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Easterday to retire after 34 years as swim coach
The walls of Kim Easterday’s poolside office are lined with memories collected over 34 years of coaching. Dozens of framed certificates note records in breaststroke, in butterfly, relay and more. Others are reminders of her 23-year career as lacrosse coach. All testify as to her well-earned title as Dean of Green Terror coaches – a title she’ll no doubt retain even after she relinquishes her stopwatch and clipboard when the swim season ends in February. » Full Story
Students examine violent media during Jan Term course
Josh Baron and Echo Bein '12 discuss horror movies
The screams and thuds echoing from room 110 Hill Hall are familiar sounds after three weeks of Adjunct Lecturer Joshua Baron’s Jan Term course, “Philosophy of Violent Media.” » Full Story
College’s annual writing contest honors Martin Luther King Jr.
Inspired by this year’s theme, “The Beloved Community: Our Shared Responsibility,” local elementary- and middle-school students reflect on what it means to help others. » Full Story
Most dominating Green Terror athletes of the 2000s named
Kelly Cramp and Broderick Maybank were named No. 1 and 2 athletes of the decade by a panel of coaches, athletics officials and local media. The college named 10 most dominating and 10 finalists. » Full Story
McDaniel chef gives away tricks of the trade
If anyone is qualified to offer tips for dorm cooking, it’s McDaniel’s executive chef, Kevin Werner. He makes 10,000 meals a week. And that doesn’t count the five meals a week the Baltimore Culinary Institute graduate prepares for his family. » Full Story
President Coley to be honored at Commencement 2010
McDaniel President Joan Develin Coley will receive an honorary degree during the college’s 140th Commencement at 2 p.m. on Sat., May 22, at Gill Center. For the final time in her tenure as president, Coley will toll the Old Main bell to “ring out” the more than 600 bachelor’s and master’s degree recipients. » Full Story
A few precious weeks to make art
Pearson’s newest work, half completed. The second set of panels will be “equal, but opposite” to the first set.
For contemporary artist Steven Pearson, Jan Term meant a chance to shed his role as a professor and spend four productive weeks at a Vermont residency program creating an impressive painting for his upcoming exhibitions. » Full Story
Alumni achievements
Dr. Edwin Welch ‘65
From worlds of business to literature to academia, McDaniel graduates continue to make their mark. » Full Story
Students personalize the message through interactive theater
McDaniel Playback cast improvises productions that grow out of collaboration between performers and the audience. » Full Story
Free foreign films for McDaniel community
Show your College I.D. for free admission at the 2010 Annual Foreign Film Festival coming to the Carroll Arts Center, located two blocks east of campus on Main Street. » Full Story
Exhibit of paintings explores the “sweet tooth” and food’s cultural influence
Christi Harris’ work and research interests center on food – its consumption, cultural and personal meaning and its aesthetics. » Full Story
Hill Happenings
Read on for a list of events on the Hill in the coming weeks. » Full Story
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