http://mainecampus.com Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:09:10 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Friday’s women’s hockey game between the University of Maine and Providence College at Alfond Arena proved that sometimes the score does not reflect how many shots a team takes, but where the shots are taken from. Despite being outshot 42-24 in regulation, UMaine answered a 2-1 Providence lead in the second ... http://mainecampus.com/2009/11/07/black-bears-top-friars-in-shootout/ The University of Maine has administered the swine flu vaccine to hundreds of students as of Friday. The university vaccinated approximately 350 students Thursday and Richard Young, director of the Cutler Health Center, said UMaine was well on its way to duplicating that number Friday. "We're on target to do the same ... http://mainecampus.com/2009/11/06/umaine-swine-flu-vaccination-clinics-going-well/ PORTLAND — The No on 1 campaign is down but not out. It remained vigilant in pursuing its goal early Wednesday morning at its Election Day party, where its leaders were adamant the campaign to legalize same-sex marriage in Maine isn’t finished. Election Day ended with the majority of voters approving ... http://mainecampus.com/2009/11/05/no-on-1-vows-to-continue-fight-for-equality/ Despite the repeal of same-sex marriage in Maine, Wilde Stein at the University of Maine raised the pride flag Wednesday afternoon on the mall. Vice President of Wilde Stein Charles Chapin opened the ceremony to let the supporters know while the election outcome was not what the No on 1 campaign ... http://mainecampus.com/2009/11/05/wilde-stein-remains-vigilant-in-the-face-of-gay-marriage-setback/ The University of Maine student body voted no on Question 1 on Election Day and lined up with the rest of the state for every question except Question 7. “We had a tremendous turnout [on campus],” said Sue Hart, Orono’s registrar. Ward 1, precinct 2, which includes UMaine, saw 1,346 on-campus residential ... http://mainecampus.com/2009/11/05/brief-majority-of-students-vote-no-on-1/ 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 because I think people should have equal rights and I know someone who is ... http://mainecampus.com/2009/11/05/university-of-maine-students-react-to-election-results/ Governor Baldacci has proposed a potential budget cut for state-funded entities due to a shortfall of more than $200 million in revenue, which would likely cost the University of Maine System as many as 500 students and 35 employees. Early in October, Baldacci sent every state-funded entity a target budget cut ... http://mainecampus.com/2009/11/05/system-faces-7-5-million-of-potential-budget-cuts/ The University of Maine has confirmed seven cases of swine flu on campus since Sept. 21; most of the students with flu have recovered. University officials held a forum on swine flu Tuesday to answer community questions about the H1N1 virus. As of Tuesday, 39 people have reported flu-like symptoms at ... http://mainecampus.com/2009/11/05/umaine-officials-answer-questions-about-h1n1/ Lobbying concerns sparked a brief debate in the University of Maine General Student Senate meeting Tuesday following Student Government presidential and vice presidential candidates’ platform speeches. Senate voted to allocate $8,000 to Alternative Spring Break. Sen. James Lyons amended the original allocation of $7,000 with an increase of $1,000. An ASB representative ... http://mainecampus.com/2009/11/05/asb-lobbies-sg-vice-presidential-candidates-for-money-allocation/ Maine citizens will soon have access to information on state government spending thanks to a new Web site proposed by Governor John Baldacci. Maine will model the Web site after a recently launched, federally mandated Web site that tracks Maine’s spending of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds. Information is ... http://mainecampus.com/2009/11/05/maine-to-make-new-web-site-detailing-government-spending/