn’t know what to expect because of the wide range of rumors surrounding the event….
Between Spring Fling, catching up on school work, scrambling for those last points in class and of course, those everyday obligations, it seems as if McDaniel College students are busier…
In the U.S today around 11.3% individuals at the age of 20 years and older have diabetes. This is the average age of most college students. Also in the U.S…
Suspecting that the evening was going to be filled with a lot of generalities and CIA “savior” symptom, I decided to attend the McDaniel Talk with Niki Grandrimo, alumna and…
Ever heard those rumors that whenever the school’s Internet slows down it’s because too many students are watching videos on those pop-up inducing porn sites? When I was told this…
With the controversial end of Net Neutrality, we may see beloved sites like Netflix and YouTube drastically altered. Net Neutrality was a principle that allowed Internet users to surf the…
Three reports of cooking smoke this week. This is getting out of hand, guys. Another student was caught for a malicious burning in the library. Are book burnings still a…
Man, we had a dark, violent week on campus. Let’s dive right in. A bunch of rebels on campus were disturbing the peace, harassing others and assaulting fellow students. Someone…
The Lighter Side of Campus Safety is brought to you by the McDaniel College student body’s eager interest in on-campus happenings and by all the miscreants that make this possible….
Welcome back to yet another semester of petty theft, cooking-induced smoke alarms and inevitable drug possession. It’s The Lighter Side of Campus Safety, brought to you by me, Ben. Buckle…