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Best gifts for your beer-drinking buddies Editorial: Safe Campus didn’t need to go Men’s basketball routs, then becomes routed

A guide for holiday presents for all those diffcult Page A10 University’s handling of sex-assault cases mer- Page A6 Black Bears blow out Fisher before Page B1 friends and family to shop for its watching after transition to Student Affairs receiving their own pounding by Florida State Nursing student Amy Buxton Reports leak out dead from ‘sudden illness’ from Belcher’s Buxton, 26, was preparing to graduate in December, memorial set for Wednesday

By Derrick Rossignol murder-suicide Barnes also knew of Buxton’s Family members have in- 04116. News Editor love for animals. vited anyone whose life has been Any students who may have “She was a foster parent for touched by Buxton to attend her been affected by this event and are By Jesse Scardina “She is still breathing, but Senior nursing student Amy dogs,” Barnes said. “She loved memorial Wednesday, Dec. 12 at in need of counseling can contact Editor in Chief barely. Please hurry. I don’t Libby Buxton, 26, died Thursday helping out, and she was someone 11 a.m. at South Parish Congrega- the UMaine Counseling Center at know how many times he shot at Maine Medical Center in Port- who you could have a long con- tional Church, United Church of 581-1392. Faculty and staff coun- Reports continue to leak her. They had been arguing,” land due to “a sudden illness,” versation with, even if you had Christ in Augusta. selors can be reached through the out about former Kansas City Shepherd said. according to a message posted on just met her.” The family also asks that in Employee Assistance Program at Chiefs linebacker and UMaine The majority of the record- Dec. 6 via FirstClass by Dean of Barnes said that she and Buxton lieu of fowers, please send all 581-4014. alumnus Jovan Belcher’s last ing is indecipherable due to Students Dr. Robert Dana. had a class together on Wednes- donations in Buxton’s memory hours before he fatally shot the baby’s crying. Buxton, a native of Augusta, days and that Buxton wasn’t to Almost Home Rescue, P.O. Jesse Scardina contributed to his girlfriend Kasandra Per- Late Friday night, the Kan- volunteered at Almost Home there last week. Barnes recalled Box 9421 #377, So. Portland, ME this report. kins then drove to Arrowhead sas City Police Department Rescue, a Maine-based “all-breed seeing Buxton Stadium and shot himself in released dash cam video from canine rescue group dedicated to in class follow- front of coaches and team of- when two officers responded saving lives and fnding homes for ing Thanksgiving ficials. to reports of a man sleeping stray, abandoned & surrendered and said that she On Tuesday, three days af- inside his vehicle for a couple dogs in high kill shelters,” accord- didn’t notice any- ter the incident that took both of hours with his lights on and ing to its Twitter profle. thing wrong with Belcher’s and Perkin’s lives, the vehicle running. Buxton, a 2005 graduate of her. According to the 911 call for help from Officers approached Cony High School, was prepar- Barnes, she was Belcher’s mother, Cheryl Belcher’s Bentley, with the ing to graduate this month with a helping a friend Shepherd, was released to the linebacker passed out inside nursing degree. Her mother, Ann fnd her dog that public. of it, which was parked in Buxton, will accept her nursing had run away. Heard in the background the driveway of Brittni Glass’ pin, according to Buxton’s obitu- “She was of the frantic phone call is the house. Belcher described ary in the Kennebec Journal. helping my close baby of Belcher and Perkins, Glass as his girlfriend to the According to Emily Barnes, a friend who lost Zoey, as Shepherd pleads with officers. senior nursing student who had a her dog,” Barnes the dispatcher for an ambu- Some of the transcript be- number of the same classes with said. “Buxton lance to arrive. tween the officers and Belcher Buxton dating back to their soph- was very adamant Some of the transcript reads reads as follows: omore year, Buxton was a “very about helping her as follows: Officer: “Sir, where are you nice girl.” fnd her dog. She “Oh my God. Oh my God. headed tonight?” “She was the type of person was giving her Kasi, the baby is crying. … Belcher: [Indecipherable] that would do anything for any- names to vari- Please get an ambulance Officer: “Upstairs in this one,” Barnes said. “She was self- ous dog-tracking Facebook here!” Shepherd screamed to building? OK, so you’re less, compassionate, friendly.” places.” Senior nursing student Amy Libby Buxton, 26, died Thursday from a ‘sudden illness.’ the 911 dispatcher. not going to be driving any- “OK, we’re on the way. where? We’ve been on the way the Officer: “Look dude. You whole time. How old is the live right here. You just need patient?” the dispatcher asked to go upstairs dude.” Student Affairs to take over Shepherd. Officer: “You live right “Twenty-two,” Shepherd here? You just need to go up- said. stairs. OK? That’s going to be “Is she still breathing?” the duties held by Safe Campus See Belcher on A2 dispatcher asked.

By Justin Lynch ment to serving all members of ue in the new program, located in be as forthcoming to those who For The Maine Campus this community by making this a the Offce of Student Affairs. have been a victim of sexual as- safer and more productive cam- “The new program will con- sault. Studies show that victims of Campus Choral Dean of Students Dr. Robert pus community.” tain all of the elements and more,” sexual assault and violence report Dana announced Wednesday that The Safe Campus Project was Dana said. “It will have more less often to administrative orga- the University’s Safe Campus located in the Women’s Resource coverage because sexual violence nizations like the offce of Student Project has been reconfgured Center in Fernald Hall, founded prevention is now being discussed Affairs, and report more often to performs as a new Sexual Violence Re- on a six-year grant from the U.S. in Residential Life Programs, free-standing bodies like the for- sponse, Education and Prevention Department of Justice in 2001 to Greek Programs and many more. mer Safe Campus Project, where Program to be located within the focus on sexual and domestic vio- We didn’t want to take the name they feel more comfortable. A Division of Student Affairs. In lence awareness on campus for of the Safe Campus project be- 2003 study by the U.S. Depart- October, Dana stated that the Safe the entire community. It special- cause it was proprietary. The new ment of Justice showed that less Campus Project would continue ized in confdential, on-campus Sexual Violence Response, Edu- than 5 percent of those who have to fnd a replacement coordina- counseling specifcally designated cation, and Prevention Program been a victim of sexual assault tor after the previous coordinator, for sexual and domestic issues. will allow us to connect the dots in on a college campus report to the Carey Nason, resigned in June. After 2006, the University decid- ways that the Safe Campus Proj- proper authorities. In an email to the University ed to continue the program, due ect could not.” Alex, an undergraduate student community, Dana wrote, “We to its success. In the email, Dana Concerns have been raised that who wished not to reveal her last have been well served by the Safe stressed the programs under the the new program, located in the name for personal reasons, ex- Campus Project and its commit- Safe Campus project will contin- offce of Student Affairs will not pressed that she felt more comfort- able in freestanding organizations, like the former Safe Campus proj- ect, rather than the new Sexual Vi- olence Response, Education and Prevention Program located in the offce of Student Affairs. “I would feel uncomfortable going into the offce of Student Affairs to report something,” she said. “Going to the counseling center on campus, I feel more comfortable because I know that everyone in the center is going through the same thing that I am. It is intimidating go- ing into an offce where there are many things going on, and some- one could see me.” Dana said this was a concern when the Presidential Working Group made the decision to move the responsibility to the offce of Student Affairs, but they had to make sure that the University Derrick Rossignol • News Editor Haley Johnston • Photo Editor University of Maine chorus group Campus Choral performs in the A picture of Fernald Hall, where Safe Campus was located. The organization has been eliminated and See Safe Campus on A5 Memorial Union on thursday afternoon. it’s responsibilities are now apart of the Division of Student Affairs.

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Nov. 30, 8 p.m. UMSG approve OrgSync funding, Both Jovan Belcher and Belcher Kasandra Perkins appeared to be out and about the Fri- Time Alpine ski team granted over $4,000 day night before the incident took place, yet not with each Line other. Perkins attended a Liam Nee salary to just over $17,402. stressed to the GSS that student process of receiving a “signif- Trey Songz concert while Staff Reporter Vice President for Finan- government would not function cantly” discounted price from Belcher was reportedly out cial Affairs Raymond Updyke without the help of D’Angelo OrgSync. for dinner and drinks with A look, In the University of Maine presented the series of resolu- and others in the offce. “By cutting costs, something Brittni Glass. Belcher later minute by General Student Senate’s fnal tions to the GSS, saying that Helmke said current Tech that looked to be well over told offcers Glass was his meeting of the fall semester although the position changes Manager Lydia Chang, a third- $21,000 is now less than half,” girlfriend; Glass told the minute, at — during the fourth meeting would fnancially cost UMSG, year mathematics and informa- Protzmann said. “In the grand New York Post they were Jovan of the 34th session, Dec. 4 in Inc. more money, it would be in tion technology student, will scheme of things, this cost just friends. the Memorial Union’s Bangor the best interest for the GSS to not be affected by the changes amounts to less than a dollar of Sometime Friday night, Belcher’s last Room — the body decided to trust a more smooth executive either, as she was planning to the students’ activity fee.” according to Sportsillustrat- amend the position of Senate offce. leave the position on her own Porter reminded the body ed.com, Belcher texted for- hours and Administrative Aide, changing Vice President of Student accord. that a lot of the fees associated mer UMaine defender Reg- what its title to Executive Adminis- Organizations Sarah Porter The transformation of with the initial, frst-year con- gie Paramoure, complaining trative Aide and integrating the was in full agreement with the D’Angelo’s employment du- tract with OrgSync won’t ever about Perkins and bringing transpired. duties of Assistant Vice Presi- proposition, adding that even ties and other position changes be charged again, thus lowering up the amount of guns he dent of Student Organizations her own assistant, the AVPSO, inside UMSG, Inc. enacted by the cost to keep the program in owns. “Yea man,” Belcher and Technology Manager into is “okay with leaving her po- the series of resolutions won’t years down the road. replied in a text to Par- its job description, increasing sition” and is “totally under- become effective until next se- “Starting a program is al- amoure, “Our ‘O’ can’t even the position’s hourly wage and standing of the situation.” mester. ways diffcult, but we’re con- put 7 in the board for us, but hours per week. “This isn’t a case where OrgSync funding ap- fdent that by working with everything good bro, baby In a series of resolutions, we’re trying to increase proved [OrgSync] as much as possible momma crazy but I have Dec. 1, 1 a.m. which began with adding an [D’Angelo]’s wage but to make A total of $8,300 was allo- before we leave, new students a little girl almost 3 month addendum to the aide’s em- [her position] function more cated to the Division of Student will begin to feel as if [Org- man and she’s a blessing, Early Dec. 1, Perkins re- ployment contract, the GSS re- fuently in the offce,” Porter Organizations toward funding Sync] is the norm.” she makes me smile on the turned to the couple’s home vamped the occupational roles said. “For the overall growth of the purchase of OrgSync. Recommendation for the re- worst day.” After Paramoure in suburban Fairway Hills of Susan D’Angelo — UMSG, the department, having a staff According to the online vision of UMaine health insur- jokingly texted that Belcher neighborhood. According to Inc.’s current SAA. The posi- member who’s here through community management sys- ance policy passed better have a gun ready to a friend of Perkins, the two tions of AVPSO and Technol- student turnover will help make tem’s website, OrgSync is “a A recommendation, headed fend off future boyfriends, argued that night about Per- ogy Manager have been elimi- things a lot more cohesive.” campus engagement network by Sen. Mark Brunton, for the Belcher replied, “I got about kins staying out late. It’s un- nated, giving D’Angelo more Services committee chair that connects […] students to University of Maine to revise 8 guns now, from hand gunz clear whether the argument duties within Student Govern- Sen. Corey Morton, a third- organizations, programs, and and amend its student health to assault rifes for her little occurred in person or over ment, which is apparently what year anthropology and pre-med departments on campus in a insurance policy was passed by bf’s.” the telephone. the Bangor native wanted. Ac- student, also commented on the private online community.” the GSS. cording to Vice President Sam position transformation’s ex- VPSO Porter and President “Overall, the university’s in- Helmke, she had approached pected fuidity. Protzmann presented the resolu- surance policy is optional and Dec. 1, 2:47 a.m. him earlier in the year asking “I think too many times we tion to the GSS, stating UMSG, very expensive,” Brunton said. After driving Glass back for more responsibility in the see departments on campus Inc. will be splitting the cost of “There is a signifcant amount home, neighbors called the offce. have divided duties that make OrgSync with UMaine’s Divi- of students who are uninsured . police to report a suspicious Dec. 1, 3:07 a.m The changes made by the things more complex,” Mor- sion of Student Affairs, who is and therefore vulnerable to car that had been in Glass’s GSS will increase D’Angelo’s ton said. “Having the continu- expected to pay $4,200. many accidents.” Police responded to the driveway with the lights on workweek from 30 to 40 hours ity and fuidity between [ex- Protzmann prided Director In comparison to other reports and knocked on and running. Belcher was and hourly wage from $14.37 to ecutive] boards will make for a of Student Wellness Resource schools within the University the window of Belcher’s separated from her at some $15.00 — a 4.44 percent differ- better environment.” Center Lauri Sidelko who “was black Bentley to wake him point. ence. This raises her 29-week President Protzmann incredible” throughout the See UMSG on A4 up. Belcher told the police that he was waiting for his girlfriend but she was not

I’m asking, man.” home. Belcher Officer: “You got your Dec. 1, 3:19 a.m. from A1 keys?” Officer: “You know you got The Police asked Belcher your best bet.” a lot riding on it. You know to call the female to verify. Officer: “We’re trying to you got a lot to lose right?” When Belcher called, some- cut you a break here. Let’s just The dialogue continues for one came to the door to let Dec. 1, 6:30 a.m. [static] roll up your stuff here. another couple of minutes be- him in. Police then left, not- Actually, if you could step out fore Belcher was able to get ing that while Belcher may Belcher asked the people brother, I will roll up the win- inside the house. It’s not clear have had some drinks; he in the house to wake him at dows, OK.” if Glass was the person who let was cooperative and didn’t 6:30 a.m. so that he would Belcher: “Yeah. Yeah.” him inside. According to the appear inebriated. not miss a team meeting Officer: “Go ahead and step Kansas City Star, a resident scheduled for 9:30 a.m. out brother, I’ll roll up your who had been outside smok- windows brother.” ing a cigarette let Belcher in Dec. 1, 7 a.m. Officer: “Do you know because “they knew him and how to roll up windows on a knew it was OK to let him in- Around 7 a.m., Belcher Bentley?” side.” arrived home where he and Officer: “I’m going to take Belcher asked members in Perkins continued their ar- a class real quick. It’s on You- the house to wake him at 6:30 gument. Belcher’s mother, Tube.” a.m. so he wouldn’t be late for Cheryl Shepherd, who was [Belcher stepped out of the a 9:30 a.m. meeting. Belcher staying with the couple to car] got up and drove to his house help with their baby Zoey, Officer: “How we doin’ to- where his child, his mother heard Belcher yell, “You night, man?” and Perkins were. At around 7 can’t talk to me like that!” Officer: “The only reason a.m., Belcher’s mother heard which was followed by gun- File photo I’m asking you, man, is like Belcher yell, “You can’t talk shots. Belcher shot Perkins Earlier this week, the 911 call that Jovan Belcher’s mother made you said … [indecipherable] to me like that!” followed by nine times. after Belcher shot Kasandra Perkins nine times. Video of Belcher’s Officer: “The only reason gunshots. Shepherd ran into the interaction with police earlier in the morning were also released. room to see Belcher kneel- ing over Perkins, telling her he was sorry and kissing her on the forehead. He apologized to his mother, kissed Zoey, grabbed a dif- Dec. 1, 7:52 a.m. ferent handgun and left for Arrowhead Stadium in his Shepherd called 911. Bentley. While she was on the phone with the dispatcher, it appeared Perkins was still Dec. 7, 8:01 a.m. holding onto her life. Police arrived just before 8 a.m., Belcher made the 5-mile and the ambulance arrived drive to Arrowhead Stadi- 5 minutes later. um after shooting Perkins. Just after 8 a.m., someone called 911 to report a person with a gun in the parking lot. Belcher saw Chiefs gen- eral manager Scott Pioli, stepped out of his car and put the gun to his own head and said to Pioli, “I did it. I killed her.” Pioli tried to get Belcher to put the gun down before Belcher asked if Pioli and Chiefs owner Clark Hunt would look after his daugh- ter. Belcher said to Pioli, “I came here to tell you thank you. Thank you for my chance. I love you, bro.” Dec. 7, 8:08 a.m. Belcher asked if he could speak to Chiefs head coach Belcher heard the ap- Romeo Crennel and line- proaching sirens and told backer coach Gary Gibbs. Pioli, Crennel and Gibbs, “I got to go. I can’t be here.”

Dec. 7, 8:11 a.m.

The frst offcer on the scene reported, “the suspect has a gun to his head and is down on his knees.” Belcher had crouched behind a ve- Dec. 7, 8:52 a.m. hicle, crossed himself and fred a single shot into his Fourteen minutes after temple. “Shots fred,” the shooting himself, Belcher police dispatcher radioed. was loaded into an ambu- “Party down.” lance. At 8:52 a.m., a doctor declared Belcher dead. Te Maine Campus • News Monday, December 10, 2012 A3 Senior art exhibit displayed in Lord Hall

Dominique Scarlett ulty and other members of the “The Planets.” Each card is a cluding dry, wet and paper me- anatomy of several animals, imagine downtown Bangor Multimedia Editor local community. Attendees playful depiction of charac- dia. They are collected, traded including humans, she used as the site of an apocalyptic strolled through the gallery ters titled “Mercury,” “Venus,” between artists and exchanged to create the detailed skeletal catastrophe. On Friday, the University of and had fooded into the lobby, “Mars,” “Jupiter,” “Saturn,” between collectors. and muscular structure of the Within each photograph, the Maine Department of Art held which was turned into a recep- “Uranus,” “Neptune” and Stanley hopes to create a dragons featured in her collec- historic buildings of the city an opening reception in the tion area for the evening. “Pluto.” number of collections for fu- tion. crumble and burn. Windows Lord Hall Gallery for “Think- Many student artists lin- Stanley found the used ture exhibits and hopes to in- When asked about the setup are shattered and streets are Make,” an art exhibition fea- gered around their collections process for the show Dziezyk destroyed within the shock- turing the work of 15 graduat- as attendees perused their responded, “I pretty much had ingly realistic photos. ing UMaine studio art majors. work, eyeing each piece care- my hand held through it, be- The exhibit also features The show presented works fully. “I don’t usually have actual meanings behind cause I had never done it be- the work of Linette Mailhot, in a variety of mediums, in- A popular exhibit at the fore.” Emily Kalar, Glenn Swanson, cluding painting, drawing, opening reception was the art- my artwork; I just really like fun things.” Dziezyk went on to say that Katherine McPhail, Quinn sculpture, photography, digital ist trading-card vending ma- she feels the knowledge gained Ramini, Cody Oliver, Leigh and interactive artwork. chine, featuring the work of Iris Stanley from the experience of arrang- Osgood, Caroline Robe, Ol- The gallery show was de- Iris Stanley. For 50 cents, at- Senior art student ing a show will be valuable to ivia Dunton, Abbie Allen, signed to give graduating stu- tendees could purchase a trad- her in her future career. Erin Larson Gray and Victoria dio art majors an opportunity ing card featuring one of eight “I’m hoping to go into sci- Fiske. for frsthand experience with designs from Stanley’s “Celes- entific illustration after this,” The exhibit will be on dis- arranging an exhibit. tial Bodies” series. Dziezyk said, “but if not, I’m play in the Lord Hall Gallery The students were involved “I don’t usually have actual vending machine on Craigslist stall more vending machines still going to be doing things until Jan. 25. Entrance to the in every aspect of the setup, meanings behind my artwork; and was inspired to combine in new locations. like this, as well as commis- gallery is free and open to from preparing artwork and I just really like fun things,” her artwork with it to create Another collection featured sion work for pet portraits and the public. Gallery hours are installing their collections to Stanley said. “I really got an interactive element for the the work of Stephanie Dziezyk, fantasy drawing.” weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4:30 writing artist’s statements and hooked on the idea of trading exhibit. whose series of pencil draw- Jadrien Cousens’ exhibit p.m. For more information marketing the show to the pub- cards because I’m a geek.” Artist trading cards are ings depict the seemingly life- featured a striking series of about the “ThinkMake” ex- lic. The series was inspired by about the size of a standard like anatomy of fictional crea- eight photos entitled “After- hibit, contact the University The Lord Hall gallery was composer Gustav Holst’s sev- baseball card and are made tures. math.” Cousens used Photo- of Maine Department of Art at packed full with students, fac- en-movement orchestral suite, using a number of methods in- Dziezyk referenced the shop to manipulate and re- 207-581-3245.

Christie Edwards • Staff Photographer Various spectators browse the pieces of art in Lord Hall, apart of the University of Maine senior art exhibit, which featured a number of pieces from senior art students at UMaine. A4 Monday, December 10, 2012 Te Maine Campus • News Students debate Middle SSI works to build connections East instability in for Maine’s sustainability

Lauren Reeves who have an investment, share The workshop provided UN-style simulation Asst. News Editor or interest in something like a many opportunities for gradu- business or industry. These ate, PhD candidates and pro- The Maine Sustainability people are usually inter- fessors to discuss and learn Roundtable discussion on tensions in Middle East portrayed Solutions Initiative (SSI) host- viewed for research purposes from each other and talk about ed a workshop Thursday Dec. or placed in focus groups with future opportunities in re- Lauren Abbate P5 committee, or the fve per- but [we’ve reached] a settling 6 on campus in the George other stakeholders. search methods. For The Maine Campus manent members of the Unit- down point where it’s coming Mitchell Center for Watershed Carla Guenther, Ph.D., The notion of linking ed Nations Security Council: together.” Research in Norman Smith Fisheries, Science & Leader- knowledge and action is a The Bumps Room of the the U.S., Russia, France, the Sarah Denslow, the repre- Hall. The workshop was titled ship Advisor of Penobscot East strong theme that is deeply Memorial Union was trans- United Kingdom and China. sentative delegate for Turkey Building Connections and Resource Center talked about rooted in the foundations of formed into a model United Top players in the Middle East and member of IAA, agreed. Finding Alignment where the SSI to strengthen the econom- Nations conference this Sat- were also represented, such as “I had no idea what to ex- focus was on linking knowl- ic, social and ecological future urday when the International Egypt, Lebanon, Palestine, Is- pect. It’s not something you edge and action. of Maine. SSI consists of vari- Affairs Association and Uni- rael, Iran and Syria. Militant can read up on; you just have The term linking knowl- ous subgroups and researchers versity of Maine Army ROTC groups, such as Hezbollah, to throw yourself into it,” she edge to action reflects the ef- “Know what is going from various academic back- presented “Crisis Simulation: Hamas and the Syrian Rebels, said, adding that her biggest forts SSI makes to have their on politcally and grounds. Under SSI profes- sors and students from science Middle East Instability.” were also included. Global or- challenge was distinguishing research projects and academ- resource wise, know Thirty-nine student delegates ganizations such as the United her own thoughts from the po- ic knowledge put to motion backgrounds team up with represented about 20 countries Nations Commission on Hu- sitions of her country, giving rather than sitting on a shelf in your audience.” people whose backgrounds and eight international organi- man Rights also partook in the her trouble in making decisions a published journal. are in economics or communi- SSI project director David cation, to create research proj- zations in this simulation that discussion. that stayed true to Turkey. Carla Guenther Hart boiled down the ambigu- ects that make a difference to spanned nearly three hours. In an effort to keep the sim- Despite moments of chaos Ph.D. ulation as close as possible to and confusion, the event proved ous term on knowledge and improve the sustainability of The International Affairs Fisheries, Science & Association, which attends a a real UN format, a Mission benefcial overall to partici- action and said simply, the “art Maine’s future. Leadership advisor of large-scale model UN every Control center and a Secre- pants and organizers. Kyle of SSI is taking something and This theme of sustainabil- year, was hoping that this small- tary General were seated at the Lawson, Executive Command- making it into something use- Penobscot East Resource ity has recently emerged in scale simulation could allow head of the council. A frenzy of er of Maine Army ROTC and ful.” Center the academic world due to the participants to practice resolv- notes passed between mission member of Mission Control, According to the website high pressures on the environ- ing diplomatic issues. Though control, and the delegates dic- said, “People got all dressed the SSI vision is to “create a ment and economics today. the majority of delegates were tated changes and crises in the up. They had a good time with Center for Sustainability Solu- The word sustainable is de- affliated with Army ROTC and simulation. it, and it’s been a really positive tions that searches for, imple- fined as the ability to be main- the IAA, this event was open to “[Mission Control] keeps all event all the way around” ments, and evaluates policies her experiences with stake- tained or kept going, as an ac- all students. the conversations going, and if This event was good prac- and practices that promote holders on the coast of Maine. tion or process. “I have always believed that something crucial happens it tice for participants to partake economic development while “Know what is going on politi- Although the sustainabil- young people are just as good, will be the next talking point,” in diplomatic discussions and protecting ecosystem health cally and resource wise, know ity is somewhat unclear, SSI if not better, at solving the said Evan Richards, Battalion submerse themselves in the and fostering community well- your audience,” Guenther said is determined to help Maine’s world’s problems than many Commander of UMaine Army real world of foreign affairs. being.” about her experience with future in more ways than one. of the politicians,” said Justin ROTC. “We dictate what hap- “It’s really just good to make Researchers and professors fisherman in Maine. It can feel The issues in Maine are not far Lynch, president of the Inter- pens in the actual council. If sure people are aware of what alike gathered to discuss and “very us versus them” when off from other places around national Affairs Association. they send us something that’s is globally going on. As terrible learn from one another about holding meetings and focus the country; public health is Lynch was hopeful that this completely absurd we can deny and stereotypically true as it research methods, stakehold- groups with fisherman. This is a concern, the well being of event would prove his theory it because it wouldn’t happen is, most Americans aren’t very er engagement, and science where linking knowledge and the state’s economy, as well as correct. in a real world situation.” knowledgeable about what communication. The morning action comes into play, rather environmental issues dealing The event was originally The delegates were forced to goes on outside of America,” started of with a panel of pro- than butting heads with stake- with climate and landscape planned to center on a nuclear think and act quickly to keep up Lawson said. fessors and professionals who holders it’s important to take changes. These issues are Iran, but due to recent events in with rapid changes in the simu- Though Lynch’s theory of talked about their experience academic work and issues and widespread but SSI is hoping Palestine, Lynch felt the need to lation. In a few game-changing a younger generation dealing in stakeholder engagement translate into its simplest form to put research in motion to shift focus to the entire Middle moves, Palestine was granted with issues more peacefully with their research. to keep stakeholders interested help support the sustainability East region. statehood, Ron Paul became didn’t comply with the result Stakeholders are people and involved. of the state. The delegates role played president of the U.S. and the of this event, he felt that “if as assigned countries to try to French representative were ac- [participants] dealt more with day budgets. ers have been called upon by achieve their respective goals, cused of accepting bribes from human nature, then it may have UMSG Giving out holiday bonuses many teachers throughout New which were presented to them Israel. been more peaceful.” from A1 is an annual, routine gesture England to come perform at at the beginning of the simula- It wasn’t hard to see that Another simulation will be from UMSG, Inc. to the group their schools to promote music tion. Contenders had full con- delegates were learning to held in February, but with a that works in the offce, consist- programs for help in unoffcial trol over their country, includ- play as the simulation went on. theme that’s a little less seri- of Maine System, UMaine’s ing of Assistant to the Financial requirement. ing military capabilities. Delegate and ROTC member ous. Lynch is considering a health insurance plan is signif- Affairs Offce Amy Grant, As- “As many people know, Represented in this event Cody Blackburn said, “It was “Star Wars” or “Lord of the cantly higher — this is essen- sistant to the Vice President of music programs have been at were countries from the UN’s pretty chaotic at the beginning, Rings” topic. tially because UMaine does not Financial Affairs Susan Poll the top of the chopping block require students to have insur- and Senate Administrative Aide in terms of cutting costs in an ance, thus increasing the costs Susan D’Angelo. economy like this,” Cates said. because there aren’t many stu- A total of $1,595 was ap- “So by visiting these schools, dents who pay for the policy. proved by the GSS to go toward we entice the programs to stay The annual premium at holiday bonuses. In years past, afoat.” UMaine is $2,975 while the the bonuses have been raised al- The all-male a cappella University of Maine at Presque most every year, but according group is expected to perform Isle is $469 and University of to Vice President Sam Helmke, for over 5,000 students on their Maine at Machias is $495. this resolution will make for a tour. “Basically, we’re asking the much better process. The Alpine Ski Team re- university to implement a task This is the frst time a reduc- ceived a total of $4,292 for force to investigate the amount tion has occurred with holiday their upcoming 2013 Divi- of students that are uninsured,” bonuses in the budget’s known sion III collegiate ski season. Brunton said. “I’m not sure existence. The funding is expected to go whether the university will “Bonuses were lowered be- toward transportation, equip- make it mandatory after pos- cause they were exponentially ment, lodging and race fees. sibly rethinking their policy, getting out of hand,” Helmke The amount of funding pro- but the motive behind this is to said. “This will give a stan- vided by UMSG, Inc. exceed- eliminate the risk of uninsured dard to which increases occur ed a precedent set by the GSS students who might have to pay as [Grant, Poll and D’Angelo] of not providing over 50 per- upwards of $1,000 to $10,000 continue as employees of cent of a group’s funding for out of pocket if they are hurt or UMSG, Inc.” a particular event, but because become sick.” Through the process of of the expensive accommoda- According to the recommen- a main motion, R.E.A.C.H. tions the group faces compared dation, if UMaine rethinks their — which stands for Respect, to other clubs on campus and policy and makes it mandatory Education, Action, Hope, Com- being in Northeast ski country, for all students, those who are munity — received $5,200 many senators agreed it was a covered by another insurance of their requested $25,450 to good idea to fund in full. policy — for example, under cover fight costs of $4,400 and The Intramural Sports their parents’ — that meets the transportation costs of $800 in Council received a total of minimum level of coverage their upcoming service trips in $1,650 to pay for airfare and would be allowed to waive the Jinotenga, Nicaragua, Puriscal registration of their trip to the university-sponsored plan. and Costa Rica from March 3 upcoming National Intramural- Plans for “Sorority Vil- to 17. Recreational Sports Associa- lage” emerge Club president Keegan tion conference in Las Vegas, Panhellenic Council presi- Burdette spoke on behalf of Nev. from March 4 to 8. dent Keegan Burdette and Sen. the club, stating the group has Allocations under $1,000 Corey Morton presented plans grown signifcantly in the past dollars included $400 to Pan- to the GSS of a newly proposed few years. hellenic Council, $130 to No “village-like” area of sorority “We’ve gone from seven Labels and $300 to Circle K. houses on campus. people [in the group] my fresh- Partners for World Health “You can’t grow without man year to 25 [this year],” receives fnal recognition space,” Burdette said. “Unlike Burdette said. “Now we have Partners for World Health most of the fraternity houses two trips compared to one.” received fnal recognition from associated with the university, Costs that weren’t funded the GSS. The group aids in re- the sororities struggle with for the trip at this time included cycling medical supplies for having places where alumni are programming fees, entrance third world countries. comfortable to come back to.” fees, hotel layover, advisor UMaine Curling Club re- According to Morton, the fees, and food and lodging. ceived preliminary recognition construction plans for Soror- The Maine Steiners brought from the GSS. The group prac- ity Village cover sections two, another main motion forth to tices in Belfast every Sunday three, four and fve of UMaine’s the GSS, requesting $1,140 for three hours and has a total Blue Sky Plan. dollars to cover motor pool of 25 members. The current proposed build- costs for their upcoming 2012- More position changes in ing site is behind the New 13 Winter Tour through Hamp- UMSG, Inc. Balance Student Recreation den, Greenville, Augusta, Saco Sen. Daniel Norwood, a Center. The university’s cross- and Dover, Mass. from Jan 7 second-year marketing and country courses and UMaine to 13. public relations student, was Army ROTC’s obstacle course The GSS passed the motion voted in as the next chair of will be forced to relocate if after amending the amount to Fair Elections and Practices plans for “Sorority Village” go provide only $800 for motor Commission, a seat previously through. pool costs. held by second-year electri- Seven clubs receive fund- Club president Morgan cal engineering student Shane ing allocations, offce holiday Cates and vice president Wil- Dorval. bonuses reduced liam Sawyer, the group’s busi- Sen. Paige Eggleston, a An overall total of $14,367 ness and music director, re- fourth-year English student, was allocated to seven different spectively, spoke on behalf of relinquished her title of Legal clubs and the budget for UMSG the organization. Services Liaison. Elections for Inc.’s professional staff’s holi- Cates says the Maine Stein- LSL will begin next semester. Te Maine Campus • News Monday, December 10, 2012 A5

universities “Discretion in their this to mean that the new program program would be anonymous Barker said the Safe Campus violence and assault because of Safe Campus statement wording and how the is not confdential,” said Renate and now complies with The Dear Project was required under uni- these barriers.” from A1 policies and procedures are put Klein, co-chair for the Safe Cam- Colleague Letter and Clery Act. versity policy to use identifying However, both sides agreed into practice.” While the law does pus Advisory Committee and an “There is a provision in the features on forms to report sexual that the culture of sexual violence complied with the Dear Colleague require universities to take action internationally renowned expert law that states that if a sexual as- violence when the program was in on college campuses nationwide Letter and the Clery Act, the op- to address sexual violence, it does on Gender Confict. “The former sault is such a heinous threat to the existence, but it refused to fll out was increasing and preventative erative laws that lay out guide- not state that a freestanding body, Safe Campus Project specialized community, and the victim did not the forms. programs must be put in place to lines for universities nationwide like the former Safe Campus Proj- in providing what is called victim want to do something about it, the “The Clery Act just requires change this culture. Dana, Barker to tackle sexual violence. Dana ect, is prohibited. advocacy services, in which there law requires that we report it to that we give statistics. We felt and Klein all agree that sexual as- indicated that a new interpretation The email sent by Dana said are two keys: The frst is that you the authorities,” Dana said. like we were protected under state sault needs to be victim centered. of both the Clery Act and the Dear that students and employees may can be assured that you can talk “We feel that the Clery Act and and federal law, so we did not fll “It is one of the worst things Colleague Letter required the Uni- also continue to access confden- to someone who is well trained the Dear Colleague Letter did not out those identifying features and that can happen on a college cam- versity to change its practices. tial services provided in the com- in the type of specialized support require the university to eliminate left them blank,” Barker said. “If pus,” Dana said. “Everyone is do- “If a University knows, or munity by Rape Response Ser- needed, and the other is that your the Safe Campus Project, and that women are not guaranteed con- ing all they can to stop it.” reasonably knows that sexual vices and Spruce Run, both based information will remain anony- the law is left intentionally ambig- fdentiality and anonymity, then Student-victims to sexual violence has occurred, then the in Bangor, Maine, but did not say mous and in control at all times. uous, and gives discretion to uni- they are less apt to report. I think or domestic abuse can contact University must to X, Y, and Z,” whether the Sexual Violence Re- I fear that the new program under versities to decide best practices,” the offce of Student Affairs, un- the Campus Police Station, the Dana said. sponse, Education and Prevention the offce of Student Affairs does said Sharon Barker, director of der good intentions, have tried to on-campus Counseling Center, A review of the Clery Act and Program would be confdential. not do the latter.” the Women’s Resource Center at connect the dots, but I think less Spruce Run or the offce of Stu- the Dear Colleague Letter gives “By process of exclusion, I read Dana later said that the new UMaine. students are going to report sexual dent Affairs.

Police The Police Beat will be on mainecampus.com Monday afternoon. Check the site to Beat see if you or your friends are famous. The best from UMaine’s fnest Monday, December 10, 2012 mainecampus.com Opinion Editorial Sex-assault handlings from Safe Campus to Student Afairs merits watching Maine’s Safe Campus Project was founded in 2001 to raise awareness on campus about the presence of sex- ual and domestic violence in a community where many would be surprised to hear of its prevalence. Safe Cam- U pus offered specialized counseling services to affected University members for six years before the government grant-funded program was deemed to be so highly valued by the campus commu- nity, it was continued as a freestanding organization based out of the Women’s Resource Center. The last coordinator of the Safe Campus Project resigned in June, and a replacement coordinator has not been instated. The program itself is now being reconfgured as the “Sexual Violence Response, Educa- tion and Prevention Program.” Dean of Students Robert Dana claims that this replacement program will more than adequately perform the same functions as the Safe Campus Project and perhaps do so even more thoroughly across the campus community. Now that it will be based out of the Division of Student Affairs, it will thus be more incor- porated into programs like Residential Life and Greek organizations, perhaps gaining greater infuence. The foreseeable issue with the effectiveness of the new program has nothing to do with whether the same services are being carried over from the old one, or if they are more widely advertised within certain sectors of the campus community. It is not a question of whether the counselors will be equipped with the same level of specialized train- ing. The main concern is that the anonymity and confdentiality of the Safe Campus Project, which previously distinguished it from other counseling services available on campus, will no longer be guaranteed. As a more independent program, Safe Campus chose to interpret legal constraints liberally in order to more effectively advocate for the stu- dents who retained their services. Incorporated under the Offce of Stu- dent Affairs, the new Sexual Violence Response, Education and Preven- tion Program will be obligated to take certain legal action in response to reports of sexual violence, compromising the usually highly valued While stresses of end of semester can weigh element of confdentiality provided by services like Safe Campus. It is an unfortunate likelihood that this new confguration of the old program could result in fewer reports of sexual and domestic vio- lence. Victims of sexual violence are far less likely to report incidents heavy, there are ways to relax yourself to the proper authorities than they are to seek counseling that offers a confdentiality clause. An administrative organization that necessarily handles reports of sexual assault in a way that avoids legal liability will, Dodge Tucker at least for that reason, be a less effective tool for outreach and preven- tion. Dean Dana has agreed that in light of the apparent increase in sexual This past week has been ex- Recently, I have heard a you are under this amount of for each of your classes to help violence on college campuses nationwide, sexual assault response ser- tremely stressful with academ- few of my friends voice their stress you are very unproduc- you break up your studying and vices need to remain oriented toward assisting the victims. However, it ics rapidly winding down and thoughts on college and if tive and are more likely to make therefore perform better come is worth considering that the new mechanism at UMaine for providing people scrambling to salvage spending all of this money is irrational decisions. fnals week. those services may be less effective, simply by virtue of their differ- their grades. Lack of sleep, worth it in the long run or even Stressors are the sources of Many kids get so stressed ent relationship to University administration, and this potential change constant worrying and a huge possible for them to do. Yes, stu- stress — for instance, a cru- out during this time that they merits a watchful eye from the community. workload are plaguing students, dent loans are the most negative cial upcoming fnal. It is pos- fold. Using the above tech- but it’s important for everyone outcome that comes along with sible to manage these stressors niques, you should be able to to know that there are resources a college degree; but I truly be- to keep you feeling motivated cope with your workload and to help. lieve that having an education is and not emotionally drained all succeed at the end of the semes- College is much more than worth the money. the time. Planning can be very ter. If you or someone you know just academics — it is a preview With stress levels at an all- benefcial when dealing with is struggling, don’t forget about to the real world. Your parents time high, students need to take so much on your plate. 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Editorial and Production Reader’s Speak Editor in Chief Jesse Scardina [email protected] tag, in response to “Obama needs to turn situation raises issues of gun control”: it is better to do something than nothing. For Production Manager Nicole Levy attention toward fscal cliff”: This isn’t the 1800s anymore. The days concrete success, though, and not just moral Head Copy Editor Kaylie Reese Well stated, Katherine. It is nice to know of militias are over. While everyone has the success, there needs to not just be a boycott, News Editor Derrick Rossignol our students are not all blinded by liberalism. constitutional right to ‘bear arms,’ our found- but a combination of a boycott and strikes [email protected] - 581.1270 As I am sure you know, it was your genera- ing fathers did not have semi-automatic rifes and protests. Opinion Editor Kristina King tion who is responsible for returning Obama or high powered handguns in mind when I also encourage the author to investi- [email protected] - 581.3061 to the White House — Romney won with scripting the second amendment. gate more the history and economic system Sports Editor Joe Sturzl those over the age of 30 — and it will be your Comparing gun deaths to spoons making that has led to such class inequality and gi- [email protected] - 581.1268 generation who he depends on to pay for his people fat is unequivocal and makes any idi- ant multinationals like Wal-Mart. It will add Photo Editor Haley Johnston continued borrowing and spending. ot using the comparison instantly lose credit. a deeper understanding to the current labor [email protected] - 581.3059 The facts are simple, America is number one disputes at that company. Asst. News Editor Lauren Reeves spencer60, in response to “Belcher’s situ- in frearm deaths out of any other frst world Copy Editors Shelby Hartin, Karlie Michaud, Laura Simonds ation raises issues of gun control”: country. ryanrrobins, in response to “Remember Web Developer Zach Connerty-Marin This article makes no sense at all. It’s like Belcher for his positive work”: [email protected] arguing that if we were really serious about AVOICEINTHECROWD, in response to The columnist certainly has a right to his DUI deaths, we’d outlaw all automobiles. Or “Wal-Mart’s latest health care fasco newest opinion, but this column is a joke. Is it lost on maybe just particular kinds of cars should be reason to boycott”: you that this man murdered his child’s moth- banned, like ones that can go above the speed When Wal-Mart says “save more, live er? No amount of success in a game wipes Business and Advertising limit. While this was a tragedy, it was not the better,” they are talking about themselves, out the path Belcher chose Saturday. fault of a frearm, but of a person. Gun con- not their customers or their employees. Buy trol lobbyists routinely seem to “forget” that American, pay your FAIR share in taxes and jmoney13, in response to ryanrrobbins’ Business Manager Olivia Fournier there were plenty of murders and suicides stay the hell out of Walmart while there is response to “Remember Belcher for his posi- before frearms were ever invented. … All still one American left with a decent paying tive work”: [email protected] - 581.1223 Advertising Manager Aaron Pires of this should show that it’s not the frearms job. Wal-Mart is communist China’s largest You’re looking too much into the football or their “availability” that is the cause of the customer and America’s largest under em- aspect and not the person that he was. Yeah, [email protected] - 581.1215 Asst. Business Manager Sarah Goode problem. It’s the people and the culture. … ployer. the guy focused on plenty of football in this Ms. Cosgrove is a creative writer, which is piece, but he is noting the good character of [email protected] - 581.1223 fne. But before she weighs in on a debate Eric, in response to “Wal-Mart’s latest Belcher prior to the incident. He never dis- For rate sheets and other advertising information, visit that involves the real world, she needs to health care fasco newest reason to boycott”: played any behavior like this before accord- advertise.mainecampus.com. work on her critical thinking and logic skills While I agree with the author that protests ing to articles I have read about him, so this a bit. and strikes alone have not yet seen success, is column looks to be trying to show that his it not worth it to try? Even if, concretely, they past depicts a different person that people Have an opinion? Patrick Shane, in response to “Belcher’s do not succeed, for dignity and for morality, should keep in mind. Email it to [email protected]. The attitudes and views expressed in the opinion section are those of their authors only and do not necessarily represent the views of The Maine Campus or its staff. Te Maine Campus • Opinion Monday, December 10, 2012 A7 Augusta needs to be Taxing the wealthy best removed as middleman way to relieve stress on State’s capitol does little other than appropiation of taxes

There are a lot of great ex- their funny teeth to articulate high numbers implied high di- middle, lower classes amples of bureaucratic non- my frustration with Augusta. versity and individuality. The sense in the world. Here’s the real truth: They party system has reduced real I have a diffcult time fol- before taking into account stu- And even this argument It was just announced this don’t do anything. I imagine people, with real solutions to lowing the argument against dent deductions, falls close to about “job creation” has its week that private donors will this is in part because most of real problems, to a color-coded higher taxation for the wealthi- 15 percent. While Buffett cer- faults. Mitt Romney paid a tax have backstage passes to the the state’s legislature is paid head nod. These people ARE est Americans. Our country’s tainly paid more in taxes than rate of about 14 percent in 2010. biggest party of the next four very poorly. A state representa- diverse, and ARE individuals, method of taxation is income I did, he also paid a lower rate. Romney has stated he created years: President Obama’s in- tive is paid around $13,000 a but are stripped of that blessing based, yet somehow those with Buffett also, as he has noted numerous jobs while he was auguration. Come on, Barack! year. As they say where I come at the ballot box. Our choices the highest incomes are able to himself, has much more money Governor of Massachusetts and Start off your re-election right, from, that don’t pay the bills, are red and blue, and a well-ed- avoid the elevated rates that the to give than a student or a low- while overseeing Bain Capi- with a big ucated middle and upper-middle class income family. tal. Whether true or not, these party with- h i g h are forced to pay. The reasoning for this tax claims do not apply to the year out jerks I say Augusta doesn’t school While it seems that many loophole seems paradoxical. 2010; I could fnd no record of from big student of those against this proposed Those proponents of tax cuts job creation for Romney. Al- businesses do anything, because c o u l d increase, namely Republicans, for the wealthy state that the though he paid a tax rate similar to rain on tell you have shifted their views, more rich create jobs. This may be to that of school teachers, Mitt the parade. it really doesn’t. It the red lawmakers need to follow the true, sometimes; but even if so, Romney actually made $21.5 For us 20- handles taxpayer or blue same path. It is unethical, un- how does this reasoning make million and made that $40,000 somethings s o l u - fair and un- teacher’s who need dollars, and appropiates tion to American for salary in jobs, I hope m o s t the wealthy 16 hours. the presi- them as best as it can; p r o b - to avoid their T h i s dent’s sec- lems. fair share of While it seems that all seems ond term is but tax dollars don’t As a the tax bur- e a s y one of in- account for much layman den. many of those against e n o u g h tegrity and — if W a r r e n this proposed increase to grasp, t r a n s p a r - I may Buffett, a yet some- ency. Daniel Bowman be so strong propo- have shifted their views, how it’s I guess bold as nent of higher not. There I should to con- taxes for the more lawmakers need has been be thank- s i d e r rich, is also to follow the same path a con- ful that it’s not Mittens’ inau- son. myself a layman — I have a one of the t i n u o u s guration: He would have built I say Augusta doesn’t do much greater voice in my mu- fve wealthi- fght over corporate jet owners their own anything, because it really nicipality, which usually has est people in these tax executive water park. But Wash- doesn’t. It handles taxpayer under 10 seats. I’ve seen indi- the world. In increases ington antics are silly to talk dollars, and appropriates them viduals rally a change in their 2010, Buffett Jeri Cosgrove for the about. You want to know some as best as it can; but tax dollars town. I’ve never seen the par- had an ad- e n t i r e t y real bureaucratic nonsense? don’t account for much. The ty-war that exists in Augusta justed gross of the You need look no farther than other thing it does is appropri- and Washington on the city income of over $62 million. Of sense? When the one percent election season and before. our fair capital of Augusta. ate federal funding, grants and councils of Bangor, Old Town this, slightly more than half, or are given tax breaks, a heavier However, it seems that now, Why am I hating on Augus- so on. It also imposes guidelines or Orono, because these people about $40 million, was deemed tax burden is place upon those Republicans may be coming to ta? Because our state legislature on our work environments and are actual people; they aren’t taxable. Buffett’s actual income “employees” the rich “hire.” their senses. Tax increases on is comprised largely of North- education. I don’t understand just dopey elephants or pissed tax bill was under $10 million, These same employees may the wealthiest of Americans are ern invalids, who think long- why municipalities — which off donkeys. or 11 percent of his income. be those men and women who necessary to help remove our johns are dressy-casual. I met a I’ve spent a fair amount of time I think it’d be incredible if As a student and part time make inadequate wages, but for country from our massive debt man running for the state house around — can’t take care of we could get rid of Augusta as employee of the University of some reason they are expected and to help potentially ease the in the sauna. He was detailing themselves, because they do a the middleman and just let mu- Maine, I make about $10,000 to pick up their wealthy em- tax burdens of those less fnan- a dreadful experience he had much better job than Augusta. nicipalities take care of them- yearly. My income tax rate, ployer’s slack? cially secure. with the police over a shotgun Another productivity issue is selves — their own work forces, — which he owned illegally. size. There are 186 seats in the their own education and so on. The police found the shotgun state legislature, and the odds If municipal government had because his ex-wife had tele- that they’ll agree on something more authority to govern itself, phoned them about it. I don’t — with or without a party ma- it could get a lot more done and think he won — but I digress: jority — are slim to none. Large really discover some excellent I shouldn’t need to make fun of government used to be con- solutions, which could model Thumbs up / Thumbs down Northerners, their shotguns or sidered a good thing, because the change we need elsewhere. Ugly sweaters Haters

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Last Friday’s drop in unem- job creation over the past fve cessful businesses before the ployment will undoubtedly be months. Among government federal highway system. used as a gambit by Democrats workers, the unemployment Second, an investment is Snow Rain in the fscal cliff negotiations. rate fell to below 3.8 percent, made with the promise of fu- Obama will tout it as the frst which is considered full em- ture return. There’s no return “baby step” toward full recov- ployment. in roads and bridges, only more Fireplaces Global warming ery from the 2008 fnancial col- But in the public sector, the costs, spurred by the need for lapse that’s supposedly been labor force participation rate is maintenance. And the people ongoing for the past four years. 63.6 percent — the same as in who are “investing” in them are This is why we need more stim- September when the unemploy- taxpayers. ulus spending and tax increases, ment rate was 7.8 percent. Even famed economist John he’ll say, in M a y n a r d that slight- K e y n e s ly con- understood d e s c e n d - that gov- ing tone e r n m e n t he adopts Clearly, the s t i m u l u s when ex- has to be p l a i n i n g only reason the limited. things to M o s t the Ameri- unemployment rate s t i m u l u s can people. fell is because the spending, “A de- particular- crease in workforce shrunk ly the kind unemploy- O b a m a ment is a touts — in- sign the f r a s t r u c - e c o n o m y ture and is recover- Katherine Revello e n e r g y ing, right?” — is in- he’ll ask. f r a s t r u c - Wrong. ture. That’s Let’s look at a breakdown of Long-term unemployment, mostly construction and main- the unemployment rate. individuals who have been tenance jobs, which are tempo- According to the Bureau of jobless for 27 weeks or more, rary jobs. Labor Statistics, the workforce accounts for 40.1 percent of The real unemployment rate, added 146,000 new jobs last unemployment — that’s 8.2 which looks solely at the num- month. million people. Again, that ber of unemployed individuals The biggest addition was re- number remained unchanged regardless of how long they’ve tail, which unsurprisingly add- this month. been jobless, is somewhere ed 53,000 jobs to keep up with Clearly, the only reason the around 14.4 percent. the demand caused by holiday unemployment rate fell is be- When this number, the num- shopping and sales. cause the workforce shrunk. ber of long-term unemployed However, the number of And let’s remember, Obama individuals starts to decrease, people who are unemployed, promised us that the passage maybe then we can start talking which is 12 million, has re- of the 2009 stimulus package about a real economic recovery, mained largely unchanged. would result in a current un- but not before them. This is because the labor employment rate just above 5 The idea that any elected of- force actually shrunk by ap- percent. fcial would tout this number proximately 350,000 jobs last Yet, we’ve had two stimulus shows a fundamental lack of month because the government, packages, plus talk of another understanding in how markets in all its infnite wisdom, stops one, while unemployment is work, as does the insistence that counting people as jobless after two points higher than he pre- throwing government funds 27 weeks. dicted. at areas that don’t necessarily Aside from this, manufac- But what do you expect have a demand can stimulate turing jobs fell by 7,000 last from someone who tells busi- growth. month. ness owners that they owe their The real solution, cut spend- The government added to success to “investment” in ing and taxes, thus lowering the 35,000 new jobs last month and roads and bridges? cost of business and let markets has accounted for 73 percent of First of all, there were suc- dictate growth. A8 Monday, December 10, 2012 Te Maine Campus • News

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While “F&LP2” as a whole lacks Review the type of fow you’d like to see Largest Indian artist gathering from A12 in an album from someone with Lupe’s quality, a number of tracks 11. Lana Del Rey - “Born to stand out with Lupe’s outstanding Die” vocabulary, including “Form Fol- features basketmaking, art She describes herself as the lows Function” and “Around My “self-styled gangsta Nancy Sina- Way.” tra,” but her clever lyrics and 19. Beach House – “Bloom” By Lauren Reeves the public. Various scheduled mix as well as music and dem- invasive species, saying it commanding voice are more the- Reverb can be a good masking Asst. News Editor events occurred throughout onstrations. originated from China and is atrical than street. “Born to Die” agent to cover poor songwriting the day including basket mak- Both Faulkner and Neptune destroying the Ash trees. The is a melting pot of dramatic melo- or performing, but here the effects The Collins Center for the ing demonstrations and tradi- were happy with Saturday’s species is a small beetle known dies and lyrical prowess. Love or add dreaminess to captivating, Arts hosted the 18th annual tional Wabanaki singing and outcome. “There was a good as the emerald ash borer. This hate, there’s no denying she’s a chilled-out tracks. The hazy atmo- Maine Indian Basketmakers dancing. turnout,” said Neptune, also form of infestation causes trees damn good songwriter. sphere makes each song fow into Sale and Demonstration. The When Neptune is not at adding that there was an in- to die over a period of years. 12. Yeasayer – “Fragrant the ones proceeding and preced- event is the largest gathering events for the Basketmakers crease in artisans as well. Some damage is not detected World” ing it, which can be disorienting if of Indian artists in New Eng- Alliance, she works to market The traditions of the art until up to three years after the Though not as experimental you fully let yourself get lost. land and featured far more and promote the work of the form as well as the materials species takes over. The inva- as previous albums, “Fragrant 20. Murs and Fashawn - than baskets. four tribes through the state. used have lasted throughout sion of the Asian descendant World” is far easier to digest while “This Generation” The event featured different The Maine Basketmakers Alli- generations. Ash and sweet- not only harms the trees, it providing an interesting spin on Besides Kendrick Lamar’s artisans from the four Wabana- ance also has programs where grass are the traditional raw directly affects the artisans of modern pop. That’s not to say drop, this was one of the year’s ki tribes in Maine. The Wa- people can get apprenticeships materials for basketmaking. the Wabanaki tribes if the ma- they’ve ditched their sense of ad- biggest surprises. Very little was banaki tribes include Maliseet, and learn the art of basket mak- Ash trees have a ring-porous terial for basketmaking cannot venture entirely, as this is a record heard from Murs since his last Micmac, Passamaquoddy and ing or other Indian art forms. quality that allows them to be be produced. crawling with variety in structure Felt album with Slug of Atmo- Penobscot. Artisans from each There are also workshops that pounded into splints for basket The researchers of Maine’s and tone. sphere; Fashawn is a relative of the tribes continue the tradi- are held during the year within making. Unfortunately, there Sustainability Solutions Initia- 13. Public Enemy – “Most of newcomer. The album is a great tions passed from generation the tribal community to pro- has been a recent threat to bas- tive are teaming up with the My Heroes Still Don’t Appear blend of Murs’ deep baritone to generation by continuing mote and preserve the tradi- ket makers who use ash, due to Wabanaki Center to research on No Stamp” with Fashawn’s high-pitched, fast traditional art forms such as tions of each of the tribes. an invasive species. The event solutions for the emerald ash Public Enemy proves that you fow. basket making, birch bark art, “Originally [the event] also served as an opportunity borer. The invasive beetle has don’t have to be young to create 21. Alt-J – “An Awesome jewelry and dream catchers. was just a basket sale,” said to create awareness about the killed millions of trees in the a fresh sound. The album’s sharp Wave” “The event started out slow Gretchen Faulkner, director materials in danger, reported Midwest and in Canada and it political message and solid beats Although relatively unheard of in the morning because it was of the Hudson Museum in the John Bear Mitchell, member is threatening Maine’s woods. only solidify the group’s place as on this side of the pond, Alt-J’s de- so icy,” said Jennifer Neptune, Collins Center. Throughout of the Penobscot Nation on In- The team of researchers and hip-hop royalty. They may have but won the Mercury Prize, a cov- who works with the Maine the years the event has grown dian Island in Maine and Asso- native Americans hopes to released their debut album 25 eted British award. They reject the Indian Basketmakers Alli- and attracted more people, ciate Director of the Wabanaki prevent the beetle from harm- years ago, but their voice is as rel- frequent Radiohead comparisons, ance. The event took off at 9 and more Native American art Center. ing Maine’s longest lasting evant as ever. even though they are similar, in a.m. and was open and free to forms were introduced to the Mitchell warned about the traditions. 14. K’Naan – Country, God that they create experimental rock or The Girl unlike any that’s been produced Somali-born rapper K’naan’s before. long-awaited follow up to 2009’s 22. deadmau5 – “> album smash “Troubador” didn’t disap- title goes here <” point, as “Country, God or the Although he often wears one of Tupac: from background Girl” picks up where K’naan left his many “mau5heads,” Joel Zim- off, incorporating heavy drum merman has become the face of patterns into heartfelt lyrics about electronic dance music. This time trials and tribulations in war-torn around, he tapped the vocal tal- dancer to hip-hop megastar Somalia. ents of My Chemical Romance’s 15. The Men – “Open Your Gerard Way, hip-hop legends Cy- Heart” press Hill and a few others for an Through and through, The exciting digital romp. the hit song “Brenda’s Got a keep your head up.” success and featured Tupac’s Men are a punk group. They per- 23. Casket Girls – “Sleep- Column Baby.” The track tells the sto- In 1994, Tupac formed the “gangsta” side. His former form excellently in that area on walking” ry of a girl named Brenda who hip-hop group Thug Life re- conscious-rap sound was aban- their latest release, but they excel This debut record has the right Tupac Shakur got his start had a child at a very young leased their frst and only re- doned. “All Eyez on Me” was most on “Country Song” and “Os- mixture of sinister melodies and in the hip-hop industry from age and abandoned it in the cord, titled “Thug Life: Vol- a double album and was certi- cillation,” a progressive-punk epic sweet vocal harmonies that com- the most unlikely of places. He trash. The lyrics describe a life ume 1.” Also in 1994, Tupac fed platinum nine times by the that starts with a single warbling bine for excellent pop music. The began his career as a backup in turmoil that escalates until was involved in a shooting. In Recording Industry Associa- riff and ends in maelstrom. dark undertones of Ryan Grave- dancer for hip-hop group Dig- Brenda is murdered. The emo- the lobby of Quad Recording tion of America. 16. Bruce Springsteen – face combined with the eerie ital Un- tion heard in Tupac’s voice Studios in Manhattan, Tupac Tupac’s fnal album was re- “Wrecking Ball” songwriting of the Greene sisters derground as he tells Brenda’s story hits was shot fve times by two leased that same year, though Critics have claimed that The deliver a strong and surprisingly in 1990. hard and shows how impor- men. Tupac survived, only he unfortunately did not live Boss has broken new ground here, charming album. After ap- tant the subject matter was to to be sentenced to serve time to see its November premiere. and while that may not be true, he 24. Talib Kweli and Z-trip - p e a r i n g him. That album produced two in prison later for sexual as- The album was titled “The tried some new things and suc- “Attack the Block” as a guest more singles: “If My Homie sault. While serving his time Don Killuminati: The 7 Day ceeded. He brought Rage Against This release features some performer Calls” and “Trapped.” in prison, Tupac released his Theory.” the Machine guitarist Tom Mo- of Kweli’s strongest lyrics since on the Tupac’s next record was third record, “Me Against the Tupac’s death has been met rello on board for a few tracks, his Blackstar days and a num- g r o u p ’ s released two years later under World,” in March of 1995. Tu- with much mystery. On Sept. which shows a commitment to ber of wonderful special guests t r a c k the title “Strictly 4 My N-----.” pac served a month short of 7, 1996, Tupac was shot after avoiding stagnation. — Blackthought and Killer Mike “ S a m e Trip Down The album spawned four sin- his year-long sentence because leaving a Mike Tyson fght in 17. Trey Anastasio - “Trav- to name a couple. The highlight S o n g , ” Memory Lane gles, three of which are some his bail was posted; the CEO Las Vegas. Many have sug- eler” of the mixtape, which still fea- T u p a c By Josh Deakin of his more well-known songs. of Death Row Records, Suge gested that Suge Knight or Phish member and jam-band tures very unique beats, is “The branched Following a similar trend from Knight posted bail in exchange fellow rapper The Notorious legend Anastasio released his Corner,” which samples R.E.M.’s out into his frst record, Tupac’s third for Tupac to record albums for B.I.G. had Tupac killed, but ninth solo studio album in Oc- “Losing My Religion” in a way a solo career. Although he is single, “Keep Ya Head Up,” Death Row — a strange begin- the real murderer and his or tober. Like most of Anastasio’s that hasn’t yet been heard. famed for his “gangsta” per- tackles heavy issues. The song ning to a strange friendship. her motives were never dis- work, it features fantastic experi- 25. Zach Jones – “Things sona found in his later career is about respecting women and In February of 1996, Tu- covered. Tupac lived for an- mental takes. The standout of the Were Better” with Death Row Records, Tu- Tupac hits hard with his lyr- pac released his frst record other six days in the hospital album is a cover of famed Goril- A local talent sometimes man- pac started out as a conscious ics: “I know they like to beat for Death Row and quite pos- before passing away. Since his laz hit “Clint Eastwood.” Jennifer ages to catch lightning in a bottle, rapper. ya down a lot / When you sibly his most famous record, death, six records have been Hartswick’s vocals give it a soul- and Portland-based Zach Jones Tupac released his debut come around the block brothas titled “All Eyez on Me.” Five released, showcasing numer- ful feel, compared to the hip-hop- is the latest to do so. His soulful solo effort, “2pacalypse Now,” clown a lot / But please don’t singles were released from the ous songs Tupac had recorded heavy original. vocals sound fantastic on the Mo- in 1991. The album touched cry, dry your eyes, never let up album, including “California in his career that remained un- 18. Lupe Fiasco - “Food town-inspired album that is both a on heavy topics and included / Forgive but don’t forget, girl, Love.” The album was a huge published during his lifetime. and Liquor Part 2: The Great look back and a step forward. American Rap Album Part 1” One of conscious rap’s kings, Dominique Scarlett, Derrick Lupe Fiasco rebounds well from Rossignol and Jesse Scardina his commercial fop of “Lasers.” contributed to this story.

joyed the piece she chose. Poem The birthday tribute ended from A12 with cake. Ellis said she normal- ly prepares Emily Dickinson’s son never offered to help get her black cake recipe for the event, work published. which takes three days to make Following Ellis’ reading, and has a long list of ingredients. Amar read “Valentine Poem to Instead, she made a coconut cake William Howland” and “Letter — another recipe by Emily Dick- to Dr. & Mrs. Holland.” Other inson — for the reception. faculty and staff who read in- Dickinson was born Dec. cluded David Gross, the interim 10, 1830 to Edward Dickinson dean of the Honors College, and Emily Norcross. She had Marlene Charron from the Con- two siblings, Austin and Lavinia ference Services Division, Mark Dickinson. According to the Em- Haggerty from the Honors Col- ily Dickinson Museum website, lege, Nancy Ogle from the music she began writing poetry in her department, Lisa Panepinto from teen years but became a serious Continuing and Distance Edu- poet between 1855 and 1865, cation and Bruce Pratt from the referred to as an “intense period English department. of creativity that resulted in her After the faculty and staff composing, revising, and saving read, nearly 38 students fol- hundreds of poems.” lowed. Most of these students Dickinson led a “reclusive” were from English classes lifestyle. After returning from — “Reading Poems” and “In- a several months stay with her troduction to Creative Writing” cousins while receiving treat- — with a few from an honors ment for an eye condition, she course — “Civilizations: Past, rarely left her home. Dickinson Present and Future I.” They read fell ill in the early 1880’s and poems such as “Split the lark and died at the age of 55 on May 15, you’ll fnd the music,” “My life 1886. closed twice before its close” By the time she died, Dick- and “If I can stop one heart from inson had written almost 1800 breaking.” poems, but very few were pub- Antonia Carroll, from the lished in newspapers during her honors course, read a letter Dick- lifetime. After she died, her fam- inson wrote to her sister-in-law, ily discovered her poems and Susan “Susie” Huntington Dick- had them published in various inson. Carroll read the letter with books. great emotion and clearly en-

@themainecampus Te Maine Campus • Campus Culture Monday, December 10, 2012 A11 Film Review: Best holiday gifts for ‘Rise of the Guardians’ every beer lover Flawed holiday flm mixes ideas that don’t ft together Column Prime, a double IPA from Leg- Brewing, Japan. Sporting the acy Brewing, Penn. The joker most adorable label in existence, will be speechless for laughing Hitachino Nest has favors of With fnals looming and at your clever selection or busy lemon peel and citrus — and is money lacking, most students tasting the wonderful gift you as quirky and delightful as you have neither time nor money to have given. If money is too tight, would expect. Next, choose any complete their holiday shopping just buy the joker a case of the of the brews made by Unibroue, before heading home. Whether cheapest beer you can buy, even Quebec, Canada. Unibroue you will be celebrating the birth non-alcoholic if you’re going — pronounced “uni-brew,” not of Jesus, just for laughs. Just make sure to “uni-brow” — is recognized commemo- get or write a funny card to go as one of the best producers of rating the with it; the joker will understand. Belgian style ales in the world. e i g h t - d a y Next is the historian. Check out Maudite, translated m e n o r a h In contrast to the joker, for “Damned”; the oddly appropri- marathon or whom you could reasonably ate La Fin du Monde, meaning expressing buy anything as long as it was “the end of the world”; and Don your cultur- funny, the historian is going to de Dieu, “Gift of God.” Maybe al heritage be harder to shop for. The histo- on the next trip, the adventurer in Swahili, The Hop rian is the antithesis of the joker, will take you along as a beer this time Report always pointing out obscure bits guide. The last gift recipient is of year is By Ezra of knowledge and alluding to the greatest challenge of all: meant for Juskewitch great stores of wisdom. Getting your mother. giving and the right beer for the historian in- For the sake of argument, let’s sharing gifts. volves a little more research, but assume that “your mother” is Dreamworks Animation If money and time are lacking, there are great choices out there. like many other mothers in that beer can be a quick, affordable First up is Old Rasputin, an im- she doesn’t drink beer — doesn’t and sharable gift. perial stout from Northcoast even like the smell. Your mother By Nathan Bowring Even better, with this a handy Brewing, Calif. Want brownie may in fact love beer, but you you remember from childhood annoying. Thankfully, Sandman guide for purchasing a favorite For the Miane Campus are portrayed as tough heroes and doesn’t talk at all. While they points? Tell the historian that it’s know who I’m talking about. If beverage for your favorite peo- supposedly based on the favor- your recipient doesn’t like beer, rebels fghting a villain that looks have the skin of childhood mem- ple, you can choose a libation With the holidays fast ap- a lot like Lord Voldemort. The ories, none of the characters feel ite beer of Catherine the Great, then your mission is of double that refects the characteristics of regent of the Russian court circa importance. Depending on how proaching, I hoped “Rise of the Tooth Fairy feels too innocent in special; they are all rather one-di- the benefciary or benefciaries, Guardians” would get me in the comparison to her cohorts. Holi- mensional and dull. 1770. long and how entrenched this as is often the case with beer, of Next, consider any of the dislike of malty beverages is, this spirit of the season. This animat- day themes of wonder and belief The animation is defnitely your thoughtful gift-giving. ed movie stars Chris Pine, Alec are present, but warm moments a high point, as it’s something beers produced by Samuel Smith may be an impossible task, but As with any other gift, the Brewing out of Tadcaster, North there are a few solutions. First, Baldwin, Jude Law and Hugh take a backseat to everything else Dreamworks has always done most important factor in select- Jackman. and just feel odd in comparison to well. If the movie was meant to Yorkshire, England. The nut try Allagash White, from Al- ing the right one is to know the brown ale is considered world lagash Brewing out of our very The Guardians are an elite the scenes that surround them. capture the wonder of childhood, recipient. While tempting, the group of mythical fgures, includ- All this roughness is oddly the visuals are the only thing that class, and the old-world style own Portland, Maine. Make sure usual distinction among beer of the bottles and labels will it is served chilled with a big slice ing Santa Claus and the Easter balanced with humor that doesn’t does the job. Santa’s workshop drinkers — light versus dark beer Bunny, who were chosen to pro- seem to belong in the movie. has a classic Christmas appear- be a sure hit as well. Finally, if of sweet orange. Next, try a fruit — simply won’t cut it. To that you have any doubts, consider ale, such as Bar Harbor Blueber- tect the world’s children as long Santa’s elves are goofy — the ance; the Easter Bunny’s land is end, I have devised a gift giving as the children believe in them. exact opposite of their not-so- green and full of pastel colors; Bayerische Staatsbrauerei Wei- ry ale, or Sea Dog’s Blue Paw. If guide based on the general char- henstephan, or Weihenstephan you must, throw in a handful of When The Bogeyman, referred to jolly boss — and are at the center and the Sandman’s golden con- acter traits of those for whom as Pitch, returns to take down the of many gags. The simple humor jurations are amazing. There’s an Brewery for short. It is the oldest frozen blueberries into the glass, you might be expected to buy a continually operating brewery they’ll delight your mom as they Guardians and bring fear to chil- does have a certain charm to it, obvious difference between the present. Up frst is the joker. dren everywhere, the Guardians but it feels like a secondhand ad- real world and fantasy, but both in the world, is widely available bob up and down in the beer. A The joker is that person who and produces a variety of styles, lambic beer is another alterna- must recruit a reluctant Jack Frost dition to the flm to keep its young look great. While I may not be routinely cracks appropriate or into their organization. audience members’ attention. The a fan of the action storyline, the from hefeweizen and lager to tive. Try Lindemans’ Framboise, inappropriate puns during din- doppelbock and more. With a a sweet and colorful raspberry The story isn’t anything spe- dialogue isn’t as clever: jokes action scenes looked great, espe- ner, delights in giving the most cial, just a generic children’s mostly boil down to cheesy one- cially due to the 3D. tasty brew as a present, the histo- beer from Brouwerij Lindemans, useless but hilarious gifts pos- rian should mellow out and stop Belgium. But don’t be too pushy movie. It’s slightly dark, tougher liners. The movie contains many “Rise of the Guardians” isn’t sible, or is a general prankster. spin on childhood myths seemed creative ideas seemingly thrown anywhere near the perfect holiday using words with too many syl- if your mother isn’t into micro- Turn the tables this year by se- lables. The adventurer is next. brewed deliciousness — not ev- like an interesting premise, but together, which results in action- flm. It’s a mix of a lot of ideas lecting a beer with a label that it just didn’t deliver — the ideas packed clutter. that don’t ft together exactly Maybe the adventurer is a eryone is. is already funny. Consider Po- sibling who studied abroad for a A few fnal words: stay in don’t exactly ft together. The voicework in the movie right. That isn’t to say it’s ter- lygamy Porter, from Wasatch The movie tries to balance ranges from good to annoying. rible — there are some redeem- semester, or a friend who back- your price range, don’t be pushy Brewing, Utah, with the tagline packed to Tibet after graduation. and have fun in moderation. superhero-like action with warm Jack Frost’s voice is rather gener- ing qualities in its animation and “Why have just one?” If plural- feelings of childhood innocence, ic and Jude Law’s Pitch is an evil occasional holiday themes — but Either way, it will be somewhat Also, bear in mind that when istic marriage is too touchy a of a challenge to present a nov- buying beer as a Christmas gift and it doesn’t work well. For enough villain. The Easter Bunny as a whole the movie is nothing subject, consider Shark Pants, example, when you go to see a is voiced by the same actor as more than passable. elty. Fear not, there are more there’s always the chance that a Belgian Indian pale ale from than enough unique brews to you’ll be there when they drink movie with Santa in it, you don’t “X-Men’s” Wolverine — Jack- Three Floyds Brewing, Ind. Fi- expect to see him in so many ac- man — and sounds and acts a lot pique the curiosity of the adven- it, thereby allowing you to have nally, evaluations of Michael turer. First, check out Hitachino some yourself. This is a season tion sequences or bearing giant like him. Santa has an odd accent Grade: C Bay aside, check out Hoptimus tattoos on his arms. Characters and the Tooth Fairy’s voice is just Nest White Ale, from Kuichi for sharing, after all. My musical experiences throughout 2012

Lagoon, “The Year of Hiber- album is gentle and emotionally (2009) ing Stone Brazil, and two of the newest album a month ahead Column nation” (2011) varied, carried by his one-of-a- Talk about their 2011 album, names that came up near the of its release date and set up a In mid-January, I was looking kind, whiskey-soaked voice. “The Whole Love,” which be- top and frequently throughout phone interview between me and By Derrick Rossignol at year-end top-albums lists, and April: Eels (2009-2010) came one of my favorites upon were Jorge Ben and Novos Baia- one of the band members. I was News Editor this came in at No. 50 for Pitch- I have been listening to this release, was hitting the web and nos. Ben was more of a classic thrilled to have that opportunity fork. I was captivated from the group for a few years since hear- Wilco was one of those bands samba artist while Novos Baia- and to have “Symbolyst” early Around this time last year, I beginning, and now this is my ing several of their songs in I had always been meaning to nos played a brand of Brazilian because, while its peaks aren’t as wrote a column about the music most played album since I start- “Shrek.” In April, I got curious check out but never had. So I rock known as Música Popular high as those of previous albums, I fell in love with during the year, ed using last.fm in October 2010. about what they were up to, so downloaded 2009’s “Sky Blue Brasileira. it is their most consistent record. exploring what I was into on a It’s cerebral; it’s atmospheric; it’s I checked out a trio of concept Sky” and immediately fell in August to September: October: Neil Young, “Psy- month-by-month basis. That was emotional, and it’s everything albums they put out in 2009 and love with “Impossible Germany” Lymbyc Systym, “Symbolyst” chedelic Pill” (2012) fun, so I’m going to do it again. I’ve ever wanted in an album. 2010: “Hombre Loco,” “End and every other track. (2012) The album “Psychedelic Pill” Instead of using my Date Added March: Self-titled Townes Times” and “Tomorrow Morn- June: Classic Brazilian mu- During the summer and a few leaked about a week before its column on iTunes, I found this Van Zandt album (1969) ing.” “Fresh Blood” is a creepy sic (1963 to 1970) months after, I was writing for a Oct. 30 release, so I snatched that website, nicholast.fm, that gives I started listening to this folk- stalker-rocker; “Little Bird” is I was looking for something music website called 365 Albums up and played the whole thing me my top played artists or songs country singer after seeing him the prettiest, most fragile song new to listen to this summer, a Year. I had written a post about through something like six times of every month through last.fm, listed as an inspiration for Youth on the planet. The entire trio is so I started wondering what the an album by instrumental elec- in two or three days. I’ve written a site that tracks the music you Lagoon’s Trevor Powers. Van worth playing through at least countries we don’t hear much tronic rock group Lymbyc Sys- enough about Neil Young in this listen to. Zandt was overlooked during his once. from were up to. I found a top tym. Their manager took notice, paper the past couple months, so January to March: Youth lifetime, but his 1969 self-titled May: Wilco, “Sky Blue Sky” albums of all-time list from Roll- sent me a digital copy of their I’ll stop here. T o p 2 5 A l b u m s F i l m R e v i e w o F 2012 Ca mpus Culture ‘ Rise of t he Guardia ns’

Mo n day, Dece mber 10 , 2012 maineca mpus.co m T op 25 albu ms of 2012 By M E C Staff B a b e R ut h, as p ortr a y e d i n “ T h e S a n dl ot, ” o n c e s ai d, “ H er o es g et re m e m b er e d, b ut le g e n ds n e v er di e. F oll o w y o ur h e art, kid, and you’ll never go wrong.” This year’s sle w of albu m releases features h er o es i n t h e m a ki n g, le g e n ds gi vi n g F at h er Ti m e th e f n g er , a n d ot h ers w h o f oll o w e d th eir h e art a n d di d n’t g o wr o n g. T h e al b u m-r e vi e wi n g p orti o n of T h e M ai n e C a m - p us st aff g ot t o g et h er t o s ort t hr o u g h t h e i d ols a n d t h e i dl e , a n d c o m pil e d t h eir fa v orit e rel e as es fr o m a b us y y e ar i n m usi c.

Neil Youn g an d Cr azy Horse 2 “ P s y c h e d eli c Pill ” Asi d e fr o m his stri n g of p ur p os el y b a d, sti c k-it-t o-t h e-r e c or d- l a b el- m a n al b u ms in th e frst h alf of th e ’ 8 0s — se e “ Tr a ns ” a n d “ Everybody’s Rockin’” — and 2010’s Daniel Lanois-produced wall of feedback that was “ Le Noise,” Young has been one of the most pr oli f c a n d c o nsist e nt m usi ci a ns si n c e t h e l at e ’ 6 0s, s o it w o ul d b e u n d erst a n d a bl e if h e st art e d t o r u n o ut of g as. I nst e a d, “ Ps y c h e d eli c Pill ” is ar g u a bl y his b est c oll a b or ati o n wit h fr e q u e nt b a c ki n g b a n d Crazy Horse. The albu m’s three longest songs clock in at an hour, b ut al o n g wit h t h es e e pi c j a m s essi o ns, Yo u n g c o m es b a c k t o E art h wit h s o m e of his b est c o n v e nti o n al r o c k s o n gs.

Alaba ma Shakes A T O 1 “ B o y s & Girl s ” Re prise Every track on “ Boys & Girls” is caked with the soulful gri me that make Alaba ma Shakes everything that’s good about music to - d a y. Fr o m t h e g ut- wr e n c hi n g w ails of le a d v o c alist Britt a n y H o w ar d t o t h e s oli d riffs of g uit arist H e at h F o g g, t h eir d e b ut p a c ks a p u n c h that nobody sa w co ming. On “ You Ain’t Alone,” when Ho ward pleads in her husky gro wl, “ Are you scared to wear your heart out D e ath Gri ps on your sleeve? / Are you scared of me?” the misery is clear. You 3 “The Money Store” c a n cl os e y o ur e y es a n d s u d d e nl y y o u’r e in a d ust y, s m o k e- fll e d Al a b a m a b ar. Yo u’r e ri g ht t h er e wit h h er , a n d y o u f e el h er p ai n. They leaked their second albu m of 2012, “ N O L O V E D E E P W E B, ” o nli n e d es pit e t h eir l a b el’s wis h es. T h e y us e d a p h ot o of a p e nis f or t h e c o v er of t h at al b u m. F or alt er n at e art w or k, t h e y us e d a picture sho wing a man’s socks that have “S U C K M Y D---” printed on the m. They were dropped by their label. Despite their apparent c ar e er s ui ci d e, or p er h a ps b e c a us e of it, p e o pl e c a n’t g et e n o u g h. Their idiosyncratic brand of alternative hip-hop blurs the lines b et w e e n ra p, e x p eri m e nt al i n di e m usi c a n d a b a d a ci d tri p. T h eir v ol atil e, a br asi v e s o u n d c a n b e h ar d t o st o m a c h a n d is n’t e x a ctl y a c c essi bl e, b ut w h e n — or if — t h e n ois e st arts t o m a k e s e ns e, “ T h e M o n e y St or e ” is a r e w ar di n g list e n.

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B at f or L as h es 5 “The Haunted Man” I ntersco pe K e n dri c k L a m ar Natasha Khan, better kno wn as Bat for Lashes, moves effort - 4 “ G o o d Ki d, m. A. A. d. Cit y ” l essl y fr o m s ul k y s y nt h p o p t o s e nti m e nt al pi a n o b all a ds o n h er l at est effort. Her hushed, s weet sound penetrates every song, transfor m - While Kendrick La mar isn’t a ne wco mer — his mixtapes date i n g e a c h tr a c k i nt o a h a u nti n g b all a d a b o ut l o v e a n d l ost i n n o c e n c e. b a c k t o 2 0 0 3 — his lat est st u di o al b u m g a v e L a m ar t h e t hr o n e Fr o m th e stri p p e d- d o w n “ L a ur a, ” w h er e s h e c o mf orts a p art y- girl t o West C o ast hi p- h o p. T h e C o m pt o n n ati v e gi v es a p e e k i nt o his friend by singing, “ Your na me is tattooed on every boy’s skin,” to upbringing in a gang-riddled environ ment while trying to balance t h e p o eti c “ Lili es, ” K h a n d e m a n ds att e nti o n b y gi vi n g y o u o nl y w h at furthering his future and staying true to his hood and friends. In you need. Her hypnotic voice and bare melodies make for an incred - “ Black Boy Fly,” La mar eloquently raps about watching N B A i bl e al b u m. st ar Arr o n Af f al o a n d c el e br at e d ra p p er T h e G a m e m a k e it o ut of Co mpton while La mar sat back and rotted. La mar’s innovative take on his upbringing makes for one of the best rap albu ms in a l o n g ti m e. Parlophone

Def Ja m Metric Music I nternatio nal Nonesuch C ol u m bi a C ol u m bi a 6. 7. M etri c – “ S y nt h eti c a ” 8. Dr. J o h n – “Locked Do wn” 9. B o b D yl a n - “T e m p e st ” 1 0. J a ck Whit e Frank Ocean “Blun d er buss” “ Channel Orange” T h e y st art e d t h eir c ar e er b y wi n - M ost p e o pl e his a g e h a v e f oll o w e d The years have had an i mpact on ning Juno A wards, the Canadian t h e bir ds s o ut h a n d n est e d i n a Fl ori d a the cultural icon’s voice on his 35th W hit e h el d n ot hi n g b a c k o n his Ocean’s debut is a spectacular e q ui v al e nt of a Gr a m m y, i n 2 0 0 3, b ut r etir e m e nt c o m m u nit y b y n o w, b ut studio albu m, but his deep, guttural s ol o d e b ut. T h e al b u m is c h o c k f ull of mix of subdued melodies and so me m a y b e t h e y’ll st art t o b e c o nsi d er e d R o c k a n d R oll H all of F a m er Dr. J o h n s o u n d o nl y a d ds t o t h e c o m pl e xit y t h e gritt y g uit ar riffs, cl e v er l yri cs a n d of the best song writing in the R & B f or h o n ors b y t h eir n ei g h b ors t o t h e ventured on ward and up ward. Giv - of his work. His i mpeccable song - t h at hi g h- pit c h e d h o wl t h e w orl d fell w orl d t o d a y. I n “ Thinking About s o ut h. M etri c w e ars m a n y h ats o n t his ing production duties to Black Keys’ writing only further proves his place i n lo v e wit h all th os e y e ars a g o. T h e You,” Ocean struggles with the record, whether playing hard-edged front man Dan Auerbach proved to be as o ne of t he greatest l yricists of all honky-tonk t wang can be attributed to o bs essi o n of y o u n g l o v e. W h e n h e alt er n ati v e r o c k wit h m e n a ci n g v o c als a great decision, as this record incor - ti me. “It’s no w or never / More than t h e l o c ati o n of his st u di o i n N as h vill e, sings, “ And though you were my fr o m E mil y H ai n es i n “ Yo ut h Wit h - p or at es his i n f u e n c e w hil e st a yi n g ever,” he sings on “ Soon After Mid - Te n n., t h e c o u ntr y m usi c c a pit al of t h e first ti m e / A n e w f e el / It w o n’t out Youth” or more anthe mic, me - tr u e t o Dr. J o h n’s off-t h e- w all br a n d ni g ht,” a n d that’s ne ver bee n m ore w orl d. It gi v es t h e al b u m a n u n e x p e ct - e v er g et ol d / N ot i n m y s o ul, ” h e is l o di c, s y nt h y r o c k wit h air y v o c als i n of b a y o u bl u es. T h e p ur pl e s uit, f e at h - tr u e f or t h e li vi n g l e g e n d. T h e al - e d e d g e a n d w or ks gr e at wit h his h e a v y i m mediately relatable. It beco mes “ Br e at hi n g U n d er w at er.” Wit h all t h e ered cane and gold chains he sported bu m represents the dark and brood - rock riffs. Fro m “ Love Interruption” to cl e ar w h at it fe els li k e t o b e i n his v ari et y, t his r e c or d is n’t disj oi nt e d . I n - at his C olli ns C e nt er f or t h e Arts c o n - ing side of a man reflecting on a life “ H y p o criti c al Kiss, ” th e al b u m d eli v - shoes. The albu m is the work of st e a d it h as enough cohesion to make c ert i n N o v e m b er ar e si mil ar t o his of conquests and his o wn mortality. ers o n e v er y l e v el wit h f ull f or c e. a n incre di ble st or yteller w h o lo ves it the year’s best Canadian albu m, m usi c: cl assi c a n d cl ass y b ut wit h a with reckless abandon. save for Young’s “ Psychedelic Pill.” u ni q u e f air t h at c o ul d o nl y b e p ull e d of by a con fdent, seasoned legend. See Revie w on A10 Dicki nso n tribute at U niversity Bookstore

B y R a c h el C urit We d n es d a y, D e c. 5 i n t h e U ni - of t h e C h e mistr y D e p art m e nt, J ul y 1 8 6 2. I n Di c ki ns o n’s frst gr o u n d, w as h o n est wit h h er a n d is w h er e t h e H o n ors C oll e g e g ets For The Maine Ca mpus v ersit y B o o kst or e. K at hl e e n El - c o or di n at e d t h e e v e nt. t w o l ett ers t o Hi g gi ns o n, w h o t ol d h er t h at h e di d n’t li k e h er t h e titl e for its pr of ess ors. T h e y lis, a n a dj u n ct f a c ult y m e m b er T h e r e a di n gs b e g a n wit h U ni - wr ot e f or t h e Atl a nti c M o nt hl y, p o etr y. k e pt u p c orr es p o n d e n c e f or t h e T h e U ni v ersit y of M ai n e a n d l e ct ur er fr o m t h e E n glis h v ersit y of M ai n e f a c ult y a n d st aff. s h e as k e d his o pi ni o n o n a fe w I n h er thir d lett er, Di c ki ns o n r est of h er lif e, t h o u g h Hi g gi n - c el e br at e d its 6t h A n n u al E mil y Depart ment, and Francois A mar, Ellis r e a d Di c ki ns o n’s “ L ett er t o of h er p o e ms. Hi g gi ns o n, wit h as k e d Hi g gi ns o n t o b e h er fri e n d Di c ki ns o n Birt h d a y Tri b ut e o n an associate professor and Chair T h o m as Hi g gi ns o n, ” writt e n i n his writi n g a n d p u blis hi n g b a c k - and mentor, or “preceptor,” which See Poe m on A10 Monday, December 10, 2012 Sports mainecampus.com TeAseR NFl Column Defensive captain Denver (Thur.) 26 13 Oakland New York Giants (Sun.) 52 27 New Orleans Who really loses Philadelphia (Sun.) 23 21 Tampa Bay Dallas (Sun.) 20 19 Cincinnati leads by example Indianapolis (Sun.) 27 23 Tennessee Washington (Sun.) 31 28 Baltimore OT in a lockout Cornell guides Black Bears See why the fans are in the midst of tough season the ones who pay “He doesn’t claim to be perfect, and that’s what I like about Mike.” the full price B3 University of Maine men’s ice hockey head coach Tim Whitehead B4 Men’s basketball routs, then gets routed Black Bears clobber Fisher 97-42 before falling to ACC power Florida State 91-59; Edwards grabs double-double vs. Seminoles

Charlie Merritt energy, finishing a fast break Staff Reporter with a huge alley-oop. On the following possession, UMaine The University of Maine tried another alley-oop to Ed- men’s basketball team showed wards, but it was too far out off their superior talent, han- of reach. Edwards took the dling National Association of pass and flipped it over his Intercollegiate Athletics Divi- head, back to freshman guard sion II independent foe Fisher Shaun Lawton — five points, College 97-42 at the Memo- eight assists, six steals — for rial Gymnasium on Thursday another easy lay-in. night. “It’s nice to get out in the The night served as a great passing lanes and get fast opportunity to improve chem- break points,” Pollard said. istry, give bench players min- The Black Bears were in utes and provide the Black control right from the start, Bears with some much needed jumping out to a 14-4 lead rest after a long road trip. The and eventual 46-17 advantage Black Bears used their athleti- at halftime. Fisher, led by se- cism to run an impressive fast nior forward Ryan McCorkle break game, pounded the glass who had eight points and three and made sure to keep team- rebounds, went on a 5-0 run mates happy, totaling 27 as- with just over 5 minutes left sists in a well-rounded effort in the first half after freshman by UMaine. guard Tyler Shular hit a three Sophomore guard Xavier from the corner and junior Pollard headed a group of center Chris Sadafsaz hit a six UMaine players in double pull-up jumper to cut the lead figures, totaling 14 points on to 36-17. Micovic would end 5-8 shooting and adding two the run, blowing by a Fisher assists, while junior forward defender and getting to the Alasdair Fraser got his dou- rim for an easy lay-in. Sam ble-double, adding 13 points Nwadike also chipped in eight and 14 rebounds. Freshman points for Fisher. forward Till Gloger took ad- “We get ready for every vantage of his starting op- single game,” Woodward said. portunity for injured senior Haley Johnston • Photo Editor “We only get so many oppor- center Mike Allison by adding The University of Maine men’s basketball team picked up an overwhelming win against Fisher College before getting blown out by Florida tunities. Anytime you play 12 points and four rebounds. State University over the weekend. anybody, it’s valuable. We Sophomore guard Justin Ed- learn from every game.” coach Ted Woodward said. Coronel finally got his chance “Games like that, it’s hard of high-flying, up-and-down wards chipped in 12 points on All who were dressed got Sophomore guard Zarko to shine adding eight points, to get focused a lot of times action fueled by Fisher’s 5-5 shooting and was most im- a chance to play for the Black Valjarevic added 13 points which included two impres- because you’re kind of think- poor shooting in the first half pressive with his three high- Bears, as they supported their and freshman forward Stefan sive breakaway jams. The ing, ‘We know we’re better; — 23.2 percent — leading flying dunks. bench mates. UMaine wel- Micovic added 10 points and Black Bears had 10 dunks on we know we’re going to win,’” to fast breaks. With just over “It’s nice to be home and I comed back talented freshman three rebounds on 4-4 shoot- the game and shot 63 percent Fraser said. 14 minutes left in the first, thought it was a great oppor- ing. Freshman guard Dimitry from the field. The game featured plenty Edwards brought the usual tunity to play as a team,” head See Men’s BBall on b4 UM men’s hockey continues slide, falls to BU Joe Sturzl to commit three of the Black nior forward Ben Rosen was Sports Editor Bears’ eight penalties on the handed a 5-minute major for night, with the other two both boarding with just over 5 min- No. 7 Boston University coming at 8:29 to play in the utes remaining in the third pe- took advantage of the Univer- second period with slashing riod. UMaine was still unable sity of Maine’s 15.9 penalty and hitting after the whistle. to score with a five-on-four minutes per game as Terriers Already having an abys- advantage. junior defenseman Garrett mal season on the power play, The Black Bears took Ouel- Noonan scored a power-play UMaine went 0-for-4 while lette out of the goal for the last goal 7:13 into the first period playing with a one-man ad- minute in a last-ditch effort to — the only goal of the game vantage. score, but it was to no avail, in BU’s win Saturday night in The Terriers took advantage as UMaine fell to the Terriers Beantown. BU freshman goal- of an excellent opportunity in 1-0. tender Sean Maguire stopped the second period to extend With the shutout, Magu- all 28 UMaine shots while their lead when sophomore ire extends his shutout streak Black Bear junior goaltender forward Cason Hohmann had to 131:19. Maguire started Martin Ouellette saved 20 of an open breakaway, but refer- the streak during home win 21 Terrier shots. ees determined that Hohmann against St. Lawrence Univer- UMaine sent four players to was interfered with on his way sity on Nov. 24. the penalty box in the first pe- to the net. The referees award- BU improves to 10-5-0 on riod, but the one that provided ed Hohmann a penalty shot, the year and will play next at the opportunity for the Noon- but Ouellette made the save to the University of Denver Dec. an goal was UMaine senior keep the score at 1-0. 29 for the United States Col- Haley Johnston • Photo Editor defenseman Mark Nemec’s The Black Bears’ last lege Hockey Hall of Fame The University of Maine men’s hockey team fell to 2-11-2 after losing to Boston University 1-0 Satur- hooking penalty, 6:47 into the chance to tie the game came day Night. first period. Nemec went on in the third period. BU se- See Men’s Hockey on b4 Dumais, Fisher Propel Big Green to sweep against UMaine

Jon Ouellette major key to Dartmouth’s game with the fact that we didn’t come For The Maine Campus plan. out with fre.” “We knew that Maine has suc- Fischer scored her frst goal Dartmouth senior forward cess when they’re allowed to col- of the night to break the scoreless Camille Dumais added an assist lect [the puck] and turn up ice,” he tie 7 minutes into the frst period to go along with her third career said. “That’s something we didn’t on a wraparound that squeaked hat trick, fellow senior forward want to allow them to do today.” through UMaine senior goalten- Reagan Fischer netted four points UMaine head coach Maria der Brittany Ott’s pads. She was and the Big Green of Dartmouth Lewis was hoping for a better assisted by sophomore forward College outshot the University of effort following last weekend’s Karlee Odland. Maine women’s ice hockey team debacle against Boston College Ott was busy once again 61-15 on their way to a 6-1 vic- when the Black Bears were out- against the Big Green, stopping 55 tory Saturday afternoon at Alfond scored 17-2 in the two game se- of the 61 shots she faced, but the Arena before fnishing the sweep ries. Lewis said her team didn’t three-headed monster of Dumais, Sunday afternoon. start competing until the middle of Fischer and freshman forward Dartmouth improves to 6-4- the second period, something that Laura Stacey proved too much for 2 on the season while the Black will have to change if UMaine the Black Bear defense. The trio Bears fall to 2-12-1. wants to add to their win column had a hand in all six Dartmouth Dartmouth pressured UMaine moving forward. tallies in the contest and now ac- all over the ice throughout, mak- “I’m just really disappointed count for 17 of the Big Green’s 29 ing it diffcult for the Black Bears in the way we came out coming goals this year. to break the puck out of their de- off of last weekend against BC,” The Big Green extended their fensive zone. The pressure helped Lewis said. “[Dartmouth] did ex- lead to two with 6 seconds left in the Big Green win the majority of actly what I thought they would the period on a goalmouth scram- the loose puck battles along the do. They played exactly how I ble after Ott was unable to corral Haley Johnston • Photo Editor boards as well, something head thought they were going to play. The University of Maine women’s hockey team was swept by Dartmouth College over the weekend. coach Mark Hudak said was a “I’m just really disappointed See Women’s Hockey on b4 B2 Monday, December 10, 2012 Te Maine Campus • Sports After hot start, Knicks Women’s basketball falls to need to show they URI at the Expo in Portland

Joe Duball Roberts con- have staying power For The Maine Campus verted on an- other and-one The University of Maine opportunity Another player who has after a layup, Column women’s basketball team stepped up for the Knicks is Ray- dropped its ffth consecutive and Wood mond Felton. Although he’s not contest in a 51-38 loss to the grabbed a The New York Knicks are off the best point guard in the league University of Rhode Island quick bucket to a fantastic start this year, at 14- like he claimed to be before the Rams Saturday afternoon at the next time 5 — good season, Felton is averaging 16 the Portland Exposition Center down off her enough for points per game with over six as- in Portland. The Black Bears hard work on No. 1 in sists per game. struggled once again to get the offensive the Eastern Steve Novak, among others, off on the right foot and found boards. The Conference. has come up big off the bench and themselves in an early hole, un- Rams would T h e hit some big shots as well. The able to get any consistency to score on their K n i c k s team is just really clicking, despite forge a comeback. next pos- started off not having Amare Stoudemire. UMaine struggled to fnd the session, but the season That leads me into my next bottom of the net in the frst half UMaine an- 6-0 before point: Although the Knicks are a as the Black Bears shot a lack- swered with losing to the By Andrew hot team right now, I need to see luster 14.8 percent from the feld a 3-pointer M e m p h i s Stefanilo this consistency all season to be- in the opening period. Even with from fresh- Grizzlies, lieve they are championship con- the poor shooting, the Black man guard who were tenders. Bears managed to overcome a Sophie Weck- the No. 1 team in the Western They’ve beaten the Heat twice, 7-0 Rhode Island run midway strom in tran- Conference and are currently No. which is no easy feat, but that through the half and stay within sition. The 3. doesn’t instantly make them the striking distance at 14-7. Black Bears New York has also had some best team in the East. The Black Bears got the lead followed up impressive wins, most notably Right now, there are a couple down to fve after freshman with another beating the Miami Heat twice. of teams in the East that I think guard Chantel Charles buried a free throw Both wins were by 20 points, and would beat the Knicks in a seven- mid-range jumper, but the Rams from Roberts the Knicks dominated in those game series. Obviously the Heat responded with another lengthy and a Heise games. is one of them, but I also think the 8-0 run. The run brought the layup to make They’ve also won games away Celtics and Nets could beat New Rams lead up to 13. The Black it a fve-point from Madison Square Garden, York. Bears could not counter before game. which they’ve had trouble doing Another problem the Knicks the half, as Rhode Island went The Rams in the past few years. They beat are having is managing their star to the locker room with a 27-13 would not the Spurs in San Antonio and the power. What’s going to happen lead. be denied 76ers in Philadelphia. when Stoudemire gets back? I The Black Bears came out of though, as In fact, until losing to the would like to think they’d get a lot the break with a sense of urgen- they respond- Bulls, 93-85, Saturday night, the better but based on what happened cy to open the second half and ed with an Knicks were on a fve-game win- last year, you never know. knocked the Rams lead down 8-2 run over Haley Johnston • Photo Editor ning streak. It’s good for the NBA to see to nine. Junior guard Ashleigh a 5-minute The University of Maine women’s basketball team fell to the University of Rhode The team is clicking on all cyl- Madison Square Garden — where Roberts kicked off a 7-2 run for stretch to Island Saturday afternoon in Portland. inders as many players have been the Knicks haven’t lost yet this UMaine with a fast-break la- send the lead stepping up. year — buzzing again, but I won- yup and made a free throw off back to 13 spectively. Rams 52-33. The Black Bears It’s no surprise that Carmelo der how much longer they can a steal from freshman guard Liz again with just over 5 minutes Rams freshman forward Sa- only turned the ball over 10 Anthony is leading the team in keep this up. I’d like to see the Wood. Buckets from Wood and remaining. The Black Bears mantha Tabakman led all scor- times in the contest, which may points at 26 per game. Tyson Knicks continue their domination, freshman center Anna Heise would continue to put the pres- ers with a game-high 23 points be a sign of better ball control Chandler is also doing his usual but I need to see it all season and would cap off the run and make sure on but could not gain any and freshman guard Tayra Me- for UMaine. thing on the defensive side, but in the playoffs. it 29-20 Rams, just 4 minutes ground, eventually falling 51- lendez chipped in nine points. The Black Bears will once there are other players stepping The Knicks have improved a into the half. 38. UMaine shot better in the again try to put an end to their into their roles and having an im- lot since last year. They’re doing After Rhode Island ran the Roberts led UMaine with 14 second half but still shot just losing ways as they travel to pact as well. things besides scoring for once lead back up to 14, the Black points, while Heise and Wood 25.9 percent for the game and face Bryant University on Mon- J.R. Smith has been a huge — they’re in the top 10 in points Bears charged back once again. added seven and six points re- were out-rebounded by the day. Tip-off is set for 1 p.m. spark for the Knicks, average 13.6 per game and points against. points per game so far this season. However, they’re 25th and 27th in Smith scored double digits in both rebounds and assists. games against the Heat and has For the Knicks to be consid- played well in other parts of his ered one of the best in the league, Scotland native Fraser realizing dream game besides scoring. they still have a lot of work to do. playing basketball for UMaine Charlie Merritt 28 points, grabbing 16 rebounds the rigors of college basketball, man year I think there is a lot of Staff Reporter and blocking three shots in the but that was part of the appeal. things he learned in the course of semi-fnals. “Coach Leichner “I was fat when I was young- that year — had some great lead- If you have been a fan of Uni- does a lot of recruiting and goes er,” Fraser said. “I was really fat, ership on that team that he was versity of Maine men’s basket- to the European championships but I started losing weight, lifting able to learn from.” ball the last three years you have every summer to get players and weights, got in shape, got better Fraser continues to put up become accustomed to seeing got my stats from the under 18 and better, and playing for the great numbers and America East the 6-foot-7-inch, 235 pound for- championships,” Fraser said of Scotland team really helped.” has taken notice. Fraser was ward from Scotland rumbling up UMaine associate head coach Fraser put his love for basket- named to cbssports.com’s Jeff and down the court. Douglas Liechner. “He knew ball quite simply. Goodman’s Preseason All-Amer- Junior forward Alasdair Fra- someone in Scotland and got in “Obviously no one wants to ica East Team and the America ser has been a presence for the contact with me.” be overweight. I wanted to lose East Coaches Preseason All- Black Bears and has developed Fraser was also offered schol- weight, when I started losing it America East Team. into a leader. Coming off of a arships from Wagner and Pep- I didn’t want to put it back on. I “At the time he was going to 2011-2012 campaign in which perdine, but felt the Black Bears enjoyed being good at something be a sophomore, and we knew he he averaged 12.9 points and 7.8 would be his best ft. and our club team never lost.” was going to be in a key role for rebounds, he has picked up right “Everyone welcomed me Fraser came to UMaine and us,” Woodward said. “He went where he left off, averaging 13.5 here. It’s far from home, but it’s was instantly able to learn from out, worked on his body, lost 35 points and 9.5 rebounds this sea- reasonably close compared to senior leaders Troy Barnies and pounds, obviously had a great son. So how did Mr. Fraser fnd California,” said Fraser. “It was Sean McNally. After a year of year last year, worked even more himself playing basketball in always kind of a dream to play weightlifting at the collegiate lev- on his game, developed a consis- Orono? in America, it was one of those el, Fraser was ready to contribute tent jumper and consistent free Fraser was frst discovered things I never thought was going in a big way for the Black Bears. throw.” after his dominance in the FIBA to happen, but I got better and it “We knew he was a talented If you get a chance, watch the U-18 European championships kept happening.” player when he frst got here, big man play basketball. Fraser in which he scored 20.6 points Fraser started playing basket- with a lot of potential, long arms. has mastered the jump hook and per game and ranked fourth with ball after his dad’s best friend [He] knew how to play the game, continues to slide by defenders Haley Johnston • Photo Editor 9.6 rebounds per game. He led begged him to get on the hard- knew how to score in the low with his quick drop step. The Junior big man Alasdair Fraser has grown into his own for the his team to the Scottish League wood. Fraser had to shed a few post,” said UMaine head coach Black Bears are lucky to have Black Bears, becoming a focal point for the offense. championship game after scoring pounds before he was ready for Ted Woodward. “After his fresh- him for two more years. Te Maine Campus • Sports Monday, December 10, 2012 B3 In lieu of Kobe’s milestone, Lakers still a mess

broke a bone in his left leg against of the preseason, a lone bright spot league. Discount the frst two years ways be synonymous with: An un- Howard could start hitting his Portland in the second game of the remains, one that shouldn’t be of his career, where he played yielding drive to win and putting free throws at a higher clip. He Column season and hasn’t played since. tainted by the lack of success that less than 27 minutes a game, and the ball in the hoop. could even get back to 100 per- The Lakers say they must wait surrounds it. he’s never averaged fewer than It is true that it took Bryant more cent health-wise, which would no The Los Angeles Lakers are until Nash is fully healed and al- Kobe Bryant became the ffth 20 points a contest. He was even games to reach the 30-kilometer doubt return him to the form that currently 9-10. They’re third in the lowed to mesh with the team be- player in NBA history to score forced to endure the Kwame mark than the other four did. But won him three consecutive De- Pacifc Division. They started 0-3 fore attempting to measure the 30,000 points, joining a very ex- Brown-Smush Parker years. it is also true that Kobe is younger fensive Player of the Year awards for the frst Kobe Bryant-Howard-Nash-Pau clusive club that consists of argu- While Kwame has improved mar- than Kareem, Karl, Michael or from 2008 to 2011. time since Gasol experiment. ably four of the top-10 players in ginally since he left the Lakers in Wilt were when they scored their All of these things combined 1978. For- This allows Pau to remain in the history of basketball: Kareem 2008, Smush will always be rel- 30,000th, which brings to light a would most likely lead the Lakers mer head LA for at least another couple of Abdul-Jabbar, Karl Malone, Mi- evant in the “Worst Player in NBA couple of valid points: This sea- to a top-fve seed in the Western coach Mike months before General Manager chael Jordan and Wilt Chamber- History” discussions. son marks Kobe’s 17th year in the Conference playoff picture and Brown was Mitch Kupchak trades him for the lain. The Lakers went 121-125 in league. He broke in at the raw age who knows what that could lead fred after Hornets’ Ryan Anderson — cross- Four of the top-fve scorers to the Brown-Parker era from 2004- of 18 out of Lower Merion High to. the Lakers’ ing my fngers — or the Raptors’ ever put on an NBA jersey have 07, a record not exactly congruent School in Philadelphia. Bryant is These are all big “ifs,” “coulds” frst fve Andrea Bargnani because of his been Lakers at one point in their with LA’s long-standing history of now 34, which means almost half and “mights.” It may be just as games re- By Jon ineffectiveness in head coach careers, which is signifcant in it- success as evidenced by their 16 of his entire life has been spent likely that Nash’s return doesn’t sulted in a Ouellette Mike D’Antoni’s system. self. Kobe’s name has always been NBA Titles. But while the Laker’s playing professional basketball. help their defensive issues or re- 1-4 record. D’Antoni was hired — much linked to the greatest names in –– failures abounded, Kobe still Yes, the fact that Kobe took the sult in improvement by Gasol, and Needless to the chagrin of the majority of basketball lore and it’s ftting that cashed in, averaging 29.7 points most games to eclipse this mile- who knows if Howard will ever to say, the Lakers haven’t lived Laker Nation, who preferred the many of those players have also per game in those four seasons. stone is a byproduct of his propen- start making more than 50 percent up to the lofty expectations that legendary Phil Jackson over, well, donned the purple and gold. That is not to say Bryant’s impres- sity to shoot — and miss — quite of his attempts from the foul line. stemmed from trades that acquired everyone else — to replace inter- His place among them — and sive talents as a scorer outweigh often throughout his career. But it In all likelihood, LA will fnd point guard Steve Nash and center im head coach Bernie Bickerstaff, more specifcally, his place next the overall success of the team or also shows how much mileage is themselves in the playoffs wheth- Dwight Howard in the offseason. who flled in on the LA sideline in to Jordan, the greatest player of the franchise; it is only to shine on those legs and even more im- er Nash is a miracle-worker or not. Howard — although he claims the wake of Brown’s fring. Bick- all time — has been debated more light on how consistent Kobe’s portantly, how much older than They have too much talent not to at to be fully healed from a back erstaff went 4-1 in his short stint, times than any other current play- play has been, regardless of what 34 his body really is. Bryant has least contend for the Pacifc Divi- injury that sidelined him for the causing more than a few — in- er, including LeBron James. has happened around him. squished more games into fewer sion crown and a playoff spot, re- playoffs and the last month of the cluding myself — to wonder, why The way the 17-year veteran Don’t discount the fact that years than Abdul-Jabbar, Malone, gardless of the possibility that their last year’s regular season — has not stick with him? eclipsed this scoring milestone Bryant is usually among the top- Jordan and Chamberlain did in chemistry woes continue, which looked 80 percent at best, espe- Instead, D’Antoni has led the was also quite ftting. fve in the NBA in shot attempts their respective marches to 30,000 would prevent them from clicking cially on the defensive end. But at Lakers to just four wins in nine Bryant’s 30,001st point came at year’s end, but don’t ignore the points. Kobe may have taken more on all cylinders come May. least that’s better than his abysmal games. Their last three victories in the second quarter of Wednes- skill and commitment it takes to games to reach it, but he also did The only thing that is certain free throw percentage of 47 per- have come against the New Or- day’s win over the Hornets with show up healthy, in shape and fo- it with many more minutes under about the Lakers’ season is that cent, which has led teams to em- leans Hornets, the Denver Nug- a very Kobe-esque slash to the cused year in and year out, either. his belt and with more strain on his most of it will be viewed with un- ploy a “Hack-a-Dwight” mentality gets and the Dirk Nowitzki-less hoop that resulted in a high-arch- Kobe’s will to win is matched by body. certainty. However, a few things in the fourth quarter of games that Dallas Mavericks, whose com- ing foater that dropped in over big Jordan alone, something that has The Lakers might wake up. will remain true: Kobe will score allows them to rely on Howard’s bined record is an astounding 23- man Robin Lopez. always set him apart from his Nash may return and be the key and shoot a lot and no one will misses from the charity stripe to 32. D’Antoni’s record with LA has The fve-time NBA Champion peers. that ignites this roster and takes it want to win more than No. 24. claw back into the contest. This dipped to 4-6 after the outcome of fnished with 29 points on 10-17 Say what you will about Kobe to where its talent says it can go. No matter how the Lakers’ prompts many to ask, why not sit their matchup with the Oklahoma shooting against New Orleans, being a volume scorer, a chucker, Nash’s reinsertion into the lineup season turns out, Bryant’s contri- him more towards the end of the City Thunder in OKC this past but his performance was about or a gunner — or any of the vari- could spark Gasol’s resurgence butions to the game of basketball, game? Friday night. more than just the numbers. It was ety of other words that have been and make us all forget that he’s his commitment to the Laker or- Nash has yet to play under So much for 73-9, Metta World symbolic of the consistency of used to describe the 14-time All- averaged the worst numbers of his ganization and his 30,000 point the man who coached him to two Peace. Bryant’s entire career. Star over the years. But at the end career through 17 games. Gasol milestone should never be jaded consecutive MVP awards with the But in a year that’s been mired Kobe has averaged 25.4 points of the day, it can’t be argued that has missed the last two because of by the underachieving nature of Phoenix Suns. The 38-year-old in mediocrity since the beginning per game in his 17 years in the there are two things Kobe will al- tendinitis in both knees. his team. UM’s Cornell leads by example on and off the ice Joe Sturzl nell said. “If guys are down in the Sports Editor dumps and kicking themselves every day you’re not going to The University of Maine develop the way you should. It’s men’s ice hockey team senior de- no fun when you come to the rink fenseman Mike Cornell is in his every day nervous or stressed out senior year playing for the Black so you try to keep things light to Bears and has seen the program keep guys confdent and motivat- go as far as the national tourna- ed but at the same time keep them ment and as low as last place focused every single day while in the conference. Even though fnding a way to compete. We’re UMaine may not be having the in a tough stretch right now but year they wanted, Cornell is still we have to make sure every guy highly respected by his peers and in that locker room believes that coaches as a team captain. we can be successful, they have Before Cornell came to an important role on this team, UMaine, he graduated from Mt. and fnd a way to improve every St. Charles Academy in Rhode day to help us move along.” Island. After winning a State Being named an assistant cap- Championship he spent time with tain in 2011-12 and a team cap- the South Shore Kings and New tain in 2012-2013 was no surprise Hampshire Monarchs. While with for Whitehead, but nonetheless South Shore, Cornell scored two Cornell felt tremendous honor af- goals and added 19 assists during ter having the team vote for him the 2006-07 season and scored six to be a co-captain next to fellow goals with 15 assists during the seniors Joey Diamond and Mark 2007-08 season. He was named Nemec. an Eastern Junior Hockey League “Mike is, frst and foremost, All-Star three times. a fabulous young man,” White- During the 2008-09 season Haley Johnston • Photo Editor head said. “Everything he does with the Monarchs, Cornell Senior captain Mike Cornell has been a leader for the Black Bears both on and off the ice. he strives to achieve at everything scored six goals and tallied 21 he does at a high level. He’s very assists while winning the regu- so much in that one year with the in the East Coast League or the setts because of my dad’s job.” someone else’s penalty kill so dedicated, very determined, and lar season championship as well Monarchs, and before that with American Hockey League, I just It shouldn’t come as a surprise everybody will get their feet wet. multitalented. He’s a great leader, as the Tier III Junior A National the South Shore Kings as well, want to get my feet wet and get to see that his favorite players But more offensive guys will go a natural leader, and his teammates Championship. who I played for before the Mon- some pro experience and hope- are defensemen and hold similar out on power play, more defensive look up to him, and they should. Cornell attributes his decision archs. You learn a lot of little de- fully I can get myself in that posi- qualities. guys will help out on [the penalty “He doesn’t claim to be perfect, to coming to UMaine to the tradi- tails of the game, especially when tion and progress as the year goes “I’ve got a few favorite play- kill], but the natural progression is that’s one of the things I like about tion and familiarity with a coach you’re only taking only one class on. After that, I have no idea what ers,” Cornell said. “I really like that as you get older you want to Mike, he’s very tough on himself, in the program he had while play- here or there. You have more time the next step is, but I would like how Kevin Bieksa plays on the be good at both.” sometimes too tough, but that is ing for the Monarchs. to develop the little details of your to stay in the game whether that is Vancouver Canucks. My favorite Head coach Tim Whitehead one of the things that drives him to “[I chose UMaine] for a lot of game while learning more of the coaching or with a pro team either player though is Andrew Ference, says Cornell’s work ethic and keep achieving at a high level and reasons,” Cornell said. “I grew up defensive side of the game. You scouting or anything working my who plays for the Bruins. He is a ability to improve on both ends his success is not an accident,” watching a lot of college hockey, have a lot of time to work on those way up into a front offce job.” smaller guy; he’s physical, and he of the ice have paid dividend not Whitehead continued. “It’s come a lot of Hockey East, and I think things. Hockey has been in Cornell’s skates really well. He is a good only for Cornell, but for the team. with hard work, focus, determina- UMaine has such a special tradi- “It worked out well for me family for a long time. His father two-way player. He will stick up “What’s great is when he tion, and talent. He’s going to keep tion and such a rich history that it because there is a community col- played in college, and beginning for himself and his teammates; came in at this level, he realized getting better and better. Mike has was always a big draw for me. It lege in my town called Dean Col- his life in Canada, it was just part he’s a good leader, and a good guy he would have to be a defensive become a tremendous student ath- was always a school that I looked lege in Franklin, Mass., so I was of growing up. in the community. I have a lot of defenseman frst and foremost,” lete at UMaine, and we’re very up to and admired. And as I pro- able to come in with four courses Whitehead said. “What I’ve liked proud of him.” gressed through the years, I did completed so to make the load “To have that letter on my jersey and to about Mike these past two years is “To have that letter on my jer- a few visits in a couple different a little bit easier when you get that he has expanded his role of- sey and to be recognized by my places, and in my last year of ju- here,” Cornell added. be recognized by my teammates and my fensively because he’s understood teammates and my coaches is a nior hockey, Bob Corkum was a Cornell was named to the coaches is a tremendous honor for me.” that we need that as well. I’m very tremendous honor for me and to coach with the New Hampshire Hockey East All-Academic team pleased with his offensive devel- see some of the guys who have Monarchs and he decided to come in 2011-12 and was a Maine Mike Cornell opment. He contributes a lot, he worn the C in the past is a pretty special thing, especially in a pro- up to UMaine. Once that relation- Scholar Athlete in 2009-10. Cor- UMaine men’s ice hockey co-captain senior defenseman moves the puck well, he shoots ship had kind of been established, nell would like to stay in hockey the puck well, and he has a good gram with such tradition and his- that kind of got my foot in the door for as long as possible, but as a one timer shot, and makes very tory, and to be able to share it with here and made it a no brainer for business management major, he “My father played junior respect for him.” good moves with the puck. Joey [Diamond] and Mark Nemec, me. I visited [The University of sees himself possibly following in hockey in Canada then played at Though he is a defenseman, “But at the heart he is a defen- it’s a good honor and something Massachusetts]-Amherst, Provi- his father’s footsteps. McGill University for a little bit. I Cornell leads the Black Bears in seman, a great shot-blocker, great to be proud of and something we dence [College], and a couple “My goal right now is to stay was born in Canada, as well as my shots this year with 37. It has al- penalty killer, has a great physical don’t take lightly or for granted,” other schools around the league in hockey as long as I can,” Cor- brother,” Cornell said. “At home ways been important to Cornell presence on the ice, and defnitely Cornell said. “We really respect it but once I got up here I knew this nell said. “If not I have toyed it is kind of a natural progression and the rest of the team to develop takes a hit to make a play and and are trying to make the most of was where I wanted to be.” around with the idea of coaching, that you give hockey a shot, like skills in every facet of the game gives out a hit to break up a play it.” His time with junior hockey scouting, or management. My you give baseball or football here instead of only specializing in so those are qualities which his Though the Black Bears’ prepared him not only for the dad is a businessman and having if you’re a young boy. It was just their positions. teammates respect a lot,” White- chances for returning to the na- game of hockey but for the real gone through the business pro- one of those things in my family, “The beauty of our program head added. tional tournament are slim this world and academics. gram here, that kind of thing is and it just runs in my blood. I fell here is that they try and develop The Black Bears are 2-11-2 so year, the young core of fresh- “I think it prepares you just as more appealing to me and I kind in love with it day one.” guys to be strong on both aspects far this year, last in Hockey East. men that were welcomed into much off ice as it does on ice,” of understand the things he has to After being born in Canada, of the game,” Cornell said. “We One of Cornell’s jobs as captain the UMaine Black Bear hockey Cornell said. “It was my frst time deal with on a daily basis. I think his family moved to the United don’t have any guys who are is to lead the team through tough family had Cornell to look up to away from home, and it forces something in business one way or States. completely offensive minded or stretches by not only setting an during their frst season. With the you to grow up and think for the other. I’m not sure, I have no “I moved [to the United States] completely defensive minded. example for others to follow but positive attributes that Cornell yourself, cook for yourself, clean idea. when I was eight,” Cornell said. We spend a lot of time in prac- by helping lighten the mood while brings to the team and the praising up after yourself and manage your “My short term goal is to sign “We lived in Massachusetts, then tice making sure everybody goes trying to keep a focus on the task that Whitehead has given him, it time a little bit better. As far as on on with a team at the end of the moved away for a few years to through the rotation on a power at hand. wouldn’t be a surprise to see the the ice it was tremendous for me, season and get some games in,” Indiana, then moved back to the play, someone will simulate “It’s a balance of keeping it team back in playoff contention in especially my last year. I learned Cornell continued. “Whether it’s same neighborhood in Massachu- light but keeping it focused,” Cor- the near future. B4 Monday, December 10, 2012 Te Maine Campus • Sports Fans are main losers of the NHL lockout

duced championship aspira- coverage and promotions: The of the Major League Baseball ing fully resolved. The players ones who are helping play- Column tions. I wouldn’t go as far as NHL saw deals with ESPN and player association. try to negotiate, but Bettman ers and owners make a living, to say I was a fair-weather fan, other sports outlets go without Both Bettman and Fehr have has wiped away any standing because if they are not flling The other night I found but the 2011 Bruins defnitely renewal, which made it harder egos that are toxic, even un- offer that may have been in those seats, buying the mer- myself sit- brought hockey into the realm for fans to watch their teams. fathomable, to opposing sides place, which puts things back chandise or watching at home, ting in my of conversation for me and a The league had been able to of this lockout, but they both to square one. Then there is the then the NHL is nothing. apartment, lot of my friends. rebuild rapports with fans over have a keen sense of what their owner’s side, who would like So it may be a shot in the s c o u r i n g Before that magical run in these past few seasons. New dark here, but maybe the op- t h r o u g h 2011, NHL had seen quite the television deals and a renewed posing sides could sit down c h a n n e l s decline in popularity among competitiveness among teams for 5 minutes and set aside on TV for New Englanders and fans in led the charge and were bring- It’s time to just get the deal done and the resentment while realizing something other markets due to the lock- ing the NHL back into the spot- for both the owners and players to stop who this league really relies to watch out of 2004, which wiped out light and hearts of Americans. believing the state of the league solely on. They need to stop thinking before the the entire NHL season. While But just when everything with their loaded wallets and e v e n i n g By Joe the NHL endured its work stop- looked to be somewhat normal rests on their replaceable shoulders start to think with their heads l i n e u p Duball page, hockey fans were forced again, the issue of the collec- and hearts. If the owners and of sports to turn to other sports, which tive bargaining agreement has players love the game as much would take resulted in increased viewer- once again stunted the growth as the fans do, then there is no over the rest of my night. As I ship of the NBA and NFL. and revitalization of the NHL. group should be entitled to, and nothing more than to uproot reason for them to not be able siphoned through all the sports The NHL resumed work the The owners and the players they want to make the best deal Fehr from the negotiations so to fnd a balanced compro- channels, I stumbled upon a following year, but had fallen association are once again at possible for their side. It is the they can have things their way. mise. replay one of the classic Stan- into the shadows a bit for a odds over issues such as maxi- same as it was in 2004: both Lost in all these person- It’s time to just get the deal ley Cup playoff games for the variety of lockout-related rea- mum contract lengths, distri- the NHL and the NHLPA seek- alities and agendas are the key done and for both the owners 2011 Boston Bruins. That sea- sons. First, fans may have felt bution of hockey revenue and ing to put their own agendas to cogs behind the NHL: the fans. and players to stop believing son was a turning point in my betrayed by teams and owners player pension plans, just to the forefront instead of fnding Both sides may be saying all the state of the league sole- hockey fandom. because of the unwillingness name a few. There are villains a compromise that is suitable the right things and acting as ly rests on their replaceable I vaguely remembered the to separate their own agen- on both sides:NHL commis- for everyone. if they are working to please shoulders. The fans are the days of the lackluster Bruins das and agree on what was in sioner Gary Bettman, who was In recent weeks, both sides fans, but if that were the case ones who cannot be replaced who had promising star power the best interest of the fans. the same commissioner during have made progress towards a then fans would be well into here. very day this continues, like Joe Thornton, Sergei Sam- Another reason for the lack the 2004 lockout, and NHLPA 10-year CBA deal, but the egos the 2012 season right now and the NHL can watch those fans sonov and even Ray Bourque, of interest upon resuming op- executive director Donald Fehr, still remain in the fold and are enjoying hockey as they have walk away while the league but none of those teams pro- erations was a decrease in TV the former executive director preventing anything from be- in years past. The fans are the withers.

your mentality of things. It’s her point total to 13. Dougherty winning goal with just over three “It was almost as if we were just inches over Ott’s glove. Du- Women’s Hockey probably one of the bright spots at scooped up a loose puck in the minutes to play. playing two opponents today,” mais was assisted by Hobeika. from B1 the moment.” slot and wielded between two Big The win improves Dartmouth’s Hudak said. “We were playing The Black Bears would tie it The Black Bears saw a little Green defenders before beating record to 6-4-2 on the season. Maine, but we were also play- once again on a tip-in goal with a rebound. Dumais eventually more of the puck in the fnal Holdcroft high on her glove side They were aided by another solid ing ourselves a little bit. Maine 10.8 seconds remaining in the slammed the puck through for her frame. to prevent the shutout. performance by Dumais, who played much better as I thought frame. Freshman forward Shawna frst goal of the night. Fischer was Sophomore forward Tori Holdcroft would fnish with 14 followed up her four point effort they would. They responded, they Lesperance’s frst collegiate goal credited with the assist on the Pasquariello had the frst real saves on 15 shots. from Saturday with a goal and had us back on our heels a little was assisted by junior forward score. scoring opportunity of the period Dumais completed her hat two assists in game two. bit, but in the end, we caught a Brianne Kilgour to make it 2-2 It was tough sledding for when she exited the penalty box trick on the power play with 33 The Black Bears’ loss extends break.” heading into the fnal period. UMaine in the second period as with just under 15 minutes to seconds remaining to cap the scor- their winless streak to seven The play in the opening period “I thought Shawna’s goal got well. play. The sophomore had a clear ing. Fischer earned her second as- games, dropping their record to 2- set the tone for what would be a them back in it,” Lewis said. Stacey’s third goal of the year path in on Dartmouth junior goal- sist of the game — and team-lead- 12-1 on the year. Ott got the start very up and down hockey game. “When they score one after the came with just over 2 minutes tender Lindsay Holdcroft, but ing 14th point of the season — on in net for UMaine and was busy The only goal of the period other like that, it can mess with gone in the middle stanza off a couldn’t quite maintain control of Dumais’ rebound goal that made once again, stopping 32 of 36 came on a UMaine power play your head as you try to come ricochet in front that found its the puck as she skated in, preserv- it 6-1. shots she faced to help the Black with just over 10 minutes gone in back. She ended a very good shift way past Ott. The goal, which ing the Dartmouth shutout for the Lewis said she wasn’t surprised Bears remain competitive until the frame. Junior defender Kay- on her part with a very important was assisted by fellow freshman moment. with how the Big Green played in Dartmouth’s two goals in the fnal la Kaluzny, playing in just her goal.” forward Lindsey Allen, marks UMaine sophomore defender game one and believes game two four minutes. fourth game of the season, found The game looked as though Stacey’s 11th point of the season Jessica Hall had to be helped off should have a different outcome if The referees were busy as well the puck on her stick following it was heading to overtime, with as she tries to keep pace with the ice less than a minute later the Black Bears can fnd a way to in this one, as the two teams com- a scramble in front of the Dart- neither team gaining much of an Fischer for the team lead. with an apparent knee injury af- carry out their systems. bined for 16 total penalties. Over mouth crease that pulled junior advantage until the fnal moments Two minutes later, another ter she collided with Allen along “We weren’t doing what we’re half of the game was played with goaltender Lindsay Holdcroft when Dumais took charge. Black Bear turnover extended the the boards. Hall didn’t suit up supposed to do,” she said when at least one player from either out of position. Kaluzny back- Dumais earned assists on the defcit to four. Fischer one-timed for Sunday’s game, adding to the asked about UMaine’s lack of ex- team in the penalty box. handed the puck into the open fnal two goals of the game: Nan- a centering pass from Dumais for Black Bears’ injury list that al- ecution. The Big Green enjoyed a 36- net to give the Black Bears their ji’s eventual game-winner with her second goal of the contest. Se- ready includes freshman defender “There are certain strategies 21 shot advantage, but the game frst lead since the opening min- 3:07 remaining in regulation, and nior forward Jenna Hobeika was Brooklyn Langlois, who hasn’t that you put in place to counter was very much up for grabs until utes of game one against Boston Hobeika’s insurance goal that also credited with an assist on played since Nov. 9 as she con- what you’re going to face, and the closing moments thanks to a College last weekend. Dougherty made it 4-2 less than two minutes Fischer’s third point of the game. tinues to suffer from post-concus- if you don’t execute those strate- rejuvenated Black Bear penalty and sophomore defender Brittney later. UMaine went on the power sion symptoms. gies then the other team has the kill that snuffed out all nine Dart- Huneke were credited with assists “It was a great to come away play with just under 12 minutes Dartmouth’s lead stretched to advantage because they put their mouth power play opportunities. on the play. with two wins before the break,” remaining in the second, but fve on a breakaway goal with systems in place to beat you. And UMaine would fnish with one Holdcroft would fnish with 19 Dumais said after the game. “It could not solve the Dartmouth just over 7 minutes remaining. if you don’t do what you need to goal in their six chances with the saves on the way to her sixth win defnitely puts a smile back on pressure. The Black Bears went Dumais wristed a shot that beat do then you’re going to get beat, extra attacker. of the season. our faces, that’s for sure. Every- 0-3 with one shot on goal with the Ott top shelf for her second goal and that’s what was happening. “We were in the box too Three even strength goals high- body did what they had to do, and extra skater in the contest. of the contest. Senior defender “But we welcome adversity,” much,” Lewis said after the game. lighted an action packed second I think this weekend defnitely UMaine’s penalty kill has Margaux Sharp and freshman de- she added. “It makes us stron- “Overall, I was happy with the period despite seven combined gives us some momentum mov- struggled for most of the year, but fender Zoe Brennan assisted on ger.” way we bounced back from yes- penalties from the two teams. ing forward. It’s just a really good performed well Saturday, allow- the tally. Dartmouth gains sweep with terday, but being on the [penalty UMaine’s penalty kill stepped team win.” ing just one goal in six Big Green UMaine’s lone goal of the day 4-2 Sunday win kill] that many times hurt us. It up once again behind the stellar Fischer also earned an assist power-play chances. came with just 2 minutes to go in Despite a bounce back perfor- took away our momentum.” play of Dougherty, who created on Hobeika’s goal that capped “If our kill was at this level regulation. Senior forward Britta- mance after their 6-1 loss in game Hudak said his team was for- a furry of short-handed chances. the scoring. The helper marks the earlier in the season, you never ny Dougherty notched her team- one on Saturday, UMaine fell to tunate to come away with the vic- The Black Bears held the Big 100th point of Fischer’s career. know,” Lewis said. “But a couple leading sixth goal of the season the Big Green 4-2 behind senior tory after not executing on their Green power play to an 0-4 effort Dartmouth improves to 11-0 of wins here and there changes on an unassisted effort, upping defender Sasha Nanji’s game- power play chances. in the stanza. all-time against the Black Bears Dartmouth tied the score at with the win. one on a snap shot from the left UMaine heads back out on dot that sneaked by Ott’s pads. the ice when they host ECAC foe Sophomore defender Morgan Il- Union College in a two game set likainen was assisted by senior Dec. 14-15. Game one is set for forward Sally Komarek on the 7pm, with puck drop for game tally that made it 1-1 with 1:30 to two scheduled for 3pm the fol- go before intermission. lowing day. The Big Green would go up Dartmouth now heads into 2-1 30 seconds later on Dumais’ winter break on a two game win fourth goal of the weekend fol- streak. The Big Green won’t play lowing her hat trick from Satur- again until New Year’s Eve, when day. The goal came on a bad-angle they travel to Providence to take wraparound attempt that passed on the Friars.

much as far as the team goes,” Men’s BBall Woodward said. from B1 The Black Bears followed up their demolition of Fisher guard Lawton, who executed with a trip to Florida State Uni- the pick-and-roll perfectly versity, where UMaine was on with Fraser, and Valijarevic the other end of a blowout. The showed off his shooting stroke Seminole’s routed the Black down the stretch. Bears 91-59 Sunday afternoon, “You look at the guys on dropping UMaine’s record to our bench all supporting each 3-6. Edwards notched a dou- other. A guy like Luke Het- ble-double with 19 points and terman, who does a great job 12 boards, but the Black Bears walking onto our basketball couldn’t get their offense go- team, brings energy to our ing, shooting only 33 percent bench, to our team, to our from the floor. locker room and got an oppor- UMaine hits the hardwood tunity. These guys care about again on Dec. 14 at Army and each other. It just builds so again on Dec. 16 at Marist.

ago. On Dec. 29 the Black Men’s Hockey Bears will face either last from B1 year’s national champion run- ner-up, Ferris State Universi- Game. ty, or Cornell University. Falling to 2-11-2 after this UMaine returns home to loss, the Black Bears will take the Alfond Arena to face Mer- the next three weeks off be- cyhurst University in a week- fore heading to Estero, Fla. for end series, Jan. 4 and 5. The the Florida College Classic. Jan. 4 contest will be played at UMaine will face off against the Cumberland County Civic the 3-6-3 University of Min- Center in Portland, Maine, at nesota-Duluth on Dec. 28. The 7:07 p.m. The Jan. 5 game will Bulldogs eliminated UMaine be in the Alfond Arena and is in the first round of the NCAA scheduled for the same start national tournament one year time. Te Maine Campus • Sports Monday, December 10, 2012 B5

Scores around Mon. Dec. 10 Women’s Basketball the conferences @ Bryant, 7 p.m. Fri. Dec. 14

Women’s Ice Hockey Basketball vs. Union, 7 p.m. Men’s Basketball @ Army, 7 p.m. Men DATE: Dec. 8 Women DATE: Dec. 8 Bryant 78 UMaine 38 Sat. Dec. 15 Binghampton 56 Rhode Island 51 Women’s Ice Hockey UNH 84 Fordham 46 vs. Union, 2 p.m. Yale 56 Stony Brook 58 Colgate 61 Canisus 43 Sun. Dec. 16 Albany 67 Albany 65 Quinnipiac 46 Buffalo 60 Men’s Basketball Vermont 53 Binghampton 65 @ Marist, 2 p.m. Marist 56 Dec. 9 UNH 62 Sat. Dec. 22 Florida State 91 UMaine 59 Dec. 9 Men’s Basketball Fairleigh Dickinson 59 Dartmouth 50 vs. Florida Gulf Coast, 2 p.m. Hartford 69 Hartford 67 Norfolk St. 83 UNH 32 Fri. Dec. 28 UMBC 66 Central Conn. St. 43 Men’s Ice Hockey vs. Minnesota @ Estero, FL Florida College Classic

Women’s Basketball Hockey @ James Madison, 7 p.m. Men Sat. Dec. 29 Dartmouth 4 UMaine 0 Men’s Ice Hockey Vermont 2 Dec. 5 BU 1 Dec. 8 vs. Cornell/Ferris State @ Estero, FL BU 3 Team USA U-18 3 Florida College Classic UNH 2 Dec. 6 Merrimack 1 Providence 3 OT Colgate 5 Men’s Basketball @ Quinnipiac, 3 p.m. BC 3 Dec. 7 UMass 2 Colgate 6 Team USA U-18 2 OT Sun. Dec. 30 UMass 4 UNH 2 Dec. 9 Harvard 2 OT Women’s Basketball Merrimack 2 @ Towson, 2 p.m. Northeastern 0 UMass-Lowell 2 Dec. 8 Tue. Jan. 1

Women’s Basketball @ VCU, 2 p.m.

Hockey Wed. Jan. 2

Men’s Basketball women Upcomingvs. Games BU, 7 p.m. BC 4 Dartmouth 4 UNH 1 Dec. 5 UMaine 2 Dec. 9 Fri. Jan. 4 Dartmouth 2 OT BU 0 OT Men’s Ice Hockey Northeastern 3 Minnesota-Duluth 0 vs. Mercyhurst @ Portland, ME, Providence 1 7:07 p.m. Harvard 8 Dec. 7 Harvard 2 OT Sat. Jan. 5 UNH 2 Dec. 8 Dartmouth 6 Men’s Basketball UMaine 1 vs. UMBC, 12 p.m. BU 2 OT Minnesota-Duluth 2 Women’s Basketball @. UMBC, 2 p.m.

Men’s Ice Hockey vs. Mercyhurst, 7:07 p.m.

Women’s Ice Hockey @ Brown, 2 p.m.

Sun. Jan. 6 Suduko Solution Solution Women’s Ice Hockey Crossword @ Brown, 2 p.m. B6 Monday, December 10, 2012 Te Maine Campus • Sports