The drive from Maine to Colorado becomes a nightmare right around Topeka, Kansas. There aren’t hills after New York or turns after Ohio. Eyes focus and refocus, but the view never looks right. Sleep is always a moment away, but giving in to the urge would result in a sticky red smear on I-70.
Bomb scare investigation still open
Three weeks after a false bomb threat required the assistance of not just the USM police department, but also of the Portland Police Department and the Portland Fire Department, the situation still remains under investigation. The threat came by way of a note being slipped under the door of room 105 in the Science Building.
Engage in erudite elucidation
Image a room full of English majors and professors. Throw in some artists for good measure, a bit of food, and the twin buzzes of creativity and critiques. On the seventh floor of the Glickman Library, with a surprising lack of tweed jackets, students and faculty gathered for the English Department Mini-Conference.
One week + three cities + 30 high school kids = enjoying Europe economically
The only appropriate way to begin an article about a European vacation is with a healthy dose of bragging: I’m spending a week in Europe, on a grand tour of Amsterdam, Paris and London. Even better is the fact my airfare, hotel and two meals a day are all included in the $1500 price.
In Brief
Occupants enjoying Abromson Center’s modern space
Students have a great opportunity to acquaint themselves with the new Joel and Linda Abromson Community Education Center during the open house on Tuesday, April 26. Rather than specifically catering to students, the Center houses community oriented offices engaging the larger Maine community.
Campus Crime
Apr. 13
Somebody vandalized a vending machine on the first floor of Upton-Hastings Hall. Aramark reported the theft of some of some of their product. This case is under investigation (UI).
Apr. 14
A student reported the theft of a Palm Pilot, and identified suspects.
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.
Corporations in the classroom
Last Thursday, a team of 18 marketing students in identical black t-shirts invaded the grass quad between Luther Bonney Hall and Payson Smith, installing a battalion of three shiny Ford cars between Luther Bonney Hall’s gathering area and a free cookout catered by Aramark.
Thinking Matters 2005
On April 21 and April 22, the University of Southern Maine held the annual Thinking Matters exhibition at the Portland Campus. The Thinking Matters exhibition showcases student research, scholarship, and creative achievement. Students create posters, oral presentations, hold roundtable discussions, and more to present what they have learned.
Men’s tennis team sweeps Salem State
Last Wednesday the USM men’s tennis team beat Salem State 9-0 in a Little East Conference match played in Gorham, bringing their LEC record to 2-0. This is the Huskies’ second consecutive 9-0 victory after sweeping UMass Boston on April 9.
“They stuck to their fundamentals and the mental part of the game,” said Assistant Coach Wayne St.
Men’s lacrosse scores first victory
On a day that saw temperatures in the low 30’s, blistering winds and trickling snow flakes, the USM Men’s lacrosse team took down the Maine Maritime Academy (MMA) Mariners 10-5 at home last Tuesday. The win was the first for the Huskies (1-4), while the Mariners fell to 2-3 on the season.
Scoreboard
Baseball:
4/12- USM 7, Endicott College 5
4/14- USM 11, Salem State College 2
Women’s Lacrosse:
4/14- USM 15, Rhode Island College 7
Softball:
4/12- USM 3, Bridgewater State College 1
4/12- Bridgewater State College 8, USM 2
4/13- Endicott College 5,
Husky Hero
Name: Melissa Henderson
Major: Social Work
Year: Senior
Softball
Jersey #: 7
Pitcher
Stats (through 4/7):
4-4, 1.63 ERA, 47.1 innings pitched, 31
Hits, 16 runs (11 earned), 5 walks, 65 strikeouts.
Recent highlights:
Little East Conference Pitcher of the Week
Pre-game rituals:
“I usually warm up and then talk to my parents about the other team and their stats.
One Fan’s Perspective
Last season I was fortunate enough to attend game seven of the American League Championship Series in Yankee Stadium, witnessing the finale of the greatest
comeback in playoff history. Following the game, I took a cab from the Bronx to my midtown hotel.?The city seemed to be in mourning over their loss.
Bound for Z
Hoopleville
Salome’s Stars
ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Don’t be put off by a seemingly too-tangled situation. Sometimes a simple procedure will unsnarl all the knots and get you in the clear fast and easy, just the way the Lamb likes it.
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) It’s a good time to go through your work space — wherever it is — and see what needs to be replaced and what can be tossed (or at least given away) without a second thought.
heart-comic #29
What’s not to love?
The first time I ever witnessed the Pete Kilpatrick Supergroup was on a rainy day in 2003. They were opening up for Rocktopus (As Fast As) at a high school in midcoast Maine. I’ve seen them many times since then, and their sound has changed considerably.
Infected Mushroom
Infected Mushroom are Erez Aizen and Amit Duvedevani, a duo from Tel Aviv, Israel, who are perpetrating some of the hottest electronic dance music ever fashioned by human hands. After snapping up their latest album last September, I pestered their manager to grant me an interview for months, which he finally granted when the guys moved to L.
A winner on “The Wheel”
When commenting on her adventures on “Wheel of Fortune,” Mary Sylvain-Leonas said “It was an awesome experience.” Leonas, a USM staff member on the Lewiston-Auburn campus made her national television debut on March 31. After leaving Sony Studios in Burbank, California with $10,000 cash and an all expense paid trip to South Africa, some might say it was a success.
April: A time of spring and music
The second half of April promises to be a busy time for the music department. In the next couple of weeks there are going to be seven performances, and since April is “New Music Month” there will be a strong emphasis on student and faculty compositions. Check out the listing below to see what upcoming events strike your fancy.
Editor’s Picks ‘Round Town
All right, kids, we’re approaching the finish line to another rousing year at USM. Here are a few events to keep you lively through the final stretch.
Words and Images release party. Readings, music, scintillating banter from Maine’s literary elite. What better way to spend your Monday evening? Space, Portland.
April’s here: Breathe deep and turn up the tunes
Last weekend, I had an opportunity to do something I rarely do in my daily life: I relaxed. I hung out. A friend was visiting for the weekend, which meant that, for 72 hours, I put aside my pen. No writing, no editing, no transcription, no thoughts of global domination.