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Editor’s Note: Welcome to the newest McDaniel Free Press column, #hashtags, by Ben Shoudy! Like many of you on campus, my earliest memory of Wednesday morning was being huddled over…
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“Glar” Maintains No Involvement in Spread of McPlague
As students at McDaniel secluded themselves in their rooms in attempts to recover from or avoid the recent outbreak of gastroenteritis (also known as stomach flu, coined as “the McPlague”…
Food Services Take Precautions Against McPlague
McDaniel’s dining establishments have made changes to in light of the gastroenteritis outbreak that has struck the campus. In Englar Dining Hall, most food is being kept behind the counter,…
Plague Tips for Students, by Students
“Gatorade tastes better coming back up than water or ginger ale.” – Bridget McLaughlin “Stay near a bathroom.” – Ashley Rogers “The first 24 hours is hell. Be prepared for…
Do campus facilities lack means to prevent infections?
We all know McDaniel has its flaws when it comes to some health and safety issues, but with the recent Glarocalypse, what could McDaniel improve on to help epidemics like…
Students panic over rumors of food poisoning, administration points to virus
Starting around dinnertime and late into the night of Tuesday, Feb. 26, students found themselves battling for space in public bathrooms due to extreme flu-like symptoms. As students who had…
How can campus services help you survive the McVirus?
Whether you’re sick or have an affected friend or roommate, there’s no need to feel helpless in the next few days. Several offices on campus have created emergency procedures in…
McVirus 2013: The Best of Social Media
Students on campus have been sure to share their thoughts and opinions about the McVirus (also known as gastroenteritis) that has suddenly hit. Rumors are flying around the small campus…
Glarocalypse: The Early Stages
Day 1, 0430 hrs: The plague has hit McDaniel (by plague we mean food poisoning, or similar). Popular opinion has narrowed the cause down to three possible sources: 1) McDaniel…