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Wednesday, September 22nd, 2010, 10:54 pm in Style & Culture
By Macey Hall

There are certain wardrobe staples every adult male needs in his closet. These essential pieces can be worn with everything and can tie items together. It doesn’t matter if you’re into fashion or not. These pieces …


Wednesday, September 22nd, 2010, 10:13 pm in Sports
University legend has a 20-69 career record with Black Bears; AD cites ability to turn team around
By Jesse Scardina

The University of Maine athletic department extended the contract of women’s basketball coach Cindy Blodgett last Monday.
Blodgett, who has been the Black Bears head coach since 2007, is now under contract until the end of the …


Wednesday, September 22nd, 2010, 10:04 pm in Sports
By Jesse Scardina

Coming off a difficult loss against Syracuse University, the University of Maine football team returns home this Saturday to take on Colonial Athletic Association foe the College of William and Mary. The game against the Football …


Wednesday, September 22nd, 2010, 10:02 pm in Sports
Conner, Wilson, Mitchell and Bennendijk all receive America East Conference weekly honor in respective sports
By Jesse Scardina

It was quite a week for University of Maine athletes as a total of four student-athletes were awarded with player of the week honors.
Cross country junior Corey Conner, women’s soccer senior Kelsey Wilson, field hockey junior …


Wednesday, September 22nd, 2010, 10:00 pm in Sports
By Lucas Thomas

Michael Vick’s new promotion to starting quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles is sure to create discussion.
There will inevitably be those who believe Vick’s second chance at an NFL career is undeserved — that he should still …


Wednesday, September 22nd, 2010, 9:58 pm in Sports
By Jesse Scardina

Who would have thought that the men inflicting the most harm to themselves in college football are not the players trying to take each others head off, but the coaches on the sidelines directing them?
Turns out, …


Wednesday, September 22nd, 2010, 9:56 pm in Sports
By Charles Merritt

To the majority of Americans, Monday is the worst day of the week, a day you dread when the alarm goes off so early.
There is an exception during the fall. For a short period for football …


Wednesday, September 22nd, 2010, 9:49 pm in Opinion
By Ryanne Nason

A trip to a local apple orchard this weekend provoked many thoughts as people happily milled around in the crisp fall air. As a self-proclaimed people watcher, I shamelessly observed many families as they went about …


Wednesday, September 22nd, 2010, 9:48 pm in Opinion

Persuasion is an art practiced by many, but only perfected by few — unfortunately for Lady Gaga, her usual mastery in seduction was sorely misplaced during her rally Monday in Portland.
On Sept. 20, the reigning queen …


Wednesday, September 22nd, 2010, 9:46 pm in Opinion
By Beth Kevit

I have yet to decide which candidate to vote for in November’s gubernatorial election. However, not being sure of which box to check on election day does not mean I have not been following the race.  …