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Monday, November 9th, 2009, 2:59 am in News
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
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
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
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
Film company showcases eastern skiing, stops at University of Maine on film tour
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
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
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 …


Monday, September 21st, 2009, 12:44 am in Opinion
By Rhiannon Sawtelle

I understand the precautions legislators are trying to take — reducing health problems, preventing kids from smoking, etc. But with proper education, I firmly believe the final decision to smoke or not is a personal issue.


Thursday, September 17th, 2009, 2:15 am in News
By Rhiannon Sawtelle

Visitors to University of Maine campus dining services are noticing a change in structure, price and portions this year. Sandwiches seem smaller; meal choices are limited, and hours of operation are on the decline.
Black Bear Dining …


Monday, September 14th, 2009, 2:06 am in News
‘In Sane’ UMaine students make it up on stage
By Rhiannon Sawtelle

A duck walks into a bar. — It could be more than a joke for a group of students at the University of Maine. It could be a situation they must bring to life on stage.
Improv …