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The Free Press Vol. 38, Issue 1, 09-11-2006

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Volume 38, Issue 1 September 11, 2006 USM closes cop killer’s exhibit Organizers voice disapproval of USM president’s decision

JOEL C. THERIAULT have become misunderstood and like we’re entering into a police needlessly divisive.” state and entering into censorship CONTRIBUTING WRITER Levasseur is a political ac- of artists and of people’s free ex- tivist and Manning’s associate pression.” After seven days on display, during the l970’s and ‘80’s. Several members of a Woodbury Center art exhibit of During the press conference, Portland’s Victory Garden Project paintings by Thomas Manning, a Pattenaude said, “I do this with and at least one of the student art- convicted killer and bank robber, deep regret and disappointment,” ists whose work was displayed was shut down on Friday by order and, “This touched nerves and with Manning’s, Marie Follayttar, of University President Richard pain far, far beyond what anyone appeared at the press conference. L. Pattenaude. understood. There is not an ad- The Victory Garden Project in Law enforcement agencies equate historical buffer between Portland organized the exhibit to from as far away as New Jersey criminal events that occurred and raise awareness of the 150 felons objected to the public display of today, such that you can use it in a incarcerated federally who claim Manning’s paintings. The paint- symbolic way.” to be “political prisoners” and ings depict portraits of politi- Earlier in the week, lawLaw are not recognized by the United cal prisoners and the oppressed enforcement officers from New States as being such. According to people he fought for and with. Hampshire, Vermont, and New Fertig, other projects sponsored Manning is serving a 133-year Jersey, along with Maine State by VGP include growing and sentence in a West Virginia feder- and local police complained, in distributing organic food to the al facility for a string of bank rob- statements to the media that the poor and educating area females beries in the 1970s and ‘80s, and University initially had labeled on growing and using medicinal the slaying of a New Jersey state Manning as a political prisoner- herbs. trooper in 1981 that Manning without quotation marks--in Several law enforcement of- continues to maintain was com- written materials describing the ficers were present at the press mitted in self-defense. Manning exhibit. After the complaints, the conference, including South is in solitary confinement; outside university revised the materials, Portland Officer Jim Fahey. “I PHOTOS BY JEN FELDMAN phone calls are not permitted [did adding quotation marks around would hope the debate doesn’t go (Top) “Where’s Liberty?” by Thomas Manning. we ask? the phrase. away,” said Fahey. “How can you (Above) Jonah Fertig protests during Pattenaude’s press In a prepared statement read The university president throw away social conscience? A conference. aloud by Pattenaude at a Friday said “We sent out material that healthy debate is just that, healthy afternoon press conference, he re- appeared to conclude that Mr. for everybody. Two sides to every and discussion has been hijacked tributed by USM students will be affirmed USM’s policy in support Manning was a political prison- argument, two sides to every story, by people who want to attribute displayed again at a later date in a of free speech to the fullest, and er....we, unfortunately, expressed sometimes you agree to disagree inappropriate motives to the different format, said Pattenaude. said that the University will con- to a large number of people in- and you go your separate ways. I University.” Woods added that When a Free Press reporter tinue “to serve as a neutral forum herently that was our conclusion got to give the University kudos, USM remains committed to being asked Pattenaude what conse- for the expression and discussion before we began (a) dialogue....” though, because they did spark an institution for free expression. quences he expected as a result of ideas.” As Pattenaude fielded ques- debate, no doubt about that.” University employees re- of his decision, he said, “(It’s) In the press release, tions, Jonah Fertig of Portland’s A USM student, Cornell moved and packaged the paint- hard to think of what the specific Pattenaude says that “it has Victory Garden Project made sev- Welch, said, “People that are ings Friday evening. Levasseur consequences would be, other become increasingly clear that eral attempts to speak, at times in- forced to live by a certain set of attempted to transport them, but than rising disruption and inabil- any reasoned discussion of ideas terrupting Pattenaude’s responses standards are left in a state of waited until Saturday afternoon ity for this institution to function, has been overshadowed com- to reporters’ questions. “Whether blindness to what’s important... after Joseph Austin, Dean of rising tension, rising sense of loss pletely by Mr. Manning’s and you consider him [Manning] a A crime committed is an act of Student Life, had asked him to of security. I would suspect that Mr. [Raymond Luc] Levasseur’s political prisoner or not,” Fertig disobedience to society; art is a return the next day. we’re going to hear strong reac- criminal acts, and the pain and said, “it’s censoring his art and contribution.” As part of his announce- tions and conversations about the suffering they caused...their back- when the police are starting to Joe Wood, USM’s Provost ment, Pattenaude said that a sym- free speech issue...at the end of grounds have impacted the exhib- control our universities and start- and Vice President for Academic posium planned for October 4 the day, one makes a decision that ◆ it to the point where the exhibit ing to control the art that is able Affairs, told The Free Press, about political prisoners and do- one thinks is best.” itself, and the purpose behind it, to be displayed in our galleries at “Unfortunately, an issue of dis- mestic terrorism will continue as universities, that, to me, seems playing art to spark conversation planned. Additionally, the art con- Kathryn Lasky: Brilliant mind, spicy humor ANGELIQUE CARSON “She was a great mix of her as a visionary. She wanted periences than any other job that I “In her not being here,” said a brilliant mind and this spicy the learning process to extend was paid to do.” DeSwarte, “it allows us to reflect. EXECUTIVE EDITOR sense of humor,” said DeSwarte. outside of her classroom, and Lasky started at USM in Are we being as happy, as joyful, “She knew how to connect with created a program called the 1987 and was later instrumen- as caring as we should be? And When Beth DeSwarte walked her students really well.” She was “Service Learning Practicum,” tal in the creation of the Media can we do more to fill that hole into Professor Kathryn Lasky’s great at keeping her students in which marries media studies Studies program, advocating and that she has left?” ◆ class on film appreciation, she the moment and moving beyond curriculum with the non-profit then implementing its start in had no idea that she was heading having them memorize facts or world. Students are required to 1997. She taught a wide range of into a career move. Years later, as dates. select a non-profit organization classes including film genre and the president of the HART shel- DeSwarte remembers a spe- that interests them and commit production. ter, a homeless animal shelter in cific example of Lasky’s class- themselves to using their expe- “She was a person that when Cumberland, Maine, DeSwarte room humor during a film class rience and knowledge in media you talked to her she gave you realized the impact of Lasky’s in 2000: studies to positively impact their all of her attention,” said Gail passion for using classroom skills “Can you believe that he did selected organization. Worster, former student. “She to help local businesses and orga- that in the movie?” Lasky told the “I fell in love with the work wasn’t waiting for what she had nizations. class. “I would rather stick a fork that I did there,” said DeSwarte to say next. Even though she was DeSwarte is one of many in my head then do what he did in who became close friends with smarter than most people intellec- USM constituents feeling the ab- that movie!” Lasky. “And I really learned that tually, she still learned from other sence of Lasky on campus for the Lasky lived a dynamic and from her. I actually learned more people.” first time last week. She died of authentic life, and challenged skills both professionally and per- She is remembered by stu- OF OF DEPARTMENT PHOTO COURTESY AND MEDIA STUDIES COMMUNICATION cancer last month at her Peak’s her students to do the same. Her sonally through my non-profit ex- dents as a personification of joy Kathryn Lasky, 1952-2006 Island home. She was 54. friends and colleagues describe and happiness. 2 the free press | September 11, 2006 news Cafeteria gets a facelift

LOUIS HALL place an order and they’ll buzz frozen, pre- me when it’s ready.” Actually, in pared, and junk, CONTRIBUTING WRITER Gorham, students can even place not to mention a an order over the Internet, check plethora of other A.J. Harris, a junior here their e-mail and then go down items necessary at USM, sat at the picnic table to the Burke Student Center and to the modern outside the WMPG radio sta- pick up their food. According to student’s sur- tion, enjoying a pleasant, sunny Keith Brady, USM’s Senior Food vival. afternoon – and his California Services Director, “Marketing re- For the stu- Turkey Sandwich from the brand search told us that students were dent with refined new Bleaker Street Bakery Café. left feeling insufficiently serviced tastes, Pura “I’d recommend it,” he said be- by the campus dining options, so Vida espresso tween bites. Regardless of what this is an attempt to satisfy the stu- bars appear in characteristics warrant the title dents’ requests.” Initial response Portland and “California” for this particular seems to be positive, at least for Gorham. In ad- sandwich, it is just one of the Harris, “The food’s about the dition to giving many exciting new options stu- same, but I find the service to be students the dents have on both Portland and much better.” notion that they Gorham campuses this semester. The improvements go far are tasteful and Located in the Woodbury beyond the main dining areas. educated adults, Campus Center, the Bleeker Street The café in Luther Bonney Hall, each cup of Bakery Cafe is an upscale sand- endearingly known as the “Snack coffee supports PHOTO BY JEN FELDMAN wich shop and bakery modeled Shack,” underwent many cos- the company’s A new dining service comes to the Woodbury Campus Center. after the Panera Bread Company. metic changes this summer. “We mission “to Natureworks, LLC, a company number of meal-plan options are Around the bend is the Tortilla wanted to improve the atmosphere protect at-risk children in coffee that has somehow discovered a available to students this semes- Express, where Americanos of and traffic flow in the cafe,” Mr. growing countries.” The Pura way to make plastics from corn ter, all designed to serve the vari- any descent can dine on a variety Brady explained, “but the menu Vida Company is operated for cobs. These products, as opposed ous demographics here at USM. of Mexican and Tex-Mex entrees. is basically the same.” If students charitable benefit, promoting the to standard petroleum-based Flyers available in the dining On top of expanded and diverse don’t feel like going out to eat fair-trade, organic coffee indus- polymers, come from an annually halls explain all these options menus, there are exciting devel- for every single meal during the try. The company website, www. renewable resource and are 100% and many of the aforementioned opments in the food-ordering pro- semester, the Gorham campus is puravidacoffee.com is worth compostable. products in detail. ◆ cess. After finishing one half of now home to a convenience store. a visit. The cups in which the And last but not least, there his sandwich, Harris elaborated, Open every day of the week from coffee is served also come from a are also significant changes re- “At Gorham you used to have to 4 p.m. to 1 a.m., the 1000 square socially-conscious organization. garding the purchasing of all wait in line sometimes 45 min- foot shopping mall carries each All to-go paraphernalia from these wonderful new products. A utes to get your food. Now I can of the three major food groups: USM Food Services is made by

ThisThis week week in history in history These days September 12, 1943: Quitting the partisan game ALEX STEED portunity to work with people that compassion and faith super- Otto Skorzeny gets with views differing from mine cededed differences in lifestyle COLUMNIST to find the best way to substan- and how one votes on Election Mussolini out of Italy tive solutions. It wasn’t until a Day. Clinton articulated it best: As the few people, including my very “Partisan rancor is the enemy of school year good friend—our class President progress.” In July of 1943 Benito Imperatore Hotel in Gran Sasso. commenc- Andy Bossie—reminded me of And yet in a time when it is Mussoliniʼs fascist rule in Italy Mussolini was brought to es, I have what Bill Clinton told readers in necessary to our survival to make was weakening quickly and Berlin. He later set up a fascist decided to the New York Times: “We aren’t decisions - political, social, philo- most of his party was turning state in Northern Italy, the Italian do the (per- going anywhere by pointing fin- sophical, and religious - with the against him. He was arrested and Social Republic. He lived the rest sonally) gers without taking responsibility overall goal of improving the transported from place to place in of his life as a political puppet to unthink- ourselves. There will be no prog- status of humankind in mind, I order to ward off any attempts at the Germans. able: wipe the slate clean. As ress without joining hands and allowed myself the ultimate sin: rescuing the fallen dictator. In April of 1945 Mussolini much as I had previously prided working towards common goals.” partaking in the fundamentally Otto Skorzeny, however, and his mistress Clara Petacci myself in working with those of I was raised in a church-centered unsatisfying rigueur of partisan managed a successful mission on were caught by Italian communist all points of view, as recently at community and from those years, politics. September 12 of the same year. partisans who executed them the middle of this summer, I was I learned about the importance of The reality is that while there Appointed by Hitler himself both. playing a game of pointing fin- unity, and openness to new people are some of us who are on the far and using reconnaissance found COMPILED BY ANNE HOBBY gers at “the other side” for a wide and differing life-styles. At pot- left, and others who are on the far by Herbert Kappler, Skorzeny variety of the problems that I feel lucks and services there was an right, most of us fall somewhere in pulled Mussolini from the Campo this campus currently faces. In understanding that there should the middle. And we all, no matter doing this, I jeopardized the op- not be a velvet rope but rather see DAYS, page 5 I am Editorial & Advertising taking care Policies • The Free Press is a weekly student–run news- • One copy of The Free Press is free of charge. of myself paper paid for in part with Student Activity Fee Up to 10 additional copies are available for 25 monies. cents each at the office of The Free Press, 92 Bedford St., Portland, Maine. On occasion, bulk At Planned Parenthood, we're here • The Free Press has a gender neutral language purchases may be arranged. Payment and the for you with high quality personal care at policy. Executive Editor’s approval are required in ad- vance. an affordable cost — checkups, birth control • Editorials are, unless otherwise indicated, including emergency contraception, testing written by the editors. The Free Press reserves • Advertising: The Free Press ads reach an esti- and treatment for sexually transmitted the right to edit or refuse all articles, letters, and mated 11,000 students of USM, their friends and other materials submitted for publication, includ- families on Portland and Gorham campuses and infections, pregnancy testing, and more. ing those we have solicited. in the Portland community. To advertise, contact our Advertising Manager at 207.780.4084 ext. 8. Personal Care. Personal Choices. • Columns are the opinions of the columnist and The Free Press reserves the right to reject adver- do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the tising, including that which the Executive Board CALL considers untruthful, offensive, misleading, or publisher or employees at The Free Press. On occasion, guest commentaries will be solicited deceptive. We will not accept ads discriminating www.ppnne.org or accepted from members of the USM com- against race, gender, age, religion, physical abil- 1-800-230-PLAN munity on topical issues and may not exceed ity or sexual orientation. 750 words.

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Letter from the editor Letter to the editor USM in a blaze of controversy I was watching the news on would be in the same situation. I ANGELIQUE CARSON sides. There are those who say Maybe it’s the most powerful Wednesday night when I saw the think the comparison example is that the University is a public medium we have. Or maybe there story on “Can’t Jail the Spirit: a very different situation! EXECUTIVE EDITOR entity, and should stand for free are some wounds that should be Art by ‘Political Prisoner’ Tom On the other hand, a spokes- speech and freedom of expres- left alone. Manning and Others” which [was] person for USM, Bob Casswell, There’s sion. There are those who say that What do you think? We want on display at USM – Portland’s said that by allowing such hos- a stirring we shouldn’t glorify or celebrate a to hear your voice. Woodbury Campus Center. I was tile artwork to be displayed on going on man convicted of slaying a New On another note, in looking actually surprised to know what campus it was opening up new among stu- Jersey State Trooper in 1981, and for coverage of September 11 me- an uproar it was causing. When I viewpoints and opinions to the dents. I felt it a series of bombings of build- morials for our paper, I realized first saw them, I didn’t know that student body but in no way does Thursday at ings labeled by radical political that USM had no observances they were powered by such harsh USM endorse the crimes which Husky Fest. groups as supporters of apartheid planned. When I think back to political feelings. I can assure the Manning is serving time for. I felt it when I turned on WCSH and “U.S. imperialism.” I have that historical date, I remember public that a lot of other students The bulletin boards at USM at 11:00 Wednesday night and saw mixed feelings on the issue. To sitting on the cold tan leather in still don’t know. are always being filled with pro- that a controversial art exhibit at be honest, I’m looking for your my mother’s car on my way to As a USM student, I did paganda of some sort, so it’s not Woodbury Campus Center was opinions. How do you, as mem- high school and staring at the stumble by the paintings; I as if something new has hap- the top news story. School had bers of the USM community, feel radio dial as those piercing words thought they were tasteful and pened. The police officer quoted started a day earlier and already about displaying art that is either streamed through the speaker very creative. My first thoughts on the news said he and his col- Channel 6 was doing live feeds. controversial in content or inher- “The Trade Center has been hit.” after the broadcast were that Mr. leagues were going to host a rally People are ready to be heard. ent because of the artist? I remember knowing then that ev- Manning still has the right to to have the paintings by Manning This was again apparent I’ve thought a lot about it, erything would be different, and free speech or art in this case. taken down. As a tactic, they said when USM President Richard and when I picture myself as the it is. George Bush mumbles 9/11 Regardless of a person’s crimes, they would work with USM’s Pattenaude held a press confer- wife or child of the trooper who nearly every time he opens his they can still talk and publish all corporate sponsors to strip the ence on Friday, apologizing for was killed, I can’t imagine watch- mouth. We’re at war. Our neigh- they want (Political Science 101). university of funding if the paint- the distress the exhibit had caused ing his killer having a display at bors and friends are dying half a Most of the paintings are portraits ings are not taken down. the victims of Manning’s crimes a major public university for all world away because of this date. I of people from different cultural I think the Maine State and those opposed to the exhibit to enjoy and relish. But maybe haven’t forgotten. Have you? ◆ backgrounds; they are not visual- Trooper Association needs to re- being shown, and announcing art isn’t supposed to be politically ly offensive. Now that I know the evaluate their tactics. If corporate that the exhibit would be pulled. correct. Maybe the arts should media coverage, it’s obvious that sponsors felt the same way, pun- The issue has an enormous have no limit; should evoke Manning paints to antagonize the ishing students for a lawful art amount of controversy on both rage and sadness and discussion. police “brothers” of his victim. exhibit is as a crime against inno- Manning is currently serving cent students. I say let Manning 130+ years for the murder of a have his paintings displayed, let New Jersey police officer. people think for them selves, and I listened to what reps Jim let Police all across the United The jelly donut series Fahey and Paul Gasper, of Maine’s States sleep better knowing his The changing revolution in Cuba Association of Police had to say “spirit” is going to rot in prison about this exhibit. What they for the next 130 years. in the islands future will be the Communist at the time of his ac- said was very understandable, Cuban people. cession to power, Castro began they also made the correlation to Diana L. Richardson a series of reforms, including DAVID A. BROWN Dating back before their in- a pedophile painting pictures of USM Student dependence in 1901, Cubans have land and industry, which saw the children and how inappropriate it entire economy centralized under STAFF COLUMNIST been struggling to rid themselves of colonial masters, a tall order his office. These actions put the Recent developments in to be sure. Yet even once that Revolution at odds with its north- tinue to accept the problems and Cuban politics seem to indicate feat seemed achieved, the people ern neighbor. Subsequently these restrictions of Cuba under anyone same actions put him squarely the end of Castro’s revolution were subjected to various power else, even Castro’s brother, Raul. on the ‘friends’ list with the � and a major turning point for Furthermore, will his successor �� ���� struggles that resulted in a series USSR and the rest of the social- � � the Island. With the demise of of unstable governments. These have the same ability to deal with � � ist world. � eighty-year-old Castro there will regimes usually deferred to the the external threats of the US and The large financial subsidies the Cuban exile movement? It be a number of players looking to US and allowed the nation to be from Cuba’s new ally allowed fill the power vacuum with their over run by gangsters, pimps and seems doubtful. Having said that, Fidel to solidify his position as I don’t believe that the Revolution vision of the future. Will it be the American companies. The nick- leader Maximus and institution- will fall apart overnight either. United States government and name of ‘America’s Playground’ alize the Revolution. Though The Revolution has been their brand of democracy? Or are leaves little doubt over what was Castro did provide the people with institutionalized for almost fifty COURTESY OF THE USM POLICE we going to see a Russian style fueling the economy. certain privileges (Healthcare, years now. The loyalty of the DEPARTMENT power struggle with various fac- All that changed with Fidel education and employment) the people, and more importantly of tions of the Party going for broke? Castro. revolution had nothing to do with the military, to the ideals of the AUGUST 17 – Burgler alarm In the chaos that is likely to result Since 1959 Cubans have Peoples Power, and the list of Revolution will mean that there sounded in Art Gallery. Officers in this transitions, the one group been living under the steely con- Human Rights violations on the will be a grace period of the new found painters working on that will, once again, have no say trol of Castro and the Communist island is considerable. government. But it will not be a windows. party. Although far from being a Thus the trend of brutal and lot of time to command anew the total leadership continued. The people’s loyalty. AUGUST 20 – Someone looking for history of the Cuban-US rela- My prediction then is that a student used the emergency phone tions being well known to most there will be no huge changes by mistake. American scholars, it is always in Cuba after Castro’s death. noteworthy to me that despite Certainly any attempts by America AUGUST 27 – Complaint of two various attempts, by various fac- to intervene in the domestic af- people arguing in Portland Hall. tions, to destabilize and over- fairs of the island will likely fall throw Castro, his ability to check Officer located and spoke to 92 BEDFORD STREET - PORTLAND, MAINE 04101 on deaf ears. With its internation- individuals. such attempts was deft and always al reputation already under ques- (207) 780-4084 [email protected] made him stronger. tion Washington should do itself a AUGUST 30 – Warrant received Today, despite various eco- favor and stay out of this one. Let EXECUTIVE EDITOR ANGELIQUE CARSON for Trey Gadbois who is a suspect nomic hardships, continued oppo- the Cuban people decide. ◆ SPORTS EDITOR ASHLEY ST. MICHEL sition abroad and the archaic US in the theft of items from the Logic ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR ANNE HOBBY embargo, Castro is still in power. Shop. ART DIRECTOR JEN FELDMAN But that fact alone might itself be Odor of natural gas reported PRODUCTION MANAGER JOSHUA GRISET the downfall of the Revolution near Sullivan Gym. The situ- BUSINESS MANAGER LUCILLE SIEGLER once he is gone. Any Cuban under ation was checked by Portland CIRCULATION MANAGER MICHAEL MCALLISTER the age of 47 has never known ADVISOR KENNETH H. BRIEF FD, Facilities Management, and any other leader and it is ques- Northern Utilities. Nothing ab- tionable if the people will con- The Free Press welcomes Letters to the editor. Letters must be submitted elec- normal found. tronically, include the author’s full name, school year or relationship to USM, phone number for verification and may not exceed 350 words without prior approval from Someone reported injuring the Executive Editor. 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Your guide to campus hotspots Compiled by Anne Hobby SPORTS COMPLEX: Complete with fitness center, field house, and ice arena.

HASTINGS HALL: Home to Resident Life, Advising, Health Services, Counseling, and Campus Police.

BAILEY HALL: RUSSELL HALL: Home of the See your fellow library, Media students in theater Services, the productions. computing center, and snack bar.

CORTHELL HALL: Live music hotspot; also home of the Financial Aid, Billing, and Registrar’s office.

GLICKMAN LIBRARY: Even in the digital age, books are still useful. The library also has computers and a cafe on the 5th floor.

WOODBURY CAMPUS CENTER: Home of the cafeteria, art LUTHER BONNEY gallery, Student HALL: Senate, Stop by the bookstore, and computer lab or Women’s grab a bite at the Resource Center. snack shack.

PAYSON SMITH HALL: Catch up with the registrar, billing, and financial aid office. Also visit Career Services.

SCIENCE BUILDING: Learn about the night sky at the Southworth Planetarium. Free for USM students.

MAPS COURTESY OF USM PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE question of the week the free press | September 11, 2006 5

“What’s the best thing you did this summer?” Photos and interviews by Robyn Wiley

Anna Samson Carolyn Arcand Donnie Zaluski Drew Masterman Sarah Mason Psychology Coord. of Student Government Ops Art Bookkeeper at USM Media Studies

“I helped put together a student “I hiked Mount Katahdin!”” “I went for a drive to New Jersey, “I hiked the half-dome in “I tried to go skydiving, but rganization manual so organiza- and I biked a lot this summer” California!” it got rained out. Iʼm going tions will have better leaders!” next week instead though”

DAYS, from page 2 what side we are on, cannot lose focus of what matters. We are a nation born of an impressive philosophy of inclu- sion and freedom that has grown to becomeis a strong global leader. We are simultaneously fighting several wars at any given time. Our nation is vulnerable to attack and at any given moment, our foreign policy alone can for- ever change the fate of the world. We are a country with incredible humanitarian ability and devas- tating destructive capability. Here at home, we are strug- gling with a startlingly high rate of impoverished children, a crashing real estate market and 44 million uninsured citizens. We face erod- ing civil rights and a much less diversified and much more corpo- rate news media. America doesn’t hold the same umph that it used to both at home and abroad. These things are becoming clearer with every passing day. We will always be living in dangerous times – the advent of nuclear weapons and the scarcity of resources have ensured that – but unique to this moment in his- tory is the incredible opportunity to change the course of this coun- try and consequently, the world. The necessity of this should reso- nate deeply as it is us (and nota- bly, our children) who will bear the brunt of today’s decisions. If for no other reason that that, we must recognize that the time has come and past for us to reach across our own comfort lines and , shake on our differences. Now, we must strive to erase the lines all together. Now, “liberals” and “conservatives,” Republicans and Democrats, rich and poor, those who are gay and those who are straight, must begin to work together towards the change that this country needs. For if we ne- glect working together, we will ultimately end up where we were when we began—a mess of parti- san-based disagreements. ◆ 6 the free press | September 11, 2006 arts & entertainment Don’t miss the bus StoryCorps comes to hear your tale

ANNE HOBBY

A&E EDITOR

Nationally there are two StoryCorps Mobiles. They travel the country and collect stories from everyday Joe’s in each city. Media whore One of these mobiles has ALEX STEED soldiers launching shells into landed in Portland and will Lebanon. Bruckheimer-like be in Congress Square until COLUMNIST in its sterility, the coverage September 25. Anyone can seemed to neglect the most in- sign up to interview anoth- Greeting friends and fac- teresting parts of the drama (i.e. er person in his or her life. ulty. Welcome back to school. by August 3rd, the Lebanese StoryCorps is a I am happy that you survived death-toll had hit 900, the national project that this intensely eventful summer. number of displaced people encourages people to talk PHOTO BY ANGELIQUE CARSON The summer of 2006 brought somewhere between 700,000 to each other and listen StoryCorps bus parked in Congress Square through September 24. us new antics from Mel and 800,000 people compared to the stories of everyday and use of the interviews ranges Gibson and Tom Cruise. John to Israel’s 62 deaths). Would people as a way of promoting oral later to see how he was doing and from individual to community to Mark Karr’s creepily icy blue it have been too much for the tradition. Some of these stories gave Senter five dollars, “which the nation. Some people choose eyes snuck into our lives. And media to, I don’t know, cover are then broadcasted on local back then was a big deal,” he not to have their interview that whole Israel and Lebanon an aspect of the conflict other radio stations and some even said. released for archiving or radio thing happened. than just the bombing? make it to national broadcasts on Even when a celebrity like broadcasting. Instead they take Each of these events While it was no secret NPR. Storycorps is also archiving Tim Sample gets on the air and home a CD of their conversation became important parts of our that our congressional leaders thousands of interviews in the talks to his daughter about his for personal use. On an individual lives during their coverage in on both sides of the aisle were American Folklive Center in the fears about being a father, it level, Greenberg said her mother the mainstream media services. rushing to offer support for Library of congress. shows this public figure in a new disclosed information she would As per usual, some of the less- Israel’s offensive, I didn’t hear “I think after you grow up light. not have otherwise, such as serious events were covered a very much about Republican you realize all the dangers that “Frankly, I did not want to stories pertaining to drug use and little more-intensely. National Committee Chairman can happen,” Gretchen Greenberg have children,” he admits to his hitchhiking. “It made me feel like After the recent death of Ken Mehlman’s July 19th said, warning her daughter daughter Stephanie during the she is more fun and not some fifty the great Crocodile Hunter, speech to Christians United for against hitchhiking, something interview. “But when I saw her year old,” Greenberg said. Steve Irwin (1962-2006), Israel. He commented, “Today, she had done during the 60s and mother so happy, my fears kind On a slightly more it’s almost hard to remem- we are all Israelis.” Also, 70s. Joanna Greenberg sits with of took a back seat,” said Senter. public level, listening to the ber that Tom Cruise and Mel maybe because it’s less sexy her mother to ask her about the He describes the difficult labor average person’s story helps us Gibson continued to be crazy than the shelling itself, it was life she had before Joanna was process for Stephanie’s mother on understand. “we’re all important right through the summer. only recently that I was able to born. Their conversation is being the day she was born .“I realized, and we all mean something and Our friends in the mainstream catch a New York Times article recorded and will air on WMPG’s I think on some level that wasn’t we’re contributing to this thing media pointed their fingers that noted, “The Bush admin- youth radio program, “Blunt”, intellectual, an emotional level or that is human life,” said assistant at celebrities and ignored the istration is rushing a delivery Monday at 7:30 p.m. There is a cellular level, that this wasn’t all director of Blunt, Kerry Seed. world of politics. While I of precision-guided bombs to nothing out of the ordinary about about me.” One of the interviews is between found Mr. Gibson’s drunken Israel,” on July 21st (Day 10 of this story, but that is the point, say “I think it is profoundly George Senter and his nephew, anti-Semitism absolutely fas- the Israel and Lebanon Show). those involved in the Storycorps important that we listen to George Gilmore. Senter tells cinating, that whole Israel- Of course, as blandly reported oral history project. one another, a skill we are Gilmore a story from when Lebanon thing kind of seemed as all of this was, I can tell “You always hear history really losing,” said Seed, “Our he was a child growing up in worth keeping an eye on. you that James Mee was the about big important events,” said consciousness is so fragmented Brunswick. He went to buy some As you might remember, name of the deputy who pulled Joanna , a high school student and by how many things we have eggs for his mother and a car hit following the last summer Gibson over and that Karr was member of Blunt. “And you never going on. Just listening to a him as he was crossing the street. that we were this fixated on obsessed with the 1993 death hear about what the country itself person’s stories attentively is While not an extremely unusual fluff like the Backstreet Boys of 12-year-old Polly Klaas. was like as a culture and what the really powerful and important.” story, listening to Senter talk getting admitted to drink-too- Again, friends, I am people were like,” said Joanna Blunt Youth Radio is a allows the audience to get a small much clinics, we were totally happy to see that you’ve made Greenberg, a high school student program designed to give young taste of life in Brunswick during blindsided by a terrorist attack it through yet another summer and a member of Blunt. She said people a voice heard in the the 20s and 30s. “He dragged me on our own soil. of mainstream media medioc- her mother’s interview is not an media. “It seemed like a good about 20 feet before he realized While it was for the most rity. Iran and North Korea are exceptional story but rather the fit,” said Seed of the pairing of he’d hit somebody,” Senter said, part under-reported in com- building, ready to have their portrayal of the average American Blunt with Storycorps, which recounting the drama during the parison to flashier celebrity finger on the button. Stability who lied in the 60’s and 70’s. is also dedicated to giving the interview. The man who hit him debauchery, The Israel and in the Middle East is uncer- The level of exposure microphone to unheard voices. ◆ came by the house a few days Lebanon Show was a pretty big tain. We’re staring down the deal. 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The Illusionist: A review of the latest Neil Burger film CHARLES HOBBY but are severed by class. When people watching magicians Eisenheim returns years later, on television try their hardest, CONTRIBUTING WRITER their naïve crush has somehow peering with their noses on the survived and grown into a true screen, to find the trick within With the release of “The passion, an intense love. Throw the trick, the audience of “The Illusionist,” never before has in the evil, power-hungry fiancé Illusionist”, knowing fully “movie magic” been quite so (Sewell) that has taken over in that all the magic is certainly literal. Neil Burger’s loose ad- the meanwhile and you have done through camera tricks, try aptation of Steven Millhauser’s all the makings for a love story equally hard to believe there is short story is much more an that has been made, remade, some magic there. exploration into the power of unmade, spoofed, classicized, In the end this is a perfect propaganda rather than the and rehashed over and over piece of propaganda. Unlike supposed love story it claims since the invention of film. “Battleship Potemkin” or other to be. Throughout the film, as Burger exploits this perfectly, war-time movies used to boost “Eisenheim the Illusionist” though, as the power of this morale or hide the facts, “The (Norton) displays each of his movie is entirely in its style. Illusionist” is not an obvious astounding, super-natural per- That is the deceptive fi- work in propaganda. There are formances, we are shown trick nesse of this film. From the get- no evil, machine-like Nazis after trick that captures and as- go, the audience is misled, fed marching on the innocent or tounds his audience. However, on a series of misconceptions, Russians eating babies. This when that audience includes the rumors, and lies, persuaded and is as slippery as Eve’s serpent. movie-goers too, when audible propagandized immediately to “The Illusionist” is one of the bursts of glee and gasps of de- think what Burger wants the best of its genre, testament to light murmur throughout the the- audience to think. We are lied that is that most people who ater with each trick, it becomes to outright and, through use of walk out of the theater do not blatant that the movie itself is stylistic mastery, we are hyp- even realize it for what it was. one giant sleight of hand. “The notized and convinced to fall in Also, unlike a regular propa- Illusionist” is a magic show of love with the greatest charlatan ganda film, this movie seems its own, but, unfortunately, is an of the movie. From the very to only be propaganda for the insipid and slimy piece of work first trick to his last, Eisenheim sake of itself, to test the limits that has nothing more to offer has us mesmerized, charmed, of human gullibility, to probe other than its style; ultimately and seduced, just as he has done deep into human psyche, to find insulting our intelligence and to every two-dimensional char- out how desperately we want to leaving us cold and conned. acter in the movie, especially be duped. When taken on its own, Chief Inspector Uhl (Giamatti). Ultimately, though, the the plot is weak: extremely It also becomes apparent that he movie is despicable, as it slith- movie have been in some dirty subtly makes up our minds for black and white, and horribly has even bewitched Sophie, as ers its way into our hearts just attempt to control, to make us us and shows us what we want cliché. As children Eisenheim she has only fallen for him over as Eisenheim does in his cellu- hate and love and empathize to see. ◆ and Sophie (Biel) fall in love, his card tricks. While most loid world. Every scene of the and laugh. “The Illusionist” You gotta check them out The Shins will have you on your knees Catch a JOHN COONS The lyrics and harmonies are what won me over with lines like, “Since then you it’s movie COLUMNIST been a book you read in reverse so you un- derstand less as the pages turn,” from “Pink This column is a musical soapbox. It is Nickelodeon Theater Bullets” coupled with interesting chord pro- 1 Temple Street, Portland, ME, 04101 about passion. You know how there is this one gressions. artist or album that everyone would love if The Shins are constantly trying out dif- they just gave it a listen? An Inconvenient Truth ferent textures and balances of vocals, guitar, Rated PG, 1 hr 40 min Have you always wanted to tell the world and unexpected instruments- French horn, Showtimes: 12:45, 5:20, 9:50 about that obscure jazz yodeling group from synthesizer, xylophone, it’s all up for grabs. Idaho, that DJ that does techno remixes of 60s Their vocal harmonies fit their style perfectly, TV show themes, those punk rockers that do Hollywoodland and their rhythms are a great mix of relaxingly Rated R, 2 hr 6 min all their lyrics in an obscure African dialect? comfortable and “Just gotta dance!” Showtimes: 1:15, 4:00, 6:50, 9:30 Or even that group that everyone has heard I promptly devoured The Shins’s two about but no one really knows anything about albums, “Oh, Inverted World” and “Chutes SOURCE: THESHINS.COM other than that one single they released? I’ll The Shin’s 2003 album, “Chutes Too Narrow.” The Illusionist Too Narrow,” both available on Sub Pop re- Rated PG-13, 1 hr 50 min find those people, and tell you about them. cords. Showtimes: 1:30, 4:10, 6:40, 9:10 In the meantime, you gotta check them “Oh, Inverted World” features the two chords, and voicing create an organic sound out – WHO: The Shins. songs from the wildly popular Garden State that is incredibly refreshing. Thrust into the spotlight by their audio As Natalie Portman’s character says in Little Miss Sunshine soundtrack, “New Slang” and “Caring is Rated R, 1 hr 40 min cameo in Zach Braff’s movie “Garden State,” Garden State, The Shins will “change your Creepy,” although I enjoyed their sophomore Showtimes: 12:30, 2:45, 5:00, 7:20, The Shins are an indie-rock group based in life.” release, “Chutes Too Narrow” even more. 9:45 Portland, Oregon who blend a mix of pop, Too often nowadays, the order of songs LISTEN TO: “Saint Simon,” “New alternative, and folk music into their varied Slang,” “Pink Bullets” on a CD doesn’t seem to matter to an artist. repertoire. GET THEM: theshins.com, iTunes, Scoop With The Shins, this is not the case. Each song Rated PG-13, 1 hr 36 min The feeling I first got when I listened to Amazon.com, myspace.com seems to set you up for the next one, every Showtimes: 3:10, 7:30 their most popular song, “New Slang,” was track having a different character that leaves much like mixing The Beach Boys and Iron John Coons is a senior Music Education you feeling like you just came out of a great Talladega Nights: The Ballad of and Wine – two flavors that taste great to- musical family reunion. major who has performed with the Portland gether. Opera, sings Jazz gigs, conducts two choirs, Ricky Bobby The Shins play music that is, at its core, Rated PG-13, 1 hr 50 min Much like the music of The Beatles, there and was in a Queen tribute band. To say that fun. It isn’t flashy or sexy, , or rock you so Showtimes: 1:00, 4:20, 7:00, 9:40 is something for everyone. Be it the bizarre yet hard that your momma feels it- it is music for he likes a wide variety of music is an under- fascinating lyrics, the intricate musical layer- music’s sake, and damn, it feels good to listen statement. ing that saturates the listener in a world of lush Send in your “You Gotta Check Them The Wicker Man to it. This is evidenced by their use of musical Rated PG-13, 1 hr 46 min sounds, the unique vocal timbre of lead singer Out!” to John Coons at john.coons@maine. syllables for purely musical moments such as Showtimes: 1:45, 4:30, 7:10, 9:55 James Russell Mercer, or the fluid harmonic “La la la,” “Bup bup ba,” and “Do do doo,” edu and prepare to be “That Super-Fan” structure that constantly fluxes between major great throwbacks to the songs of yesteryear. that introduced all the world to the musical and minor modalities, the sound is unique, in- These are not your average paint -by- glory of that awesome death metal/ska group, triguing, and infectious. number songs. 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Cards and Stars Crossword 1 2 3 4 5 6 Horoscopes BY JOSEPH R. THOMPSON 7 8 9 10 Across 11 12 BY LEMMA LUCIFEROUS 1. Keg opening 13 14 15 4. Age Rather than just looking at the sky for some insight into your week, I, 7. Ages ___ Lemma Luciferous, perform a single card tarot reading each week to 16 17 18 19 see what challenges and blessings are approaching you during your 8. Bug journey through life. 11. Stand for something 20 21 22 13. Mineral deposit containing r: retrograde, inverse metal ¬¬¬¬¬ On top of your game 14. Digit with a nail 23 24 ¬¬¬¬ Things are going well ¬¬¬ 16. Slim ___ Average week 25 26 27 28 29 ¬¬ You have some work to do 19. B&B ¬ Time to reevaluate your game plan 20. Lend me your ___ 30 31 21. Plural contraction VIRGO (3 OF SWORDS r)¬ : This is a tough card, Virgo. It indicates 23. Finished supper an emotional loss or setback that will be on your mind this week. Try 32 33 journaling about it and then, once you start getting whatever it is that is 24. Sea shell seller at the sea shore bothering you out on paper, fold it into a paper crane and ceremonially 25. Goad burn it. 30. X-Men team leader 31. 24 hours LIBRA (THE MOON)¬¬¬: Feeling a bit tricky this week, Libra? If 16. Black or Red e.g. 32. Network Down youʼve been cerebral recently, then here comes your week of counter 1. ___ and feather 17. Dislikes balance. The Moon hints that youʼre heading towards a week long 33. Color 2. New ___ music 18. Contraction of 6 down course called “Fun with Mischief: Arcane Knowledge and General 21. Opposable digit Safe Hex Tips 101.” But then again, the card may also be hinting you SUDOKU, from page 8 3. ___ music just need a moonlit walk on the beach. 4. Each and ___ one 22. That girl 5 1 6 7 4 3 8 2 9 5. ___ to the occasion 24. Achy SCORPIO (2 OF PENTACLES)¬¬¬¬: This week, Scorpio, youʼll be 7 3 9 2 5 8 4 6 1 6. ___ not! (play ground retort) 26. Bovine feeling very science-minded. The world will seem very black and 8 4 2 6 9 1 3 5 7 9. Loosen like shoes 27. Tack on white. This will help you get a lot of chores done. Be sure to celebrate 3 9 4 5 8 7 2 1 6 10. Rock strewn 28. Happy your hard work on Friday. 2 8 5 1 6 4 9 7 3 29. Optic nerve organ 1 6 7 3 2 9 5 8 4 12. Hot ___ SAGITTARIUS (8 OF RODS)¬¬¬ : Keep an eye on your inbox and an 15. Finish ear on your phone. A message is coming that youʼve been waiting for. 6 7 8 4 3 5 1 9 2 Just donʼt loose it in the spam. Add two stars if itʼs good news and 9 2 3 8 1 6 7 4 5 subtract two if you miss it. 4 5 1 9 7 2 6 3 8

CAPRICORN (THE MAGICIAN)¬¬¬¬¬: Ka-zaam. What ever you want to do this week will be done. Just be careful to take all of the appropriate steps and donʼt try to cut corners or else youʼll be left with something sloppy and not very helpful. It might be a good idea to SEAmester consult an Aquarius if you find yourself getting a bit lost. A nine-week semester of maritime AQUARIUS (THE SUN)¬¬¬¬¬: The driving force behind all of studies and seafaring adventure your idiosyncrasies, Aquarius, is your desire for knowledge. Itʼs the Aquarian nature to try to figure out what makes people tick. Guess aboard a traditional schooner what The Sun card means? Youʼve got it – you get some amazing insights and flashes all week long. � SAIL 3000 miles aboard a traditionally rigged schooner. PISCES (QUEEN OF CUPS)¬¬¬¬: Sensuality, the home, and being � STUDY humanities and sciences. in tune with your emotions. This week, Pisces, youʼre in your cups. � GROW as a person and build confidence that lasts a lifetime. Enjoy it, but be ready for the masses who come to you in need of hugs � VISIT ports on the East Coast, the Bahamas and the Caribbean. and maybe something more. You might not want their baggage. � IMMERSE yourself in hard work, the sea & maritime traditions. ARIES (7 OF RODS)¬¬¬¬: This week, Aries, people will see you as � EARN 12-15 credits in nine weeks that will change your life. a mentor and teacher. While they wonʼt pedestal you, they will look to Are you ready for your next challenge? you for guidance. Try not to be glib or things could go wrong. If you start feeling confused, talk to an Aquarian. Now accepting applications for Spring 2007! Deadline is October 2, 2006. TAURUS (PAGE OF RODS)¬¬: Time to stop neglecting that spiritual For more information and to apply: aspect of your life, Taurus. Youʼve spent a lot of time on the brain, body and heart, but thereʼs that unfulfilled part that will be screaming Visit: www.umassd.edu/seamester for attention this week. Sit silent for a moment today and listen to it. EMail: [email protected] Phone: 508-999-9202 GEMINI (5 OF SWORDS r)¬¬: Resist the impulse to party this week, No sailing experience necessary. Gemini. Your wild side would have you ditch your responsibilities and while that may be fun in the short term, it will create huge problems for you next week. You need to stay focused on whatʼs important.

CANCER (DEATH)¬¬¬¬: Say goodbye to three bad habits this week, Cancer. The death card is all about the new beginnings that follow ends. Itʼs time to let the unnecessary in your life die so that something new can come in. Sponsored by University of Massachusetts Dartmouth and the Ocean Classroom Foundation LEO (10 OF PENTACLES r)¬¬: Jealousy is a petty trait, Leo. And it looks like youʼll be wrestling with jealousy issues this week. Although itʼs not fun, life is just trying to teach you a simple lesson: Youʼre awesome, so stop comparing yourself with other people. See? Now all you have to do is walk away from the fashion magazines and just enjoy being yourself.

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Division of Student & University Life: Supporting student learning and success. 12 the free press | September 11, 2006 sports Womenʼs volleyball ready to roll Veteran coach energizes the squad N.H.) and ASHLEY ST. MICHEL said. “Our main goal is to learn Danielle Netland how to play together better.” (Cumberland) SPORTS EDITOR Though that may be their helped the goal as a team, their start this year Huskies in as- The University of Southern is nothing to frown at. Sophomore sists, both push- Maine women’s volleyball team outside hitter and co-captain ing 14 and 13. may be young, but their record Shannon Stoll (Shrewsbury, Bassett also thus far this season speaks for Mass.), pushed a match-high 20 showed her skills itself. The ladies were unde- kills and 18 digs to help lead the as she pounded feated after embarrassing the St. Huskies in the game. Also no- the Monks with Joseph Monks 3-1 on Tuesday, table, sophomore Allison White a match-high 10 September 5. The team is not only (Northboro, Mass.) added seven aces. young but small, consisting only kills and a team high 25 digs for “The effort of nine players and leaving room the game. was there…we for only three substitute players “We’ve accomplished a lot just didn’t ac- on the bench. In recent years, thus far,” said Tripp. “We gave complish every- the women’s volleyball team them a lot of tools to work with, thing we wanted has been larger, entering into the so it’s really up to them.” to accomplish… double digits and holding more The ladies have proven that as long as it was senior-year players. This year, the they are up for the challenge. One under a win.” MICHEAL PHOTO BY ASHLEY ST. team doesn’t have a single senior reason may be due to the staff that Tripp stated. A Amanda Moore approaches to spike the ball. player and only two juniors in the Tripp has hired. Assistant coach trend that seems line-up. Ashley Marble, well known at to be growing 17 and 30-25. The lady Huskies With its third win in as many But they come to play. The USM for her talent in basketball, with the team with each game. seemed to blow through the games, the girls also have some- team also has had to adjust to a brings knowledge and ability to One accomplishment Tripp points when things were running thing else to smile about: the last different coaching style as well. the team, much that she acquired wants to see is more trust among smoothly, although falling back if time the Huskies won their first Barry Tripp, who replaced coach from her own years as a stand-out his players. As a group of young they lost service position. Though three matches of the season was Razza wholeft for personal ob- volleyball player at Woodland girls, the team has found it diffi- there is room for improvement, in 2003, where they went on to an ligations, is no stranger to the High School. cult to adjust and trust their team- one fact remains – their statistics exceptional record of 19-12. ◆ volleyball court. Tripp has been “We have a very talented mates in a game situation, which thus far seem to prove them a team coaching volleyball for over 13 squad,” Tripp added, also noting can be extremely important in a not to mess with. Stoll swung for years and also played the sport that they are not the tallest team. sport such as volleyball. a .562 hitting percentage, damag- throughout his own high school “We have five hitters on the “When they are upbeat and ing 20 kills in 32 attempts with and college careers. team at all times.” Tripp stated. positive they can ride that wave,” only two errors to make up for. “It is a young team… mostly Players who have hit game-high’s Tripp said. A statement which can “If we can remain upbeat and freshmen and sophomores,” Tripp already this season. Freshmen be seen through the match scores positive on the court,we can gain Beth Bassett (North Hampton, in each game, 30-21, 25-30, 30- something from that,” Tripp said. Husky Hero King of the gym Husky Highlights Golf Invitational, on Tuesday, Why you choose USM? Why do you love working UNE edges past Lady September 5. Hamilton finished out? Are these all going to Huskies tied for fourth overall in the in- be difficult questions? I enjoy working out, I UNE freshman forward vitational, with junior Adam I didnʼt want to go to love to keep in shape Taryn Flagg (Livermore Falls, Belleville (Ludlow, Mass.) fol- Orono. and it also helps kill Maine) scored two second half lowing in a close sixth overall, the time between goals for the Nor’easters in their Who is you athletic hero? with a score of 80. classes! non-conference field hockey Andre the Giant game on Sunday, September 3. Anything else we should Huskies bury UNE What is your daily workout The loss is the second in a row know about you? Sophomore Caitlin Brown routine? for the Huskies, who start their I always wanted to be (Camden, Maine) and senior ◆ season off at 0-2. Junior midfield- 30 minutes of cardio, the Husky Hero! Katie Else (Conway, NH) each 4 to 5 times a week. er Alyson Lumino (Hampden, scored two goals to help the Name: George Bourque Lift weights 4 times a Maine) made the only goal for the Huskies on an unassisted strike. Huskies dominate the Nor’easters Year: Junior Major: Business week – split between upper and lower body. USM goalkeeper Allie Hill (Cape in the Wednesday night soccer Elizabeth, Maine) made six saves game. The win was the first of against the Nor’easters. the year for the Huskies, and the first for first-year head coach Lisa DATE TEAM OPPONENT WHERE TIME Petrucelli. Sophomore goalie Endicott sweeps Mindy Morneault (Eagle Lake, Tues. 9/12 Golf Terrier Invitational @ Samoset CC 10:30 women’s tennis Maine) ended the game with three Tues. 9/12 Field Hockey New England College Home 4:00 The Endicott College Gulls saves. Tues. 9/12 Men’s Soccer St. Joseph’s Home 4:00 swept all nine matches against the USM women’s tennis team Men’s soccer wins in Tues.9/12 Women’s Tennis Colby Home 4:00 in the season-opening, non-con- Tues.9/12 Volleyball Univ. Of New England Home 7:00 ference match. The game was overtime the first for new women’s tennis Sophomore midfielder Greg Thurs. 9/14 Men’s Soccer UMaine Farmington Away 4:00 head coach Lori Towle, a former Cox (Brookline, Mass.) scored Thurs. 9/14 Women’s Tennis Bates Home 4:00 women’s tennis, soccer and bas- seven minutes into the first sudden ketball coach at Stephens College death match between the USM Thurs. 9/14 Field Hockey Bates Away 4:30 in Columbia, Missouri. Huskies and the Maine Maritime Fri. 9/15 Golf Maine State Tournament @ Natanis GC TBA Mariners. The win was the first of the season for the Huskies after a Sat. 9/16 Golf Maine State Tournament @ Natanis GC TBA Huskies place second pair of 3-2 losses last weekend in Sat. 9/16 Women’s Cross Country UMass Dartmouth Away 11:15 in golf the Roger Williams Tournament. Invitational Senior captain Joe Hamilton (Old Orchard Beach, Maine) HIGHLIGHTS COMPILED Sat. 9/16 Field Hockey Salem State Home 10:00 BY ASHLEY ST. MICHEL recorded a score of 78 to lead Sat. 9/16 Men’s Soccer Rhode Island College Home 1:00 the Huskies to a second place finish among the four teams Sat. 9/16 Women’s Soccer Rhode Island College Away 1:00 competing in the season-open- Sat. 9/16 Women’s Tennis Bridgewater State Home 1:00 ing University of New England

Sat. 9/16 Men’s Cross Country Bates Invitational Away 3:00