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EDITORIAL A Time of· Change Arts and Culture Section In his inaugural speech last year, President Roger Casey outlined his vision for a new Teal Koch and improved McDaniel College. Plans for a coffee shop in the Library Commons, an academic partnership with an African university, and renovated residential build- The arts might be something associated with ings were just the begirullng of a long list of changes that were Soon to come to Westminster. In town McDaniel's theatre depart- our campus. These changes herald the dawning of a new era at McDaniel College, ment is pretty well-kn~wn and respected, Winters one in which we at the McDaniel Free Press are fully committed to participating. Mill High School is certainly known for it~ Arts and we've got the Arts Cound-but Department, This year, the Free Press will be continuing its drive to become a more web- oriented news source with a full multimedia experience. The size of our web staff has culture? Not exactly Westminst.er's forte. . in changing has But McDaniel a hand grown considerably in comparison to previous years and a newly appointed video ed- that-and so does the free Press. With this, I offi· iring staff has been added to bring a visual representation of OUI life hereon campus cially introduce to you, The McDaniel Free Press to the World Wide Web. Furthermore, beginning this year, the Free Press will be of- Arts and Culture Section. r fering online advertising opporturuties for local businesses in the Westminster com- This is the section that will Feature news munity. Finally, the Free Press has pledged to transform our newspaper into an online about art shows, theatre productions, vocal and news source to which items of interest are added daily so that srudents', faculty, staff, instrumental performances, dance showcases, and alumni can find up to date coverage of everything happening here at McDaniel. and the like both an campus and in the commu- The Free Press has not abandoned its printed editions entirely, however. nity. It will also feature my regular fashion/styl~ On a regular basis throughout the year, the Free Press will be releasing special edi- column, student photographs and artwork, an tion print issues focusing on a topic of considerable and particular interest to the poetry or other written works. . k Id fit If you've got something you thin. wou 'd McDaniel College community. The first will feature our newly created Arts and in this section or a suggestion of something you Culture Section, featuring reviews, previews, and notices of artistically and cultur- like to see or read, please feel free to contact ally significant events on and off campus from theater productions and an exhib- me! tmk006@mcdanieLedu its to cinematic releases and new albums from local and international musicians. As always, the McDaniel Free Press is most intet.e.sted. in heating from you., our readers. If you have suggestions or feedback regarding the changes coming to SOON the Free Press or would simply like to get involved, keep an eye out for surveys to be released throughout the semester asking for your advice and opinions. Or, if you are too impatient to wait, contact Nathan Wuertenberg (npwOOl@mcdaoiel.edu) or Hanna Barker (hmbOO2@mcdaniel.edu), our co-Editots-in-Chief, or simply email us at freepress@mcdanie1.edu. Thank you and good luck over the coming semester. ill 15 Rice Gallery held Anthony Cervino's exhibition, Ed/hans of u You, featuring "Hury with the Fury." For more on this show w go to www.mcdanielfreepress com.w r i!: z o photo by Dan. Allen FREE 2 (allege Hill . PRESS Westminster,MD21l57 freepress@mcdoniel.edu www.mcdanielfreepress.com EDITORS IN CHIEF COMMENTARY ADVERTISING Design StaH_ StaH Honno Borker EDITORS MANAGER Photographers Staff Writers Nothon Weurtenberg Chorles Mullin Kelsey franklin Annie Brown Moniko Lemke Doni Allen Erin Chineiy NEWS EDITORS Cullen Murroy-Kemp WEB EDITOR (hristie Debelius Louren Miller Annie Brown Chorles Mullin FEATURES EDITOR Megon Robinson Viktorio Thompson Zochery Brown Amber Sioter lisa Vosopollo Whitney Iothern Assistant Web Editors forest Fleischer SPORTS EDITORS COPY EDITORS Krystino Shultz Copy Desk StaH Thomos Lee Monhew Arnold Jenno linle Amber Sioter Web StaH Olivio Brundoge Soroh Miller Koitlyn Vodenois Louren Murroy Video Editors Wolter Henderson Christie Debelius Louro Nichols Jenno linle Brooke Hoin ARTS AND CULTURE CHIEF Wolter Henderson Louren Murroy Kristine Horjes Anno Pleskunos EDITOR PHOTOGRAPHER Von Huy Phom Von Huy Phom Koitlyn Kiv; Ryon Powell Teol Koch Cosey Roberds Andrew Mockesy Koitlyn Vodenois Meghon Shotz Krystino Shultz Drew Strohosky We adamantly practice freedom of speech. For any comments or ad pricing, please e-mail us.