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Archive for November 19th, 2009



Thursday, November 19th, 2009, 2:13 am in News
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
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
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
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
Faculty Senate aggravated by software portal included in chancellor’s restructuring plan, calls its cost ‘ridiculous’
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
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
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
By Anya Rose

I propose we reschedule school and work calendars to include holidays that celebrate awe-inspiring earthly phenomena.


Thursday, November 19th, 2009, 1:55 am in Opinion
By Michael W. Gibson

Remember — the ultimate purpose of the military is to fight wars, not to promise you college money, job training or leadership roles.


Thursday, November 19th, 2009, 1:54 am in Opinion

The Issue: This January, dining services will begin accepting all major credit and debit cards.

What We Think: This is an important step forward in planting UMaine firmly in the 21st century, and will be a great convenience for on-campus diners.