You may not be aware Portland’s heart is being poisoned. You may not be…
Year: 2001
World cinema zooms in on Maine
Maine is seldom a state that draws attention from the national and international community,…
WHAT TO DO SEPTEMBER 24-30
Monday October 15. Chai R. Feldblum, a legal expert in the areas of disability…
MYSTIC STARS
Aries (March 21-April 20) Messages from friends may be unusually fast. Expect changing plans…
Trespass notices: a serious message
On Sept. 22 police stopped a 19-year-old man, who was not a student, after…
Bus photos
A day in the life of the Marginal Way shuttle bus
In with the news
Fans of WMPG’s Pacifica Network News (PNN) will be in for a change starting…
Bringing out the best
I haven’t been impressed by the way the University has handled many things. The…
Southworth Planetarium’s night sky guide
GIBBOUS TO FULL MOON The Moon will be full on Oct. 2. When full,…
The administration shuffle is tiring the dancers
Recent vacancies in administrative positions and limited resources, including budgetary constraints, have led the…
Chemical warfare: should we worry?
Some students are afraid of a biological attack. Are their concerns valid? What do the experts say? Here’s a look at the specifics.
UMS nervous about unstable market
The University of Maine System has over $65 million invested for its employees’ pension funds. What effect has the recent stock market crash had on that money. Should we be worried?
Attacks change face of education
Professors fought to be heard over the sound of students and faculty entering the…
Get a VISTA of your possible future
The stale smell of cleaning agents lingered as he entered the common room. Men…
Police logs
Tuesday, Sept. 18t At 3 p.m., a professor reported receiving a written correspondence that…
Briefly
Students paying another wee fee A lot of students didn’t notice the new line…
Presidential visit
USM has a lot riding on the next election. President Richard Pattenaude and Vice…
The Others
Moviegoers are becoming more savvy when it comes to the “surprise” film. We’ve seen…
Walk like a three-legged dog
Readers are the picky eaters of the academic world. Some prefer a salty first…
Poetry slam puts competition back in prose
Roses are red, violets are blue, sugar is sweet, but poets aren’t. With the…
Life at ground zero
By Kristie Green Alive Editor The events of Sept. 11 left many people in…
Fighting the Freshman 15
University Health Services The average college freshman gains 15 pounds in his or her…
Meet Joe Student
What’s your name? Dana Fisher. How old are you? Thirty-one. What’s your major? Masters…
MYSTIC STARS
Aries (March 21-April 20). Property agreements or old family documents may cause delays. Expect…