What values?
To the Editor:
First, let me say that I am not a liberal nor a conservative. I actually hold fast to many of the values that the Republican party supposedly espouses, such as individual responsibility, limited government, fiscal responsibility, etc.
The Phi Kappa Sigma fraternity recently put a down payment on their house despite financial setbacks last spring that nearly had the national charter derecognizing their chapter.
“It’s a better opportunity for them than renting,” said Dean of Student Life Joe Austin.
Kay McKay’s photographs are filled with mystery. With their brilliant colors, soft edges and partially formed figures, they seem like something out of a vivid dream that is equally fascinating and hard to explain. What makes them even more remarkable is how they were taken.
George McFly was a pathetic, cowardly man. Behind a breathy stuttering voice and a debilitating fear of rejection, he allowed himself to be bullied and pushed around. However, George’s life changed one night in 1955. In the school’s parking lot, during the Enchantment Under the Sea dance, George’s nemesis, Biff, was assaulting George’s future wife, Lorraine.
Next spring, The University of Southern Maine will hold its first student research, scholarship and creativity symposium called “Thinking Matters” on the Portland campus. This will be an annual event where students from all academic disciplines can present and receive feedback on papers or posters.
I was wrong. Not about Rush Limbaugh and not about too much else; but, the Packers did not win, and I said they would. I was correct that Donovan McNabb is one of the league’s best players. He proved this leading his team to a dramatic fourth quarter comeback last Monday night.
Wandering through downtown Portland with the intention of finding dinner, Maria, Derek and I strolled down Oak St. (a small side street near L.L. Bean). While I was preoccupied peering through the window of a closed restaurant, Maria discovered one that was open.
It is time for us to start plotting our actions for this upcoming presidential election year. In just one year from this month we will be called to perform our most significant contribution to society: casting our votes for who should lead and represent America for the following four years.
WMPG won two awards from this year’s Maine Association of Broadcasters (MAB) convention. The Blunt Youth Radio Project won first place in the Public Affairs division for their series “Incarcerated Youth Speaks Out.” In the feature division, Rob Rosenthal’s production of “Portland Reacts to 9/11” won third place.
The following is the complete broadcast schedule of USM Basketball and Hockey games to be broadcasted LIVE on WMPG-FM 90.9 & 104.1 and at www.wmpg.org.
During each broadcast, one lucky listener will have a chance to win a WMPG prize package and all listeners who enter during the season will have a chance at a grand prize during the final broadcasted game of the winter season.
During the Great American Smokeout, always held on the third Thursday of November, millions of people quit smoking for a day or more. This national event challenges people to quit using tobacco and raises awareness about the numerous ways to quit forever.
Nov. 7
A backpack was stolen from a building on the Gorham campus. The case is under investigation.
Nov. 7
A student in Philippi Hall reported that some items had been taken from her room. The case is under investigation.
Nov. 8
Someone called the USM police to report a male and a female student were trying to rip a tree out together near Philippi Hall.
Scoreboard
Field Hockey
Nov. 7 vs. Plymouth State, Win 2-1
LEC Tournament Semi-final
Nov. 8 vs. Keene State, Win 3-1
USM wins LEC Championship
Women’s Volleyball
Nov. 8 vs. Plymouth State, loss 0-3
Women’s Ice Hockey
Nov. 7 vs. St. Michael’s, Win 2-1
Nov.
New Muslim student group holds end-of-Ramadaan feast
The newly forged Muslim Student Association is celebrating the inception of their student group and the end of the Muslim month of fasting, called Ramadaan, on Dec. 4 from 12:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be traditional food, and all students are invited.
SPORTS FOR THE LAYPERSON
What are “point spreads,” and how are they used?
Point spreads are used solely for gambling purposes. They are determined in Las Vegas by gambling experts, who are said to “handicap” the games. In any given NFL football game, point spreads are used to allow prospective bettors to pick either the favorite or the underdog, as determined by Las Vegas.
Monday
Open mic
The Free Street Taverna, at 128 Free Street in Portland, hosts a hip hop open mic night with Boondox. Signup is at 8 p.m. The rapping commences shortly thereafter. Ages 21 and over are welcome.
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Tuesday
Music
Ani DiFranco performs at the Portland Expo Building, 239 Park Ave.
What brought you to the area?
“What do you think of it? I’ve lived here all my life. I like it here, except it’s too cold!”
Why did you choose USM?
“So I could live at home.”
What would you do to make life better for the USM student?
“I don’t have any immediate complaints.
Jazz pianist Herbie Hancock, a veteran of Blue Note Records’ classic 1960s releases and a former member of the Miles Davis Quartet, came to Portland recently to perform with his own Quartet. The Academy Award winning soundtrack composer for the 1986 movie “Round-Midnight” — not to mention composer for Bill Cosby’s TV show “Fat Albert” — was a jazz-rock fusion star in the 1970s and is still one of jazz’s most respected innovators.
Becky Mita was my first mentor. I was six years old and out of school for the summer. Because both my parents worked, my mother hired Becky who lived at the end of our road to baby-sit. Becky was great. Possessing a substantial frame and a sharp wit, Becky could be intimidating if angered, which my oldest sister Jody, who chronically wised off, managed frequently.
Maine voters approved a bond issue last week that will provide $19 million to public schools and libraries throughout the state. The UMaine System (UMS) will receive $4.5 million from the bond, which will be used to upgrade classrooms and science labs on all seven campuses.