Senior Editor: Laurel Pogue
Free Press Arts and Culture Editor Laurel Pogue is no stranger to hard work. An English and environmental studies major with a biology specialization, biology minor, and involvement with the…
Laurel Pogue
Campus announcements to charge by the word
[Disclaimer: This article was originally published on April Fools’ Day, and it should not be interpreted as factual reporting.] The campus announcements email has become overloaded with information, and a…
Student still late for class, despite no longer needing to leave bed
[Disclaimer: This article was originally published on April Fools’ Day, and it should not be interpreted as factual reporting.] “I had it down to an exact science,” said Rebecca Brandon,…
McDaniel’s 2020 commencement ceremony canceled
On March 27, President Roger Casey sent an email to members of the class of 2020 to formally announce that the May 23 commencement ceremonies, for both the undergraduate and…
Room and board to be refunded for remaining weeks of Spring 2020 semester
Yesterday afternoon, the Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees met to discuss continuing courses of action as the College confronts the COVID-19 pandemic. In an email update that same…
McDaniel moves to new online housing lottery system
This year, the housing lottery system has received a 21st century update. Traditionally, the housing lottery has been conducted through in-person events, which sometimes left students waiting hours to choose…
Wellness Center to offer three new therapy groups
This semester, the Wellness Center is expanding its offerings for students seeking counseling to include multiple options for group therapy. These groups are themed around students who have similar identity…
Where in Westminster: The Yellow Door
Down on Main Street, a yellow door distinctively stands out, and inside is a unique local business. Taylor Stetson, the owner of The Yellow Door, has been selling comic books…
Residence hall bulletin boards face vandalism
On Oct. 30, an email was sent to the campus population from the Office of Residence Life, alerting the community to bulletin board vandalism that had occurred in the residence…
Progressive Student Union hosts Halloween coffee house
On Oct. 31, McDaniel’s Progressive Student Union hosted a coffee house and open mic night in Ensor Lounge. During this event, snacks and drinks were available, and students were encouraged…
Tim Jenkins Quartet kicks off Monday Night Music
On Monday, Oct. 21, the McDaniel music department hosted the first concert of the year in the recurring “Monday Night Music” concert series, with a performance by the Tim Jenkins…
McDaniel.edu update to launch Fall 2019
For the past year, a new website for mcdaniel.edu has been in development. The cross-campus team that has worked on this project included representatives from “all divisions on campus,” including…
I.T. implements campus-wide updates
Over the summer and in the past few weeks, the McDaniel networks have undergone a few changes and had several instances of maintenance. The I.T. department has sent out regular…
Gwen Coddington begins first semester as archivist and librarian
If you stop by the library this semester, you may see a new face in the archives – Gwen Coddington, the new archivist and special collections librarian. Coddington began working…
Office of Residence Life converts 8 houses to undergraduate housing
One of the most frequently shared pieces of news about this school year is the record-breaking number of new students in the class of 2023. Of course, while housing options…
Senior Editor: Emma Carter
Emma Carter, Free Press co-editor-in-chief, will be graduating at the end of this semester with majors in French and communication. She has been on staff of the Free Press for all four…
Annual United event to take place Friday
This Friday, April 12, the annual United event will be taking place once more. United is a showcase of the cultural and ethnic organizations of the campus, this year comprised…
Student complains about assignment, had ample time to finish it over break
[Disclaimer: This article was originally published on April Fools’ Day, and it should not be interpreted as factual reporting.] Remy Travers, a sophomore political science major, has a 15-page research…
McHoroscopes: Your sign and your new major
[Disclaimer: This article was originally published on April Fools’ Day, and it should not be interpreted as factual reporting.] Spring is a time for change, and some people may be…
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…