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Archive for March, 2011



Wednesday, March 23rd, 2011, 11:28 pm in Opinion
By Pete Christopher

“There’s nobody that can beat him,” said Boston Mayor Tom Menino of Sen. Scott Brown. Since Menino uttered these words, many Democrats across Massachusetts wondered if he was right.
Scott Brown was appointed in a 2010 special …


Wednesday, March 23rd, 2011, 11:27 pm in Opinion
By Ryanne Nason

In the aftermath of the earthquake and tsunami that devastated Japan recently, with concerns have been substantial as the country begins to pick up the pieces.
With natural disasters on the rise both in media prominence and …


Wednesday, March 23rd, 2011, 11:26 pm in Opinion
By Nelson Carson

“Be the change you want to see in the world” — Mahatma Gandhi
It would not be news to any regular reader of The Maine Campus that my presidency has been the subject of much controversy since …


Wednesday, March 23rd, 2011, 11:26 pm in Opinion
By Billy Kramer


Wednesday, March 23rd, 2011, 10:22 pm in Sports
Men’s basketball standout Barnies looks to continue career overseas
By Jesse Scardina

After giving it all he had for the University of Maine men’s basketball team for the last four years, Troy Barnies now has his eyes set abroad.
The 6-foot-7-inch forward is looking to capitalize on a breakout …


Wednesday, March 23rd, 2011, 10:20 pm in Sports
Black Bears travel for final road test in Fairleigh Dickinson University Classic before returning to Mahaney Diamond
By Jesse Scardina

Although they may never use it as an excuse, the University of Maine baseball team is homesick.
In fact, the Black Bears’ only “home” game — when they played Rollins College in Florida — they won 5-4.
Even …


Wednesday, March 23rd, 2011, 10:18 pm in Sports
Black Bears travel to Baltimore to take on the America East foe Retrievers
By Jesse Scardina

Like the baseball team, the University of Maine softball team has struggled out of the gate on their extended road trip.
Starting 8-19, the Black Bears have had considerable time off since their last games on March …


Wednesday, March 23rd, 2011, 10:17 pm in Sports
By Christopher Crosby

Dear Fernando Torres,
Thank you for the years of service, passion and dedication to Liverpool FC.
Reds fans will remember your flashes of genius — the goal against Blackburn where you magnificently controlled a deep cross to the …


Wednesday, March 23rd, 2011, 10:16 pm in Sports
One of ‘First Four’ participants remains, Big East shows little among top storylines in a wild opening two round
By Jesse Scardina

OK, calm down. Take a deep breath. I know your bracket may look bad, but please, step away from the ledge; it’s not over yet — unless your champion is already knocked out.
Oh, you picked Pittsburgh?
Sorry …


Wednesday, March 23rd, 2011, 10:16 pm in Sports
By Liam Nee

In no other division can you win 85 games and come in fourth place, and it may be hard to believe, but the best division in baseball improved this offseason by totally dominating the hot stove.
The …