First I lost my job (downer). Then my son was born (upper). Two weeks later, my wife said she couldn’t deal with the situation of both of us working full-time and going to school full-time, took the baby and left. (Downer!) Due to this little roller coaster ride, I broke into a million pieces.
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Letters from the Editor
Elise Adams talks of discrimination and academic freedom
Letters to the Edior…
Reactions to last week’s “peace protest” and others
Senate Update
Weekly student senate update
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Weekly news briefs
Maine Scholar in Jeopardy
For 15 years, the Honors Program at the University of Maine System (UMS) has published a writing journal called The Maine Scholar. Recently the UMS administration turned the journal exclusively over to USM. The journal incorporates the academic writings of professors and students throughout UMS. It is an opportunity for both students and professors, as well as outside scholars and community members, to get their work published.
Expanding distribution of “Words & Images”
For the first time in the magazine’s 22 years, USM’s literary magazine, “Words & Images,” is working toward nationwide distribution. The annual magazine, which includes short stories and poems as well as artwork and photography, formerly accepted subm
New life for old clothes
Piles of colorful clothing fill a large closet at USM’s Child and Family Center, ready and waiting to be picked through and chosen from.
Jennifer Burnham, a USM student and mom, buys clothes each year for her children. Because her children outgrow their new clothes so quickly, Burnham, program coordinator for the Woman’s Resource Center (WRC), developed a free clothing swap.
Road to the Blaine House
Jonathan Carter says that his campaign for governor is not about the Green Party; it is about the issues.
Lady Huskies compete for top spot
Plymouth managed to sneak out with a victory, holding off a well-organized and relentless stampede of USM threats. The final score was Plymouth one, USM zero. A first-half goal was the only score of the day.
Tenured professor awarded settlement
USM awarded Prof. John Broida $7,000 and a letter of apology from Provost Joseph Wood to settle a grievance Broida brought against the University. Broida said his reputation and ability to do work were compromised after an investigation of harassment last spring.
The Starving Artist visit Katahdin
Its about time I got some class, and where better than at Katahdin? This isn’t exactly what I first thought when walking alongside the building. At first glimpse I thought I was all right wearing my flannel shirt and Capri jeans. But once we walked in, I felt a little underdressed.
This week in the movies: Stealing Harvard
1.5 stars: This isn’t a see-at-the-theater movie. In fact, it can barely be rated as a renter. One would be better off waiting to see this when it hits Comedy Central.
Interfaith session explores Judaism at USM
Interfaith Chaplain Andrea Thompson McCall recalls her recent trip to Israel: Memorial Day weekend, a time in the U.S. when Americans take advantage of sales or barbecues, rather than reflect on the strong veterans, heroes, and wars of our country. Instead of seeing consumers racing to store after store, she saw Jewish citizens reflecting on the high price they paid, and still pay, to have a land of their own.
The right to march
It’s 6:15 on a drizzly overcast September evening and the intersection at Congress and High Streets is obstructed by over 100 people: some dancing, some sitting, some carrying signs and others just being, but all there for the same purpose: to peacefully protest the impending war in Iraq.
Student-athletes get Wise Awards
Division III athletes are not pampered. They don’t account for much of their university’s revenue, as superstars and franchise types of players do. These athletes are real and dedicated students, not the characters who float around with a ball in their hands and a book somewhere – maybe in the locker, or perhaps at home.
NCAA Woman of the Year: Tina West
USM student Tina West was named the 2002 NCAA Woman of the Year for the state of Maine. This award honors outstanding female student-athletes who have excelled in academics, athletics and community leadership. It is one of the top honors that the NCAA bestows upon college athletes.
Weekly Sports Schedule
This week’s sports line-up.
Scores
Results from this week’s sporting events.
What is Plan B?
Unprotected sex can happen for many reasons. Sometimes condoms break, you’ve forgotten to take your birth control pills or you get swept away by the moment. For whatever reason you weren’t protected from pregnancy, you have a second chance!
Portland protest begins peacefully
A local protestor holds up a sign at the intersection of High and Congress Streets last Thursday to support the Global Peace Alliance with a vow to demonstrate in a peaceful manner. The protest did, however, get out of hand later that evening.
To Smoke or Not to Smoke is NOT the question
It is the popular consensus that ex-smokers are the most annoying non-smokers. The theory is that since we ex-smokers have successfully quit, we think EVERYONE should. We are considered judgmental and overly critical of smokers for not having the ability to commit to quitting. On top of that, we complain more than any other non-smokers.
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Off-campus sexual assault at a fraternity ends with all charges dropped Last spring on the morning of April 14, a sexual assault was reported at 27 Preble St. , the Phi Kappa Sigma fraternity house in Gorham, Gorham Police said. Over the summer the district attorney’s office concluded there was not enough evidence to try the individual, Lt.
Letters from the Editor
What has long been known as “The Adams Humor” has been passed down from my grandfather to my father to me. Off-key and often incomprehensible to outsiders, this sense of humor bonds us in all situations. There is no ill in this world that cannot be solved by a tee-hee-inducing play on words.