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Hello First Year students and welcome to the McDaniel community! BRANDON DULANEY

I remember being in your position just a few years ago, with the Freshm?n year is the time when one learns how to adapt. There's always
excitement of a clean slate and the ability to do whatever I wanted
to do and be whomever I wanted to be. someth~ng to do at th~ ~orm, but if you're not prepared, there isn't always

One of the easiest ways to feel a connection to your new home at somethrng to eat .. Dnvrng somewhere to obtain food isn't an option- no
McDaniel is getting involved on cam:pus. Do what you love while'
meeting other people who share the same interests. cars for freshmen! The hours for Englar Dining Hall don't always fit to your

I'm inviting you to join the McDaniel Free Press! As a part of the schedule and the pub closes at 12 AM. '" .
student newspaper, you will have the opportunity to combine all
your interests. Cover sports events, write investigative articles, or 50 you may ask yourself, "What do I do then?" The answer is simple:
review plays at the theater. Write as often as your schedule allows.
We also have positions available for web staff, blogging, layout, and prepare yourself. '
, copy editing:

For more information, come find us at the Involvement Fair in
Red Square on August 29 from 5-7 p.m. You can also email me at
kcvOOl with any questions.

Wishing you all the best this year,

k'a;tlyn Vadena;s

Editor in Chief

McDaniel College

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KAITLYN VADENAI5

Route 140 - Westminster's main road that has anything you There are some definite essentials when
could need from Target to 5 Guys to Michaels to 5 Below. it comes to dorm food; for example,the
classic Ramen Noodles. They aren't fooling
AdvifiOl" - a professor you chose to lead you on your college a~ound when they tell you it's good for late
Journey mghts. They will satisfy your late night hunger '

ANW - Albert Norman Ward Hall, a dorm for upperclassmen ~h,olly. But when it comes to hot food, soup
lSI) t the only option.
next to the gym.
, ' ~nother cheap option for late night hot
ArChway - an online portal for information such as your
schedule, financial papers and academic records. food IS Easy Mac. ,Nowadays they even make

BlackBoard - an online supplement to the classroom where Velveeta.and Hamburger Helper microwavable
professors can input notes, assignments, and grades.
packs. Pick these up at, the store for abo t
Cam" - Nickname for the campus police, Campus Safety
dollar and enjoy later when you need it m uta
Docker - different from the auditorium, this is the building on "Th os.

campus that has everything a student will need spnreapcarkes.2,d~sTTeheha'erreedaaylhIlSm~reeatthmOluantec'bhnriiegshtWm'I1e1ahlsIl:t" you may say' "but what about
nee d
DMC - Daniel MacLea Hall, a dormitory primarily for students routrnely ' and ' you to be
in the Honors Program.
Dr. ROB - Dr. Roger Casey, the current president of McDaniel, tfavonI"'tke . k ' no rng etter to appease your stomach than your
bringer of swagger to campus cNra'IcI Thims, Tn"scuits, you name .It. Coo k'les
e'ArsI' fGoldfish. r: Wh eat
Forum - a room on the first floor of Decker where different 00, .! e I a TVa ers, Chips Ahoy, and Oreos

events are held Cdhiphs work for any time of d. b .' chips for h Iwroaoyms
h h ay, gra a vanety pack of Varie. ty '. te
Gardens - upperclassmen apartment-style housing an dc., ow on t emk w eneve a quick snack. IS a ,
Gill - also known as the gym, the Fitness Center goo you never/, now what rr you nee d' the mood fl'
Glar - nickname for Englar Dining Room you'll be in
Everyone loves to rei W hi . or.
Green Ten-or - the' McDaniel mascot f
long day's work. What ax. a!c In.g movl~s with friends is great a ter a
Hoover - the library
b ri.ng pIen ty f popcorn tgoo' eesnJobyestW.iwthl.tyhoumoavnides?youProp-bcuordns. Make sure yoU
OrgSync - the place to go to find out about events and clubs on late nights.
on campus 0
The . .
Red Sq.. re - the nickname for Memorial Plaza, aka the center
matter. If;~~nd;n~~~~::~i so~ething a little lighter, and healthier for tha;
of campus
granola bars read Th me or breakfast, make sure you have a stash 0
RIce Gallery - the art exhibit on campus displaying both
goo d for a hea IthyYd'e-sseesret. treats are not only great for breakfast but also
student and local artwork '

ROTC - the army-affiliated military branch on campus To finish everything off k ". h

SASS .- Student Academic Support Services located m best option. In fad, the be~/~I~n e sure you ha~e plenty of Auids. Water ISt e
Academic Hall
bottles for the dorm so ou' g yo~ can do IS buy a couple cases of water

A ny upperc Iassmany .realways In close proximity of healthy refreshment.
freshman Will tell hYoUth importantthmgs.
should prepare f . at one of the most da
annoying time at college woitrh ISa funIIger . You'II have a muc h Iess stress fuI an

satisfy all your snacking nee d s. u stomach. Make sure you're prepared to