Weekly horoscopes and more
Day: October 7, 2002
Scores and Schedule
Weekly scores and sports schedule
Health Beat
Weekly health beat, from University Health Services
Ceremony held for Husky Hall of Famers
A large room enclosed by tall windows and filled with tables precisely set with sparkling silverware and dishes, provided a rather charming atmosphere for the Husky Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony.
Meet Joe Student
Meet Katlyn Mathers, Freshman Therapeutic Recreation Major
Family learns Japanese culture and language
Every Saturday morning the Royer family commutes to Portland. They pass the time by quizzing one another in the car, but not with minor trivia questions. Instead they are translating and discussing culture in something a little more difficult: the Japanese language.
Reese “so damn cute” in Alabama
Witherspoon is the major attraction of “Sweet Home Alabama.” She is so damn cute, you can’t help but to like her or any movie she appears in.
Bland, distasteful, and well-overpriced
When I first found out that I was going to review Cafe Uffa I was very excited! For the longest time I had wanted to eat there because of its convenient location at Longfellow Square. And I had heard nothing but good things from people who had dined there. My experience, unfortunately, was not so good.
Prime Numbers for Strings
The School of Music began its concert series with the Faculty Music Show, “Prime Numbers for Strings.”
The State of Hate
The Attorney General of Maine Steven Rowe has one plea for the Maine community: “Quit hating one another. There’s no time for it.”
A letter from President Pattenaude
As many of you are aware from recent news reports, there has been a resolution of issues related to the contract grievances filed by Associate Professor of Psychology John Broida. Today, in response to the Faculty Review Committee created last spring, I’m announcing the formation of a committee of students, faculty and administrators to review our existing internal policies relating to student complaints.
Count me OUT
Count me OUT is a weekly column written by members of the GLBTQA Resource Center
Why am I so cheerful?
First I lost my job (downer). Then my son was born (upper). Two weeks later, my wife said she couldn’t deal with the situation of both of us working full-time and going to school full-time, took the baby and left. (Downer!) Due to this little roller coaster ride, I broke into a million pieces.
Letters from the Editor
Elise Adams talks of discrimination and academic freedom
Letters to the Edior…
Reactions to last week’s “peace protest” and others
Senate Update
Weekly student senate update
Briefly…
Weekly news briefs
Maine Scholar in Jeopardy
For 15 years, the Honors Program at the University of Maine System (UMS) has published a writing journal called The Maine Scholar. Recently the UMS administration turned the journal exclusively over to USM. The journal incorporates the academic writings of professors and students throughout UMS. It is an opportunity for both students and professors, as well as outside scholars and community members, to get their work published.
Expanding distribution of “Words & Images”
For the first time in the magazine’s 22 years, USM’s literary magazine, “Words & Images,” is working toward nationwide distribution. The annual magazine, which includes short stories and poems as well as artwork and photography, formerly accepted subm
New life for old clothes
Piles of colorful clothing fill a large closet at USM’s Child and Family Center, ready and waiting to be picked through and chosen from.
Jennifer Burnham, a USM student and mom, buys clothes each year for her children. Because her children outgrow their new clothes so quickly, Burnham, program coordinator for the Woman’s Resource Center (WRC), developed a free clothing swap.
Road to the Blaine House
Jonathan Carter says that his campaign for governor is not about the Green Party; it is about the issues.
Lady Huskies compete for top spot
Plymouth managed to sneak out with a victory, holding off a well-organized and relentless stampede of USM threats. The final score was Plymouth one, USM zero. A first-half goal was the only score of the day.
Tenured professor awarded settlement
USM awarded Prof. John Broida $7,000 and a letter of apology from Provost Joseph Wood to settle a grievance Broida brought against the University. Broida said his reputation and ability to do work were compromised after an investigation of harassment last spring.