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Thursday, February 23rd, 2012, 1:09 am in Style & Culture
To help alleviate school bills, Noyes tends lobster traps in Kennebunkport during fall semester
By Brittany Toth

Second-year kinesiology and physical education student Ryder Noyes spent half of the fall semester off campus, away from classrooms and assigned reading, instead traveling three hours south to tend his lobster traps in order to pay …


Thursday, February 23rd, 2012, 1:06 am in Style & Culture
By Hillary Nason

Even with a large Franco-American population, Maine isn’t known for lively Mardi Gras celebrations.
But one Franco-American Center employee’s cherished childhood memories from living in Aroostook County brought the cultural event to the center at the University …


Thursday, February 23rd, 2012, 1:00 am in Style & Culture
Though commercial, song a real gem
By Derrick Rossignol

When it was announced earlier this month that alternative heroes Gorillaz would be collaborating with former LCD Soundsystem frontman James Murphy and Outkast rapper André 3000, everybody got at least a little bit excited.
This is like …


Thursday, February 23rd, 2012, 12:59 am in Style & Culture
By Alex Tranchemontagne

Early Wednesday morning, Nintendo fanboys and fangirls were treated to another Nintendo Direct video, a series of online PR videos that reveal new games, release dates and much more.
A new video is posted every one to …


Thursday, February 23rd, 2012, 12:58 am in Style & Culture
“On Golden Pond” prototypical on surface, actually explores complex themes
By Kayla Riley

If bloodthirsty wolf packs and the return of “Star Wars” to the big screen haven’t caught your eye in recent weeks, try jump-starting spring break with a classic film grandma would approve of — and one …


Thursday, February 23rd, 2012, 12:57 am in Style & Culture
Piano rockers throw new elements into the usual mix
By Harold Lyons

The Fray has always been grounded in highly emotional music. For their third album, they stick to what has worked for them while throwing a few new elements into the mix.
Lead singer Isaac Slade has a …


Thursday, February 23rd, 2012, 12:56 am in Style & Culture
Stars great, but script’s high expectations not fulfilled
By Derrick Rossignol

Having Denzel Washington as the lead in a movie is one of the best insurance policies. Even if the script or supporting cast is lacking, Washington will be praised for a strong performance, so the film …


Monday, February 20th, 2012, 1:18 am in Style & Culture
By Kayla Riley

The Collins Center for the Arts stage came to life on Saturday, with more than 100 UMaine students performing routines from the world over for the eighth annual International Dance Festival.
As the eager audience settled into …


Monday, February 20th, 2012, 1:12 am in Style & Culture
By Derrick Rossignol

Covering a song is an interesting thing.
If you try to recreate the original sound-for-sound, your version will be maligned and called unoriginal. If you try to make it too different from the source material, it can …


Monday, February 20th, 2012, 1:11 am in Style & Culture
Computer giant’s lackluster update again brings mobile features to computers
By Harold Lyons

For those who haven’t heard, Apple recently announced the newest update to their operating system.
The new OS, named “Mountain Lion,” comes hot on the heels of last summer’s “Lion” update. It is certainly an evolutionary upgrade, …