Archive for February, 2007
“I support the troops but oppose the war.” Statements like this are two faced, masking an anti-war agenda with false patriotism for the troops while depicting them as victims. A reason why these people say they support the troops is because of a personal connection to them, either with a family member or friend.
ORONO – More than three weeks after University of Maine sophomore netminder Ben Bishop had to leave a game against the University of New Hampshire for a strained groin, he was forced to exit the ice once again late in the second period against Merrimack after feeling a ‘pop’ in his groin area.
ORONO – At Alfond Arena, the only sight that could top senior captain Michel Leveille slicing his way in and out of an opponent’s defense in order to deliver a picture perfect pass is that of the dynamic playmaker donning a giant pair of orange snow pants.
February 23, 1927
Dean Stevens Expresses Ideas of Modern Youth
At the third weekly chapel held last Monday morning, Dean Stevens gave a very interesting talk on his ideas of modern youth.
“People think that the present generation is fast,” Dean Stevens said, “but this has always been so, even back in Roman times fathers used to say to their sons ‘Now when I was young-.
Last weekend, Boston Celtics fans had plenty of reason to hold their heads up high as one of the great young athletes in the NBA took home the Slam Dunk Championship. Gerald Green stunned the crowd in Las Vegas with a variety of different dunks, each one with its own unique style.
Hot New Trends
Ladies, there is no need to choose between a ponytail and a hat this winter, because the low ponytail is back in style. This way to wear your hair controls any long hairstyle, allows for warm winter gear and can look classy with a skirt and button-up top, or relaxed with a warm sweat suit.
The University of Maine Speech and Debate team can hold their heads high this morning. They are now recognized as the No.1 team in New England.
They are just returning from Plymouth State University in New Hampshire, where they claimed first place in the New England Regional tournament this past Saturday.
Senior Matt McGraw has always known there would be life after athletics.
Despite posting All-Star quality stats for the past three years with the University of Maine baseball team, the Ontario native is not one to focus solely on the playing field. Instead, he prefers to toggle his passionate work ethic between the diamond and the classroom.
“Hold your Bat Boy, Touch your Bat Boy / No more need to hide!
Know your Bat Boy, Love your Bat Boy / don’t deny your beast inside!”
Thus ended the production “Bat Boy: The Musical” at Hauck Auditorium on Feb. 18. The words of the closing number, “Hold Me, Bat Boy (Reprise)” seem to succinctly summarize the message of tolerance contained within the rather eccentric production.
On Thursday, Michele Goldman – a guest lecturer at the Page Home Farm Museum – unveiled a topic not usually discussed in history books. “Subversive Stitches: the embroidered war between Mary, Queen of Scots and Elizabeth I” outlined the subliminal messages Queen Mary wove into her creations, as well as the technical aspects of the skill required to yield desired effects.
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