Alex Wilbur, a third-year Linguistics student, was surprised when it took him about five minutes to find a parking space before class on Tuesday. So when he returned on Thursday, he made a point of showing up a little earlier, only to find an even bleaker situation.
Hangin’ with Mr. Tardiff (formerly Mike on Sports)
In writing my story about transfers this week I realized that USM – not the University of Maine – should be the only Division I school in state.
Sure, I understand the implication of such a move. The northern two-thirds of the state (where I grew up) would have nothing to do, no one would go to school in Orono and Pat’s Pizza would probably go out of business.
Noreasters nab Huskies
When Sophomore forward Heidi DeHaan (Lewiston) snuck a 22-foot blast into the upper right hand corner of the net just eight minutes into last Wednesday’s contest at the University New England, she silenced an already quiet crowd.
As the game continued, however, the Huskies found that it would be the only time they would have any real momentum on their side, thanks to a relentless offensive attack put on by the Noreasters, which led UNE to a 2-1 victory over the Huskies in non-conference action.
USM School of Music Presents: 8 Seasons
On Sunday, September 21, the USM School of Music will host the Portland Chamber Orchestra’s performance of “Eight Seasons.” This musical showcase features Antonio Vivaldi’s “Four Seasons” and Argentine tango composer Astor Piazzola’s “Four Seasons of Buenos Aires”.
Hot Damn! Hot Suppa!
Alec Sabina filled up his glass of water behind the counter before sitting down across from me in the last booth of Hot Suppa, greeting a regular perched at a stool, “What’s up, Big Donna?”
The Congress Street restaurant has become a local staple for breakfast and lunch since Alec, 25, bought the place with his brother almost three years ago, before graduating from USM.
Letter from the editor
The Farmer’s Almanac might not have that same academic ring to it as, say “Journal of Atmospheric and Solar-Terrestrial Physics”, but those plucky stalwarts of the meteorological profession have made a bold prediction about emerging climate trends for the next 50 years, and Al Gore is not going to be happy.
USM begins search for provost
Another top job at USM has hit the ‘Help Wanted’ section of academic journals around the country.
A nationwide search is now on to fill the office of University Provost, following a decision by president Selma Botman this summer to hire from without.
Upcoming Games
September 16
Women’s Tennis @ Salem State 3:30 p.m.
Women’s Soccer @ UMaine Farmington 4:00 p.m.
September 17
Golf @ UMaine Farmington Invitational at Belgrade Lakes Golf Club 10:00 a.m.
Field Hockey @ UMaine Farmington 4:00 p.m.
Men’s Soccer v. BOWDOIN 4:30 p.
Home sweet home
There’s no place like home.
Those were the legendary words of Dorothy as she clicked her ruby slippers together en route for Kansas.
Evidently they hold true for those wearing cleats, sneakers and running shoes, too.
That’s because just like every other sect of the USM population, athletes keep rolling into USM from far away lands and pricy schools to start fresh or finish what they’ve started
And this year is no exception.
Brandon’s Brew Review
When I grabbed this six-pack at Hannaford, I was unaware that it was a Coors product. It wasn’t until I got home and was looking at the Blue Moon website that I figured it out. Having not tried a bottle yet, I became a bit more hesitant than I originally was; Coors is one of those beers I will just not drink.
A Very Caliente Barcelona
I stepped into the theater expecting to be bombarded by nonstop nudity and threesomes, but was pleasantly surprised. Perhaps I should have expected more from Woody Allen. His films are typically rooted in dialogue, and Vicky Cristina Barcelona is no exception.
John McCain is Too Old to Lead
We’re currently witnessing a historical election. There hasn’t been a more stark difference between the Democratic and Republican candidates in recent history than what we see today. We also have two candidates who couldn’t have had a more different upbringing and, as a result, have acutely contrasting personalities.
Obama endorsed at Lewiston-Auburn campus
USM’s Lewiston-Auburn campus was the site of some Presidential campaign theater on Friday morning, courtesy of the Barack Obama campaign.
It was “leaked” on Wednesday afternoon that at least one prominent Maine politician would be endorsing the Illinois senator at the event.
Women’s tennis improving
The last couple of years have been rocky for the USM women’s tennis team.
Coaching changes, little recruiting, and a general lack of interest sent the program into a three-year tailspin. But now, with a new coach and some newfound interest, the team is back in the win column for the first time since 2005 and hoping to return the program to its glory days.
Beautiful Losers, SPACE Gallery screening moves artists
“When I was young, I thought that art was something for rich people.” With this quote, begins the 2007 documentary Beautiful Losers. It’s just made its way to a small screening at Portland’s own SPACE Gallery (you guessed it!) The documentary takes a look at a group of likeminded do-it-yourself artists, creating meaningful art at a time when it was difficult to be seen or heard.
Husky Highlights
Huskies crush Monks in opener The men’s cross country team sailed to an easy victory last week winning the St. Joseph’s Runnin’ Monks Early Bird Invitational. Nine Huskies finished in the top ten in the win. Junior Tyler Jasud (Rumford) won the event, running the 5,000-meter course in 16 minutes 41 seconds.
The tell-tale Toys
Can you remember your favorite childhood toy and how you acquired it? Your answer may reveal more about your family than you’d expect.
Social and behavioral science professor Jan Phillips of USM’s Lewiston-Auburn campus has been researching how the effects of toy consumption define and construct families.
Husky Hero: Benjamin Slagle
Tell us about yourself Ben. Where are you from? What is your major? What year are you?
I grew up and went to high school in Scarborough, and then I did a post-graduate year at Bridgton Academy where I played soccer before college. I’m currently a senior English major here at USM.
CAMPUS EVENTS
Monday September 15
Model United Nations Organization Meeting-
Any student interested in world affairs, travel, leadership, education and great times is welcome./ 423 Glickman Library, Portland campus/ 7P.M.-8 P.M./ For more information email jelena.sarenac@maine.
Crunching the course numbers
It’s not the unveiling of the iPhone, or the switch from analog to digital TV.
But it may have been responsible for many students being able to breeze right past the administrative offices on the first day of the new semester.
Jacob Cowan On: Generic Cereal Mascots
Have you ever noticed that insane hippo-dragon hybrid that dons every box of Hannaford’s generic cereal? You know, the one with the rainbow striped shirt, white overalls, green scales, purple horns and a baseball cap? This maniac blatantly gets away with distributing other mascots’ cereal for almost half the price.
POLICE LOG
Mary Jane please.
Sept 9, 9:34 p.m. –
Drug violation at Anderson Hall, Gorham. Subject had possession of Marijuana and
drug paraphernalia. The subject was escorted to the police. 6 summons.
But where is it?
Sept 8, 2:01 p.m. –
Drug violation at Hastings Hall, Gorham.
“Shoulda, woulda, coulda”
“This is why they’re called heartbreakers,” said senior Rob Dorr after last week’s neck-and-neck match against the University of New England.
And it really was a heartbreaker – the Huskies weren’t losing until there were just 41.7 seconds left on the clock, when UNE rallied for the tie-breaker and a 9-8 come-from-behind win.
Coming out of the first half, the game was tied at five. The Huskies came out on fire, scoring three in the third quarter off the momentum they’d gained in the second. But they couldn’t maintain it, and couldn’t manage to score at all in the fourth quarter, while UNE maintained composure and fired four past senior goalie James Suriyodorn.
But, as he looked back on the game, Dorr admitted that it was one of the best the men played all season. “I was really pushing for us to pull it off,” he said, “but – shoulda,woulda, coulda.”
Making music in the English department
Richard Abrams teaches Bob Dylan. But not in the department you’d expect – Abrams is an English professor. And Dylan: his poet. His class, one of the many “topics in literature” courses numbered ENG 150, is always popular. We decided to sit down with Abrams and ask about why he loves – and teaches – the classic folk/rock/blues/country artist.
FP: When were you first turned on to Dylan?
Abrams: I was in college at McGill in Montreal; about ’65 I think. I asked a friend of mine, “so what is this with Bob Dylan?” and he said, “he’s a new folk singer who swallows his words.” I thought that was a pretty good description of Dylan, even now.
I grew up with folk singers, some of whom went on to become semi-famous. When I was in high school I just loved radio. It took a while for the penny to drop with Dylan. I liked him but I don’t think I was absolutely sold on him.