On the ‘Keeping It Real Forum’
In the past the Black Student Union (BSU) has been dedicated to hosting McDaniel College’s annual “Keeping It Real Forum.” It is at this annual forum that students, staff, administrators…
2008
Cancelled Kenya trip causes student to reflect
By Julia Heck For years, I have been avidly interested in issues across the African continent including Rwanda, Sudan and Uganda. I’ve had a desire to perhaps go to Africa…
Alcohol can help prevent heart disease
By Julia Heck Drinking can save our lives? Recent studies across Europe and the U.S. tie drinking alcohol to maintaining a healthy heart. In a recent BBC article Ellen Masson,…
The Other Boleyn Girl keeps more than Henry’s attention
By Kim Williams Many people warned me against seeing The Other Boleyn Girl. However, I am open-minded and curious, so I decided to check it out and thankfully I was…
A possible actor's strike? Are you kidding me?
By David Nasongkhla, Commentary Co-Editor Three weeks ago, Hollywood writers returned from a major strike that halted the production of movies and television shows. Thank God. But, as if Hollywood…
NCAA panel considers splitting bloated Division III
Centennial Conference likely to stay together after panel listens to members By Rachel Hooper, Features Co-Editor The NCAA website posted the news on March 28, 2008, that the Division III…
Runners set records and combat injury
By Michelle Menner Almost four semesters ago, four Green Terror runners were profiled by then Free Press sports editor Laura Hutton. Cody Crutchley, Dan White, Kevin Bowman and Tim Eggars…
Women's lacrosse shoots for conference champs
By Chris Ferrick-Manley, Sports Co-Editor The Green Terror women’s lacrosse team has picked up where they left off after winning the ECAC title for the South Region last spring, starting…
Editor V. Guru
Editor Guru Logo “What team has the best chance to win the National Championship from the Elite Eight?” Editor: The obvious pick here would be North Carolina because of the…
With experience, deep bench, softball sets sights on championship
By Kate Delenick “One Focus ? One Goal ? One Team,” is a motto that the McDaniel Softball team takes to heart. With a full fall season and a trip…
New policy confronts Greek underground
By Bethany Grov? Beginning in Fall 2008, there will be a new policy prohibiting students from participating in underground “Greek” organizations. Undergrounds will not be allowed to meet as a…
Athlete airlifted
By Garrett Eagan Senior Kevin Flanagan, a Green Terror lacrosse player, was injured around 4:30 p.m. during practice on Tuesday, March 3. The Westminster Fire Department responded along with Campus…
Campus phone system to be replaced by computerized VoIP
By Michelle Menner Up until the fall semester of 2007, students were asked to provide their four digit extension when scheduling an appointment at the writing center, but now according…
Underground Greek life discouraged
Administration interviews underground Greek organizations and hope to stop activity By Rose Eney In the last few decades, the “underground Greek organization,” has emerged. The school administration and some students…
Garden apartments will be ready in May
By Juliann Guiffre, Features Co-Editor The new Garden apartments will be completed by the end of this semester, with capacity rising from 96 people to 108 to accommodate for renovations…
Hazing Hotline has been relatively silent
The system enables students to report incidents of hazing in all campus organizations By David Robertson Within its first semester of existence, McDaniel College’s Hazing Hotline was used about eight…
The Campus Safety Blotter
The Lighter Side of the Campus Safety Blotter
By Becky Snider, Blotter Reporter Editor’s Note: This weekly piece highlights some of the more inane calls and incidents to which campus safety responds. Well March is here. Now let’s…
ROTC participates in annual field training exercises
The Green Terror Battalion has certainly been busy this year. If you are not familiar with the loud cadences the unit calls while running at 6:30 in the morning, then…
McDaniel welcomes inner-city youths
‘Transform a Future’ program inspires students to think about their futures By Geoff Peckham, News Co-Editor The dreams of the students of West Baltimore Middle School run high. Thirteen-year-old Diamond…