The issue of overcrowding on the USM campuses is an ongoing problem. It is a predicament that is present on campuses big and small across the nation.
Living in the bull’s-eye
I try not to let it stop me from living my life as usual. So, as I do most weekdays, I went for a run through Rock Creek Park a few days ago. I told myself I’d be safe. That the sniper who’s been killing people in this area probably wouldn’t target a jogger in a wooded area. That it’d be too difficult to get off a clean shot. I told myself he seemed to prefer gas stations and shopping centers or middle schools and post offices.
October Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. According to the American Cancer Society, more than 180,000 women in the United States are diagnosed with breast cancer each year. It is the second most common type of cancer in women, after skin cancer.
Construction noise to accelerate WMPG housing search
USM’s radio station WMPG is in danger of losing listeners within the coming months because of a noisy precursor to construction on the new parking facility. Pile-driving is scheduled to begin at the end of December, and the station is faced with the issue of constant noise polluting its airwaves and detracting attention from its programs. This will be just the start of the construction for the new parking lot on the Portland campus.
The road to the Blaine House
US Representative John Baldacci’s campaign for Maine governor focuses on improving Maine’s economic health, which links many of the other issues.
USM students react to US, Iraq Situation
This week students at the University of Southern Maine responded to the current debate over resolutions with Iraq and the United Nations in varying ways.
Charlie Gould’s “Planet Digest”
Weekly horoscopes and more
Scores and Schedule
Weekly scores and sports schedule
Health Beat
Weekly health beat, from University Health Services
Ceremony held for Husky Hall of Famers
A large room enclosed by tall windows and filled with tables precisely set with sparkling silverware and dishes, provided a rather charming atmosphere for the Husky Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony.
Meet Joe Student
Meet Katlyn Mathers, Freshman Therapeutic Recreation Major
Family learns Japanese culture and language
Every Saturday morning the Royer family commutes to Portland. They pass the time by quizzing one another in the car, but not with minor trivia questions. Instead they are translating and discussing culture in something a little more difficult: the Japanese language.
Reese “so damn cute” in Alabama
Witherspoon is the major attraction of “Sweet Home Alabama.” She is so damn cute, you can’t help but to like her or any movie she appears in.
Bland, distasteful, and well-overpriced
When I first found out that I was going to review Cafe Uffa I was very excited! For the longest time I had wanted to eat there because of its convenient location at Longfellow Square. And I had heard nothing but good things from people who had dined there. My experience, unfortunately, was not so good.
Prime Numbers for Strings
The School of Music began its concert series with the Faculty Music Show, “Prime Numbers for Strings.”
The State of Hate
The Attorney General of Maine Steven Rowe has one plea for the Maine community: “Quit hating one another. There’s no time for it.”
A letter from President Pattenaude
As many of you are aware from recent news reports, there has been a resolution of issues related to the contract grievances filed by Associate Professor of Psychology John Broida. Today, in response to the Faculty Review Committee created last spring, I’m announcing the formation of a committee of students, faculty and administrators to review our existing internal policies relating to student complaints.
Count me OUT
Count me OUT is a weekly column written by members of the GLBTQA Resource Center
Why am I so cheerful?
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.
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
Briefly…
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.