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Seniors Have USG Spring Trouble with Elections Con­ Registrar clude BY MICHAEL CAMPINELL BY ANGELJARMUSZ Nor'easter Staff Nor'easter Staff The Undergraduate Student The registration period at Government held their Spring UNE becomes a stressful time for elections on March 3, 2010. In the underclassmen that have not the Spring elections, all positions yet learned there is no reason to are available and all undergradu­ worry. Recently, however, a num­ ate students were able to run for ber of seniors received some sur­ a position. Although not every prises. position is filled, the government Many seniors expecting to has high expectations for next graduate this spring were notified year. by the registrar's office that they This election may have been were missing important credits or one of the most successful in the their graduation year was pushed recent USG past, according to back to the class of 2011. Aca­ EMELINE EMERY, NOR'EASTER NEWS Public Relations Senator Whit­ demic advisors and the registrar's UNE students dressed in traditional Middle Eastern attire show elementary school children how to write in Arabic. ney Underwood. "Online elec­ office was flooded with concerns tions are more successful than from these affected students. The paper elections. They are much issues that caused these seniors Passport to Culture Event a Success more accessible .. .It also is very surprises were simple and, in most quick; it takes about 30 seconds success in that we provided a won­ cases, easy to fix. BY MARISSA SIMOES The children were also given max to complete, and students Catherine Durrette, UNE's Nor'easter Staff the chance to experience a number derful opportunity for young stu­ are given a 24 hour time frame to dents in our community to learn interim registrar, claims that ev­ of different cultures in the "Global do so," says Underwood. erything has been solved and On Friday, March 26, more Village." The Global Village was about various cultures around the The easily accessible elec­ world, at the same time our own steps have been taken to prevent than 200 fourth grade students set up in the UNE gym and was tions have created a better voter students were able to celebrate and this panic from happening again. from Biddeford Intermediate made up of country-specific tables, turnout every since the elections share their own special heritage Durrette states that "the reg­ School traveled the world by com­ run with the help of more than moved online. Underwood was ing to the University of New Eng­ two dozen UNE student volun­ with a very enthusiastic audience." istrar's office recognizes the issues greatly assisted be Liz Havu in land. teers, many of whom were actually The festival was made pos­ at hand and has changed the reg­ the campus center, and Linsey UNE's Multicultural Af­ from foreign countries. sible through a $2,000 grant from istration process to fix these prob­ Pilon in the Student Affairs Of­ fairs & Diversity Programs, along In the Global Village, the the Center for Cultural Exchange lems." fice. with the International Education fourth graders traveled from Ja­ Foundation. Class registration will now One of the issues with this Office, welcomed the elementary pan, where they were given paper Donna Gaspar, Director of begin at 9pm and there will be election is that many candidates school children to the first ever cranes, to Morocco, where they the Office of Multicultural Affairs staff from registrar available to ran unopposed. This may cre­ Passport to Culture International had their names written in Arabic. & Diversity Programs, said she help. Students will be able to ate issues as candidates may not Children's Festival. They ate traditional foods and saw believes that "in our increasingly email the staff throughout the have truly been the best for the The festival included live per­ traditional clothing. global world and multicultural process so all questions can get job, but rather, got the position by formances by local artists- includ­ Trisha Mason, Director of society, it is important for kids to answered quickly. Having staff default. ing a belly dancer and a Peruvian International Education, said the be exposed to different people and available during the registration "The public relations com­ music group. festival was "a mutually beneficial cultures." Please see REGISTRAR, page 2 Please see USG, page 2 Tim FordAwarded Concurrent Professorship at Nan­ jing University

BY MICHAEL CAMPINELL up parts of the river, mitigating lance & Risk Assessment," and Nor'easter Staff health affects that are caused by "Control of Waterborne Dis­ using the river's water. ease." Ford received the concur­ Dr. Tim Ford, the Vice Pres­ A concurrent professorship rent professorship award in Oc­ ident for Research and Dean of is a great honor to receive. It is tober of 2009. Graduate Studies, was recently much like presenting someone Ford hopes that his relation­ awarded a concurrent professor­ with the position of adjunct fac­ ship with NJU Professor Shupei ship at Nanjing University, one of ulty at the UNE or an honorary Cheng and his relationship with China's oldest and most presti­ degree which are often presented NJU will lead to more student gious universities. The award was at commencement ceremonies. and faculty changes between the given to Ford after his research "It's a great honor to have," says two universities. One of the first on pollution in the Yangtze River Ford. visits from NJU will be in July of and his work as academic chair While visiting NJU in Octo­ 2010 when Cheng visits UNE to of the International Workshop ber of 2009, Ford presented three discuss future collaboration with on Environmental Health and lectures on the two major cam­ Dr. Ford, future topics for the Pollution Control. His research puses. His presentations were next International Workshop on has looked at the management titled, "Burden of Waterborne Environmental Health and PERRI FINE. NOR"EASTER NEW! of river resources, how to clean Disease," "Monitoring, Surveil- Please see FORD, page 2 Vice President for Research and Dean of Graduate Studies, Tim Ford.

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REGISTRAR their advisors in order to solve any FORD it does not begin working with ibility, its diversity and increase CONTINUED FROM PAGE I crediting problems they may be CONTINUED FROM PAGE I Chinese universities. The connec­ the number of opportunities that period will ease some of the wor­ having. tions Dr. Ford already has made UNE students would be present­ ries from students and also help Another item that caused an Pollution Control and to discuss are a great start to future work ed with. Also importantly, stu­ them to solve any issues they may issue was the lack of understand­ future collaborations between and future relationships between dents would have a great chance be having with registering for ing in what constitutes two majors UNE, NJU and the University of the two institutions. to increase their cultural aware­ classes. versus two degrees. There was a Hong Kong. The possibilities of student ness and widen their worldview. The UOnline site should also question of qualifications needed Ford believes that work and professor exchanges are be­ Nanjing "has a wonderful history" be functioning better during the for either of the two which may with Chinese universities is very coming more and more possible. and Dr. Ford describes it as the registration period. The IT de­ have affected a small number of important. "China is where ev­ UNE is trying to build its inter­ "Paris of China," as it has a great partment has been working dili­ seniors. Students were confused erything is now happening," ac­ national programming and a pro­ deal of culture and history. UNE gently to prevent the glitches that whether or not they will be re­ cording to Ford. The Chinese gram with NJU and University of students would learn a great deal have occurred during past semes­ ceiving two degrees if they have universities are very influential, Hong Kong would be very benefi­ from an international program in ters. two different majors or whether very advanced and the students cial for the university, the students China. One of the main reasons there they will have to pick which de­ are very bright. UNE would be and faculty of UNE. UNE would were so many students with miss­ gree their diploma recognizes. passing up a great opportunity if be able to increase its global vis- ing credits was a lack of follow­ Durrette assures that there is through with paperwork. Often "a better policy being drawn up USG and the administration." sion students are feeling. times the registrar's office did not that clearly outlines the specifi­ CONTINUED FROM PAGE I McGowan believes that in­ Chase Sheaff was elected to receive the necessary paperwork cations of obtaining two majors mittee is pursuing these ideas for creasing the visibility of the gov­ Vice President ofUSG. His major from students or advisors about and/or two degrees." the next coming election (which ernment will help to solve many goal for the year is to work with transfer credits, waived classes, The main lesson students can will be held in the fall) to fill emp­ more issues on campus and will the USG Constitution to make and other crediting issues. take away from all of this is to be ty seats, and of course students also encourage more students to it more applicable to the current "The senior degree evalua­ aware of your current transcripts. may petition for empty seats at become involved. Furthermore, government. tions are just an affirmation of Registrar's office sent out a degree any time," says Underwood. it will help the University's ad­ "I would like to propose ad­ what the student has completed evaluation before registration for Filling empty seats is of ut­ ministration know more about justments to the Constitution to according to our records," says spring semester classes started most importance as a full student the student government. This allow the government to be as Durrette. "There should have this year. This was in an attempt government is best able to repre­ means that USG will not always productive as possible." been no surprises." to show the students what they sent the students and also has the go to the administration, but the Completing necessary The degree evaluations out­ still needed to complete and give ability of solving issues in a more administration may be going to changes to the Constitution will line all of the classes that stu­ them a semester to take any miss­ efficient manner. USG to help solve problems that also allow the government to be dents have taken and outline the ing classes before graduation. USG President James may be occurring at the institu­ better organized with clear expec­ requirements they have not yet The registrar's office wants McGowan has moved up from tion. tations. met. This allows students to plan the UNE student body to know the Student Services position. Ac­ McGowan also acknowledg­ In order to run for an empty their future years at UNE so they they have an open door policy. cording to McGowan, "My major es the space issue on campus and seat, contact the USG Public Re­ are prepared for registration when "Everyone in the 0ffice is very goal for USG this year will be to hopes that the government, while lations Senator at wunderwood@ it comes. Students are also given approachable and we welcome any increase our visibility as a govern­ working with the administration, une.edu. the opportunity to work with suggestions," says Durrette. ment towards students, faculty, will be able to ease some of ten- Biddeford Police Blotter i-FERT~ES-.. Biddeford 's only Caller reporting that his 11 year Called to report a burglary where old son received threatening mes­ all the copper pipes were stolen DAY • Seaside Dining sages and death threats on his cell from the cellar. phone. IS BACK! 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Decary Dining: Behind the Scenes

BY EMELINE EMERY ple would be taking extra m eals Nor'easter Staff too often which ~ould get out of control. If you've ever eaten in De­ There's a national rumor cary, I'm sure you've wondered going around, that colleges put about what goes on behind the laxatives in the food, but Roy scenes. Especially if this is your w as very clear that there are NO primary source of food at UNE, LAXATIVES in the food at it's important to know how the UNE. H e said the kitch en is al­ food is made and how the pro­ ways open for anyone to see the cess works. There are rumors and ch efs prepare th e food to prove complaints flying around all over it. H e suggested any symptoms campus that will hopefully be oflaxatives that students may ex­ solved through this article. perience m ay be due to a number I met with Dan Roy, general of different lifestyle ch anges in m anager of the dining services college, and not just th e food. at UNE, to get answers to ques­ It was very clear th at Dan tions I knew students had been R oy is proud of everything that curious about. First, I wanted to the dining hall h as accomplish ed . understand how the whole sys­ He states that his personal rule tem works and asked how they is "I wouldn't feed you anything are able to mass produce so much that I wouldn't eat." He repeated food. Roy explained that the sta­ that anyone can go and talk with tions that we are all accustomed him and the kitchen doors are al­ The dining hall in Decary. to were created just .a few years ways open from 3AM until they items (such as the corn dogs) challenge the managers to come tion. ago. Each cook is responsible for leave at night for any student to outside of that menu. They try to up with fun promotions like "The One of the biggest frustra­ their area; cooking and keeping see how the food is prepared. He understand the students at UNE Golden Baby" for Mardi gras. tions for students in Decary is the food rotated and fresh. Rob gave me a tour of the kitchen, and and make adjustments accord­ Everybody has noticed that the rule that nobody can take Hebert is in charge of organiz­ everything was very clean and ingly based on the history of food the cafeteria has been crowded food out of the cafeteria. Most ing this system and creating the well organized. He even showed consumption. lately with the increasing num- people don't understand why menu and production amounts. me the red potatoes that were Brittney's cupcake project is her of students and the goal is they pay for a meal plan but He also explained that each cook soaking and ready to be mashed something new and creative that to create a food area in Alfond. they can't take food back to their does something called batch into REAL MASHED POTA­ the staff came up with recently. Roy says he hopes that the school dorms. Roy clarified this confu­ cooking, where they cook the TOES (not out of a box) for din­ Brittney Davis is the school's will approve funding for a system sion and stated that the number separate components and then ner. baker that works from 3-11 AM where students can choose a few one reason for this rule is because bring them together in batches. My last question gave Roy a every morning making the des­ items offered in Alfond and be removing food from the cafeteria When I asked how they de­ chance to tell the students any­ serts for the day. She has been able to swipe them as a meal. His is a safety issue. There is no way cide what meals are popular and thing he wanted them to know. creating unique flavors of cup­ personal goal is to move away to monitor whether students are what to serve each meal, Roy de­ He responded that he has a "great cakes for the students to vote from sandwiches and serve hot properly refrigerating the food scribed the Food Management staff that works hard for the stu­ on to find their favorite, includ­ meals there because Italian and or letting it sit out, which could System (FMS) that Hebert is dent body."They are dedicated to ing banana split, Boston cream comfort foods seem to be the make them ill. responsible for. It is a web based make dini.ng a good experience and chocolate mouse. Another most popular. The second reason for this system that organizes the data of for students. This is Roy's 3rd member of the dining staff, Mary As for the Nor'easter Bucks rule is to be cost effective. They what students consume. Sodexho, college that he's worked for and Potter, came up with the cupcake that students enjoyed (which can believe in the "all you can eat" the company in charge ofUNE's he says this is the best staff he's idea as something new and dif­ be used off campus), Roy said theory as long as it is in a con­ food service, has a national menu, ever worked with. ferent for students to participate they will come back next year but trolled environment. If they al­ while the staff here adds some in. Roy said that each month they he didn't have any other informa- lowed food to be taken out, peo-

comments that students leave vising clubs, or other activi­ Popularity is not neces­ UNE Tenure Track Process about a professor. The institu­ ties that are helpful for the sarily a sign of a good teacher. tion also looks at other aspects university. This is the last ex­ A whole slew of factors are of a professor's teaching; the pectation of professors and it looked at and balanced whe n BY MICHAEL CAMPINELL These guidelines suggest what syllabus, department reviews, falls far behind teaching and determining if a professor Nor'easter Staff a university should examine grading procedures, tests, ex­ scholarship, but it still looked should be given tenure. and the best practices that it ams and other resources. at. After the professor is rec­ Although tenured pro­ The tenure track at UNE should follow. "We follow the Next, the institution looks ommended for tenure, the fessors have a g reat deal of begins with the hiring of a AAUP guidelines that some­ at the scholarship of a pro­ President and Provost review job security, it is possible for professor. Right from the one can be hired without ten­ fessor. Scholarship is the in­ the professor and the Board of them to b e fired . This happens start that professor will know ure for no more than seven dependent research and pub­ Trustees makes the final deci­ when a very serious infrac­ whether or not he or she is on years," says Goldstein. lished work of a professor. sion. tion occurs. This could b e pla - the track to receive tenure. A UNE also examines three Says Goldstein, "Be- There is a lot of confu­ giarism, committing a felony professor is then reviewed for aspects of a professor's em­ ing a scholar means carrying sion among students about or another very serious issue tenure after six years of work ployment: teaching, scholar­ out independent research or the tenure process. Many stu­ arises, such as outrageous and at the University. The goal of ship and service. Teaching is scholarship ... they have to get d ents feel that some profes­ u n acceptable b eh avior. A t en ­ t e nure is to present professors the most aspect at which to publications." Professors must sors should get tenure, but are ured professor can b e fired for with academic freedom. A c­ look. The most important re­ continue to do indep endent n ot given tenure or h ave b een a perform ance issu e, but this cording to Art Goldstein, the source the sch ool u ses to eval­ research . This is impo rtant b e­ given t enure, but students would only happen after seri­ D ean of the College of A rts u ate teach in g is the student cause it can h elp b ring m on ey feel t h at a p rofessor is a p oor ous talks w ith t h e professor and Scien ces, ten ure b ecam e responses which are complet ­ into the university throug h t eacher. The im p ortant fact or and the dep art ment h ead. If important for professors in ed at the end of each sem es­ grants and fundin g. It is also th at many student s d o not see a professor is fired for perfor­ the m id 1900s, w h en profes­ ter. These resp o n ses allow the important becau se it can keep is the scholarship. mance issues, that professor sors were often fired for h old­ institutio n to see a professor p rofessors cu rren t and up to Althou gh not as important has had several chances to im - ing unpopular id eas. from a student 's per spective. date in their field. There is as teach ing, this is still a very prove his or her performance. In order to decide if a "I read every single student not a clearly defined amount important part of the tenure professor should be given ten­ evaluation of teach in g for fac­ of sch olarship t h at a professor process. Sometimes a popu­ ure or not, the University uses ulty w h o come up for tenure," m u st p ub lish. lar professor among students many resources and examines says Goldstein. These are also "It is a combination of is not given tenure. There are many aspects of that professor. read by department chairs and quality and quantity," says some professors who are very Firstly, the university follows the tenure committee. Ad­ Goldstein. popular, but their teaching is the guidelines presented by the ditionally, they do not j u st The university also looks actually very weak. A weak, American Association of Uni­ look at th e ratings professors at service. This can be fulfilled but popular professor is less versity Professors (AAUP). are given, but also read the by sitting on committees, ad- likely to be given tenure. I . j ,. r ... ,r J l' ., ~' l f ~' 4 NOR'EASTER NEWS THURSDAY,APRIL 1,2010 FEATURES Josh Pahigian's Seventh Inning Stretch BY CONSTANCE GLYNN in the Playoff, Spring Training out Babe Ruth; embarrassing one son on the diamond. Mentioned Nor'easter Staff Handbook, The Ultimate Minor of the best players in history and are Lou Gehrig, Roberto Clem­ League Baseball Road Trip, and breaking yet another gender bar­ ente,Jim Bunning, and Bill Terry. Baseball lovers and every­ Why I Hate The Yankees. Be­ rier in American sports. Included is Ted Williams and his body; rejoice' Josh Pahigian has yond this, he contributes articles Pahigian also explores the home-run in his final at-bat, and penned his seventh book. The at ESPN.com, and has published different ballpark treats, beyond his encircling the bases with hi, book was released this month. short stories in several literary the hotdog, which has for so long head down to end a famous ca Pahigian has been with the journals. Pahigian has visited ev­ been the staple of the ballpark. He reer. University of New England for ery major league park, written an lists and reviews the foods at vari­ For those interested in base­ six years as an adjunct faculty in depth book about Boston's rival ous parks, including; fish tacos at ball numbers, perhaps the chapter member of the English Depart­ team, and has compiled a book of Petco Park, stout rooters .at PNC entitled "The Best Baseball Re­ ment, teaching two classes per 119 minor league parks. Park, and Garlic Fries at AT&T cords," is for you. Organized into semester. Pahigian is widely re­ His recent book adds to the Park in San Francisco. three categories; the most note­ nowned for his writing on Amer­ wide variety in his baseball col­ Another chapter of the worthy streaks, the most remark­ ica's favorite pastime; the sport lection; a collection that could book depicts different humor­ able single-season marks, and the of baseball. His passion for the only be completed through much ous baseball card errors; whether most impressive career marks; game began at the young age of research, attending hundreds of it is misspellings, bad pictures, or baseball's finest take their place six, when his grandfather began games, and a general infatuation wrong information. Such errors within Pahigian's statistical essay. taking him to baseball games. As with the game. include those that surround Juan So whether it be poking fun at the a high school student, Pahigian Consisting of 50 written es­ Gonzales, Billy Cowan, and Billy "Worst Baseball Uniform" or the loved to play baseball and wanted says complete with historical Ripken. This essay holds a lot of "Best Baseball Prank'' or examin­ to play professionally. However, pictures, this book explores many humor in that not all of the errors ing the worst of Cy Young Award

after he realized it was unlikely, baseball related topics. Different were mistakes, but some of them LUCAS LOMAS, NOR"EASTER NEWS winners and "The Best Team he chose to focus on his academ­ from his other books, however, were pranks! Who Didn't Win The World Se­ ics and his knack for writing. He The Seventh Inning Stretch adds Movie lovers would enjoy the UNE Professor and sports writer,Josh ries," our very own Pahigian cov­ attended Emerson College and in some pop culture along with essay entitled, "The Best Baseball Pahigian. ers all the bases in The Seventh earned Masters of Fine Arts in the history and baseball itself. Movie: From Green Fields to Sil­ ers, teams, specific games and Inning Stretch. creative writing. Since 2004, he's This is why it appeals to everyone; ver Screens." Here, Pahigian tells even the baseball staff, give base­ Currently, Pahigian is work­ been putting his knowledge and not just the sports addict. of"Turkey Mike"Donlin portray­ ball's biggest fans enough to read. ing on another novel, and hopes love for baseball down in the form One essay tells the story of base­ ing himself in Right Off the Bat. Such essays include "The Worst that it will be a success. John of words. ball's best female player; Jackie Political guru's should read "The Team Ever," "The Best Manager," Pahigian's future plans consist Recently, Pahigian has re­ Mitchell. The year was 1931, Best Fan Among U.S. Presidents: "The Best Home Run," and "The of the continuing of teaching at leased his seventh baseball book: when the New York Yankees His Love of the Game Was Un­ Best Late-Round Draft Pick." the University and writing more The Seventh Inning Stretch; took to Chattanooga, Tennes­ impeachable." One essay that baseball fa­ creative baseball books that show Baseball's Most Essential and see to play against a local minor Although the aforemen­ natics should read is "The Best his passion for the game, its his­ Inane Debates. league team in a spring exhibition tioned essays have dealt with fun End To a Hall of Fame Career." tory, and the pop culture that sur­ Previously, Pahigian has game. Mitchell happened to be and light topics, there is of course, Within this essay, many different rounds it. written; 101 Baseball Places to a seventeen-year-old girl on this plenty for the avid baseball lover. hall-of-famers are discussed, and See Before You Die, The Red Sox minor league team, and she struck The storytelling of different play- Pahigian illustrates their last sea- Kick Butts Do it in the Dark

BY AMANDA SIMMONS for oxygen exchange. The alveoli BY HANNAH BIELECKE current light bulbs with these print and not transform your Nor'easter Staff loose elasticity and may experi­ Nor'easter Staff eco-friendly ones not only save day-to-day lifestyle. ence fibrosis or hardening. energy, but also save you money Use a low-fl.ow shower Your legs begin to bounce Tobacco is the only prod­ Ian White and Nick LeFe­ in the long run. head, keep your curtains and up and down; you can't help but uct that when used properly, as bvre are two UNE students that Besides installing these blinds closed at night, and use to gnaw on you fingernails. Sit­ intended, leads to serious illness are trying to make a difference bulbs wherever possible and your laptop rather than a desk­ ting still becomes impossible, and and premature death. It contains on campus with their Green turning off unused lights, there top computer. A typical desktop thinking straight is even harder. chemicals like: tar, arsenic - used Learning Community project are numerous other simple ways surges around 150 watts of en­ Your craving a cigarette, but you in rat poison, carbon monoxide - called "Lights Out." to conserve energy on campus ergy per usage, while a laptop are trapped teaching a class, tak­ the silent killer, Ammonia, DDT "We are trying to make and in your personal life. will use an average of 20 watts. ing an exam or filling one of the - a banned insecticide, hydrogen the campus more aware of how Most people do not real­ Keeping the lint screen in the other various jobs around cam­ cyanide - a chemical that was lighting usages can affect the ize that energy is being used dryer clean will use up to 30% pus. used in gas chambers, cadmium way people affect the environ­ when your cell phone charger less energy and using Earthle Once that glorious ten-min­ - used in batteries, benzene - ment," said LeFebvre about the is plugged into an outlet yet instead of Google can save up ute break finally comes its time to rubber cement, and many other project. not currently in use. When to 750 Megawatt h ours per huddle outside in the rain, snow, environmentally lethal chemicals. The project will consist any electronic appliances are year. sleet or shine and light up the cig­ On top of all of theses poison­ of distributing energy saving plugged into an outlet they are Andy Warhol once said, arette that is burning away in you ous chemicals, cigarettes contain Compact fluorescent (CFL) consuming electricity, even if "They say that time changes pocket. As you inhale, the smoke formaldehyde to preserve the bulbs to the faculty members the device is off; this happen­ things, but you actually have to kills your nerves and brings you corpses that create. of the UNE Biddeford campus stance is called a phantom load change them yourself." a bit of peace. But, at they same Every year, there are 443,000 and encouraging both students and it's a huge waste of energy. These small changes are time, you are killing yourself. deaths related to smoking. To­ and faculty to turn off lights This holds true for microwaves, easy to practice and make a real The smoke that you inhale bacco consumption leads to when not in use. TVs, DVD players, iPod docs, impact on the environment. contains over 4,000 chemicals, thousands of cases of respiratory Owls will be popping up hair straighteners, etc. If not in Make an effort to be energy most of which are designed to diseases each year including em­ next to light switches around use, electronic devices should be conscious and keep an eye out kill. As the smoke barrels it way physema, bronchitis and chronic campus, prompting people to unplugged to save both energy for Ian and Nick's owls around down through your bronchi to obstructive pulmonary disease. If "do it in the dark." The slogan and money. campus. The least you can do is you bronchioles and alveoli, the a pregnant women smokes or is will also be displayed on the Many people try not to "do it in the dark." cells along the way are damaged. exposed to secondhand smoke is LCD screens in the campus concern themselves with con­ The cilia that help prevent infec­ at risk of infertility. The baby is at center and lower Decary to pro­ servation methods because of tion are damaged leading to mu­ a greater risk to be born at a low mote saving energy. the drastic effects they think it cus build up. The respiratory track birth weight, and is twice as likely Compact fluorescent lights will impose on their lives. How­ can become inflamed. Once, the­ to die from Sudden Infant Death last 10 times longer than regu­ ever, there are hundreds of ways ses toxic chemicals reach the alve­ Syndrome. lar bulbs and generate over of conserving energy that will oli they decrease the su~ac~ area Please see BUTTS, page 5 50% less heat. Replacing your improve your ecological foot- ' THURSDAY,APRIL 1,2010 NOR'EASTER NEWS FEATURES 5

BUTTS tion of smoking the risk of death the community and they meet at CONTINUED FROM PAGE 4 is that of someone who had never 5:30 on the first Monday of each DoonyTunes Secondhand smoke causes smoked. month. To register for the tobacco 300,000 cases of bronchitis and For those interested in quit­ cessation class call 207- 283-7272. ered, you usually couldn't find pneumonia in young children ting, or helping someone quit The Maine Tobacco Helpline can twenty kids in Decary on a Sat­ each year. It is responsible for there are many great resources be contacted for a more discrete urday afternoon. We all hung 37,000 heart disease deaths, and in the area. Here on campus at cessation resource. They provide out, had a cookout, and prepared 3,000 case oflung cancer. Tobacco the Petts Health Center, Cherry support and quitting techniques to go to a "Roots" concert at their consumption is responsible for 30 Baker is a Certified Tobacco of over the telephone. The Maine field house (yes, they have one of % of all cancers. The most com­ Treatment specialist. Baker can Tobacco Helpline can be reached those). I don't know if you know mon cancers related to tobacco provide a support and help create at 1-800-207-1230. who the "Roots" are, but they are lung cancer, and other cancers a quit plan. The university also of­ °'1iitting smoking is a diffi­ serve as the house band for the of the respiratory tract. Though fers a voucher program in which cult task and without support it Late Night with Jimmy Fallon smoking is related to cancers of students, faculty and staff have ac­ can be nearly impossible. Theim­ and are on a higher level than the bladder, pancreases, cervix, cess to free nicotine replacement pact that the tobacco companies "Hanson'' and "Rehab," whom we therapy. have through advertising and the had for our spring concerts the liver, colon and some forms of BY BRIAN MULDOON Costal Healthy Communi­ media is tyrannical. That's why on past two years. leukemia. Nor'easter Staff The destructive effects of ties Coalition (CHCC), a part March 24th, UNE will be partici­ To get to the "Roots" con­ of UNE's college of osteopathic pating in the Kick Butts day. It is cert, we all piled into a bus just smoking can be reduced and Ever since coming to the Uni­ medicine, can also provide tobacco a day of "activism and youth em­ like the Shuttlebus; the only dif­ even restored. Just twenty min­ versity of New England, I have al­ cessation support. They have quit powerment, in which youth target ference was there were people on utes after that last cigarette your ways wondered what it would be kits packed with simple items to tobacco companies saying that it, lots of people. We walked into body begins to heal itself Blood like to go to a "real" college. Here help you get thorough your day. we are tired of tobacco advertis­ the concert and before we knew pressure will drop, your pulse will we are trapped in our own little These kits include worry stones ing." Bethany Fortier; CHCC. In it we were listening to a Grammy return to normal and you circula - 2000 person version of the world to fill the absence of something in collaboration with CHCC, the Award winning group. This is tion will improve. In 8 hours car­ where actions of the stereotypical your hand. They have toothpicks university's SHAC will be play­ where the "real" college feeling bon monoxide and oxygen levels normal college do not really exist. and candy to fill the desire of ing Killing Us Softly at 7:30 pm started to change a bit. will return to normal, and in one You won't see couches on lawns, having a cigarette in your mouth. in the MPR's. This film illustrates Except for a few of us, the day the chances of a heart attack packed public buses traveling the The quit kits are also equipped the effects of adverting on soci­ crowd was sedated. You would decrease. You will have more en­ streets to a party or concert, or with tips for quitting and making ety. figure that at a big concert like ergy; and be able to sleep better at more than 80 people at a single it through the day. They provide In light of Kick Butts Day, that, everyone would be happy to night.Just two days after quitting party. You won't see a food court techniques to combating cravings, make an attempt to quit smok­ be there. But it was the exact op­ nerve endings being to re-grow (does Windward really count?), a stress, anxiety, fatigue, and insom­ ing. If you quit for a day, a week, posite. Everyone was rather mean and your ability to smell and tastes building completely dedicated to nia. a month you are making a dif­ and looking for trouble. This is food will be enhanced. Within 3 athletics, or an academic building Other community supports ference. Qiitting takes practice, when I realized that it might be months lung function increases that science labs don't take place for those interested in quitting and there are many resources in good that UNE is not your typi­ by 30 % and by nine months the in. Some of us even used to call it include Southern Maine Medical the community that are here to cal "real" college. cilia in you respiratory tract re­ UNE High School. grow reducing mucus and infec­ Centers free smoking cessation coach anyone thinking of quitting For 0the most part, everyone Just recently, I took my first classes. These classes are free to though their fight. here gets along regardless of the tion. By fifteen years after cessa- trip to the University of Maine setting. Everyone looks out for at Orono, a school that would be each other and generally cares described as a "real" college insti­ about each other. I know it sounds Moustache March tution. Now I have been to other cliche around here, but I would schools that could be described not trade the sense of community BY SEAN D OYLE cil, the toothbrush and the walrus or a lost bet, either way he has as "real," but most of them are in we have here to have the feeling Nor'easter Staff are all popular in today's society. written his way into the mustache popular cities. Orono was a place of being · a "real" college. After The Chevron is, according to the hall of fame. like I have never seen before - out experiencing what I thought was The terms upper lip sweater, American Mustache Institute, as Larry Bird. Yes Bird had a in pretty much the middle of no­ a "real" college weekend, I finally and cookie duster, refer to the a thick and wide mustache, usual­ moustache, his elegant collection where, with thousands and thou­ figured out that our college is most beloved thing a man can ly worn long to cover the top bor­ of blonde whiskers may have only sands of kids walking around, what the "real" stereotype should do to his face, that's right the der of the upper lip. The English been visible under just the right who all seemed to get along for be. moustache. The conglomeration needs to be long and narrow ex­ light or if the sweat could glisten the most part. At UNE we make real of hair on a man's upper lip re­ tending past the lips borders, and in such a disgusting manner as to My Saturday afternoon friends, not just drinking bud­ gion only defines the moustache. must be separated in the middle accentuate the beauty of his peach consisted of activities that usu­ dies or acquaintances, but friends Moustache March takes its spot to ensure its integrity is not lost. fuzz. If it meant a smooth jumper. ally do not happen on my week­ that we generally care about. We in line among other months that Few have been as lucky as Salva­ everyone would have one. ends. Walking around the town should all consider ourselves lucky celebrate facial hair including the dor Dali, who has the Dali style Frida Kahlo. Frida showed we saw kids just hanging out on to be at a real university. We may most famous No Shave Novem­ of stache named after him. The no fear and gave European the couches on their front lawns not have sweet concerts, or huge ber, followed by Don't Shave De­ Dali swoops elegantly underneath women everywhere the right to - some groups bigger than oth­ parties, but what we do have is cember, Facial Hair February, and the nose and then makes a sharp leave faces, eyebrows, and arm­ ers, some couches nicer than oth­ far more worth than sitting on a the closer of the winter celebra­ upswing underneath the nostrils. pits unbridled with hair. Kahlo ers. We went to a friend's house couch in your front lawn. tion Moustache March. Over time there have been frequently displayed a paper thin where about twenty of us gath- The first moustaches have some very famous moustaches. moustache and a fierce unibrow been traced as far back as 300 BC Adolf Hitler. Hitler made that would fill any puberty ridden where an Iranian man was depict­ the toothbrush moustache forever 13 year old with jealousy. Interested in Advertising in ed on the wall of a cave sporting associated with evil and unjusti­ Other honorable mentions a moustache. In those days the fied death. As a result, anyone include Jason Giambi and Rick the Nor'Easter News? careful "manscaping" was crafted who dares carve this onto their Ankiel who briefly displayed by a stone razor, and definitely money maker has opened them­ thick and ungodly moustaches without Barbasol. Eventually the selves to constant ridicule and last summer. moustache evolved and invaded questions about their morality The moustache has even infil­ military ranks. As an adolescent and values. trated UNE. Physician Assistant became a man, his moustache also Josef Stalin. Stalin also students are growing moustaches began to flourish. In the military had a reign of darkness as bad or on campus to win an Applebee's the moustache was used to deter­ worse thm Hitler. Clearly both gift card. Each student submits a mine rank, the more bushy and of these men were concerned with 5 dollar entry fee and all proceeds full a man's moustache the higher style while they inflicted pain and will be donated to Good Sheperd his rank. misfortune. Stalin's moustache Foodbank. There seem to be as many was much fuller and encapsulated The moustache needs to be Contact: styles of mustaches, as there are much of his lip and truly was a honored and accepted as an people to wear them. Some of statement of manhood. outstanding member of society, Advertising Manager these include the chevron, the Albert Einstein. Not only a thankfully one twelfth of the Dali, the English, the Fu Man­ man of genius, but also a slave to calendar can be dedicated to chu, the handlebar, coming in facial hair fashion. His chimney the celebration of whiskers. Aaron Mitchell petite, and full, the horseshoe; the sweeper ~ have ' 'lped him 11nc•rial, the lampshaw&e,ttlbe~ d1ink or it cm.tful l en a joke, [email protected] .I.> 6 NOR'EASTER NEWS THURSDAY, APRIL l, 2010 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Wok ti Roll: Biddeford's Newest Phenomenon

BYSTEVESCRIVENER restaurant's success, the main Nor'easter Staff reason people dine-out is for good food. 1VIore often than not, Looking for a local C hinese Chinese restaurants fail to serve restaurant that is consistently consistently good food which good, while also available at an pleases their guests. Common affordable price? Although there flaws include things such as too seems to be a Chinese restaurant much sauce and/or grease, fatty on every other block, fi nding a meats, and small portions. place that will satisfy both your When dining at Wok-n-Roll, hunger and your wallet is not expect to leave on a full storp.ach, always easy. Chinese restaurants and still have leftovers for the are often plagued by lousy por­ following day. You can also be tion sizes, unreasonable costs, or sure that you will be served noth­ jus t simply bad food. ing but lean meat that ,¥ill not Biddeford's newest Chinese be swimming in excess grease or restaurant, Wok-n-Roll is striv­ heavy amounts of sauce. And un­ ing to provide locals with exactly like most other Chinese restau­ what they have been waiting for; rants, they have an open kitchen, good, cheap food. Despite only so food preparation is not a mys­ being open since November 12, tery. 2009, \i\/ok-n-Roll's recent cus­ Wok-n-Roll is conveniently tomer satisfaction suggests that located at 131 Elm Street, next they will be one of the area's top to the Getty, right in the heart of restaurants for many years to Biddeford. 1heir hours of opera­ come. O wners Julie Letendre and PERRJ FINE, NOR'EASTER NEWS tion are 11am-10pm, seven days a Andy Lu recently opened their Students dressed up and ready for this year's Drag Ball. week. If you are looking for carry business with a mission to pro­ out or delivery, the number to call of The Great W all. Instead, there vide the local community with a Bu t what really separates family. With an extremely color­ is (207)-283-1868. Otherwise, is a clean and casual dining area relaxing atmosphere where peo­ Wok-n- Roll from their competi­ ful personality, she always finds a just head down to Wok-n-Roll comprised of subtle tile flooring, ple can enjoy exceptional C hinese tors is the superior customer ser­ way to brighten up your day and to sit down, relax, and enjoy some comfortable booth seating, a fl.at vice. Co-owner Julie L etendre, cuisine at a reasonable price. put a smile on your face, even excellent food that will surely top screen television, and large win­ wh o works the front counter and It is not the typical Chinese during a busy dinner rush. your list oflocal favorites. joint at the end of the corner dows which give guests a won­ cash register, will immediately Although a convenient lo­ with dimmed lights, hypnotiz­ derful view of beautiful down­ greet you with a huge smile and cation, comfortable environment, ing music, and life size paintings town Biddeford, Maine. treat you as if you arc part of her and friendly staff are vital to a

Movie Review: Alice in The Rain Boot Epidemic: Searching for Wonderland 3D What Went Wrong BY HUGO MARGOC and Tweedledee (Matt Lucas), Nor'easter Staff the Rabbit, and the Mad Hatter BY STEVE SCRIVENER wear the boots in the relation­ cause for concern. One week (Johnny Depp). Soon, it turns out Nor'easter Staff ship, b ut you still need to wear it is Rain Boots, and the next Tim Burton's anxiously that she is the only one who can the pants. If you have to suf­ week our streets will be flood­ awaited new flick, Alice in Won­ defeat the Jabberwock, free Won­ A lrigh t, there is no need fer from being seen in public ed by thousands of young derland, has finally hit the big derland from the evil Red O!.teen to sugar coat t h is, so I'll just with her wearing these things, wannabe Lady GaGa's. It may screens. (Helena Bonham Carter) and give jump right to it. Girls, seri­ there is no reason she can't be be a little far fetched, but I'm Despite the antrc1pation, power back into the hands of the ously, what is with the Rain the one whose ann gets numb just saying, anything is pos­ some may argue that it does not very kind former ruler, the White Boots? It makes sense to throw and falls asleep during the sible. You just never know. live up to the high expectations. O!.teen (Anne Hathaway). them on when it is down night. Guys will sacrifice an Girls, you often argue that 1he movie is based on Lewis Overall, the plot makes sense pouring outside and you want awkward arm any day, as long the male species is much more Carroll's 1865 book, "Alice in but is very predictable and some­ to stay dry, I will give you that. as we can maintain feeling. complex and difficult to un­ \Vonderland'' but the inspiration times one has the feeling that cer­ But that doesn't mean they You have to give a little to get derstand than the female spe­ is about all that the film and the tain passages have no input on the need to become a part of your a little, right? cies. You have been on a never book have in common. 1he plot overall happening. 'lhe movie is everyday wardrobe. You la­ Several years ago our ending crusade to try and fig­ has close to nothing to do with rated PG, which really docs not dies pick out the most outra­ countrywas plagued byan Ugz ure us out, but there are clues the book, besides the fact that a help its case. It seems to be too geous styles possible, ranging Epidemic. These took over the right in-front of your eyes. girl named Alice wanders around dark for little kids to watch, but anywhere from polka dots to fashion scene amongst young And for what you may not in a fantasy world. A fantasy at the same time it is not dark bright turquoise. teenage girls all through out yet be aware of, I will tell you world, which, in my opinion, is enough to create an appropriate If you are going to make the country, and although they what is really going through very neatly designed. l lowever, atmosphere for the youth/young a fashion state1nent, can't you are semi-ridiculous, we guys our heads. Jeff Foxworthy will the 3-D effects are rather elemen­ adult crowd to find it overly en­ at least find something that can accept them. We can deal tell you, "I'd like a beer a~d I'd tary. It i, almost not worth paying joyable. 1he individual perfor­ matches your outfit a little? I with them for two reasons: like to sec something naked," the extra Qucks to see the movie mances of all the actors across may be coming on a bit strong number one-they are soft and but he left out the other three in IJ\IAX 3-D. the board are very persuasive. The here, but Rain Boots are a soft=good and number two­ things that run tl;rough our As far as the plot goes, Al­ problem is that most of the char­ worse atten1pt at 111aking a they are always neutral colors minds: the fewer questions ice (l\Iia \i\/arsikowska), who is acters are underdeveloped and re­ fashion statement than when and thus match with practi­ you ask the better, we like our a grown woman in this version, main so shallow that they barely Nelly made his trademark by cally anything you choose to eggs best when served with tumbles into the rabbit hole be­ contribute. wearing a band-aid across his wear. crispy bacon and orange juice, cause she wants to avoid a mar­ At the same time, some sup­ cheek. Now, we guys understand and we are not fans of Rain riage to a very rich but rather porting roles get too much screen And guys, if your girl­ that we have bigger things to Boots. With that being said, unattractive man. Once in \Von­ time. For instance, Johnny Depp, friend insists on wearing these worry about than the footwear we love you and don't ever derland, Alice does not remem­ who plays the mildly eccentric things out in public, you bet­ that our beautiful women change, just lose the boots. ber much from her past visit, Mad Hatter, takes his role a little ter let her know that you de­ choose to wear. But with that but reconnects with some of her bit too far. His costume and mand to be little spoon when being sa the recent Rain old friends like T,,·eedledum Please see ALICE, page 7 it is time for bed. She may Boots 01 : is definitely a THURSDAY, APRl L 1, 2010 NOR'El\STER NEWS A&E 7

ALICE In brief, the movie is under movies like this one out of the CONTl:'ll lf,D FROM P.-\G E 6 directed, the script underwrit­ slump has too much screen time The Oscars: A Little Over­ performance don't make one feel ten, and overall it almost seems and too little of the plot is related like in a fantasy world but more as that after the great success in the which gives him too much space due though they are watching an over­ fantasy genre with Edward Scis­ to goof off which does not help dressed hippie on an acid trip. sorhands and Ed Wood, Tim the movie. Overall the 2010 Alice BY ALYSSA FASTNACHT Murawski and Chris In· On the other hand, Mia Burton took this one too in Wonderland is disappointing; Nor'easter Staff nis) Warsikowska plays a very persua­ lightly. The relation to reality is however, check it out yourselt~ for sive Alice. She always seems to be clearly missing which makes it you might have a different opin­ Each year, the stars we Documentary Short: in control and, despite of her rela­ very hard to ''buy" the story. 1he ion. go out to see on the week­ Music by Prudenct tively short career up to this point, superstar, in this case Johny Depp, ends either with some (Roger Ross Williams and her screen presence is right on. who usually tends to pull out bad friends or maybe a date, are Elinor Burkett) recognized at a nationally televised event we know as Documentary Feature: Photo Highlights: Annual Heritage Show the Academy Awards. The Cove (Louie Psi­ F.rom the moment they hoyos and Fisher Stevens) step out of their limousines, reporters bombard these Directing: actors and actresses with The Hurt Locke1 questions about "who" they (Kathryn Bigelow) are wearing and who they are anticipating to win each Costume Design: category. Well folks, we The Young Victori~ know this is old news, but (Sandy Powell) new it is. So, here are your Oscar winners for 2010: Cinematography: Avatar (Mauro Fiore) Writing (Original Screen­ play): Art Direction: The Hurt Locker (Mark Avatar (Rick Carter Boal) and Robert Stromberi (Art Direction); Kim Sin· Writing (Adapted Screen­ clair (Set Decoration) play): Precious: Based on the Animated Feature Film: Novel 'Push' by Sapphire Up (Pete Docter)

Visual Effects: Actress in a Supportini Avatar (Joe Letteri, Ste­ Role: phen Rosenbaum, Richard Mo'Nique (Precious Baneham and Andrew R. Based on the Novel 'Push Jones) by Sapphire)

Sound Mixing: Actress·in a Leading Role: The Hurt Locker (Paul Sandra Bullock (Th, N .J. Ottoson and Ray Blind Side) Beckett) Actor in a Supportini Sound Editing: Role: The Hurt Locker (Paul Christoph Waltz (In· N.J. Ottoson) glourious Basterds) Actor in a Leading Role: Short Film (Live Action): Jeff Bridges ( Craz; The NewTenants (Joachim Heart) Back and Tivi Magnus­ son) Best Picture: The Hurt Locke Short Film (Animated): (Kathryn Bigelow, Marl Logorama (Nicolas Boal, Nicolas Chartier anc Schmerkin) Greg Shapiro)

Music (Original Song): So congratulations t< Crazy Heart "The Weary those incredibly talen tee Kind (Theme from Crazy actors, actresses, directon Heart)" Music and Lyric etc. who won an Oscar (o by Ryan Bingham and T several) and also to th, Bone Burnett nominees. See you at th, next Academy Awards, anc Music (Original Score): hopefully Joan Rivers isn' Up (Michael Giacchino) too critical of what you de cided to wear this year. Make Up: Star Trek (Barney Bur­ man, Mindy Hall and Joel Harlow)

Foreign Language Film: The Secret in Their Eyes (El Secreto de Sus Ojos)

Argentina (Directed by JaunJose Campanella)

Film Editing: The Hurt Locker (Bob l NOR'EASTER NEWS THURSDAY, APRIL 1, 2010 SPORTS

~or'Easters to Get Blue TurfField Many Teams Unbeaten in Hoop

BY AJ FREDETTE in Maine. The fields get torn up compete on the new turf, if the BY SEAN DOYLE 40 minutes of play, the 2010 Nor'easter Staff with the rain and the snow. The weather dictates that." Nor'easter Staff Champs will have to pick up teams have to either reschedule Something that might in­ play if they want the name to be With the school grow­ the games or manage to play on terest a majority of the student In intramural basketball this more than a misnomer, as they pg in population, the school's their mangled field. population is that the intramural year there are again some clear dropped this one 53-50. After tthletic program is also growing, Curt Smyth said that "the program will be allowed to use cut favorites, some decent teams, a thrilling night to open the sea­ tnd the teams are getting better benefits will be felt immediately." the new turf field, as it will be and of course there are those who son, the Skeeters had to settle (nd better with the years. With He continued talking about field open to the student population. are "just playing to have fun". down to play the Renegades hat happening the school has hockey saying that "although our With the turf field being open to In the men's White league, who have a few former UNE 1ad plans of building a new ath­ field hockey program has had the intramural program it should the Mob Squad, and Coitus In­ players themselves. The Skee­ etic complex, and bringing in a one of the premier grass surfaces help the program to grow, be­ terruptus have got out to a very ters found themselves victori­ 1ew turf field. on which to play, the sport has cause right now the intramural hot start. Both teams have be­ ous again though, 53-45. Bio­ , There were rumors going evolved to a point where now it is program has to work with the gun the young season at 2-0 and Hazard has also come out this tround that the Nor'easters pro­ played almost exclusively on turf, limited field space that the uni­ look like fierce competitors. The season. Johnny "JJ" Jefferson, to ~ram will be bringing in a blue making it a much faster game." versity has to offer. This should Mob Squad started up their sea­ no surprise, has dominated the 'urf and will be one of three col­ The turf field also gives the help the program immensely and son against the Cremasters. Mob intramural scene. Bio-Hazard egiate athletic programs that teams the chance to practice on allow the students to get more Squad eventually came out on has poured on the offense early ~ave the unique turf. UNE will their field when in other times out of their program and get top, edging them in a one point and often, especially in an 82-28 ilso be the only team in Division they would not be able to due more games in. win 45-44. Mob Squad then rout of Team Ram Rod. There I JI athletics to offer the unique the inclement weather or the wet Right now the University is went on to play the Big Ballerz. are several teams in the middle L • reld surface. The athletic pro- field. in the process of picking out turf This game had some dramatic of the pack including the Dollar ~ram will benefit greatly from The teams that are going to and the right company to do the flair, like the first game, but Store Dimedroppers, DTP, and [he unique turf, and will hope­ be using the new turf field will be job for the new field. Since it is when the clock struck zero, the the Renegades. 'ully get the exposure that Boise primarily the stick sports, which the one of three blue turf fields Mob Squad toppled the Ballerz, In the Women's league the ~tate has received from their include the field hockey team there are going to be similarities 53-50. Tsunamis look good early at 2-0. lurf. and both lacrosse teams. to the other fields, but the ath­ Coitus Interruptus, met Rays With wins over the Shot Callers, . If you have ever watched any Smyth also said that "most letic department is hoping that Mitt in their season opener, in and Ball Handlers the Tsunamis ff the Nor'easter sports teams soccer players and coaches still they will get some of the expo­ front of what was surely a packed have really drowned the competi­ r the fall or the early spring prefer natural grass, so our teams sure that Boise State has enjoyed gym, the paying attendance of tion. Scoring 37 and 39 points in 'OU probably have noticed how will continue to use the fields since bringing in the blue turf, less than 1, was pleased to watch their first two games, offense has he fields have been hurt by across the street from the Cam­ and will allow the UNE to get a good old fashioned whooping, been nothing but commonplace ~e weather that we experience pus Center." Smyth continued further acknowledged as the as Coitus went on to a 46-17 win for this dominant team, heck b late October and the end of saying that "the soccer teams "Big Blue." over the Mitt. Coitus then went they could give the UCONN rarch and beginning of April also have the option to train or on to play the Dutchmasters, women a run. The Celtics, not and this was again a triumphant the team out of Boston, and the Red Sox Preview failure on behalf of their oppo­ Flying Squirrels, played to the : nents. Coitus was victorious in rare but deadly draw, back on the a land slide victory, 7 4-18. There first of the month. There are two BY SEAN DOYLE game. winner will be painstaking to has clearly been no interruption winl.ess teams in this bracket as Nor'easter Staff The signing also helps weak­ watch as he nibbles off pieces in their basketball flow. Coitus well. Botp., the Nothin But Net­ en a playoff rival. Lackey, a for­ of the strike zone, but he can is still looking for a game, out­ ters, and the Ball Handlers, have , Run prevention instead of mer Angel, was their big gun and help solidify the back end the scoring their first two opponents yet to win a ballgame, but one ~n production? Is this really playoff go to. Although the Sox rotation. Paired with either vet­ 120-35. team will get a win as they play (oing to happen? Will it work? usually faced and beat Lackey eran knuckleballer and long time In the Blue division of the on the 24th, in what should be a ?\'ill the Sox score? All of these in the playoffs, he will certainly Red Sox, Tim Wakefield, or the men's league, the Skeeters have matchup for the ages. poughts must be swirling in help the front end of the Red young gun and hopeful front end started 2-0. The Skeeters, pow­ As all teams play to finish up he brain of any Sox fan. Theo Sox's rotation. Lackey has aver­ starter someday Clay Buchholz, ered by former UNE star J aykyri the season and drive for the elu­ ~pstein and company have gone aged 219 innings a year over his the end of the rotation should be "Juice" Simpson, faced the am­ sive championship, the match­ [gainst the grain that has become 8 year career. Over that 8 year improved this year over last year's bitiously titled team the 2010 ups and the intensity should be 1o familiar in Boston. career he has posted a 3.81 ERA, AARP experiment that was John Intramural Champions. After something to watch. ! With the recent activity of and averaged 15 wins a season. Smoltz and Brad Penny. ,he ownership over the past win­ Last season Lackey went 11-8, Another pickup for the Sox at a more experienced age of 37, David Ortiz needs to step up and er, it is clear a new page will be with a 3.83 ERA, while striking was Adrian Beltre. Beltre will he can still play an excellent cen­ be the hitter he once was. After a med in the philosophy of the out 139 over 176.1 innings of help the run prevention formula ter field. Acquiring Cameron hot second halflast year where he ;ssociation formerly known as work. as well. Beltre is widely consid­ forced the younger Jacoby Ells­ was as good as anyone, he could e "Bean Eaters". In years past, Lackey will be an excellent ered across baseball as the best bury to move to left field. be that guy. When all is said and ~ e Sox have been a powerful supplement to an already top defensive third baseman in the The defense and starting done the Sox have the potential am with well rounded offen­ heavy pitching rotation with two I league. Beltre, a lifetime .270 pitching will most likely be the to have seven guys in their lineup jve players surrounding a few legitimate number ones in John hitter has some pop at the plate. best in baseball, but the back end hit 20 or more home runs. The fig boppers in the middle of the Lester and Josh Beckett. In seven out of his 12 major of the bullpen has some question bottom third of the lineup will be ' Beckett is looking to bounce rneup. league seasons he has whacked marks. Those who saw what Pa­ much improved over last year's as I This philosophy has clearly back after a solid '09 campaign. 20 or more homers and knocked pelbon did last fall want to forget well. :hanged. Beckett went 17-6, with a 3.86 in 80 or more runs in six of those but can't, and those who didn't All things considered look ; The Sox have bolstered ERA, while striking out 199, seasons. But Beltre is coming off heard about it, wanted to cover for the Sox to finish second in fitching, and defense this win­ during a workhorse like 212.1 of his worst offensive season of their ears, either way he is going the AL East as the Yankees look er. This choice was made clear innings of work. Beckett also his career. He hit .265 with a to have be the shutdown closer like the team to beat, but the vhen they chose to write a check whirled an impressive 4 com­ meager eight home runs, and 44 he has been in the past. With Sox should be a Wild Card win­ o John Lackey instead of some plete games. runs batted in. But this was dur­ Delcarmen showing inconsisten­ ner and with the pitching they ,ther premier free agents on the Lester his counterpart was ing limited time, playing in only cies and batters saying okie-dokie have they will be a strong playoff narket who make their living equally impressive. Lester struck 111 games. to the Okajima change-up more team. winging a bat, instead of throw­ out an astounding 225 batters, When "choosing" to let Ja­ often than before the bullpen will ng and catching a ball. in 203.1 innings while winning son Bay go to the waters of free be interesting to watch unfold. Signing Lackey gave the Sox 15 games. Lester has continued agency allowed the Red Sox to However, all of this is only half . premier starter out of the en­ to improve every season in the re-focus efforts once again on the battle. The Sox could be of­ ire league. A true bulldog with show and this year should be no defense. They chose to land vet­ fensively challenged. Without a sweet mole, and a hot wife, he different. eran center fielder Mike Cam­ clear "fat-bat" in the middle of 1as been a big game pitcher, and Also Diasuke Matsuzaka eron. Cameron who is a steady the lineup, they are going to have • veteran who wants the ball in should be back in full force and offensive player who can hit 20 to get offense from every spot in . big game. and can win the big healthy. The former 18 game homers is stellar defender, even the line-up. THURSDAY, APRIL 1, 2010 NOR'EASTER NEWS A&E

Player of the Week:TylerThomas BY MATT PENET has started all seven games break on a trip to North Car­ win and a loss. Nor'easter Staff for the Nor'easters alongside olina. His seven point perfor­ With three weekly awards his older brother Dylan, and mance against Guilford is his under his belt, and more sure This season has seen its Tyler has effectively matched season and early career high, to come, Tyler is shaping up share of accolades for the the elder point for point. topping his six point show­ to be a dominant player for University of New England Tyler has scored 18 goals, ing against Southern Maine. the Nor'easters. Along with Athletics Department, both second on the team to his The Nor'easters have brother Dylan, who is only for teams and individuals. brother, and is tied for the needed Tyler to help them a sophomore, the Thomas This spring, however, has seen most assists with 14. He also early this season. Their first brothers may become one a freshmen rise up and make is tops on the team in shots two wins, a 12-11 overtime of the scariest duos in The a name for themselves. Tyler taken with 63, almost 20 victory over Lasell in the Commonwealth C o ast Con­ Thomas, a first-year attacker more than the next player. season opener and the 13-11 ference. The season may just on the UNE men's lacrosse While he has racked up victory over Southern Maine be starting to heat up, but team, has been an offensive the points, they haven't come saw him score early and fast. Tyler was hot right out of spark for the Nor'easters ear­ in bursts. Thomas has regis­ The other two wins haven't the gate. Those three Rookie Open 7 ays a Weel ly on in the season and his tered at least two points in all been as close- 21-10 blow of the Week awards seem to immediate success has not seven games this season. He out in the conference opener be destined to be joined by gone unnoticed. The Com­ has scored at least one goal over Anna Maria and the many other accolades during monwealth Coast Confer­ and one assist in every single 20-5 rout of Guilford- but Thomas' career, which could ence has named him confer­ game. One of the defining Tyler has contributed in all. go down as legendary if this ence Rookie of the Week for moments that has caught The squad averages about pace continues. Best of luck e,e,~ three consecutive weeks, a the attention of everyone 12.5 points per game, while to you and your teammates feat that shows how good he was his back-to-back five allowing just under 11. This Tyler, and we hope you can m.lJ· :l1JO' S. has been. goal performances against means Thomas' four and a continue to put fear into the Thomas has been a night­ rival Southern Maine and half points per game could hearts of your opponents. &. ( NJ1.Nj mare for opposing teams. He Guilford College over spring be the difference between a Now BOOKING Sports Summaries Birthday Parties & Men's Lacrosse It was another league win ielle Cate, and Jenna Barton against Saint Joseph's of Con­ Speual Events. for UNE, beating Anna Maria each scored twice. Tara Ger­ necticut. Winning the first 3/3/2010 21-10. Dylan Thomas netted aghty and Jillian Aslin split game 6-1, Sophomore Ashley The N or'easters took away four goals, while senior Ste­ time and each recorded a single Gott hammered a three run mt~ Mexican a win in their season opener ven Beam also had four. Nate save. homer to help excel the Lady stas it is fresl. against Lasell, 12-11. This Porter made four stops before Nor'easters to the win. Howev­ zrnnl it to;/;, overtime victory was won with coming out of the game. 3/23/10 er, it was a tough second game an unassisted goal by junior Another win improves losing 5-3. OR Mike Woods, just 19 seconds 3/24/10 the Ladies record to 3-1, 2-0 tiiA in. . ~o,p,}}oi;x;i9.re goalie Nate It was a close, but tough in conference play. This win 3/18/10 Porter recorded nine saves. loss for UNE, losing to Went­ came against Colby-Sawyer in UNE continued a little bit for :the wh.ole worth 9-8. Dylan Thomas a 16-3 fashion. Junior Danielle of a cold streak losing the days tjoy at Jwme. 3/6/2010 scored three goals for the Cate finished with a career best doubleheader against Farm­ This was a tough loss for Nor'easters but unfortunately five goals and two assits. Goal­ ingdale State. There wasn't the Nor'easters, losing 12-10 to it wasn't enough. Netminder ies Tara Geraghty and Jillian much offensive as U NE lost Wheaton. Steve Smith, Luke Nate Porter had nine saves. Aslin split time and combined 8-0 in the first game and 11-3 DiFiore, Joe McCarthy, and for three saves. in the second. Tyler Thomas each had two 3/27/10 goals for the team while Nate Another close one caught 3/27/10 3/25/10 Porter had 13 saves. UNE back on their heels as Winning seems to be the Back in Maine the ladies they lost 10-9 at New England ladies fashion as they beat New pickec:1. up the winning scent, 3/9/10 College. Tyler Thomas led the England College 14-8. Junior beating Regis in both games. It was a rough game for team with three goals while Danielle Cate finished with Amber Zablowsky pitched a the Nor'easters, falling to Bates sophomore goalie Nate Porter a new career high seven goals two hit shutout as UNE won College 18-3. First year attack­ had a career-high 21 saves. while Junior Angelica Jarmusz 4-3. Erin Lyons picked up the man, Tyler Thomas scored two helped with two. Junior goalie win in the second game as the of the three goals for UNE. Tara Geraghty had ten saves in ladies won big, 6-0. Despite the score, goalie Nate Women's Lacrosse their fourth win of the season. Porter had 16 saves. 3/ 27/10 3/13/10 Women's Softball Another pair of w ins for 3/12/10 The Lady Nor'easters start­ UNE as they traveled to Roger This was a large win for ed the season off right with a 3/14/10 Williams beating them in both UNE, beating their rival huge away win over Wellesley, It was an excellent spring games 10-2 and 11-6. Sopho­ sc:1001 University of Southern 8-6. Senior Captain Mallory training for the Ladies as they more Maegen Johnson had Maine 13-10. Mike Woods, Long recorded three goals for won both games in the double­ four hits and scored five times Luke DiFiore, Dylan Thomas, UNE while junior goalie Tara header against Mitchell. Win­ to help UNE up their record to and Tyler Thomas all scored at Geraghty had 15 saves. ning the first 3- 1 and the sec­ 9-3. least one to help aid in the win. ond 2-1, Senior Angie Damon Nate Porter recorded 14 saves. 3/18/10 was the standout going six for 3/28/10 The first loss of the sea­ six. Splitting the days double­ 3/17/10 son came from a tough Colby header against Endicott, UNE It was a sunny week for team who is nationally ranked. 3/16/10 won the first game 3-0, while UNE as they traveled down UNE lost 15-7 at home. Goal­ Another pair of wins came losing the second 2-0. Am­ 140 Main St., to North Carolina for a spring ies Tara Geraghty and Jillian for UNE as they routed Daniel ber Zablowsky pitched a one­ Downtown Biddeford break trip. Their win came Aslin split time and combined Webster 10-2 and 13-0. UNE hit shutout to get the win for against Guilford College, for 15 saves. road the coat tails of pitchers UNE. 20-5. Dylan and Tyler Thomas Amber Zablowski and Erin combined for 11 of the teams 3/20/10 Lyons while the offense scored twenty while goalie Nate Por­ The Lady N or'easters 23 runs in two games. ter stopped 16 shots. climbed right back on track with a big win over Anna Ma­ 3/17/10 3/20/10 ria, 15-2. Mallory Long, Dan- UNE split the days games , . NOR'EASTER NEWS OPINION THURSDAY, APRIL 1, 2010

NOR'EASTER NEWS Technology: I'm Afraid Established 2007 BY BRANDON HOTHAM are not connected on a personal lev­ Whenever we do talk in person, in­ Nor'easter Staff el; we are connected on a consumer stead of pausing silently when we 1/my.une.edu 11 Hills Beach Road ..... electronic level. We meet the loves don't know what to say, too many ;[email protected] Biddeford, ME 04005 It's so funny listening to my of our lives on the internet, and of us fill the silence with "like's" parents talk about their pasts and we do it through a mass produced and "umm's." I hate it when people 'easter News is a student-run bi-monthly publication dedicated to "how things were in their day."They fast paced device that was created do this. Hate it. I'm a victim of it iding news and information relevant to the UNE community. Edi­ discuss a simpler time; one of face­ outside of our country of origin ... sometimes myself, but I always try lly independent of the university and its administrators, Nor'easter to-face conversations and friendly doesn't this seem a little strange? to collect myself and just pause to ,s pursues such content freely and throughly, following profes­ grocery store greetings. This all I mean, don't get me wrong, collect my thoughts before speak­ al journalistic standards in writing and reporting. Nor'easter News seems like Mars to me ... Do we still I love email and Facebook ... but I ing. I don't fill in the silence with ,mmitted to serving as an open forum for thoughtful and diverse do this? I know I try to, as much as certainly don't "connect" with oth­ unnecessary sounds. I think we are ;ssion and debate on issues of interest to the UNE community. possible, but sometimes, for me, it ers over the internet, unless I al­ far more uncomfortable with si­ really is easier to just text someone ready know them or have at lea.st lence than we are with technology. Editor-in-Chief Executive Business Director rather than give them a call. What met them face to face. Perhaps I'm I feel like the minority on this Marissa Simoes Ahmed Elkady does this say about me? missing out? I do know some peo­ issue. I do see the positives that I was considering this the other ple who have made great friend­ technology brings; it allows us to Managing Editor Advertising Manager day. I was driving, and I needed to ships via the world wide super do things that we were never ca­ AJ Fredette Aaron Mitchell get a hold of a friend. I pulled over highway. Hell, I know people that pable of doing before. However, quickly in a parking lot. I picked have "dated" over the internet for my question is: should we b.e doing up my phone, and I began to real­ years, then moved in together upon these things? Is it really better? It's ize that I was consciously consid­ meeting each other, and married similar to the idea that the majority News Editor ering whether I should text or call two months after they moved in is always right; this is not the case Michael Campinell Photography Editor them .. .Is texting really quicker? I together. They seem happy, content, and has been proven many times. Emeline Emery remember thinking, "It would be so civilized with one another. I mean, This is how I feel about technology; Features Editor much easier to just text them. All either it's working for them, or they just because it is the upcoming and Alyssa Fastnacht Advertising Manager I need to say is: I'm on my way." are putting on a ridiculously fantas­ "new" thing, that doesn't make it Aaron Mitchell Why couldn't I speak this? It's like tic show. right. It certainly doesn't mean that Sports Editor we are subconsciously afraid of Maybe I'm old fashioned, but we should all "do it" or "use it." John-Michael Cascio Administrative Advisor voice-to-voice or face-to-face com­ I enjoy meeting people in person So, I guess I'm left with my Daryl Conte munication. Sometimes .. .I feel like and connecting in person. Yes, I've mixed feelings. Perhaps we will A&EEditor we are becoming androids ... some admitted, I'm a "texter." However, I become electronic robots. Perhaps Tanya Lawrence Faculty Advisors sort of robot that you would find do try to call as much as I can. I do we will get to a point where the Josh Pahigian & communicating on a lower level on try to reconnect with the individu­ only intimate relationship we pos­ Opinion Editor Bistra Nikiforova Star Trex. Well, that may just be the als I don't see too often for coffee ses will be with our cell phone and Brandon Hotham "trexy" in me exposing itself... or a movie; Facebook and email are computer. Wait ... aren't those the Regardless ... technology scares simply not enough for me. same things now? Uh oh. It seems the crap out of me. Not because I'm Also, no offense to the net­ that I'm behind the technology yet Staff Writers/Photographers not savvy enough to understand it, working and general technology again. I must go so I can catch up but it's implications scare me. We supporters, but I think, frankly, that to the mass populous driven con­ BRIAN MULDOON CHELSEY MESZAROS have become so connected to the these kinds of technologies are ceptions of what is right for all ... world and so quickly. However, we making us significantly dumber. I'll text you later. STEVE SCRIVENER ANANYAMOHANTY SEANDOYLE ANGELJARMUSZ Stanger's Candy MATTPENET HUGOMARGOC BYHARVEYO'CONNOR At first, I thought of guns, bul- just wanted to see what the fuss Nor'easter Staff lets, and cheating death---cyber- was about. I thought I might de­ HARVEY O'CONNOR HANNAH BIELECKE space Christopher Walkens defy- velop an opinion of which I could You should know: I'm not ing logic and sensibilities. Silly, share with you. I thought I could DANIELLE CROPLEY AMANDA SIMMONS very good at this 'Internet' thing. I know, but I thought it. 'Chat' write a piece, derived from my Yes, I have email. Yes, I use Fa- is the key word of the site, not experience, either wagging my MANDY RANCOURT CONSTANCE GLYNN cebook. Wikipedia and Google 'Roulette'. I then figured the site accusing finger at Internet per­ Search ease my confusion and allowed single (and unhappily at- verts, or I would be pleasantly help me to win trivial/conversa- tached) guys and gals of the world surprised, and applaud the site for ,material contained herin is the property ofNor'easter News and appears tional bets. It's nice not to have to to chat it up with one another in connecting one side of the World ·,e sole discretion of the editors. 7he editors reserve the right to edit all buy a newspaper every day. And a speed-date-like fashion. My as- with the other. But I don't have n-ial. 7he opinions expressed in Nor'easter News do not necessarily reflect Microsoft Word is my lover (we sumptions were, for the most part, an opinion. Chat Roulette was 1iews of the editors. spend far too much time clicking correct. For those of you who are horrifying-this isn't an opinion. with one another). But I don't use as ignorant as I, Chat Roulette It was ridiculous---again, not an 1.dvertisements presented in this publication do not the Internet like most do. I don't randomly connects the chat user opinion. But because I just can't fleet the opinions of the Nor'Easter News Staff. The spend my time browsing through to a .stranger. You can either chat go on, having not detailed this ex­ for'Easter News is committed to publishing a com­ sites aimlessly while watching with the stranger (it's up to the cursion into the Dark side of the :tely unbiased newspaper and will allow all groups to television, nor do I use the In- user if they want to enable we- Internet, please allow me to share ternet to anonymously pursue beams and/or microphones), or my non-opinion. lvertise within these pages, unless it is not factual or bad habits or to watch people(s) move on to another stranger if No, I didn't see any boob. I disrespectful to a group of people. screwing (I'm not a turkey: mind- the mood strikes you. There is saw penises-those flaccid and lessly deceived by the card-board no registration involved: you are strong-showcasing shameless cut out of the female counterpart stranger, and so is everyone else. displays of self-satisfaction for ,ETTERS TO THE EDITOR awaiting my mating clucks and No one on this site is all too seri- me, and countless others to wit- featherings). No judgment---just ous, and a user should not expect ness. Click 'Next' ... another pe- Nor'easter News welcomes letters to the editor. a personal preference. And the to find long-lasting love. The site nis ... click 'Next ... another.. click :tters should not exceed 500 words and must be received by 5pm Internet, as I see it, is but a simu- is perfect for the lonely, the cu- 'Next' ... yet another penis. . again, the 1st of each month of publication. The editors reserve the right lation of reality. 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BY ANANYAMOHANTY you for showing up sans your for the Naavi, but who am I to m the Bomb Suit", that was tion and with a tenacity f~ Nor'easter Staff High School Musical crew and question Cameron talent. published in 2005 in Playboy cinematographic nuances. Fo not breaking into a song and Avatar is also full of seri­ magazine. Boal then wrote the example, the cameras angle to Hollywood's most glam­ dance routine. ous undertones. The authority screenplay for The Hurt Lock­ v.ard Renner's muscular arm orous night, the 82nd Annual Before I am run away with of the United States military er based on his interviews and that flex as he w orks on diffus Academy Awards, took place the details of the highs and is questioned, environmen­ observations in Iraq. ing explosives his veins con. Sunday, the 7th of March. A lows of Oscar night, the real tal degradation and its entire Plexiglas masks, bombs, trasting with the IED's colorel gathering of all the world's reason for this piece is to talk wrath is addressed and in the explosives abound and dust plastic lines. It is this rawnes dreamboats, haute couture and about The Hurt Locker's ex­ end, the handsome Marine; a and heat of Iraq's deserts. The of The Hurt L ocker that can jewelry with price tags that tensive successes at the Acad­ tragic hero, does what is right. Hurt L ocker follows a United not be denied and this rawne~ may as well be social security emy despite their modest per­ The technological feats States Army Explosive Ord­ ultimately makes the film 1 numbers flocked to the Kodak formance at the Box Office. I of Avatar are incredible and nance Disposal (EOD) as they masterpiece. Theater in Los Angeles. am obliged to include a Statu­ should be fully enjoyed in a defuse bombs, tackle omni­ James Cameron's creativi For those of you that tory Warning: I will do my three dimensional setting. Av­ present threats of insurgency holds me in raptures but Kat watched and for those of you best to keep the spoiler alerts atar is phantasm in overdrive. and deal with tensions within ryn's Bigelow's sensibility an who did not, Steve Martin to a minimum but I make no And that is exactly what Ava­ their squad. perception for realities ove and Alec Baldwin provided promises. tar is; dramatic effects with a While James Cameron cre­ whelms me. Both movies a a sassy repertoire with wise The year 2010 is a year mediocre script. ates a hero in Jake Sully, Kath­ masterpieces, but, at the end banter targeted toward Holly­ for many Oscar firsts, includ­ The Hurt Locker is about ryn Bigelow creates an anti­ the day, the Oscars went ho wood greats and with sarcasm ing The Hurt Locker, an inde­ men in war with a script writ­ hero in the brazen character of with the productions that d I found refreshing. pendent film, winning six Os­ ten by freelance journalist William James; played by J er­ served them. The eyesores of the night cars out of the nine categories Mark Boal who was involved e my Renner, who is a newly as­ were found in the presence of it was nominated for. Kathryn with troops and bomb squads signed IED ace. Renner's char­ Kristen Stewart, Miley Cyrus, Bigelow is now the first wom­ in 2004 during the Iraq War. acter faces war with a swagger Taylor Lautner and Zac Efron. an to have won an Academy Boal wrote an article about but finds peacetime disorient­ I am sorry Miley Cyrus but Award for Best Director. one of the bomb experts, Ser­ ing. maybe I did not get the memo Out of the ten films that geant Jeffrey S. Sarver, in an Bigelow created The Hurt about Hannah Montana the were nominated for Oscars in article entitled "The Man Locker with tragic perfec- Movie making an Oscar wor­ the Category for Best Picture, thy grade. I was also confused James Cameron's Avatar was about how the werewolf boy the anticipated winner but Taylor Lautner and vampire the clear underdog; Kathryn loving, incessant lower lip bit­ Bigelow's The Hurt Locker, ing Kristen Stewart (who de- brought the Oscars home. pite being in some respect­ Avatar is a bold movie with able productions like Into the all the splendor of technology. Wild, Adventureland, and In I watched the movie with my the Land of Women fails to grandmother who remained show any acting versatility) fit confused about the blue people. on the A cademy stage. And I too remain confused about Zac Efron, t can only thank why the color blue was chosen 12 OPINION NOR'EASTER . EWS T H URSDAY,APRJL 1, 2010 A Second Entrance for the Campus Center? One Sidewalk, Two Sidewalk, No BY MANDY RANCOURT what to do with those doors has sible for Campus Center atten­ Sidewalk, CAR! Nor'easter Staff been debated for a while now and dants to keep track of who is in many '\Vhat ifs' have been consid­ the building as well as how many BY MICHAEL CAMPINELL clude that two sidewalks are indeed Like most University of New ered. The result has led UNE to total people there are, according Nor'easter Staff safer than one. England students, there are things request funding for a swipe card to Nahorney. This has always UNE's whole point of asking m campus that I wish were differ­ system, but only for people who been done by having people who As UNE ex-pands across Route the Department of Transportation :nt. One annoyance in particular really need access to the entrance wish to use the facilities swipe 9, the university has proposed a plan and the City of Biddeford (both of ·hat I have been wondering about such as coaches and trainers, not their cards at the front desk so to build sidewalks on both sides of which approved, by the way) was to .ately is why the back door by the students. Putting in a swipe card if anything happens such as a the street in order to accommodate promote the safety ofboth students 5ym in the Campus Center is not system as well as a new door needed evacuation, the attendants students commuting across the and any people who live in tl1e area m entrance. I think it should be would cost the University 7,000 know how many people need to campus. and also use Route 9 to walk, bike turned into a swipe-card entrance to 10,000 dollars. leave the building. Some Biddeford residents, and run. Safety was the real point so that East, West, Champlain, The Campus Center was built Meeting with Mark Nahor­ many of whom live on Hills Beach and safety is still in the forefront and Frederick Hall residents in 1988 and East and West Halls ney has not completely changed Road, do not want two sidewalks. of UNE's plans to move across :ould enter the Campus Center in 2002 so the Campus Center my opinion; every time I enter According to many residents, one the street. The University does not · :rom the back. was never meant to face that di­ the Campus Center from the sidewalk should be more than satis­ want any student getting hit by a It can be a hassle to walk all rection or have a second entrance front and exit through the back I factory for UNE students to travel car. It would be a terrible tragedy :he way around the building, espe­ in the back. If students were ever think 'why isn't this a swipe-card safely down the state highway for our UNE community. Simply :ially in the winter with the cold to be allowed to enter the build­ entrance?' It would be nice and Route 9. put, the institution wants to avoid :emperatures. To have a possible ing that way, Nahorney said that convenient for students to be able If the school is trying to pro­ such a terrible scenario in the best !ntry point so close to your dorm health and safety concerns would to enter the Campus Center from mote the safety of UNE students­ way possible. milding and not be able to use it have to be addressed. the back instead of having to walk and any other person, including Some have wondered why nakes little sense to me. As a re­ The parking lot and dumpsters are all the way around the building. town residents- why would some UNE isn't looking into other alter­ mit, students wait at those doors cause for concern because of the However, the administration has residents of Biddeford only want natives. First of all, UNE is building md knock until someone lets potentially dangerous situations good points. It would cost the one sidewalk? an underground gateway to help :hem in, which can be dangerous that could occur from having University more to fix this annoy­ Many are concerned about students cross safely. This is where f someone other than a student moving cars near an entrance, so a ance than it would benefit stu­ students jaywalking across Route 9, the majority of students will cross ;lips in. Putting in a swipe card solution would have to be found. dents to use it so it looks like we possibly crossing randomly without Route 9 to get to the dorms and !ntrance would ensure that only A foyer, entryway, and path would will have to just deal with it and looking left, right, and left again be­ eventually to the field house and Jeople with identification cards also have to be built to turn it into continue to either use the front fore doing so. Some residents even athletic fields that are in the works. !nter the building, keeping the a proper entrance. entrance or sneak in from the cited the jaywalking that occurs on Some have asked whether or 2ampus Center safe. Students entering through this back. Hills Beach Road as evidence that not UNE should look into a pedes­ According to Mark Nahorney, entrance would make it impos- it will also occur on Route 9. trian bridge over the road. Well, I Many students would quickly don't think that UNE students, or disagree with this assessment of anyone else for that matter, would What I wish I Knew... our street crossing skills. First of use a bridge that requires going all, we aren't quite in kindergarten up and down two flights of stairs BY EMELINE EMERY whelming to leave everything eryone sets up little Frisbee and anymore. Some of us may act like to cross a street that, although it Nor'easter Staff until the last minute. football games on the lawns or it sometimes, but the vast major­ does have traffic, doesn't have quite 3. When your school work brings music out to lie out on ity of us have survived enough enough to require an entire pedes­ Well for this issue, I starts to pile up despite your towels and play cards in the sun. street crossings to make it here and trian bridge. Are there other alter­ 'lad actually written an entire best efforts (don't worry it's Don't forget though that even we plan to keep it tl1at way. Many natives that UNE could be using irticle about the housing se­ pretty much inevitable) go to though its warm out, your final would also disagree based on the that would prevent students from lection process (what to expect, the library. It sounds a little bit exams are worth a huge part of layout of Hills Beach versus that of jaywalking? how to choose your roommates obvious but it honestly works. your grade! Route 9. Should security be allowed to rnd details about the dorms) but As much as you would rather do 7. Save your flex dollars so that On Hills Beach Road there are give students tickets for jaywalk­ ,ince the paper was published your homework in your room, it you can get smoothies when it's several buildings and parking lots to ing? Maybe. It couldn't hurt the :ate, housing selection already takes three times as long with warm! cross to: l\!Iarcil, Gregory Lot, the problem and it might give UNE a happened so that was useless. distractions. When you have a 8. Text books suck. I will prob­ Health Center, the Campus Cen­ few extra dollars. But would it be Instead, here are 10 things to really busy week, getting things ably get in trouble for saying this ter Lot, the athletic fields, facilities, enforced? When many students are i<:eep in mind as the end of the done at the library in a cubicle but you can get way more money the Pickus Center, Morgane Hall, complaining about all the illegally year approaches. by yourself really helps you get back for your books by selling and probably a few other places I'm parked cars in the commuter lot, we your studying done faster. them back online to eBay or forgetting. Route 9 on the other have to ask if security would really 1. For next year, and the years 4. Start thinking about letters Amazon than at the bookstore. hand, has much fewer places. It will enforce jayw·alking rules. Would to come ... you don't always have of recommendation! If you need However, selling them back to have the new dorms, Seastar and students walking across Route 9 to live with your best friends. one for a job, internship or any­ the bookstore is very convenient the business department. Eight to really fall under the jurisdiction ,.:f t's miserable to be a slob living thing else, the best time to ask is if you want some quick cash. three: close, but not close enough. If of security? Isn't it more of a Bid­ With a neat freak or vise versa, right at the end of the semester. 9. Forget all the bad stuff that we don't have many places to cross deford police issue, as it is a state no matter how close you may You'll get a better letter if the might have happened this year. to, we probably want be jaywalking owned road? Maybe that would be be. Roommate tension can get teachers have you fresh in their In 20 years you're not going to just for the fun of it. No one re­ the next best solution. Asking a po­ in the way of your friendship, memory from the semester and remember the argument you had ally plays chicken anymore either, lice officer to wait down there for ,o pick to live with people that they ran still remember details with your roommate or the test right? fifteen minutes in between classes you get along with and that like about your work ethic and per­ you completely bombed. You're Well, what about the safety as­ and ticket students who jaywalk ,imilar living situations as you sonality. Just make sure you give also not going to remember the pect of it. Are tw-o sidewalks safer may be a viable solution. Probably ::lo. You may end up living with them plenty of notice, say please hours you spent on facebook so than one sidewalk? I would think not the best use of taxpayers money, your best friend because some­ and thank them at least twice go find something more produc­ so. If there isn't a sidewalk on one but if they really do ticket it would times that works out, but it's ok (when they agree to it and after tive to do. side, but are still fairly likely to walk be effective. to live with other people and they've written it). 10. Be nice to the cleaning on that side ifit's easier. What about So what is the best solution for , till be close. 5. Use ratemyprofessor.com! people and maintenance staff! during the winter? Will people find this potential jaywalking problem? 2. Senioritis is never just for It is so incredibly helpful when They work hard and deserve to a crosswalk and cross there to the Should cars just slow down a little ,eniors. Seniors probably get you are picking classes to know be respected. If you feel the need safer cleared side of the road? Prob­ bit and let students cross? Should tt the worst (rightfully so!) but a little bit about the professor to kick a hole in the wall ... grow ably not. If someone's already on people remember that classes at [ know how it feels to have that teaches it. A bad or good up. That's why the Cardio Club one side of the road, and has been UNE end around every hour and the end of the year ddrraagg teacher can make a huge differ­ has kick boxing classes. walking there for the past several should plan their commute accord­ n like it's never going to end. ence in what you take out of the 11. And finally, take advantage months, they will probably just walk ingly? Should students look both Even though it's easier said than class and how much you enjoy it. of the free transportation and in the road when the side is covered ways before they cross the street? .ione, TRY not to lose all mo­ Also talk to upperclassman, or enjoy what Biddeford has to of­ in snow or mud. That doesn't sound All of these sound like the best, ivation. Unfortunately classes people that have already taken fer. . . it shouldn't take very long too much safer to me. cheapest and easier ideas. But, re­ 1ust get harder toward the end the class to find out more about to see everything ;-). A sidewalk though, a sidewalk ally, would you want to slow down f the semester and everything the professors. would be plowed, cleared and most for a pedestrian in the road? iles up, so keep the same pace 6. Take advantage of the nice definitely not in the road. Based on ou've had all semester or you'll weather. Living on the quad is this quick, fact less, but very sensible et behind. It's extrero<;:ly over- gte;,i.t in the spring because ev- explanation of mine, many will con-