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Tuesday, November 29th, 2011, 2:51 pm in News
16 of 22 ousted expected back
By Michael Shepherd

Brothers of Pi Kappa Alpha (PIKE) can return home.
An inspection Tuesday morning by Orono and state officials, including the Office of the State Fire Marshal, found the myriad of code violations that led to the fraternity house …


Monday, November 28th, 2011, 3:02 pm in News
By Beth Kevit

University of Maine police chief Roland LaCroix is one of eight finalists for the chief of police position in Ponce Inlet, Fla.
In a Nov. 21 press release, Ponce Inlet police Lieutenant Max Binz announced LaCroix made …


Saturday, November 26th, 2011, 9:30 pm
By Jesse Scardina

Playing their annual game at the Cumberland County Civic Center, the University of Maine men’s hockey picked up the 4-3 victory over Clarkson University, halting their streak of five straight games without a win.
The Black Bears …


Monday, November 21st, 2011, 1:06 am in Style & Culture
CSI: LIVE brings educational show about forensics to CCA; young audience volunteers play big part in show
By Derrick Rossignol

The field of crime scene investigation is a complex one that requires years of education and work to enter.
Collecting evidence, working in the crime lab to analyze it and come to logical, well thought-out conclusions isn’t …


Monday, November 21st, 2011, 1:04 am in Style & Culture
The Maine Oratorio Sociert and UMaine Orchestra sing biblical compositions
By Hillary Nason

The University of Maine School of Performing Arts presented “Franz Liszt” on Saturday, Nov. 19 in Minsky Hall.
The concert celebrated the bicentennial of the birth of renowned 19th century pianist Franz Liszt. The Maine Oratorio Society …


Monday, November 21st, 2011, 12:59 am in Style & Culture
Students to perform “The Odd Couple”
By Clint Snyder

Putting two polar-opposite characters together in a confined space and watching them duke it out is one of the oldest comedic tricks in the book.
That doesn’t make it any less effective.
Neil Simon takes full advantage of …


Monday, November 21st, 2011, 12:58 am in Style & Culture
By Derrick Rossignol

Since the dawn of music, one constant has remained true — people love listening to their music.
One of the things that’s always changing and has great effect on consumers, however, is how we get our hands …


Monday, November 21st, 2011, 12:57 am in Style & Culture
Despite disappointing sales, Nintendo’s underdog has great game library
By Alex Tranchemontagne

November 2011 marks the 10th anniversary of the Nintendo GameCube’s North American release. While the GameCube lacked some features boasted by competing consoles — the Playstation 2 and the Xbox — it remained a huge part …


Monday, November 21st, 2011, 12:56 am in Style & Culture
Latest in hit series a cheesy effort, will still please fans
By Kayla Riley

If you go to McDonald’s expecting fine French cuisine, you’ll leave disappointed and hungry.
In the same vein, if you go to “The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn, Part 1” with hopes of witnessing fine filmmaking, you’ll walk …


Monday, November 21st, 2011, 12:54 am in Style & Culture
Collection of covers nails some songs, fails on others
By Alex Tranchemontagne

What started as a series of albums released biannually has flourished into a series that hits shelves at least twice a year.
I’m talking about the “Punk Goes” series, produced by Fearless Records. In the past, “Punk …