Archive for 2009
Saturday, November 21st, 2009, 12:52 am in Sports
Men’s Hockey: Despite third-period rally, UM falls short against BC. Eagles
By Steven McCarthy
The Boston College men’s hockey team let a two-goal lead slip away Friday night but regained it in the third period and held on to beat the University of Maine Black Bears 4-3 in the first …
Friday, November 20th, 2009, 2:01 pm in News
Governor cuts $6M from UMS appropriation
By William P. Davis
The curtailment of $6 million is $1.5 million less than the system was expecting but represents a 3.38 percent cut of the expected state appropriation.
Thursday, November 19th, 2009, 2:13 am in News
UMaine releases list of criteria for academic reorganization
By Dylan Riley
The University of Maine released the first draft of the Academic Program Prioritization Working Group criteria Monday, which the work group will use for examining academic programs at UMaine. University President Robert Kennedy charged the work group …
Thursday, November 19th, 2009, 2:12 am in News
New report shows how students can go green
By Dylan Riley
The National Wildlife Federation — a wildlife advocacy group — released a report Wednesday detailing 35 ways college students can affect sustainability and green energy initiatives on their campuses, as well as such efforts of students …
Thursday, November 19th, 2009, 2:11 am in News
UMaine adopts programs to increase first-year retention
By Kaitlynn Perreault
The University of Maine System is working to increase the first-year retention and graduation rates during the next six years by engaging first-year students more actively on campus and implementing programs and resources aimed to increase …
Thursday, November 19th, 2009, 2:10 am in News
Student Government audited, GSS hits 35 members
By Maddy Glover
University of Maine student senators voted to approve an official mission statement for University of Maine Student Government Inc. during the General Student Senate meeting Tuesday, and guest speakers presented Student Government’s audit findings. Board of …
Thursday, November 19th, 2009, 2:08 am in News
UMaine administration predicts 5 percent tuition increase
By Sara Breau
The University of Maine Faculty Senate met Wednesday to discuss UMaine budget cuts they believe are having a negative impact on the university, resulting in decreased enrollment numbers and employee layoffs. Faculty also addressed the loss …
Thursday, November 19th, 2009, 1:59 am in News
Police Beat for Nov. 19, 2009
By Aislinn Sarnacki
Baring it all by Lengyel The University of Maine marching band was practicing on Lengyel Field when a male wearing nothing but a wig and glasses ran by at 4:28 p.m. Nov. 13. The director of the …
Thursday, November 19th, 2009, 1:57 am in Opinion
Op-Ed: Religious crusaders must choose causes, techniques wisely
By Tyler Francke
Religion belongs in politics no less than any other ideology, but the causes and methods of today’s religious crusaders need to change.
Thursday, November 19th, 2009, 1:55 am in Opinion
Op-Ed: Earthly phenomena could bring communities closer together
By Anya Rose
I propose we reschedule school and work calendars to include holidays that celebrate awe-inspiring earthly phenomena.
