Archive for February, 2007
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.
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.
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.
“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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The snake bit the scrotum.
That’s right – The Maine Campus just used the words scrotum and snake in the same sentence and, unfortunately, they are not in reference to the next Samuel L. Jackson film. Sadly, that combination of Jackson, snakes and male body parts will have to wait.
As reported by several sources nationwide, Britney Spears has succumbed to the pressure of her “superstar pop idol” status and, yes, shaved her head. We ask ourselves, could this be possible? Well, if you don’t believe me, then YouTube the video and watch it yourself.
