leave and maybe others had no choice because of war,’” he said. “What do I feel? It’s like what most humans would do. They’re very desperate people to want to leave. Like our families were.”

Vietnam: the exodus

Two million people fled Vietnam between the end of the war in 1975 and the opening up of the country in the mid-1990s. Almost 800,000 left by sea, most headed for Hong Kong, Malaysia or Indonesia. Widely known as ‘boat people’, the majority left in the late 1970s, often not surviving the treacherous journey because their boats sank or were attacked by pirates. Those people who reached land usually found themselves in refugee camps, as other countries in southeast Asia were reluctant to accept them. The majority were eventually taken in bythe McDaniel community. The ceremonial welcome reflected the… Full Story

All events are free and open to the public unless otherwise indicated.- Editions of You: Sculpture by Anthony Cervino Aug. 30 – Sept. 23 in Rice Gallery. Opening Reception: 7-9 p.m. Aug 30. For gallery hours, call 410-857-2595 or visit Full Story

Fall sports video previews are hitting the web this week. Football is up, look for the rest of fall sports by the end of the week. Read more at McDaniel Athletics.New ways to connect with Green Terror teamsFrom mobile apps to social media… Full Story

McDaniel College is one of 43 American universities selected this year to participate in the Tournées Festival, a program that gives grants to academic institutions to organize a campus showing of contemporary French films.The