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It seems that students found as many adventure spots between March 15 and 23 as destina- tions over this past January Term. From Cancun, Mexico and Ocean City, Maryland, to Puerto Rico and ancient temples, pairs and groups of students certainly lived up to the term "break." Many enjoyed newly-acquired legality in the realm of alcohol, while others relaxed on the beach or pool-side, returning to our quiet cam- pus refreshed and tan. And from the moans and groans that escaped at the start of this spring semester, it sounded like students desperately needed relief from overwhelming numbers of papers, presentations, and other time-consum- ing projects. One graduate student, Rodrigo Antonia, escaped to Puerto Rico with a few other McDaniel students, reluctantly returning to campus the Saturday before classes resumed. \\We were just wild in San Juan," said Antonio of his cata- maran cruise, lounqinq on the beaches, diving excursions, and touring the city. After everyone regaled of their travels abroad, or simple chill time with family and friends back home, a thoughtful air surrounded most: this spring semester is half over--finals are rap- idly approaching, for seniors graduation looms on the horizon and for others, the end of their first year on campus draws near. Yet these ex- periences will last far longer than monotonous escapades on campus (legal or not), cramming for exams, or worrying about waking up in time for lectures. --Dave Robertson 2008