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Archive for December, 2010



Thursday, December 2nd, 2010, 12:14 am in Sports
Black Bears forward in the midst of breakout campaign after rigorous offseason
By Jesse Scardina

It sure is a treat to be able to watch the University of Maine men’s ice hockey’s offense this year. Leading up to the season, all that was talked about was the speed this team possessed …


Thursday, December 2nd, 2010, 12:14 am in Sports
Black Bears look to extend unbeaten streak to seven in two-game series
By Jesse Scardina

The University of Maine women’s hockey team has compiled a five-game win streak midway through the season and looks to extend it this weekend when they play the University of Vermont.
The Black Bears enter the …


Thursday, December 2nd, 2010, 12:13 am in Sports
Black Bears blown out by Kansas, to challenge Crusaders in Connecticut
By Jesse Scardina

After a rocky start to the season, the University of Maine women’s basketball team looks to right the ship against the College of Holy Cross this Saturday.
The Black Bears are 1-5 on the season after …


Thursday, December 2nd, 2010, 12:12 am in Sports
By Jesse Scardina

As an unbiased observer of El Clasico, I went into the game with a unique sensation felt by few.
Never having pledged allegiance to a La Liga team ¬— I’m merely a fan of fancy step-overs …


Thursday, December 2nd, 2010, 12:11 am in Sports
By Liam Nee

There are many differences between hockey and football. Most obviously, one is played inside on ice while the other is played outside on turf. One uses a black puck with nets, while the other uses a …


Thursday, December 2nd, 2010, 12:10 am in Sports
By Charlie Merritt

Sometimes there is too much hype for a game. You see so many highlights and useless interviews that by the time the game rolls around, you’re a little sick of it and end up disappointed in …


Thursday, December 2nd, 2010, 12:09 am in Sports
By Lucas Thomas

The times, they are a-changin’. The NFL has fully made the transition from a physical game to a finesse game. The mantra “three yards and a cloud of dust” no longer applies. Three starting quarterbacks are …


Thursday, December 2nd, 2010, 12:08 am in Sports
By Charlie Merritt

Going into week 13 the St. Louis Rams lead the lowly NFC west at 5-6. The 49ers, who started the season on a five-game losing streak, now sit only one game out in the worst …


Thursday, December 2nd, 2010, 12:05 am in News
UMaine's program not "end all, be all"
By Robert Stigile

In the shadow of the pending suspension of the Department of Public Administration, an organized group of the individuals running the state’s local municipalities is pressuring the University of Maine System to retain the curriculum — …


Thursday, December 2nd, 2010, 12:04 am in News
Local produce to be goal of FoodCorps
By Michael Shepherd

A national service organization has selected the University of Maine Cooperative Extension as one of 10 partners in a program that aims to educate school-aged children about proper nutrition while working to increase the availability of …