Archive for September, 2007
Thursday, September 27th, 2007, 12:00 am in News
UMaine remembered in will
By Heather Steeves
University of Maine President Robert Kennedy announced to the public the largest gift UMaine has ever received. George L. Houston, a University of Maine alumnus, died earlier this year and left the university $12 million. In his will he stated that the money must be used for scholarships to aid students.
Thursday, September 27th, 2007, 12:00 am in News
On-line changes in store for students
By Dylan Riley
By late spring of next semester, all university students will be conducting their registration, finances and records management within MaineStreet, which will replace WebDSIS. “What Mainestreet is going to do is empower you to take care of your own stuff,” said Peggy Crawford, director of the financial aid department.
Thursday, September 27th, 2007, 12:00 am in News
A different kind of Spring Break
By Rhiannon Sawtelle
Alternative Spring Break, a student led organization on campus, is preparing for yet another year of volunteering around the United States. With a committee of 15 elected officers, ASB is looking for at least 60 more members for their upcoming trip in March.
Thursday, September 27th, 2007, 12:00 am in News
Students must change gears to adapt to new bicycle laws
By Samuel Cohen
On Sept. 20, new bike laws were enacted for Maine, affecting bikers and motorists on campus. Motorists must now give bicyclists three feet of space when passing them on the road. Drivers are allowed to cross the yellow line when passing bikes if it is safe to do so.
Thursday, September 27th, 2007, 12:00 am in News
Tasering incident brings up questions
By Adam Welch
Thousands of YouTube viewers watched as a student at the University of Florida was Tasered when he refused to leave the stage after his allotted time for questions had passed. Andrew Meyer, the student, was videotaped asking John Kerry questions. After his allotted time had elapsed, he refused to follow police instructions, resulting in the application of force via equipment and physical restraint.
Thursday, September 27th, 2007, 12:00 am in News
ROC reconstructs distribution of representatives
By Alex Leonard
President for the Residents on Campus board, ROC, Justin Labonte, gave a presentation to General Student Senate outlining a proposed plan to change the way hall governing boards are set-up. Under the current system, each hall has its own governing board consisting of a president, vice president, treasurer, secretary, ROC representative and programming representative.
Thursday, September 27th, 2007, 12:00 am in News
UMaine grad and former student body president honored with award
By Meghan Hayward
niversity of Maine alumnus, Priyanth Chandresekar has been selected by the Eta Kappa Nu Honor Society as the sole winner of the 2007 Alton T. Zerby and Carl T. Koerner Outstanding Electrical or Computer Engineering Student award. “I never thought I would win a national award but I feel really honored.
Thursday, September 27th, 2007, 12:00 am in News
University of Maine history seen through women’s eyes
By Corey Cole
For the past two decades, a weekly lunchtime lecture has been held by the University of Maine’s Women in the Curriculum and Women’s Studies Program. Faculty members and other guest speakers talk about women’s studies and related subjects. The Women’s Walking Tour is a personal project of Sandra L Caron, Ph.
Thursday, September 27th, 2007, 12:00 am in News
Police Beat
By The Maine Campus
Cell phone scare At 4:58 p.m. on Sept. 21, a resident from Hart Hall reported receiving ten hang-up prank calls and two threatening voice messages on her cell phone throughout the day. The messages indicated that the prankster knew of her whereabouts and claimed that she would die.
Thursday, September 27th, 2007, 12:00 am in Style & Culture
The Coffee Sleeve Conspiracy
By Stephanie Johnson
What’s up with Tim Horton’s coffee cups? Seriously now, I love Tim Horton’s. One might even say that I’m slightly addicted to the place. I love that they have actual coffee cups for in-store use and that they serve more than just baked goods. Their prices are lower and they are surprisingly nicer than most fast food joints.
