University of Southern Maine USM Digital Commons Free Press, The, 1971- Student Newspapers 4-7-2008 The Free Press Vol. 39, Issue No. 19, 04-07-2008 Sarah Trent University of Southern Maine Follow this and additional works at: https://digitalcommons.usm.maine.edu/free_press Recommended Citation Trent, Sarah, "The Free Press Vol. 39, Issue No. 19, 04-07-2008" (2008). Free Press, The, 1971-. 46. https://digitalcommons.usm.maine.edu/free_press/46 This Book is brought to you for free and open access by the Student Newspapers at USM Digital Commons. It has been accepted for inclusion in Free Press, The, 1971- by an authorized administrator of USM Digital Commons. For more information, please contact [email protected]. ALTERNATIVE SPRING USM BECOMES ‘STAR’ SEX ON DVD BREAK PAGE 3 PAGE 4 PAGE 12 ATHLETES DO SPRING BREAK TOO Volume 39, Issue 19 April 7, 2008 PAGE 17 UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MAINE 24 ‘weather “The more the community sees the school as a key engine to the future of the region, more positive things will happen.” events’ later –Robert Blackwood, Chair of the Board of Visitors David O’Donnell Staff Writer USM’s Board of Visitors gives In the fi nal days of March, Portland’s snowfall total topped 100 inches for the season – that’s 30 above the yearly average, and a marked departure from last year’s report on university’s future mild winter. So far, this has been the 14th snowiest in the city’s history, and USM has experienced plenty of delays, cancellations and annoy- ances. But don’t blame it for any of our Matt Dodge budget woes. News Editor Last summer, Facilities Management began fi elding bids Just before campus cleareded from local paving contractors, out for vacation, the USMM who turn to plowing snow during Board of Visitors presented a TheThe their slow winter months. The bids report on the future of the uni-ni- BoardBoard constitute a fi xed rate for the entire versity. ofof VisitorsVisitors im-imim- season, and are typically based on The report, called thehe servesserves asas an ad-ad- plementationplementation an estimated 15 snowstorms. “Southern Maine Imperativeve vocacy ggrouproup forfor upup toto the uni- Regardless of what follows, the II,” calls on the local com-m- USMUSM and includes mem- versity.versity. price sticks, and the lowest bidder munity to make a substantialial bers of the business, legal Despite currentcurrent walks away with the prize. investment in the university,ty, andand educationaledducational cocommunitiesmmunities budgetbudget concerns,concerns, the Over the winter of 2006-07, it which they think is in the bestest eighteight in Maine. Many on the board BoardB df of Visitor’sVii ’ recommen- was the contractors who clearly interests of both the region recommendations for the are alumni. dations do not focus solely emerged with the better deal. and the school. growth and health of the uni- Citing USM as the eco- on getting the school back on Not so this winter – so far, there The Imperative II comes versity. nomic and cultural driver of fi rm fi nancial footing. Rather, have been 24 “weather events.” eight years after the fi rst These goals include increas- the region, the 28-page report the report sets forth long-term So the term “winning bidder” Imperative. It has been called ing research and development, outlines how a “healthy USM goals which aim to boost the may be used lightly. a “report card,” but it also re- earning national distinction, leads to a healthy region, reputation of USM. For the 2007-08 school year, defi nes goals and sets new ex- and improving retention. which in turn leads to a healthy Investment from local busi- Glidden Excavating & Paving pectations, especially in light While the board offers some state.” nesses to ensure the success of was awarded the contract for the of the current fi nancial hole in ideas for how these might be Calling USM the “fuel in the USM can only help the univer- Portland campus, while Peter which USM has found itself. reached, it leaves fi guring out Pinkham Inc. handles Gorham. engine of economic and soci- sity, according to Blackwood. etal growth,” the report presents See VISITORS page 13 JESSICA BY MEAKIN ILLUSTRATION PHOTO See WEATHER page 13 Louraine’s ‘One Blue Pearl’ Beyond the clash of civilizations Student directs organization for Brandon McKenney Beyond the Clash of teaching about carbon credits Staff Writer Civilizations “My name is Daniel Pearl. The organization is still in de- Monday, April 7, Mary Jones I am a Jewish-American from velopmental stages but was of- Staff Writer Encino, California.” 7-9 p.m. fi cially incorporated in Maine on In his last moments, Daniel January 3 of this year. Hannaford Pearl could not escape the horror It all began on a boat, while Next fall, Rudolph hopes to he had spent the better part of his Louraine Rudolph was cruising begin teaching students at USM. Lecture Hall journalistic career spotlighting. around one of Maine’s numerous Parts of her plans include Following those forced fi nal Free bays. “planned action profi les,” per- words, Pearl would be slain by “I was sitting there on the boat sonalized plans to help both indi- Seating is limited his captors, a group of Islamic and looking at one of the most viduals and groups to reduce their militants inside Pakistan. And beautiful places in the world and carbon output. so another chapter of the Arab- knew we have to save this,” said Her primary focus will be to logue between his father, Judea Christian, and Islamic Studies at Jewish divide had been written. Rudolph, a sophomore theater teach college students, but hopes Pearl, and Islamic scholar Akbar USM. But his voice would not be si- major. one day to include high school and Ahmed. Peck believes students needs lenced. That idea spurred a dream that is elementary education. The presentation will come to to be engaged with issues such as Spurred by the media attention now becoming a reality. Rudolph Reducing your carbon output USM on Monday, April 7. this, if only for the simple real- surrounding his death, Pearl’s is now the executive director of doesn’t have to be costly or time The event will be a moderated ity that Americans are no longer family would quickly found the “One Blue Pearl,” a non-profi t consuming, something Rudolph dialogue with questions from the immune to the bloodshed that has Daniel Pearl Foundation in an organization looking to save the wants people to know. It can be audience in an effort to create a consumed so much of the world. effort to continue his work of world one person at a time. as simple as turning your car off frank and respectful discourse Peck is also confi dent that stu- fostering constructive dialogue “Our mission is to educate instead of leaving it idling. about a very fi ery topic. dents will attend, citing crowds of people about offsetting their between Jews and Muslims. “It is one of the fl ash-points of close to 1,000 at two previous pro- carbon output,” said Rudolph. Part of that effort includes our 21st century,” says Abraham See LOURAINE page 13 a lecture tour, featuring a dia- Peck, Director of Jewish, See BEYOND page 13 2 Th e Free Press | April 7, 2008 NEWS Campus Events Monday April 7 more information contact Gillian Schwartz from Northwestern please contact yoorilawson@hot- Student Senate Meeting- Free Press Budget Meeting- Britt 207-775-2126. University will present this lec- mail.com. Weekly meeting/ Room 403, Want to write? Want to tell us ture that is sponsored by USM’s Luther Bonney Hall, Portland what we should be writing? All Tuesday April 8 English Department. Free and Maine Pirg Meeting- Weekly campus/ 2:30pm-4:30pm/ Call Club Volleyball Team, Guys are welcome./ 92 Bedford Street, open to the public/ University meeting/ 7pm-8pm/ Woodbury 228-8501 for more information. and Girls- weekly meetings Portland Campus/ 5pm-6pm/ For Events Room, Glickman Family Campus Center Student on Tuesdays and Sundays/ Hill more information email Sarah Library, Portland campus/ Involvement Desk, Portland. Seminar Series, Copyright gym-Costello Sports Complex, Trent at [email protected]. 4:15pm-6:15pm/ For more infor- Laws-”Media, Technology and Gorham Campus/ 7pm-9pm/ For mation please call 780-4291. Gorham Events Board Animation Graphics”- The more information Please email Mock Interviewing with Meeting- Weekly meeting to plan Center for Law & Innovation and Dani Netland at dnetland@maine. Employer Representatives- Student Group STAND- events for the Gorham campus/ the Maine Center for Creativity rr.com. Students will meet with employers Movie Night: “A Devil Came On SIAC(Husky Hut)-Gorham/ are co-hosting a series of seminars individually to practice their inter- Horseback” - Genocide in Darfur/ 7pm-9pm/ For more information focusing on how copyright laws Free Press Writing viewing skills. They will receive 10 Bailey Hall, Gorham Campus/ please contact aschwartz@usm. affects various creative works. Workshop- Weekly meeting/92 valuable feedback from local em- 7pm-8pm. maine.edu. Admission: $5 for students/fac- Bedford Street, Portland Campus/ ployer representatives. Open to ulty, $10 for the general public, 5pm-6pm/ For more information all majors./ School of Business, and $20 for attorneys seeking email Sarah Trent at sarah.trent@ 113 Luther Bonney Hall, Portland Thursday April 10 Friday April 11 CLE credit/ Moot Courtroom- yahoo.com. USM Job Fair- Sponsored by Physics Club- Pizza Party!/ Campus/ 5:30pm-7pm/ Students USM School of Law, Portland/ Career Services and Professional Science Building Rm 250, Portland must RSVP to Melissa Burns at 3:30pm-5pm/ Please pre-register Model United Nations Life Development.