Archive for Rhiannon Sawtelle
Monday, November 16th, 2009, 1:15 am in News
Student body leaders: Nyssa Gatcombe — ‘insanely driven’
By Rhiannon Sawtelle
Nyssa Gatcombe has the University of Maine in her blood. As a fourth-generation Black Bear, Gatcombe now holds a position her ancestral line of alumni can be proud of. In the recent student government elections, Gatcombe was …
Monday, November 16th, 2009, 1:14 am in News
Student body leaders: Brian Harris — man of the people
By Rhiannon Sawtelle
Brian Harris hopes to be a professional musician someday, but in the meantime, he’ll settle for his job as President-elect of Student Government. In the recent student government election, Harris won the presidency in a tight …
Thursday, November 12th, 2009, 2:12 am in News
Slanket inventor’s need for sleeves
By Rhiannon Sawtelle
The winters are harsh in Maine, but the fall semester of 1997 was particularly cold for one first-year student living in Kennebec Hall. Lying in his sleeping bag, on the bottom bunk, Gary Clegg was irritated …
Monday, November 9th, 2009, 2:59 am in News
Delta Rho ‘beads for life’
By Rhiannon Sawtelle
Since Delta Rho Epsilon was founded three years ago at the University of Maine, the sisters have been looking for a unique cause to support. They found their cause in recycled paper jewelry. Tuesday through Thursday, the …
Thursday, November 5th, 2009, 1:05 am in News
University of Maine students react to election results
By Rhiannon Sawtelle
Walking through the Memorial Union on Wednesday afternoon, the student body was abuzz with chatter about polling results. General student reaction made it clear Question 1 was a key factor in bringing voters to the polls. “I voted …
Thursday, October 29th, 2009, 2:04 am in Opinion
Op-Ed: The motivation for vaccination
By Rhiannon Sawtelle
I woke up Monday morning, checked my FirstClass inbox and saw Vice President of Student Affairs and Dean of Students Robert Dana’s e-mail about H1N1. I hesitantly read it, thinking I would delete it halfway through. …
Monday, October 19th, 2009, 1:57 am in News
New CCA venue opens, offers burritos and joe
By Rhiannon Sawtelle
Michael Powers, a University of Maine alumnus, has been trolling campus since the first week of classes, armed with stickers, coffee mugs and menus. In what he refers to as “viral marketing,” Powers was spreading the …
Monday, October 5th, 2009, 2:46 am in News
Meatheads ski free
By Rhiannon Sawtelle
The crowd at Neville 101 rose to its feet, groping for free prizes flying through the air Thurs. Oct. 1. Amidst uproarious cheering, T-shirts, DVDs, backpacks and other small gifts grazed the tips of ski fans …
Monday, September 28th, 2009, 2:59 am in News
UMaine students offer opinions on swine flu prevention measures
By Rhiannon Sawtelle
The University of Maine is taking extra precautions to prevent the outbreak of the H1N1 virus. Hand sanitizer has made an appearance around campus and stop signs warning of flu symptoms greet students and faculty as …
Monday, September 21st, 2009, 12:59 am in News
UMaine to institute amnesty program
By Rhiannon Sawtelle
Friday night in an undergraduate dormitory – chances are there is alcohol flowing in and out of rooms. One underage drinker has too much and needs medical attention. The choice to call an ambulance or face …
