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AUGUST 2005- Page 2 WELCOME FRESHMAN Why go greek? Instant family, instant friends me not only to get to know campus. Each group raises If you decide to go Greek you will forever be burned into ALYSE HOLLOMAN money for different causes will make memories that your conscience thought," said FEATURES EDITOR more people, but it helped me to get more involved on and helps the Westminster you'll cherish forever. Eric Fuller, member of Phi What do you think of campus. I became more in- community by sponsoring Going Greek is Delta Theta. "1 encourage the when you hear sorority or fra- terested in the groups that my activities such as food or "about good hearted fun, freshmen class to come out ternity? Probably superficial sisters were involved in, such clothing drives. friendships, and memories during rush and see what things like parties and alcohol. as CAP Board and Trumpet- "Our Greeks at here at McDaniel College that we're about!" But for me, sorority and ers. They helped push me to- McDaniel do a lot of commu- Sororities: fraternity mean family. 1 wards joining other groups nity service projects," contin- pledged a sorority the second outside of the sorority. ued Brutus. "After helping Name President Colors semester of my freshmen year "With McDaniel being a someone, those feelings you Alpha Nu Omega Sam Smith Baby blue and wrote here at McDaniel and it was one small school, it's very easy to have last a lifetime." of the best decisions I've ever make friends without a soror- Being a first year stu- PhiMu Kata Dales Rose and white made. ity," said Angela Brutus, a dent is hard enough at times. Phi Sigma Sigma BlueandGold "Being a part of a Greek member of Alpha Nu Omega. You want to get to know Mary Abrams Organization is a positive, life "But joining helped me be- people and get involved; Fraternities: developing experience", said come more connected with however, you're too busy get- OrewMitchell Navy blue and white Amanda Rose, Assistant Direc- the school as well as finding ting used to college life to Alpha Gamma Tau tor of College Activities. "You more friends." have time to do anything. Alpha Sigma Phi Pat O'Toole Red and grey are involved with individuals Greeks not only get in- Joining a sorority was you may have not interacted volved on campus, but also what made me feel comfort- Pro Delta Theta Matt Shutt Azure and argent with otherwise ... you are chal- in the community. Philan- able here on campus. r feel Phi Kappa Sigma Alex Lietzan Black and Gold lenged to be a leader." thropy is a common thread as though I am apart of an Joining a sorority allowed for Greek Organizations on extended family on campus. Sigma Phi Epsilon Justin Gaudenzi Red and Purple Find the best messenger bag Compiled by Chanan Deltvuk, Staff Writer Now all of you who have fallen in love with the newly added fashion column can once again be tuned in to what is Hot this season. Ok, so we had to make it timely, and according to anyone from Fashion University, a must-have for every college student is a messenger bag. Now you too can graduate at the top of your class. Whether you want to spend a lot or a little, it's truly your call. For More For Some For Le$$ BCBGiris Bow Shopper, $79.99 at A Dickies Messenger Bag, $29.99 at Eastsport - Messenger Bag, $12.99 Nordstrom's. Comes in fuschia and black Journey's. Basic Black goes with most out- at Wal-Mart. They have two designs: and looks fabulous ...no need to accessorize fits and appeals to both sexes, holds all black and grey or pink and silver. So what because it comes with a mini keychatn. your junk. and can easily be redesigned if it doesn't say Louis Vuitton - you're in with some pins, fabric, or for those who college - those things will come in time. dare, fabric paint. these tips keep you and your wallet happy. And, my last but most important tip of the day, always check your local Good Will [GW Boutique] or thrift shops. Bargains are made there. Welcome honor students, activists and athletes McDaniel, which lead the Out of 450 incoming Honors Society, and 109 were and Elizabeth Towle. (See By Jill Stone way to my final year here. students, football and present on the Honor Roll. related story, Page 1). News Editor Though it may seem a lacrosse proved to be the Although the class of "The students can now long way off to each of you most popular sport, with 107 2009 looks promising, one of interact electronically," said With weak legs and an as incoming first-year students continuing on to piece of advice that cannot be Martha O'Connell, dean of acceptance letter in hand, I students, the day you don varsity athletics. stressed enough is to admissions at McDaniel. "At remember walking from my your cap and gown will Seventy three students continue to get involved in first, only a small number of car up the mountaln of stairs to come as quickly as an alarm were involved in their high the school community. students would interact with the towering college center clock's clamber after a short school band, and 86 students "If students get involved in each other, now, students are building three years ago to night's sleep. flexed their acting muscles in something, it will really help already making plans." register for classes and to meet But before we start drama classes. them out on a small Pontano agrees. Because of my future classmates. thinking about diplomas and Approximately 119 campus," said Kim Pantano, the electronic communication, Well, my legs have gotten careers, let me introduce you students were involved in 21, a senior at McDaniel. "by the time students get here stronger and the building, to your fellow classmates. some type of service The transition from high they won't feel all alone," she smaller. At least four students are organization, and 86 chose to school to college can no said. Why? traveling to McDaniel from participate in Student doubt be a trying one. O'Connell is excited about r attribute all my experience California, two are from Government. However, entering college is the diverse group that and comfort to the faculty and Oregon, one from Our incoming class is also now one step closer to being comprises Class of 2009. staff that held my hand Washington, and one from filled with honors and worry free, thanks to the first "Because of the name change, through my first year at Kansas. awards, with 124 students in year team which consists of we are being perceived as a their school's National Jean Shin, Sherri Hughes, private institution and are receiving more attention from other states." Well, now you have the scoop on your classmates. Feel better? Instead of lecturing you about what you should do your upcoming year, (because you will have enough lecturing ahead of you,) I will leave you with this. Welcome Class of 2009!