Archive for November 23rd, 2009
Northeastern University elected to cut its struggling football program over the weekend as the Huskies finished off yet another losing season — its sixth in a row.
Following a two-year review by athletic director Peter Roby, president …
A new portal to connect online systems such as MaineStreet, FirstClass and WebCT could be achieved without major cost.
Changes to credit card standards will now allow all dining venues on campus to accept credit and debit cards starting in January.
A University of Maine student senator recently proposed an ad-hoc committee for student interest in the UMaine FirstClass forum, designed to reduce the student body’s disconnect from its student representatives. The proposal has received mixed reactions …
After a year-long hiatus, Blue Bikes are back at the University of Maine under a new contractual monthly rental program by the Green Campus Initiative (GCI).
There is a wait list of about 50 names of students …
A catering business to be located on Park Street in Orono received zoning approval by unanimous vote at the Nov. 18 meeting of the Orono Town planning board.
“The Thai Kitchen” will be operated by Aaron Stupakewicz …
Back in 2004, the Wilde Stein group at the University of Maine held the first gay Thanksgiving feast on campus, and its participants have been growing ever since.
Claire Folsom, a member of Wilde Stein in 2004 …
A University of Maine professor of philosophy spoke to a crowd of roughly 50 people about the issue of global climate change Nov. 19 in the Bangor Room of the Memorial Union.
Michael Howard addressed the audience …
Bike troubles
An officer on foot observed a male riding a bike in the Hilltop Quad at 12:30 a.m. Nov. 20. The student, Adam Hanson, 19, lost control of the bike, fell and proceeded to get up …
The idea that world problems will disappear if Americans stop enlisting in the service is boneheaded and overly idealistic.
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