Archive for The Maine Campus
Thursday, November 19th, 2009, 2:08 am in News
UMaine administration predicts 5 percent tuition increase
By Sara Breau
The University of Maine Faculty Senate met Wednesday to discuss UMaine budget cuts they believe are having a negative impact on the university, resulting in decreased enrollment numbers and employee layoffs. Faculty also addressed the loss …
Thursday, November 19th, 2009, 1:55 am in Opinion
Op-Ed: Earthly phenomena could bring communities closer together
By Anya Rose
I propose we reschedule school and work calendars to include holidays that celebrate awe-inspiring earthly phenomena.
Thursday, November 19th, 2009, 1:54 am in Opinion
Editorial: Card convenience on campus
The Issue: This January, dining services will begin accepting all major credit and debit cards.
What We Think: This is an important step forward in planting UMaine firmly in the 21st century, and will be a great convenience for on-campus diners.
Thursday, November 19th, 2009, 1:53 am in Opinion
Letters: Fort Hood, ‘DJ Hero’ and write-in votes
By The Maine Campus
The need for Fort Hood insight The University of Maine should be a center of critical thinking. Mr. Warsame, author of the op-ed “Fort Hood is a great opportunity for anti-Muslim sentiment,” would do well to do …
Thursday, November 19th, 2009, 1:44 am in Opinion
Readers Speak: Best of Web comments
By The Maine Campus
RE: IPhone users are insufferable geeks Why call only iPhone users insufferable geeks? I believe BlackBerry, or “CrackBerry,” users were the first to hold that distinction. They’re the ones who live and die by push email, constantly …
Thursday, November 19th, 2009, 1:19 am in Style & Culture
The Pet Pundit: Endings and beginnings
By Jessie Darkis
It’s often hard to keep in mind how terribly difficult and heart-wrenching certain situations are until facing them head on. One of those things is losing something you love — in this case, a pet. Socrates was …
Thursday, November 19th, 2009, 1:18 am in Style & Culture
Film Review: The Box
By John Shannon
What if you could gain $1 million in cold, hard cash by simply pushing a button? The only drawback is that someone you don’t know will die as a result. Do you do it? And if …
Thursday, November 19th, 2009, 1:08 am in Sports
Column: D-I athletes show no pride in loss
By Mike Brusko
The athletic season is in full swing right now, with college basketball being the most recent sport to start its competitions. It is certainly my favorite sport to watch and to follow, and it seems every …
Thursday, November 19th, 2009, 1:07 am in Sports
Column: Colts, Patriots headline AFC playoff teams
By Michael Pare
1. Indianapolis Colts (AFC South Champ) After the Colts secured a gift win via a reprehensible call in the final two minutes against the New England Patriots, they are in the driver’s seat in the AFC. …
Monday, November 16th, 2009, 2:57 am in News
Board of trustees to vote on restructuring plan
By The Maine Campus
The University of Maine System board of trustees will vote on Chancellor Richard Pattenaude’s restructuring plan during its meeting Monday from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. The meeting will take place at the system office in Bangor …
