A kickball game held last Thursday that put teens against USM “celebrities” is just one of the examples of activities offered through the Parkside Youth Empowerment Program. The program was created as a collaboration between the Parkside Community Policing Center and USM’s Department of Social Work.
Question of the week
“I was once told that if you’re a freshman and you want the teacher’s attention you should sit in the front row. Since then I sit near the front, but not the front row.”
-Sarah Russo, undeclared, sophomore
“I like the wall to lean on because sometimes the class gets long and I need to sleep.
Destinations
Monday, April 29
The Fourth Annual Ten-Minute Play Festival, a performance of 10 ten-minute student productions, through Student Performing Artists, 8 p.m., the Main Stage at Russell Hall, Gorham campus (subject to change to the Lab Theater, downstairs in Russell Hall) $1.
Mural brings imagination to campus
Students and visitors might have noticed a colorful difference as they enter the Gorham campus from School Street.
Students in a design class are painting the first large mural on campus.
For a while Michael Shaughnessy, chair of the art department has felt the plain wall which stands in front of the Brooks Student Center should be livened up a bit.
Provost proposes plan to address diversity
Provost Joe Wood introduced a plan late last week to increase the use of peer review in the classroom among faculty members.
“It means here’s a wakeup call to remind us that along with the rights we have to frame our courses is a responsibility,” said Wood, who had a message distributed to faculty members last Friday.
Free Press staffers file complaints against senator
Two Free Press staff members filed formal complaints against commuter Sen. Benjamin Hoffman last Thursday.
The complaints allege a “pattern of conduct unbecoming a member of [this] esteemed organization,” as indicated on a cover letter submitted to the Senate and administrative members by Executive Editor Steve Peoples on behalf of the aggrieved Free Press staff members.
New Portland parking meters met with resistance
The formerly free on-street parking available to students at the Portland campus parking on Brighton Avenue and Falmouth Street has recently been eliminated.
The USM community has not responded well.
“Talk about adding insult to injury!” said Madeleine Winterfalcon, administrative assistant of American and New England studies.
Letters to the Editor
To the Editor:
Upon reading the latest Free Press, I was shocked but unfortunately not surprised to read that there had been a sexual assault on Sunday April 14 on an off-campus location.
What did surprise me was that right after that statement, Sgt. Ron Saindon of the Gorham Police Department attributed rises in assault and criminal mischief to the weather.
Year in review
Two weeks into the academic year the world changed forever.
Terrorists hijacked four commercial airliners the morning of Sept. 11, guiding them into both towers of the World Trade Center and into the Pentagon. Thousands died in what was the worst terrorist attack against the United States ever.
Possible changes in fall’s police escort service
The USM Police Department is reviewing the current escort policy for next fall. It plans to make changes that will emphasize safety issues rather than escorting students who do not feel like walking.
Some police officials say the service has been overused in the past, while some students say an escort is needed because of the lack of parking near residence halls late at night.
Student arrested for sexual assault
The second sexual assault in less than a week was reported late last week and ended in the arrest of a student living in Dickey Hall.
Provost’s plan:”Revolutionary”
Provost Joseph Wood recently initiated plans for a “revolutionary” culture change for academics at USM.
In a message to department heads, Wood outlined plans to cut $75,000 from the University’s overload and part-time faculty budgets, asking faculty to re-evaluate the ways in which resources are being used.
The final curtains 2
The Department of Theatre presents the final production of the 2001-02 season-multi-medi@tion- a student-created performance piece directed by faculty member Assunta Kent.
“multi-medi@tion” is an original work created by students in Assunta Kent’s theater class, THE 399-Devised Theater.
Script, director, even Affleck shine in”Lanes”
Thanks to the talent of its filmmakers, “Changing Lanes” avoids triteness and finds itself in a unique category: The gutsy studio movie. It delves deep into the human soul and finds some truth about us all. And like any true exploration of humanity, the film finds both dark and redeeming characteristics.
The final curtains
What are your plans after graduation? Get a job, go to grad school, pay some bills? Senior theater majors Matt Cary and Matt Curtis probably have a better answer than most grads. The two plan to drive cross-country to Los Angeles to start their careers in the film industry.
Pro football comes to Maine
Maine finally has a professional sport, and it is women’s football.
The Maine Freeze is in the Eastern Division of the NWFL (National Women’s Football League). The league was formed in August 2000, but this is the first season for the Maine Freeze.
USM is represented on the team by three students, an alumna, and a professor.
Scores
Baseball
4/13 @ Plymouth State – W 2-0
4/14 v. UMass Boston – W 2-1
4/16 v. Endicott – W 9-4
4/17 v. St. Joeseph’s postponed until Apr. 22 at 5 p.m. due to thunderstorms
4/18 v. Salem State – W 9-1
Women’s Lacrosse
4/13 v. Western Connecticut
L 10-7
4/15 v.
Health Beat
Poison Ivy
Poison ivy allergy is an acquired trait which can only develop after contacting the oleoresin of poison ivy. This problem can affect 70% of the population of the U.S. After initial exposure it takes 4 – 10 days to develop an allergy, but once a person is allergic to poison ivy it takes only 24 – 48 hours after contact to break out in a rash.
Nightsky guide
Moon Watch
The Moon will be full on April 27, 2002.
Planet Watch
Mercury emerged into our evening sky April 18th.
Venus is low in the southwestern evening sky. Venus sets more than an hour and a half after the Sun sets.
Mars sets about four hours after the Sun.
Horoscopes
Aries (March 21-April 20).Carefully consider the opinions of loved ones this week. Social disagreements may be more complex than anticipated. Before Wednesday, expect loved ones to reveal new social obligations or home commitments. Some Aries natives will soon begin an intense phase of money reversals and incurred debts.
Briefly…
Gorham sexual assault
The University released a community warning after a sexual assault was reported last week in Gorham.
The victim contacted police last Sunday reporting she had been sexually assaulted at an off-campus party. Police would not release the exact location of the incident or say if there are any suspects because the case is still under investigation.
Question of the week
“Riding a bike is pretty fun, but you have to watch out for cars.”
– Jason Klucik, physics, sophomore
“I usually go out with friends and have a few drinks. I sip on them, pretty much.”
– Shannon Wiley, English/psychology, senior
“Dance.
Destinations
Tuesday, April 23
Lecture, “From African to African American: The Atlantic Slave Trade and the Black Diaspora,” by Maureen Elgersman Lee, presented in conjunction with the Gloria S. Duclos Convocation “Diaspora: Meanings of Home” exhibit, “Exodus and Exile: The Spaces of Diaspora,” 6 p.
Printing fee impacts students
The print fee is a reality. Students who print at any of USM’s computer labs and libraries will have to pay to print beginning this August.
The cost will not exceed 5 cents per page, but some students and faculty members say it may affect the way they utilize University resources.