On the Passing of Jeannie Vogel
We at the Free Press were deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Jeannie Vogel, owner of Jeannie Bird’s Café on Main Street. Her death has certainly had an…
Commentary
I, the Political Hypocrite
Voting is perhaps the greatest symbol of a democratic government. The idea that the populace chooses its leaders is championed, especially in the U.S. with its long tradition of democracy….
Can you NOT be my Valentine, please?
It’s that time of the year again, and no, I’m not talking about Super Bowl weekend, that was last weekend (and Beyonce slayed that Halftime Show!). I’m talking about Valentine’s…
Lighter Side of Campus Safety: January 2016
A new year and a new semester have begun at McDaniel, and it is clear that the student body intends not to disappoint. Indeed, since the beginning of the year,…
What the Frack?
I will always be a kid who was born and raised in Rockaway Beach, New York. Coming from a place where skyscrapers tower over you and do not let a…
Over-Sexualization in the Media: The Blatant Hypocrisy Regarding Portrayals of Male and Female Sexuality
Ladies, take a moment to ask yourself a very serious question: at what age did you first notice men were looking at you sexually? I personally was 9 years old….
Putting the ‘Art’ In Liberal Arts
We go to school on a beautiful campus. The buildings and landscaping are pleasant to look at, and they’re complemented by elegant installations, like the new fountain in front of…
Texting: Toxic or Tactical?
When you walk into a classroom before class, how often do you see people on their cellphones instead of talking to the other people in the room? We live in…
Surf – Travel – Learn: Study abroad with a McDaniel Alum and Surf Tourism Doctor
Studying abroad might not change ‘the world,’ but it might very well change yours. I know it changed mine. I believe for the better. To be candid, when I was…
Staying Healthy through McDaniel’s Dining Services
Maintaining a healthy balance between academics, social life, and maybe even a job isn’t easy. Finding time to squeeze in a call to our mothers, or perhaps watch last night’s…
What We Can Learn From Mizzou and Yale
Stories of protests on college campuses have been making national headlines. These stories are still unfolding and new info is coming out every day. Claims of racism have plagued the…
Is She for Real?
Beautiful people have unblemished, glowing, smooth, even-textured skin and perfectly proportioned, sculpted body parts, right? Yes, they do, thanks to the digital miracles performed by photo editing programs. Our daily…
Lighter Side of Campus Safety: Week of November 4
Well McDaniel I hope you had a nice Halloweekend. I’m sure you all did nice respectable things like handing out candy to little kids, decorating your rooms with festive fare,…
Don’t Fear the Reporter
The phrase “Lame-stream media” is bandied around a decent bit recently, from both sides of the aisle. To conservatives, it serves as a rallying cry against the media that supposedly…
Lighter Side of Campus Safety: Week of October 26
In the shadow of Homecoming it seems that you guys have calmed down just a little bit. However, I’m not too worried, because I know Halloween is coming up, and…
Ben Carson: Public Religiosity?
Among 2016 Republican candidates there has been a growing force: Dr. Ben Carson. With his agenda being highly influenced by pro-Christian stances, could he be an effective figurehead for…
Why Should Students Care About the 2016 Presidential Election?
With classes, personal lives, work, sports, and extracurriculars, it’s difficult for college students to invest much effort into following the presidential race for the 2016 election, especially since students might…
Luke, I Am Your Fairy Godmother
Crash-landing on Earth December 18, 2015, the Star Wars story continues with Disney’s Star Wars: Episode VII, The Force Awakens. That’s right, I said it, Disney. When I first heard…
The Lighter Side of Campus Safety: The Year so Far
It’s a new school year (or rather almost halfway through the first semester of a new school year), and this new crop of freshmen is all but doing my job…
The Bernie Problem
It seems that colleges across the country have caught Bernie fever. The rise of the Vermont senator has been meteoric in nature, and has put once guaranteed nominee Hillary Clinton…