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Dr. Panek Publishes Tenth Book on Detective Fiction

November 24, 2011 No Comments

For professor emeritus of English Dr. LeRoy Panek, retirement is by no means synonymous with abandoning academic work. In fact, he just finished his tenth book, titled “Before Sherlock Holmes: How Magazines and Newspapers Invented the Detective Story.” Of his newest work, Dr. Panek explains, “This book essentially rewrites the history of American detective fiction ...

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Hungover Glar

November 23, 2011 No Comments

For most of us, we arrive to Glar on Saturday and Sunday morning caked in remains of last night’s makeup smelling of smoke and stale beer.  As much as we detest Glar during the week, it is a haven for us after nights resulting in dance moves liken to those of a stripper and hazy ...

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Local Film Group seeks volunteers FLICC (Film Lovers in Carroll County)

November 21, 2011 2 Comments

As McDaniel students, we want to be as involved in the local Carroll County community as much as possible! There’s one local film group that is always looking for new volunteers! Come check out Film Lovers in Carroll County (FLICC) and you’ll be in for a nice treat!   In 2007, FLICC was created in ...

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Freshman Caitlyn McSorley Recognized by International Dyslexia Association

November 20, 2011 No Comments

Caitlyn McSorley, a freshman, has spent her first semester figuring out how to be a college student. She has learned which foods to avoid in Glar, how much sleep will get her through the next day, and probably met some people who will turn out to be her friends for life. And, so far, she ...

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Partnership Between Writing Center and BGCW a Hit

Partnership Between Writing Center and BGCW a Hit

Lisa Vasapollo, Features Editor November 18, 2011 No Comments

Over the past 5 weeks, members of the Boys and Girls Club of Westminster have been coming to McDaniel College to work with student consultants on essays they will be given recognition for. The idea for this partnership between the McDaniel writing center and Boys and Girls Club of Westminster (BGCW) started last year when ...

Poetic Homecoming: Alum Jim Minick does poetry reading at McDaniel

November 16, 2011 No Comments

The atmosphere in the Richwine room was ideal for Jim Minick’s poetry reading. The sunlight streaming through the curtains and onto the friendly faces in the room created an environment that was comfortable and warm; contrasting to the chill of the autumn air outside of the library. Jim Minick, poet and blueberry farmer, returned to ...

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Jethawks Look to Finish

There certainly have been some great moments this past March. Once again, college basketball has shown it has one...

Can’t We All Get Along?

For quite some time now, at least since my college career began, the student body has somewhat been at...

Why Kentucky Will Be The 2012 NCAA Basketball Champions

The Kentucky Wildcats have a roster loaded with NBA talent that should have at least two players chosen in...

The NCAA Tournament So Far and the Number One Seeds

The original field of 68 teams competing has been narrowed down to 16 teams left in the No. 2...

McDaniel’s Art on Display: “amuse-bouche”

McDaniel’s College Dept. of Art and Art History presented its Honors Exhibition show, entitled “amuse-bouche,” featuring the works of...

Wellness Center Counselor Establishes Women’s Empowerment Group

This semester, the McDaniel College Wellness Center has developed the Women’s Empowerment Group.  The small group, made up of...