Barbara Toperzer ’09 is dealing with culture shock one bite at a time. Literally. The East Asian Studies major tasted squid sushi (with tentacles) during her first week studying in Japan, impressing her host mom. » Full Story

During Jan Term, students can learn reflexology, participate in a United Nations simulation or learn how to audition for theatre – all here on campus. But others chose to study a world away, learning Spanish in Mexico, culture and politics in Cameroon, volunteering in Guatamala or taking advantage of a host of other travel and study opportunities. » Full Story

Associate Professor of Communication Robert Lemieux spends every Saturday glued to the tube, watching college football. And when he’s not watching it, he’s talking about it. » Full Story

Community Living Manager Dan Kempler ’07 works in a house for people with disabilities, but you would never know it by talking to him. The former Psychology major, who enrolled in McDaniel’s Human Services Management graduate program in May, describes his housemates as family. » Full Story

In Centennial Conference (CC) women’s soccer Sept. 22, Brittany Baer ’10 recorded two goals and assisted on two more to lead McDaniel to a 4-0 win over Bryn Mawr. McDaniel returns to action at 4 p.m. Sept. 27 at home against Lebanon Valley.

Read on for results from football, field hockey, volleyball, and golf.

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Rhonda Martinez ’09 had to change her lesson plan. She wanted the 18 students at the literacy camp on the southern tip of Belize to measure their height with shoes, but some of the six-year-olds came to class barefoot each day. » Full Story

“Playboy of the Western World,” written by J.M. Synge, tells the story of Christy Mahon, a man who claimed to a group at a pub that he brutally murdered his father with a hoe. Rather than condemn the killing, the locals enjoy the story and call him a hero. » Full Story

Each Tuesday started the same way, with Stephen Sauve ’11 kicking a ball around the playground at an Annapolis community center with the Traveling Tuesday volunteer group. Soon, a child or two would snatch the ball away, and the fun would officially start. Kids were everywhere, jumping on Sauve’s back, holding their hands over his eyes and getting a wild ride as he stumbled around. » Full Story

McDaniel welcomes students' families to the Hill Sept. 28-30 for Families Weekend 2007. Read on for more information, plus the latest concerts, art exhibits and cultural events. » Full Story