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Archive for April 3rd, 2011



Sunday, April 3rd, 2011, 11:05 pm in News
Claims lack of communication with AD led up to dismissal; Abbott says hiring of attorney barred direct discussion
By Jesse Scardina

After being abruptly let go as the University of Maine women’s basketball coach, Cindy Blodgett had some things to say and took to the function room in downtown Bangor’s Paddy Murphy’s Thursday afternoon to tell her …


Sunday, April 3rd, 2011, 11:03 pm in News
From an overturned election to senatorial complaints, former leader’s path to office and tenure spurred ire
By Christopher Crosby

Former Student Body President Nelson Carson’s three-month tenure ended March 28 after the senate agreed in a 31-2 vote to impeach him, officially making him the only University of Maine Student Government executive to be removed …


Sunday, April 3rd, 2011, 11:01 pm in News
‘Mad Scientists’ unite with local establishments to raise more than $900 to help fight cancer through Relay for Life
By Jennifer Vincent

Friday night’s Taste of Orono fundraiser had Orono’s Black Bear Brewery packed with more than 40 local guests enjoying signature beers, appetizers and desserts to raise $930 for a charitable cause — the Relay for Life.
The …


Sunday, April 3rd, 2011, 10:59 pm in News
Feminist Valenti sees virginity double standard
By Rachel Curit

Jessica Valenti, a feminist blogger from New York, came to the University of Maine last Thursday to give a lecture titled “The Purity Myth,” the same name she gave her most recent book.
Valenti’s visit was coordinated …


Sunday, April 3rd, 2011, 10:58 pm in News
: Unlimited meal plans to demand hand readings by fall 2011
By Matthew Soucy

University of Maine Dining Services is testing a program for entry to its facilities that could replace the use of MaineCards with a “hands-on” experience for students with meal plans.
Over the next month, Dining Services will …


Sunday, April 3rd, 2011, 10:56 pm in News
By The Maine Campus

University of Maine Student Body President Anthony Ortiz told The Maine Campus he will be nominating former UMSG senator Caleb Rosser for the vacant vice presidential position.
Ortiz automatically assumed the role of president Tuesday after former …


Sunday, April 3rd, 2011, 10:55 pm in News
: Large 2006 grant given for park could be used for facility at high school
By Jamison Cocklin

Plans for an outdoor ice rink and skate park in Old Town have once again been put on hold by the city council after a decision was made at a March 24 meeting to gather more …


Sunday, April 3rd, 2011, 10:55 pm in News
By The Maine Campus

Accent dissent
The University of Maine Police Department received a report of a damaged vehicle in the York complex parking lot at 1:38 a.m. March 30. A red 1997 Hyundai Accent was parked straddling two parking spots. …


Sunday, April 3rd, 2011, 10:53 pm in Opinion

The concept of labor hinges upon progress — seldom is it that people are hired for mere maintenance. Rather, it is more the case that they are employed to raise the bar and to improve the …


Sunday, April 3rd, 2011, 10:53 pm in Opinion
By Pardis Delijani

Apology to Readers
The Maine Campus regrets to inform readers that instances of plagiarism have been identified in several political columns written by Pardis Delijani. Thirteen of her 15 columns contained varying amounts of lifting from national …