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Sunday, October 31st, 2010, 11:52 pm in Opinion

The players came to the game ready to rumble on Oct. 28. Well-rested and properly practiced, student body presidential candidates Chris Knoblock and Nelson Carson, along with vice presidential hopefuls Ryan Gavin and Anthony Ortiz, knew …


Sunday, October 31st, 2010, 11:51 pm in Opinion
By Eryk Salvaggio

Though Matthew Campbell’s Oct. 27, 2010 article, “Belief in self the ultimate divinity,” doesn’t survive a surface scan for willfully annoying religion-bashing, I still feel compelled to respond.
I am an athiest. In my life, I have …


Sunday, October 31st, 2010, 11:50 pm in Opinion
By Sarah Mann

Autumn arrives, hauling a set of heavy suitcases. It whispers secrets to summer, scaring it away and sets up shop, begging use of heavy blankets and itchy sweaters. This is this columnist’s favorite time of year, …


Sunday, October 31st, 2010, 11:50 pm in Opinion
By Travis Hall

I’ve lived in Orono for more than 15 years. I grew up in a college community with the University of Maine in my backyard, and swore to myself I’d never stay here. Four years …


Sunday, October 31st, 2010, 11:49 pm in Opinion
By The Maine Campus

Voters should scrutinize each candidate before they cast away change
While I understand the popular opinion of the day is to blame the administration and the Democratic Party for the shortcomings of our economy, and for promises …


Sunday, October 31st, 2010, 11:48 pm in Opinion
By Linette Mailhot


Sunday, October 31st, 2010, 11:36 pm in News
Conservative-leaning trend mirrors nationwide shift to the right
By Jamison Cocklin

With general elections being held nationwide tomorrow and polls throughout the country forecasting major shifts in the balance of power, races have proved to be both costly and competitive, even in the waning hours of the …


Sunday, October 31st, 2010, 11:13 pm in News
3 of 4 candidates, including president-elect, contesting, citing FirstClass difficulties, unprofessionalism in election committee
By Christopher Crosby and Michael Shepherd

Student Sen. Chris Knoblock and current Vice President of Student Organizations Anthony Ortiz have been named as the victors in the Thursday election for student body president and vice president, respectively.
However, Knoblock, his opponent student Sen. …


Sunday, October 31st, 2010, 11:09 pm in News
Renault shown Advanced Manufacturing Center
By Matthew Soucy

Catherine Renault, director of the Maine Office of Innovation, toured selected facilities at the University of Maine and visited an economics class Thursday.
Renault’s visit was part of a series run by the Margaret Chase Smith Policy …


Sunday, October 31st, 2010, 11:09 pm in News
Thailand native opens self-financed foray into speedy Japanese fare
By MacKenzie Rawcliffe

In a shorter amount of time than it takes most 20-somethings to find a job, a Hampden resident has created his own.
Sushi Now, owned by 24-year-old Ahm Kongsuriya, opened up next to Lissus’ Pizza in downtown …