Presidential-candidate hopeful Ron Paul to visit USM on Saturday
The Summer Issue: Classic Summer Albums
Posted on May 23, 2011 by Kevin Steeves and David O'Donnell in Arts & Culture
1.) Pavement “Crooked Rain, Crooked Rain”
We’ve all had one: the girl that broadened your musical and sexual horizons, but “outgrew” you before you even figured out how to talk to her. All you’re left …
The perfect soundtrack for Saturday night’s rapture
Posted on May 20, 2011 by Kevin Steeves in Arts & Culture
In case you haven’t heard, Christian radio broadcaster Harold Camping and many of his followers believe that Saturday will mark the beginning of the end of the world — again.
Over the course of the proceeding five …
Koenig: Responding to online critics
Posted on May 11, 2011 by Paul Koenig in Letter From The Editor, Perspectives
We’ve received largely negative comments online for the recent column by Elijah Miller, “Ladies you’re either with me or UGG-ainst me.” I’m glad critics have visited our website and Facebook page to point out where they feel, strongly in many instances, that we screwed up. It’s also worth pointing out that this reaction has not been universal; some readers appreciated Miller’s stab at satirizing male chauvinism. We appreciate readers using the comments section for all reactions, positive and negative, in response to what we publish.
President Botman accepts departmental reorganization plan
Posted on May 09, 2011 by Paul Koenig in News
President Selma Botman accepted Provost John Wright’s recommendation for the reorganization of the departments at USM. Botman announced her decision in an email sent today. The recommendation called for voluntary consolidation of departments with fewer than 12 full-time equivalency faculty. FTE faculty is based on credit hours taught and can include part-time faculty to make the minimum.
Provost releases recommendation for academic reorganization
Posted on May 03, 2011 by Paul Koenig in News
Provost John Wright released his recommendation for departmental reorganization today, suggesting a voluntary consolidation of departments with incentives to merge.
Maine’s student loan debt third highest in nation
Posted on May 03, 2011 by Kristy Wagner in News
The Portland League of Young Voters held a community forum Wednesday focusing on the rising problem of high student debt, Maine and throughout the United States. The League of Young Voters is an organization that seeks …
O’Donnell: The case of Michael Scott vs. David Brent
Posted on May 02, 2011 by David O'Donnell in Perspectives
Different bosses from hell, different values toward broadcasting between the UK and the USA.
Henry: Beyond trend, superheroes will endure
Posted on May 02, 2011 by Andrew Henry in Perspectives
Everyone has dreamed of having superpowers.
Maybe you were a kid on the playground, fantasizing about using laser vision to zap a bully, or just an adult on a bus wishing you could stop the guy in …
