Archive for September 30th, 2004
To most people, politics have become too ugly. Both Democrats and Republicans blame the other side for societies woes, with neither willing to conceed in the interest of common moral ground, and a fair election process. Indeed, the mudslinging on both sides could be considered downright ugly, especially during a presidential election.
The air will soon be a little cleaner in California thanks to Governor Schwarzeneggar. It seems as though, this week, he decided that giving prisoners the luxury of smoking isn’t something he jives with. Maybe it isn’t so much out of care and concern for the well being of the 160,000 inmates in his state.
It’s my party, and I’ll cry if they mace it
The use of pepper-spray this weekend by Orono Police Department at a party on Park St. seems to be concurrent with department policy. So what would propel the authorities to use such force when dealing with a crowd of 200 party-goers?
Maybe it’s the fact that when 200 drunken college kids get together, the common mindset is not to listen.
American Idiot
Green Day
Warner Brothers
Released last week, Green Day’s latest album “American Idiot” is exactly what the nostalgic fans of the band have been looking for. If you’ve missed Green Day, you will be happy to know they’re back with a brand new, driving sound and hard hitting lyrics.
Producer Phil Spector, who invented the “Wall Of Sound” approach to recording in the sixties and worked the likes of Ike and Tina Turner and The Ronettes, has been indicted on a murder charge in L.A. and will stand trial in December.
Editor’s note: Maine Campus staff members Marshall Dury and Tracy Collins visited Boston, Mass., this past Tuesday evening to witness Pearl Jam in concert. The following express their opinions on the show.
Marshall Dury: Pearl Jam took to Boston on Tuesday, Sept.
Maxim Magazine, known for its beautiful, scantily clad women and sharp wit, took a stab at time travel in their latest issue with the help of UMaine’s own Dr. David Batuski, professor and chair of the department of physics and astronomy.
In the upcoming movie “A Sound of Thunder,” based on a short story by Ray Bradbury, a group of time travelers journey to the past and happen to kill a butterfly.
Just when Orono’s night life seems doomed to remain static, along comes something new and, in this case, improved.
The Bear Brew Pub, a familiar fixture of the University scene, is going through an overhaul to expand its services. Over 600 people flocked to the restaurant on Sept.
Mano en Mano, a program designed to provide general support to Hispanic migrant workers here in Maine, has recently taken teaching to a new level at the University of Maine.
The program now promotes service learning, according to Kathleen March, a Spanish professor involved with the organization.
This past spring, the residents of Old Town may have answered a knock on their door to see a tall, well-dressed young man before them. They soon befriended Matthew Gagnon, a 24-year-old University of Maine graduate with aspirations of representing District 14, which consists of Old Town & Indian Island.
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