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Sunday, April 24th, 2011, 11:39 pm in News
Our manhood in the field covers journey hands-on, clothes-off
By Christopher Crosby

As the sun glinted off of assembled bikes, the air ripe with the smell of drying paint and the scents of spring, a slight breeze carried trills of nervous laughter and ruffled through shirts and pants …


Wednesday, April 20th, 2011, 11:58 pm in News
Senators cite facility’s student impact, pass $14,000 in allocations
By Christopher Crosby

The University of Maine Student Government granted over $14,000 in allocations at its April 19 meeting and voiced approval of a Bangor referendum question proposing to build a new arena.
In passing the resolution, senate officially endorsed …


Monday, April 18th, 2011, 1:12 am in News
With economy rebounding, change for the average worker not so common
By Christopher Crosby

According to Maine social welfare officials, tough economic times may just be beginning for many in the Bangor area who rely on food and housing aid.
Recent signs this week from the federal government indicate that the …


Wednesday, April 13th, 2011, 10:30 pm in News
Cyber Security Team, Improv In Sanity added to ranks
By Christopher Crosby

The University of Maine Student Government recognized two new clubs and issued one allocation in a shorter-than-usual meeting of the General Student Senate on April 12.
The meeting was shortened when the senate agreed to issue paper …


Sunday, April 10th, 2011, 9:26 pm in News
GSS denials put men’s ice hockey club at financial risk
By Christopher Crosby

The University of Maine Student Government has again shot down a second request from Men’s Club Ice Hockey for additional funding, leaving members disgruntled over a perceived “hypocrisy” among the organization’s policies.
On Oct. 26, the General …


Wednesday, April 6th, 2011, 10:36 pm in News
GSS OKs budget, denies third Gavin contract, hires Chang
By Christopher Crosby

A shift in the top two positions of the University of Maine Student Government saw President Anthony Ortiz and newly appointed Vice President Caleb Rosser presiding over their first General Student Senate meeting in their respective …


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 …


Wednesday, March 30th, 2011, 11:12 pm in News
Senate votes 31-2 for Carson's removal while defense decries alleged 'smear campaign'
By Christopher Crosby

At a special trial Tuesday, University of Maine Student Government senators found Student Body President Nelson Carson guilty on articles of impeachment, voting 31-2 to remove him from office.
The senate’s decision took effect immediately. UMSG Vice …


Sunday, March 27th, 2011, 10:31 pm in News
By Christopher Crosby

The University of Maine Student Government could face legal action over its decision to void a contract agreement with website developer Ryan Gavin.
The organization has yet to make any formal decision. The dispute is based upon …


Sunday, March 27th, 2011, 9:35 pm in Style & Culture
By Christopher Crosby

Like most clichés, there’s a grain of truth in the importance of first impressions.
Be it the first day of high school when the nervous and the territorial exchange conspiratorial glances, vying for social prestige or the …