Established 2001 R'EASTER NEWS Vol. S, Issue No. 8 U n iv e r s i t y o f N e w E n g 1 a n d Monday, Febnwy 13, 2012 S PECIAL V ALENTINE ' S D A Y E DIT ION SOPA, PIPA, Megaupload,Anonymous, DDoS, Open:Cen sorship Hits UNE BY AARON FULLERTON Nor'easter Staff In response to that is unlikely to comply with become hot Ifyou 're reading this, chances button issues, Due to almost militant ef­ are - launched a serie5 of - forts of Anonymous and the pro­ ho, not coin­ against tests of millions of Internet users, cidentally, were the was prepared to . Some readers If both bills had been vote the bills into law. Backers of may voted into law, the bill soon - websites. The operation, new piece o • Wikipedia incensed custom­ dubbed was .-Coogle would be forced ers. For example, the domain designed to aking its way eb giants to registry service lost throu pro- many customers due to their ini­ less ex­ test the copyright via­ tial support of treme ways and is more in line - and the lations. huge burden Around the same time as outrage with most but since on companies like over reached - according to Anonymous Not only would they its peak, spokesma opportunity to have to - an Anonymous mem­ be; going by the handle - oes nothing internet users hile occa­ who sionally used for legitimate pur- noncompliant. Additionally, since po With both media giants - - Although the immediate websites do nlikely The case and in re­ that the sponse to government take down And, given the unprecedented re­ ver, . - not have the resources to of sponse to tissue fight issues in court. This would to be voted on. will har to walk- t very big This proved, solving. way and, - But we still are in control.' pre- capable of Anonymous an- sented to Congress as the end-all never existed. granting power nounced the launch of Please see CENSORED, page 2. solution to Luckily, that

Arabic Curriculum Unique to UNE Area

There are currently only 6 people tourist. Hoyt had been teaching tive for the vast numbers of stu­ enrolled in the course, listed in adult education classes in Port­ dents involved in the Sciences to the catalog as Arabic Language I. land when he saw the opening take them. Yet, there are many in­ .Students from the Portland have and decided to come to UNE to centives for UNE students to take even commuted to UNE just to instruct this very interesting and advantage of the language courses take the class. There was supposed special course. to be a second semester offered as This three credit course acts offered here no mat1;er the major. a continuation of the introduc­ as an introduction and is de­ First, language classes are gener­ tion, however, due to low enroll­ signed to develop simultaneously ally fun in that they are interactive ment, that class was dropped. So the fundamental skills of reading and not lecture-based. Also, many the introductory 100 level class ability, aural comprehension, oral people that attend UNE have has consequently been offered for and written expression, and in­ hopes of going on to graduate both semesters. volves exercises in pronunciation, school and graduate school com­ Fullbright Scholars have grammar, and reading. mittees like to see such classes on been offered to come to the Unit­ The class offers the standard transcripts. These classes involve ed States and teach Arabic, and modern Arabic form for reading UNE has hosted these scholars and writing, and Palestinian and acquiring critical skills and take a lot of hard work and dedication HLENE PANGIUNAN, NOR'EASTER NEWS for this certain class for the past Jordanian forms for speaking. The New prof'550r, Frederick Hoyt tcwting Arabic few years. Frederick Hoyt, a Full­ course focuses primarily on the to complete, thus completion of bright Scholar himself, was asked language and some culture of the these classes says a lot about a stu­ BY CONSTANCE GLYNN other university in the state with just this last summer to teach the Arabic nations. Hoyt tries to mix dent's ability. Moreover, students Nor'easter Staff the exception of Bowdoin Col­ class. Hoyt received his PhD in in some culture and geography as never know where their travels lege, which just recently started Linguistics from the University well to supplement the language may take them. Someday, one For the past few years, UNE offering a course. Also, University of Texas. He completed his dis­ lessons. can travel to Palestain and Jordan has been offering a course that is of Maine at Orono offers a tuto­ sertation in Arabic and spent a The language courses of­ very unique in its content. UNE rial course, yet tutorial courses do lot of time in Jordan during his fered at UNE are sometimes and this particular class will prove gives undergraduate students the not allow for the classroom in­ fellowship. He became impas­ overlooked because they are not very useful. Better yet, it can help option of studying Arabic, an op­ teraction which is imperative for sioned about the language after directly related to the Health Sci­ with interacting with others right tion that is not available at any learning how to speak Arabic. traveling to Egypt in 1996 as a ences and there is less of an incen- here in the United States. NEWS: FEATURES: SPORTS: .. OPINIONS: Belize Trip, page 4 Men's Hockey, page 10 Articles continued, page 2-3 ;> i. ,i t .....~ c,; Can I Kiss You?, page 5 Sink or Swim, page 17 World News, page 3 Women's Basketball, page 10 - "-,, ~_ ;f-' ,.· Scrivs, page 6 Men's Basketball, page 11 Student Debt, page 18 Weather forecast, page 2 Damdcst Th.ings, page 7 Swimming, page 11 -::c---- Glass HalfFull, page 18 2 NEWS NOR'EASTER NEWS MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2012 CENSORED voted into law, American servic­ over SOPA and PIPA reached to starve the beast," and in re­ CONTINUED FROM PAGE I es providers like search engines, its peak, the federal government sponse to government take down What's Up advertising networks, and pay­ seized the domains and assets of ofMegaupload, he stated, "This is Ifyou're reading this, chances ment processors would be forced "cyberlocker" site Megaupload. the governments way of saying: with the are you're curious why the front to stop offering their services to com. Megaupload, while occa­ 'How nice of you protest SOPN page of this edition of Nor'easter sites accused of - not necessarily sionally used for legitimate pur­ PIPA. But we still are in control.' Weather? News looks like an unclassified found guilty of - copyright vio­ poses, was primarily used a means F"** this." After, Anonymous an­ FBI document. Some readers lations. This puts a huge burden to distribute copyrighted works. nounced the launch of a new site may recognize the resemblance on companies like Google, Visa, The case, more than two years in Anonyupload, which is essen­ TODAY of our expunged front page to · and Paypal. Not only would they the making, just happened to oc­ tially a Megaupload replacement the Wikipedia 24-hour black­ have to commit extra manpower cur a few days before SOPA and that is unlikely to comply with Sunny. out or Google's recent black tape to removing infringing content, PIPA were to be voted on. litigation from any rights-holders. Highs in the logo. The web giants used their they'd be forced to pay heavy This proved, at least to some, Due to almost militant ef­ low 30s and censorship techniques to pro­ fines if they were found to be that the current legislation was forts of Anonymous and the pro­ lows in the test the Stop Online Piracy Act noncompliant. Additionally, since capable of handling the issue of tests of millions of Internet users, mid 20s. (SOPA) and its companion, the websites do not have to be proven piracy without granting power SOPA and PIPA lost support.in Protect-IP Act (PIPA), but since gtµlty of copyright-infringement, that would destroy the free­ Congress and the bills were even­ TOMORROW we're a little late to the ball game, smaller web start-ups would market nature of the internet. tually shelved by their authors. A we're using the opportunity to likely not have the resources to In response to SOPA and the new piece of legislature known Cloudy. congratulate the success of the fight issues in court. This would government's seizure of Megaup­ as the Keep the Web Open Act Highs in the conglomerate of internet users stifle innovation in a very big load, the hacker group Anony­ (OPEN) is now making its way low 40s and who banded together in protest way and, had these bills existed mous launched a series of denial through Capitol Hill. This new lows in the against both pieces of legisla­ ten years ago, sites like You­ of service attacks (DDoS) against bill deals with piracy in less ex­ Q tion. Although the immediate Tube would have never existed. the Department of Justice's web­ treme ways and is more in line upper 20s. threat that SOPNPIPA posed to Luckily, in large part due to site, the Universal Music Group's with most Americans feelings the effort of tech biogs like en­ LATER THIS WEEK the internet - and, honestly, the website, and several congres­ on the matter. However, both the American way of life - is over, pi­ gadget, gizmodo, and ars tech­ sional websites. The operation, RIAA and the MPAA are lobby­ Wednesday racy still remains a rampant issue nica, SOPA and PIPA became dubbed OpDonkeyPunch, was ing against OPEN, claiming, "The Times of sun that every single one of us should hot-button issues and large-scale designed to "show Democrats OPEN Act does nothing" to stop and clouds. have a vested issue in solving. protests, both virtual and physi­ that they can't just slide through online infringement and "may Highs in the SOPA and PIPA were pre­ cal, were organized and executed on this and escape notice, that even make the problem worse." mid 40s and sented to Congress as the end-all a few weeks before Congress was we can do more damage to their With both media giants lobby­ lows in the mid solution to piracy, granting un­ prepared to vote the bills into law. fundraising ability than they re­ ing against the bill, it is unlikely 20s. precedented powers to content Backers of the bill soon found alize," according to Anonymous that the bill will pass into law. rights holders like the Motion themselves forced to change their spokesman, Barret Brown. On Thursday And, given the unprecedented re­ Partly cloudy. Picture Association of America, position in the face of incensed Twitter, an Anonymous mem­ sponse to SOPA and Protect-IP, Highs in the the Recording Industry Associa - customers. For example, the do­ ber going by the handle Sahu legislators will have to walk a very upper 30s and tion of America, and the Univer­ main registry service GoDaddy stated, "This new, massive opera­ thin line with future legislation. sal Music Group, who, not coin­ lost many customers due to their tion, will target on SOPNPIPA lows in the cidentally, were the bills' largest initial support ofSO PA and PIPA. in a way that the government mid 20s. lobbyists. If both bills had been Around the same time as outrage was not expecting, we are going

Friday Scattered showers. Highs in the upper Maine·in Spotlight for Reynolds Case 30s and lows in determined that it was an amount lice could riot find any objects @ the upper 20s. larger than "a small cut would pro­ left as a result, and believe the duce."The blood was found in the windows were smashed with a partially finished basement that bat or other similar object. No Courtesy ofw eather.com DiPietro used as his bedroom. one was hurt in the vandalism. Ayla's mother, Trista Reyn­ Ayla's disappearance has olds (age 23), lives in Portland. been declared a crime, and a re­ ~ tfjis Reynolds was separated from ward of $30,000 is being offered her daughter when she was re­ to those who can provide infor­ J1:> a1' quired to relinquish custody of mation that leads to the discov­ in the toddler and enter drug re­ ery of Ayla's location. DiPietro habilitation. Both Reynolds and has not been named a suspect in .i>istory ... DiPietro were asked to take poly­ the case to date, nor has he been graph tests, but Reynolds was ruled out; however, police have 1959 unable to complete her test due supposedly reported that the to a "medical condition" as deter­ adults in the home on the night Nationally Toddler missing in Maine since mid-D ecember, 2011 mined by the test administrator. of the disappearance were not Possible vandalism has oc­ "totally forthcoming" about the BY JOCELYN KOLLER to ensure the river was free of curred at the Waterville house situation. At the time of disap­ Nor'easter Staff evidence; the second search in light of the case. On Friday, pearance, Ayla was wearing a Barbie doll did not show any new results. police received a call from Ayla's green one-peice outfit and had Toddler Ayla Reynolds, a Ayla had been staying at grandmother to report that some­ a soft cast on her arm. The cast Maine resident, went missing on the house of her father, Justin one had been throwing objects at was due to an accidental fall that goes on sale December 17th from her home DiPietro, when she was reported the windows of the house, result­ in Waterville. The toddler was 20 missing. DiPietro claims that he in in two broken windows. Po- months old at the time of disap­ put the child to bed around 8 for first time pearance, and Maine State Po­ p.m. and could not find the child lice as well as other officials have when he returned to the room in been investigating the case since. the morning. Also in the house Internationally Officials have been investi­ at the time of disappearance was gating nearby rivers and streams, DiPietro's girlfriend (with her as well as searching through own young child), as well as his nearby neighborhoods. One sister. DiPietro was staying in Miro Cardon, area of search was the Kennebec the house of his mother, but she River, which was searched origi­ was not at home that night. Al­ Premier of Cuba, nally on January 11th. The river though DiPietro, 24, claims that was then searched for a second · the child was abducted, police resigns time by Maine State Police and are hesitant to agree. Police have divers from the Maine Warden found the blood of a young girl Courtesy ofbr:tinhistory.com Service. Both parties wanted (possibly Ayla) at the home, and Reynolds' home in Waterville MONDAY FEBRUARY 13 2012 NOR'EASTER NEWS NEWS 3 World News BY KATELYN KAULBACK to weakened bones, as well as being notified that it was unsafe. Nor'easter Staff kidney and liver damage. The (source: nytirnes.com) spill has been connected to a Fidel Castro Rekases Memoir mining company in the region. United Nations Vetoes Syria Vote Officials claim to have suc­ Former Cuban President Fi­ cessfully diluted the concentra­ On Saturday, the United del Castro has released a mem­ tion of the substance, but it will Nations Security Council was oir totaling 1,000 pages. The be at least a month before wa­ scheduled to vote on the increas­ 85-year-old's two volume piece ter is safe to consume down the ing violence in Syria. Syrians is entitled, "Fidel Castro Ruz: river. Supermarket owner Zhang have been uprising and protest­ Guerrilla of Time," and covers Ying said, "We get a text message ing their current form of govern­ his life from birth to the night on our phones every few hours ment for nearly a year, similar before the Cuban Revolution in from the city government tell­ to numerous countries around December 1958. He announced ing us the cadmium level at three their world. Syrian security forc­ his book for the first time during places on the river, but I don't es have been killing protestors its six-hour unveiling on Satur­ know what the numbers mean." since March 2011. The United day. He was the Prime Minister This metal is a problem in Nations stopped estimating the of Cuba from 1959 to 1976, and most of the area, with 60% of rice death toll after it reached 5,400 president of from 1976 until he samples containing levels of cad­ in January. Other human rights handed it to his brother in 2008. mium that exceed national regu­ groups have estimated that the (source: cnn.com) lations. Even though the govern­ death toll has now passed 7,000. ment has spent S3 billion dollars Thirteen members supported Toxic Metal Spill In China to better water quality, 300 million the resolution, but Russian and COURTESY OF PSDGRAPHICS.COM people still do not have proper China vetoed it, meaning the vio­ Three weeks ago, a cadmium drinking water. Another resident, lence in Syria will continue. Five "What happened yesterday at the Many world leaders had similar spill in the Longjiang River in the Liao Ming, said, "You can't be too countries have permanent veto­ United Nations was a travesty. reactions, with UK Foreign Secre­ Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous picky when you are Chinese. If ing power: the five countries that Faced with a neutered Security tary saying that Russia and China Region in China led to danger­ you go down that road and get se­ emerged victorious from World Council, we have to redouble our were making a "great mistake' ous drinking water for tens of rious about this kind of stuff, you War II, or their successor states. efforts outside of the United Na­ and accused them of "turning millions of people. Cadmium is won't have time to live."Hundreds They have the authority to veto tions with those allies and part­ their back on the Arab World.' a poisonous metal found in bat­ of villagers used the water source any major resolutions. Secretary ners who support the Syrian peo­ (sources: bbc.co.uk and msnbc. teries and paint, and can lead for drinking for five days before of State Hillary Clinton said, ple's right to have a better future." com)

Meet the 2012 Republican Primary Candidates BYDANNYHUY Republicans, state legislative is Nor'easter Staff favored, reducing the regulations from the federal government. As the presidential election Both Ron Paul and Mitt Romney is slowly getting closer, only four believe that states have the power republican candidates remain: to make decisions among their Newt Gingrich of Georgia, Ron fellow citizens. Gingrich and Paul of Texas, Mitt Romney of Santorum, on the contrary, favor Massachusetts, and Rick Santo­ a federal banned for the reputed rum of Pennsylvania. Mitt Rom­ right-wing views. With more ney takes the lead with 33% in debates and scandals ahead, who the latest national poll followed do you want to be the next presi­ by Gingrich, tailing behind Rom­ dent ofthe United States? While ney at 25%. The Maine caucus there are many issues to look into, will spark more intense debates, here are some issues that these but who knows what will happen. candidates plan to do with them. Currently in the polls, if Romney Newt Gingrich was the was to win the primary nominee, speaker of the house under the he and Obama would both have Clinton administration. Cur­ 48%. IfGingrich is able to become rently a member of the house of the nominee, he would have 41%, representatives in Georgia, Gin­ while Obama would have 53%. grich won the South Carolina The candidates have similar caucus last month. Gingrich be­ Final four Republican primary canrudates face off in the 2012 Florida Primary Debate goals, mainly to create jobs and lieves the nation should return to acare, replacing the act with mar­ United States will stay out of for­ wants to "Unleash America's Do­ recover the failing economy. The the years like the Reagan areas, ket-based reforms that empower eign affairs completely. He will mestic Energy" by tapping into Tea Party (and Ron Paul, the Lib­ reforming the Federal Reserve. the state and individual. Overall, reduce 10% of the federal work­ our nation's oil reserves. He also ertarian) all share the same goals He also believes that America this would reduce health care force, including himself, taking a wants to strengthen immigration that oppose that of the Demo­ should move towards an optional cost. When it comes to foreign minimum wage of approximately policies and lower taxes for the crats. If you have been following flat tax of 15%, which would give relations, America must remain S39,336. He will lower corpo­ American families. If president, the campaign, every candidate citizens freedom to file their taxes strong assist and defend allies. rate tax to 15%, and also extend Santorum will only get involved shares the Republican values, and on a postcard. As for energy, off­ Romney believes to reach world all Bush tax cuts. He believes with foreign affairs if there are di­ all have been showered by media shore drilling is favored (as with peace, our nation must become America still should be competi­ rect interactions with the United about personal, yet vital past ac­ the rest of the candidates) and the strongest country in the world. tive in the global market. Paul States, specifically with the fun­ tions.The candidates want to focus research on cleaner energy will Ron Paul is a Texas repre­ plans destroy any regulations on damentalist sharia movement. on the main issue that Americans take place if Gingrich is elected. sentative with a "plan to restore coal and oil, believing that the With every candidate hav­ desire to be fixed -- the economy. Mitt Romney is the cur­ America." The libertarian plans United States will rely on the vast ing their strategic reforms, ad­ The future looks dim, but these rent head-runner in the election. to balance the budget by cutting amount of oil around our shores. ditional research may not be candidates believe that they can Romney believes our nation is S1 trillion in spending during his Like Romney, Rick Santorum necessary to pick the right can­ turn the light on. Although these failing united as a whole. He first year as president. He plans focuses on the American family. didate for you. Plenty of websites candidates have their mind set, desires citizens to strongly value to eliminate five cabinet depart­ The former Pennsylvania Senator do quizzes and surveys, result­ there is always a curiosity on what the American family. The former ments: Energy, HUD (Housing stresses the traditional family, be­ ing in a potential candidate that these candidates face with the Massachusetts governor plans and Urban Development), Com­ lieving that America runs on tra­ agrees with your own beliefs. Of controversial issues. Gay mar­ to cut taxes for the middle class merce, Interior, and Education. ditional families, while nontradi­ course, as college students, cred­ riage and abortion hit the media and put working families back to As president, Paul will abolish tional families should have rights ibility is something to look for. many times with each candidate work. Like the other candidates, corporate subsidies, and elimi­ as an American citizen, but not ' opposing the issues. However, as Romney plans to repeal Obam- nate foreign aid. He believes the as a parent or spouse. Santorum 4 MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2012 NOR'EASTER NEWS FEATURES Winter Break Belize Trip: A Student's Reflection BY ERIKA KOVACS Maine. For one thing, it was was good for me since my gear Nor'easter Staff warm! The first thing I saw when was new and I have a difficult I stepped outside were palm trees time multi-tasking; this lesson Last year, while I was still a and the first thing I heard were in breathing and swimming was Junior here at UNE, a friend of accents. I couldn't have been more definitely an interesting one. Not mine told me about a class that thrilled to be in Central America only were we required to go on we could take in which there were with people I was both close to at least two snorkels a day, which no labs, and at the end ofit all we and would soon be close to. On were planned by both Jeri and would get to go to Belize. I didn't our first day after we had arrived our amazing tour guides, but we believe him at first, and then when in Belize City, we had to take a had to keep a species list. So, ev­ I decided to look into it a bit more, bus to our water taxi which would ery day when we went out on our I found out that he wasn't kid­ then bring us to the island of little trips we would come back ding. I was absolutely thrilled to Ambergris Caye, which is where to camp, shower, and get ready find out that I could take a class we as a class stayed. I know you're for dinner, which was always in­ that sounded fun and interesting probably thinking, a water taxi? credible. We would also gather to me, and I would also have the It's exactly what it sounds like; together and look at Jeri's species Enjoying the sun and scenery in Belizc,January 2012 amazing opportunity of getting it was just a boat that we loaded books where we could recognize out of the country. So, once reg­ onto to that took us right from and identify different corals, fish, used. We got to go up onto the Shark), a day where we found the istration rolled around I decided the mainland to Ambergris Caye. or any other marine organism roof and it had the most beauti­ coolest Spotted Sea Hare, and to pick up Jeri Fox's Coral Reef We stayed on a small camp in we had seen that day. It was very ful view of both the water and the days where after a nice snorkel we Ecology class. We got to travel to cabins directly on the beach, we interesting to see just how many jungle. I couldn't believe how gor­ could come back and just relax. Belize in the first week ofJanuary slept in rickety old bunk beds, and different species we had all seen, geous everything looked, and how The trip was incredible and for eight days. We left at the wee showered in chilly rain water, but and just on our first day! much I didn't want to come down I recommend to anyone who ·has hours of the morning on January it was completely wo;th it. Jeri As the days wore on they from that spot. Until, of course, it not taken a travel course to ab­ 3 and returned back to Maine late had told us that the trip would became more and more interest­ was once again time for another solutely do so. It was worth it in at night on January 11. Our first consist mostly of us on the boat, ing. On our second day, we got snorkel where we waded into .the every way; I got to spend time in day in Belize was a day of travel, and in our snorkel gear and she to explore the jungle a bit, with water and snorkeled right off the a beautiful country with some of but it was awesome! was not joking. our tour guides in the lead of coast of the beach. my best friends, and made ne 1his, for me, was the first On our first real day of snor­ course, and got to see many dif­ All of the days we went out friends along the way. Everythin time I had ever been out of the kel we walked a little ways down ferent types of trees and plants, were amazing. There was a day about our trip to Belize was in­ United States, so I was extremely the beach on which we were stay­ as well as small frogs and birds. where we saw dolphins and man­ credible and I would hate fo excited. When we first arrived in ing and waded our way into the On that hike we came to what atees, a day where one of my best anyone to miss out on an oppor­ Belize City things were already water. It was a small trip to get us looked to me like a broken down friends got to see what she had tunity to study abroad. so much different than here in used to our snorkel gear, which building that was no longer being been hoping she would s,ee (a Bull

Bill McKibben: Local and Global Notes from the Frontlines of the Climate Fight painted a picture of the current her 350 signifies 350ppm of car­ size of Nebraska. McK.ibben. also continuing to abuse their finan­ climate change movement. bon in the atmosphere, a concen­ cited concerns for the climate. cial power in the future, however McK.ibben began his lecture tration experts recommend world The · extraction, transportation, a limit must be placed on ho by outlining the basics of climate governments should aim for to and purification of the tar sands much money they can spend on change, including the changes in stem the worst effects of climate uses several times more energy electoral campaigns and lobbyists atmospheric carbon dioxide, ris­ change. In October of 2009, 350. than traditional oil extraction. With 350.org, McKibben plans ing from a concentration of 275 org organized a global day of ac­ The source of tar sands in Canada on leading a fight against this parts per million during pre­ tion. McK.ibben shared images is also one of the large~t Source corruption in government. His industrial years to the current and stories from this day, includ­ of fossil fuels in the world, and major effort will be focused o 392ppm. 1his change has already ing pictures of rallies that took would result in significant car­ addressing the ruling of Citizen increased the average global tem­ place in almost every country of bon emissions if used. According United, in which the Suprem perature by one degree. Even this the world. This day of action sug­ to NASA climate scientist James Court declared that corporations small change in temperature has gested that climate change is not Hansen, the release of carbon are people, and money is speech had far-reaching effects, includ­ the problem of any one type of from this site would mean "game 1his ruling allows corporations to ing melting glaciers, increased people, but is in fact a threat to over for the climate." For these donate unlimited funds to Con­ frequency of droughts in some every race, class, gender, and reli­ reasons, McKibben helped raise gress and lobbyists, causing 0 areas, and increased frequency of gion. awareness of the threats of the representatives to listen more to storms and floods in others. For After offering this story of pipeline through the use of civil private interests than the interest Global Activist and Featured Lcctuw, Bill Mckibben McK.ibben, the changes in the hope, McKibben went on to ex­ disobedience, including a protest of the masses. This is especiall hydrologic cycle were personal to plain his successful campaign in which the White House was BY RYAN KINGSTON troublesome for environment him as his home state of Vermont against the construction of the surrounded, resulting in thou­ groups facing energy corpora­ Nor'easter Staff was subjected to intense rainfall Keystone XL pipeline. Trans­ sands of arrests. Thanks in part tions such as Exxon, which "mad during Hurricane Irene. During Canada, the energy corporation to McKibben's efforts, President more money last year than any On Friday, January 20, this storm, 200-year-old rainfall seeking to build the pipeline from Obama did not sign the legisla­ other year in the history of mon UNE's Center for Global Hu­ records were broken and flood­ Canada to refineries in Texas, es­ tion needed to authorize the proj­ manities continued its lecture ~y." ing caused hundreds of thousands timated the project would create ect. McK.ibben's lecture was series with a presentation by en­ of dollars of damage. As global 20,000 jobs. The U.S. State De­ A large part of McKibben's of interesting stories from th vironmental author, educator, and warming continues to alter the partment, however, estimated the lecture offered a glimpse into the "frontlines of the climate fight.' activist Bill McK.ibben. Starting earth's climate, the frequency of project would only create 7,000 future efforts of 350.org. The sto­ McKibben is an effective speaker with The End of Nature in 1989, such disasters is expected to in­ temporary jobs. Environmental ry of Keystone XL showed that McK.ibben has been at the fore­ offering humorous perspective crease. According to McK.ibben, groups, including 350.org, also although large energy corpora­ on a normally troublesome topic front of raising awareness of cli­ these disasters should be taken as cited environmental impacts of tions donate millions of dollars His lecture covered much mor mate change and advocating for a call to action. the project. The proposed route of to congressmen, effectively buy­ than I covered here, so I encour­ strong action to be taken to ad­ In 2008, Bill McK.ibben the pipeline would cross agricul­ ing their votes, everyday citizens dress this threat to the planet. In age everyone to see at least part o founded 350.org, an organization tural land and the Ogallala Aqui­ can take action and fight for the his lecture at the Westbrook Per­ his talk online on UNE's Cente dedicated to raising awareness fer, a significant source of drink­ causes they believe in. In order to fo rming Arts Center, McK.ibben for Global Humanities website. about climate change. The num- ing water that covers an area the prevent these corporations from

I'( • MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2012 NOR'EASTER NEWS FEATURES 5

Student Health Corner: JumPin Jakes • JumPin Jakes • JumPin Jakes • JumPin Jakes • JumPin Jakes • JumPin Jakes • JumPin Jakes • JumPin Jakes ...... • Disease Prevention on -3Course- • Eat 1n or Take out Join us Tuesday. Feb. 14 for COfflfflUDi1Y OPEN FOR LUNCH &DINNER College Campuses SuPPer l 1 EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT 6-9PM : THURS.SAT 11 :30 SUN I~2 Ualentine sDay BY MARY LOU BURGESS The CDC still believes that Best Chowder In Maine! 4-9Prn MSN,FNP-C the most effective method for THIS WEEK MENU: Nor'easter Contributor disease prevention is hand wash­ Appetizer: Shrimp Bisque Our Own Clam Cakes!! 3ELEGANT ing. This means vigorous rubbing COURSES $25 Welcome back from break, together of your hands with soap • Entree Choice; MEET ME AT JAKES • Crab Stuffed Haddock Complimentary rose for time to hit the books again .... did and water. Research has also Hanger your sweet heart! you get your Influenza Vaccine? shown that in addition to hand •Grilled Steak 'ltith Kings 8ue Cheese Given the crowded lifestyles of washing, the use of hand sani­ M J•N1' college students, germs spread tizers can provide a convenient • Chicken Piccata linguioo quite rapidly. A simple viral supplement. .llm:t, Apple Spice Cake Ja cold or influenza virus can travel Another way to spread germs ...... I through an entire campus in a is by food and drink sharing. Any matter ofweeks . What is the best close contact can potentially share Evel'Y Sunday Runby LanQ!ej'dmark Restaurant way to prevent this rapid spread? germs like kissing and other acts JAZZ Brunch Buffet 181 Saco Ave. Old Orchanl Beach f20ll937-3250 Infectious diseases are caused of intimacy. Our immune sys­ with Richard Marsters 10-2pm (j by agents such as bacteria, viruses, tems are always on alert, but at PlentY of Pa~ fungi, and parasites. Transmission times we get ill with some bacte­ is usually through direct contact, ria or virus. which implies physical transfer In summary, wash your from one individual to another or hands, cover your coughs, and "Can I Kiss You?" Program by indirect contact, such as using think twice about close contact a public water fountain, touching with others especially if they are Reminds Students to Ask First a doorknob, etc. However the or­ already ill. Say no to food or ganism is transmitted, how can drink sharing and get your influ­ BY CONSTANCE GLYNN techniques you decrease your chances of get­ enza vaccine each year. Be well Nor'easter Staff and steps ting sick? this cough, cold and flu season! to get the Last Wednesday, UNE was n ecessary PLEDGE FOR ACTION visited by critically acclaimed assistance author and renowned speaker, for some- Mike Domitrz. His program, one who I , pledge to do my bes Can I Kiss You?, was available to help my family, friends, and peers in potentially dangerous situa has been tions in which drugs, alcohol, a violent person, or other threats to the· twice throughout the day, once ·at h a rm ed. safety and well-being are present. I will do this by having the focu 4:30PM and again at 7PM and The pre­ and self-control necessary to remain aware of my surroundings, th Alfond 205 was packed for both sen tat ion wisdom to identify dangerous situations, and the courage to take actio presentations. The program was i nclud e d in confronting my friends when their judgment is impaired. sponsored by the NCAA, UNE funny an­ Athletics, Residential Educa­ ec d otes, I recognize that these dangerous situations may arise at times whe tion and H ousing, Petts Health role play- people feel safe and comfortable, such as at bars, parties (especial Center, Counseling Services, and ing, and ly when alcohol is influencing the situation and a person is trying t Health and Wellness Education. prizes to Domitrz is the author of two COURTESY OF DATESAFEPROJECT.ORG "hook up" with another individual), or in the context of a romantic re be won Program button conveying Mike Domitrs' platform lationship. I realize that it may not always be easy to help people fro well-received books. May I Kiss by par- harm in these situations, but by remaining watchful and showing car You? was published in March ticipants. ner before pursuing any move. and concern, I may help to prevent a sexual assault from occurring. of 2003 and is an in-depth look Domitrz gave candid advice, told "Domitrz was able to convey at the realities of dating and in­ of real-life scenarios and of per­ important messages regarding re­ I understand that the ONLY person responsible for a sexual assault i timacy. He reveals why asking sonal connections to survivors. specting oneself and one's partner the person who engages in sexual contact without the consent of th before making a move makes all Innovative in his suggested in various relationships that we all other person. Through my own positive words, actions, and beliefs the different. His second book, approach to dating involves ask­ find ourselves in while keeping a I am taking the responsibility of helping to end sexual assault. I wil Voices of Courage, published in ing before making a move. This sense of humor," says Karl Koep­ share with people the importance of consent and the need to obtai April of 2005, recounts the stories promotes respect among the part­ pel, Area Coordinator for Resi­ consent with your partner by Asking First. I will treat all survivor of 12 survivors of sexual assault. ners and revolutionizes dating in dential Education and Housing. of sexual assault with my respect and admiration. I will inform a They truly are tragedy to triumph that it adds romance and height­ Jessica Perkins, a sophomore of my family, friends, and peers that "If anyone ever has or ever doe stories, with personal growth and ens awareness of sexual miscon­ sexually touch you without your consent, I will fully support you. recovery taking place in all of the duct and assault. It creates a cul­ Nursing major, says of the event, will always be here for you. Always (from simply listening to helpin accounts. ture of consent and respect within "I like everything he had to say you seek the proper support from professionals)!" During the next 2 Domitrz, from The Date Safe sexual relationships. and I appreciated how he didn't hours, I will start putting this pledge into action by saying these word Project, presented a candid look The program proved very gender specify. It made me think to at least 3 people. at dating, communication, respect informative and helpful for stu­ a lot and it changed my point of and sexual assault awareness that dents, parents, educators and pro­ view on certain situations." Sexual assault is a horrific and traumatic crime. My active commit involved a lot of fun audience fessionals who were all present. For more information on ment to this project will help reduce the violence in my community an participation and serious reflec­ After the presentations, students Domitrz and his platform, please create a safer atmosphere for everyone. tion. Included in his presenta­ had a chance to sign a pledge, visit datesafeproject.org tion were bystander intervention vowing they would ask their part- Adrienne Chase Brett Peterson Drew Ramsay Jay Letendre Kate Roy Melissa Price Paul Dubuque Tanya Butts Ainsley Smith Caitlin McElroy Dylan Thomas Jayne Kelly Katie Eastman Michael Pennacchio Perri Fine Tara Connell Alex Gabriels Cara Cole Elisabeth Wareham Jenn LaComfora Keira O'Donnell Mike Allan Rachel McGahie Trisha Clegg Allie Frazier Caroline Kinuthia Elyse Johnson Jennifer Kellner Kennan Tillsley Molly Horgan RachelSchwaner Tyler Thomas Amanda Liebau Cassidy Rucco Emily Fougere Jennifer Obecny Krista Adie Molly Lower Rebecca Linder Veneranda Kirway Amanda Vaudreuil Chanoy Rhule Emily Koehler Jeremy Hill Kristyn Tracey Molly Peterson Regan Sargent Walter Olinsky Amy Aldrich Chelsea Bishop Emily Lodge Jeremy Therrien Kyle Heng Morgan Craft Riley Goodrich William Beveridge Amy Miele Corbin Lisser Emily Zeimetz Jesalyn Dvorak Laura Egounis Nick Gross Ross Hanley Wyler Scamman Angel Brunette Corey Christie Erica Page Jess Woodworth Lauren Mccue Nick McMahon Sam St. Pierre Zach Lokey Anthony Preissler Curtis Thibeault Erin Lydon Jessica Biggart Lindsay Paulus Nick Peter Samantha Fields Zach Wagner Ariana Rossi Dan Murphy Jr. Garrett Wolski Jessica Sweeney Mathew Brown Nikki Smith Sarah King Hannah Tavella Ashley Thibodeau DanelWhite Gina Iannazzi Johanna Currier Matthew Christie Noreen McLeod Sarah Lancaster Cory DeGiacomo Austen Bernier Danielle Smerald Gina Newsome John Nelligan Matthew Venard Olivia Robbins Sean Goodrich Nicole Capser Baker Danielle Sousa Hannah Warren Kaitlin St. Peter Meagan Walker Paige Massingale Shanene Pierce Beth Paey Derek Brotherton Hayley LaPointe Kaitlyn Carter Meghan Arsenault Pat Reid Stephanie Hess MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2012 6 FEATURES NOR'EASTER NEWS According to Scrivs Growing up my parents conversation. One of the recent you are half-drunk? Half-drunk, seem far-fetched, but it happens wasted no time to making sure deaths was that of a 16-year- old when you have had enough to to normal, good people every day that I understood several things girl who was the passenger in a drink to go over and approach who just happen to think they right from the get go: get good car with the driver who was not the pretty girl at the bar but not were alright. And trust me, theres grades, finish your vegetables, only under the influence but tex­ quite enough to expose yourself no party worth getting to at that don't pick your nose in public, and ting while driving. It is easy to on the dance floor. Half-drunk is cost. So be smart, drink if you NEVER ever drink and drive. It blame the driver of course since the most dangerous time because may, but always plan in advance to was something along the lines of, she was in the wrong, but many of you feel like you are in control have a reliable, responsible means "I don't care where you are or how us at times think we are invincible and don't appear to be drunk to of transportation if you need to late it is, if you have been drinking and things like this only happen your friends. And of course, peer get somewhere. and need a ride, you pick up the to other people. Let me simplify pressure dictates that having a phone and you call, do you under­ this. low tolerance shows weakness. So stand Mister? I'd rather come get If you send a text that reads: if you have only had a few drinks, you at 3 AM than you risk getting "hye, what are you utop?", it's safe showing any signs of drunkenness in the car ... "(and you know how to say that by this point any an­ isn't an option. At half-drunk, the rest goes). Yes, it got a little ticipated destination that you many people feel just fine to drive repetitive, but I am sure I'll do the may have is not that important. but just one swerve past a police­ same thing when I am a parent. It's often much easier to avoid man could end up a disaster! Now with the recent surge of driving when you are blatantly The point that I am getting underaged drunk driving fatalities intoxicated, either because you at is that is that if you drink, don't in southern Maine within just the are responsible or because one of drive. It doesn't matter how much BYSTEVESCRIVENER last several weeks, I think it is im­ your friends has taken responsi­ you have had. A hefty fine, pos­ Nor'easter Staff portant to continue to foster the bility for the evening. But what if sible jail time, and a lawyer may

13 Excuses ... Kickin' It With Kristin

11 BY KRISTIN ROBERT for three different mountains. are lots of fun activities to par­ Why You're Late" Nor'easter Staff Don't know how to ski but ticipate in available at discounted BYSTEVESCRIVENER I. There wag a long line at want to learn? Take a trip to the prices through the Box Office. Nor'easter Staff Hey everyone! Welcome to Lost Valley Ski Area on Sunday, There are movie tickets, bowling Dunkin' Donutg winter in Maine. Though it might February 19 from 8AM - 5PM passes, Portland Pirates tickets, Each semester brings new not always feel it, it does get cold and take some classes. and even passes to go rock climb­ change to UNE and in keep­ 2. Got food poigoning from here and it may even snow every If you are interested in go­ ing. ing with that social tradition, the gomething I ate lagt night once in a while. When it finally ing cross country skiing, there are Don't forget that if you set Nor'easter News has decided to reaches real winter, there are a trips offered by the university's a New Years Resolution to get change up some of the featured bunch of fun things to do on and Outdoor Recreation. An upcom­ in shape, many of the activities I columns. This column is meant 3. I got gtuck in the bathroom off campus! ing trip to Harris Farm is avail­ just listed are seasonal ones that to provide other students with without toilet paper There are a bunch of local able on Saturday February 25. would be great for exercise. Also, excuses why, reasons for, and so­ mountains that you can go ski­ Don't like skiing or aren't in­ all year, there are ample cardio lutions to typical UNE student 4. The library printer wag out ing, boarding and snow tubing at. terested in learning how? There club classes to help you work out predicaments. Ifyou 'd like to have of ink Sunday River is located in Newry, are also opportunities available to in a fun environment. Schedules your top 13 heard, send your list Maine. UNE offers weekend vans go snowshoeing! The trip to Har­ are located throughout the cam­ to [email protected] to be to the mountain through the club ris Farm on Saturday February 25 pus center. published. Enjoy! 5. I got caught up on the Ride 24/7. If you are interested, is open for snow shoeing as well As always, I hope you all phone with Grandma sign ups for the vans are located as cross country skiing. Ice fish­ have a great second semester and at the Campus Center Box Office. ing is also available on Saturday an even better winter season! Stay 111111 UNIVERSITY OF Another local mountain to go to February 18 from 9AM - 5PM. tuned in for more fun things to 6.1 didn't have enough change is Sugarloaf, located in Carrabas­ For any information on how to do around here, both on and off lli&INEWENGLAND for the toll and had to fill out sett Valley, Maine. sign up for these trips, go to the campus! And remember to stay career Services a glip As well as van sign ups, stu­ Campus Center Box Office! warm and enjoy all that Maine dent ski passes are also available Not a fan of winter activities, and our own campus have to of­ Please join Biddeford 7. There wag an irregi~ible at the Box Office which is good but want to get off campus? There fer! Campus Career Services gale on the i-fome 9hopping Network at our following events: RecycleMania: Year Three at UNE 8. I couldn't walk away from Interviewing Tips BY RYAN KINGSTON then be compared to other par­ of electronics disposed of on cam­ the la~ audition epigode of Learn tips to interview for all ~nds Nor'easter Staff ticipants to see how UNE's waste pus. American Idol management compares to other RecycleMania not only plac­ of jobs with positive results! Earth's ECO and the Office colleges and universities. es UNE in a friendly competition Monday, 2/13- 5:00-6:00 p.m. 9. My hair appointment took of Sustainability are once again RecycleMania first began in with similar schools, but also en­ longer than I axpected leading UNE's involvement in 2001 as a waste-reduction com­ courages behavior that reduces our Decary Cafe 1 the intercollegiate RecycleMania petition between Ohio University impact on the environment. With competition. This year, the com­ and Miami University of Ohio. less waste produced, less energy 10. I got a flat tire on my way petition runs from February 5th Currently, the participation has is spent carrying waste products Social Networking for to campug from the pothole on until March 31st. The goal of this increased to more than 600 col­ away for disposal. This also means Employment Route 9 competition is for colleges and leges and universities, several of a reduction in greenhouse gasses, universities around the country to which are located outside of the important in fighting climate Discwer how you can use social reduce waste as much as possible, United States. As RecycleMania change and reducing our school's networking as aresource in your II. I lo~ fower and had to re­ as well as to raise awareness of has grown worldwide, sponsors carbon footprint. Involvement in get all o the alarm clockg waste management options. This have expanded to include the En­ the Waste Minimization com­ job search. marks UNE's third year being in­ vironmental Protection Agency's petition of RecycleMania is also Thursday, 2/23 -5:00-6:00 p.m. 12. I migged the exit ramp, had volved in the benchmark division WasteWise program, Coca-Cola one of the Tangible Actions of the of the competition. Each week, Recycling, Waste Management, American College and University Decary Cafe 1 to go to the next exit, turn members of Earth's ECO and the HP, and several others. The com­ Presidents' Climate Commitment around, and come back newly formed Eco Rep program petition itself contains a few sub­ (ACUPCC). UNE signed on to Questions? in the Office of Sustainability will competitions, ranging from re­ this commitment in 2008, with an 13. My receptioni8t over­ measure and submit the amounts ducing overall waste to having the Action Plan to reach carbon neu­ [email protected] booked my gchecfule of trash, recyclables, and redeem­ best recycling rate per capita. New trality drafted in 2011. or 207-602-2096 able bottles and cans to the R.c­ for 2012 is an Electronics compe­ cyclcMania website. This data can tition that measures the amount Please sec RECYCLE, page 8. . . MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2012 NOR'EASTER NEWS FEATURES 7 UNE Holds 25th Annual Martin Luther King,Jr. Celebration

BYJOCELYN KOLLER rently working on her next book classes during the fall semester. Nor'easter Staff which will discuss racial justice in UNE students are also able to get America. involved with the MLK Celebra­ In honor of Martin Luther President Rippich also spoke tion by participating in one of the King, Jr., the University of New at the event, emphasizing the im­ many community service learn­ England's Biddeford campus portance of the event to the Uni­ ing projects that are still to come hosted the 25th annual MLK, Jr. versity and the pride UNE takes throughout February. Celebration, themed "What Do in celebrating MLK's contribu­ The MLK, Jr. Planning You Stand For?" The events ran tions. Rippich mentioned the fact Committee (consisting of J aykyri from January 15 through Febru­ that Dr. King visited the Bidd­ Simpson, Bailey Booras, Brit­ ary 10, and ranged from academic eford campus when it was still St. tany Parsons, Tara Boag, Miguel lectures to documentaries, held Francis College, in May of 1964, Kerr,Shirwac Hussain Ali, Col.­ on both the Biddeford and Port­ while presenting a Civil Rights leen Butler, Alyssa Funke, and land campuses. Symposium. The President also Marcus Winn), presented spo­ The main event for the Bid­ spoke on the importance of the ken word poetry and stories to deford campus was held on Janu­ "take a stand" theme and encour­ the audience at the Celebration. ary 25. In honor of the event, and aged the UNE community to be­ The students all presented origi­ to allow all students and faculty to come more "civically engaged." nal pieces that openly addressed Faculty members and students join the MLK celebration by listening to Dr. Tricia Rose attend, all classes were canceled UNE students were also social injustices that they had en­ from 12-2PM Keynote speaker involved in the MLK Celebra­ countered throughout their lives. place throughout the months of the ''Am I Being Kind?"lecture by Dr. Tricia Rose presented her lec­ tion. After opening remarks from The student presentations fo­ January and February. Another Michael J. Chase, founder of The ture "The Courage to Love: Tak­ Gaspar, TABS (the student cho­ cused the audience on the need to keynote speech titled "The Legacy Kindness Center. The 25th An­ ing a Stand for Justice in the 21st ral group on campus) sang "This "stand up" and speak out against of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.:A nual MLK, Jr. Celebration end­ Century." Donna Gaspar, from Little Light of Mine" and "Let It any injustices that they may wit­ Revolution of Values," took place ed with a "What Do You Stand the UNE Office of Multicultural Be." Student art surrounding the ness. The MLK, Jr. Committee on the Portland campus. Other For?" themed Southern Maine Affairs and Diversity Programs, MLK theme is also on display had also performed their pieces Biddeford·campus events includ­ Open Mic Night, which was held introduced the event. Dr. Rose on the Campus Center Art Wall. at the NAACP MLK, Jr. Gospel ed a documentary film followed on February 10 in The Hang and is the author of "The Hip Hop This artwork consists of paintings Concert on January 15th at the by a discussion held in the Cul­ recieved a large outcome of audi­ Wars," which examines cultural from Professor Sarah Gorham's Merrill Auditorium in Portland. tural Exchange Lounge, as well as ence members and performers. attitudes and hip hop. She is cur- Painting I and Painted Book art Other MLK, Jr. events took

Students coming together to celebrate Blade. History Month and rcmembct Dr. Martin Luther K.ing,Jr.

BY DANIELLE CROPLEY "It rings a bell and says window, you're risking your "I took 3 melatonin, some­ "How many people have Nor'easter Staff 'There's a party in this finger life closing it because it's like one said it would be great, tried to hit the bazooka out tonight!"' a guill oLU.e.+:- I" and I didn't wake up for 3 ofa golfball?" The start of a new semester can often seem chalenging for var­ days. I don't take it anymore." ious reasons. I often find the tran­ "Donate plasma, here's your "If you open a lithiwn bat­ "What the hecky thwnp... ?" sition from vacation to class and drinking money for the tery-and I don't suggest you "Did you know that birds work four or five days a week to be weekend!" do that... " pee in semi-solid? I wish we ."You guys get to see me on a particularly difficult. I had a whole month to get used to sleeping until did. It would make things so caffeine high, it's fabulous!" noon and not accomplishing any­ "Just go up to somebody and much easier." thing all day (unless accomplishing say, 'Can I touch your leg?"' "Big biceps, big forearms­ something meant watching hours "Excessive alcohol--that's -this is me being Popeye, I of endless television and Facebook­ "Your mom drags you to a my favorite--" guess. " ing to my heart's content). It was a perfect way to live, but now, as · chicken pox party. .. " the Spring semester begins, I find "Florine is occupying Wall "The dog's like 'Yeah ok, stop myself hating early mornings and "Single displacement is like Street and hydrogen is camp­ ringing the frickin' bell it's dragging my sleepy butt out of Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie, ing out." getting annoying!"' bed for class. I'd have to say, how­ and Jennifer Anniston." ever, that the one thing that gets me So, maybe I don't get to sleep through groggy mornings and lazy "If your stool hits the water "A combination reaction is until noon anymore (at least not ev­ afternoons are the glittering bits of like a diver-and doesn't come eryday), and I have to actually put comedic relief I hear uttered from like falling in love" back up, you know you don't effort into accomplishing things. my professor's mouths. Here are just have enough fiber." But, despite the few drawbacks, a view tantalizting sound bites from these little moments of sheer bril­ the first few weeks of the semester: liance kind of make it all worth it stu ents we spen ours upon ours in e assroom, ·stening to our pro essors ecture on ut w a in the end. At least this is proof "Beauty used to be based off need to know. At any point during these hours have you thought to yourself that you just couldn't belie that we're really paying attention to hat came out of your professor's mouth? Often times do you find yourself wondering how exactly what the the greek gods. Now the clos­ what our educators are saying; who aid was relevant to the lecture? If you said yes to at least one of these questions, it is likely that your professors sa est thing we have is George cares that it's not exactly what the e damdest things and you should write these random and obscure gems down. By doing so, your anonymo day's lesson is about? Either way, Clooney." rofessor quotations could appear in upcoming issues ofthe the Nor'easter News. Don't pass up the chance to shar keep up those excellent stenogra- mething funny that your professor said; these things are priceless. ff you would like to add a quote to · • pher skills and don't skip class; you lumn, contact EiC, Danielle Cropley, at eic@n~ews.com. never know what you might learn! r\:·.--';.:"'"'U". ,.. J MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2012 8 FEATURES NOR'EASTER NEWS UNE Takes Back The Tap alternatives of cafeteria tap with campus were terminated, and all 25.5% and Poland Spring bottles those five cent redeemable bottles with 25%. The day was filled with collected went towards setting up good humor as contestants mim­ 57 Blue Reserve Water Filtration icked those at a wine tasting as units hooked up to local tap. And they attempted to pick out which there are more to come! one was which. No one could taste The Ultimate Goal, to have the difference between bottled a resolution that states "UNE and tap (not even those hosting Commits Itself to Water Justice'' the event) which started people and have it signed by the Presi­ thinking; why would I pay for a dent. Administrators have proven bottle of Aquafina when tap water to be progressive and support­ is free and available? ive of environmentally friendly Many love the convenience changes including the signing of the services provided by a com­ of the Climate Action Commit­ pany like Poland Springs, but ment. What is most important is most do not know the details they showing the community and the fail to advertise. Their logo shows administrative offices that these evergreen forests and a river flow­ bottled water issues are important ing from a scenic snow capped and that students care. mountain. Who wouldn't love to Take Back the Tap will con­ drink from that? Unfortunately, it tinue to make public statements, should portray a large pump in an host fun events, spread an impor­ Srudcnt:5 using UNE lab facilities to test for Wlltcr quality enormous warehouse surrounded tant message and eventually sur­ BYNICHOLAS CORNETTA rain showers under that category. projects all related to water. Re­ by hundreds of trucks. Bottled pass just helping UNE to evolve Nor'easter Staff It's hard to imagine how many search is currently being done to water has extreme effects on the but influencing Maine state gov­ hikers it would take to recycle as see how many bottles are used to environment; drying up Maine's ernment. All it needs is for stu­ Across the country a grow­ many bottles as there are flowing quench our thirst, what happens wells, emitting carbon into the dents to show they care, take part ing movement is gaining mo­ through UNE's waste stream. to those pesky plastic bottles af­ atmosphere due to transportation, in the actions in the works, and mentum. It is called Take Back Recently, UNE joined the terwards and most importantly, to and the dreaded plastic bottles. contribute their own bright ideas the Tap and it is sponsored by a numerous universities, businesses answer the question: will people There are alternatives, like to the cause. nonprofit environmental advocacy and other organizations working do something about it? investing the money being wasted Together this generation is organization called Food and Wa­ to spread awareness about the is­ So far the results are coming on buying bottles and recycling going to do big things and it all ter Watch. The campaign fights sues of bottled water and fighting in and it seems like Take Back them afterwards into better in­ starts with one bottle at a time. for what it calls 'water justice' and for change in the local community the Tap will have the support it frastructure that provides clean To learn more and get involved argues that water is a necessity of by officially joining the campaign. needs to make an impact. Back and refreshing water to everyone. visit www.une.edu/sustainabil­ life and used to be a free amenity Food and Water Watch has hired in October of 2011, a screening That's what UNE has already ity, like our page "Environmental before big corporations fooled us and trained a Campus Coordina­ of the film "Blue Gold" stirred started doing thanks to sus­ Sustainability at UNE" and check all into thinking that we needed tor to connect the Portland Maine deep discussion amongst its view­ tainability coordinator Alethea out www.foodandwaterwatch.org to buy their bottles. A bottle of division with Biddeford Campus. ers and just before Winter break a Cariddi and the Environmental to take action and know the facts. water may be great for a hiking In addition, four first year stu­ taste test was held. That day, 41 % Council as well as the work study trip or when sending aid to coun­ dents dubbed 'Eco-Reps' who of the sample UNE population students and volunteers. The con­ tries struck by natural disaster, but work for the office of Sustainabil­ choose water from a filtration unit tracts with Poland Springs where don't consider any of the Thursday ity are taking on some ambitious as their blind favorite over the they delivered water bubblers to RECYCLE for RecycleMania-related adver­ CONTINUED FROM PAGE 8 tisements and activities sponsored Student Spotlight: Travis Smith by UNE's environmental groups. Involvement in the competition Just remember that the Waste hors. Sure enough, the protagonist Portland and Bull Moose Music is a small but important part in Minimization competition is not rapidly begins feeling the effects in Scarborough. It is also available achieving the goals outlined in about simply recycling. It's about of this curse as he grows reckless, on Amazon, iTunes, Nook, Kin­ theACUPCC. reducing the total weight of ma­ aggressive, and argumentative dle, and other eReaders. In addi­ Traditionally, UNE has en­ terials hauled off campus, whether around his parents and bullies at tion, Travis is taking part in Maine rolled in the Waste Minimiza­ they consist of cardboard, plastic, school. Authors Publishing's February tion competition of RecycleMa­ metal, or trash. So the best way to David's life spins violently Blues Book Bash at The Curtis nia. While other competitions help? Buy less, reuse more. out of control as he struggles to Memorial Library in Brunswick, focus on per-capita or total re­ For more information on balance the teenage troubles of Maine, on Saturday, February 25, cycling rate, Waste Minimiza­ RecycleMania, the ACUPCC, or making new friends and surviv­ where he will be selling, signing, tion is meant to reduce the total UNE's current environmental ini­ ing the hostile public education and answering questions about his amount of waste, both trash and tiatives, check out these websites: system with the unbelievable book and publishing in general. BY JONATHON DUPUIS recycling, hauled off-campus. In www.recyclemania.org, www. strife surrounding his cursed Nor'easter Staff order to be successful UNE stu­ presidentsclimatecommitment. home and family life. When his Like The Garbage Men on Face­ dents should be involved at some org, and www.une.edu/sustain­ neighborhood garbage men turn book at www.facebook.com/gar­ UNE's medical-biology se­ level. Perhaps the simplest way to ability. For more information or from merely unsettling to out­ bagemen8 to find out more infor­ nior Travis Smith aspires to do help is to reduce the amount of to get involved, contact Recy­ right homicidal, David discovers mation! much more than just attend med­ disposable materials we use, such clemania. [email protected]. that there may be a connection ical school. Travis has recently as paper, plastic water bottles, between the men and the curse of written and self-published a nov­ and the disposable cups. If you his house, but David stands alone el, which he hopes to be the first are in charge of a club or orga­ in uncovering the truth behind of many. nization, send emails out about the curse whilst holding on to his 1he Garbage Men is a har­ events rather than printing post­ own sanity. Wrought with mys­ rowing psychological thriller set ers to place around campus. Write tery, suspense, and detailed, plot­ in the fictional town of Thrift­ on both sides of a piece of paper, driven action, The Garbage Men son County, Alabama, Travis's donate old books and clothes to explores the hidden dangers of home state. The story follows the places such as Goodwill, and use the human mind, the tragic con­ young, unexceptional David Slate reusable shopping bags instead of sequences of pushing limits, and as he struggles with his belliger­ plastic ones. Also, buying prod­ the struggles of an unremarkable ent peers and abusive family in a ucts in bulk not only reduces the teenage boy with no one by his new home. David learns very early amount of waste you produce, but side. that his house is the subject of a i also often le s expensive per Travis's novel is on sale at folkloric curse oft discussed and erving than buying single-serv­ the campus bookstore as well as ubiquitously feared among his ing packs. in local bookstores like Nonesuch high-school peers and even his Over the next few weeks, look COURTESY OF JUSTGLASSS!TE.COM Books in Biddeford and South seemingly rational elderly neigh- Cover of Smith's rcccndy published novel MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2012 NOR'EASTER NEWS FEATURES 9 Why Should YOU Join the Nor'easter News Tea01?

Danielle Cropley, Steve Scrivener, Constance Glynn,. Editor-in-Chief Features Editor Managing Editor "The Nor' easter News is "It's not just for nerds; it is "You should join the paper published for the students a great way to voice your because it's imperative to by the students, so don't opinon." make connections during let this opportunity go to your time here at UNE. The waste! There's always newspaper allows for con- something new to learn and nections to be made. You will pass on to your peers." get the chance to work with Sbarra Paquereau, Jocelyn Koller, numerous people from vari­ Opinion Editor News Editor ous departments and offices and have fun doing it." "Writing for the paper give "The paper looks great to you an opportunity to make graduate schools, as well you self heard and to come as on job applications and out of your shell a little resumes. It teaches amazing bit." skills--like writing, edit­ ing, and responsibility--and l< 1 • . it shows future employers your dedication to some­ thing." Deidre Dicker, A&E Editor " You should get off your keister and join the Nor'easter!" Katelyn Kaulback, Kylie Galliani, Advertising Manager Business Manager "How often do you com­ "You should join the paper plain about something to strengthen communica­ around campus? Writing an tion skills and learn new article for the Nor'easter skills that can help you in News is a constructive way any career." to let your voice be heard on campus. Administration Perri Fine, Deanna Baumert reads theNor'easter News, Photography Editor Sports Editor you should write for it!" "Joining the paper will help "We all have things about you land a great leader­ UNE that we want to im­ ship experience while at prove. The paper is a way UNE. Being part of the to get ideas and opinions Nor'easter News allows me Aaron Fullerton, out there so that positive to take time out of my aca­ Web Designer changes can be made." demic career, focus on my leadership skills and gives "It's a valuable resume me a creative past-time. " builder!"

Come get YOUR voice HEARD at our GENERAL STAFF MEETING, this WEDNESDAY, February 15, at 7PM in MARCIL 202! MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2012 10 NOR'EASTER NEWS SPORTS Men's Ice Hockey Looking to Improve BY DEANNA BAUMERT Kolb about halfway through the son with Castleton State but a tie Nor'easter Staff first period. The last two came breaker made with .5 seconds left within two minutes of each other in the game kept the Nor'easters With very little time left in during the second period. Fred from a win. Castleton more than their season, UNE's hockey team Hein, assisted by Russ Franey, doubled UNE in shot attempts is making an effort to redeem got his first goal of the season and but Edwards made sure they only themselves. then Chris Glover had the assist found the back of net three times. The team started the new when Zach Lokey found the net First-year Zeth Zielinski, assisted year off with a shut out win for the sixth time this season. The by Scott McManaman and Lokey, against Suffolk University. Goalie third period was scoreless, thanks had UNE's first goal of the night Ian Edwards had 30 saves on the in part to Edward's performance and then Adam Laite put one in night including 17 in the last pe­ in the goal. unassisted to tie it up early in the riod. On the offensive end, Matt After a slew of losses, the third period. DelGiudice had the first goal of team came close to victory during The puck dropped at 7pm for the night with an assist by Nick their second meeting of the sea- their next match against St. Mi­ chael's, a feam that the Nor'easters had defeated earlier in the season. The Purple Knights had their re­ venge though in the form of a 4-1 win. After a scoreless first period, St. Michal's was the first to score. UNE's only goal of the night COURTESY OF UNE ATHLETICS came from Brent Bourgeois off Junior Tyler Fleurent brokc·up the shutout bid during game ag2.inst USM an assist from Mike Chase later in the second period. Three goals A non-conference match period and was assisted by Ted later, the Nor'easters still had only against Colby College saw the Fabian and Sean Sullivan. Sul­ one point and the Purple Knights Nor'easter's out-shooting their livan and Zielinski had the as­ clenched the victory. host 34-28 but in the end the sist for the only other goal of the Nationally ranked #1 Nor­ Mules took the win 5-2. The first period that was made by Laite a wich University was next on the two periods belonged to Colby couple of minutes later. Nor'easter Nor'easter's schedule. UNE was with the teams last goal of the Craig Ryan took over the goal for only able to squeeze in 10 unsuc­ night being-put in at 16:42 in the the third period and saved all six cessful shots on goal while the 2nd period against UNE's Ed­ shots made against him. The team Cadets put Edwards to work with wards who saved 17 of 22 shots will be putting all they have into 42 shots on goal, 36 of which he on goal during the first 40 min­ the next few contests and will saved. Norwich had five power utes. The Nor'easters fought back hopefully end their season on a play goals throughout the game during the third period and con­ high note.

COURTESYOFUNEATH CS and ended on an unassisted goal nected with the net twice. John Sophomore Keith MacDonald made three stops at USM with about five minutes left in the Tuell put his team on the board game. about seven minutes into the

Women's Basketball Nears End of Successful Season BY DEANNA BAUMERT that they had defeated earlier in made in one game since the start Nor'easter Staff the season. The first half went of the program. back and forth with each team More big moments were in The Nor'easters are taking taking the lead three times and the store when the ladies achieved the Commonwealth Coast Con­ Nor'easters went into the second their 10th consecutive win ference by storm with a winning half with a three point lead after against Gordon College and this conference record that currently a couple of good free throws from time with an impressive 52 point places them at the top of the Coleman in the last seven sec­ margin, the greatest that UNE CCC's standings. onds of the half. The home. team women's basketball has seen since The home game against started a comeback about halfway the 2001-02 season. The Fighting Wentworth on January 25th end­ through the second period with a Scots took the lead for about two ed with a 79-44 victory for UNE. jumper that tied the teams 36-36. minutes in the beginning of the The Nor'easters started the scor­ Salve fought through the rest of game but UNE'quickly kicked it ing off early with a three pointer the half to come out on top 63- into high gear, gradually increas­ by Lauren Rousseau assisted by 51. ing their lead throughout the rest Kelly Paradis.A couple ofminutes The Nor'easters rallied dur­ of the game. Every Nor'easter later, Wentworth's Ashley Stowe ing their next game against who played during the contest got the Leopard's first basket of Curry during which they over­ added points to the board in­ the night but by that time UNE took the Colonels 64-80. Dur­ cluding Rousseau with 15 points, had built up enough of a lead ing the first half, it seemed to Suggs with 14, Russell with 11 that they were still nine points be anyone's game with the lead and Liz LeBlanc with 10. Rus­ in front. The Nor'easters steadily switching up nine times and the sell had another highlight in her built up their lead throughout the teams tying seven times. The sec­ career when she made two suc­ rest of the half and were as much ond half though was entirely to cessful free throws in the first as 33 points ahead with about the Nor'easters despite an effort half, making her career total 451 three minutes left in the first half from the Colonels that brought and giving her the title of all-time thanks to a trey by Kelly Cole­ them as close as one point behind leader in free throws made during man. During the contest, Paradis UNE. Margo Russell had a suc­ a career. With a season like this, became the 15th player in the cessful night with enough points the women are sure to finish their program's history to have her ca­ scored to match her career high of season strong. reer rebound total be over 500. 26 while going 100% on her eight Three days later, UNE suf­ free throws. Beth Suggs made 20 fered their fourth loss of the sea­ rebounds to match the record for son against Salve Regina, a team 6th highest total rebounds to be Women's buk.etball dominates against Roger Williams MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2012 NOR'EASTER NEWS SPORTS 11 Men's Basketball: Fenner, Nor'easters Surge by Colonels After the Colonels battled back from their early season loss to the and even recaptured the lead for a Fighting Scots. short moment they had no answer Earlier in the week the for junior guard Charles Fenner N or'easters suffered their fifth III who ended the night with a home loss of the season to the career high 31 points, including· visiting Wentworth Leopards, going four for eight behind the who were 9-6 coming into the arc. One of Fenner's three's came match. In a battle of the halves it in the closing seconds of the first was University of New England half bringing UNE's lead to five, who struck first, closing off the where the team would never look first half with a 27 to 24 lead. Yet back. it was the Leopards who domi­ In the second half, University nated when it mattered most, of New England would pull away winning not only the second half with a lead as large as 14 and fin­ of the game but the game itself. ished off the Colonels with a fi­ Wentworth was able to close out nal score of 73 to 61. Along with the meetirtg with a 10 point ad­ Fenner, other key contributors to vantage, as the final score ended the Nor'easters victory were se­ up being 59 to 49 in favor of the nior guard J arryd Rossignol, who Leopards. had 13 points on the night, and Nor'easters' top scorers on junior forward Alex Alsadi, who the night were Fenner with 17

ER1U'FIN£);OR'EASTER ~ had six rebounds on the evening. points and 7 boards; and senior Senior Jarryd Rossignol protecting the ball av,inst Wentworth Leading Colonel scorers were ju­ guard Marcus Winn with 13 nior forward A.J. Stevens, with 14 points and two assists. Top scor­ BY ADRIENNE CHASE the season, and to bounce back offs looming in the near future. points and 8 boards, and junior ers for the Leopards were senior Nor'easter Staff from their heart-breaking loss to From the moment the game guard Eric Guglielmello with 13 guard Eric Prue with 12 points Salve Regina just days before. The started it was all UNE as the team points and three boards. and five steals, as well as junior The Nor'easters traveled to 8-10 Curry Colonels were look­ went on a 14 to four run before University of New England guard Colin Johnson, who came Curry College this past Tuesday ing to avenge an early season loss the Curry coach took a timeout continues to travel as they stop by off the bench with 12 points and seeking their fourth Common­ to the Nor'easters and continue to try and stop all momentum the Gordon College on Thursday to four rebounds. wealth Coast Conference win of their winning ways with the play- Nor'easters had going for them. try and better their performance

UNE lntramurals: Swim Team Ends Season With Winning It's All About the T-Shirt Record

BY CHRISTIANA BOOTH clearer than in their philosophy BY DEANNA BAUMERT Nor'easter Staff statement: Nor'easter Staff The UNE Intramural Sports pro­ How do you define sports? gram strives to be accessible to The women's swim team is Some people may say sports a diverse group of participants, giving all they have and with their require physical contact - the regardless of age, ability, gender, current record, it's safe to say that bloodier, the better. Other people skill level, or other socio-demo­ their efforts are paying off. may say sports are more about graphic variables. In addition, the A tri meet against Norwich the mental mindset,- requiring UNE Intramural Sports program, University and host Bates Col­ focus and mental preparation strives to meet the various needs lege on January 7 resulted in a win just as much as physical prowess. and preferences of its participants against Norwich University and a It's such a simple word, and yet -- an oppqrtunity for competi­ loss against Bates. Senior Lizzie it encompasses such an extreme tion, fitness, skill development, Wareham took first in the 100 range of physical activity. Dodge and fun, to furthering a sport yard butterfly and the 100 yard ball, rowing, ping-pong, water interest and socialization with freestyle. Senior Jessica Sweeney polo, football, archery - the list friends. had the win in the 100 backstroke goes on and on. To a lot of people, Plain and simple, this pro­ and classmate Sara Shea touched sports are life. They are the very gram aims to encourage everyone the wall 0.4 seconds ahead of the Senior Sara Shea finished first in three events on Senior Day things that make life worth living. to get involved. Even if you've runner up in the 100 breaststroke. When we're yoµng, we're told (for never played any of the offered Sweeney also had a second place Shea claimed first in two events breaststroke. The 400 free relay the most part)pat sports are for sports before, it's worth it to giye showing in the 200 freestyle. each and junior Rachel Hanley, team had a victory over Roger making frie .having fun, them a chance. Sophomore Jenn LaComfora LaCornfora, and Wareham won Williams as well with a margin of for giving us a y respect to- Junior Garret Barcheski has held the runner up position in one event apiece. 1.21 seconds. wards the corrt,ctltive aspects of been involved in- intramurals as two of her events and just missed Six individual wins were The team came back a week life. an avid player and referee for the second during the 100 backstroke · seen from the Nor'easters against later with a win in their own But what ha~s when we past two and a half years, and has by 0.1 seconds.Junior Amy Miele St. Joseph's College in Standish, waters, this time against Colby­ grow up? Only the truly talented just recently been named as one had a second place finish in the Maine on January 16th. Shea Sawyer. Miele and Shea had three and driven are given the oppor­ of the four student supervisors for 50 butterfly and a third place fin­ and Wareham clenched two wins wins a piece to contribute to the tunity to play sports fQr school this program. "I live for intramu­ ish in the 50 freestyle to contrib­ each. Shea had the 400 individual ·victory. Miele took the 100-yard teams, so what about the rest of rals, "he says, "and intramurals live ute while fellow junior Meaghan medley and the 200 breast while butterfly, 100 backstroke, and us? Just because we may not have for me." Arsenault took third in the 50 Wareham took both the 100 and 100 individual medley for her the skills to be considered ex­ For many students, intramu­ backstroke right behind LaCom­ 200 freestyle events. Wareham part and Shea had the 200 free­ traordinary doesn't mean we love ral sports don't just represent a fora. The end totals were 106-16 was also part of the winning style, the SO-yard breaststroke by the game any less. The rest of us chance to interact and meet new against Norwich and 116-38 200-yard medley relay team that 0.06 seconds, and the 100-yard still want something to do, even people - they represent a chance against Bates. kicked off the day, as were Arse­ breaststroke. Also gaining wins if we don't play college sports and at intramural glory... and an infa­ A week later, UNE traveled nault, Miele, and first year Emily were Sweeney in the 50 back and have absolutely no hopes of go­ mous t-shirt to go along with it. to Wenham, Massachusetts for Zeimetz. Wareham in the 50 fly. ing pro. And that's where intra­ For more infomation on the a meet against Gordon College The streak came to an end The Nor'easters had one murals comes in. Here at UNE, intramural opportunities here at which they ended up winning. with a loss against Roger Wil­ more duel meet on February 4th students are given the opportu­ UNE, log on to the UNE website UNE's teams A and B in the liams 170-117. Three Nor'easter to cap off their successful season nity to participate in a variety of and check for a schedule of dif­ 200 yard medley relay added 15 individuals had wins on the day before they head to Vermont for sports, ranging from broomball ferer games or contact the fitness points to the Nor'easter total of including Wareham with three the New England Champion- to ultimate frisbee. The goal of center for more infomation. 138.5 with times of 2:01.21 and separate wins, LaComfora with ships. intramurals couldn't be stated any 2:04.67 respectively. Sweeney and two and Shea with one in the 200 12 NOR'EASTER NEWS MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2012 ¥ HAPPYVALENTINE'S DAY! ¥ February 14: A History He was buried around 270 AD. time a fertility festival and a time England to Anne of Bohemia. One legend holds that the very to purify the land. Thus, to begin Valentine fever quickly first "valentine" was sent by Val­ the celebration on February 15, spread. In Great Britain, Valen­ entine himself While in prison, members of the Luperci (a group tine's Day began to be popularly on the night before his execution, of Roman priests) would gather celebrated around the seven­ Valentine professed his love for a at the sacred cave where the in­ teenth century. By the middle young girl (who may have been fants Romulus and Remus were of the eighteenth century, it was the jailer's daughter). This young believed to have been cared for common for friends and lovers in girl, whom visited Valentine in his by either a she-wolf or lupa. Here, all social classes to exchange small confinement, received a love letter the priests would sacrifice a goat tokens of affection or handwrit­ signed "From your Valentine."The for fertility, and a dog for purifi­ ten notes. Ready-made cards were notion of little notes and trinkets cation .. an easy way for people to express to show one's affection caught on, Around 498 A.D., Pope their emotions in a time when and by the Middle Ages, Valen­ Gelasius declared February 14 direct expression of one's feelings tine was one of the most popular as St. Valentine's Day. The old­ was discouraged. These ready­ saints throughout England and est known valentine still in exis­ made card_s appeared at the end of France. tence today was a poem written the century, for due to improve­ The observance of the holi­ by Charles, Duke of Orleans, to ment in printing technology, day takes place in the middle of his wife while he was imprisoned handwritten letters were replaced February, which some confuse to in the Tower of London follow­ by printed cards. Cheaper postage be the anniversary of Valentine's ing his capture at the Battle of rates also contributed to an in­ death or burial. Yet, according to Agincourt. (The greeting, which crease in the popularity of sending St. Va1cntine popular myth, the reason for a was written in 1415, is part of Valentine's Day greetings. Ameri­ BY CONSTANCE GLYNN legends contend that Saint Val­ mid-February acknowledgment the manuscript collection of the cans probably began exchanging Nor'easter Staff entine was a priest serving in the of Valentine is due to the Chris­ British Library in London, Eng­ hand-made valentines in the early third century in Rome. During tian church's desire to "Christian­ land.) Several years later, it is be­ 1700s. In the 1840s, Esther A. The history of Valentine's his time in ancient Rome, Em­ ize" celebrations of the pagan lieved that King Henry V hired Howland, known as the Mother Day is a long and complicated peror Claudius II outlawed mar­ Lupercalia festival. For ancient John Lydgate, a writer, to create of the Valentine, began to sell the one. The holiday, celebrated in riage for single men in hopes that ·Rome, spring began in Febru­ a valentine ·note to Catherine of first mass-produced valentines in the United States, Canada, Mex­ these men would become soldiers. ary and was a time for purifica­ Valois. According to written re­ America. These valentines were ico, Australia, France, and among Valentine saw the injustice paid tion. This meant that houses were cord, the first association of Val- embellished with decorations of other places, contains roots in towards Claudius' potential sol­ swept and sprinkled with salt and . entine's Day with Romantic love traditional Valentine's Day sym­ Christian and ancient Roman diers, and he wanted these single a type of wheat called spelt. This is contained within Geoffrey bols, along with the catch phrase vestiges and can be traced back men to be allowed to marry. Thus, festival was an observance of the Chaucer's "Parlement of Foules" "From your Valentine," derived to a single patron saint which the Valentine defied the outlawing, Roman god of agriculture, Fau­ from 1382. "Parlemdnt of Foules" from the letter written to a yo1,mg Catholic Church recognizes. and he conducted marriages in nus, as well as to the founders of was a poem written in celebration girl from i prison cell from· Saint This saint, named Valentine (or secrecy. Once discovered, the Em­ Rome; Romulus and Remus. This of the first anniversary of the en­ Valentine himself, and are still ex­ Valentinus) was martyred. The peror condemned him to death. festival is at one and the same gagement of King Richard II of tremely popular today.

For the Love of It BY SHARRA PAQUEREAU says "I love chocolate" or "I love ing to get a small business off the Nor'easter Staff the beach", this was not a figure of ground or to devote a summer speech. I got the impression that volunteering for an organization Let's talk about love, it's the she really cared about hip-hop that they believe in or to stand up holiday for it, right? And before (she has written several books on for change because they believe you turn away in disgust and/ the subject) and that she was in­ that it will make the thing they or boredom, this will not be the vested in improving it for the fu­ love better. traditional Valentine's Day piece. ture. She said that he loved hip­ One example Dr. Rose used This will not be an article for the hop enough to speak up when she was the idea ofloving your coun­ Romeo and Juliet or the Butter­ thought it was going in the wrong try, something many people claim cup and Wesley crowd. There will direction and that she cared about to do. Yet voter turnout is as­ be no flowers or heart- shaped it too much to allow it to become toundingly low for elections, and boxes and certainly no giant something terrible. many people cannot be bothered teddy bears. However, I will not That got me thinking, is to do more than bemoan the cur­ be talking about the evils of the there something I love enough to rent state of affairs in the United holiday either so if you are look­ take the time out of my life to say, States. Instead of complaining ing for a scathing commentary on "Hey, I think you could be better why don't we do something pro­ commercialism or a condemna­ and here is how"? Now I want to ductive? Now, this is not a politi­ tion of the color pink and all that be clear, I am not talking about cal article nor is it my goal to rally it stands for you are reading the going up to your parent, friend or the masses into a political enthu­ wrong article. This article is not significant other and laying out a siastic group of students. I am not Lovers holding hands about romance; it's about love. list of complaints under the guise asking for anyone to set up camp Before I go on I must ad­ of love, nor am I suggesting that and "occupy" whatever is bother­ irrelevance. All you need to do to I am not asking for radical mit that the inspiration for this complaining is the ideal way to ing them and I am not suggesting see evidence of this is to look at change in behavior. I do not ex­ piece came from the Martin Lu­ show that you love something. I that people who are not politi­ the state of school spirit here on pect people to dress in head to toe ther King, Jr. Day lecture by Dr. fact, I am not really talking about cally active don't love America. I campus. Now I'know that sports blue and white and go all out for Tricia Rose. The main portion of complaints at all but rather caring simply want each person to care are not huge here, I know that every event, just like I do not ex­ the lecture was devoted to dis­ enough about something to want a little bit more than they do, to we don't have a huge stadium or pect everyone to get excited about cussion about racial equality, but to improve it, loving it too much care enough to educate them­ a football team, and I admit that politics. I am simply asking each toward the end she brought up to allow it to decline. selves about the issues and maybe I have been to a grand total of person to care a little bit more her writing about hip-hop and This is a way of thinking of start thinking about ways to fix two sporting events in my three than they do, to attend an event her feeling about the direction love that does not lend itself to them. years here. But I believe that if that they never had before or to the industry has taken. he spoke romance easily, but rather to the The worst thing you can do to each person just tried to care a read an article about the presi­ pa innately about how much she love of a thing or of an idea. Love something you love is to become little more about sports and about dential election. You never know loved hip-hop and I truly believed of this kind is the variety that complacent with it, relationships school spirit it would be beneficial what might inspire a new love or her. It wa not like when someone leads people to spend hours try- grow stagnant and ideals fade into for everyone. even rekindle an old one. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2012 NOR'EASTER NEWS VALENTINE'S DAY 13 Valentine's Day 2012: Estimated Record Stop Hating On Cupid BYDEIDREDICKER I have one friend who, in el- Year in Spending Nor'easter Staff ementary school, snuck a heart­ this year. Factors like these result shaped package of Warheads (you in jewelry buyers having to pay This year I've been given the know, that really really really sour more money for a quality prod­ task of writing about the glo­ candy that used to be the rage?) as uct. For this reason, Grant rec­ ries .of Valentine's Day. It may a secret admirer gift into the desk ommends that shoppers double­ be because I gagged everyone in of one of the cutest boys in our check "too good to be true" sales, the news room with my mushy grade. When he found out what because jewelers may be using story ideas for the special day, it was and who it was from, he sales to move products that con­ because I'm newly engaged and said he didn't want to be her boy­ sumers would not buy normally. have a fresh and happy take on friend. Instead of being crushed, To save on buying this year, Grant love (though I've been warned crying, and drowning in self pity, suggests using multiple forms of that will die off after a few rough together the two of us had a good discounts (coupons and online years of marriage by more people laugh about it and ate the War­ deals, for example), buying silver than I care to mention), or may­ heads at our desks, and we didn't instead of gold, double-checking be just because Valentine's Day even have to share the blue ones the quality of the item, and com­ needed someone to stick up for it. with anybody. Which was just as parison shopping. I mean, it's no secret that it has good as having a boyfriend .. Breakdowns of spending gotten a bad rap for being just As time passed though, show that the majority of people another commercial holiday and things got more difficult and my will spend money on a spouse this for many, another reminder that girl friends and I started to real­ year. According to one survey, the love that just didn't work out as ize that love was harder than it average person will spend $74.12 planned. looked. By the time high school on their spouse. Males will shell But do you remember a came, the number of boys con­ time before all the messy love fessing their love dwindled. And Roses, one of the IIWlY gifts purclu.scd during Valentine's Day out the most cash, averaging $168.74 compared to the aver­ crap, before she cheated or be­ sharing a package of Warheads, BY JOCELYN KOLLER more expensive jewelry items for age woman's number of $85.76. fore he broke your heart or be­ even if they were all blue, wasn't Nor'easter Staff their significant others because People will also spend about fore you cared if you had a date enough to keep us content on they have reduced spending in $25.25 on children, parents, or and a dozen roses? I do. It was Valentine's Day. And if ever the Predictions for consumer recent years (due to the reces­ other family members; $6.92 on in elementary school, the Golden event passed without red roses spending this Valentine's Day sion). Grant calls this "pent-up friends; and $4.52 on pets. Top Years. Every Valentine's Day, or chocolate or those giant teddy says that U.S. consumers will demand". According to many ex­ categories for gifts that will be everyone's parents in the entire bears that every girl wants but no spend 8.5% more than they did perts, including the National Re­ bought (in order from highest classroom would be suckered into girl really needs, it left feelings of in 2010. According to the Valen­ tail Federation, a record number to lowest) are jewelry, an evening buying those cutesy Valentines bitterness and resentment toward tine's Day Consumer Intentions of 18.9% of consumers are plan­ out, flowers, candy, clothing, and featuring our childhood favor­ Cupid. and Actions survey, conducted by ning to spend their Valentine1s gift cards. In fact, about 150 mil­ ites, like _the Power Rangers and This Valentine's Day, remem­ the company BIGinsight, spend­ Day budget on jewelry. Because lion Valentine-themed cards will the Rugrats and - my personal ber Valentine's Day before it got ing is expected to reach $17.6 of numbers like this, the jewelry be sent throughout the U.S., a favorite - Hercules. They would lame. Remember the 20 or so billion, which will be the highest industry is expecting to experi­ nurriber that falls just behind have those little holes in them to Valentines from your classmates number to date in history. ence a jump in sales, from $3.5 (in Christmas and about 180 million stuff the lollipops through and on who told you how much they Experts estimate that the av­ 2011) to $4.1 billion. roses will be delivered. Finally, each Valentine, your classmates stinkin' liked you back in ~e.good erage price consumers will pay for Consumers can also expect according to the National Con­ would write a note to you saying old days. You are the same person a Valentine's Day gift this year is to pay slightly more for their jew­ fectioners Association, about 36 how much they liked you. And today as you were then. So even if $126.03, while the 2010 number elry this V-Day, perhaps contrib­ million boxes of chocolate (heart­ it was awesome. There was noth­ love ha~ left you bitter, don't take was $116.21. Part of this price in­ uting to the higher estimate for shaped, of course) will be sold. ing cooler to second grade me it out on Valentine's Day. Use it crease is due to the large jump in spending. Gold is up almost 30% than getting 22 Valentines with as a day to remember good friend­ the number of people that will be in comparison to last year. In ad­ 22 pieces of candy in them, with ships and to forget that chocolate buying jewelry. Kelli Grant, writ­ dition, one-carat diamonds have some even from boys confessing has calories. Your second grade ing for SmartMoney, notes that jumped up 19% in price. Gem­ their undying love for me (that's self would have wanted it that many people will be purchasing stones are also in higher demand right, there were more than one!). way.

Just.A.notherl1uesday BYSTEVESCRIVENER they get a day dedicated to their pounds from ice cream and Go­ Noreaster Staff relationship status? Holding a diva chocolate that you stole from grudge against society for such a your best friend's dorm. Instead, I Every year on February 14, day not only deepen~ depression, preach to all you single people out social media blogs are filled with but wastes valuable time, and of­ there to accept your status and es­ anti-Valentine statuses by people ten fails to draw pity that so many tablish your independence. who quite frankly claim that it is seek. There are many people out a wasted holiday. While a lot of Tomorrow, like every other there who love and care about people get excited over the op­ V-Day in the past will inevita­ you and just because you haven't portunity to exchange chocolates, bly highlight the divide between yet found your prince charming teddy bears and cheesy cards, a single people and the rest of the or princess Fiona doesn't mean much larger segment of the popu­ population. This year I urge all of that you never will and you need lation gathers around the televi­ the single people to take a differ­ to suffer in the short term. Take sion by themselves to watch de­ ent approach. Don't get emotional this day to prove why being single pressing romantic comedies that that you don't have a soul mate is a privilege, not a punishment re-emphasize how depressing the and may spend the night alone; if from God. I know that sounds a single life can be while gorging you wanted a partner bad enough little harsh, but consider the ever­ Holding your own heart their mouths with chocolate chip there are definitely plenty of peo­ increasing divorce and adultery cookie dough. ple out that there that you could rates in this country. I understand depend on someone else. Here are a six inch to satisfy someone else's Obviously Valentine's Day settle for if loneliness is your big­ that serious romantic relation­ some helpers ifyou need them; go appetite. holds a long tradition and is gest fear. Let's be honest, from ships can be very special, but to the gym, intentionally forget to I know I can't force you to aimed at couples to give them yet failed relationships to high stan­ there are many people who wish put on deodorant, walk around in listen to my advice, but for those another chance to spend money dards to personal choice, there are they were in your position. So just your underwear, or take a trip of you who do, remember that that they don't have on unorigi­ plenty of excuses as to why you instead of crying that you aren't on the naughty side and venture the single life isn't so bad and you nal gift ideas to express their don't have a valentine this year. able to share February 14 with a down to Subway. Yeah Subway, should seek this opportunity to passionate feelings towards their But so what, it is what it is, so someone special, take advantage remember its Februany so you can live your life and remember that significant others. However, what don't waste this day drowning in of the opportunity to do all of the choose whatever you want and it is just another Tuesday. Happy about the single people, why don't tears and building up an extra five things that satisfy you and don't not have to worry about splitting Valentine's Day! NOR'EASTER NEWS MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2013 29 Days of Pick-up Lines Romance on a Budget I. I've Just moved you to the top of beauty that I ran into that wall 20. Come live in my heart, and BY DEANNA BAUMERT If you like the outdoors, you my 'to-do' list. over there. go I am going to need pay no rent. Nor'easter Staff can go ice skating at the your name and number for in- Westbrook Skating Rink 2. Excuse me can I borrow a surance purposes. 21. My name isn't Elmo, but you Valentine's Day is here and on Pool Street. If you don't quarter. It is an emergency. My can tickle me ~ny time you want you want to take your significant have skates then you can mother 12. If you stood in front of a to. other out on a nice date. Unfor- rent them at the rink or from told me to call her the second I mirror and held up II roses, you 22. You be the Dairy Queen tunately; your options are limited the equipment room in the fell in love. would see 12 of the most beauti- and 111 be your Burger King: You because you're a poor college stu- Campus Center. ful things in the world. treat me right, and 111 do it your dent on a tight budget. But worry 3. "Did it hurt?" "Did what way. not, there are options out there You can also rent snowshoes hurt?" "When you fell down from 13.. Hello, Cupid called, he says that can help make -Valentine's or cross country skis from the heaven?" to tell you that I need my heart 23. You must be a gnickers, be- Day special without making you equipment room or go for a back. cause you satisfy me. go 1=ompletely broke. hike.Just don't get lost! 4. You must be my guardian an- gel. 14. Roses are red, bananas are 24. let's make like a fabric You can make a homemade The Run of the Mill has dinner and use some roman- 5. I'm not drunk, I'm Just intoxi- yellow, want to go out with me softener and gnuggle Open Mic Night every Tues- cated by you. like a tic table settings in the dorm. day from 8-llPM, including nice little fellow? If it's nice enough outside, on Valentine's Day. 6. Can I buy you a drink, or 25. (hold out hand) Would you you could even go for a pie- would you Just prefer the five 15. How was heaven when you hold this for me while I go for a nic. Find out if any of the other bucb? left it? walk? local restaurants are having 7. That's a nice shirt; can I talk If you want to stay in, rent Valentine's Day specials. you out of it? 16. If you were a steak you would 26. Be unique and different, say a movie from the Campus be well done. yes. Center. There are also sev- Now that you have a few 8. Excuse me, !Just noticed you eral Red Box locations in the ideas of how to spend your Val- noticing me, and I Just wanted 17. Is your name "swiff'er"? 27. Baby, if you were words on area, including the Walmart entine's Day without spending you to notice that I noticed. 'Cause you Just swept me off my a page, you'd be what they call in Biddeford and the Han- a fortune, go ahead on out there feet. FINE PRINT! nafords and Shaw's in both and make it one to remember! 9. Give me your picture please. Biddeford and Saco. IJust want to prove that angels 18. Your daddy must have been a 28. Me without you is like a nerd really do exist. baker, because you've got a nice without braces, A shoe without The Box Office has discount- set of buns. laces, agentenceWithoutgpaoes ed movie tickets. You can 10. I wish you were Dgl so I go to Cinemagic in Saco or could get my high speed access. 19. Wouldn't we look cute on a 2 9. If I received a nickel for ev- have dinner and a movie at wedding cake together? ery time I saw someone as beau- Smitty's. II. I was so enchanted by your tiful as you, I'd have five cents.

It's not too late!! ~akea

With the FLU vaccine clinic t W alentine' s 2/14/12 0-6:QQptn Student Health Center Biddeford Campus ••J•.JJ•JJ_ .,11..-... •• ~.-J.'-'-A. J ...... J:LJ"!v .a t(• IL O Jfl~] ~ ...... vJ I .3M ,:.-.o.. d,~W ,bA ~•dc,1&J oor 15 MONDAARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Deidre's Pick of the Issue: Res Hall Recipies Saco River Winter Market BYDEIDRE DICKER Cheese Fondue Nor'easter Staff BY DEIDRE DICKER Ingredients: Nor'easter Staff Let's face it. Ramen gets 4 cups grated Swiss cheese old. Even if it is only $0.18 a 1 garlic clove Before I even begin to con­ meal, it's now time to let your 2 tsps cornstarch vince you to check out my pick of late room study snack evolve into ¥.I tsp nutmeg the week, let me just tell you that something more lively. We want 1 cup apple juice I know what Saturday mornings to give your old recipes some jazz Breadsticks!!! Or whatever you are for: Sleeping in late, warding and your pick-me-ups some piz­ feel like makin' cheesy. off headaches that you mysteri­ zazz. So send us your recipes that ously have woken up with, and can be made in the dorm room Directions: kicking it in your pajamas until or in the dorm kitchens, and all 1. Cut the garlic clove in at least 1 PM. But now let me your Easy Mac exhausted class­ half. Rub it over the insides of a tell you this: If you wake up this mates will thank you. Feel free to 2-quart microwave-safe casserole Saturday and go to the Saco River improvise and experiment if you dish. Winter Market, you will have the don't have all the ingredients, and 2. Add the cheese to the cas­ best donut experience of your life. Bon appetit! serole dish and stir in the corn­ At least, that's what keeps me go­ COURTESTY OF SACORIVERWINTERMARKET.BLOGSPOT.COM starch and nutmeg. Add the Advertising Flag for the 20U Saco River Winter Market ing back weekend after weekend, Teriyaki Chicken apple juice and mix thoroughly. despite its early hours. 3. Place the casserole dish in A little about Uncle Ben's do­ ally pretty crowded, and there is Candle Company, who was re­ Ingredients: the microwave and microwave on nuts. First of all, they are $0.80. a quiet din to talk over. There is cently featured in Cottages and 1 (6 oz) boneless, skinless chicken high heat for 3 minutes. Stir, and Not even a college student can go a local musician or small band Bungalow Magazine, offers a breast microwave for 3 more minutes in wrong there. More importantly, playing in one comer of the room huge variety of amazing smelling ¥.I cup soy sauce 30-second intervals, stirring each they are the best donuts that you nearly every Saturday morning, candles, my favorite being their ¥.I cup wine vinegar time. Serve in a warmed fon­ will have ... ever. You bite into one adding a real folk tone to the "Sunday Morning" that smells 1 tbsp granulated sugar due pot or in the casserole dish. of those plain sugared pastries whole event. Local businesses like pancakes. And then there is (Serving in the casserole dish will and all of your worries go away, come together here to promote the jewelry, clothing made from Directions: make it. easier to reheat if neces­ including your nagging headache their wares and there are samples alpaca wool, Native American an­ 1. Rinse the chicken breast under sary.) Serve with the breadsticks and the fact you had to put real to try everywhere. imal skins and wind chimes, or­ running water and pat dry. Cut for dipping! pants on before 11 AM. They Harris Farm frequents the ganic air fresheners, artisan stone­ into bite-sized pieces. Serves 6 are freshly homemade right that market, selling milk straight from ware, seaweed skin remedies, and 2. In a small bowl, mix together morning, and have a very slight their own cows that is creamy local artwork. Plus a lady doling the soy sauce, white wine vinegar, *Recipes taken directly from "The sugary crunch on the outside and and rich and delicious, for almost out massages in her massage chair and sugar. Everything College Cookbook" buttery joy on the inside. The the same price you could buy in the corner. 3. Place the chicken breast in a ingredient list on the 6 pack bag milk from Hannaford. They also My point is this. Whatever microwave-safe glass baking dish. Try these recipes· out, and let (yes, I've bought half a dozen in have home-grown meat, fresh­ your interest (or vice, if we're talk­ Pour the sauce over the chicken. me know how you like them! I one setting) reads: "Ingredients: squeezed apple cider, and local ing about donuts), there is some­ Cover with plastic wrap. would love your reviews, and I'd Made with lots of Love, Hope, & apples. The Wild Flour Bak­ thing that everyone will enjoy at 4. Microwave the chicken on love your dorm room recipes even Care: LOVE, you will totally love ing Co. sells a plethora of fresh, the Saco River Winter Market. high heat for 3 minutes. Tum more! Send all recipe ideas to ae@ them. HOPE you can come back wood-fired breads with various It's got a sort of hippy vibe that the chicken over and microwave noreasternews.com to see your for more. We CARE about you spices, ingredients, and shapes. is fun to be a part of once in a for 2 to 3 more minutes, check­ recipe in the newspaper next is­ so don't eat too many at once." There are also chocolate luxuries, while, even if goat cheese and ev­ ing every 30 seconds during the sue! So apparently they're calorie free, fresh seafood, cheeses, hot sand­ erything organic isn't your thing. last minute of cooking to see if it too. Do not let this opportunity wiches, homemade granola, fresh If you love the spa, you'll love it is done. pass you by. eggs, preserves, fresh veggies, there. If you love bands and art­ Serves 1 Of course, there is much herbs and spices ... I think you work, you'll love it there. And if more to the Winter Market than get the picture here. There's a lot you're a major foodie, you'll really Uncle Ben and his donuts. The of delicious food, and it's all local love it there. So this Saturday vendors set up shop in the second and fresh. morning, do yourself a favor and Coming Soon: story of the mill building adjacent Then there are the home­ roll out of bed between 9:00 AM to the Run of the Mill parking made goods. Trailside Farm and 12:30 AM and make your lot, overlooking the Saco River. Herbs offers a huge selection of way to Saco for the Winter Mar­ Local Music Expo As you walk in, there is a sensory their medicinal and organic prod­ ket. The coffee and pastries will BY COURTNEY GOULET is for this reason I will be writing overload - smells, sounds, sights, ucts, mostly in the form of oils. not disappoint you. I promise. Nor'easter Staff a Local Music Spotlight starting and things to be tasted. It is usu- Think aromatherapy. Seawicks the next issue. In each section I I'm a Maine girl, born and will be focusing on a band from raised. I grew up in a small town; I Maine that I has found a special went to a public high school. But place in my heart and that I want I hate Moxie. I don't hunt and I to share with you. I will also give don't like seafood. But one thing you a few "must download" tracks I have learned to love about the from the featured bands. I am a Pine Tree State is the local music big fan of local musicians, and I scene. Through most of my teens, hope some of you find their music it was rare ifl wore anything oth­ as enjoyable as I do. er than a band t-shirt and con­ Full hour Massage verse to school. My ideal Friday night was not going to parties and drinking (like many of my peers), or Facial but rather standing in line for 3 Call today to schedule your appointment hours to get into The Big Easy in Portland to see my friend's in our teacher supervised student clinic! band play in front of 200 people. I went through most of Junior Or receive 1 0% off High and High School listening any service in our 591-4141 to music right out of Portland. It WIU>ANDCRAZYMUSIC.COM Cosmetology Oinic with tt,is ad 100 Larrabee Rd, Westbrook, ME. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2012 16 A&E NOR'EASTER NEWS UNE's Miss Maine's Reflection on Participating in Miss America BY JULIA FURTADO I volunteered at Preble St food continue to challenge myself in Nor'easter Staff kitchen, and made appearances my daily life, and in setting life­ all throughout the state of Maine, long goals. The most rewarding When I was crowned Miss where I got to speak and sing. experience for me was having the Maine, I decided that I wanted to In order to prepare for the com­ privilege to sing my favorite song fully dedicate myself to my new petition, I had done a lot of prep­ on the Miss America stage, in role, and in order to fulfill all of aration in all areas of competition. front of thousands of people, and my responsibilities, I decided to I had mock interviews and took know that all of my hard work take a leave of absence from the a Dale Carnegie course to bet­ and dedication as a singer and University of New England. Dur­ ter prepare for my interview. I performer had paid off. Also, re­ ing my time away from school, I worked out, ate well, and got to ceiving the Duke of Edinburgh's have been promoting my personal apply all of my knowledge as a Award on the national stage was a platform, (or the issue I am most student of Applied Exercise Sci­ huge accomplishment, which was passionate about) "Leadership ence to prepare for the swimsuit testament to all the work I have Among our Youth", by going to competition. I got to create an done for the past six months. The speak at Rotary clubs in Maine original arrangement of my fa­ most fun and exhilarating part of about the importance of fund­ vorite song, "Over the Rainbow" the competition was swimsuit. To ing and supporting youth leader­ which was my dream come true be up there, confident in my body, ship programs. I have spoken at as a singer. I also was blessed to and just having a great time on schools to kids of all ages about have so many incredible wardrobe the stage was an absolute blast! getting involved and why they sponsors, who made sure I looked Now that I am back at should want to be leaders in their the part of Miss America! I felt school, I have a new apprecia­ communities. To promote our excited for what Las Vegas had to tion for UNE, for the friends and national platform of Children's bring, but nervous for the unex­ peers I have met here, for the Miracle Network, I have made pected. dedicated faculty, for my aca­ 2011 Miss Mainc,Julia Furtado visits to the Barbara Bush Chil­ I ended up learning more demic and professional growth, dren's Hospital, and have fun­ about myself and what I am capa­ and for the incredible environ­ until I give up my crown in June privileged to have had the oppor­ draised over $1000. At BBCH ble of in ten days at Miss Amer­ ment that only UNE can offer. I (yes I am busy!!!). I hope to con­ tunity that I did, and I encourage I read to the kids, talked and ica, than I have in years. Being am back in full swing with classes tinue singing, acting, volunteer­ anyone interested in the Miss played, and even put on a Christ­ surrounded my 52 other incred­ this semester, I have two physical ing, studying, and setting a good Maine program to contact me di­ mas concert and sing-a-long as a ible, intelligent, and accomplished therapy internships, am working example for our youth, and I look rectly at [email protected] to ask part of the Maine State Police's women pushed me to set the bar part time, and am still fulfilling forward to wherever God may questions or learn more! annual Christmas gift giving visit. a little higher for myself, and to my responsibilities as Miss Maine take me next. I feel blessed, and Album Review: D.R.U.G.S. by Destroy Rebuild Until God Shows favorite songs on the record. It it just wasn't great. Stop Read­ I really enjoyed this album, starts off with a short chant fol­ ing, Start Doing Pushups really and I cannbt wait to see what this lowed quickly by an explosion pushed Stern's hardcore drum­ band has lined up for us next! from the drums and guitars. Ow­ ming skills. The song is central­ ens belts out very dark, yet catchy ized by his fast beats, and there is verses about a bad relationship never a slow moment, meaning gone worse. The backing vocals, Stern had little or no time to have combined with Good's fast paced a break during the recording peri­ guitars make this song a 'must lis­ od. Again we hear Owens's vocals ten to'. ranging anywhere between low, The third song of the album is high, and scream level. Overall, Graveyard Dancing, Which starts it's a great track. 215 Saco Ave off with a cute little instrumental Next on the track list is a fast, Old Orchard (think along the lines of Panic catchy number; I'm the Rehab, UNE SPECIAL for February at the Disco's I Write Sins Not You're the Drugs. Martin starts us 20%off Food Tragedies intro). This is quickly off with a great guitar riff, Good brought into Owens and Good following in a few seconds later. $2 Bud/Miller Lite Draft carrying the song on about lov­ The guitars stand out the most ShowYour ID! All Month Lona! ing someone and yet having them in this song, yet again. It helps Monday hate them. The guitars back up this album in that way, you have $500Team Trivia the duo with ominous guitar solos. a band whose members are from This brings us into Mr. Owl Ate all over the place, bringing along Tuesday: Valentines My Metal Worm, one of the two their talent and doing an amazing Bring your date! songs on the album whose titles job working together. Three Courses are palindromes. This song is a bit I'm Here to Take the Sky has 2 for $40 (with wine) slower than the preceding, but not a very Chiodos sound to it. Not Wednesday 26.MEDIA.TUMBLR.COM by much. Drummer Aaron Stern just in the vocals, for the obvi­ Brewer's Night works the double bass pedal dou­ ous reasons, but in the backing BY COURTNEY GOULET Good. And what do you get? ble time for this whole album, but tracks as well as the very upbeat Thursday Nor'easter Staff You get the 2011 chart-topper it is most prominent for this track. and happy lyrics. This track is a Beers and Bacon D.R.U.G.S. Sex Life is definitely one of the very good song, just maybe not Music and Humor Have you ever wanted to The first song of the band's best on the album. It starts with for this album, it felt very out of from Pa rris Bacon make a fantasy band? Kind oflike debut album is If You Think This a slow verse from Craig before place. The Hangman brings us $2 PBR fantasy football where you take Song Is About You, It Probably Is, bolting into a gut wrenching right back into the dark feel with the best players for each position a very long title for such a short Every Friday angsty guitar battle/scream fest. heavy guitars and double bass, to make your dream team? In song. However the song does not Rock n Roll Pianos Martin and Good defiantly carry bringing back the feel of a hard­ 2010 when I first heard of De­ disappoint. Starting off with an this song with their harmonizing core band. Finally, we conclude Lady GaGa to AC/DC stroy Rebuild Until God Shows, interesting drum riff, it kicks off back and forth battle; the perfect with the hardcore-screamo wor­ Great Girls Night Out! I couldn't help but think that this the album with a bang. Owens's backing track for Owens's verses. thy song My Swagger Has A First might be my dream team. First, vocal range never ceases to amaze Feb 18 Laminated E.T. Animal follows, Name. Owens finishes off his take e.x-Chiodos lead singer Craig me as he hits a vast quantity of Mardi Gras Party! being the second title palindrome. masterpiece with another 3 min­ Owens. Then bring in Match­ notes throughout the 2 minute I however was not a big fan of this utes of powerful vocals. However DJ Caleb book Romance drummer Aaron and 31 second number. Which track. It could have something to the 7 minute song continues to Stern and Underminded guitarist brings us into the next track, Get your beads! do with the lack luster introduc­ play through, filling the remain­ l ick Martin. And finally, From The Only Thing You Talk About, tion, and how Owens's lyrics did ing time with silence and hidden Check for schedule at First to Last lead guitar Matt which as it turns out is one of my not catch mv ear. It wasn't terrible, messages. www.jimmygreeks.com 17 MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2012 NOR'EASTER NEWS OPINION NOR'EASTER NEWS Sink or S'"81 Established 2007 BY SHARRA PAQUEREAU I distinctly remember turning to abandoned in the name of"having Nor'easter Staff one of the other girls in class and fun" or "living life to the fullest" my.une.cdu / norcastcmews.com (207) 602-2145 11 Hills Beach Road whispering "she is not brave or or some other cliched excuse from faccbook.com/noreastemcws Marcil Hall 318B Biddeford, ME 04005 When I was young, maybe fearless she is the stupidest girl I generally not thinking things six or seven, I remember tak­ have ever seen." through. It also does not mean The Nor'easter News is a student-run bi-weekly publication dedicated ing swimming lessons at the lo­ At this point, I am sure you that those who take the time to to providing news and information relevant to the UNE community. cal YMCA. I was already quite a are wondering exactly why I have consider the consequences should Editorially independent of the university and its administrators, the good swimmer, so I spent most of recounted this tale to you, and be called boring or consid~red Nor'easter News pursues such content freely and thoroughly, follow­ my time playing and racing the really you should be because it an impediment to having a good ing professional journalistic standards in writing and reporting. The other kids in the class. On this certainly is random. However, I time. There is nothing wrong Nor'easter News is committed to serving as an open forum for thought­ particular day we had a new ad­ do have a point, I promise. Here with thinking things through; the ful and diverse discussion and debate on issues of interest to the UNE dition to the class, a small frag­ it is: society often associates acts issues come when you allow the community. ile looking girl who had a habit of incredible stupidity (or at the fear of a single possible negative of sinking like a stone every time very least poor judgment) with outcome to paralyze you. Editor-In-Chief Executive Business Director the teacher let go of her. But no bravery or, even worse, strength We must be able to find a Danielle Cropley Kylie Galliani matter how many times the adults and stability of character. We like balance between the spontaneous ([email protected]) ([email protected]) tried to get her to put on the foam to believe that those who take and the carefully planned. I think belt that helped you fl.oat, she re­ risks are worthy of our praise and that the development of this skill Managing Editor University Liaison mained determined to swim (or adoration and that if we can just is one of the most important Constance Glynn Katelyn Kaulback in this case sink) unassisted. conquer our fears and live life things we learn (or should learn) ([email protected]) Now, this was a class full of without reservations that we will when at college. I mean, let's face children and the teacher could become as fulfilled as we like to it, we have all made some ill­ only watch so many of us at a are. How­ News Editor Opinion Editor believe the daredevils advised choices during our time time, and the sinking little girl ever, I think we all know by this here, and probably make Jocelyn Koller Sharra Paquereau will took this opportunity to maneu­ point in our lives that this is not ([email protected]) ([email protected]) more before we graduate, and as ver down to the deep end of the true. We know, deep down, that we go through life. We should rel­ pool (in reality it was only three Features Editor Photography Editor rushing headlong i~to a situa­ ish these moments of carelessness or four feet deep, but to us it tion claiming that we are display­ Steve Scrivener Perri Fine and appreciate them while they seemed like the Marianas Trench) ing bravery is not the best :way to ([email protected]) ([email protected]) are here, as long as we don't allow and threw herself as far out from accomplish things. And yet, this the pursuit of fun and adventure as she could get. She was Sports Editor A&EEditor the wall knowledge does not stop us from to become dangerous. We can't all apparently of the opinion that if doing exactly that, and then won­ Deanna Baumert Deidre Dicker be the girl in the deep ~nd of the there was more water under her ([email protected]) ([email protected]) .dering how we got ourselves into poof thinking she can stay afloat she would fl.oat better; this was whatever situation we are in. through shear daring and will, nor not the case. She vanished almost Web Designer/Editor Advertising Manager Now, I realize that there are should we forge a path that leads immediately under the surface some situations that can be en­ Aaron Fullerton Katelyn Kaulback to eventual harm and disappoint­ of the water, only to be pulled to hanced by a certain amount of ([email protected]) ([email protected]) ment. Neither should we take the surface a few seconds later recklessness and that sometimes the stance of my six-year-old self Staff Advisor by our rather pale teacher. Inex­ you just have to take a risk in and stay safely in the shallow end Karl Koepl:el plicitly, the girl was smiling as order to get anywhere. In fact, mocking those who dare to try though she had just won a prize some of the best experiences in and fail. Ifwe can find the balance and not nearly drowned, even life are born out of a desire to between fearlessness and caution, Staff Writers and Photographers more shockingly the girl's mother cast away the restraints of rational .between forethought and sponta­ was beaming as well and saying Jonathon Dupuis Nicholas Cornetta forethought and just be fearless. neity, then I believe-we will all get "she is so brave, absolutely fear­ Julia Furtado James McGowan However, this does not mean that through life with relative success. less." I was of a different opinion, Ryan Kingston Royale Hardenstine all rational thought should be Christiana Booth Courtney Goulet Danny Huy Kristin Robert Erika Kovacs Meredith Cullity Adrienne Chase Kathlene Pangilinan Patrick Burnham Savanna Ford Jacqueline Lewis And Maybe Even YOU!!!

1he material contained herein is the. property of Nor'easter News and ap­ pears at the sole discretion ofthe editors. The editors reserve the right to edit all material. The opinions expressed in Nor'easter News do not necessarily reflect the views ofthe editors. SUBSCRIPTIONS ADVERTISING Domestic subscription rates are E-mail adbus@noreasternews. $50 for a full year and $30 for a com for advertising rates and a semester. E-mail adbus@noreast­ production schedule. emews.com for more informa- tion. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Nor'easter News welcomes letters to the editor. Letters should not exceed 500 words and must be received by 5pm on the Wednesday before the next publication date (for specific dates, contact the opinion editor). The editors reserve the right to edit let­ ters for length. Longer op-ed submissions of 500 to 1000 words may be arranged in advance with the opinion editor. Submit letters via e-mail to [email protected]. HOME.COMCAST.NET

J b vr MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2012 18 OPINION NOR'EASTER NEWS Student Debt: Does it Matter Anymore? BY JAMES MCGOWAN college costs reasonable has been and scholarships. The CFPB will Nor'easter Staff brought up recently at many of require colleges to send a per­ the President's speaking events, sonalized data sheet to students On January 3, 2012, U.S. we will assume, of course, that it that show more important figures News and World Reports maga­ has nothing to do with recaptur­ such as cost comparisons to other zine published a report on the "10 ing his youth voting base for the schools, loan default rate, gradu­ Schools With Most 2010'Gradu­ upcoming election in November. ation rates, retention rate, and ate Debt," the University of New Not surprisingly at a time that projected monthly loan payments England placed 4th out of more has many debt burdened students based on their debt level after than 1000 schools that submit in­ struggling to find desired employ­ graduation. These new changes formation annually to the maga­ ment, with some media pundits are expected to make families zine. The ranking highlights the citing it as the next credit bubble. and students more responsible fact that the cost in attaining a Last year marked a new milestone and aware of how to finance their college education is rapidly in­ for U.S. students as student loan education. I assume that as a creasing. However, I would argue debt surpassed credit card debt. community we each made an in­ S1UDENT that the ranking should not be a According to www.fastweb.com, a formed decision on the costs and focus point on choosing a uni­ leading scholarship search engine, benefits to an education, expected versity, such as UNE. In fact, the college debt will exceed 1 trillion outcomes, and vocational or net­ DEBT debt burden has become much dollars later this year according to working plans to increase those less important due to new adjust­ reports from the Federal Reserve. outcomes while attending college. ments by President Obama to the President Obama weighed in At least with the new Federal income-based repayment plan on the issue of college affordabili­ loan repayment plans, money is established by the College Cost ty last month on January 27,2012 no longer the sole criterion for a Reduction Act. in a speech given at the University college education. This act allows borrowers of of Michigan. President Obama If students are worried about federal education loans to com­ stated that schools that fail to taking on a large amount of debt mit to having their monthly loan keep tuition costs down may have in order to finance an education, MJNDING THE CAMPUS.COM payments no more than 10% of their school's federal aid nega­ then they should do their home­ ing job after graduation without apart from other applicants, (3) their previous monthly income tively affected, the type of aid that work and evaluate whether their further studies than you are in for future careers are pegged on your from last year's taxes. For those gets awarded through Perkins chosen career can adequately pay a rude awakening. first year's salary for negotiation of you entering into a health cli­ loans and work study programs, off their federal, private, or fam­ In fact for those in the lib­ purposes with employers. So that nician, education, government, federal student aid such as Staf­ ily loans. While the University of eral arts I would advise you to $30,000 sales job might not be military or many other public ford loans and Pell grants would New England is still expanding stay in school and go to graduate worth it when you missed out on service careers your federal loans not be harmed. both its presence and reputation, school. The reason why accumu­ a SS0,000 entry level consulting will be forgiven after 10 years this Also implemented after the a considerable effort has been lating even more student debt in offer you could have earned in program works concurrently for President's address is the "Know made in employing graduates a better economy, with a better those who had been only pay­ Before You Owe" system that is with hard skills such as health the present economic climate is worth it are three primary rea­ degree, and with a neutral start­ ing 10% of their income to loans. to be administered by the newly sciences, biological sciences, and sons, (1) when the economy be­ ing salary potential. In conclu­ For other borrowers not entering formed U.S. Consumer Financial marine related programs. If you gins to grow again your debt will sion, please take little regard for public service it takes 20 years for Protection Bureau. Unlike cur­ had expected a Bachelors of Fine be worth less after inflation, (2) UNE's graduate debt ranking by loan forgiveness. rent financial aid award letters Arts, English, or even Political an advanced degree can set you U.S. News and World Reports. The importance of keeping that show costs, loan amounts, Science to get you a decent pay- Glass Half Full BYROYALE camp, throw the cliche Ameri­ throughout our lives have told us, you to muster that smile, no big with my mom that things may in­ HARDEN STINE can Pie reference in here) when but just think about it. deal, just keep a positive mind set. deed happen for a reason. Nor'easter Staff everyone was on the verge of de­ Everyday we are faced with Negativity is infections, and can So is attitude everything? I'll hydration and we just weren't get­ choices and may be put in situ­ in general bring down others. leave that up to you personally to I'm the first person to admit ting the move or whatever right, ations that are not ideal or have In regards to those situations decide.Just remember that having that I was a band geek in high keeping the right attitude was es­ things not go our way. Herein lays that are just rather unfortunate a positive outlook and attitude school. I may have loved band a sential. Though I may have gotten the choice: the choice to be mis­ or just a bad outcome in general; in general not only makes you a bit too much, but music always sick of hearing this in high school erable and negative the entire day everything happens for a reason. happier person, but makes you played a big role in my life. How­ and haven't really thought of it or the chance to take the situation That's never what someone really more appealing on the job mar­ ever, that will not be the focus of much since, it recently resurfaced in stride and be positive despite ever wants to hear, but it has some ket. Who wants a miserable per­ this article, but something that in my life. This leads me to what your hardships. In my opinion, a merit. On those glorious tearful son working in customer service, I inadvertently learned during I want to talk about this time positive outlook is always the best phone calls to my mom, where I being all cranky in front of their band will. My director always said around: attitude and making your choice. The people who know complain about how this or that customers? I think that attitude is "Attitude is everything," it was life what you want it to be. As I me or have really even talked to didn't go the way I had planned, everything, it affects how others painted on the band room walls, am writing this I'm realizing that me know for the most part I'm a she always reminds me of this. perceive you and in the end how and driven into our minds all the a great deal of what I am saying glass half full kind of gal that is Granted I generally follow that you feel about yourself. time. On super hot summer days may sound like that inspirational rarely without a smile. So maybe with some snide or sarcastic com­ at band camp (yes I went to band junk that guidance councilors some days it's a little too much for ment, or I just shout back "you al­ ways say that!" she will then nicely list the times when just that was Win a $5 gift card to the right. Whether one believes in Math Problem of the Issue! Winward cafe! fate or not it is hard to deny that thing definitely do happen for a D reason. Check out That awesome job at Hershey i£CAUSE Circle A has a radius of 8. theUNE Park that I was going to get paid Circle B has a radius of 17. Math a ton of money for over the sum­ If segment CD is tangent to both mer that fell through may have THE GLASS Club! been disappointing at the time, circles, what is its exact length? Link below. but it left my entire summer open for one of the best internship ex­ RtlLlYIS periences of my life. No matter how much the young adult popu­ HALF· fUll To your enlry, e-mail rhedstrom@une edu your answer and use 'Problem Submission' m lation hates admitting that their the ect !me The Wlll!ler of the Gift Card will be selected al random from aD correct solutions and Cl)bfied by e ma1 One submisswn per person only Please. enlnes from students only! parents are right, they generally The WIDlllllg entry will be selected Monday, February 20th at~ p m. tend to know a thing or two. So IMAGES.SODAHEAD.COM I guess I'll have to start a~eeing MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2012 NOR'EASTER NEWS 19 CAMPUS EVENTS &ANNOUNCEMENTS

Organized by UNE's

Graduation looming on the horizon? Don't Panic! UNE's Alums are here to help you take the next step.

Join the PSI CHl Chapter on February 16 as we welcome recent UNE Alums to share their experiences applying for graduate school and looking for full-time positions. This is an exciting opportunity for any psychology major looking for advice, guidance, and fresh ideas! Staff from the UNE Career Center will also be on hand to answer questions. Everybody is welcome I

When: Febr11ary 1fi, 2012 Time, 6:00-'1,30pl:n

Wlaeft: St. Francis .Room ---·-··...... W&,7...... lf,-...., ...... c:111...., ..... Dr, •••,.....•istilll...... ,...... 1 ...

MCllDM WSDNIIDM' FMI:

E-mail Margaret

[email protected]

HATMl'OM MIUT MLllf oNeed. . ,...... UOfM ....JIM --~4:00-WflM to Sign UC RIC POOi. MD - S.MIAN IVION MNCI ffl:INnt Up][ ...... WOMOPM WMOOflM ...... S.ASMN IVSION DMCI •t=e0f1M PfflAIIICI Mfll/llC UC NTT#IICI MPMIIC UC """11CI MNJIIC

IOOICMIP MD IOOJCAMP PLUS! CHKX ROOM SCHlmUl.f wmi YOUR INS1RUCTOR(S) DCICIOW NOMGflM ....,,..,., ...,. ... AS LOCA"ftONS DO CHANGL UN;NPN fflTN'IICI ,...,_ RIC RBC • Ratq~tbal C.Clirt UC ('AfDO ...... ZUMIA - .. ... MPR • Multi-Purpose Room .,.snlPlfU, NN:OGPM 7:G04:00flM ...... UC NTT#IICI MPMIIC •PLEASE NOTf WAT!R POLO UC aJMM MU.ll'YOIA Wl:L H§IN Pl RlllltWtJ 17, NOMGPM ...... NTTN'IICI RIC 20 NOR'EASTER NEWS MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2012 PHOTO HIGHLIGHTS

Photo of the Issue!

Sailboats docking to let tourists out to snorkel among the coral reefs in Belize, Central America

The sun ri:s.mg between palm.trees in Belize, Central America

What is it?

tudc.m cnrolkd m Cera! Re.f Ecology srudied conls m Belize ..., Winte, Break

Lut lssue's ·What is ist?"was a Chnstmu stocking