Editor-in-Chief Marya Kuratova
During Marya Kuratova’s tour of the campus on Admitted Students’ Day four years ago, she saw the Free Press office for the very first time. Confident in her future goals,…
Marya Kuratova
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…
Casey announces commencement ceremony plans
On April 30, President Roger Casey emailed the graduating class to provide an update on the commencement ceremony. Casey had originally written on March 27 that this year’s commencement ceremony…
Contrast unveils 2020 literary magazine online
Despite the odd circumstances surrounding this spring semester, McDaniel’s Contrast literary magazine made its debut in a digital format on April 30. Contrast’s 2020 cover features a fading sunset over…
McDaniel to temporarily move to online classes amid coronavirus concerns
Earlier this afternoon, the McDaniel College Coronavirus Task Force emailed all students to announce that the College will move all on-campus, face-to-face undergraduate and graduate instruction to an online format…
McDaniel takes precautions against coronavirus
The panic associated with the coronavirus outbreak has slowly but surely spread across the world, reaching the United States and even Maryland, as people stock up on toilet paper, nonperishable…
Financial Aid office welcomes new staff, implements new policies
Friday, Feb. 7 brought many updates from the Financial Aid office. Janelle Holmboe, vice president for enrollment, wrote to the campus community to share the latest Financial Aid office news…
Payroll updates student workers to electronic time cards
The start of the spring semester brings some reportedly exciting changes to student workers on campus. As Director of Human Resources Jenni Glennon announced back in December, McDaniel will no…
I.T. department starts semester with updates
Ahead of the start of the Spring 2020 semester, the I.T. department emailed the campus community to share the department’s latest updates. Over winter break, the department added Internet connectivity…
Second ‘Ask McDaniel Anything’ forum features special guests
On Monday, Nov. 11, the second “Ask McDaniel Anything” forum gave students a chance to ask the administration any questions they may have. Event posters advertised a chance to speak…
Theatre’s directing class presents 10-minute play festival
Before students, faculty, and staff left campus for Thanksgiving break, they were encouraged to come enjoy the theatre department’s latest production: a 10-minute play festival. Tuesday night’s production featured six short plays…
Campus Safety issues timely warning notification
On Nov. 13, Campus Safety emailed faculty, staff, undergraduate students, and graduate students to issue a timely warning notification regarding an incident from earlier that morning. According to the email,…
Pilot Wellness Center program guarantees weekly counseling sessions
The Wellness Center is piloting a new program in which students are guaranteed weekly individual counseling sessions as well as coordination of clinical, personal, and academic support. The Wellness Extended…
President’s Council meets with student leaders
In an effort to increase communication between students and administration beyond the “Ask McDaniel Anything” forums, the President’s Council met with a group of students on Oct. 29 to answer…
Annual Fire Safety and Security Report released
On Sept. 30, Director of Campus Safety Eric Immler sent a copy of the Annual Fire Safety and Security Report to the campus community. This report details the past three…
Steam leak discovered outside Decker Center
Over fall break, Physical Plant discovered a steam leak outside of Decker College Center’s mid-level entrance from Rouzer Hall. Though the leak is not affecting heat or other operations on campus,…
Financial Aid Office has yet to process financial aid
While the original deadline for paying for the fall semester was July 1, the Financial Aid Office is still processing and awarding financial aid well into the start of the…
Faculty votes to cut physical activity requirement
Starting this fall, both current and future students will no longer be required to take two gym classes in order to graduate. On Thursday, Sept. 12, Provost Julia Jasken sent…
Amanda Bailey, Ph.D., presents 34th annual Holloway Lecture
When Amanda Bailey, Ph.D., told her daughter she would be presenting on Shakespeare to an audience of McDaniel students, faculty, and staff, the 10-year-old asked, “Shakespeare, seriously?” with obvious confusion….
Radio club unveils new website
McDaniel’s radio station, MGTRadio, is excited to announce some substantial changes for the new school year. This past semester, the radio club focused on rebuilding its brand and has since…