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AUGUST 2005 - Page 4 WELCOME FRESHMEN Rich traditions spill into each sports season der these conditions, tellgat- of their lives. with top-notch talent and dominate opponent after oppo- MIKE HABEGGER ing becomes possible, easy, 2. Intramural Sports athleticism. In outdoor soc- nent. This is just what the SPORTS EDITOR and a necessity. We're not talkin' about cer,a sport in which skills are Green Terror have done. Win- "It's so crazy to come practice. We talkin' 'bout highly specialized, a team of ning conference champion- The first night [spent on out and see the whole school intramurals. It's serious at amateurs wanting to have ships in 2002, 2004, and 2005, campus during orientation sitting on the hill," said McDaniel. Perhaps too seri- fun will get beaten down. the team reached the second weekend, an upperclassman sophomore Christine ous. Students are willing to "After the games, the round of the NCAA tourney in was talking to some of the first- Frieman, a tailgating regular. take a hit and risk injury in losing team would come off 2005, and the Sweet Sixteen in year kids, asking them about "People park their cars days order to win a coveted cham- the court hating themselves," 2004. their interests. in advance." pionship. said regular spectator sopho- Last year the Green "Ter- "What is there to do Fraternities, sororities, "The camaraderie is un- more Ben Berkow. ror Squad" was led by a group around here?" asked one of the and other student organlza- paralleled and the competi- You have to ta ke of fanatical seniors, the likes of students. tions pitch tents, cook food, tion is some the most intense intrumurals seriously at whom are unlikely to come "Do you like drinking and distribute beverages to T'veever been a part of," said McDaniel College. There is around again. But each year, and partying all days of the the McDaniel crowd. former intramural athlete no other way. The personal- students step up the insanity week;,'N'0." "I love walking around Taylor Stevens. tty and determination of the and this year should be no ex- and taking money from all The sub par talent that participants is the cause. ception. The McDaniel faithful The upperclassman stood the drunk people," said 'lay- plagues many other school's Sure, it's just for fun, are overly rambunctious. If you there in deep thought, carefully lor Stevens, former McDaniel intramural programs cannot just a way to keep in shape, thought your high school stu- choosing his next words. College crazy. be found at McDaniel. You but at a school starved for dent section was crazy, then the "Do you like sports?" [.11 the end, the cars, have to have game to com- athletic success and recogru- 6 th man at McDaniel is the ad- "Yes." fans, and food lining Bali Sta- pete. A majority of intramu- tion, this attitude is healthy. ministration at the state center. A lookofreliefand cama- dtum prove tobe a breathtak- ra l athletes at McDaniel This fierce competition pro- They run this stuff! radene flooded his face. "Then ing sight for opposing fans, vides the high that the athlete "I was proud to be a this campus is for you." and remain in the minds of in all of us craves. Why go (small) part of the sixth man To veteran students of McDaniel Alumni for the rest fifty percent, when you can squadron because s'?" went McDaniel, this stereotyped de- go one-hundred percent? scription of life at McDaniel is "Intramurals are a nice down when we hit the COlUt," said the terrorizing Berkow. disturbingly accurate. If you fun way to stay involved in a Favorite chants such as like to drink, that is the only sport even if you don't have "Let's go Terror!" and "De- common interest you need to time" said senior Martin fense!" are often overshadowed get along at McDaniel. And if Camper. And it's fun to see by controversial chants like /I you like sports, either playing your friends play." "Your team's ugly!" and "get them or going psycho over 3. "6th Man" one!" Opposing player and them, McDaniel becomes a fun- One of most successful coaches often garner callous filled, cooperative, and college- sports teams at McDaniel in nicknames as well. Istic place. recent years has been the So there is a taste of the 1. Tailgating at Football women's basketball team. As top sports traditions at Games. any good sports fan knows, Mclsaruel. what a new student As you may know, nothing is more fun than might expect when he/she first McDaniel College is famous for watching your team, espe- sets footon campus. With these having "open-air" football cially a team filled with types of exciting activities, how games, i.e. anyone can come, MembersofthePhiDeltfraternityopemtea boothontheHill duringthe people you know personally, can this campus not be for you? anliik;Y;~oot~~tto the local ballgame Area parks always thrill and captivate fans are also small features that much money is left in your for a gap of 34 years and that ROB GOEKE make the park even more wallet. anew ball park will be open- nings help put the game you're CO-EDITOR watching in an historical con- striking: the lone orange seat But whether your vi- ing for the Nationals in the text. 1 live in Maryland now, in left centerfield commemo- sion is blurry or not, the inti- near future, it is adequate for After all, there is no bet- but it ain't my heart. That re- ra ting the spot Eddie mate atomosphere harkens to the time being. ter place to hear stories about sides at 1060 West Addison, Murray's SOOth home run an older, more .past?ral time. There are many perks Josh Gibson's mammoth home Chicago, Illinois 60613.Wrigley landed; the way the Hand E RFKStadium IS, in con- for making the trek down to runs than in the city he once Field. Home of the Cubs. light up on The Baltimore Sun trast, sterile, concrete and see the Nationals. First, free played. 1love them, even though sign each time a hit or error bland. Its design harkens candy bars descend upon So you have two contrast- they've broken my heart so occurs; the little plaques on back to albatrosses like Vet- you as you exit the Stadiwn- ing experiences; both wonder- many times that its turned into the left field porch that mark erans Stadium in Philadel- Armory station of the Metro. ful. dust. where each home run has phia and Three Rivers in Then, the historical videos Whether you like baseball But through all this, I've landed. These charming Pittsburgh. Compared with about players for the old or alcohol or not, there is some- learned to see the beauty in all touches all make Camden Camden, it leaves much to be Homestead Grays, thing to be appreciated by go- forms of baseball. I like it for its Yards worthy of a visit if desired. But considering that Washington's old Negro ing to the old bal! game. complexity and sophistication, you're looking to enjoy base- baseball was not played there League team, between in- its timeless quality, its lack of ball on its highest and most ~----~~--~~--~ crass masculinity that too often esthetically pleasing level comes with football. But you can always get GOT NEWS? I'm distanced now. Away cheap $5 tickets in left field from my second home in the and enjoy $5.75 bottles of right field bleachers. It's not all beer for a more rowdy, and bad, though. Because I can still possibly less memorable Call Beth or Rob at x8600 see Sammy Sosa run to right time. field before the top of the 1st That is part of inning, though painfully not in the beauty of base- Cubbie blue. ball. Youcan go to ob- Now, there are two serve and enjoy or ballparks to go and get my fix. just enjoy. Always They're not Wrigley, but they make sure you have give me the beauty and ambi- enough pocket ance I need. change for the metro Camden Yards, a Wrigley ride home. Attempts Clone, with the green seats and to polish off a Miller ivy covering a wall past the Light an inning will centerfield fence gives you cause you to forget to more than a game. It's an expe- ask yourself how you rience worth cherishing. There will get back or how