Thursday, November 5th, 2009, 12:54 am
Rocking between the lines
by Kegan Zema
Certain albums have a reputation for changing peoples’ lives. Nearly everyone can think of that one CD that didn’t leave their car stereo for an entire summer, or the one they listened to during every study …
Thursday, November 5th, 2009, 12:52 am
European circus amazes crowd
by Jamie Dandreta and Kegan Zema for The Maine CampusAn artistic approach to storytelling was brought to the Collins Center for the Arts on Tuesday. Circo Aereo, an internationally renowned contemporary circus group from Finland, turned acts of juggling and acrobatics into an art …
Thursday, November 5th, 2009, 12:50 am
Beard Police: No-shave November cuts beardies’ pride deep
by Mario Moretto
We have entered the month of beardies’ discontent. Nov. 1 marks the start of a paradoxical slight to beard aficionados everywhere: No-shave November. Like Che Guevarra on T-shirts or Rage Against the Machine having hit singles, the …
Thursday, November 5th, 2009, 12:48 am
Bob Saget to perform at UMaine
by The Maine Campus
Comedian Bob Saget, best known for his role as Danny Tanner on the ’90s sitcom “Full House” and his “Arisocrats” joke, will be at the University of Maine’s Collins Center for the Arts on Tuesday, Dec.1 …
Thursday, November 5th, 2009, 12:46 am
Film Review: Amelia
by Kayla Riley for The Maine CampusIn the 1930s, Amelia Earhart broke records and defied stereotypes with her skillful aviation and affinity for wearing pants. The new biopic “Amelia” follows her rise to fame and sudden disappearance with mixed results. With star-studded …
Thursday, November 5th, 2009, 12:42 am
CD Review: Baroness
by Ryan Page for The Maine Campus
When Baroness released “Red Album” in 2007, it was met with almost unanimous critical praise. It introduced the Savannah, Ga. based metal band to a hoard of new fans, many of whom were completely removed from …
Monday, November 2nd, 2009, 1:24 am
Orchestra goes global
by Maddy Glover
Minsky Recital Hall was filled nearly to capacity Halloween night as chattering audience members prepared to enjoy combined efforts of the Orquesta Juvenil Municipal de Guatemala and the University of Maine orchestra. The sounds of instrumental …
Monday, November 2nd, 2009, 1:23 am
The Pet Pundit: Every critter deserves a good home
by Jessie Darkis for The Maine Campus
Everyone loves animals. Almost everyone I know has a pet of some sort, from a goldfish to a horse. Pets provide us with companionship. They entertain us, and they love us unconditionally. As a former animal …
Monday, November 2nd, 2009, 1:23 am
CD Review: New Moon Soundtrack
by Kegan Zema
My favorite part of “Twilight” was the credits for two reasons: the movie was over, and they were playing “15 Step” by Radiohead. For a movie targeted at mainstream teen girls, the soundtrack is quite striking. …
Monday, November 2nd, 2009, 1:22 am
Movie Review: Michael Jackson’s This is It
by Matthew Ducharme for The Maine Campus
“This Is It” is a documentary about the rehearsals Michael Jackson had before his 50-concert tour in London. He brought in dancers from around the world to help in his performances. Videos of his rehearsals with …
