Last weekend, Sigma Nu held the 25th Anniversary of the purchase of their house. The anniversary celebration was also meant to honor Jim Degrandre, who helped significantly in the purchasing of the house. Many of Sigma Nu’s 481 alumni gathered last Saturday for a barbeque and get-together.
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Rosh Hashanah: creating community
Images of apples dipped in honey and small pieces of bread being tossed into water don’t come to mind when most people anticipate celebrating a new year. This is, not unless one is celebrating Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year.
Nader’s running mate speaks at USM
Miguel Camejo, Ralph Nader’s running mate, spoke at USM’s Luther Bonney hall on Monday. The independent party’s vice presidential candidate delivered a passionate speech to the 50 or so people packed into the 5th floor classroom. He covered the gamut of issues, from gay marriage to foreign policy.
Candlelight vigil held for victims of Sudan civil war
Hannah Dunphy, 17, speaks at a candlelight vigil was held in Monument Square on Tuesday night for the victims and refugees of the current conflict in Sudan.
Sports Briefs
A quick look at the past week in USM athletics.
Fenway Park: there’s something for everyone
Over the summer I have attended a dozen baseball games at Boston’s historic Fenway Park. In my experiences there I have encountered an amazingly diverse group of loyal Red Sox fans. Here’s a small sampling of the members of Red Sox Nation.
The Cukes of Hazard
Hoopleville
Puppet research grants.
Bound for Z
It’s baa-aack….
Juggling chainsaws, dodging spears
I may have made a bad decision this week. It was a snap decision, and I had no precedent to follow. Here’s how it happened: last Wednesday, our Advertising Manager, John Marshall, handed me a flyer pushing an appearance by Miguel Camejo, Ralph Nader’s running mate.
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William Burke reviews “L’auberge Espangnole” (The Spanish Apartment).
LifeStyle
I will have you know that I suffered quite a lot in order to properly write this article. Because I consider it my personal responsibility to give you only the very best information, I really had no other choice than to party it up at Portland’s many many nightspots.
Are bicyclists sexier or do they just have more sex?
Why weren’t there more bicycles parked on campus in the brilliant sunlight of this gorgeous, clear September day?
Question of the Week
Are you in a Frat/sorority? Would you join one? Why or why not?
Letters to the Editor
Don’t get left in the cold!
Meet Joe Student
Name? Courtney Dute. Age? 19. Major? Business. Year? Sophomore….
In Brief
Student senate’s online forum…. Political Author to visit USM…. WMPG hosts new civil rights show…. Free tax cap forum at Muskie…. Environmentally-concious movie in Bailey….
Campus Crime
The USM crime report.
Meet Joe Student
Name: Leah Jutras Age: 19 Year: Freshman Major: Nursing
If you need to eat…
Anthony’s Italian Kitchen
151 Middle St.
774.8668
10:30 a.m. – 9 p.m. Mon-Sat
The greasiest, most delectable pizza in town. Find it between Videoport and Bull Moose, and under Casco Bay Books. You could basically live in this building. Salads, pasta and sandwiches are also very good and on the menu.
Aramark: The good, the bad and the ugly
Hundreds of new students are now eating at Gorham’s finest dining hall, located right in the Brooks Student Center. The question is are they enjoying what they pay to eat?
Letter to the Editor
STD coverage proves offensive
Senate addresses bus complaints
For over five years now, V.I.P. Charter buses have been shuttling students between Portland and Gorham. This year, the volume of students far exceeded the carrying capacity of the shuttle buses.
Threat to liberty?
G.W., fighting terrorism of all kinds.