Archive for April, 2004
Thursday, April 29th, 2004, 12:00 am in News
ROC institutes policy changes
By Mary Payson
Three new resolutions were passed by Residents on Campus last week, one dealing with the ROC constitution and the other two with financial policies. According to Dean Wilber, president of the organization, the changes to the constitution were designed mainly to clarify wording conflicts involving the veto structure.
Thursday, April 29th, 2004, 12:00 am in News
Shuttle system designed to ease commencement traffic
By Heather Cox
Commencement on the University of Maine campus next weekend will likely draw people from distant places – from their cars, that is. In an effort to control traffic and increase comfort for those expected at graduation next Saturday, the university has set up a shuttle bus service from four campus lots that will travel to Morse Field throughout the event.
Thursday, April 29th, 2004, 12:00 am in News
Police beat
By Ernest Scheyder
*A local resident called authorites Sunday to report that while walking on a local bike path she discovered a bag, which she believed contained marijuana. The resident asked that an officer be dispatched to take care of the bag and discuss the dangers of drugs with her children.
Thursday, April 29th, 2004, 12:00 am in Sports
Summer sports leisure in the sun
By Kyle Fortinsky
It’s easy to say the summer months are our favorites. It’s daring, however, to say the summer months are the most fulfilling. But it’s most accurate to say the summer months are set aside for sporting activities, both new and old. For four months out of the year, warmth and sunshine resonate around our brains, creating a sense of relaxation and positive interaction.
Thursday, April 29th, 2004, 12:00 am in Sports
Black Bears shine at Penn relays
By Matt Conyers
Listen carefully and you just may hear them. They are the soft patter of feet behind you, while you saunter to your 8 a.m class with sandbags under your eyes. They are that last press release at the bottom of goblackbears.com. They are those people, crazy people, who run in T-shirts and shorts in the middle of February, when most students are catching up on some reading in a cozy dorm room.
Thursday, April 29th, 2004, 12:00 am in Sports
Off to the races
By Kristin Saunders
University of Maine faculty and students joined forces to compete in the Maine Day Triathlon Wednesday. Athletes competed in a race that consisted of a 3.1-mile run, a 1-mile canoe race and a 6.1-mile bike race. The field consisted of both four- member teams and individual participants.
Thursday, April 29th, 2004, 12:00 am in Sports
Black Bears trounce Colby in slug fest
By Riley Donovan
In a game that served as a warm up for Wednesday’s showdown with Boston University, the University of Maine softball team easily defeated Division III Colby College 7-1 Tuesday. Colby pitcher Lauren Olmsted was able to keep Maine scoreless in the first two innings, but then gave up three runs in the third and four in the fourth to drop the decision.
Thursday, April 29th, 2004, 12:00 am in Style & Culture
Dining with Sexton
By Pattie Barry
Singer/guitarist Martin Sexton delivered a powerful performance to a considerable crowd Tuesday night in Memorial Union. Sexton, whose songs varied from blues to folk to rock, impressed the audience with his variety of sound and mastery of rhythm. Sexton played his entire set solo, using no instruments other than a Godin acoustic guitar and his own voice.
Thursday, April 29th, 2004, 12:00 am in Style & Culture
Web monkey: www.lennonmurdertruth.com
By Tony Reaves
The great thing about the Internet is that it gives everybody equal time. From furries to ninjas to people who claim they are from the future, the Internet lets everyone speak. One internet voice is Steve Lightfoot, who wants to open our eyes to a vast conspiracy.
Thursday, April 29th, 2004, 12:00 am in Style & Culture
Summer fun in the state of Maine
By Aerin Raymond
Think there’s nothing to do in Maine this summer? Wrong. From concerts to festivals to shopping trips, there are many ways to entertain people of all ages in the Pine Tree State. If you like the outdoors, try climbing Mount Katahdin, or bike/camp/hike through Acadia National Park or Baxter State Park.
