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OCTOBER 13, 2005 ~Page 4 FEATURES Here, T-Shirts Speak Louder Than Words "McDaniel loves Vaginas" or nity is a lot about accountabil- side of the library one day justa "trend." COLLEEN LEARY the Sig Ep's, "We don't need ity, our motto is to 'better the yielded the following selec- STAFF WRITER Joe Dominic from Mr. tractors to pull hoes." man' so while some groups tion of messages: "Not afraid Merch Graphics, another local We've all seen ern'. Women's just chose a funny t-shirt, we to speak my mind," "Pale is t-shirt business run by two those catchy t-shirts spouting Issues president, like something more meaning- the new tan," "My wiener McDaniel alumni, explains wild phrases or a funny play Katlyn Hood explains, "We ful." does tricks," "Rehab IS for why custom t-shlrts are so on words, but why are we so wanted people to become T-shirts with attitude quitters," "Thoreau saunter- alluring: fascinated with this seemingly more comfortable with the aren't just limited to groups. ing society," "All I need is "People today like to simple form of apparel? word vagina and by seeing it Many individuals rock shirts love," "Been there, done that, customized everything from For Greek life and on a t-ahirt, they do. I actually that uniquely express who got the t-shirt," "My only their cars to their clothes. T~ many other organizations and haven't had many people they are. You can often catch drinking problem is that I shirts are great marketing and dubs on campus it is a way to offended by it, more just senior Warren Sims wearing a don't have a drink right now," advertising tools, or just a way set their group apart from oth- shocked, but overall good shirt that contains scripture or and "Narcoleptics sleep to be heard. They are not ers while sharing a sense of reactions. " a Biblical message. around." something you have to trick unity and often an inside joke Other groups take a "Ivshirts allow you to Custom shirts aren't people into looking at because within its members. These more serious approach to the say what you want to say just all about the look; they they are just out there." self-designed masterpieces message their shirt is sending without having to say it," bring in the cash too. 'l-slurts Whatever the reason, includeAPO's, "I did it on the like the Alpha Big's. "These states Sims. "This allows for have always been a hot t-shirts that say something are Hill" and the porn squad's, are the times when ordinary any criticism to be less direct- fundraiser item boosting rev- hot. We all read em' and "You may hate us, but your men are asked to do extraordi- ed at you personally." enues for mru:ty groups. The whether we like what they say boyfriends don't." nary things." Random quotes, polit- Spider Web, a screen-printing or not, freedom of speech has While these shirts "We believe it's ical opinions, and other atten- and embroidery business, taken a new form and can provide for a quick laugh, oth- important to differentiate tion grabbers can be seen on notes that they get at least two now be expressed without ers have been a little more from other groups on cam- the chests and backs of stu- to three orders from McDaniel even talking- gotte love that. controversial like the pus," explains Alpha Sig pres- dents all over campus. A ran- a month. The local manager Women's Issues group's, ident Pat O'Toole. "Our freter- dom viewing of people out- feels that the rise in sales is The Best Anti-Mainstream Albumsto Have Todd Knepper reviews three albums that you haven't seen on the billboard charts, but are worth a listen. There are selections for plenty of different music styles, so give something new a try. Current Album: TODD KNEPPER Live Album: STAFF WRITER Blackalicious - "The Craft" Old School Album: Ozomatli - "Live at the The pure hip hop sound of Filmore" this two man duo is unmatch- Ben Harper - Fight for Your Mind able. Products of the Bay Ozomatli might be the wildest Area, Producer "Chief Xcel" Released in 1995, Ben's third album is in my opinion his most successful. "Fight for Your blend of musical styles, but and front man "Gift of Gab" Mind" is a mixture of acoustic soul and wailing blues-rock/R&B. Influenced by the likes of I'm buying it. There music continue to ride the rhythm Hendrix, Dylan, and Marley, Ben cries out his worldly views. Ben's message does not go unno- seems unforced and natural. and extend Hip Hop's possi- ticed. With minimal instrumentation; consisting of acoustic, some electric, and slide guitars, his It's a crucial combination of bilities. "The Craft" possesses soul-folk singing is strict and powerful. This album traverses topics like global injustice, mari- Latin Salsa, Urban Hip Hop a unique start to finish mys- juana protest, oppression, and spiritualism. There isn't one weak track on the album. The con- riffs, and Jazz-Funk. "Live at tique tied by a mec:hanical and tent is thick, hut simplistically brilliant. "Fight for Your Mind" is a recording that should be the Filmore" captures a certain adventurous sound. heard. positive, care-free vibe that is Blackalicious's beats aren't often associated with the played out like others in the band. And by band, I'm talk- industry. Tracks like "World ing ten plus technical and of Vibrations" and "Rhythm dedicated musicians. Sticks" create an aural journey Ozomatli's sound takes' you by going beyond a simple somewhere else, a good place looped break beat with a though. It's really like eating' melodic chorus. This story- at a Mexican restaurant, tread- telling record is funky, spiritu- ing a big city, and lounging in al, and lyrically valid. "The your buddy's basement, at the Craft" is a great pickup for same time. This recording anyone who enjoys good Hip gives you the raw essence of Hop and thinks that every- Ozomatli who exactly Ozomatli are. A thing has been said before. Blackaltcfous Ben Harper few of the more catchy tracks on this release are "Saturday Night," "Dos Cosas Ciertas," and "Eva." Coming Soon ... Got a Crummy ID If you feel down, pick this up ... by Torreka Photo? Jordan. This feature will include inspira- tional quotations, stories, even photos The McDaniel Free Press is looking for that will hopefully pick up your spirits or students who have the worst inspire you to do your best. Feel free to photo on their college !D. Does your contribute quotes that inspire you by photo make you 190k drunk? Overly happy? Just plain weird? sending them through campus mail to Email Chanan Torreka Jordan. @ c1d006@mcdanieLedu