Archive for January, 2009
Students at the University of Maine and state residents may soon be hit with a law banning use of cell phones and other electronic devices while driving.
The proposal, introduced by Sen. Bill Diamond, would ban activities in Maine defined as dangerous distractions when driving.
Dr. Robert Kennedy, president of the University of Maine, is one of three finalists contending to head Kansas State University after its president decided to retire last year. It is unknown whether Kennedy will accept the position if he is chosen as the final candidate.
In a Sunday matinee contest the Boston University Terriers came to the Alfond and showed why they were the preseason favorite to win the conference, clawing back from 18 down to beat the Black Bears with a final score of 73-62.
The banged up and battered Terriers came to UMaine (8-12, 3-4 America East) missing two key players, one of them their starting point guard, and on the final leg of a brutal four-game in seven days stretch that included four overtime and a two overtime victory.
Locally grown materials, architecture and other design elements caused seven judges to choose the University of Maine Student Recreation and Fitness Center for the 2008 Athletic Business Facility Magazine award on Dec. 5. The award is given annually to new buildings throughout the United States and Canada.
The University of Maine swimming program hosted an unscored dual meet against Bowdoin College this Saturday, where they showcased some impressive talent from the Black Bears. The swimmers were able to compete in events they wouldn’t normally do, and some great performances were seen as a result of this change.
As students milled around Starbucks in the Memorial Union on a snowy afternoon, Mandy Becker, 27, rummaged through her purse to find six toy cars. Among her school supplies and wallet were toys to distract her 3-year-old son, Conner.
Shying away from anyone but his mom, Conner opened up as soon as his cars hit the table.
He is the youngest player to be named Rookie of the Year, record a triple-double, score 50 points in a game and be named to the All-NBA Team. He is one of three players including Oscar Robertson and Michael Jordan to average at least 20 points, five rebounds and five assists per game.
The beauty of bottled water.
By most accounts, college food has improved over the years. But what happens when you sleep through lunch? What happens on the days when you are really hungry, and there’s a blizzard outside?
With a few simple and cheap supplies, you can have the makings for great snacks and meals right in the comfy space of your own dorm room – assuming you can find your refrigerator and microwave, that is.
