Archive for April 5th, 2004
The University of Maine’s men’s hockey team is headed to the Frozen Four. And with them, they carry the hopes and dreams of the thousands of Black Bear fans. These hopes and dreams being, of course, a national championship. So on Thursday Black Bear fans young and old alike will travel to the Fleet Center in Boston or simply tune into their radios and televisions at home in hopes of seeing the Black Bears of Maine triumph.
* Allen clarifies stance
The Maine Campus of March 29 contains a front page article entitled “University role in Iraq questioned at teach-in.” The reporter did a good job covering the March 27 Active Community Teach-in: War, the Economy, and the University.
Why is sexual assault not an easy topic to discuss in our society, yet songwriters are able to depict sexual assaults in their songs?
I have been pondering many questions related to sexual assault and relationships lately. What defines what is and what is not okay in relationships? More importantly, is this definition mutual between those involved? Healthy relationships are what we strive for in our intimate relationships, yet what does a healthy relationship mean? Finally, is it okay for song lyrics to continue to depict sexual assault as something that is okay in our society, especially when our society is beginning to realize that sexual assault happens and is not acceptable?
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Be prepared to protest
With the recent announcement made in regards to the potential cuts in the federal financial aid available to University of Maine students, it is imperative for all students to keep their eyes open and pay attention to what happens. While this potential loss of funding is not yet a reality and there is still a chance that it will not happen, the thought of losing roughly 61 percent of the total federal financial aid available to UMaine students is frightening and warrents action.
On Tuesday night Java Jive’s acoustic talent-show, The Project, will hold its final round after five previous rounds that spanned two months. The highest scoring act of the night will take home the honor of being The Project’s first ever winner, as well as a day in a recording studio and 100 free CDs.
The Asian Students Association brought a whirlwind tour of Asian cultures to Minsky Recital Hall Friday night. The variety of music, martial arts, and dancing kept the night fresh, and a game show-style interlude kept the audience laughing.
The ceremony kicked off Asian Heritage Month, which continues through April with a host of lectures and demonstrations, ending with an Asian banquet on Friday, April 16, in Wells Commons that is free for students with a MaineCards.
Ever wondered what it would be like if Seinfeld was made into a musical? The hit off-Broadway musical, now a Maine Masque production, “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change” will be put on this coming weekend in Hauck Auditorium. Director Dominick Varney explains the show as a “spin on the ups and downs of relationships.
A combination of hard rock, upbeat ska and better than perfect scores dominated the Sophomore Owls’ Battle of the Bands Saturday night in Wells Commons.
The free event featured five bands from around the state and presented the public with some say in deciding who will fill the last Bumstock spot.
The University of Maine softball team picked up its play Sunday with a win over Stony Brook, 7-4. The Black Bears went into Sunday’s game after losing two games the day before, both on the road, to Stony Brook. Before Sunday, Stony Brook had won 10 straight games.
On Saturday, the University of Maine Women’s Lacrosse team took on Brandeis and the University of Vermont in a doubleheader. Despite the muddy terrain, the Black Bears snatched a 7-5 decision over Vermont and an 8-7 victory against Brandeis.
The young team, composed mostly of freshman, shut down several key goal scorers for both opponents, en-route to the two wins.
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