Deans hold first ‘Ask McDaniel Anything’ open forum
On Thursday, Dec. 6, Liz Towle, acting dean of student affairs, and Josh Ambrose, associate dean of campus and community engagement, held an open forum with student organization leaders to…
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Support Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals
McDaniel College’s Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity and Phi Mu sorority are partnering to fundraise for the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals through their “Cheesin’ For Children” event. On November 13, fraternity…
Palabras to Words: Teaching English matters
The Hispanic and Latino community is the largest minority group in the United States. As of July 2016, there were a reported 57.5 million Hispanics and Latinos who constituted 17.8…
Writer of the Week: Jorge Luis Borges
Never one to defy expectations, Jorge Luis Borges, in his 86 years, managed to become one of the most prolific authors of Latin American literature. His life began as humbly…
Process for new campus dining services provider has begun
Six vendors visited campus on Aug. 31 to learn about the College and begin the process to submit proposals for all campus dining services. “The plan is to have a…
James Hamrick, chief of police and director of campus safety, has left McDaniel
Chief of Police and Director of Campus Safety James Hamrick is no longer with the College as of Aug. 29. He leaves after three years at McDaniel. “I appreciate very much…
SGA releases new constitution, executive board changes
After months of reconstruction, SGA has released a new constitution which takes affect immediately. The new document showcases the organization’s new mission statement, which highlights the importance of communication and…
Multi-million dollar renovations completed in Gill Center
Following a span of construction that has lasted from the Spring 2018 Semester and throughout the summer, the 6.6 million dollar renovation of the Gill Center has finally been completed. The goal of…
SGA launches new mission, outlook, plans for fall semester
Members of the Student Government Association executive board have announced a new mission statement and organization outlook ahead of the start of the academic year. The statement reads “We, as…
President Casey is positive about widespread changes this year
McDaniel College President Roger Casey is looking forward to significant transformations that multiple areas of the institution will see beginning this school year. These sweeping changes include updates to the school’s brand,…
Letter to the Editor: A welcome from Campus Safety
Dear Students, I want to first convey a warm welcome to all of our first year students of the Class of 2022 and transfer students, and to welcome back from…
A welcome from the Free Press
On behalf of our editorial team and writing staff at the Free Press, we’d like to officially welcome all McDaniel students to the Fall 2018 semester! As both of us are…
Westminster’s inaugural Pride Festival boasts huge turnout
Preparing for Westminster’s Pride Festival, McDaniel senior Alex Maragos was not anticipating a large event. She packed some sunscreen and an extra water bottle, but did not plan on staying…
Senior Profile: Grace Hounsou
What is your preferred name? Grace What is your major and minor? Business Administration and Accounting Economics with a minor in French What are some of the jobs you held…
Senior Profile: Christina DeJoseph
What is your preferred name? Christina. What is your major and minor? Kinesiology major and Spanish minor. What are some of the jobs you held while at McDaniel? Peer mentor,…
Senior Profile: Sami Wilson
What is your preferred name? Most people call me Sami, but I don’t care if they call me Samantha. What is your major and minor? I am a French and Political…
Senior Profile: Mable Buchanan
What is your preferred name and your major and minor? My name is Mable Buchanan, and I’m an English major and Spanish minor. What are some of the jobs you…
Senior Profile: Phuc Truong
What is your preferred name? Just Phuc What is your major and minor? I’m a Chemistry major and Physics minor. What are some of the jobs you held while at…
Siriki Diabate: Life of a former refugee
“One spring 2005, I was arrested by three unidentified persons who beat me and left me unconscious. I was saved by an American friend. He said ‘Leave, Siriki, because the…
Fraternities look to rebound in numbers
The tolling of bells atop Big Baker Chapel rings in a new semester on the Hill. From the steeple, vehicles appear to be miniature toy cars cruising in and out of…