Campus Safety Sees Major Changes
As students returned from Winter Break, they were greeted to a number of changes to the Department of Campus Safety. The most notable of these was that the office, which…
Stefan Specian
McPlaylist of the Month: February
After a fiery protest playlist last November, we return with a more subdued fare. Trump is president, and between protests, phone calls to congressional representatives, why not sit back for…
The Sanctuary Campus Question
With the recent actions of President Donald Trump, a number of college students have become worried about the effects his policies and executive orders may have upon their institutions. While…
Facing a New Semester in a New World
The Free Press enters this semester in a different world than any our editors or writers entered McDaniel in. The landscape of the college, journalism, and the U.S. itself has…
A Post-Trump Conversation With President Casey
The election of Donald Trump as president has had a definite impact on the student body of McDaniel, no matter their political views or affiliation. While some students celebrate victory,…
McDaniel Budapest Unveils New “Flagship” Program
The McDaniel Budapest campus has unveiled its new Cultural Crossroads Program, which will begin in the Spring 2017 semester. The program will see students taking three specially designed, four-credit courses…
McPlaylist of the Month: November
A few weeks ago many Americans, including myself, made the mistake of underestimating Donald Trump and his supporters. We were too blinded by our privilege to realize that the heart…
A Time to Cry, A Time to Fight
The news today shook me to the core. It made me not want to roll out of bed, perhaps in the hope that if I curled up and slept all…
McPlaylist of the Month: October
This playlist blends a mix of Top 40 hits with more independent artists, based around a theme of synth beats and EDM influences. Highlights include The Weeknd’s new single “Starboy,”…
Anyone But Trump
I truly have nothing truly original to say about Donald Trump anymore. I could call him a misogynist, a xenophobe, or even say he’s the spawn of Satan, but people…
McPlaylist of the Month: September
Looking for new music to listen to while you study, eat Glar, or just sit around your dorm doing nothing? We’ve got you covered. The Free Press is launching its…
A McDaniel Student Guide to Campus Safety
The Department of Campus Safety (DoCS) is often one of the most misunderstood organizations on campus, for a number of reasons. As such, a number of rumors fly every year…
Editorial: A Tense Summer
This summer has proven much more newsworthy than many might have thought or, sadly, more than any would have hoped. Given the college schedule and the nature of our paper,…
Adjunct Faculty Votes in Favor of Union
On Tuesday, June 7, 2016, it was announced that McDaniel’s adjunct faculty had voted 82 -36 in favor of unionization with SEIU Local 500. This vote ended a process that…
Senior Profile: Mike Pusloskie
What is your preferred name and major(s) and minor(s)? My preferred name is Mike Pusloskie, and my major is political science. What are some of the jobs you held at…
Senior Profile: Leanna Jasek-Rysdahl
What is your preferred name and major(s) and minor(s)? Leanna Jasek-Rysdahl. Majors: French and Political Science and International Studies What are some of the jobs you held at McDaniel? Writing Center…
Senior Profile: Caroline Unger
What is your preferred name and major(s) and minor(s)? My name is Caroline Unger, and I’m a political science major with an Arabic minor. What are some of the jobs…
Senior Profile: Shannon McClellan
What is your preferred name and major(s) and minor(s)? Shannon McClellan. English major with minors in Writing and Spanish What are some of the jobs you held at McDaniel? Writing Center…
Senior Profile: Brian Everitt
What is your preferred name and major(s) and minor(s)? Brian Everitt. Major in Studio Art and a minor in Art History. What are some of the jobs you held at…
A Fractured Campus
McDaniel College has lost its way. Not because of its academics, nor its tuition, nor even some grand purported scheme against organized labor. No. McDaniel has lost its way by…