Archive for September 25th, 2006
I noticed something startling the other night. I had just attended a meeting of the student philosophical discussion group, and we had retired to executive session and gone to the bar. After the third round, we all suddenly and unanimously realized that most people don’t give two halves of a rat’s fanny about philosophy.
Alternative rockers Headstart will play Ushuaia at 8 p.m. this Wednesday, Sept. 27. While Headstart has played the Orono area several times in the past year, the chance to hear songs from their upcoming Oct. 17 release, “Our House,” is the catch.
“It’s going to be a great way to introduce some of the new material to a live audience.
“NHL ’07″ was hyped all summer as a revolution in hockey gaming. Headlining these revolutionary new features were a completely redone physics engine for the puck, real goalie saves – stopping it with their body, and not a magic puck magnet as seen in older hockey games – and a new control scheme using only the analog sticks.
For several decades, the University of Maine’s Flying Club has provided an inexpensive outlet for students interested in aerial education and experience. This fall, they are offering a private pilot ground school course, open to the public, which comprehensively trains students in all facets of aviation in preparation for the Flight Association of America private pilot written exam.
Many readers will, without a doubt, read the word “Jackass” and proceed to frown and shake their heads. I concede that I may have a fair amount of convincing to do. First of all, I love great films – the kind that make you reflect, philosophize and maybe even change your view on life.
Amnesty International, sponsored by Student Government, is showing “Hotel Rwanda” on Oct. 3 in DPC 100 at 8 p.m. Tickets are being sold on the ground floor of Memorial Union from 11 a.m to 2 p.m, weekdays until Oct. 3. General admission is free to the student body.
It takes a lot more than rain and mud to stop the Common Ground Country Fair. For many years, it’s been a tradition for farmers and fun-seekers alike to celebrate the harvest. Each year draws in newcomers and fresh experiences, but the sentiment remains the same: Good times for the good earth.
MUSIC
Tom Wehrle
Java Jive
8 p.m.
Tuesday, Sept. 26
Memorial Union
Headstart
8 p.m.
Wednesday, Sept. 27
Ushuaia
All-ages
$10
Outbreak, Wake Up Call, Cruel Hand, The Leftovers, Covered in Bees
6 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 29
The Kave, Bucksport
COMEDY
UMaine’s Last Comic Standing
Qualifying Round
and Louis Ramsey
9 p.
Over the past 12 months, senior Kirby Davis has grown accustomed to being the fastest guy on the race course. With little more than sheer will and raw talent, Davis has crafted himself into one of the best runners in New England. The rise to the top has come quickly for Davis, who only two years ago was still lingering in the middle of the pack.
Coming into the season, the Florida Marlins were supposed to be the laughing-stock of baseball. After a fire sale cut payroll drastically, the Marlins were forced to replace stars Carlos Delgado, Paul Lo Duca, Luis Castillo, Mike Lowell, Juan Pierre and Josh Beckett, who all left via trades for younger players.
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