Archive for February, 2007
Monday, February 26th, 2007, 12:00 am in News
Varner speaks about Black History Month’s importance
By Zach Dionne
In the midst of Black History Month, which has featured nearly a dozen events at the University of Maine, professor James Varner spoke Wednesday in Neville Hall on the importance of the month and those who benefit from remembrance and education about black history.
Monday, February 26th, 2007, 12:00 am in Style & Culture
What’s goin’ on?
By The Maine Campus
MUSIC Java Jive “The Project” Tuesday, Feb. 27 Tuesday, March 20 8 p.m. Memorial Union Lidral Duo Jazz in the Union Thursday, March 1 4:15 p.m. Bear’s Den Imani Winds Sunday, March 4 3 p.m. Minsky Recital Hall Fee “Fearsome Indie Rock Show” w/ Wood Burning Cat, Some Damned English City, The Rattlesnakes, 1800s Sea Monster Saturday, March 17 7 p.
Monday, February 26th, 2007, 12:00 am in Style & Culture
Art in flux
By Casey Hill
If you visit the Center for Maine Contemporary Art (CMCA) in Rockport, you will be able to explore Dr. Owen F. Smith’s latest exhibit, “Perception in Flux.” With between 20 and 25 pieces in the exhibit, Owen has created art that focuses largely on finding new and different ways to engage his audience.
Monday, February 26th, 2007, 12:00 am in Style & Culture
Oronoka dance party an international affair
By Jennifer Bashford
Saturday night was the first Oronoka dance party of the year and – as usual – it was a huge success with international and American students alike. Hosted by the International Student Association, Oronoka is a late-night party featuring music from around the world, held in club Soma 36 above the Bear Brew Pub in Orono.
Monday, February 26th, 2007, 12:00 am in Style & Culture
Grady Award winners announced for poems and short fiction
By Rebecca Soucy
On Thursday, Feb. 22, more than 60 people crowded into the Soderberg Auditorium to hear the winning poetry and fiction pieces from the 2006-2007 Grady Award winners. In memory of Steven Grady, class of 1934, Roy J. Gavin established The Steven Grady Perpetual Endowment Fund for Creative Writing.
Monday, February 26th, 2007, 12:00 am in Style & Culture
Music and the Mideast
By Thomas St. Pierre
“Every time I see [this film] it’s still just as powerful,” said Diane Kay, facilitator of the Maine Peace Action Committee’s showing of the documentary “I Know I’m Not Alone” last Thursday. The film, as the fourth installment to the organization’s annual film series, focused on the exploits of eccentric musician Michael Franti in his 2004 journey through the heart of Baghdad, Israel and Palestine, capturing an intimate portrait of life in the extremely war-torn areas of the Middle East.
Monday, February 26th, 2007, 12:00 am in Style & Culture
Nude in the News
By Eryk Salvaggio
The whole world is abuzz about collegiate nudity. The New York Times recently ran an article about so-called “Naked Parties” at Yale University. The trend has made it to Maine as well, reaching Bowdoin and – for all I know – the University of Maine. The basic gist of the party is self-explanatory.
Monday, February 26th, 2007, 12:00 am in Sports
Bruff, UM men overcome pesky Seawolves squad
By Matt Williams
ORONO – Briefly, the University of Maine men’s basketball team appeared headed for a sixth- straight loss, trailing lowly Stony Brook by nine points yesterday. Evidently, senior forward Chris Bruff had seen enough. The affable 6-4 leader owned the second half, exploding for 14 of his 19 points to lead the Black Bears over the Seawolves 63-61 at Alfond Arena.
Monday, February 26th, 2007, 12:00 am in Sports
Black Bears hang on to beat UMBC
By Meghann Burnett
ORONO – Not much has been pretty about this season for the University of Maine women’s basketball team. But Saturday afternoon, just when it looked like another hefty lead was about to be squandered, it was the seniors – in their final game at Alfond Arena – who showed why they run the show.
Monday, February 26th, 2007, 12:00 am in Sports
Best kid on the block
By Matt Williams
Over the last four months, Chris Bruff has burst onto the scene for the University of Maine men’s basketball team. A 6-4 forward from Bloomfield, Conn., Bruff is the Black Bears’ second leading scorer and has amassed the best shooting percentage in America East in 2006-07.
