Archive for February, 2008
Thursday, February 28th, 2008, 12:00 am in News
‘It doesn’t make sense – he absolutely adored and loved them to no end.’
By Heather Steeves
As former student Matthew Cushing awaits trial for the slaying of his mother, step-father and half-brother, his friends in Orono are overwhelmed with the question: How could he do this? Middle-school friend George Maalouf heard the news he said he didn’t wonder why Cushing was detained, but rather was shocked that the police would take him away in a time of grief.
Thursday, February 28th, 2008, 12:00 am in News
UMaine spring breakers: beware
By Meghan Hayward
Warm weather and new adventures are only a flight away. With spring break in a few days, many students are preparing to fly across the nation and outside of North America. Spring break comes at a time when most students are exhausted and ready for a good time.
Thursday, February 28th, 2008, 12:00 am in Opinion
For every complaint there is a positive, productive action
By Dana Bulba
I applaud all college students who are satisfied with who they are and what they are doing with their lives – kudos to you. To all complainers, “Debbie-downers” and self-described failures: stop whining, and do something about it. I once knew this girl – I’ll call her Jill – who was constantly looking to anyone and everyone to contradict her all-consuming insecurities and self-doubts.
Thursday, February 28th, 2008, 12:00 am in Opinion
Clarifying comments about a controversial lecturer on campus
By Michael Palmer
I commend Hosain Aghamoosa on his spirited, articulate expression of his reaction to Dr. Charles Fairbanks’ lecture, which was held on campus on Feb. 4. As Director of the new Program in Western Civilization and American Liberty, Fairbanks spoke on my invitation.
Thursday, February 28th, 2008, 12:00 am in Opinion
Funding cuts will cause complications
In addition to research papers and presentations, University of Maine students may face more daunting challenges next year. After Robert Pattenaude, chancellor of the University of Maine System (UMS), originally predicted a six percent tuition increase for next year, the specter of a potential 14 percent increase has now been raised.
Thursday, February 28th, 2008, 12:00 am in Opinion
Addressing concerns about the coverage of Matthew Cushing
By Eryk Salvaggio
On Monday, The Maine Campus published an article on a former University of Maine student, Matthew Cushing, and his confession to the triple homicide of his mother and step-family, and the arson of their home. His friends and classmates at this university met the article, perhaps expectedly, with tremendous anguish.
Thursday, February 28th, 2008, 12:00 am in News
Corrections
By The Maine Campus
In the Feb. 25th issue of The Maine Campus, several errors were made in relation to a front-page story, “Former UMaine student charged in Homicides.” Cushing had been identified as 22, he was 21. The article also referred to a quote taken from Facebook in a potentially misleading manner.
Thursday, February 28th, 2008, 12:00 am in Style & Culture
Bob Marley: Wicked Funny Man
By Brett Sowerby
When a man walks on stage to AC/DC, it’s probably going to be a good show. Bob Marley didn’t disappoint with his performances in Hauck Auditorium on Tuesday night. Marley played two shows, the first in Orono at 8:00 p.m. and then at 10:00 p.m. after shooting driving and ice-fishing scenes from a pilot he’s filming in Saco, Maine.
Thursday, February 28th, 2008, 12:00 am in Sports
Court change for second game in men’s basketball
By Danny Bartlett
The men’s basketball team will host the Retrievers of the University of Maryland Baltimore-County tonight at 7 p.m. The University of Maine Black Bears enter the game on a four-game skid and will attempt to defeat the newly crowned regular-season champion.
Thursday, February 28th, 2008, 12:00 am in Style & Culture
Old News
By The Maine Campus
Originally printed in March 8, 1951 If this female moose could know that she is advancing the cause of science, she’d undoubtedly be very happy. Actually, she doesn’t care, because she’s dead. Performing the autopsy is Dr. J Franklin Witter, professor of animal pathology.
