Editorials
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.
Monday, November 16th, 2009, 1:00 am in Opinion
Editorial: Loss of Loredo a sad necessity
The Issue: The layoff of Associate Dean of Students Angel Loredo.
What We Think: Though Dean Loredo will be sorely missed by students and faculty, the University of Maine did the right thing in finding ways to make high-level cost-saving cuts.
Thursday, November 12th, 2009, 2:00 am in Opinion
Editorial: Careful consideration key for trustees’ vote
The Issue: The upcoming vote by the board of trustees on Chancellor Pattenaude’s restructuring plan.
What We Think: Before putting any plan into effect, trustees should know beyond a shadow of a doubt that it is the best course of action for the University ofMaine system.
Monday, November 9th, 2009, 2:47 am in Opinion
Editorial: Wolland, Gatcombe for SG leadership
The Issue: The election of president and vice president of University of Maine Student Government Inc.
What We Think: Ross Wolland and Nyssa Gatcombe are the best candidates for the job.
Thursday, November 5th, 2009, 12:20 am in Opinion
Editorial: People’s veto a hiccup in road to equality
The Issue: Maine repeal of marriage equality.
What We Think: This decision is a setback for equality, but supporters of gay marriage should be hopeful.
Monday, November 2nd, 2009, 1:30 am in Opinion
Editorial: The Maine Campus’ ballot card
On Tuesday morning, voting stations will open in town halls and schoolhouses across the state. Mainers will participate in the democratic process, and decide on some of the most important questions in recent memory. Newspapers …
Thursday, October 29th, 2009, 2:00 am in Opinion
Editorial: BOT needs to work to better accept criticism
The Issue: The University of Maine System board of trustees fielded comments from the UMaine community Wednesday.
What We Think: It’s great the board is interested in our comments, but it should make a more concerted effort to show our message is heeded.
Monday, October 26th, 2009, 12:52 am in Opinion
Editorial: How to avoid an unequal, under-educated future
The Issue: The future of our state.
What We Think: To ensure Maine stays a state we can be proud of, it is critical to vote “No” on Questions 1 and 4 at the ballot box next week.
Thursday, October 22nd, 2009, 3:27 am in Opinion
Editorial: SG fast food research misses big picture
The Issue: Student Government research to compare union and Wells food prices with quick-service restaurants.
What We Think: Research designed to improve the UMaine dining experience must consider variety, nutrition, taste and convenience — not only price.
Monday, October 19th, 2009, 1:42 am in Opinion
Editorial: Lectures supplement classes and textbooks
The Issue: Attorney General Eric Holder’s scheduled appearence at the Collins Center for the Arts.
What We Think: This is a great opportunity to hear an important speaker, but similar events of an admittedly smaller nature take place on campus regularly.
