“Adaptation” is one of the most original motion pictures in history. It is not a film that merely reshapes the art form but attacks it with sharp barbs and hilarious insights while it does so. The whole movie spins brilliant circles that intertwine to create a new cohesive film structure.
Author: USM
She knows it’s only soup and sandwich, but she likes it
The semester begins, leaving Mick and me with opposite schedules. However, we shuffle plans to meet for an early lunch. Mick and I dart into Latte Caf? and Bistro on 486 Congress St.
A “Sly” afterthought
I was nervous, worried about interviewing nine people. A whole band (literally) of strangers and just me–that’s intimidating. Trying to block out the negative thoughts threatening to overwhelm me with anxiety, I reassured myself: “They’re only people, that’s all–just like me–mostly college students, nothing to worry about.” Still though, when I arrived to meet Sly Chi, there was a pit of anxiety brewing within and I was wrestling it for control.
Sly Chi: From rural Maine… To Portland… and beyond
What’s a band to do once they’ve conquered Portland? Local groove band Sly Chi sets its sights on overcoming all of New England. Sly Chi, described by friend and sound man Dave Butler as a “smooth moving aura,” is working on moving into the touring circuit.
Fair’s fair?
Many people feel the fairest solution to the allocation of parking is the principle of first come, first served. The carpool lot violates this concept of fairness. However, there are many ways to think about fairness in distributing on-campus parking spaces
Letters to the editor
This week’s letters to the editor. Talk of events surrounding the Supreme Court’s reassessment of the Roe v. Wade decision and a response to Dusan Bjelic’s “Fact-finding” trip to Iraq.
Just a thought
I was sitting at my computer this week when a thought crossed my mind: I really don’t watch as many professional sports as I used to.
Is diversity discrimination?
To me it seems that ideal situation of racial integration and full acceptance of all is color-blindness. To see people as people, and judge them based on their accomplishments, not by the color of their skin.
Briefly…
“Monk” commences
Senate Update
A report of the happenings at the latest Student Senate meeting
Crime on campus
A report of crime of campus, culled from the USM police logs
Phi Kappa Sigma suspended for insurance lapse
Fraternity Phi Kappa Sigma has been de-recognized from the national chapter until it is able to pay its full liability insurance payment, Robert Caswell said in an interview with the Portland Press Herald Friday.
Portland parking predicament petrifies pupils
The construction of a 1,200-space parking garage has begun. Excavators digging up the pavement is causing the Portland campus to lose most of the spots in widely used Bedford Street lot. Limited parking has made driving to the Portland campus frustrating for many students.
Classified Ads
This week’s classified ads.
USM trio named players of the week
This week the USM winter athletics program had three of its players named players of the week by their respective leagues.
Sensational sophs lead team’s rebound
The 2002-2003 Husky men’s basketball season has all the elements of a made-for-television drama, including changes in the cast of players, heartbreak, joy, disappointment, and the trials and tribulations of a young family going through its growing pains.
Weekly Sports Scores and Schedule
Weekly sports schedule and past week’s scores
Health Beat: Dry Skin
Dry skin is a very common problem with symptoms ranging from mild to severe. The climate in Maine can make dry skin symptoms more severe, especially for our students who come from more humid geographical areas. Winter is especially drying here due to wind, cold air, and indoor heating systems that can substantially dry indoor air.
P l a n e t D i g e s t
Astrology shows possibilities. You have the power of choice! This week’s Planet Digest
Meet Joe Student
Meet Ryan Dcane, History Major
The Food Connection
I’m bundled up, ready to take on the bitter Portland afternoon wind. The sun shines blindly as I step out into a winter afternoon. My date Mick Jagger* greets me with a warm smile. We mosey down to our first lunch date of the new year. The brown snow and slush mixture squishes between my black leather boots and his white Adidas tennis shoes.
Music Department tunes up
USM’s Music Department gears up for a successful semester despite the budget cuts threatening to cripple the University. Utilizing its own resources to strengthen its programs, the Music Department took measures to ensure that its students don’t suffer needlessly through the financial uncertainties the University is encountering.
Steves concedes to the greatness of the Towers
Director Peter Jackson’s “The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers” is the type of successor we all hope for when we go to sequels. Moviegoers have continually been duped into films with titles that include Roman numerals and words like “return,” “revenge” and “bride of” that we almost accept the diminished experience when the trailers begin. A good sequel is rare.
USM alumna exhibits character
Although her time allotted to her art is limited, Yankura said, “Teaching is one of the best things that ever happened to me for my work.” Yankura thrives on her role as an instructor and said she has learned a lot in her time teaching. ” I love to be with people who get really excited [about art],” Yankura said. Her current position is somewhat of a dream job. St. Luke’s is a day school for accelerated students, so Yankura’s students are enthusiastic, talented, and motivated.