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Professorswith the ~~ 1- MAY 6,2004 - Page 7 FEATURES Question: "During final exams, what do you like to do the most for a study break?" Bryn Upton - Compiled by Michael vyskocil KENBERTKAU ics of debate are politics and STAFF WRITER sports - just right for someone who loves to argue. A self-proclaimed nerd "Politics are what run this whose favorite day is Election COWl try - it's who we are, and Day, all Dr. Bryn Upton wants ljow we have gotten to where is' cable television in his office we are," said Upton. Ever since so that he can tape history he was young, he was always documentaries - and March involved in politics. "My best Madness games - that he misses friend in college was part of the due to class. college Republicans and I was Elizabeth Whitent~:m,'07-"For my study break, I . a part of thecollege Democrats, usually eat a bunch of Junk food and listen to music. r Upton has been teaching so we rarely agreed with each listen to a lot of ska music." in the McDaniel College His- tory department for the past believes that it is very impor- other but we always respected two years, and is the newest tant to understand his, and each other," said Upton. Jessie Ball Dupont Visiting America's, past. While in college, Upton Scholar. Soon to be a father, enjoyed everything from Ulti- Dr. Upton became a pro- Upton is forced to look to the mate Frisbee to the track de- fessor in a different way than future and grow up himself. cathlon, and has since taken in- most; in 1987, after only two His favorite part about hav- terest in McDaniel sports. Not years of .high school, he ing a job at McDaniel College only does he support teams dropped out, knowing it wasn't is not the students, nor the such as women's basketball, for him. Now he has a Ph. D. opportunity: his favorite part but he sometimes volunteers to in History from Brandeis Uni- is knowing that his wife throw a softball around with Garnett Pumphrey, '05-"F,or study breaks, I usually versity, which he had acquired Siliva Upton teaches only two some of his students. like to watch TV or listen to music. It's usually something only a few 'months ago. Upton floors below him. "Upton is easy to get in that doesn't make me have to think." never had any interest in teach- "He is a great teacher touch with, and makes his ing until becoming a teacher's who can reach students with classes fun and interesting to be assistant in college. From then ease," said junior Leroy in," said junior Issac Morgan. 00, he knew that teaching was McDuffie. Upton is not only a what he wanted to do. "I love to argue, so teacher buta student as well; as His mother's family came sometimes 1 will say some- a young professor, he learns from slavery in the south and thing intentionally wrong in from his students everyday. his father's family came from class so that a debate may Upton is known as a favorable Ireland. With such a diverse start," Upton said. Coinci- professor to have, but as he background, Dr. Upton now dentally, his two favorite top- said, "[I] arnstill a kid myself." Katie Tamarelli, '04-"1 give myself rewards of food, including M&Ms. I run with my dog; actually she pulls me for a run," d~aed~~~Yi~tg~~~fa~a suite,~at~~l ~r;;~e'tO~'~~een listen to music." With stores like Steve & Barry's University Sportswear - where you'll find college-logo leisure and active wear, and a tremendous selection of jeans, jackets and casual clothing, all at prices you won't believe! - along with Claire'S, New York & Company and PAC SUN, TownMall of westminster is the smart place to shop for style-conscious students on a budget. Tori Butler, '07-"1 actually like to talk to my mom because she always has a word of encouragement for me, McDaniel College Savings Coupon and she tells me that she loves me and she's proud of me," Spend just $25 at Steve & Barry's UniversitySportswear, PACSUN or Boscov's, bring us the receipts, and we'll give you a $5 TownMal!gift certificate absolutely FREEl Offi,.expires May 25, 2004. Limit one per perlor!. , Must present coupon with student 1.0. T~$wnMall OF 'W'ESTMINSTER - when you're here, you're home. Travis Johnson, '06-"1 like to watch the movie Office 400 N. Center Street, Westminster, MD. Featuring aoscov's, Sears, Belk, Steve & Space. It's a movie all about procrastination." Barry's ~nlVersity Sportswear, a 9-screen Regal Cinema, and over 80 specialty stores. For Information, call 410.857,0300, or visit www.TownMallofWestminsler.com