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Kyle Hadyniak Staff Writer University of Maine Pres- ‘Women in ident Susan Hunter was off- cially installed as UMaine’s 20th president on March 26 in the Collins Center for the Leadership Week’ Arts. In her speech, Hunter refected on her profession- culminates with al and personal develop- ment throughout her career. Featuring multiple women speakers, Hunter’s instal- installation of lation was the cumulative event in UMaine’s “Wom- en in Leadership” week, a UMaine’s frst series of events meant to highlight how women have shaped the UMaine commu- nity. female president “My thanks to the col- leagues across the UMaine system for providing advice and support during my time at UMaine,” Hunter said. “There are so many portfoli- os in a president’s job. There are no shortcuts. My ability to make meaningful connec- tions across a vast landscape has contributed to my suc- cess.” The event, attended by UMaine faculty, students and community members, also featured addresses from President of Faculty Senate and Professor of Mechanical Engineering Dr. Michael L. Peterson; keynote speaker and Chancellor of the State Susan Hunter addresses the audience at her installation as the frst female president of UMaine. Elizabeth Holt, Staff Photographer University of New York (SUNY) Dr. Nancy L. Zim- mission. “We must leverage Paul W. Ferguson’s term which buttons to push and dency before Hunter accept- with defending the students pher; and Chancellor of the resources at UMaine to help from 2011-2014. Prior to who to call,” Hunter said. ed the ceremonial presiden- and faculty and cherish ac- University of Maine system academic opportunities. Stu- this, Hunter was the Uni- “This is a wonderful uni- tial medallion. ademic freedom. It all re- Dr. James H. Page. dents and faculty will beneft versity of Maine Vice Chan- versity, and I’m honored to “We make a pact of trust spects, it is the peoples’ “Higher education has from these opportunities.” cellor for Academic Affairs serve as president.” with you that you’ll work business you do here. Your a profound and lasting im- Hunter assumed her two- since September 2013. Chancellor Page formal- tirelessly to uphold UMa- success is their success.” pact on lives,” Hunter said year presidency on July 7, “I have a deep familiarity ly charged Hunter with the ine’s standards,” Page said on her continuing UMaine’s 2014 following President of the community and know responsibilities of the presi- to Hunter. “We charge you See Hunter on A2 Dismissal of Pi Beta International grocery Phi members leads store opens in to ‘protest’ fre at downtown Orono Orchard Trails Lauren Abbate outside of Orchard Trails UMaine chapter was made up News Editor Building 12. One female in of 59 members. attendance told Ewing that the According to the national An undetermined number fre was a form of protest. Ew- organization’s policies, any of members were dismissed ing said that it was apparent form of discrimination, sex- from the University of Maine that there was some type of ual harassment, hazing, pos- chapter of the Pi Beta Phi so- issue between the sorority and session or use of illegal drugs rority following a visit from the women. and underage consumption of the organization’s national “Pi Beta Phi Fraternity of- alcohol are strictly prohibited offcers last Sunday. The dis- fcers visited our University among chapter members. missal led to a “protest” fre of Maine chapter on Sunday,” University of Maine outside of a building of the Or- Eily Cummings, spokeswom- spokeswoman, Margaret Na- chard Trails apartment com- an for the national organi- gle, said the University was plex where a large number of zation, said. “The visit was notifed that national repre- Pi Beta Phi sisters reside. made to ensure the chapter sentatives would be making Orono Police Offcers re- was adhering to and comply- a campus visit this month “as A new internaitonal grocery store, Layla’s Bazaar, has Aubrie Howard, Staff Photographer sponded with fre fghters to ing with Pi Phi policies and the nationals often do with opened in downtown Orono. a complaint around 9 p.m. on receiving the premier member chapters.” Samuel Shepherd Owner Ali Aghamoosa, products and a general gro- March 24 of a burning odor in experience Pi Beta Phi prom- The visit from the national Contributor who is originally from Iran, cery section where you can the Orchard Trails apartment ises.” organization and the dismissal opened this space in 2000 get anything you need, from complex, but the fre was put Cummings said that the of members will not affect the Layla’s Bazaar, an in- as the Orono Pharmacy, DVDs to milk to cat toys. out prior to the arrival of re- number of members dis- sorority’s standing on campus, ternational grocery store, which is still in the back of A clinical pharmacist by sponders. missed and the grounds for according to Nagle. opened on March 20 in the store. He said that mem- trade, Aghamoosa says he Orono Police Chief Josh their dismissal were some- Attempts to contact the downtown Orono. The store bers of the community vol- picked up a nose for busi- Ewing told the Bangor Daily thing she could not discuss UMaine chapter of Pi Beta specializes in international unteered to turn the “four ness from his 27 years of ex- News that the scene consisted because because they cannot Phi have not been returned. products that are not com- walls” of the business space perience in his trade. of a group of people burning disclose member information. According to Ewing, he does monly found in local gro- into what it was. The new “You develop a knack clothing, books, signs and According to Pi Beta Phi’s not expect charges for the fre cery stores like Hannaford additions are split into two other personal possessions roster, prior to the visit, the to be fled. or IGA. sections, the international See Laylas on A3

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Hunter Hunter and inspired by her,” from A1 Zimpher said. “I’m pleased to count her as a colleague, School of Engineering and I’m impressed by UMa- Hunter began her full- ine’s Women in Leadership time UMaine career in 1991 week.” announces new as a faculty member in the President of All Maine Department of Biological Women Gwen Beacham Sciences. Before this, she was on hand to congratulate worked part time on campus Hunter on her accomplish- Professorship since 1982. Her other UMa- ments, as was Vice President ine positions included her of Graduate Student Gov- fve-year term as Executive ernment Elisa Sance. Kenneth W. Saunders & Henry W. Saunders Professorship in Vice President for Academic The installation also cele- Affairs and Provost, Asso- brated all 19 previous UMa- Engineering aimed at equipping students with leadership skills ciate Provost and Dean for ine presidents and UMaine’s Chase Brunton According to Patricia in a technical feld, but many lievers in the importance of Undergraduate Education, history through a video at Staff Writer Cummings, Associate Vice often fnd themselves apply- quality leadership in all as- Assistant Director for the the event’s conclusion. A re- President of Development in ing in career positions where pects of society, particularly College of Natural Sciences, ception in the Hudson Mu- The University of Maine the College of Engineering, they have to become leaders. engineering. Forestry and Agriculture and seum followed the installa- has approved the estab- distributions from the en- “Eventually, many of our “Henry was inspired to faculty member and Chair of tion. lishment of the Kenneth dowment will help engineer- students have to manage oth- channel his loss into a lasting the Department of Biologi- Hunter has expressed W. Saunders & Henry W. ing students go beyond tech- er people,” she said. “Henry legacy that will be endowed cal Sciences. her intention to retire after Saunders Professorship in nical competence to prepare is looking for ways to make in the University of Maine Hunter received a Ph.D. her term ends in July 2016. Engineering Leadership and for leadership roles in their it so when our students leave, Foundation,” Cummings in physiology from Penn- During her second term, Management. felds. they aren’t just technically wrote. Henry and Marjorie sylvania State University, there will be a national The professorship was “[Henry Saunders] is confdent, but confdent in Saunders are both UMaine and completed postdoctoral search for the university’s funded by a gift from Hen- helping engineers look their relationships as well.” class of 1950 alumni. work at Case Western Re- 21st president, according to ry Saunders of $250,000 ahead, becoming prepared Kenneth Saunders was A selection committee serve University and Penn- the Bangor Daily News. to the University of Maine not just for their technical a scientist at New Mexico to choose the Saunders Pro- sylvania State University. The “Women in Lead- Foundation, in memory of careers, but for management State University in Las Cru- fessor will be formed by the “Challenges in high edu- ership” week is part of Mr. Saunders’ son, Kenneth, and leadership skills which ces before he passed after a Executive Vice President for cation have in no way abat- UMaine’s 150th anniver- who passed away in January will be useful in their fu- very brief bout of pneumo- Academic Affairs & Provost, ed,” Hunter said. “Maine sary year long celebration. 2014. The purpose of the tures,” Cummings said. nia. He received numerous Dr. Jeffrey Heckler, who will faces challenges associated Other events during the monetary gift is to provide As described on the Uni- awards for his work and ac- also administer the fund with with geography and demog- week included a Women in the school of Engineering versity of Maine Founda- ademics throughout his life, the Dean of the College of raphy. [The UMaine system] Leadership Panel Discus- with the means to provide tion’s website, the main fo- including two New Mexico Engineering. The ideal recip- needs to work with its sister sion with Maine politician engineering students with a cus of the professorship will State University Research ient of the professorship will campuses to beneft students Emily Cain; a “Leadership strong background in leader- be to educate students about Achievement Awards for be someone with a passion and the community. If we re- Unplugged” conference ship and management skills leadership and management his work with rocket telem- for leadership and a desire to tain a laser focus, we will be with guest speaker President The professorship will skills. Distributions from the etry at White Sands Missile prepare students for manage- on the right path.” Susan Hunter; a panel dis- go to an existing or adjunct fund may be used for other Range. ment roles. Dr. Zimpher gave a pre- cussion titled “Tea and Con- faculty member in the col- related purposes as well, in- After Kenneth’s passing, Consistent with Universi- sentation about SUNY’s versation with Women Stu- lege, who will be tasked cluding student support, re- Henry and his wife Marjo- ty policy, the Saunders Pro- efforts to provide effective, dent Leaders, moderated by with teaching leadership and search, public service, travel rie Saunders established the fessor will be appointed for accessible higher education, College of Liberal Arts and management skills to Engi- expenses and other activities professorship with the pur- a fve-year term, with the with a focus on online edu- Sciences Dean Emily Hadd- neering students as well as related to teaching leadership pose of advancing the En- possibility for further terms. cation, and how other learn- ad; and a networking event promoting leadership educa- to students and the public. gineering program in ways The award money will be ing institutions can follow in Buchanan Alumni House tion both within and outside Most engineering stu- that will make a difference to managed by the University this example. hosted by the University of of the classroom. dents, Cummings said, start society. Both were avid be- of Maine Foundation. “I’m proud of Susan Maine Alumni Association. Distinguished women recognized at the 29th Maryann Hartman Award ceremony Amanda Clark are leaders in the truest Contributor sense,” Hunter said. “The accomplishments Three Maine women of tonight’s honorees range were honored the Maryann across a spectrum of activi- Hartman Award on March ties, but all stem from a core 24 at the Buchanan Alum- belief of the power of indi- ni House at the 29th annu- viduals to effect signifcant al awards ceremony. This change and improve com- year’s award recipients are munities,” Hunter said. Maria Girouard of Orono, After an introduction Deborah Thompson of Ban- from Mazie Hough, Direc- gor and Florence Reed of tor of the Women’s, Gender Surry. and Sexuality Studies Pro- The women were rec- gram, and a tribute to Mary- ognized for demonstrating ann Hartman given by past outstanding leadership in recipient Gilda Nardone, social justice, community the Young Women’s Social advocacy and cultural pres- Justice Award was present- ervation. ed to Nicole Maines. Also presented at the “Nicole continues her ceremony was the 17th re- commitment to changing cipient of the Young Wom- the world through advocacy en’s Social Justice Award, for the rights of all LGBT presented to high school individuals,” Kelly Maines, senior Nicole Maines from presenter of the award and Portland for her dedication mother of the recipient, to justice and social change said. involving transgender Maines has been active- rights. ly involved in challenging A Native American drum circle was performed in honor of an award recipient. James Winters, Contributor The Maryann Hartman gender norms in Maine and Award is named after Mary- across the country. She is on the success of the Wom- for the Penobscot Nation 1,682 families in Central hancing the character of ann Hartman, a former recognized for her relent- en’s, Gender and Sexuality in the Maine-Wabanaki America and planted over Bangor and other U.S. cit- UMaine associate profes- less advocacy for the equal Studies Program at UMaine REACH program, which is 3.7 million trees. ies through her work with sor of speech communica- rights of all members of as well as the importance of investigating on Wabanaki “Florence is a women historic preservation and tion who died in 1980, and the LGBT community, and recognizing distinguished experiences with the Maine on a mission. Like the oth- for her service, her vigor, recognizes “distinguished speaks nationwide about women in Maine. child welfare services. She er women being presented and her passion,” Martin Maine women and their ac- her personal experiences. At “The people who are is a former director of the with awards today, Flor- said. complishments in the arts, age 13, she was instrumen- recognized today with the Penobscot Nation’s Depart- ence is passionate, tireless, Thompson has been a politics, business, education tal in helping to defeat a bill Maryann Hartman Awards ment of Cultural and Histor- and determined,” Michele major force in the historic and community.” in Maine that would have and the Young Women’s ic Preservation. Christle, communications preservation movement in Presented annually by limited transgender rights. Social Justice Award have Maine for nearly 40 years. UMaine’s Women’s, Gen- She has also set legal prece- taken very frm, clear steps She was the driving force der and Sexuality Studies dent in protecting the rights in creating a fairer world for “The peopke who are recognized today for the Bangor’s Histor- Program, the awards are of transgender people’s use all of us,” Haddad said. “To ic Preservation ordinance, meant to increase campus of public bathrooms and look through these women’s with the Maryann Hartman Awards and which was the first in and community awareness access to facilities that are eyes is to see a future that the Young Women’s Social Justice Award Maine. In the 1970’s and of exemplary contempo- consistent with an individu- we should all work togeth- have taken very frm, clear steps in creat- 1980’s, she conducted pres- rary women and their ac- al’s true gender identity. er to accomplish, and in the ing a fairer world for all of us.” ervation surveys of Bangor complishments. This year’s Maines will be attending mean time, we really owe that are still referenced by ceremony fell serendipi- the University of Maine in them our thanks.” Emily Haddad local and state preservation tously during Women in the Fall as an art student. The frst Maryann Hart- Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences commissions. Leadership week at UMa- She looks forward to staying man Award was presented “Every year, I come and ine, which featured a series involved in social change to Maria Girouard, member leave the Maryann Hartman of public events which end- and transgender awareness of the Penobscot Nation, for Florence Reed, the sec- offcer for Sustainable Har- awards ceremony feeling ed with the installment of as she enters college. her environmental activism ond recipient of the Hart- vest International, said. inspired,” Jeffrey E. Heck- UMaine President Susan J. “I plan on staying en- which currently focused on man Award, was recognized Deborah Thompson, an er, Executive Vice Presi- Hunter on March 26. gaged and learning every- water quality. for her work and founding architectural historian and dent for Academic Affairs The ceremony was thing I can to help continue Girouard is the health of the nonproft Sustain- preservationist, was the fi- and Provost, said. “I come opened with a speech from to promote social justice and wellness coordinator able Harvest International, nal woman to receive the to hear stories about people President Hunter about the and make the world a better for Wabanaki Health and which provides farming Maryann Harman award. passionate about what they inspirational event to hon- place for all,” Maines said. Wellness, which serves all families in Central America She was introduced by Sara do. These individuals have or accomplished women in Before the Maryann tribally enrolled Native with the training and tools Martin, an architectural the persistence and pa- Maine. Hartman Awards were pre- Americans in Penobscot, to overcome poverty while consultant and friend of tience to keep at it in order “The people we honor sented, Emily Haddad, Dean Washington and Aroostook preserving the planet’s Thompson’s. to effect meaningful social tonight, and all the women of the College of Liberal counties. She also serves tropical forests. Today, the “Please join me as we change. They are truly an that have come before them, Arts and Sciences, refected as a community organizer nonproft has worked with celebrate Deborah for en- inspiration to all.” Monday, March 30, 2015 The Maine Campus News • A3 The World Police This Week Beat The best from UMaine’s fnest Nigerians vote Sunday Iran nuke talks solving despite violence, technical SHARM EL-SHEIKH, UMPD some issues, not others Lauren Abbate light out parked hitches Egypt (AP) - A two-day Arab By George Jahn and Mat- News Editor outside of Gan- By Michelle Faul and She- summit ended Sunday with a thew Lee, Associated Press nett Hall. The driv- hu Saulawa, Associated Press vow to defeat Iranian-backed March 20 er’s side window of Shiite rebels in Yemen and LAUSANNE, Switzerland the car was down ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) - the formal unveiling of plans (AP) - Iran is considering de- 9:10 p.m. - Designated and officers could detect a Boko Haram fghters attacked to form a joint Arab interven- 1:18 a.m. - Garden mands for further cuts to its minor strong smell of burnt mari- poll stations in northeast Ni- tion force, setting the stage party uranium enrichment program juana coming from the car. geria and a governor demand- for a potentially dangerous but is pushing back on how Officers from the Uni- Officers spoke with the the ed elections be canceled in an clash between U.S.allied UMPD officers on rou- long it must limit technology versity of Maine Police driver, Maxwell Dorman, oil-rich southern state Sunday Arab states and Tehran over tine foot patrol noticed a it could use to make atomic Department, (UMPD) 19, who handed over a as the count started for a pres- infuence in the region. Arab sound of clinking bottles arms, Western offcials in- pulled over a vehicle on Crest toothpaste box con- idential election too close to leaders taking turns to ad- coming from the Orna- volved in the nuclear talks Long Road after it was ob- taining marijuana. Dorman call. Two electoral workers dress the gathering spoke re- mental Gardens and fol- said Sunday. Iran’s potential served traveling 31 MPH was summonsed for illegal were killed Saturday in Boko peatedly of the threat posed lowed the sound to find a movement on enrichment re- in a 20 MPH zone. As the possession of marijuana. Haram’s campaign to disrupt to the region’s Arab identity fected the intense pressure officers approached the group of people walking the elections, chairman Atta- by what they called moves along the treeline of the to close a deal. But substan- car, they could detect a March 21 hiru Jega of the Independent by “foreign” or “outside par- tial differences between the strong odor of marijuana gardens. Officers stopped National Electoral Commis- ties” to stoke sectarian, ethnic the students and identified sides may prove too diffcult and alcohol coming from 2:54 a.m. - Don’t faucet sion told reporters. or religious rivalries in Arab to bridge before Tuesday’s the inside the car. The them as Andrew Callinan, states - all thinly-veiled ref- 18 and Nathan Gilbert, 19. deadline for a preliminary driver, Samuel Traver, A Resident Assistant Arab league unveils joint erences to Iran, which has in While one officer stayed agreement, which is meant 20, told officers he was from Hancock Hall alerted military force amide Yemen recent years consolidated its with the group, another to set the stage for a further a sober driver for his in- UMPD of possible criminal crisis hold in Iraq, Syria, Lebanon followed footprints in the round of negotiations toward toxicated passenger, Lou- mischief in one of the bath- By Hamza Hendawi, As- and now Yemen. snow to a utility shed at a comprehensive deal in June. is Vertullo, 20. Officers rooms in the residence hall. sociated Press the back of the gardens. could see an open case When officers arrived to When the officer opened of Busch beer behind the the scene they found Shane and The Wardrobe”, and drawing people in and mak- the door, he detected a Laylas passengers seat and sum- Odiorne, 20, visibly up- spices that are not available ing them interested in new strong odor of marijuana from A1 monsed Traver for illegal set in the men’s bathroom. in most supermarkets. products. and found beer cans on the transportation of alcohol Odiorne was apparently up- Aghamoosa said that “I’m getting a lot of com- floor. Gilbert handed offi- by a minor. Vertullo was set over personal issues and for business for you to sur- stores in the area, like Han- ments, ‘what do you sell cers a grinder containing summonsed for illegal took out his anger on the vive,” Aghamoosa said. “We naford and IGA, are not here?’” Aghamoosa said. marijuana and was sum- possession of alcohol by bathroom, ripping a sink have to add other things competition to his business. “Foot traffc has increased, monsed for illegal posses- consumption. from its base and damaging other than pharmaceuticals He said he lobbied local gro- people stop in for one item, sion of alcohol by a minor. the plumbing. The estimat- to maintain the needs of the cers to carry specialty prod- and end up with a few more.” Callinan admitted to have 10:40 p.m. - Environ- ed damage to the bathroom community.” ucts in larger supermarkets, Aghamoosa stressed that been drinking vodka and mentally friendly and was $3,000. Odiorne, who Many people have mis- but no one decided to follow the community drives what was summonsed for illegal 4:20-friendly remained cooperative and labeled this store as a Med- through. he carries in the store. He possession of alcohol by a apologetic, received a sum- iterranean grocery store, but “I’ve been approached wants items from all cultures minor. A third party was Officers on foot patrol mons for criminal mischief. Aghamoosa wishes for it to on several occasions to have to be carried. in the Stewart Commons referred for possession of be known as an international some of the Persian grocer- “This is a way introduce drug paraphernalia. Quad noticed a dark Toy- March 22 market for all types of glob- ies,” Aghamoosa said. “I all culture together, because ota Prius with a brake al products. He believes he never felt we had the popula- a lot of people here are inter- is doing a service for many tion here to survive, recently national,” he said. “The peo- students who have travelled we have had more people ple are really happy to see from other continents to move into the area, so I said the new tastes, we all love it. come to the town of Orono I’d give it a try.” It’s exciting.” to study. He mentioned that many He plans to expand the “When you’re at school, people would travel to Bos- business once he gathers sometimes you miss home… ton specialty stores to get more products to carry. The You think about the food, similar products. clerk at the front desk and and hopefully for students, “Whatever item I have, member of the Aghamoosa I can provide that for them,” I know they don’t have,” family, Raheed, was the for- Aghamoosa said. Aghamoosa said. “Fortu- mer owner of Lissus Pizza The store offers hilal nately, no one took up the in Orono. He said the new meats, which are allowed to offer to include items in their business in the area is excit- be eaten under Islamic law, store.” ing for the citizens. much like kosher products Aghamoosa is very hap- Layla’s Bazaar is locat- in Jewish culture. They also py with how business has ed on 16 Mill Street, across carry foreign candies, like been running. When he frst from Pat’s Pizza, in Orono. Turkish Delight, popularized opened the pharmacy, he For more information or to in “The Chronicles of Nar- said it was very slow going. request new products, call nia: The Lion, The Witch, He thinks the new image is 866-0815. A4

Opinion Monday, March 30, 2015 Selfshness is the virtue towards which all should strive choice. Choices themselves his character and ideals, touch an object he cannot which inspiration can fow ly perceive another’s life. are not necessarily com- one voice, and one voice hold. — himself. To know one’s Altruism demands man de- plex; a binary yes or no de- only, can determine the best Is there a word for this fo- own needs and desires is the molishes the efforts of his cision could provoke just as choice and course of action cus, this level of self-aware- most fundamental step in own life to be “his broth- potent a chain of reactions for any person — their own. ness? There is. The word is guiding one’s life. Selfsh- er’s keeper.” This is the as a multi-faceted, multi-an- To quote a particularly trite called selfshness. ness is the precipitator for moral travesty in altruism. gled decision. Certainly not line from “Othello,” “’Tis in The meaning is simple moral choices, and there- While selfshness asks man every choice or decision ourselves that we are thus or — to be focused on oneself. fore moral individuals. to live for his own satisfac- Matthew Pinkham creates an important out- thus.” But it is the meaning of this There is a caveat to this tion, altruism demands man Graduate First Year come. A choice of shoes or This concept itself may word that has been corrupt- ideal. After all, every option live for the satisfaction of Psychology favor of coffee, versus di- seem as trite as the quote. ed. The word selfshness has an opposing factor. For others, to make choices for vining career or educational However, the actual appli- produces a visceral reaction the moral, there is always another person, for which Effort and will defne paths, has very little to do cation of this virtue has been of disgust and abhorrence. the immoral. Altruism is, there can be no recompense. man’s self-worth. When with merit. perverted across time. To Selfshness has become simply put, the opposite Living solely for the man defnes his image of Man’s choices ultimately successfully think for one- synonymous with negativ- of selfshness. The altru- satisfaction of others is not self-worth, the lofty beliefs determine his course in life. self and act in accordance ity, particularly success to ist throws their self at the only an inaccurate gauge and credo are largely di- Choices make the person as to one’s need, a degree of another’s detriment. whim of others. Their wants for divining choices, but vined by experience. There much as the person makes focus is needed. This focus But why? What about and needs, what would nor- is also fundamentally im- is, however, a crucial com- the choices. must certainly be inward. this word, selfshness, im- mally drive their own exis- moral. The only accurate ponent that precipitates any To make a conscious A man does not exist out of plies violence or manipu- tence, are abandoned for the compass for man to guide call to arms or creation. This decision requires a frame- his own body, does he? Can lation? Nothing, in truth. needs of others. his life is his own ego. Af- component, simply put, is a work, a method of belief he hold an object outside of Instead, this word means Charity is not necessarily ter all, if “Hell is other choice. and control. Chance is not his grasp? Of course not — the focus on oneself. Self- altruism. Helping or assist- people,” as Jean-Paul Sar- What is a choice? A such a process nor is it man’s existence is limited ishness means comprehend- ing others is no moral trav- tre once wrote, then what choice is the potential be- something of which any to his own mind and expe- ing the one reality man can esty. A man subverting his good is binding each other fore kinetic energy. Every person is capable. Since riences. A person cannot ever know, the one truth goals for the betterment of together? It only serves to action or result experi- man’s choices and decisions feel or experience another’s man can ever understand, the mob most certainly is. drag each person into one enced in life is sparked by a are instrumental in defning reality any more than he can the one wellspring from After all, no man can tru- collective plague pit. On the myth of compromise

must be coupled with quan- solve societal issues is the of legislation or a private akin to spiritual reverence. smooth-talking politicians. tifcation. Government or- suggested solution — calls contract arrived through a Hence, compromise is a Better no agreement is gans could pass 15 bills in for compromise. reconciliations process is myth. reached than that something a week. But these could all Compromise is the stan- not compromising. Though As to the merit of what be accomplished purely for be in the pursuit of a tyr- dard for rudderless momen- there may be specifc piec- should properly be recog- its own sake. Ideologues anny that shrouds itself in tum, the rallying cry for es of a deal that one party nized not as compromise may be intransigent, they the mantle of democracy, hollow impetus, a champi- fnds distasteful, it is not so but as a reconciliations pro- may legitimately destroy legitimizing its rights-void- on for those who confuse objectionable as to arouse cess that tries to accommo- the chances of a bill’s pas- Katherine Revello ing actions through lawful movement with direction. a sense of moral compunc- date the demands, however sage, there may be merit in Fourth year channels such as executive And it is also a myth that tion that compels them to outlandish, of all dominant ranting and raving against Political science/Journalism orders. needs to be debunked, both walk away from the con- political ideologies, this their defance, but at least Conversely, government as an entity that exists and tract. Here, parties are en- should not be viewed as they are honest. It is men There seems to be a con- could pass only one bill in a as something that possesses gaging not in compromise, some golden standard of like Bernie Sanders and Ted sensus in modern America year, but it could be the sin- merit. but are merely bargaining good government. Cruz who should be the pin- that the culture of govern- gle most brilliant act in the Solutions that arise from towards an agreement. For this is pandering to nacles of universal, nonpar- ment is so bifurcated, so history of Western civiliza- compromise are usually Real compromise in- the least common denom- tisan admiration in Wash- antagonistic that partisan tion, balancing the budget lauded because they borrow volves the violation of mor- inator. It does not look at ington politics. Because bickering stymies any ac- and fully funding govern- piecemeal from conficting al sentiments. Adherents what is best for the constit- they, unlike their compa- tion. Or so the bloviating ment services while drasti- viewpoints and amalgam- of a specifc ideology will uents of the citizens, but at triots whose calls for com- media commentators inces- cally reducing the tax bur- ate them into some plan never bend their beliefs. If what is the least objection- promise ultimately disguise santly claim, often citing den, thus negating the need that has appeal to all parties they do, they cannot be said able end to all legislators the fact that their grand the paltry number of bills to pass further legislation. involved. The philosophy to be true believers. And if involved. Ultimately, it is political bargains only pro- that successfully navigate But the real problem of “give and take” is pro- they don’t, they will never a process of self-aggran- vide temporary solutions to the journey from bill to law. with the assertion that par- moted as the ultimate virtue agree to anything that vio- dizing wherein all the cred- chronic government crises, There is nothing wrong tisan infghting inhibits in this system. But any- lates those ideas to which its of reaching some end have the courage of their with qualifcation, but it government’s ability to re- one who endorses a piece they attach something of dubious beneft goes to convictions.

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The attitudes and views expressed in the Opinion section are those of their authors only and do not necessarily represent the views of The Maine Campus or its staff. Monday, March 30, 2015 The Maine Campus Opinion • A5 Redefning our Value of women capacity to care in comedy should entirely. The capacity to of how much media is pro- care is not limited to a sin- duced. be recognized gle issue at any given time. Finally, saying that in- The human mind is ad- teracting with “superficial” ept at juggling a multitude media in any way is a total taking a stand and getting dances around an insult of attitudes, concerns and waste of time is hyperbolic better representation. In so strong that the effort to considerations at once, and and untrue. Some level of recent years we have seen avoid it makes the point supposing that someone disengagement is critical a growing but still incom- clear. Women like Jessica Allison Eslin who is discussing a single for a person to function in plete representation of the Williams, Tina Fey, Kris- Fourth year issue is not also contem- a healthy way — an occa- LGBT community, wom- ten Wiig, Maya Rudolph Political science plating another concurrent- sional escape that is vital en and people of color, as and Ellen DeGeneres have ly is as dangerous as it is to the continued function well as many other people shown they have such a Rhetoric has long sup- inaccurate. of the delicate human psy- Cameron Grover from different facets of grasp of words and com- posed that if a person cares Further, people are che. An individual cannot Third year life who are gaining trac- edy that they surely know about something “trivial” not as easily swallowed remain engaged with these English tion in the uphill battle for how to say just the right — a dress, a band, a televi- by pop-culture as today’s issues constantly — they mainstream acceptance. things. sion show — that this per- student may be taught to would quickly become Many of the students In the hands of Lorne Do I think that women son is somehow detracting anticipate and dread. The overwhelmed, and would here at UMaine, myself in- Michaels, and others who can be funny? Of course from their ability to seri- problem of disconnection lose their ability to func- cluded, are lucky enough believe in and will fund I do. Do I argue that on ously consider other issues typically arises not from tion in a productive way. to have grown up in a time a funny lady, a genera- some levels, women have of more perceived “impor- unintentional distraction Strangely enough, the con- when women are funny. tion of comics have been been funnier than their tance.” This person, in car- by music and other media, sumption of “brainless” Don’t get me wrong, wom- born into a society where male counterparts in terms ing about this other thing, but from willing and con- media material is import- en were always funny. acute cultural observance of comedic skill? Yes, I has lost the capacity to in- sidered separation from the ant to healthy human func- Though it’s said that the and poking fun at the “bad do. I think that we, as a teract with political and so- news. tion. women we pegged as the guy” are almost a must to culture machine, need to cial issues in a meaningful A person does not often The time has come for funniest were only reading get a regular laugh. Jes- realize the talent that goes way. simply fall into disengage- individuals to stop per- lines, women have always sica Williams has been into making a joke. These This is best character- ment by interacting with petuating this “better than had the potential for com- working like mad on “The women have been honing ized by the constantly criti- entertainment — the out- thou” attitude about who edy. Growing up in the era Daily Show,” making a a skill set that involves cal friend most individuals come feared by proclaim- cares more. Empathy and of Tina Fey’s seamless one point to set her crosshairs more than just cursing, have had at one point or ers of the “sheeple” my- concern do not exist in a liners that scathe as well on some of the biggest is- abusive physical comedy another, the well-meaning thology. These mediums do fixed supply; caring about as they soothe, and Amy sues and popular topics in and jokes about bodily acquaintance, who both not, of their own volition, something ultimately Poehler’s physical com- America. Her routines and functions, though these earnestly and condescend- force an individual to re- “meaningless” to the globe edy and impressions that sketches about white-col- types of comedy are not ingly, asks, “Why are you main distanced from more as a whole does not imply stun and bewilder even the lar crime, stop-and-frisk without importance. Even talking about Taylor Swift meaningful issues. that the capacity to care most stoic of comedienne and the Republican Na- Chelsea Handler uses this when we should be talking Instead, entertainment about something greater is haters, we have learned tional Convention were type of comedy every now about tensions between Is- offers an escape for those not present as well. that women can bring razor-sharp, and she man- and then. We need to ap- rael and Palestine?” who are already detached These attitudes exist home the “ha has.” ages to retain a sense of preciate the integrity that But this black and white from the political and so- to bolster a false sense of Growing from the bot- fun even when taking a has been growing from fe- logic is fundamentally cial arena. The problem superiority on dishonest tom of the pile, female hatchet to dead-serious is- male comedy in these past flawed for a few important lies not in the production grounds, and they must laugh-makers have a lot sues like gender and race. years, and recognize those reasons. of this culture, but in find- stop if there are to be any of ceilings to break. In the That level of craft and care female comics who came For one, a person who is ing ways to make these real conversations about past, both men and wom- is very important to show before. With the loss of upset by the delay of a tele- citizens want to become serious issues facing our en have been guilty, yes I at a time when some of our Joan Rivers, we gain the vision program or the frac- involved with these con- world. said guilty, of saying that biggest comedians, mostly talent of women like Iliza turing of a popular band siderations. If the desire Empathy is not a finite women aren’t capable of male, are still relying on Shlesinger, who are ready can be equally concerned is there, they will likely resource. brand name comedy, vi- bathroom and insult hu- to take the same heat and by issues of poverty, equal- be willing to spend time But the world’s patience able as a leading, funny mor to gain an audience. I make the same waves that ity and climate change, that could be spent on en- with people who exercise character or just being believe it takes a lot more Joan and other path-mak- even if they’re currently tertainment partaking in these attitudes is. generally funny. All over skill to form a joke about ers did. discussing something else other activities, regardless modern media, women are a delicate subject which YouTube’s brightest stars are more watched online than typical celebrities many ways to become a Fallon, use their chan- fame. Many of these web view particular games name for themselves, and celebrity, but some people nels to reach out to their stars started out by cre- or record some of their some are rising up above take the road less traveled audience. I was shocked ating an account just like gameplay experience and regular movie stars and to stardom. to discover, based on the any other person and then narrate it. music artists. I cannot YouTube has made a number of subscribers, the began posting their origi- Another reason why believe how easy it is for point out of turning young popularity of his channel nal videos. Next thing you YouTube makes people some to pick a topic about video sharers into Internet for “The Tonight Show” know people viewed their more famous than every- which they wish to make stars seemingly overnight. was nowhere close to the content, enjoyed what day stars is it makes shar- videos and build a signif- Nathaniel Trask Together, they have creat- popularity of the top You- they saw and subscribed to ing content and directly icant following. On the Fourth year ed a new type of celebrity Tube channels. Music art- their channel. Now many accessing an audience eas- plus side, many of them Political science who is stealing the popu- ists also like to post their of the most popular chan- ier than ever. Instead of are doing it all by them- larity away from everyone videos for all to see, and nels have over one million paying a specific amount selves. Actors and actresses in else. although many of them subscribers and countless of money to attend a mov- So, I suppose, if some- those blockbuster films Collectively, YouTube do make it into the top numbers of views. ie with their favorite actor one wants to seek out the you watch every summer personalities are getting 10, I was again surprised I have noticed a trend or going to a profession- easiest path to stardom, probably started out by more searches and more to learn that the number when it comes to these al basketball game, any they should seek out more appearing in productions views than many of today's one spot was held by a popular YouTube channels person can simply head unconventional methods. at their community the- celebrities, a truly amaz- Swedish personality who — all of the creators tend to their site and quick- Not everyone has a voice ater. Professional athletes ing feat considering they goes by the pseudonym to stick to relatively the ly search for any videos like Katy Perry or the bas- of all sports started out by are doing it from the com- PewDiePie. His channel, same topic. Many popular that may interest them. It ketball prowess of LeBron playing on their hometown fort of their own homes. which he seems to operate personalities build a fan is free, too. All someone James, but they can rise teams. Music artists most As an added bonus, the all by himself, has 35.5 base by parodying music needs to view a creator's above these celebrities by likely dazzled in their most popular channels are million subscribers. videos, performing com- content is an Internet con- building a popular You- school choir or concert making a killing by post- I personally cannot be- edy sketches or pranking nection. Tube channel, proudly be- band, or somehow beat the ing their videos and hav- lieve a simple video-shar- random strangers. One of The Internet has recent- coming a celebrity in their odds and won a singing ing sponsorships. ing service could become the most popular topics ly become a very special own right. contest like The Voice or Many television per- an effective way for many is video gaming, where and unconventional way American Idol. There are sonalities, like Jimmy to begin their road to channel owners will re- for a person to make a

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Alan Bennett the Environmental Sciences Feuka set out to study leaf Contributor at the University of Maine, size and shape relative to the said. “As biologists and ecol- amount of sunlight. She and rs M oo o td n What ogists, going to the heart of her partners set up a sun gra- u t h O did you do biodiversity is kind of an ex- dient, looking at where light

for Spring citing thing to do.” hits the most and the least on Break? Students in the course the forest foor. They hypoth- Did you were required to go to 7 a.m. esized that plants closer to go to Cancun, Canada or meetings every Friday since the forest foor would have somewhere in between? the beginning of the Spring larger leaves so as to absorb Or did you just stay home, semester, but only received a more sunlight. wearing out your hard drive taste of what to expect. Their fndings? Not much. watching Netfix, eating Once in Peru, the students Contrasting to her hypoth- pints of ice cream on the dai- were required to complete esis, the team found many ly and sleeping away egre- individual projects relating plants close to the ground gious amounts of precious to their chosen areas of in- actually had smaller leaves, daylight? terest. boosting the likelihood While some of us may For Karla Boyd, a third- that these plants were just have done just that, students year wildlife ecology stu- shade-tolerant species, in- in Field Studies in Ecology dent, her interest was bugs, stead. (EES 475), took the road — and there were plenty to be But, despite her experi- or plane — less traveled. found. Her project focused ment’s misfortune, Feuka is A group of 22 students on light-trapping bugs using proud to have had the expe- and three faculty journeyed plain-white and black lights, rience to test in one of the to the depths of the Peruvian and found more diversity of most ecologically active sites rainforest as they collected species were attracted to the in the world. data about native wildlife black light. “Really, the point of the and forest ecosystems. Abbey Feuka, another project was to get out and “We typically bring the third-year wildlife ecology sample in the rainforest, in course to a tropical region student wanted to look at general, fguring out what which is known for biodi- how the multilayered struc- problems arise,” Feuka said. versity, and so for our stu- ture of the forest affected the “Here, you do a study and dents that are interested in ecosystem’s biodiversity. there’s always the risk of studying ecology in gener- “I’m interested in those snow or rain or running into al, we want them to pretty more broader scale ecolog- a bear, or something,” she much experience ecology in ical concepts,” Feuka said. added that the project’s goal a different system entirely,” “I’m interested in how all was to get into “that mind- Lindsay Seward, instructor those layers are interacting, set of sampling in a different of Wildlife Ecology and co- what animals choose what place and designing a re- ordinator of the undergradu- layers, and why it got to be ate program in Ecology and that way in the frst place.” See Peru on A7 Peggy Hoare with walking stick bug in Peru. Courtesy of Michaela Morris Presentation Artist combines craft inspires with science as part of hope for bird Bangor festival exhibit rehabilitation Shane Verville Winn, along with many Contributor of Avian Haven’s staff and rs M oo o volunteers, ensured that td n A bald u t h every bird, and sometimes O eagle sits even reptile, in danger has a on a Bangor fghting chance. Co-founder sidewalk, of The Friends of Dr. Edith dazed from lead poisoning, as people Marion Patch and event clutter around, fumbling sponsor Mary Bird believe with their phones to take that the issues raised by Avi- a close-up picture of the an Haven are increasingly grounded raptor. Elsewhere, more understood by the pub- a loon has become tangled in lic, which to her is an en- a fshing line, painfully re- couraging sign. “I’ve actually been called stricting its movements as it Putnam’s prints inspired by the coast of Maine. Courtesy of Barbara Putnam fops around helplessly while to come pick up injured birds on campus. There are horrifed witnesses look on. Amanda Clark Worcester Art Museum. The interconnected effects of cli- pieces of art themselves; several of us affliated with While these instances Contributor assignment was to make a mate change upon the natu- swirling with color and ab- the university who do vol- would be considered a rare Christmas card, which she ral world. The 10 works on stract shapes that she cre- rs M unteer transport,” Bird said, oo o occurrence to many, they are td n Her created by carefully carv- display examined how noth- ates using printmaking and u t “The wildlife conservation h unfortunate scenarios that O grandpar- ing her writing in linoleum. ing exists in isolation and tie-dyeing techniques. The program here on campus is the people of Avian Haven, a ents were She learned that by carving the repercussions of human uniform sizes of the blocks pretty pronounced and peo- wild bird rehabilitation cen- artists. Her away the parts she did not impact on our environment transform the quilt into a ple are increasingly aware of ter in Freedom, Maine, see parents want, she was left with the are more signifcant than graph. the issue.” too often and work quickly were scientists. Barbara parts that she did. She be- previously perceived. Using scientifc data, she Winn emphasized the to rectify. Executive Director Putnam’s passions met in came hooked on the idea The exhibit also high- allows her audience to learn importance of people not Diane Winn spoke on their the middle, and she grew up of “drawing with knives” lights works from Deborah visually, but leaves room for trying to rehabilitate birds behalf during a presentation fascinated by the connectiv- and has been shaping her Cornell in a series called artistic interpretation. they had found on their own. Saturday in Nutting Hall. ity of the two disciplines. creative process around “Game of Chance,” which “As I learned as I grew Citing an example, she said Avian Haven is a rescue Today, Putnam uses art to this notion ever since. Her displays images of nature up as an artist, if you have a couple of baby birds that and rehabilitation center that communicate issues in sci- artwork includes numerous and gambling devices in to explain it too much, then were recovered from some follows the human model for ence, focusing on wetlands techniques including ex- order to refect on attitudes it wasn’t speaking enough people who had been feed- compassion, which focuses and fragile, transitional eco- plorations with linoleum, and practices humans have on its own,” Putnam said. ing them the wrong types on valuing each individual systems that are impacted woodcutting and quilting. toward the environment. Using a line graph over- of food, which resulted in a rather than just the popu- by global changes in the en- Her work was recently on This is Putnam and Cor- laying the quilt, she shows calcium defciency, leaving lation of species. Working vironment. Using scientifc display at the University of nell’s second collaboration. the decline in tree sparrow the birds too weak to stand. with veterinarians and the data as the building blocks Maine Museum of Art, nes- In her intricate piece migration patterns on Kent Winn stressed that situations Maine Department of Inland for her pieces, she provides tled in the center of down- “Where will they go from Island over a 15-year period like these shouldn’t be left to Fisheries and Wildlife, Avian an alternative perspective to town Bangor. The exhibit, here,” Putnam uses blocks of time. assumption and that proper Haven is considered to be the scientifc fndings. titled “Global Change: The of fabric to weave threads Nat Wheelwright, pro- steps should be taken to help top rescue and rehabilitation Putnam discovered a Dance of Contingencies,” of thought, forming an ex- fessor of natural sciences at the birds. center for birds in Maine, as fascination with carving was held from Jan. 16 to pansive quilt that represent Bowdoin College, was the their caseload is the highest while in the third grade, March 21 and aimed to unite the many factors that impact in Northern New England. See Bird on A7 while taking classes at the science and art to reveal the ecosystems. The blocks are See Artists on A7 Monday, March 30, 2015 The Maine Campus Culture • A7 Microflm: outmoded, irreplaceable medium

Kyle Hadyniak organized by decades, and since remedied these qualms. While certain computers viewable by special request. database. Staff Writer each reel holds two weeks However, microflm appara- in the microflm room are Unlike the newspaper articles “Microflm is much easier of newspaper content. Some- tuses are still imposing, even only for reading and printing, in the microflm room, these than trying to search through Hidden in plain sight lies body looking for a specifc intimidating for students used others allow users to trans- documents are stored on mi- a lot of papers,” Misty John- one of Fogler Library’s great- Washington Post article, for to the convenience of com- fer a section of microflm to crofche, a fat, square flm son, an administrative spe- est assets, a resource often example, need only place the puters. email, PDF or USB drive. sheet instead of narrow reels. cialist with the Offce of ignored by students due to appropriate reel on one of six There is no search func- “Sometimes microflm is Microphotography dates Student Records, said. “How- its passé nature: microflm, flm readers, and an enlarged tion, which makes research- the best, most cost-effcient, back to the mid-1830s, but ever, as it gets older, Micro- the gateway to journalistic image will display the select- ing a slow process. One or even the only format for it wasn’t until the 1920s that flm is more fragile, and it is history. ed newspaper. needs to manually move the a given title or collection,” microflm became commer- diffcult to maintain the mi- Even though microflm “Sometimes, microflm flm across the desk-sized Head of Fogler Library Col- cially used. However, Curtis croflm machines.” can be diffcult to use, the is the only resource for your reader to access different lection Services Deborah notes, smaller colleges are The transfer process start- sheer depth of the dated tech- topic,” Regional Federal De- days of the newspaper. How- Rollins said. “It is useful be- starting to phase out micro- ed in 2011, when the Offce nology presents is invaluable pository Librarian Gregory ever, each newspaper issue cause it can be loaned to oth- flm in lieu of computers’ of Student Records frst sent to researchers. Depending on Curtis said. “Even though a is catalogued in its entirety, er research libraries for their dominance. In the near fu- microflm to a company that the subject, microflm can lot of people are scared to use unlike many online sources. patrons’ use, and the materi- ture, however, UMaine will converted the 300,000 imag- sometimes be the best meth- it, it can be an invaluable re- The New York Times’ news- al is owned rather than sub- continue buying microflmed es to CDs. The CDs are now od to fnd certain newspaper source. I used to dislike using paper archive, for example, scribed. Its compact format is local newspapers, as that is being run through a com- articles or documents; one microflm as a student, and is behind a paywall, a sub- also advantageous.” usually the only way such puter to store the material; must simply power through now it is much more comfort- stantial obstruction for many UMaine, along with other material is preserved. the process is expected to be the sluggish research process able to use.” students. research institutions, began Outside the library, micro- complete in fve to six years, and old-fashioned machinery. When Curtis was in “We have communi- its microflm collection in flm is also used in UMaine’s according to Johnson. On the Fogler Library’s school, microflm wasn’t ty members come in often the mid-1920s. Since Fogler Offce of Student Records “There is research that is frst foor is the microflm digitally recorded on flm, looking for articles pertain- Library is a U.S. Federal to store transcripts and other stored on microflm that can- room, a cluttered, dusty area meaning text and pictures ing to their family history, Depository Library, a size- documents dated from UMa- not be accessed anywhere lined with bookshelves of were sometimes illegible. or something similar,” Curtis able part of the collection is ine’s beginning. A massive else,” Johnson said. “Unless flm reels corresponding to The machines themselves said. “Microflm’s usefulness government documents. Lo- project is currently underway everything gets converted to different newspapers na- were harder to use, but differ- defnitely isn’t limited to stu- cated on the second foor of to transfer this material to a another form, microflm will tionwide. These reels are ent machine iterations have dents.” Fogler Library, these are only more-accessible computer never go completely obso-

Peru “Someone brought me a tive experience for them from A6 female [Hercules beetle] on to see [their culture]. Even a stick. I was really happy. though they’re poor college I took a selfe with it,” she students, they make more search project in such a com- said. money than, say, your aver- plex area.” But aside from the fun and age Peruvian in the Amazon Amid the research and the thrills of wanderlust, and Basin,” Seward said. feldwork, students did fnd perhaps even more than their “It really changed my per- time to relax, swimming in ecological studies, the true spective,” Boyd said. the Amazon River among the learning moments came from For those who made the piranhas and pink dolphins. outside the confnes of their journey, seeing simpler ways “The point [of the course] studies in interacting with an of life deepened their appre- is to go to a place where entirely different culture. ciation for what they already you’ve never been, and to “Obviously I learned a lot had in the United States. not only put together your about tropical biodiversity, “You swim on the river, interests with broader con- tropical systems, plants, ani- you grow your own food, cepts, with the people and mals, ecology, all that,” Feu- you go fshing, hunting,” the human dimensions aspect ka said. “It’s awesome. The Feuka said. “Here, it’s, ‘I of working in an area you’re best way to learn about that want to hunt because my not used to, but it’s also just stuff is to be there witnessing family hunts, but I can still like, good... it’s just fun,” it, being really sweaty, get- go to the grocery store and Boyd said. ting rained on... but also, on get food if I need it.’” “Many of these students the other side,” she added, “These people depend on have grown up watching el- “It was really cool learning the river directly,” she said. ephants and tigers and lions about a different culture.” “There is no grocery store on on the Discovery Channel, “I was really looking at the Amazon.” so the opportunity to experi- the whole thing like it looked “I can’t tell you the num- Nicole Keefner reading with Peruvian children. Courtesy of Michaela Morris ence those directly is pretty run down,” Boyd said. “I ber of times I’ve heard stu- riveting,” Malcolm “Mac” was like, ‘wow this place is dents say words to the effect Hunter, professor of wildlife really impoverished.’ When I of, ‘Wow, these people have ecology and conservation bi- left, I knew that it wasn’t im- almost nothing compared to ology, said. poverished; that’s just how what I’m used to, yet they’re And while there may not people live. Those people ar- happy,’” Hunter said. have been elephants in Peru, en’t necessarily poor, it’s just “Life is not all about ma- dreams did come true for a different way than we’re terial wealth, and so that has some students. Boyd, who used to,” she said. “This is been a real eye-opener for a had only wanted to see one how they want to live. They lot of students,” Hunter add- bug while in Peru, a Hercules could change if they wanted, ed. “It makes me [feel] good beetle, was granted her wish but they don’t.” to know that we’ve been able during the trip. “It’s a very transforma- to provide that insight.” Jill Tengeres and Lindsay Seward with guide Manuel. Courtesy of Michaela Morris

Bird fragments from hunters’ kills nario were due to lead low croaks and wheezes saw and revealed that she As for Winn’s presenta- from A6 had been ingested by eagles fragments originating from caused many in the audience had just been accepted as an tion, Poulin acknowledged and resulted in the illness hunters’ bullets used to kill to cringe and some to look intern with Avian Haven this the importance of rehabili- and (in most cases) death of game, and that secondary away. Winn’s demonstration summer. tating and rescuing Maine’s “If you’re not sure [what our nation’s bird. Last year, harm could be prevented to of lead poisoning affect left “I’m very passionate bird life. to do], call us,” Winn said. Avian Haven had a total of eagles and other wildlife if an impact with the audience, about wildlife in general, so “I think it’s really import- Another subject Winn 158 Eagles admitted for res- the use of copper bullets was as questions continued to fo- that’s kind of what got me ant, because people don’t addressed during her presen- cue and out of that total, 54 implemented. cus on the issue of lead ver- to this point,” Poulin said. realize that there is a popu- tation was to share how lead had lead poisoning. Out of sus copper bullets even after “Hearing all of these stories lation aspect and bird life is poisoning was increasing- the 54 Eagles admitted with To emphasize her point, the presentation had ended. and experiences that they’ve super important for popula- ly damaging bald eagles in lead poisoning, 37 lost their she showed a brief but sol- University of Maine se- had gets me really excited to tions,” Poulin said. “But you Maine. lives. emn video of an eagle gasp- nior and wildlife ecology have experiences of my own kind of have to start with the Winn shared several sto- Winn explained that ill- ing for air and succumbing student Krystal Poulin was and to pass mine on to others individual.” ries concerning how lead nesses related to this sce- to lead poisoning. It’s shal- very excited by what she as well.”

Artists graph while presenting her encourages her students to from A6 artwork in a way that is follow her philosophy. artistically endearing and “The smell from the pond scientifcally relevant, ac- or something that you hear cording to Francois Amar, will become a part of the primary researcher for the Dean of UMaine’s Honors drawing,” she said. data that became Putnam’s College. Putnam hopes that her piece “Where will they go In order to create her students will not only take from here.” After watching pieces, Putnam draws the technique or technical the population of tree swal- sketches while immersed skills that they learn in the lows plummet as his chil- in her environment, usually classroom, but to make their dren grew up over 15 years, drawing out of a canoe. Her skills serve an important he shared his data with Put- drawing notebooks are flled purpose. nam. with description that will The UMMA exhibit “That was my contribu- help recreate the scene when was part of the Maine Sci- tion. I was trying to let art she returns to her studio. ence Festival, which aims do what it does best, which “One thing that speaks to emphasize to the public Putnam’s prints are inspired by the natural world. Courtesy of Barbara Putnam is to let us see through a new most directly to artists, or that science is everywhere, lens and inspire us to be big- people that look at art, is including the arts. George they may not have seen be- played “The Global Lens: “There is so much sci- ger than ourselves,” Wheel- that only gradually do you Kinghorn, UMMA director fore,” Kinghorn said. Large-Scale Photographs” ence in art-making. For wright said. start to see,” Putnam said. and curator said that the mu- This isn’t the frst time by Dominic Chavez, who sculptures contending with While an undergraduate “Slowing down and con- seum was lucky to fnd two an exhibit has been held in documented the lives of gravity…to the process of at Yale University, Wheel- necting eye, hand and soul, artists whose work refects connection with science for children of the Sierra Leone etching, or mixing colors for wright changed his major is what it is about…being the mission of the Maine UMMA. In 2012, Ruth Mar- region, where garbage ran a painting,” Wagner said. “I many times before settling in the moment and not rac- Science Festival. shall’s exhibit, “Vanished into their drinking and bath- don’t think you could sepa- on biology. But his many ing to take something away “These artists are pas- into Stitches,” drew in her ing water. rate science from art if you changes gave him a deeper from it. But to begin to re- sionate about global envi- audience with a display of But even when art is not wanted to. Whether science appreciation for the arts and connect all of the senses that ronmental issues, and we life-size knitted artworks directly connected to sci- is intertwined with nature, humanities, which has made are responsible for a good hope that this exhibit en- that resembled animal pelts. ence, Eva Wagner, educa- human behavior or in the him into a more creative sci- drawing.” courages a wider range of Her artwork was meant to tion curator for the UMMA, process of art-making, like entist, he says. Putnam teaches art at the audience members to visit spread awareness of endan- believes that science is the art, science is everywhere By using scientifc data, St. Mark’s School in South- the museum to learn about gered animals. building blocks for artistic you look.” Putnam adds depth to a borough, Mass., where she science from a perspective In 2011, the UMMA dis- expression. Monday, March 30, 2015 The Maine Campus Culture • A8 Reviews MUSIC MOVIE GAME

Action Bronson “Kingsman: “Final Fantasy Type 0 HD” “Mr. Wonderful” The Secret Service”

ActionAtlantic Bronson Records Marv Films Square Enix

Derrick Rossignol Shane Verville Matt Baucum Editor in Chief RATING Contributor RATING Contributor RATING Without having even To some, “Kingsman: The Improved graphics, re- heard his music, Action Secret Service” could be con- balanced combat and a Bronson is a gigantic per- sidered a high energy enter- localization for a game sonality and he is capable tainment romp, but to others never before seen in Amer- of getting by on that fact 9 it might be a flm that can’t 6.5 ica. These are just some 4 alone. He recently fnished quite make up its mind. of the reasons you should hosting the frst season of “Kingsman” is about avoid “Final Fantasy Type his online Vice food show, 0 HD.” “Terry” and “The Rising” Eggsy, a teenager with great was cleverly done. Zero, a group of legendary “F---, That’s Delicious,” in Square Enix’s frst step borrow heavily from old- potential played by Taron “Kingsman” falls short soldiers. Each member has which he travels the world into the new generation of school R&B. There’s so Egerton, but because of his with its plot. Some may argue their own strengths and rapping, trying new foods, gaming consoles, “Type much going on but it all fts troubled upbringing and fare that the idea behind this movie weaknesses, and it’s a lot of cooking, talking to inter- 0 HD” is a remake of an together, comforting like a for causing mischief, has was to have something stylish fun picking between them esting everyday people, action adventure RPG pre- mosaic quilt made by your found himself behind bars. and entertaining that doesn’t to fll in your limited active playing basketball, hanging viously only available for grandmother but with few- After being unexpectedly take itself too seriously, and party, mixing and matching with celebrities like Mike Playstation Portable (PSP) er foral graphics. bailed out and taken under that may be true. Something their weapons and roles. Ditka and Riff Raff and in Japan. Receiving gener- Vocals are at the fore- the wing of a suave gentle- that can’t be ignored, howev- With each character comes generally doing whatever ally positive reviews, it’s front more often than not, man played by Colin Firth in er, is the fact that the feel of a slew of abilities and mag- we wants. no wonder the outcry for a but the complexity, vari- a fnely pressed suit, Eggsy the movie itself is incredibly ic spells to choose from. Action was a respected worldwide release was so ety and listenability of the fnds himself caught up in the mixed. Half of “Kingsman” You can choose to upgrade gourmet chef in New York loud. It’s unfortunate that backing tracks give them top secret dealings of a privat- feels like a young-adult novel their abilities and spells at before he decided to pursue what we fnally got was their own legs to stand on. ized spy organization. adaptation and the other half will. rapping, so the online space a 4-year-old, $60, poorly This all goes not to detract Being a spy is dangerous feels like a Quentin Taranti- While the game tries to that combines his main in- translated and poorly opti- from Action Bronson’s work, and one of their top spy no project. Through many of convince you early on that terests with his infectious mized port. abilities as a rapper, be- positions becomes open for Eggsy’s trials through boot- it’s worthwhile to level up persona made all kinds of The game’s PSP origins cause his fow and lyricism reselection after dealings with camp, the flm almost takes each and every character sense and enjoys a respec- are most obvious in its are both on point, spitting a light-heartedly diabolical on a “Hunger Games” type evenly, it quickly becomes tively sized audience, the graphics. They aren’t nec- rhymes that alternate from mastermind known as Valen- of feel, while the other half of apparent that some charac- most-watched episodes essarily bad, but a higher meaningful and seemingly tine, portrayed by Samuel L. the movie has a weird mix be- ters are much better than nearing a million views on resolution can only go so devoid of a meaning entire- Jackson, and his blade-legged tween an Austin Powers and a others. YouTube. far when the original con- ly, often in the same verse. assassin, Gazelle, played by James Bond flm. One particular charac- The timing of “Mr. sole came out a decade ago. “Uh, all I do is eat oys- Sofa Boutella. To fll the Walking away from the ter can teleport around the Wonderful,” Action’s de- There is also a heinous mo- ters / And speak six lan- vacant spot and become a theater, it could be very pos- feld of battle while fring but major label release, is tion blur in the game with guages in three voices,” he gentleman spy, Eggsy and a sible to perceive that the at foes from long range, unfortunate because March no way to turn it off. Play- raps in single “Actin’ Cra- group of other young hope- viewer just saw two differ- while another will skip has been a huge month in ers susceptible to motion zy.” He often raps about fuls fnd themselves in a boot- ent movies. Something that merrily in the background hip-hop: nobody will stop sickness won’t last more food, although the latter camp to hone their skills and would have been nice to see, playing a fute. Unfortu- talking about Kendrick La- than 10 minutes at a time. part likely isn’t true; it’s test their mental toughness. is some more consistency nately, if you do only play mar’s “To Pimp a Butter- Even if you’re not, you will lyrical acrobatics because What needs to be ad- toward the feel of the story, as a handful of characters, fy,” and releases from Earl most likely get headaches it’s fun. dressed frst, is that “King- and not so much on the action it can get annoying when Sweatshirt, Death Grips for any prolonged playing “You ain’t gotta wor- sman” is entertaining. The and stunt-work. This is a bal- you accidentally run into and others have also gen- period. ry ‘bout a thing, I got it characters are well-rounded ance that Director Matthew some sort of instant death erated a lot of buzz. Really, Running at about 30 covered / Why you think and the humor is quick, harsh Vaughn has done quite well trap, making whoever you March has been big for all hours to complete, it’s I’m out here actin’ crazy,” and witty. With the quick wit with his previous projects, were controlling unavail- of music: There’s new stuff recommended to just skip he continues in the song’s and semi-memorable lisp, such as “X-Men: First Class” able for the rest of the mis- from Sufjan Stevens, Tobi- every cutscene. The sto- hook. He’s acting crazy be- Valentine is almost more and “X-Men: Days of Future sion. as Jesso Jr., Madonna, Lau- ry is entirely unintelligi- cause when people have so likeable than the rest of the Past,” but didn’t necessarily The mission structures ra Marling, Modest Mouse, characters. Audiences will ble, at least your frst time many musical options, hav- maintain for “Kingsman.” themselves are straight- Death Cab for Cutie... ev- probably fnd themselves through. Allegedly, after ing a compelling brand is Another aspect of “Kings- forward. You are given an erybody. laughing at many of his lines completing the game three important, so Action Bron- man” that’s not so great is the objective, and an arrow So it’s a shame that “Mr. and violent antics — despite times, you will have seen son putting his wild, lov- blatant plug for McDonalds. pointing to that objective. Wonderful” is drowning in their better judgment. enough extra scenes to able personality on display Product placement is never Occasionally, there are such a prolifc month be- Even Boutella’s Gazelle make sense of what is go- is vital, and he knows that. considered to be a good idea, some unique objectives, cause, aside from perhaps is pretty memorable due to ing on. But, unless you’re “Mr. Wonderful” also unless you’re making fun of it like piloting magitek suits, Drake, Action Bronson has her high fying action scenes willing to go for the long has an ideal amount of like in “Wayne’s World.” The a staple of the series, or released the strongest, most and her trademark razor blade haul, don’t expect a mas- guest spots: enough to involvement of a commer- mounting turrets to fght idiosyncratic hip-hop al- legs. Another cool aspect terpiece out of the package. spice it up, not too much cialized product in the middle dragons. These moments bum of 2015. “Kingsman” has going for it- There’s also a lot of out where the spices over- of a scene can take the viewer stand out among the rest, “Mr. Wonderful” is a self is the stylization of scenes of place World War II im- whelm and you forget what out of it as the characters dis- but are far and few be- perfect refection of Ac- and camera work. The action agery. While there’s noth- you’re eating. Big Body cuss the enriching favors and tween. There is an interest- tion Bronson himself: He violence can be especially ing too offensive shown, Bes, who “F---, That’s De- quality of a fast-food chain. ing real time strategy min- doesn’t let his hip-hop get bloody and over-the-top, yet the game doesn’t really licious” viewers will recog- Understandably, the scene igame where you control in the way of his cooking, the choreographed move- do anything to warrant the nize, and Chauncy Sherod where Valentine sits down to and upgrade troops to take and in the same way, “Mr. ments captured at zoomed recreation of a faux Nazi lend a hand, but it’s Chance McDonalds is a joke, howev- over various towns in the Wonderful” doesn’t let rap- and unique camera angles regime, and it comes off as the Rapper who brings it er when it consistently is in each region, but those also ping get in the way of mu- make the scenes almost seem inappropriate and uncom- hardest in “Baby Blue,” frame and discussed, it comes only show up a handful of sic, an offense far too many like a dance. fortable. with the most innocently off as less about the scene be- times. rappers are guilty of. Mod- Something else that could The acting in this game maniacal verse of all time, ing less about a plot and more It’s incredibly diffcult ern hip-hop is arguably the be taken as a positive from is laughable and down- in which he lists what he about a sponsorship. Is this to recommend “Type 0 most instrumentally adven- “Kingsman,” is some of the right atrocious. Every line hopes happens to a girl who critique nitpicking? Maybe, HD” to anyone. There is a turous genre in popular mu- political satire this flm pro- will have you cringing and has wronged him. but really good movies can fairly deep character cus- sic today, but unlike Action vides in a few of its scenes. muting the volume on your “I hope there’s always usually get away with not tomization implemented, Bronson, so many rappers The flm doesn’t hesitate to television. Fortunately, snow in your driveway / I having blatant product place- allowing for tons of combi- are too hubristic and preoc- take jabs at political fgures there is an option to switch hope you never get off Fri- ment. nations of parties and strat- cupied with their own voic- and celebrity fgures around to Japanese voices with days / and you work at a Overall, “Kingsman” is an egies all played in a fairly es to let the instrumentals the world, including President subtitles, which actually Friday’s that’s always busy entertaining, if not somewhat enjoyable combat system. show their muscle. Barack Obama. It was some- boasts quite an impressive on Fridays,” he raps. confusing ride and should be If you’re willing to go the What’s more impres- what refreshing to see that no cast. But unless you speak It’s all good fun and enjoyed mostly by young- distance and sit through sive than the variety within particular public fgure was Japanese, you’ll be staring goes to show that it’s per- adult audiences. If viewers the game three times, per- “Mr. Wonderful” is how the ever explicitly mentioned or at all the subtitles on screen sonality that’ll make Ac- are looking for something haps the story will engage tracks infuenced by dispa- shown, but the idea of them trying to fgure out your tion Bronson stand above that has over-the-top action you more. There’s also the rate sources cohere with was conveyed and done so next objective rather than the pack. Building a mini and witty one-liners, then incentive of the much bet- each other. “Actin’ Cra- subtly at that. In one scene, paying attention to the ac- media empire is a good Kingsman provides. If view- ter, and more exciting “Fi- zy” and “Easy Rider” are there is a clear depiction of tion happening on screen. move, because Action ers are looking for a flm with nal Fantasy 15” demo that sons of psychedelia, “City Bronson could get by on Obama, as Valentine makes a a bit more substance and sto- It’s not all bad, though. comes packaged with the Boy Blues” is cut from the any part of it alone, but the deal with him privately in the ry, skipping this flm might The gameplay is actually game. But, just the demo is cloth of Carlos Santana’s depth of the music is what oval offce, yet you only see not be such a terrible idea. pretty entertaining. You not worth the money spent Mexican blues rock, and resonates most. the back of his head, which play as the entirety of Class on this game. Sports Monday, March 30, 2015 Baseball splits with Albany in home opener

Spencer Bergholtz Contributor

Last year, the University of Maine baseball team had to postpone their opening games due to snow on the feld. Sunday, the Black Bears were able to open their sea- son on time as they played host to the University at Albany Great Danes for a double-header. UMaine took down the Great Danes 4-3 in the frst game before dropping the second one 9-5. Black Bears top Albany Albany came out swing- ing the bats in the frst in- ning, scoring twice off of UMaine third-year starting pitcher Jake Marks. Alba- ny’s third-year leadoff hit- ter Will Miller got aboard with a walk, and then third- year shortstop Trevor De- Merritt hit a single up the middle. With two men on for the Great Danes’ third- year clean up hitter Matt Hinchey, stepped up and ripped one to left feld for a long single scoring two runs. Maine pitcher Jake Marks gave up two runs in four and a third innings Sunday afternoon. Kyah Lucky, Contributor Maine got to Albany’s third-year starting pitcher Geary on a sacrifce fy and liever, Terry Dugdale re- sacrifce fy later, the Black just like they did in the frst top frame. Brendan Ryan in the second cutting the lead to 2-1. placed Ryan after six sol- Bears had a 4-2 advantage. game of the doubleheader. Second-year Stephen inning when they scored a Despite the rough start id innings and struggled. The Great Danes tacked on Gelinas struggled, allowing Woods was the starting run thanks to the clever base for Marks, he settled down Maine fourth-year center- a run in the eighth when fve runs on six hits in just pitcher for Albany and running by third-year frst and held the Great Danes felder Sam Balzano hit a frst-year Shawn Blake 2.2 innings pitched, dig- struggled to fnd the strike baseman Brenden Geary. scoreless the next three and line drive single to right, scored on a felder’s choice ging Maine a deep hole ear- zone early. He walked three Geary got on with a walk a third innings pitched. starting off a three-run sev- to cut the lead to one, but ly. Fortunately for Gelinas, batters in which two of and then reached second UMaine head coach enth inning rally. Next up that was as close as Albany the Black Bear bullpen and them were walked on four off a single. With two men Steve Trimper decided to was third-year shortstop would get. bats had his back. pitches. The Black Bears on, third-year catcher Kev- go with the frst-year fame- Shane Bussey, who hit a Maine third-year closing Albany second-year couldn’t capitalize on his in Stypulkowski was at the thrower Justin Courtney slow bouncer to Albany’s pitcher Charlie Butler came shortstop Trevor DeMer- inability to fnd the strike plate and fooled Albany when two men reached base second baseman, who bob- in and sealed the deal in the ritt started off the two out, zone, allowing Woods to by showing bunt and then in the ffth inning. Court- bled it and was charged ninth inning for the Black frst inning hit parade by sneak away with just one pulling back, drawing in all ney came in and quickly with an error allowing both Bears. He made quick work singling to right feld with earned run despite the three the infelders including the ousted both Albany hitters runners to make it on safe- of the Great Danes, only no one on base. DeMerritt’s walks. Maine’s lone run of Great Danes third baseman he faced, getting the Black ly. Fourth-year UMaine having to face three batters. single was followed by an- the inning was by Balzano Adam Mund. Geary real- Bears out of a jam. He went captain Scott Heath stepped Black Bears fall in ex- other single by Hinchey. on an RBI ground out by ized the over commitment on to pitch the next three up at the perfect time, tying tras Then came back-to-back Geary. by Mund and took third innings, allowing just one the game by hitting an RBI The Maine Black Bears doubles for the Great Danes Maine brought in third- base. The very next pitch run and keeping the Great single to right, scoring Bal- gave the nod to second-year from frst-year Shawn Blake year reliever Logan Full- Stypulkowski hit a deep fy Danes in check. zano and advancing Bussey Jeff Gelinas. Albany came and Eric Mueller, giving out to center feld, scoring Third-year Albany re- to third. An RBI double and out again swinging hot bats Albany a 3-0 lead after the See Baseball on A10 ‘It’s just a game’ MLB National And the plight of female athletes everywhere League Preview Danielle Walczak In a pre-season captains’ of race, color, religion, sex, Spencer Bergholtz great campaign in 2014 and New York Mets have been Culture Editor meeting, the group unan- sexual orientation, includ- Contributor will seal the deal regularly under .500 for the past six imously voted that there ing transgender status and for Washington this year. seasons. Washington should “It’s just a game,” I re- should be no additional rules gender expression, national National League East The Miami Marlins are be looking in their rearview peated to myself as I walked outside the preexisting rules origin, citizenship status, The Washington Nation- the only team with an out- mirror for the whole season off the court after a one of the game. age, disability, genetic in- als won the division last year side shot of hanging with of 2015. point loss in my co-ed intra- People take intramurals formation or veteran status by an astonishing 17 games. the Nationals throughout the National League Cen- mural basketball game. It’s seriously. in employment, education, Every other team in the di- 2015 season. They crowned tral the mantra my mother gave We wanted to play basket- and all other programs and vision was under .500 on Giancarlo Stanton as the The National League me and I repeated to myself ball. Each team had to have activities.” the season posing no threat highest paid player in sports Central has historically been throughout my high school, two people of each gender So as the referees kind- to Washington. Washington history in a deal worth $325 dominated by the St. Louis collegiate — and now intra- on the foor at the same time; ly pointed out, the new co- doesn’t lack offense, coming million for 13 years. They Cardinals. Though there will mural — basketball careers. fair enough. It’s co-ed bas- ed basketball rule was not in the top 10 in runs scored also traded for All-Star sec- be some serious competition We lost our game, but ketball. That’s what we’re sexist or gendered because the past two years, and are ond baseman and stolen base for them this season. The not because we didn’t get all here for. Personally, I it explicitly states that both returning almost an identical leader Dee Gordon to add Chicago Cubs have stolen a shot off in time. No, my have a bunch of male friends “genders have to touch the lineup for 2015. speed and on base percent- a lot of the headlines this male teammate made a who I love playing basket- ball.” Not “a female has to This offseason Wash- age to the top of their batting past offseason by hiring a three-pointer right before ball with. My friends. My touch the ball.” ington bolstered their ros- order. brilliant new manager Joe the buzz- “It’s fair,” ter, making Maddon er which, they argued them stronger from Tam- if it count- with us. World Se- pa Bay, ed, would I get it: ries contend- and win- have put us “Being able to play, and I mean really they enforce ers then they ning the two points play, is to do so without special treatment the rules. were a year The Miami Marlins are the only team with Jon Lester ahead for because of my sex.” They don’t ago. Adding an outside shot of hanging onto the sweep- a win. We make them. former Cy Nationals throughout the 2015 season. stakes. lost because Danielle Walczak The exis- Young winner Lester was a female Culture Editor tence of the Max Scherzer the top from our rule itself is to an already pitcher on team failed the issue. stacked start- the market to touch the When ing rotation this off- ball on the fnal possession. peers. My equals. That’s it. will my ability as a basket- that consists of two aces in While the Nationals con- season and the Cubs did not “It’s just a game.” I said Yet, after the frst round ball player speak louder than Stephen Strasburg and Jor- tinue to improve, the Phila- hesitate to get after it, sign- to myself. “An intramural of games we received an my given organs? dan Zimmerman puts them delphia Phillies and Atlanta ing him to a six-year $155 game,” I added in an attempt email announcing the ad- Sports are possibly one of over the top. Braves continue to slide million deal. to convince myself it wasn’t dition of a new rule: “Once the most gendered activities. Pitching behind those down to the bottom of the Good pitching can win a big deal. In my 12 years of the ball gets into the front In formal settings, there are three all-star starters in the league. Atlanta made it ob- Championships, but not playing hoops, I’ve received court, a person from each usually “men’s teams” and back end of the rotation is the vious this offseason that they without scoring runs and my fair share of outlandish sex needs to touch the ball at “women’s teams.” Co-ed likes of Doug Fister and Gio are going in the direction to they did not add enough foul calls, but this felt differ- least once before a shot gets teams are left for “fun” time, Gonzalez. Both guys are tal- rebuild as they traded away power offensively to do that. ent. This wasn’t something taken. This doesn’t include a there are no offcial co-ed ented and more than proven talented players like Justin Chicago is one year away I did or didn’t do. This was fast break opportunity.” teams and a quick Google starters in this league. This Upton and Jason Heyward from being title contenders. my gender inhibiting my The University of search will reveal a whole starting rotation is something for a lot of minor league Pittsburgh continues to ability to play basketball in a Maine’s non-discrimination load of people who have special and it could put up prospects. The Phillies have grow coming off two con- way that allowed my team to notice states: “The Univer- opinions as to why there historic numbers this com- already dropped a spring secutive postseason appear- win a basketball game. I was sity of Maine does not dis- ing season. Closing pitcher training game to the Univer- angry. I still am. criminate on the grounds Drew Storen is coming off a sity of Tampa Bay and the See Game on A10 See Preview on A10 A10 • Culture The Maine Campus Monday, March 30, 2015 Game der and Sports,” that will to legitimize their position ity but more an underly- was playing with that I don’t difference — that to Wood- from A9 discuss this issue and many as athlete,” Woodard said. ing mentality that females’ have value as a teammate, ard might suggest men are others. One story they will “If they are ‘too masculine,’ physical capabilities are less player — I wasn’t legiti- naturally faster than women. pay close attention to is that they have an unfair advan- valuable than males and thus mized. Yet the race record holders never should be. of Dutee Chand. tage, if they are ‘too femi- they must be tended to in or- To begin addressing the in the male and female rac- Professional sports aside, Chand, India’s 18 and nine,’ they are not athletic der to play fairly. Letting me issue, Woodard suggest that es are only separated by 16 what these opinionated peo- under 100-meter champion enough.” play fairly would be letting we realize athleticism and minutes. The frst Boston ple show a discrepancy be- and a front-runner for the Many argue for the ne- me get that “and one” on the strength are not inherent or Marathon occurred in 1897 tween the societal validity of the Olympics. When she cessity of rules that give guy defending me without fxed. and women were not al- women’s and men’s sports. demonstrated a too-high lev- everyone a “fair chance” blowing a whistle because I “We tend to focus on in- lowed until 1972. “The majority of these el of natural testosterone she like the new co-ed basket- didn’t pass to a male on my dividual factors like diet, “I’d say female mara- issues have their root in the was banned from competing ball one or the necessity of team frst. workout regimens, and natu- thoners have come a long assumption that the male until she lowered it either government rulings like Ti- Another anecdote for em- ral body strength in order to way in a rather short period body is naturally stronger through surgery or testoster- tle IX. As someone who has phasis: Pick-up basketball at determine one’s athleticism, of time. If women had been and ‘built’ for athletic com- one-suppressant drugs. The experienced the benefts of the recreation center. Nine but we have to look beyond given the space to compete petition,” Jennie Woodard, International Association of government mandates like male players, one female the individual to see the long from the start, imagine the professor in the Women’s, Federal Athletics ruled her Title IX, I feel a deep sense (that’s me). Everyone picks term social effects. Like records those early women Gender and Sexuality Stud- testosterone level was that of gratitude for those who who they will guard. My education or government, might have set,” Woodard ies Department and Honors in the range of “male,” giv- came before me and paved team is on offense frst and sports functions as an insti- said. Preceptor, said. “Though ing her an unfair advantage. the way, playing in hallways no one gaurds me. “Who’s tution with a long history.” I feel lucky and thankful biological research does in- Chand refuses to comply, instead of gyms and getting going to guard her?” asks Woodard provided the UMaine Intramural sports dicate that the male body telling the New York Times, ridiculed for their athlet- someone on the other team. example of qualifying times has allowed me the op- might have certain advan- “I feel that it’s wrong to ic desires so I could get a Nothing. I play two pos- to enter the Boston Mara- portunity to play with my tages, the larger problem have to change your body fair chance at playing. I’m sessions and score before thon. Men age 18 to 34 have male and female friends in comes in how to legitimize for sport participation.” thankful for the opportuni- someone picks me up — be- to meet a three hour fve the same setting. Howev- the female athlete.” “The idea that the male ties it has provided me. grudgingly. minutes time in a previous er, being able to play, and Woodard is teaching a body is naturally more ath- But rules like the co-ed I wasn’t acknowledged race to qualify. For women I mean really play, is to do Woman and Gender Studies letic creates a condition basketball rule are not as as existing. It’s not rules the time is three hours and so without special treatment class next fall called “Gen- where women often have much an attempt at equal- but the opinion of people I 35 minutes — a 30-minute because of my sex.

Preview acquired right felder Jason in their outfeld, one of them Baseball would not slow down the ninth inning as Fullmer was from A9 Heyward from Atlanta this Matt Kemp coming from the from A9 Maine offense. Stypulkow- getting tired. There was offseason, exactly the guy division rival Dodgers, with ski was walked and then no offense the frst couple they needed to help out this the other being Justin Upton batted in by a double to the of extra innings — no one ances and are loaded with at times inconsistent offense. who put up stellar numbers mer in the third inning and right-center feld gap by could seem to fnd a way on young talent. They hands Jhonny Peralta is back at in Atlanta. he pitched a gem. Fullmer frst-year Chris Garabedian. base. down have the best batting shortstop. Standout catcher The Dodgers lost two of kept the Black Bears in the The Black Bears ended the Maine found life in the order in the division. A as Yadier Molina is returning their best players in Matt contest the entire game, ffth inning down by just bottom of the ninth with well as Andrew McCutchen, to the diamond off a suc- Kemp and Hanley Ramirez. as he went 5.1 shutout in- one run at 5-4. fourth-year Garabedian sin- the second best player in all cessful recovery offseason However, they flled those nings and allowing just one As Fullmer continued gling to left feld and fourth- of baseball. Look for Pitts- from his oblique injury. Mo- voids with the signings out hit and zero walks. Full- to work his magic, Maine year Brian Doran lining one burgh to be a serious threat lina should be calling the Howie Kendricks and Jim- mer was mixing up pitches kept producing at the plate up the middle for a single. this year to St. Louis. majority of the games this my Rollins. beautiful- First-year The Cardinals remain season behind the dish at Regular season phenom ly, keeping Bobby Bren- the team to beat in the di- full strength. If frst base- Clayton Kershaw remains as hitters off nan hit a hard vision this coming season. man Matt Adams and sec- their lead guy in the pitching balanced ground ball The Cards’ pitching rotation ond baseman Kolten Wong staff, fresh off winning the and con- Sunday, the Black Bears were able to start to the second looks better than it has in can continue to emerge in Cy Young award in 2014. stantly their season on time as they played host to baseman for a recent years. If there was a this system look for the Car- Unfortunately, when playoff guessing. the University at Albany Great Danes for a routine dou- problem, it would be there dinals to have another deep time emerges he never seems Maine double-header. ble play. that there is too many op- postseason run. to be able to come through was down The 10th tions, which is a good prob- National League West for Los Angeles. Unlike the 5-1 head- inning was lem to have. Last year it was strictly San Francisco Giants ace ing into rough for With the likes of Adam a two-car race for the divi- Madison Bumgarner who the bottom Maine and Wainwright leading the sion title between the Los single-handedly led the Gi- of the ffth their closing charge, followed by former Angeles Dodger and the ants to a World Series title and the bats fnally woke for him. In the sixth in- pitcher Charlie Butler. ace John Lackey and Lance San Francisco Giants. But last October. The Giants are up. Third-year Black Bears ning with two outs, Chap- Albany went off in the Lynn. Michael Wacha is the team to look out for is quietly turning into a dynas- shortstop Shane Bussey pell and Geary got on base 10th inning, tallying four also looking like a different the San Diego Padres, mak- ty these days, winning three got on with a leadoff walk with back to back walks for runs and putting the game player so far this year as he ing all types of moves this of the past fve World Series that was then followed Kevin Stypulkowski, who out of reach at 9-5. Maine dominates teams in Spring past offseason. They added titles. They may not win the up by Heath rocketing a smacked one to right feld was held scoreless in the Training. Also, the fnal spot James Shield’s who led the division this year, but watch two run shot to right feld. for a game-tying RBI dou- latter half of the inning, and of the rotation is a competi- destined driven Royals to the for them to sneak in as a This forced Albany to go ble. ended up splitting the dou- tion between three very for- World Series last year to be Wild Card team and do what to their bullpen and take Maine brought in closing ble header with the Albany midable pitchers. St. Louis their ace. Also two all-stars they do best: win it all. out Woods. A new pitcher pitcher Charlie Butler in the Great Danes. Monday, March 30, 2015 the MAINE CRAPUS This is all fake. Please don’t freak out. President Susan hunter lands skateboarding’s frst 1260-degree spin

Derrick Rossignol community and am excit- School, was amazed by the Editor in Chief ed about the success of the agility of Hunter, who be- ‘Women in Leadership’ gan her career at UMaine What was already a suc- week,” Hunter said. “I had in 1987 as an adjunct pro- cessful week for University a lot of adrenaline after the fessor. of Maine President Susan ceremony, so I did what I al- “When she landed that, Hunter took an unprece- ways do with pent-up ener- I fipped s---, dude,” Mul- dented turn as she broke a gy: I grabbed my board and len said. “It’s the craziest long-standing skateboard- headed to the skate park at thing I’ve ever seen, man. I ing world record on the the Y.” told mom about it, and then same day she was offcially Hunter, whose favorite grandma said her brother installed as the 20th presi- skateboard was self-assem- went to high school with dent and frst female pres- bled with a Plan B Felipe her. F---ing nuts.” ident of the University of Onyx 7.75” deck, Thun- “I’m also impressed with Maine. der Sonora Lo 145 Black how effective Hunter has After the March 26 cer- trucks, Bones Super Reds been as a leader, guiding the emony for Hunter at the bearings and Spitfre For- state’s land grant universi- Collins Center for the Arts, mula Four Classic Blue & ty during a time when it is which was the cumulative White 54mm wheels, had dealing with budget issues event of UMaine’s “Wom- previously completed a and myriad other troubles,” en in Leadership” week, a 1080-degree rotation “a few Mullen added. series of events meant to times,” but never imagined Hawk congratulated highlight how women have the possibility of a 1280-de- Hunter for the accomplish- shaped the UMaine com- gree rotation. ment in a tweet on March munity, Hunter visited the “I felt good and fgured I 28, writing, “Congrats to skatepark at the Old Town might get a 1080 off, but as UMaine President Susan YMCA, which she has fre- I was going up, the tails of Hunter on the 1280. Re- quented since she began her my suit jacket were fapping spect.” tenure at UMaine in 1991, more wildly than usual, and “He tweeted about me?! and completed the frst re- I thought, ‘Cheese and rice: Wow, that’s fantastic. I corded 1260-degree spin. is it 1280 day?’” grew up on the ‘Tony Hawk Skateboarding icon Tony Witnesses say Hunter en- Pro Skater’ games,” Hunter, Hawk set record for most in- tered the Old Town YMCA who had been a full-time air rotations in competition with a level of confdence faculty member at UMa- when he pulled of a 900-de- they had not seen before. ine for eight years when gree rotation, or two-and- “I mean, she’s the best the frst game in the “Tony a-half spins, at the 1999 X one here anyway and she Hawk Pro Skater” series Games. Several other skate- pretty much runs this place, was released in 1999, said. boarders have completed a but I’ve never seen that look When asked about the 1080-degree rotation, but in her eye before. She knew broader impact of “Women a 1260 — three-and-a-half something was going to in Leadership” week, Hunt- spins — was previously un- happen,” YMCA employee er responded, “I can’t even heard of. Craig Barren said. think about that right now, “I appreciate the recog- Fellow skateboarder man. I’m too stoked. I just nition bestowed upon me John Mullen, a 10th-grade want to thank my sponsor, by the University of Maine student at Old Town High Red Bull. Ahh!” Photos courtesy Flickr and File photo, Illustration by Derrick Rossignol, Editor in Chief Bearfest raises over $70k, UMS merges only 27 bear-related deaths with University of New Brunswick to create North Atlantic super- school Lauren Abbate the most northeastern Ca- News Editor nadian province. Altogeth- er the international system The University of Maine will serve more than 50,000 System (UMS) Board of students in their quest for Trustees has announced educational excellence. plans to merge the system’s The slogan for the sys- academic and administra- tem, “One University for tive functions with the Uni- all of the Gulf of Maine” versity of New Brunswick is being applied quite lit- (UNB), creating the Uni- erally to the merging of the versity of the North Atlan- schools, with each of the 11 Photos courtesy Flickr, Illustration by Derrick Rossignol, Editor in Chief tic System (UNAS). This campuses offering the ex- decision is the first instance act same degree and course Derrick Rossignol thing that’s going to help stepped up and brought no House of Pizza owner of a public university sys- offerings. Editor in Chief a lot of people,” BearFest great ideas to the table,” Thomas Shanos. “And we tem attempting to bridge The redundant deci- co-chair Cameron Barril- he said. “Basically, my job were sure to tell everybody the education divide across sion to not differentiate The fourth annual leaux said. “These kids was to get out of the way to avoid getting grease on international borders. the campuses was made, BearFest 12-hour dance really need it and we’re and let them do their thing. yourselves, because that “At this point, we’re as always, with students marathon held at the Uni- thrilled to be able to give It wouldn’t have been pos- bears absolutely love that. really interested in seeing in mind — particularly so versity of Maine, which it to them. sible without the excellent They can’t get enough of what the structure Uni- students wouldn’t have to aims to raise money for “Not that many people collaborative culture we dancing, grease-covered versity of Maine System sacrifice a desired location Children’s Miracle Net- died this year, so that’s a created in this committee. humans. can do outside of Maine,” for educational reasons ac- work of Eastern Maine real plus,” he added. “Ev- For example, [committee “The movement and University of the North cording to Connor Scott, Healthcare Systems, erybody who listened to member Greg Summers] smells overstimulate their Atlantic Dean of Students Student Representative to missed its fundraising us when we said not to advised against the salm- senses and the bears really Robert Dana said. “As a the newly formed UNAS goal of $75,000, but still provoke the bears with sa- on stream race, and we all lose all control,” he added. system we’ve done such an Board of Trustees. managed to bring in over vory, aromatic meats made agreed cutting that attrac- Surviving participants outstanding job bringing “We want students to $70,000. Exact figures it to the end of the night, tion would save a lot of agree that that event’s im- educational opportunities feel that they don’t have to were not available at press so we’re excited about lives.” pact is undeniable and are to students in every coastal leave home to gain a col- time. Only 27 students that. It’s all for a fantastic Orono House of Pizza thankful to be a part of it. cove and pine grove across lege education,” Scott said. passed away during this cause.” was happy to donate 100 “It’s a fun night and this great state, it’s about “By having such an exces- year’s event as bear-related Barrilleaux was in pizzas to the event because we’re really helping kids time we lend some of our sive number of campuses, deaths were lowered, down charge of the event’s ex- they realized the impor- who need it, so there’s no know-how to our friends we’re really driving home from 32 during last year’s ecutive committee for the tance of BearFest. reason not to come,” par- across the St. John River.” the notion that a college ex- event. first time this year, and “It’s great what these ticipant Shannon Saunders UNAS will be composed perience can be found right “It’s great to get the he gives all credit to the kids are doing and we’re said. “Just make yourself of the seven former UMS in your backyard.” UMaine community having 19-person group. happy to help in whatever campuses across Maine and fun and involved in some- “Everybody really way we can,” said Oro- See Bearfest on B2 the four UNB campuses in See Integration on B3 B2 • News The Maine Campus Monday, March 30, 2015

Bearfest thing is about,” committee from B1 member Dan Kale said. “It’s a shame about Sa- UMaine ends use of energy mantha, Tom, Dom, Alex, look big if one of the bears Jason, Teddy and Nick, but Derrick Rossignol er is absolutely the necessary board outlined an Energy Motor vehicles will also gets too close and you’ll be the other kids seemed to Editor in Chief route,” Brooke Lyons-Justus, Offense Fee that will be not be allowed on campus, fine.” have a lot of fun and were co-founder of the student charged to those found to be and the board is currently There were plenty of fun very appreciative of our ef- The University of Maine and faculty coalition Divest in violation of the policy. The looking into ways to repur- activities and attractions forts.” System Board of Trustees UMaine, said. fee will start at $500 and in- pose the parking lots. Park- for participants to enjoy: The committee members voted unanimously to divest The complete withdrawal crease in value with each re- ing Services will also be food, dancing, music, a who lived to wake up the the system’s direct holdings from energy use will have peat offense. downsized and their main re- bouncy house and a panic following morning are al- from coal companies in early broad implications on every “We know that the pun- sponsibility will be to ensure room for when the bears’ ready optimistic about next February, but this week, the aspect of life and academia at ishment is severe, but we proper use of bicycle racks. tempers were beyond con- year and hope to raise even board took the next step to UMaine. Online courses will feel it is just,” the board “This sucks,” a statement trol. more money for charity. reduce UMaine’s impact on no longer be offered, nor will wrote. “The fee is meant to from Parking Services said. Some of the children “We had a great time the environment: beginning use of electricity-dependent be a strong deterrent. We are During the winter months, who the event was direct- and learned a lot from this with the Fall 2015 semester, technology on campus of any actually going easy on the students are encouraged to ly benefitting were also year’s event,” Barrilleaux UMS will no longer use en- kind be allowed. students: We quantifed an wear warm clothing to cope in attendance to enjoy the said. “We’re going to keep ergy of any kind on any of its “Starting in Fall 2015, astronomically large fgure with the colder conditions evening with BearFest or- it pretty much the same campuses, including UMa- students will no longer be for the cost of damaging the the dorms will face. Students ganizers and participants. next year and only change ine. permitted to have laptops, planet in such a way, and we are also encouraged to take “I had a lot of fun,” a few things because it “Divesting from coal was cell phones, tablet com- cut it down from our initial public transportation to and 9-year-old Bobby Long went so well last night, but a great frst step in protect- puters, calculators, Google number signifcantly.” from campus, and to utilize said. “Everybody was very we hope the changes we do ing our endowment from a Glass, smart watches, digital Students are encouraged effcient whale-fat lanterns. nice to me. I had cotton make will really push us dying industry, but basically watches, video game sys- to bring their own candles or “We realize this may de- candy and a black bear over the top. all types of energy sources tems, televisions or LED belt other non-electrically depen- crease enrollment, but if we knocked me over!” “We’ll probably have are going to sap our planet of buckles,” the board wrote in dent sources of heat and light don’t take these steps now, “It’s great having the fewer lights next year: the its life one way or another, so a press release. to classes and dorms, and to there will be no students left kids here because it re- strobes really bothered the abandoning energy altogeth- In a press release, the be careful with open fames. to enroll,” the board wrote. minds us of what the whole bears,” he added. UMaine lowers thermostat fve degrees System uses money to hire new administrative position

Danielle Walczak er classrooms in February. hot,” Squelcher said. “We had no idea it would decoration in the offce in Demeritt said. “It’s a great Culture Editor After many students had Along with 200 other save us this much money, Winslow Hall is a framed opportunity for the system, hot fashes and found them- students, Squelcher made though,” Dana said. 150 Years of UMaine to have the funds to bring in The University of Maine selves sweating in classes, a petition and brought it to The students who pro- bumper sticker. The stick- such a practiced person.” voted to lower its buildings’ coming in from the cold of Dean of Students Robert tested had a areas of impact ers had been widely spread On the ground students thermostats fve degrees in Orono’s winter weather. Dana. The group staged a that they wanted to focus across campus in previous are pleased with more com- a landmark decision that “I was wearing tank tops fve-minute sit-in in the Of- on called “hot-spots.” The weeks. fortable classrooms but will generate money to aide under my three outdoor lay- fce of Student Life. It was areas included: Fogler Li- “The Board feels it nec- won’t feel the impact of the school’s failing budget. ers,” Susie Squelcher said. UMaine’s biggest student brary, Dunn Hall, Little essary to hire a new em- the ruling until next winter The University plans Squelcher, a third-year protest since the 1960s. Hall, Honors buildings and ployee to show the system when the snow begins to to harness the $1 million climate sciences student, Dana spoke with students Neville 100. offce how the Orono cam- fall again. generated by the shift and said she had to start taking immediately after returning “The third foor of the pus works,” Director of “Hopefully they remem- put it back towards hiring a shower before and after from a meeting he had be- library feels like the Saha- Public Affairs for the Uni- ber to turn down the heat a temporary administrative school to combat her exces- fore the sit-in. ra,” Fourth-year political versity of Maine System next winter,” second-year position. sive sweating, occasionally “It is part of the Univer- science student Carrie Tem- Dan Demeritt said. Engineering student Tom “With our current cen- taking a break mid-day to sity of Maine’s responsibil- patta said during the sit-in. Demeritt said the new Farenwitz said. “Its all tralization of the University shower at the New Balance ity to create a learning envi- The new position created hire will likely be from an well and good now that it’s of Maine System, we feel Student Recreation Center. ronment that’s comfortable with the excess funds will outside third-party frm spring outside but hopeful- it necessary to hire more “As someone learning for all our students no mat- aid the move of the UMa- practiced in acquainting ly I won’t have to transition people to help the transition about environmental deg- ter their perspiration level,” ine System’s offce to the government or managerial back to shorts next Novem- to where the students are,” radation, I think I shouldn’t Dana said. Orono campus. If there are groups to the parties they ber.” Board of Trustees Chair have to take two showers Dana said when students any funds left over they will serve. The University of Maine Samuel Collins said. a day and waste water just came to him, he brought the use the money to make their “We hope the new hire hopes to have thermostats The change came after because the classrooms I’m idea to the Board of Trust- new work space more com- can help us get a sense of adjusted by the end of the students protested for cool- in all day are excessively ees. fortable. Currently the only what Orono is really like,” month. The Grove Orono ranked among fnest college housing complexes in the U.S. Anthony Panciocco grades was personalized Sport Editor waterfalls in many of the apartments. The often troubled “My ceiling has been Grove housing complex leaking consistently for was named the fnest col- the last three weeks and lege complex to live at in no matter how much I call, the United States by a Col- nobody has come to fx it,” lege Ranker poll last week, Grove resident Brianna beating out apartment Roy said. “We have buck- complexes from around ets all over the house to the country in what is catch the water. It’s awful.” widely considered a turn- The waterfalls use re- around from where the Or- cycled water to create a ono housing complex was tropical experience, which just months ago. Grove executives believe The Grove has often- has been benefcial to times been criticized for students during the cold raucous partying and a lack winters. The newfound of responsibility for resi- decorations will reportedly dents’ issues, which was be used to create a para- highlighted by last fall’s dise-type ambiance. move-in weekend that fea- The Grove also add- tured dirty apartments and ed plants to many of the poor living conditions. apartments to compliment The administration at the waterfalls, which got The Grove was able to get residents talking. things under control, but it “I wear a surgical mask wasn’t easy. in my living room because The Grove is planning to dip their gates in gold to celebrate the ranking, though they will still remain useless. File Photo “We’ve really tried to the smell of mold is over- listen to our tenants and powering,” Grove resident and were originally put “None of my chairs tually revamping their fur- really think that our actions correct whatever prob- Dylan Whitaker said. “It’s in a few apartments but have more than three legs,” niture from the past instead have made that clear.” lems that they may have really not healthy. I’m have now been expanded resident Phil Holmes said. of spending money on new Jones went on to ex- had with our apartments,” also pretty sure it’s illegal to more than half of the “One has two legs so it just chairs and sofas. plain that next week, The Adam Jones, head of fa- to just ignore us when we apartments. sits on the ground. It really “We really hope that Grove will be going over cilities at The Grove, said. complain about hazardous Furniture has also been isn’t a chair anymore, it’s these changes are as ben- its plowing program to “I think it’s evident in the conditions.” revamped, with more ab- just debris. We are running efcial to residents as we ensure that in the coming changes that we made that The plants, which are stract, modern furniture out of places to sit and it’s think that they are,” Jones months, snowstorms will we listened to our resi- reportedly indigenous to being added to apartments really inconvenient.” said. “Our frst concern is not be as inconvenient dents.” the Orono area, are grown to give them a more clean, The Grove has made an making sure our residents as they had been for resi- One of the major up- specifcally for the Grove modern feel. effort to save costs by ac- get what they paid for and I dents. Monday, March 30, 2015 The Maine Campus News • B3

Lauren Abbate a criminal trespass warning March 26 News Editor and was referred to Judicial UMPD received a Res- Affairs. 12:04 a.m. - Bluntman ident Assistant complaint March 21 and Tokin’ of underage drinking and March 23 disorderly conduct on the 9:35 a.m. - My spidey Offcers on routine patrol third foor of Androscoggin Police sense is struggling 11:24 p.m. - Stretch of Rangeley Road pulled Hall. When offcers arrived marks over a car with the license to they found frst-year stu- Orono Fire and Rescue plate, “Batmobile” after the dents Wonder Woman and responded to the Alfond Ice UMPD received a com- vehicle rolled through a stop Catwoman engaged in a Beat Arena Saturday morning, af- plaint of disorderly con- sign when exiting campus. full blown brawl in the third The best from UMaine’s fnest ter the University of Maine duct at Hilltop Dining Hall When offcers approached foor common room. After Police Department (UMPD) during the Late Night meal the window they detect- separating the the women, discovered that a student hours. When offcers arrived ed an odor of marijuana as offcers detected signs of was trapped in the rafters to the scene they found frst- the driver, Batman, rolled intoxication and foul play, of the roof. Spiderman, 21, year student, The Incredible down the window. Batman with both women exhibiting had been drinking at Friday Hulk, sitting amongst the told offcers that he was in glassy eyes, slurred speech night’s hockey game and wreckage of the destroyed a hurry because he was late and an overwhelming when a friend dared him, dining hall. Witnesses told to pick up a calzone he had amount of shredded cloth- began weaving an intricate offcers that Hulk turned ordered from Orono House ing. Wonder Woman told web in the pitches of the green with rage after the of Pizza. After the offcers offcers that Catwoman had roof. The friend, presum- tater-tots ran out and began requested to search the ve- stolen her “magic” bracelets ably afraid of being caught throwing tables through the hicle, Batman handed over and accused her of being an with illegal possession of al- windows. The total dam- a half smoked blunt. The “unloyal trap queen.” Cat- UMPD cohol in the student section, age was valued at $10,000. passenger, Robin, also gave woman was uncooperative neglected to tell anyone of Hulk was summonsed for offcers a mason jar contain- with offcers, responding to Spiderman’s predicament. malicious destruction of ing marijuana. Both Batman questions with an inaudi- By the time responders were property and for possession and Robin were summonsed ble hiss. Both women were able to free him from the f- of marijuana after police for possession of marijuana. escorted to their respective bers of his own web, it was found a zip lock bag in the March 28 dorms and charged with il- estimated that he had been remnants of his shredded legal consumption of alco- trapped in the roof for 12 clothing. 1:13 a.m. - Wonderful hol by a minor. hours. Spiderman was given cat fght

Integration from B1

While this effort to bring Maine educational ideals to Canadians in the far reach- es of New Brunswick had good-samaritan intentions, Homeland Security offi- cials became concerned with the travel required be- cause a third of the system is located across an interna- tional border. “To be honest, we didn’t think about the logistics of having a system going across international lines, we just jumped at the op- portunity to broaden our presence. But once Home- land Security got wind of this merger the whole passport issue became a big reality,” Newman said. To apply to Homeland Security regulations and further streamline the sys- tem, all UNAS faculty and administrative positions have been centralized through The University of the North Atlantic at Au- gusta’s Bangor campus — meaning that this will be the only campus with professors actually in the classroom. At the 10 other campuses, students will be A farewell to UMaine ceremony was held on the Univeristy Mall, defated balloons are the only remaining UMS artifacts. Danielle Walczak, Culture Editor connected with professors via webcam for class and program that connect all 10 roll out at the beginning of Drive, Tinder and Face- do whatever the Board of ing for most of the UNAS advising purposes. of the campuses. At pres- the fall semester. time to create a super-serv- Trustees tells us to, but this campuses. However en- The former UMaine IT ent moment, the depart- “Essentially, we’re go- er of information,” Chief could certainly crash and rollment at the former Uni- department, located in the ment says “we are working ing to be merging Black- Information Securities Of- burn.” versity of Southern Maine basement of Shibles Hall on it,” but does not sounds board, Mainestreet, First- ficer John Forker said. “I Applications for the campus, now University of in Orono, Maine has been hopeful that the system Class, Owl, My Mathlab, really have no idea if this 2015-2016 academic year the North Atlantic at Port- tasked with creating the will be ready in time for its Matlab, GMail, Google is going to work, we just are currently plummet- land, is up 10 percent. Sports Monday, March 30, 2015 What’s In The Water At UMaine?

UMaine women’s basketball coach Richard Barron emerging from the sewers. Photos courtesy Flickr and File photo, Illustration by Derrick Rossignol, Editor in Chief

Anthony Panciocco small amount of trenbolone conditions. This apparently said, we’ll be drinking ex- basketball have began a pe- son drew to a close. Sport Editor acetate in the water; enough did not stop the coaching clusively tap water until tition with nearly 500 sign- “I drank the water myself to build extra muscle mass staff from flling the water they change it.” ees asking for more chemi- and it defnitely had an ef- The University of Maine and increase speed if con- jugs at practice with faucet UMaine athletic director cals in the water in the hope fect on me,” Barron said. “I women’s basketball team sumed enough. water. Karlton Creech expressed that the women’s basketball played off my hair turning has been reborn in the last “We started looking into “The water seemed fne concern for the players’ team would go even further pink as a Play4Kay fund- two years, though it may the possibility of something to me,” associate head coach safety, but praised the in- next year. raising ploy but to be honest have less to do with the in the water after a petition Todd Steelman said. “I reg- novation from the coaching “I originally put my name with you, I think it was the matchup zone defense or in November,” graduate ularly flled the water jugs staff. on the petition to make the water.” the stellar play of third-year student Molly Hutchinson and once it got done steam- “On one hand you have a water cleaner,” longtime Barron continued to say forward Liz Wood and may said in reference to a public ing, it turned from its origi- coaching staff that ignored Orono resident Donna Ly- that he was going to start have more to do with what petition demanding cleaner nal shade of orange-yellow hazardous water,” Creech ons said. “But after seeing next season with a “half off they’ve been drinking. drinking water. “It took us a to a drinkable pale yellow said. “And on the other the excitement that was Black Bear Water night” at Graduate science stu- while to analyze everything, and seemed fne.” hand you have a team that women’s basketball last the Cross Insurance Center. dents at the University of but there’s defnitely enough “I saw a difference in won the America East regu- season, I’m leading the way Men’s ice hockey head Maine recently discovered there to build mass.” their conditioning, though I lar season and had their best on the latest petition to put coach Red Gendron and an anomaly in the Orono The water in Orono has thought it was more of our season since 2004.” more toxins in the water.” men’s basketball coach Bob water supply that suggests been under scrutiny in the revamped training programs While the city of Orono Barron admitted to hav- Walsh were also seen furi- that some of the successes recent months with resi- than something in the wa- is already looking into ways ing his suspicions raised ously flling Gatorade buck- of the women’s basketball dents complaining of discol- ter,” head coach Richard to make the water cleaner, when his hair turned a ets with tap water outside team. The students found a oration and poor drinking Barron said. “That being fans of UMaine women’s peculiar color as the sea- the feld house Friday night. ‘AND1 Tour’ is totally Humans vs. Zombies the best bet for MLB becomes D1 sport Anthony Panciocco the second.” terfy or something.” Anthony Panciocco ident Peter Sprague said. bandanas to be used as gre- Sports Editor The idea behind the And- The game itself will be Sport Editor “We’ve put a lot of hard nades and zombie identify- 1 tour is to promote a more largely the same, though work into this program and ing bandanas, respectively. Attendance at baseball exciting league, where play- players will now be able to Athletics have long been to have it fnally pay off on UMaine faculty was ex- games the last few years ers are encouraged to show earn “style points” that can a point of pride for the Uni- a large scale is a big deal for cited for the new sport, par- have been declining as sup- off their athleticism and go towards an extra run or versity of Maine and the us.” ticularly men’s ice hockey port for America’s favor- creativity in acrobatic plays out in close situations. Black Bear family will have UMaine was selected out coach Dennis “Red” Gen- ite past time has dwindled. and trick shots. All-Star weekend will a new team to root for soon. of the nearly 1000 campuses dron, who is known for his While some have suggested Some traditionalists also be revamped, as interest University of Maine ath- worldwide that have hosted support of UMaine athletics. a pitch clock to speed up the balked at the idea of a fash- in the weekend has declined. letic director Karlton Creech such games to be the frst “CONGRATS to @Hu- pace of the game or short- ier, less traditional league in The Home Run Derby will announced via press release NCAA recognized team. mansvsZombies, we are ening the season to make a show of support for what remain largely the same, Thursday afternoon that While they are just the frst HAPPY to have you in the games matter more, Com- they believe to be a slippery though hitters will have the the popular campus game to be recognized, it will #BLACKBEARS family,” missioner Bud Selig has slope started by emotional opportunity to earn a second “Humans vs. Zombies” had hardly be the last. Sources Gendron tweeted shortly af- found the answer. players such as David Ortiz point with a celebration, or been accepted as a Division say that the University of ter the announcement. Friday morning, Com- and Carlos Gomez. home run “pimp.” I sport. New Hampshire is looking While participants can missioner Bud Selig an- “This is an insult to the “I’m glad we can fnally “It’s a privilege to an- to develop a DI team. sign up instead of being nounced that the second institution that has given us give the people what they nounce the integration of “We are excited that selected for the team as is half of the season would be so much,” New York Yan- want,” Red Sox designated such a prestigious bi-annu- UMaine was willing to take custom with other DI sports, replaced with what he calls kees catcher Brian McCann hitter David Ortiz said. “I al event to our Division I on a more competitive dy- scholarships will be given the “And-1 Tour” leg of the said. “First we have guys can’t wait to get out there athletic programs,” Creech namic to their competitions,” out to the top performers regular season. Partnering jogging around the bases and give them a show.” said. “We’re always looking NCAA President Mark Em- from the last several years’ with the popular basketball when they hit a home run, The All-Star game will for ways to improve our- mert said. “This could be the games and those that prove team in which trickshots and pitchers celebrating big also be revamped, where selves as an athletic depart- gateway we’ve been looking themselves to be above the showboating are a normalcy, strikeouts, and now we have each team will be able to ment and this is just another for to develop what we en- rest of the competition in Selig believes the new pro- an And-1 tour. It’s a slippery select two players from the example of that. vision to be a cornerstone of this fall’s inaugural game. gram will inject life into an slope, man.” And-1 Tour who will serve “Humans vs. Zombies”, the NCAA and UMaine has Interest for the sport have ailing league. McCann’s sentiments as guest players. In the mix which attracts nearly 250 the pedigree to make that soared, with registration “While baseball has been were echoed by a slew of will be The Professor Hot students twice a year, has happen.” numbers expected to double foundering in the shadow of former players and coaches, Sauce, Sik Wit It and Flash. been a growing event on In addition to the attention last year’s records. fashy sports like basketball though not everybody was “While I don’t really un- campus since its adoption and revenue that the Univer- Money for the scholar- and football, we needed to against the change. derstand what’s going on, if six years ago. Founded by sity will gain, NERF blasters ships will be taken from the do something drastic,” Se- “I love it,” Dodgers out- it’s going to help the game the Alpha Delta Fraternity and New Balance have both University of Maine men’s lig said. “This opportunity felder Yasiel Puig said. “I’ve I’m all for it,” MLB analyst on campus, this promotion signed on as sponsors for the basketball team, whose un- with And-1 really allows us been stifed by the crusty old Peter Gammons said. has been a long time coming. team. NERF will donate 200 derwhelming performance to keep our tradition in the rules of this league and this Ty Cobb reportedly was “I would be lying to you NERF guns while New Bal- the last two seasons has re- frst half of the season and new system will allow me to rolling in his grave at the if I said this wasn’t on our ance has pledged an undis- sulted in a loss of interest in let our players wile out in become myself, like a but- time of publication. radar,” Alpha Delta Pres- closed number of socks and the team. Opinion Monday, March 30, 2015 A letter from the desk of the Vice President of the United States of America visiting some buds and beers and Fox. Lethal. but I think it’s overrated. I the rest. Nerds don’t make it doesn’t lie. Also, $20 to need the details. I’ve nev- N64 only, none of this fan- mean, if I studied hard in good vice presidents. the first person to ice Pres- er been to UMaine before, cy new stuff. college, could I shotgun That’s just politics. ident Hunter. so I could use some direc- I’m also supposed to a beer in under three sec- I’m just looking to have Barry mentioned the tion. mention how import- onds? No. See? Overrated. a good time tonight. The other day that everybody For example, I heard White House is a huge deserves the right to an a rumor that there’s free bore. It’s suit and tie all affordable college edu- beer at Pike. It was written the time. I’m going birth- cation, which I am fully Joe Biden on a bunch of bathroom “Anybody can talk up the ladies in college day-suit-casual tonight. I behind. Everybody should Vice President of the Unit- stalls and if that’s true, we but it takes a consummate professional to need less champagne and get the chance to go to col- ed States of America should all meet up there. It firt with a woman at her husband’s swear- more Natty Lights. lege and make mistakes, sounds like the place to be. I think I could teach learn from them and then In an economy increas- I’m just the new kid for ing in ceremony to be secretary of state.” you guys a thing or two, maybe make them again. I ingly built on the middle the weekend: you guys tell honest. Anybody can talk learned a lot in college. class, we at the White me what’s cool. Joe Biden up the ladies in college Anyways, the message House have made it a top Back at the University Vice President of the United States but it takes a consummate of this is supposed to be priority to ensure that ev- of Delaware — go Hens — professional to flirt with a something like work hard erybody who is willing we went hard, like, every woman at her husband’s and the government will to work has the ability to night. I’m talking beer, li- swearing-in ceremony to make it more easy to get a make a comfortable living quor, girls, “Super Smash ant work ethic is to your Do you guys think I got be secretary of state. I’ve job or something. doing what they love. Bros.”: the works. I’m chances out there in the where I am today by study- been around the block Oh well. I’m thinking But before I bore you, hoping you guys can hang real world. Barry’s always ing and attending classes? once or twice. And to all Diamonds. Let’s get weird where’s the party at this because I’m an unstop- talking about how hard No way: I got where I am you losers saying I’m too tonight. Biden/Anthony weekend? I’m in the area pable force with a couple work got him where he is, by just being better than old, check the game tape: Weiner 2016. EDITORIAL Letters to UMaine unifcation can the Editor best be achieved through Dear Editor, Can we pretend that hon- ors societies and lists ranking The Obama administra- students by an arbitrary num- Platonic commune tion’s announcement of a ber are anything but elitist? student aid bill of rights is They are toxic to the future For years now, the Uni- should turn for guidance. pay attention. This would also classroom aid needed would a tremendous frst step in of the disadvantaged and the versity of Maine System has The famous allegory of the drastically cut down the cost be a large bonfre and, since jumpstarting the futures of disenfranchised. Their future struggled with reining in a cave in the “Republic” out- of housing students. Maine is mostly forest, obtain- young Americans. But it opportunities are limited by multi-million dollar budget lines a progressive education With students constant- ing frewood would not be a doesn’t go far enough. an arbitrary number. defcit. The System’s proposed that can only be useful when ly taking in information, the problem. In fact, it would be Students shouldn’t have That’s why I’m calling on solutions have been radical, the whole truth is revealed. retention rate would also no a boon for the state’s logging future life choices held politicians, academic leaders but ultimately only staunch Often, this means forcing peo- longer be an issue. And with industry. This practice might for ransom by loans. They and employers to institute the hemorrhage of money the ple into situations they don’t mandated attendance, discrep- upset some environmentalists, shouldn’t worry about a student transcript bill of University must spend to cov- like. Hence the necessity of a ancies in grade point average but, by the Platonic model, whether a job will pay rights to encourage forgive- er its operating costs. benevolent overlord — a phi- wouldn’t adversely affect the their specialized knowledge enough to repay their loans ness of academic standing. The proposed reconfgura- losopher king. academic record of gradu- can be dismissed as lacking and cover the basic costs of It’s time to apply affrmative tion of the System’s campus- This last bit perhaps ates. Further, because every- broad comprehension of facts. living; they should be free to action to the grade point av- es along discipline-oriented shouldn’t be literally adopted one would receive the same Really, there are no draw- pursue whatever creative en- erage and open up the future lines, however, will lead not by the University as it’s a bit all-encompassing education, backs to this solution. The deavors they can dream up. to those who, really, through to unifcation but segregation. antithetical to the American all graduates would automati- competition between campus- This is something we can all no fault of their own, per- Each campus will enter into tradition of liberality in edu- cally qualify for all jobs. This es would be wholly eliminat- agree on. formed poorly in college and ferce competition for stu- cation, but the institution of an would also help to alleviate ed. Quibbles over the stan- But there is another dark will pay for it the rest of their dents, ultimately harming the actual cave would be a beneft the problem with students dardization of education and side to universities that no lives. hierarchical structure of the to all students. not fnding suitable work who needs to learn what to be one is talking about, a prac- college. First, it would promote in Maine’s industrial-based qualifed for what job would tice that can cripple some- Sincerely, As Socrates noted in Pla- the broad, liberal education economy. be rendered obsolete because one’s future as much as high to’s “Republic,” “The great- that has been on the decline There would also be no everyone would be required interest rates. I’m talking, of Jobless in Jonesport est good of a State is unity; in Western education, to the need to go through the compli- to learn everything. Mainte- course, about poor academic Dear Editor, the greatest evil, discord and great detriment of society. Nor cated affair of registering for nance and administrative costs transcripts. distraction. And there will would competition between classes. Everyone would take would also be nullifed. There be unity where there are no different majors be a problem the same thing. Administrative is very little maintenance that private pleasures or pains or anymore. costs would fall drastically, needs to be done on a cave. Dear Editor, tear up and down trees. Ob- interests—where if one mem- Issues of attendance and eliminating a large part of the All in all, this approach — one viously, doing anything to ber suffers all the members class participation would no budget crisis instantaneously. that would truly unify the Uni- The University of Maine get rid of them would be a suffer.” longer plague professors as Further, expensive and versity — is a genuine beneft Board of Trustee’s decision crime against nature, but It is precisely to Platon- students would be chained in complicated technologies for everyone involved in the to divest from coal is one why not put all their energy ic philosophy that UMaine a position that forced them to would be obsolete. The only education process. step towards climate justice, to good use? but it is only a very small Imagine the amount of en- step. The University is still ergy that could be harnessed invested in other fossil fuels by inserting tiny treadmills that do irreparable harm to in the bark of the trees where The role of objectivity in media the planet on a daily basis. squirrel activity is most com- We must look towards mon. Given the size of the Brian Williams leads to great moments in pletely let go of your biases. can personally attest to this. harnessing natural resources squirrel population and their Contributor history. As I climbed the Ber- You have to let the experi- As the Army Corps of Engi- as a source of energy. Yes, constant activity in all types lin Wall with the rest of the ences of others become your neers and I rushed to shore many forms of green ener- of weather, this is a very real, There are a lot of people East German dissidents and own. up the levees in New Orleans gy are expensive and inef- very sustainable solution that who think objectivity should helped move chunks off the That’s why objectivity right before Hurricane Ka- fcient on a grand scale, but UMaine could consider. be the standard in media re- dismantled barrier, I thought shouldn’t always be the stan- trina, there was one thought this infrastructure could be It wouldn’t cost that much porting. As a veteran jour- about how powerful speeches dard. There are times when in all of our minds — if only unnecessary if the University and no greenhouse gasses nalist who has been decorat- like Kennedy’s or Reagan’s the truth can actually do a George Bush had told us the would consider utilizing one would be emitted mean- ed with multiple Emmys, a are. disservice to the story. I, and state they were in. Quick-dry of the resources that exists in ing everyone, including the Cronkite Award and a Nobel You know, Reagan’s pow- others fgures, have come cement is no match for gale- abundance right on campus squirrels, wins. Peace Prize for excellence in erful “Mr. Gorbachev, tear under criticism for slightly force winds. A lot of suffering — squirrels. broadcasting, I can personal- down this wall!” line almost embellishing our experiences could have been prevented if These furry creatures can Sincerely, ly attest that this is too narrow never happened. His speech in war zones. But, the reason the media had been enter- be quite a nuisance as they a view to encompass all the writers took it out every time we’ve been able to perpetrate prising and creative enough scamper around campus, Naturalist in Norridge- factors that accompany good they wrote a draft. But Ron- these lies so successfully to spin that story in a way getting in people’s way and wock reporting. ny insisted on keeping it. He up until the Internet made that drew enough grassroots making a racket while they Broadcast media has to maintained that offending fact-checking everything outrage to force the govern- be compelling. It needs to the Soviet offcials was less possible is because they’re ment’s hand. consider that journalism con- important than letting the op- plausible. Maybe Hillary So, should media be thor- tains an element of populism. pressed people living under Clinton didn’t land under ac- oughly truthful and objec- It exposes corruption for the the communist yoke know tual sniper fre in Bosnia, but tive? Should I be lambasted greater good and serves the the Americans stood in sol- she could have. for being so dedicated to my people. idarity with them. All of us And that’s signifcant. job that I transferred the ex- Good broadcast journal- travelling in the press pool The truth—an uneventful periences of a source into ists are able to capture a sense supported him in this belief. plane landing in an obscure my psyche? I don’t think so. of solidarity with the people, This idea — that good part of the world—wouldn’t Am I bothered by it? Well, as John F. Kennedy did when journalists should be one have made the news. In that I’ll leave you with something he addressed the people of with the people — cannot be case, how many millions of Neville Chamberlain once West Berlin. When he uttered overemphasized. Sometimes, Americans would never have said to me after a particular- that famous line, “Ich bin ein losing your own personal- known of the confict and ly rough meeting with Stalin Berliner,” the support on the ity in the story is important. danger that hung over the to discuss peace, “You have ground was palpable. We tru- In order for journalism to be people living in that part of enemies? Good. That means ly felt he was one of us. truthful and accurate, some- the world? you’ve stood up for some- That kind of connection times you have to just com- Ignorance is not bliss. I thing, sometime in your life.” B6 The Maine Campus Monday, March 30, 2015

Psst! You! Yeah, you: the ambitious young writer looking for valuable on-campus work experience while still in school! A lot of The Maine Campus staff is graduating, so many of our editorial positions will be open soon, including Editor in Chief, News Editor, Culture Editor, Opinion Editor, and Sports Editor. Want in? Send current Editor in Chief (for now) Derrick Rossignol an email at [email protected].