Archive for December 9th, 2009
During an executive session of the General Student Senate on Tuesday, Abtin Mehdizadegan was not reappointed as vice president of Student Entertainment, a position he had held since spring.
Eleven senators who voted against Mehdizadegan and six …
After more than seven months, the University of Maine System’s part-time faculty union, known as PATFA, is awaiting word from the administration on the continued negotiations of next year’s contract, which is currently stuck in limbo.
PATFA …
Friends and family of the Maine National Guard and state officials packed the University of Maine Collins Center for the Arts Monday for a ceremony to bid farewell to the members of the Brewer-based Bravo Company, …
While some songs might talk of traveling in inclement weather as “walking in a winter wonderland,” it’s a serious deal for students and staff at the University of Maine.
All classes after 1 p.m. were cancelled …
Everyone could use a little extra cash around the holiday season, and no one could use this little bonus more than college students. Textbook buyback grants this opportunity to many students at the University of Maine. …
The General Student Senate’s final 2009 meeting included the resignation of one senator, the removal of the vice president of student entertainment and the swearing in of next year’s executive members.
Sen. James Lyons resigned during the …
James Lyons, a long-time student senator and one-time president of the student body, resigned from General Student Senate on Tuesday, citing issues with workload.
Lyons, a fourth-year student from Yarmouth, was involved with Student Government for three …
Two beers lead to six charges
A resident assistant of Knox Hall called police to report suspicion of underage drinking after she saw a female walk into a first-floor room with two beers at 11:15 p.m. Dec. …
New research reveals loneliness is just as contagious as swine flu, and its effects on society may be even worse.
Celebrating the birth of Christ is what the holiday is really about — not finding the best deals at Wal-Mart.
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