Report of crime on campus culled from USM police logs
Author: USM
George’s “toxic office” declared fit for use
The office formerly used by Beth George, attorney for Student Legal Services, will now be used for extra office space and as a conference room. George will stay in her new office in the Senate building at 11 Baxter Blvd. The air quality of the office was tested on March 10 by Department of Facilities Management personnel. It was declared free of any contaminants, including carbon monoxide.
WMPG airs alternative news
At a recent meeting, the WMPG board of directors voted to air the syndicated alternative news program Democracy Now. The vote of nine for and three against came after a long period of decision making by the board. Initially, the program was rejected by WMPG but after a wave of listener requests and protests, it was put to a second vote. The program will start on April 14.
Alumnus dies in war
When he attended USM, he was known as Jay Aubin. In death he is remembered as Maj. Jay Thomas Aubin of the U.S. Marine Corps. Aubin, 36, was one of the first to die in the war with Iraq when the helicopter he piloted crashed in Kuwait, killing four U.S and eight British soldiers.
USM professors, students arrested for civil disobedience
Just hours before the first missiles struck Baghdad on March 19, a large crowd gathered in Portland’s Monument Square to protest the attack. The plan was to walk to U.S. Sen. Olympia Snowe’s office and discuss the U.S. invasion of Iraq. The evening ended with a no-show on the part of Snowe, and 22 arrests were made for “civil disobedience.” Among those arrested were a handful of USM students and several professors
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Weekly news briefs
Student Senate Candidates
Prepare for voting in the upcoming Student Senate elections with this fact sheet with responses from the candidates
Athlete of the Week: Tiffany Jones
This week’s athlete of the week is Tiffany Jones, women’s basketball forward/guard
2003 USM Spring Sports Preview
Spring is just around the corner and so are the USM spring athletic schedules. This week we continue our preview with a look at women’s lacrosse and the men’s and women’s outdoor track teams.
Spring athletics have sprung to life
Spring break means going home or traveling the globe for that fun-filled spot to let it all hang out with other collegians from around the country. For the spring athletic programs, spring break means the start of their quests for the 2003 league championships. Leading the way are the baseball and softball teams.
Sports scores and schedule
Weekly sports scores and upcoming schedule
Fat Tuesday WMPG Style
Last Tuesday, WMPG hosted an all-day Mardi Gras party in the Woodbury Campus Center. The sounds of Zydeco, Cajun, Jazz, and Funk music filled the room throughout the day, as more than 500 people danced and dined New Orleans style. The eighth annual Fat Tuesday celebration included a Gumbo and Jambalaya contest hosting entries from the Bayou Kitchen, Uncle Billy’s, Beal Street Bar BQ, Bleacher’s, and the Bake House Caf?.
Health Beat: Taking Care of Halitosis (Bad Breath)
What you eat affects the air you exhale. Certain foods, such as garlic and onions, can contribute to breath odor. Once the food is absorbed into the bloodstream, it is transferred to the lungs, where it is expelled. Particles of food that remain in the mouth, collecting bacteria, can also cause bad breath. These bacteria can cause gum disease, or gingivitis. One of the warning signs of gum disease is persistent bad breath or a bad taste in the mouth.
Review and interview with musician Jabe Beyer
Jabe Beyer fronts the band that bears his name, whose influences are as diverse as country, bluegrass, punk, and good old-fashioned rock and roll. The great thing about rock music is that it is possible to blend together several styles of music, mix it up, and serve it in a unique way. In order for a band to pull this off, there must be a high level of talent present. Jabe’s third release, “Drama City,” is a good example of making this formula work.
Poet and playwright Jackie K. visits campus
Award winning Scottish poet, novelist and playwright Jackie Kay opened up Women’s History Month this past week lecturing at several classes and speaking about Bessie Smith, a favorite blues singer, in her keynote address for Women’s History Month.
Caine picks a good ‘un
Michael Caine has made some real crap movies over his long career. Who hasn’t tried to forget his terrible performances in “Jaws: The Revenge” or Steven Seagal’s directing debut, “On Deadly Ground”? But for all of his poor choices, he has made some truly excellent pictures (“Hannah and Her Sisters,” “The Cider House Rules”), and has picked up two Best Supporting Actor Oscars along the way.
Subs, wraps… and Pepto Bismol
When I moved here from Oregon, I inquired one day if there were any good sandwich shops around serving healthy fresh ingredients. I was told about the West End Grocery at 133 Spring Street. “Their sandwiches kick ass,” the unidentified student told me. So I walked to Spring Street and fell instantly in love with the place.
What it takes to understudy
Ok–so its opening night and the lead in the musical falls off a roof! What happens now? Wil Kilroy book director of the upcoming “Cabaret” has dealt with this exact scenario. His solution? Take the stage himself. Kilroy, on more than one occasion has swooped in and saved the day–even when it required playing the role of the stepmother in “Cinderella.”
Need money? Things students should know about their taxes
Most USM students weren’t born with silver spoons in their mouths, and have to work, go into debt, or depend on a spouse to help pay the bills. Here are a few tips on how to make the dollar go further at income tax time. If your parents are helping out, be sure they haven’t overlooked these opportunities. Even if they know about them, they’ll appreciate your concern.
Planet Digest: Week of March 10-16
Astronomy shows possibilities… you have the power of choice! Charlie Gould’s Planet Digest
Joe Student: Melissa Birth
Meet Melissa Birth, who sympathizes with Aramark-catered inmates
Staffer Talks: Welcome to the Neighborhood
Sometimes I hear it in my dreams, the ding-ding of the trolley on it’s way to lands untold. And as I rejoin the waking world I fondly remember King Friday XIII with his stately white beard and the shy Striped Tiger named Daniel and of course the owl X and the Lady Fairchilde. As a twenty-four year old I’ve grown beyond them (I tell myself firmly) but nonetheless I miss them, and yes I think some small part of me still loves them, but that part still wears superman underroos to bed in my mind.
Count me OUT: Intersexuality–let it be known
Silence equals death in the GLBT community. There has been a recent rise in intersexuality visibility. Intersexism, can definitely be a subdivision in the GLBT community, yet not all of communities have added the acronym because of knowledgeable support and social constructs. Personally, I did not know a great deal about members of the intersexed community and I felt it was important to learn something about which is definitely an accepted subdivision of the queer community. I went on a journey to figure out what exactly intersexuality is and was.
Letters to the Editor
This week’s letters to the editor brings up questions of accountability in student media budget shortfalls