In one of my classes, we have been discussing self-evident truths. Lots of things in this world are self-evident: rain is wet, Maine is cold in January, M&Ms melt in your mouth. Climbing has its own self-evident truths: falling is bad, rock is hard, and big cliffs take a long time to climb.
Winners in the house
The Center for Teaching at USM has announced the recipients of this year’s Provost’s Fellowships for Teaching Excellence. The fellowships are awarded annually in recognition of both an educators past contributions to the University, and their future plans.
Question and answer
As you probably know, the state Legislature put the brakes on the Board of Trustees’ “Strategic Plan” which seeks to merge the USM and UMA campuses. As such, higher education in Maine is now in the political arena: The legislature recently passed an amendment barring universities from changing campus names, and pressure from local constituents resulted in the formation of a governor’s task force to address the merger issue.
Constituency changes?
In an effort to create an opening for the appointment of Ezra Poore on the 34th Student Senate, Brian Decampos motioned for his constituency to be changed from resident to commuter. The motion failed. Poore was one of the three resident candidates not elected to the Student Senate in the March elections.
Campus Crime
Apr. 18
A white male, wearing a Celtic shirt, knocked on the door to the Admissions House and asked for a ride to Westbrook. The person was gone when USM police arrived.
Somebody reported the odor of marijuana in Upton-Hastings Hall. USM police were unable to locate the source.
In Brief
Killdeer and Hawks
Perhaps the most under-celebrated sign of spring on the Gormah campus returned this week could be seen foraging for food and nest building material on the Paula D. Hodgdon Field. The unnamed killdeers nest in the rocky debris South East of the field.
Demosthenes’ Corner
USM has a variety of illustrious speakers coming here every week. Here is a sample of some of them. This list is not all-inclusive and the number of listings is contingent on space. If you, your student group, club, or etcetera would like to place a listing send an e-mail to joseph.
Two-faced Paris
Staff writer Kirah Brouillette continues her series about bringing three dozen Waterville High school juniors and seniors on a tour through Europe with her mother, boyfriend, and a professional tour guide from Explorica. She discovers Paris has both a dark and light side.
EYP hits a homerun
With so many English majors at USM, there should be a better way to describe the new Joel and Linda Abromson Community Education Center, but there’s not. In four and a half words: It’s just really cool. That seemed to be the consensus of the hundred or so people milling about the building, munching on popcorn during the grand opening celebrations on Tuesday, April 26, while nostalgic renditions of “Take me out to the ball game,” and the national anthem played in the background.
Bound For Z
HOOPLEVILLE
Huskies rally for fourth straight victory
USM overcame a five run deficit to defeat Colby College 10 to 5 at home Wednesday. The Huskies improved to 17 to 6 on the season, while the White Mules continue to search for their first win (0 to 20).
Colby jumped out to an early lead when their first six batters reached base off USM starting pitcher Kyle Fecteau (Biddeford, ME).
One Fan’s Perspective
Many Red Sox fans remember the old days. Before the hiring of Theo Epstein, Boston’s general manager was a man named Dan Duquette. Duquette was notorious among Boston’s fans for seemingly never making the transaction that would push the Sox to their first championship of our lifetime, despite his best efforts.
Salome’s Stars
ARIES (March 21 to April 19) You still might have to deal with some lingering confusion that marked a recent workplace situation. But for the most part, you should now be well on your way to your next project.
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) A new commitment might demand more time than you’d expected to have to give it.
Changing of the guard
Surrounded by spanking new wooden placards, the 33rd Student Senate ceremoniously rose and passed into the annals of USM student government history as the 34th Student Senate stood by to fill the chairs. With the exceptions of the arrival of a few new senators and the leaving of a few senior senators, the change was mostly symbolic.
heart-comic #41
Dance USM! takes the main stage
Neitzche is credited with saying, “I would believe only in a God who knows how to dance.” This weekend at Russell Hall, the wide world of Southern Maine has an opportunity to see firsthand just what inspired such a bold statement, when the USM Theatre Department presents Dance USM!, an annual event showcasing performances by students, faculty, and guest dancers and choreographers.
National magazine hosts release party at Casco Bay Books
A after a day’s worth of organized (and not-so-organized) activity in downtown Portland, on Monday, April 25, there’s a party at Casco Bay Books. The celebration will herald the first local-release of Passenger Magazine, and is brought to us by Portland’s very own Angioplasty Media.
LifeStyle
The recent sunny weather prompted me to consider my rather pasty winter complexion. A little color might be nice, I thought. But, as I burn very easily, and have no interest in skin cancer, lying out and tanning booths weren’t options. So I did what any pale girl in need of a tan does: I headed to my neighborhood drug store.
Editor’s Pick’s ‘Round Town
The sun, she shines. The air is warm, the tide is high, it’s time to get out and paint the town. Here are a few options.
The Passenger Release Party. We touted it last week, we’ll tout it again this issue. Writers, artists, and entrepreneurs from around the globe have put together a quarterly magazine called The Passenger, working with Portland’s Angioplasty Media.
Question of the Week
Jared Bachrach: I don’t like the sun.
Meet Joe Student
Name: Biggie Smalls
Letter from the Editor
In last week’s paper, I don’t think I came off as sympathetic as I really am to the people who were upset by our April 11 insert. I needed to stand up for the paper, and I had to do it decisively and convincingly. In truth, I really do understand why people were upset by the sudden appearance of a huge, glossy, one-sided political insert.
FootPrint
Aroostook County, endearingly referred to as “The County” by native Mainers, is the largest east of the Mississippi. Its 3.8 million acres of forest land, 2000+ lakes, rivers, streams and ponds, and relatively unspoiled natural beauty attract wilderness enthusiasts from thousands of miles every year.