Senior Editor: Jimmy Calderon
As graduation rapidly approaches, Arts & Culture and Commentary Editor Jimmy Calderon is completing some of his final coursework—and Free Press articles—for his undergraduate career. In wrapping up this era…
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In Order to Form A MORE PERFECT UNION
On the night of April 15, right after the Spring Fling celebrations were coming to an end, Theater Department students prepared what would be their last show of the spring, and…
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Student Begins Collecting Minors, Becomes a Self-designed Major
[Disclaimer: This article was originally published on April Fools’ Day, and it should not be interpreted as factual reporting.] “One of the beauties about liberal arts education is the fact…
Coming up to Arts & Culture
For the art lovers looking for events to attend and the students needing cultural outings for their classes, here is a list of major performances, shows and events coming to…
Sex on the Hill: Places Where People Have Done It
When your roommate is sleeping or too stubborn to leave, how far will you go to get frisky with someone you like? Sex on the Hill is a common thing….
15 “Things” I don’t understand about The Odyssey
You have seen it before, and you can’t lie about it. The Odyssey, a faux-journalism, Buzzfeed wannabe, is a platform for student “journalists” to share their passion for writing (if…
Writer of the Week: Ethel Payne
The granddaughter of freed slaves, Ethel Payne was born in Chicago, Illinois, in 1911. Better known as the “First Lady of the Black Press,” Payne was the fifth child in…
“12 Steps” Down Postmodernism
“12 Steps: A Solo Performance Piece,” written by Theater Professor Richard Sautter, delivered a combination of laughter and deep pondering the night of Feb. 11 in WMC Alumni Hall. The…
Writer of the Week: Lorraine Hansberry
A playwright, an author, an activists, and the granddaughter of a freed slave, Lorraine Hansberry is one of the most recognized black figures within the theater and the literary arts….
The Vagina Monologues: A Photo Essay
“The Vagina Monologues” took place the evenings of Feb. 3 and 4 in WMC Alumni Hall. The event featured Eve Ensler’s play, performed by a talented cast of women from…
The Vagina Monologues: Reclaiming the Vagina
For the fourteenth year in a row, the cast of “The Vagina Monologues” delivered a powerful roar of resistance, keeping up with the momentum of women’s empowerment built by the Women’s March on…
Writer of the Week: Banana Yoshimoto
Banana Yoshimoto was born in Tokyo, in July 24, 1964. She graduated with a major in Literature from Nihon University’s Art College, where she chose her first name in honor…
Women’s March on Washington: Part II
“There is one thing I know. You should never underestimate the power of a girl’s makeup; it can be anything. It can be a disguise. It can be war paint….
Women’s March on Washington: Part I
This past weekend will forever be remembered by generations as one of the most historical moments due to both the inauguration of President Donald Trump and the rally/march that followed…
Alpha Psi Omega’s Holiday Cabaret
All of the key aspects of fun were on display in this year’s Holiday Cabaret event as it included singing, dancing and laughing. Alpha Psi Omega, the Honors Theater Fraternity,…
French Week Drawings: A Photo Essay
During French Week, one of the most popular events is the traditional chalk-drawing contest that always take place out in Red Square. This year brought a number of students who…
Coming up to Arts & Culture…
As we approach the month of November, we continue with a strong season of art and cultural events at McDaniel. Ranging from concerts to lectures to screenings, there is an…
Writer of the Week: Silvina Ocampo
After a brief hiatus over the month of September, Writer of the Week is back! To mark the return of the column, there’s no better way than to begin with…
Green Life’s Street Fair Brings Global Climate Change Awareness
Oct. 10 marked the beginning of Global Climate Change Awareness Week and as expected, Green Life brought the celebration to McDaniel College. Although this week is full of interesting and informative…