McDaniel Free Press

McDaniel Free Press The McDaniel Free Press is the student news publication of McDaniel College. We pledge to uphold the values of free speech and ethical journalism.

Organizations wishing to suggest story ideas or post announcements on the Free Press website, or in the Free Press publication, must contact the Editor-in-Chief via [email protected]. Such submissions must be made with the acknowledgement that the Free Press staff reserves the right to not publish material deemed unacceptable to the paper’s historical precedent. The McDaniel Free Press does n

ot discriminate based on age, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, ability, or marital status. The opinions expressed do not necessarily represent those of the McDaniel Free Press staff, or the faculty and administrators of McDaniel College. The paper strives first and foremost to be a reliable source of information, and will not be in the position of being a mouthpiece for the various organs of the McDaniel College Administration. Any issues regarding the content of the publication, or its conduct, should be addressed to the Free Press Editor(s)-in-Chief, or the faculty adviser. We encourage our readers to share and link to our content, but please do not redistribute without proper attribution.

“Having a take-out option and eat-in option helped, because it allowed people to have a choice in where they wanted to e...
10/24/2022

“Having a take-out option and eat-in option helped, because it allowed people to have a choice in where they wanted to eat, whether that was outside, in their room, or other places on campus,” said junior Monty Clay.
Read more about how students feel about the removal of takeout boxes in Glar, (link in bio).

“When the final whistle blew and we had won the game it was a feeling like no other; especially since it had been so lon...
10/24/2022

“When the final whistle blew and we had won the game it was a feeling like no other; especially since it had been so long since we last won a homecoming game or beat Dickinson,” Sigler said.
Read more about McDaniel’s homecoming win (link in bio).

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“Our small campus allows the student body to be connected in more ways than one. Whether it’s engaging with peers in the...
09/11/2022

“Our small campus allows the student body to be connected in more ways than one. Whether it’s engaging with peers in the classroom, at a club meeting, on the field, or simply taking a late-night walk through red square—we are all shaping the McDaniel community. One of the goals the Free Press has is to highlight different experiences on campus.”
Read more from of the Welcome article, link in bio.

It was great to meet so many people at the Involvement Fair yesterday. Hope to see some new faces at our next meeting! M...
09/02/2022

It was great to meet so many people at the Involvement Fair yesterday. Hope to see some new faces at our next meeting!

Make sure to check out our Welcome Issue, distributed around campus.

It was great to meet so many people at the Involvement Fair! Hope to see some new faces at our next meeting!
09/02/2022

It was great to meet so many people at the Involvement Fair! Hope to see some new faces at our next meeting!

SENIOR EDITOR: Ciara O’Brien, Editor-in-Chief, values her time as an editor:“I feel like one of the biggest parts about ...
05/23/2022

SENIOR EDITOR: Ciara O’Brien, Editor-in-Chief, values her time as an editor:

“I feel like one of the biggest parts about being an editor is being a cheerleader and helping people realize that what they are doing is important, good, and worth pursuing. Helping someone brainstorm an article or even rework their article… seeing that excitement is so rewarding. That makes it all worth it,” she said.
Read more about Ciara O’Brien, (link in bio).

“All of the professors, faculty, staff, and my peers have truly made my McDaniel experience amazing. I have been given s...
05/21/2022

“All of the professors, faculty, staff, and my peers have truly made my McDaniel experience amazing. I have been given so many different opportunities, the ability to be involved in all of the things I am passionate about, and the support to grow as an individual. I have truly found who I am at McDaniel and have gained the confidence to be who I am and pursue my true goals in life.”
Read more about Micaela Champion, (link in bio). .champ

Kealey Allison, business administration major and sports business minor, is thankful for how McDaniel has made her feel ...
05/21/2022

Kealey Allison, business administration major and sports business minor, is thankful for how McDaniel has made her feel safe over the past two years (link in bio):

“Thank you for supporting the McDaniel students through a hard couple of years due to the pandemic. We were able to make the most of it and felt safe the entire time!”

“Separate yourself from people and things who do not add positives into life.” Read more about Raquel Sobczak, (link in ...
05/21/2022

“Separate yourself from people and things who do not add positives into life.”

Read more about Raquel Sobczak, (link in bio).

Micaela Champion, English major, gives advice to her first-year self (link in bio): “Be yourself, open up to others, and...
05/21/2022

Micaela Champion, English major, gives advice to her first-year self (link in bio):

“Be yourself, open up to others, and be willing to change. It is so easy to get stuck in your ways but trying new things and putting yourself out there will open you up to a whole new world of possibilities.”
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“I think my favorite part of going to school here was getting to build a community–I have so many friends here who I hop...
05/21/2022

“I think my favorite part of going to school here was getting to build a community–I have so many friends here who I hope will continue to be my friends for life, and I have met so many amazing professors who I know will always be in my corner. I’m really grateful to McDaniel for giving me that community.”
Read more about Danielle Wendt, (link in bio).

Kassidee Wright, Double Major in Psychology and Communication, says:“My senior year was fun and I think towards the end ...
05/21/2022

Kassidee Wright, Double Major in Psychology and Communication, says:

“My senior year was fun and I think towards the end I really started to appreciate and savor my time here and realize how much I’m going to miss it.”
Read more about Kassidee (link in bio).

Maddy Lee, Political Science Major, offers the following advice: “This school is small. Take advantage of that. Visit a ...
05/21/2022

Maddy Lee, Political Science Major, offers the following advice:
“This school is small. Take advantage of that. Visit a professor’s office hours. Let them know your name. Participate in a campus event. Wave to familiar faces in Red Square. It’s hard to be seen at larger colleges, but here, you can be. It’s worth it. “
Read more about Maddy (link in bio).

Jack Bayne, Environmental Science Major with specializations in Policy and Earth Systems, says: “I think that even thoug...
05/21/2022

Jack Bayne, Environmental Science Major with specializations in Policy and Earth Systems, says:
“I think that even though some of the best years of my life were different because of COVID, I still made the most of it. “
Read more about Jack (link in bio).

“After we graduate, can someone please let us in on the locations of the other secret dragons? Do they exist? Have we be...
05/21/2022

“After we graduate, can someone please let us in on the locations of the other secret dragons? Do they exist? Have we been duped? Please advise.”
Read more about English major Becca Halaney, (link in bio).

“Thank you to everyone I have met at McDaniel! Everyone I’ve met has been part of my journey from freshman to senior yea...
05/20/2022

“Thank you to everyone I have met at McDaniel! Everyone I’ve met has been part of my journey from freshman to senior year. I think I am a much more open and well-rounded person thanks to my time here and I could not have done it alone.”
Read more about Jyoti Duwady, (link in bio).

Erick Lowe (on the left), double major in environmental policy and philosophy, and religious studies minor, offers advic...
05/20/2022

Erick Lowe (on the left), double major in environmental policy and philosophy, and religious studies minor, offers advice for college (link in bio):

“College is literally as good or bad as you make it, don’t hold back.”

“I’ve loved my four years on the hill. I’ve truly enjoyed being able to learn more about who I am, what I’m passionate a...
05/20/2022

“I’ve loved my four years on the hill. I’ve truly enjoyed being able to learn more about who I am, what I’m passionate about, and making lifelong friendships.”
Read more about Katherine Carstensen, (link in bio).

Next up is Jasmine Reyes, a social work major and psychology minor. Her advice to her first-year self: “Put yourself out...
05/20/2022

Next up is Jasmine Reyes, a social work major and psychology minor.

Her advice to her first-year self: “Put yourself out there. I was really shy my freshmen year and did not go out much. But going to events and meeting people helped me find courage in myself.”
Read more about Jasmine Reyes, (link in bio).

Lilian Peters, biomedical sciences major and french minor, reflects on what she would tell herself as a first-year. “Thi...
05/20/2022

Lilian Peters, biomedical sciences major and french minor, reflects on what she would tell herself as a first-year.

“Things may get difficult and you may face challenges in the future but never give up. Also, you were lied to. It is very possible to remain friends with people you first meet in college.” Read more about Peters, (link in bio).

Eamonn Fay, English Major and Writing Minor, recalls his favorite memories on the hill (link in bio): “It’s so difficult...
05/20/2022

Eamonn Fay, English Major and Writing Minor, recalls his favorite memories on the hill (link in bio):

“It’s so difficult to choose just one… but one that comes to mind is my first proper tailgate here. I’m not really into sports, but when the weather’s that nice, you’re surrounded by friends, and people are excited for a win, it’s kind of hard not to get caught up in it too.”

“I love you McDaniel, and I can’t even put into words how much so many people on this campus mean to me. I hope everyone...
05/20/2022

“I love you McDaniel, and I can’t even put into words how much so many people on this campus mean to me. I hope everyone here can find their people on the hill that make them feel the way I feel.”
Read more about Rachael Hartley (link in bio)

“I am so glad that I chose to come to McDaniel. I know that I made the right decision four years ago and am so grateful ...
05/19/2022

“I am so glad that I chose to come to McDaniel. I know that I made the right decision four years ago and am so grateful for the amazing experiences that I made while I was on the Hill.”
Read more about Liz Mince, (link in bio).

Starting off our round of senior profiles is Elva Joya, a psychology major: “I would also advise a first-year to be open...
05/10/2022

Starting off our round of senior profiles is Elva Joya, a psychology major:
“I would also advise a first-year to be open minded and start a conversation with anyone, you never know what could become of it.”
Read more about Elva (link in bio).

OPINION: “As I reflect on my McDaniel experience and prepare for graduation, I want to offer one piece of advice: Get in...
05/09/2022

OPINION: “As I reflect on my McDaniel experience and prepare for graduation, I want to offer one piece of advice: Get involved with the strategic planning process as it unfolds over the coming years. Stay up to date. Fill out surveys. Attend SGA meetings. Fight for the things that you love about your uniquely liberal arts education.”
Read more (link in bio).

OPINION: “The point of this article is not to be against safety precautions against a virus that has taken millions of l...
05/05/2022

OPINION: “The point of this article is not to be against safety precautions against a virus that has taken millions of lives in this country. The purpose is to expose the double standards present in the College’s decisions, whether they are intentional or not.”
Read more (link in bio).

“The official installation ceremony was held on April 9 at 3:30 pm in Gill Gymnasium, and was attended by faculty, staff...
05/04/2022

“The official installation ceremony was held on April 9 at 3:30 pm in Gill Gymnasium, and was attended by faculty, staff, alumni, students, families, and community members and distinguished representatives from various colleges and universities.”
Read more about President Jasken’s Inauguration (link in bio).

“After two years, they have taken the chairs off the tables and opened up their dining room, so people can now sit and e...
05/02/2022

“After two years, they have taken the chairs off the tables and opened up their dining room, so people can now sit and eat in the bakery. Their hours have gone from only being open three days a week to now being open five days a week.”
Read more about JeannieBird (link in bio).

“We are open six days a week and are drop-in, so students don’t have to make an appointment, they can just show up to th...
04/29/2022

“We are open six days a week and are drop-in, so students don’t have to make an appointment, they can just show up to the STEM center space during the times that their course or courses are supported. We have a portal page on MyMcDaniel that lists when each of the different classes are supported,” he added.”
Read more about Ben Smith and the STEM center (link in bio).

“Arriving back from South Africa just the Friday prior, Rev. Nontombi Naomi Tutu joined McDaniel on the evening of Wedne...
04/28/2022

“Arriving back from South Africa just the Friday prior, Rev. Nontombi Naomi Tutu joined McDaniel on the evening of Wednesday, Feb. 16 to deliver an empowering message of hope and humanity.”
Read more about the inaugural Black History Month Convocation (link in bio).

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We pledge to uphold the values of free speech and ethical journalism. Organizations wishing to suggest story ideas or post announcements on the Free Press website, or in the Free Press publication, must contact the Editor-in-Chief via [email protected]. Such submissions must be made with the acknowledgement that the Free Press staff reserves the right to not publish material deemed unacceptable to the paper’s historical precedent. The McDaniel Free Press does not discriminate based on age, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, ability, or marital status. The opinions expressed do not necessarily represent those of the McDaniel Free Press staff, or the faculty and administrators of McDaniel College. The paper strives first and foremost to be a reliable source of information, and will not be in the position of being a mouthpiece for the various organs of the McDaniel College Administration. Any issues regarding the content of the publication, or its conduct, should be addressed to the Free Press Editor(s)-in-Chief, or the faculty adviser.

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