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Romance on the Hill
Musical mystery spoof on McDaniel stage
Eight explore India
McDaniel senior earns spot in acting finals
World renowned pianist to perform at McDaniel
McDaniel recognized for exemplary seatbelt use
Students study British theatre firsthand
Centennial gold on the line
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Everyone knows that McDaniel offers an extraordinary education in the liberal arts and sciences, professors who are mentors, classes that average only 17 students, leadership opportunities and cultural activities.

But romance? Who would have thought?

Yet some 2,882 alumni found the loves of their lives here on the Hill. That's right – McDaniel College boasts some 1,441 married alumni couples, marriages in which both partners are graduates of the College.

Romance was in the air on Feb. 12 when 35 couples – most of the 70 people were alumni – came back for a Valentine's Dinner on the Hill. McDaniel Lounge was transformed into an elegant dining room complete with red and white linens, candles, ruby red roses and champagne.

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The audience will hear nothing but British accents – including cockney – when McDaniel College Theatre presents "Something's Afoot" at 8 p.m. March 2, 3, 4, and 5 on the Mainstage in WMC Alumni Hall. The 10 students in the cast have been coached by Assistant Professor Elizabeth van den Berg in the dialects of the British Isles in preparation for the production.

Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for the McDaniel Community (faculty, staff, students), Seniors (65+) and students (any school) with ID. For more information, call the box office at 410-857-2448.

The production – book, music and lyrics by James McDonald, David Vos and Robert Gerlach with additional music by Ed Linderman – is a musical spoof of the whodunit genre. It takes a strong satirical poke at Agatha Christie murder mysteries, most notably "Ten Little Indians," as well as at many musical styles of the past.

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Because McDaniel believes in discussion-centered, active learning, classes are small and professors often use innovative approaches and hands-on experiences to keep their classes lively and interesting.

For eight students traveling with former Fulbright scholar Greg Alles during a January Term trip to India, things never got boring. In fact, "the whole trip was amazing," said psychology and sociology dual major Diego de los Rios. Diego had taken many classes with Alles, a professor of religious studies, and was eager to go to India with him as a guide.

"I think about the crowded streets, the friendly people and the temples—especially a Jain temple we visited in a small town. It was carved in white marble and was one of the most amazing things I've seen in my life," said Diego.

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Lindsay Stewart couldn't be much more ecstatic. The Theatre major placed in the top 16 of about 250 college students invited to compete in early January for the Irene Ryan Acting Scholarship Award at the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival regional competition at Muhlenberg College.

It is the first time a McDaniel student has placed in the competition finals, according to Assistant Professor Elizabeth van den Berg.

"She was on Cloud 9," van den Berg said of Lindsay. "She has been in my acting classes since she was a freshman. I'm proud of her and I'm proud of our department in terms of how we're able to help actors grow."

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McDaniel College Department of Music and the Carroll County Music Teachers Association presents Ernest Ragogini in concert on piano at 7:30 p.m. March 4 on campus in McDaniel Lounge.

Selections on the program include "Piano Variations" by Aaron Copland, "Les jardins de la Villa Cyprus" by Marguerite Canal, "Jeux de Soleil sur les Vagues from Esquisses Mediterraneennes" by Marguerite Canal, "Sonata in B Flat K. 281" by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, and "Symphonic Etudes" by Robert Schumann.

The concert is free and open to the public.

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Officers from the McDaniel College Department of Campus Safety were recognized by the Governor's Highway Safety Office at the Maryland State Highway Administration and the Maryland Committee For Safety Belt Use, Inc. for exemplary seat belt use by McDaniel College employees and students throughout 2004. The College was among about 200 businesses, schools, religious institutions and agencies recognized at a Jan. 31 awards ceremony after at least 88 percent of their populations were observed wearing seat belts on at least two occasions.

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The 15 students who spent Jan Term with Theatre Professor Ira Domser experienced theatre and culture different from their own. They may have been fairly familiar with the language but found British theatre and the southern England culture far removed from what they know in the U.S.

The group saw eight shows in London and traveled throughout southern England. The British view theatre differently than American do, Carrie said. Even students are likely to find a way to afford going to a show.

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Three Green Terror wrestlers left the mats in Allentown, Pa., with Centennial Conference titles Feb. 19. Drew Reinecker ’04 (left) wrapped up his third consecutive 285-pound championship, and was honored with the Chris Clifford Award, given to the senior with the most career conference tournament points. Dan Patterson ’05 locked up the 133-pound title, and Tony Howard ’06 earned the 174-pound championship.

These three wrestlers head to the NCAA Division III Championships March 3-4 at St. John’s University in Minnesota.

But that's just the start of the championship season. More McDaniel athletes are preparing championship runs.

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• "Gleanings, Meanings: Etchings and Woodcuts" by Trudi Y. Ludwig, who teaches at the Maryland Institute College of Art, runs through March 4 in the Esther Prangley Rice Gallery in Peterson Hall on the McDaniel College campus. For gallery hours, call 410-857-2595. The exhibit is free and open to the public.
  
  
• The students of David Kreider, senior lecturer of music, present a piano recital at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 25 in Levine Recital Hall. Free and open to the public.
  
  
• Monday Night Music presents The McDaniel College Jazz Faculty at 7 p.m. March 7 in McDaniel Lounge. Free and open to the public.
  
  
• The Multicultural Services Film Series features "NO!" at 7 p.m. March 7 in Room 108 Hill Hall. Free and open to the public.
  
  
• Ann Townsend, associate professor of English at Denison University, gives the Bothe Lecture at 8 p.m. March 8 in McDaniel Lounge. Free and open to the public.