Established 2007 N ...... R'EASTER NEWS

Make a Dif­ Setting the Re­ ference, Be a cord Straight Mentor on Housing BY ANDREW FREDETTE BY MICHAEL CAMPINELL Nor'easter Staff Nor'easter Staff

Have you ever wondered Right after the hous­ what it would be like to have a ing selection for the 2009 - 2010 mentor when you where growing school year happened, rumors up? Wonder what the experience starting spreading like wildfire. might do for you and the experi­ This article is to help set those ru­ ence you might gain? Growing mors straight. Information in this up is a part of life that not ev­ article was received from Jennifer eryone wants to do. But there are Deburro-Jones, the Director oJ ways to revert to your child hood Residential Life at UNE. She and and feel like a kid again. UNE is I have spoke on several occasions running a mentor program with about the many different aspects the College Community Men­ of housing at UNE and she has toring Program. also sent me answers to specific The program consists of 55 questions about the housing se­ mentors right now who are all lection process and what is hap­ UNE students, and the group of TY GOWEN, NOR'EASTER NEWS pening next year. BUSH CENTER: George H.W. and Barbara Bush address UNE at the dedication ceremony on October 3, 2008. children they work with are any One of the first rumors is that where from kindergarten all the housing selection numbers are way to 8th grade. The age of the International Center not actually random. The hous­ mentees ranges from 5 years old ing selection numbers are indeed to 13 years old. BY MARISSA SIMOES "As the university is growing, whole. random. All students who are There are about 100 chil­ Nor'easter Staff as the world is changing it's im­ Center supporter and travel showing that they are returning to dren in the program right now portant that we give our students extraordinaire, Provost Jacque housing by filling out their hous­ that come from Biddeford, As the University of the perspective to understand the Carter believes, "The student of ing selection intent form (a form Saco, Portland, and Kennebunk. New England continues to ex­ world better," she explained. today is going to graduate and filled out by all residential students Through the CCMP, UNE part­ pand, one new direction it is The program surfaced when work in what we call the 'age of in January) are assigned a random ners with agencies such as the heading toward is the interna­ it was brought to the administra­ information.' The information is number known as a PIDM. These Northern York Country Yl\1CA tional. The International Center tions attention that there was not connecting us to the world. Two numbers are then grouped by aca­ Kids Out program, Northern of Education is the newest addi­ enough of an infrastructure to en­ big things we need to stay fo­ demic year, randomized within York Country Yl\1CA Com­ tion to the university's mission, able and support international ex­ cused on now are technology and that gr'?up, and then checked to munity Connections program, designed to prepare students for periences for students outside of globalization. If we can fuse that make sure there are no mistakes. Biddeford Primary School, Al­ the ever changing world. the College of Arts and Sciences. into our curriculum and into our These are the numbers that stu­ ternative Education program Director of the program While the study abroad office student experience, they will have dents are assigned and use for of Biddeford Middle School and Study Abroad Coordinator, was duly capable of making CAS the tools they will need to not be housing selection. (BMS), BMS Civil Rights Team, Trisha Mason, has taken on the students' dreams of international restricted to just one place, like Another rumor that arose is BMS Homework Club, BMS program in hopes of making the travel come true, it was not so for Maine." surrounding break housing. The Student Assistance Team, John University of New England not other UNE students. The Inter­ Mason hopes that the Cen­ only dorm used for break housing F. Kennedy Kindergarten Center only a national institution, but an national Center of Education was ter will open up opportunities is East Hall. This is done to Please see MENTORS, page 2 international one as well. set up to serve the university as a Please see INTL, page Please see HOUSING, page 3 3rd Annual Relay For Life at UNE a Success

BY ERICA HATCH support for the people who have Nor'easter Staff battled, the people who still are battling, and the people who have On Friday, March 20th at lost loved ones from this horrible six p.m., twenty-eight teams, and disease. over two-hundred and fifty par­ As of seven o'clock that night, ticipants entered the gymnasium the participants had raised over on the Biddeford campus ofUNE 18,000 dollars for the American to take part in an over-night event Cancer Society! But that wasn't called the Relay for Life. the end of the fundraising. The Relay for Life is a fundraiser teams continued to fundraise af­ that has happened for twenty­ ter the night of the relay. five years all across the country in Registration for the relay benefit of the American Cancer began at five o'clock p.m., where Society. team members checked in and The purpose is to raise mon­ the survivors were given medals. ey and awareness, but it is also The Relay was set in motion by BRIANA WHITE, CONTRIBUTOR there to symbolize the hope and Please see RELAY, page 2 RELAY FOR LIFE: People gather outside the campus center to celebrate, fight back and remember cancer fighters and survivors.

MORENEWS Features/A&E: Sports: EDITORIAL: Gender Gap, page 2 Meet Jacque Carter, page 5 Men's LAX, page page 9 Hate Crimes, page 14 Students Advocate for Professor, page 2 New Mascots, page 5 Year in Review, page 9 Housing Fiasco, page 16 Security Blotters, page 4 Radio UNE, page 12 lntramurals, page 10 Letter to the Editor, page 15 Vagina Monologues, page 12 Softball, page 11 2 NEWS NOR'EASTER NEWS MONDAY, APRIL 27, 2009 RELAY ten dollars. The luminarias were were laps that had themes like MENTORS guidelines for that. You have to CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 placed around the planted area in Cinderella's masquerade, beach CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 commit yourself to the program front of the campus center, ~ong lap, 80's celebrities, and even an for a year and you have to be in the the first lap at six o'clock p.m.. At the walkway, and in an open area ice cream lap! During the relay, of Biddeford, Biddeford Inter­ mentor program to start the year, six-thirty there was an opening to spell out "HOPE." there were also a couple events mediate School, Consolidated if you have citizenship in second ceremony which was followed by The luminaria ceremony like Open Mic Night and a Wii School of Kennebunkport, Sea semester you cant join just to join a very emotional and conquer­ Road School ofKennebunk,Mid­ and get your hours done, you ac­ ing survivor lap. Then later on, at dle School of the Kennebunks, tually have to make sure that you eleven o'clock, the luminaria cer­ Crossroads Youth Center of Saco, can devote time to a child for a emony was held outside. Sanford Kids Club, and Project full academic year. Luminarias are little paper SAFE and SMART of Portland. Alicia Tonks said "it's re­ bags that friends, family, and sur­ The program is set up so that warding" talking about the pro­ vivors decorated in remembrance students from UNE can come gram and continued saying "it's a and honor. Each bag had its own and participate in the community good time to relax and get away story, its own dedication, and its around the campus, and provide from school''. a consistent, reliable adult role This is her third year doing models for the children. "UNE the mentor program, and is very students help the children they impressed by the way that the pro­ are working with to develop into gram is ran and how successful it BRIANA WHITE, CONTRJBUTOR confident, competent, and con­ is. The program is a great success RELAY FOR LIFE: One of the many teams that spent their night walking around tributing members of society." and the students that are involved the gym. The mentor's responsibilities in it love doing it, and have a great are very simple and easy to do. You time working with the children, was a very important, and a very tennis tournament that were each have to commit one to two hours and the children have a great time emotional, part of the night. This held in the hang. In the gym, a week to mentor at the mentor­ working with the mentors. was when everyone got together there was a game of limbo, and a ing site for one academic year. You If you are interested in join­ for a moment of silence for those name-that-celebrity contest. have to attend a mandatory two ing the mentoring program who have passed and for those This was the third year that hour training before mentoring here at UNE or have questions still battling cancer. This was also UNE has taken part in the Re­ occurs. Attend periodic reflection about it contact Melissa Grove when people got together to share lay, thanks to Danielle Demers sessions. Provide a positive role at [email protected], or contact BRIANA WHITE, CONTRJBUTOR stories and talk about why they who brought the Relay to UNE model for a child. Assist mentees her at (207)602-2294, you can RELAYFORLIFE: Part of the lumi­ narios celebration. are participating. Sarah Pendle­ in the first place. Many people with academic work. also visit the website at www.une. ton, a first time participant and a on the planning committee said Join mentees in extracur­ edu/ccmp, and fill out the interest own special meaning. The bags me¥1ber of the planning commit­ that they were excited that there ricular activities. Give mentee form that is a link on the side of were weighed down with sand tee, said, "I decided to take part in were more participants this year and CCMP coordinator advance the page. and a candle was placed in the it because in recent years I have than ever! They hope to have even notice when missing a session, middle. The lighting of the can­ known quite a few people that more participation from the stu­ and do not see mentees outside of dles inside of the luminarias were have been diagnosed with can­ dents and the community in the mentoring site. You can also use a symbol of hope for those still cer and I thought this would be a years to come. the mentoring program for your fighting. They were also a way to great way to show my support of 15 hours of community service raise money for the Relay because them." that is required for the citizen­ each bag required a donation of Throughout the night, there ship class. But there are also some Students Advocate on Pro­ The Gender Gap at UNE BY LACREASHAJOHNSON cannot be said for the females. us girls and the drama that comes fessor's Behalf Nor'easter Staff The different ratio of males and with women. BY MARISSA SIMOES ielle Ripich, bringing their concerns females affects the social atmo­ Jenna Cappucci believes, Nor'easter Staff to her attention. There are approximately 6.8 sphere of the campus as well. Stu­ "That the demographic of the According to Psychology ma­ billion people in the world. In the dents feel that dating is difficult campus would be more appeal­ It has been less than two months jor and USG Representative Alyssa U.S. there are roughly 306 million because of the disproportion. It's ing to incoming students if ra­ since Psychology Professor, Dr. Jen­ Bogacki, "Each student contributed people, and the male to female every woman or man for them­ tio were balanced." She makes a nifer Wieselquist, was negatively different aspects of their experi­ ratio is nearly fifty-fifty. Females selves. valid point. During a tour I gave, reviewed by th.~ Reappointment, ence with Dr. Wieselquist in order make up fifty seven percent of the The imbalance also affects a prospective student asked what Promotion and Tenure Committee to show how she has been an ef­ college population in the US. This living conditions. Last year there the ratio was. When I told her, at the University of New England. fective professor, as well has always increase in females getting higher were twenty three females on my she looked at me with despair What this means, is that the faculty been available to students' and has education is due to disassembly of floor and only six males. Frankly, and asked if this was obvious. It's review committee recommended to provided support and encourage­ the female stereotype. this created chaos and mayhem. funny that a prospective student the president that Dr. Wieselquist ment throughout students' academic Universities all over the Twenty three women sharing only on campus for an hour could be denied tenure. Yet, students have years." country have been experiencing three stalls, three sinks, and one see the imbalance. already begun banding together, ad­ Wieselquist's tenure is being disproportion in their male to fe­ large mirror is just asking for a The male to female ratio is vocating on Wieselquist's behalf appealed and reviewed by President male ratio. UNE is no exception, mess and traffic jams. As much an important part of campus life Jr ,w . .·.. I "When we heard about the Ripich, but the students' work is far there's a drought and unfortu­ decision to deny Professor Wi­ from finished. Bogacki, with the nately it's not raining men. eselquist's tenure," psychology ma­ support of her colleagues, is working The female population is I l_J k jor Rachel Olinger explained, "we diligently to amend the tenure pro­ around sixty five to seventy per­ decided that we wanted to have the cess. cent, while the male population is student voice heard about how qual­ "I feel as if students' don't have thirty to thirty five percent. The ified and deserving she was." enough input in the process," said ratio difference impacts the school Outraged by what they saw Bogacki, "Therefore I am working in a variety of ways and is noticed as an unfair rejection, the students on trying to change this aspect for by everyone. This has many asking pulled together their resources and future professors who are up for ten- the question, primarily the ladies began lobbying for Wieselquist. ure. " and some of the men, where's the They immediately began circulating Olinger seconded that opinion, beef? The reality is the beef is not a petition that called for the sup­ stating that, "The students are the here. port of "Dr. Jennifer Wieselquist in ones who know the professors the With no football team, track her appeal for a tenured position in best, so we feel that we should be a and field and varsity baseball, PERRI F1NE, NOR'EASTER NEWS the Psychology department at the large part of the tenure decision pro­ males are less prominent at UNE. GIRLS vs. BOYS: A typical group ofUNE students, notice the outnumbering of girls to boys. University of New England." The cess." It seems like the lack of typically students collected 14-0 signatures in Decisions are obviously still to male dominated sports may be as I love my female camaraderie, because it affects every aspect; one week alone, all from students be made and the students' impact is one of the causes of the inequal­ living in such a small space and dating, sports, facilities, atmo­ who knew Wieselquist in some re­ yet to be seen. ity. Many male prospective stu­ having that much estrogen on sphere and more. Hopefully, as spect. dents ask about these sports and the floor was like Black Friday UNE continues to grow, so will Then, on March 18, 2009, eight "This article was not intended to appraise or are disappointed by their absence. at peak hours. I can only imagine the male population, creating a critique the University's decisionbut to high- students from the Psychology De­ Males who are here must love liv­ how the guys felt having to share ying and yang of testosterone and light a group of students with a voice. partment met with President Dan- ing in the land ofladies! The same their bathroom and showers with estrogen. MONDAY, APRIL 27, 2009 NOR'EASTER NEWS NEWS J HOUSING CONTINUED FROM PAGE I

conserve heat and electricity, keep students together and to keep students near the housing office. Many also believe that athletes get to live in East Hall right off the bat. This is also untrue. Any student can apply for break hous­ ing if that student has a fair rea­ son for it. This can include ath­ letes who have games or practices during break, such as the basket­ ball teams, students who cannot travel home due to distance and a limited number of students who EVERYDAY AT have jobs during the break. These students then get to pick their rooms in East Hall first, but there is a catch. Students who decide to choose their rooms early because Bebe~s of break housing, do not get to select their rooms as a group. If choosing a room as a group is a priority, these students are then put into the regular housing se­ t.,~::;~:: I lection process and do not get pri­ ority as break housing students. EMELINE EMERY, NOR'EASTER NEWS Now BOOKING Furthermore, out of all the stu­ SOUTH HALL: The predominately sophomore housing will be home to juniors as dents who said they would need well come next fall. holiday, birthday & break housing, only 55% of them means that students are agreeing A fourth is to live with a family CHRISTMAS parties. actually decided to choose their to live on campus for three years member within a one hour drive. rooms early and choose as an in­ unless they meet one of a few ex­ Finally, students who have com­ LIVE ENTERTAINMENT, dividual, not as a group. pectations which will be explained pleted 90 or more credits at the The next series of rumors are below. The reason for the three start of the school year are eligible Friday & Saturday. about the current wait list and a year housing requirement is that it to break the three year housing junior release. The wait-list is cur­ has been found that students who requirement. S und ay Trivia Night rently at 71 students. This num­ live on campus for three years are Housing is not an easy area. starting at 7pm ber is also expected to decrease as more likely to graduate and more Many students have problems housing takes room change forms, likely to become involved in their with it and many will try to do learns about students not return­ campus. whatever they can to get the room Our delicious Mexican ing, and puts students into rooms There are exceptions to the they want. However, the best way that have an empty bed. The wait­ three year housing requirement. to deal with any problems you are food is as fast as it is fresh! list last year was about 50 students The first is proving that staying having wh:h housing is to go to (hut on[y as spiry as you umnt it to he.) so the housing department is not on campus is a financial burden. the housing office and politely set Co'lne infor LUNCH OR expecting 71 students on a wait­ The housing department checks up an appointment to talk about list to be a problem. with the financial aid office who your situation. The Department D INNER SPECIALS or take The idea of a junior release is either recommends yes or no that of Residential Education is very out a 'lneal for the 'U.Jhole also being discussed by many stu­ a student can leave campus. An­ willing to work with students to fa'1nily to enjoy at ho'lne. dents. Since housing is very confi­ other exception is those in a do­ make sure their time at UNE is dent that there is enough room on mestic partnership. This means beneficial and enjoyable. campus for 71 students, a junior living with a significant other and release is very unlikely because a being able to show proof of this junior release would then result in relationship (shared bills, credit empty beds this fall. When stu­ cards, bank accounts etc): A third dents come to UNE and agree to way to avoid the three year hous­ be residential students, they sign ing requirement is being 22 years .IIPPETIIERS I a three year housing contract. This old at the start of the school year. MJ\.RGA!!~U-5 ""' ... "' Bidde:ford's only 2-FER ·~. • TUESDAY Seaside Dining :. IS BACK! "' Lunc h & Dinner served daily, closed M ondays

2-fe r Tuesdays Get 2 dinners for s19.95. Choose from 8+ entrees. Homemade soups and desserts -- SPECIALS DAILY -- 122 HILLS BEACH RD., BIDDEFORD • 284-6000 BEER, WINE & TAKE-OUT AVAILABLE NEW FALL HOURS: LUNCH 11 :30-2:00 • DINNER 5:00-8:30 Open Year Visit our website at buffleheadsrestaurant.com Round! 4 NEWS NOR'EASTER NEWS MONDAY, APRIL 27, 2009

INTL CONTINUED FROM PAGE I for all UNE students. In regards the near future, Mason hopes, handle visas for undergradu­ well. is in the world and where our, to the University of New Eng­ UNE students will be able to ate and graduate students, and The Center is looking to students need to be." land's College of Osteopathic do their rotations in Mexico as even immigration permits. Ac­ expand UNE's partnerships in "We have a big job ahead of Medicine, Mason believes that well. cording to both Mason and Dr. other nations, including but of us," she says, "but it's exciting!" someday soon, COM students In addition to the benefits Carter, none of that was being course not limited to Mexico, will be able to take a large part for UNE students, future in­ done in a centralized way prior Israel, China and Australia. A of their education interna­ ternational students coming to the Center. beneficial partnership has al­ "*When you're ready to go in­ tional. The Center has already to UNE will benefit as well. This coming summer, a ready been established with the ternational, visit Trisha Mason established an international The Center will be a resource website will open that will be a Technologico de Monteray in on the first floor of Decary, rotations program; a student for incoming international "one stop shop" for all your in­ Cuernavaca Mexico. directly across from the Com­ from Mexico is currently in students, faculty and research­ ternational needs. A quarterly Mason hopes to become puter Lab or e-mail her, Tma­ Lewiston working in rota­ ers to use. It will support Ful­ report of all the international "an advocate that helps the [email protected]. tions, thanks to the Center. In bright exchanges for faculty, goings-on will be published as university understand where it UNE SECURITY BLOTTER August 1- October 5 PHOTO OF THE MONTH 3/24/09 4/8/09 student injured while playing basket­ At approximately 1:00 am, security Featherman Hall 911 call at 12:45 ball. was requested to respond back to the pm. office to meet with the local Police 4/17/09 Department to reference a legal mat­ 4/9/09 Student was driving to endanger. ter with a UNE student. Smoking station fire in lot 18 around midnight. 4/18/09 3/27/09 Student reports a suspicious vehicle Locker room attempt of theft. 4/10/09 followed her to Biddeford Campus. Fire at Alfond. 3/28{09 4/19/09 Dog in Alfond study room. 4/10/09 A baseball struck a vehicle in the An obscene gesture was made by a street. 3/28/09 student on hills beach road. Assisted area coordinator in an inci­ 4/20/09 dent that involved a student punch­ 4/12/09 At approximately 5:00 pm, vehicles ing a hole in a wall in east hall. At 7:15 am the portable bench on the were egged in lot 15. home team side of the women's soft­ 3/31/09 ball field was on its back. 4/20/09 Hit and run was reported in lot 16 Student reported missing by friends. 4/12/09 3/31/09 Vandalism in Freddy Hall. 4/20/09 Student came to security office to re­ Fire alarm activation in East Hall. port that they had received harassing 4/12/09 phone calls. Freddy Hall fire extinguisher on front 4/21/09 lawn Student twisted her ankle in stairwell 4/2/09 of Assisi hall. Visitor fell in health center. 4/13/09 Reckless driver in lot 18. 4/3/09 -University of New England Student's arm grabbed by unknown 4/14/09 Department of Safety and Security male at campus center. Dispatched to campus center for a Biddeford Police Dispatches APRIL 9-APRIL 14 80 year old vomiting and di­ description of the suspect arrhea. Kids on the other side of the vehicle during those reports, fence hanging around, caller's matches the vehicle that was Upon calling the school they wife thinks they are "huffing" just noted in the area. Vehicle are advising there is a little they are hiding in the trees last seen operating onto Rt. 9 boy in the lobby that may with a paper bag. from Hills Beach Rd. Male have done it. Secretary is ad­ subject was attacked while vising that there is no emer­ Skunk in a trap. leaving Mulligans. During the gency fight, his pinky was bitten off. Comfort Suites advising that They are out front of Mulli­ 78 year old vomiting and di­ they have two male subjects gans. They are looking for the EMELINE EMERY, NOR'EASTER NEWS WHAT IS IT?: Can you identify the mystery object located on the University Cam­ arrhea. in Room 302, smoking mari­ piece of the pinky. Suspect pus? The answer will be published in the next issue of the Nor'easter News! juana. Both subjects are refus­ unknown at this time. Unit will be out with this ve­ ing to leave the premises. Do you want to advertise hicle reference to erratic op­ SMM C advising they re­ eration in the McDonald's UNE Security advising that ceived a call about a female with Nor'easter News? parking lot. they noted a White Ford being transported by a silver Ranger, bearing either, NY Honda Odyssey who is cur­ Reporting a male subject that or VT registration operating rently giving birth. Head is is extremely intoxicated. Blue in a slow manner on cam­ out. jeans, brown shirt, gray hair pus. UNE is on heightened with pony tail. alert after receiving reports Caller would like to report his of a male subject approaching house having been hit with States her medications female students on campus paintballs. Contact our Ad Department Today! were stolen from the mail­ attempting to solicit sexual noreaster. [email protected] box. acts. UNE advised that the NOR'EASTER NEWS 5 MONDAY, APRIL 27, 2009 FEATURES MEET THE PROVOST: A Glimpse of Dr.Jacque Carter

BY TYLER GOWEN & always so high up in the ranks. hobby, and became a very success­ MANDYWERTMAN "I started my career here ful career. Nor'easter Staff teaching Marine Biology and other · Dr. Carter studied at a University in courses in biology." Virginia, but spent a lot of his time A farm boy growing up in Il­ It was, of course the ocean doing research in Latin America. linois, he had dreams of California. that drew him to his home here at "I took an international, study He enjoyed the outdoors; he came UNE. Eighteen years ago, when he abroad course to Belize, which is a equipped with a "can of worms, a first came to interview, he recalls small country on the Yucatan Pen­ fishing pole and a bicycle." But, it being shocked by how small the insula, they have an outstanding was hundreds of miles away from university was. At that time, there barrier reef and I wanted to study inland Illinois where his true calling were only two educational build­ coral reef fish," he recalled. lay, in the ocean. The years passed ings, Stella Maris and Decary. But, That trip, he says, pretty much and he grew up. And soon, he went he said as he turned to his postcard- sealed his fate. He went on to con­ to answer that call. He went on to - esque view of the Saco River, "look tinue his study of tropical water see the world, exotic places like Be­ out my window right here, I was a fish, researching in Ecuador (until lize and the Bahamas. But, instead Marine Biologist. It was just mag­ the nation joined OPEC and the of settling on the west coast like he nificent geography." US cut off all relations and unfor­ had dreamed, he ended up at a very After a few years of dedicated tunately all of Dr. Carter's funding) small university nestled up against teaching he became Department and the Bahamas. the Atlantic. Chair. A few years more and he Despite his pull toward the That university was the Univer­ would become Dean and eventu­ west, his "career anchored itself on sity of New England and that boy ally Provost. the eastern seaboard." was Doctor Jacque Carter, Provost "As the University grew,"Dr. Carter After his studies were com­ and Vice President of Academic UNE COMMUNICATIONS explained, "I grew with it." plete, he got a job with the New Affairs at UNE. JACQUE CARTER: UN E's provost But there was so much life for York Zoological Society in the Provost, you ask? Fear not, oversee all of the academic pro­ In other words, Dr. Carter is Dr. Carter before his life at UNE. Bronx as a field biologist stationed students; even Dr. Carter admitted grams, the academic budgets, the the top of the line. He works along­ He went to college just hours in the Caribbean. He returned to that until he became involved with university's strategic plan, its goals side President Danielle Ripich, the from his home in Illinois. "I had no Belize to work, this time with his the administration, he had very and objectives. He has to deal with Academic Deans and the office of big dreams or plans," he joked. He wife and son. little idea of what a provost was. space allocation and faculty devel­ Student Affairs. ended up going into biology so he "We lived like Robinson Cru­ A provost is the chief academic opment, working to improve and Dr. Carter has been working at could study something related to soe," Dr. Carter joked. officer of the university. It is the support better teaching and better the University of New England for his one love, fishing. But that love During this time, he was in responsibility of the provost to8 scholarship. an impressive 18 years, but he wasn't turned into much more than just a Please see JACQUE, page 8 BOOKREVIEW No More Stormin'Norman? BY RAMIN EDMOND triggered the whirlwind of drugs, be the moment where Hamilton BY AJFREDETTE not actually figured out what they Nor'easter Staff alcohol and estrangements from his changed from the drug addict he Nor'easter Staff are going to do with the mascot, family that changed his life forever. described to the All-Star baseball they still have to tally up the votes "My name is Josh Hamilton, I was impressed the most by player fans marvel over. Coming into UNE as a from the survey they sent out, and and I'm a drug addict."The story of the way that Hamilton did not This is an inspiring story for all freshman and looking at the mas­ than go over what the new mascot Josh Hamilton, as told by himself hold back any detail of his story as readers who have ever battled with cot that was presetited in front of might be and what it might look and ESPN The Magazine senior he told it in such a humbling fash­ any sort of addiction. You don't have me, the first thing that came to like. It is also a possibility that writer Tim Keown, is about a man ion. He described every moment to be a sports fan to enjoy this book, my mind was that it looked like they will just keep the Norman with all the talent in the world who and feeling he had during his battle for it takes place more off the field a California Raisin, and nothing and try to improve his appearance hits rock bottom when his drug use with drugs from spending almost than it does on it. His story takes us near what I thought a Nor'easter a little bit. The mascot change takes over his life and leads to sus­ all of his four million dollar sign­ from the mansion that he bought should look like. is not something that students pensions from baseball that pile up ing bonus on crack, to stealing his for his parents after being drafted to A lot of the incoming fresh­ might want now though. Kim Al­ over the span of four years. His re­ fiance's engagement ring to trade it the Devil Rays, to the trailer parks man thought of the same exact len briefly explained to me that markable story is one that inspires in for an eight ball of cocaine. He where he would stay to do drugs for thing and Junior Justin Maddox the UNE community seems to many because it is not only true, was as down to earth and honest days at a time despite his wife and explained to me that he thought be picking the new and improved but it also is told by a seemingly as anyone could ask for, and de­ two daughters worrying over where of Stormin' Norman as looking Norman. Maybe the student body untouchable figure, an All-Star spite the obvious embarrassment he was. something like "weather vomit." is afraid and doesn't want to see professional athlete, who fell vic­ for some of the decisions he made, There are many significant With the increase of the student Norman leave after the newest tim to a temptation that any typical Hamilton spoke of how he felt it moments involving the baseball population and the emergence designs they saw. person could face. was his responsibility to share his aspect of Hamilton's life. In one of the sports programs, students The options for the UNE At the young age of 17, Josh story to others who are victims to moment he describes growing up want a change and want to have community to choose from where Hamilton was selected first overall addictions. "I have been given a as a six year old who plays on the a mascot that doesn't look like in depth drawings and examples. in the 1999 Major League Baseball platform to tell my story" he said in eleven year old Little League team, "vomit." We all want something The first option is a renewed Draft by the Tampa Bay Devil Rays the book, "I pray every night I am a and another where he reflects upon that everyone who is involved Norman. It is based off the cur­ aliead of a long list of great players good messenger." his. first visit to Tropicana Field in the UNE community can be rent costume, with a human head, including Josh Beckett and Justin Throughout the entire book, I when he beat the notorious slugger proud of, and not commonly con­ cloud formation on the top of Morneau. He described himself as found myself rooting for this guy Jose Conseco in a home run derby fused with one of th~ California the head with lightning bolt sun­ being somewhat of a celebrity in his and hoping that he could finally in front of his teammates just two Raisins. glasses. The new Norman has the town of Raleigh North Carolina, clean himself up. Through each one days befue graduating from high Talking briefly with Kim Al­ UNE logo in the middle of his being constantly stopped and asked of his eight stints in rehab, I was school; but the message this story len, the Athletic Director here chest, and has bolts placed on the for autographs in the hallways of waiting and hoping that this would conveys is not addressed to the at school, she said she has had side of the legs, and used as a belt his school by his classmates and be the life changing moment for sports fan. It is a story of facing a people requesting for a change buckle. The costume also has the even some of his teachers. him where he would reunite with hurdle and being able to overcome in the mascot, and she has had UNE logo in the middle of the This is someone who had it all his family and go back to playing it. It is the story of ruining ones spilt ideas about what exactly cape hanging off the back of the and seemed to be destined to be baseball. During every interaction own family, lively hood and self-re­ should be done about it. So re­ new Norman. The second cos­ one of the greatest players the game with his wife and two kids who spect just to feed an addiction, but cently with the new branding of tume was a moose costume with of baseball has ever seen, until one he had abandoned for drugs, and being able to comeback from these the school, they sent out an email a rain coat and galoshes, and a day when Hamilton suffered a mys­ through each altercation with his sorts of trials and tribulations. It is a to all students to start to vote smiling face. The moose had the terious back injury in a car accident parents who raised him to be the story that conveys the message that on the new mascot, and gave in UNE symbol on the shirt inside which kept him from playing base­ great baseball player he should have no matter how far you fall, you can depth examples of what the new the coat, and on the back of the ball for an extended period of time. been and would later become, I always "find the strength to come mascots could possibly look like. coat placed right in the middle. The frustration due to the injury would wonder if maybe this would back." Kim Allen told me that they have Please see Mascot, Page 6 6 FEATURES NOR'EASTER NEWS MONDAY, APRIL 27, 2009 MASCOT a t-shirt on with the UNE logo in CONTINUED FROM PAGE 5 the middle of the chest, and has shorts on with the UNE logo on The costume was referenced to the that as well. The Yeti is also de­ Seattle Mariners mascot from the scribed as having "Big Foot" feet. MLB. The next idea was to have With the improvement of the moose in the same clothing the athletics here at school and just have an angry face on, hope­ the increasing student popula­ fully to intimidate our opponents tion things are bound to change. and fans. The next idea for the It started with the new branding mascot was a seal. The seal had a of the school and the new design rain coat and galoshes on like the for the logo of the school. The moose, but also had a hat on as next thing might be the chang­ well. The UNE logo appears on the ing of the mascot, and it might hat the middle of the seals chest mean that there will be no more on its shirt, and on the back of the Norman patrolling the sidelines coat. The seal can be referenced to of the athletic games, and trying the San Francisco Giants mascot, to bring the school spirit to an all again coming from the MLB. The time high. The new mascot might next costume idea for the mascot not be the old Norman that we are at UNE was a lobster. It would be used to. The one who is described a blue lobster costume, and have as "vomit". Our new mascot a rain coat on. The lobster would might be something so improved have the UNE logo in the middle that everyone in the UNE com­ of the chest, and would also have munity can be proud of, and want the tail protruding out the back­ to see patrolling the sidelines of side of the costume. The final cos­ the athletic events and pumping tume idea that they came up with the crowd up. was the idea of a Yeti. The Yeti has

SEVEN REASO

1. Picking Up a Few Credits Each summer Can Help You Graduate On Time

2i SUmmer Class• = Smaller Claa Size 3i UVM's Quality CradHs Transfer Easlly

4. Houstna Avallable

5. Classes on Campus. Onllne &Worldwide

6. Summer UIs NOT One Sesslonl Classes Starting In May, June, July1 and August l:I 7. Get 15% Off summer 'Ill 1'111111 11111111 llff'llllff MONDAY, APRIL 27 2009 NOR'EASTER NEWS FEATURES 7 CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 2009 Rebecca Lindquist Occupational Therapy I am going on to the masters pro­ gram of occupational therapy here Mike Wynot at the University of New England. Next year I plan to attend gradu­ I am doing my fieldwork rotations ate school for Physical Therapy at at Houlton Regional Hospital in the University of New England. Houlton, ME in a pediatric set­ ting, and Fairlawn Rehabilitation Benjamin Lavertu Hospital in Worcester, MA . My plans for post graduation is to stay on the coast and teach high Amy Davis school English By the end of May, I will be relo­ cating to Denver, CO to work as Kassie Rae Bagley an Assistant Director with Grass­ move back to New Hampshire roots Campaigns, Inc. It is a non­ and find a job teaching, preferra­ profit organization that works to bly middle school. elect progressive candidates and pass progressive initiatives. One Rachel Mott we will work on in CO is one that Accepted into Master's of Second­ would tax oil companies more UNE COMMUNICATIONS ary Education with a Concentra­ heavily and reinvest the money COMMENCMENT: President Danielle Ripich delivers a speech at last year's commencement. tion in English at the University in green energy and education. I So I really don't have any set plan gram at UNE to receive a master's of Massachusetts, Amherst, and will be in charge of office duties - Stephanie Wheeler for next year I have a summer job degree in occupational therapy will start graduate studies right hiring staff, recruiting volunteers, I have been accepted into the lined up to work at CAMPTV a away at the end of May this year. budgeting, etc. But a large part DPT program at UNE. company that films/edits/produc­ Jen Tripp of my job is training others to es promotional videos for camps grad school for Physical Therapy Megan Scerra canvass in addition to canvassing Loralie Franklin in the surrounding area. After at UNE in the fall In the fall of next year I will be myself So, for a good part of the I am going to be attending UNE that I plan to hopefully move to matriculating to Boston Uni­ day, I will be in the field collect­ for grad school in the doctorate of California with my best friend AmandaRhan versity Medical School to enter ing signatures and donations and physical therapy program. and find a job in the film business continuing my education here at a Masters program in Mental talking to voters. or photography business ... UNE in their occupational ther­ Health and Behavioral Medicine. Nathan Furey apy masters program. I will be I will be moving to the city of Katelyn Marjomaa I am a Marine Biology and En­ Danielle Woodall graduating again in 2010 with my Boston and living the dream!! graduate school for pediatric vironmental Science double ma­ My plans for after graduation in­ masters degree in occupational physical therapy jor. In the fall I will be attending clude going to graduate school at therapy. Alexa Lopez Texas A&M University Fish and the University of North Carolina I will be going to UVM this fall Aubrey Fisher Wildlife Sciences Department for Charlotte. I will be completing a Ashley Tremblay for the Psychology/Human Be­ My plans after graduating UNE graduate school. My M.S. will be Ph.D. in nanoscale science. Next year i will be going to havioral Pharmacology Ph.D. include attending Columbia Uni­ in Fisheries Sciences. Graduate school on the Portland program versity's Masters Program in Psy­ Cassie Ames campus at the University of New chology in New York, NY. Lindsay Wood Continue on to the graduate pro- England to get my Masters in What's in Ramin's Noodle? One Last Time

ate from school, but all we can do the first month of school as most the fortitude to pursue it. Maybe because an RA camped outside is try as hard as we can and hope people do, and from that point on it's because I watch too much my door and caught me with a 12 for the best. everything is just a blur for the ESPN, and maybe I'll never make pack of Coors Light. That's when It doesn't seem all that long most part. I remember the parties it that far, but that is what I want I realized that I was missing out ago when I was moving in to Sie­ and all the cast of characters I've to do and someday that is where I on something. na hall for the start of my fresh­ run into along the way, many of want to be. Have I ever even attended a man year. My roommate was a whom I may never see again, but Changing my major to Eng­ real college party before? Prob­ little different (he believed he was from the early years I remember lish after my first semester ju­ ably not; sometimes UNE seems a vampire) and like a lot of people being pretty aimless when it came nior year pretty much locked me more like a second high school at that age I had never lived on to academics. into a fifth year at UNE. Maybe than a college, but hopefully my my own before, so naturally I was At first my major was un­ I shouldn't have partied as much future employers don't care about a little nervous. Word quickly decided, then I declared for psy­ my first two and a half years of that when they see where I re­ BY RAMIN EDMOND spread across campus as most ru­ chology my sophomore year just school and I should have figured ceived my degree. I mean sure, the Nor'easter Staff mors at UNE do that there was because I felt like I needed to ma­ out what the hell I was doing with campus is right on the beach, but a kid named Ramin living in jor in something. Eventually, I de­ my life sooner, but in the long run it's frigid outside eight months The ride is over... It hasn't ac­ Siena. Some people thought that cided that wasn't for me. I started I do think I ended up finally mak­ out of the year up here. On cam­ tually hit me yet, but in less than it was my last name while others taking business classes without ing the right decision. pus there is the Hang and now two weeks I will no longer be a thought that there was no truth to actually declaring myself as a There was a week my fresh­ Windward Cafe, but the closest college student. the story. business major, but Jim Breyley's man year where UNE wrote me thing we have to a surrounding This is a bittersweet moment. I really believe that having accounting class made me change up twice for drinking, and to save college town is Sea Star Market. I'm glad to be getting away from such a strange name drew people my mind. First of all, the guy is paper they let my mom know of Despite my complaints, UNE UNE but what's in store next? to want and come to meet me just hilarious and I do feel like if I both violations in one letter. That is getting better as it expands. I've College is supposed to be the best to ask me about it. Upon intro­ was 30 }f!ars older I could hang really ticked her off. When I left heard all about the five year plan years of your life. ducing myself to some of these out with him on a weekly basis, for school after visiting home she to have a track house and four I remember my mother tell­ kids, I would be asked all sorts but that class was brutal. Are all changed her farewell from "good more dorms across route 9 and I ing me before my freshman year, of things like, "Do you really like business classes this complicat­ luck, work hard!" to "Ramin, have to say that along with the "Ramin, enjoy it now because ramen noodles?" and "How'd you ed? Does everyone who is gifted please don't drink... please!" sudden improvement in athlet­ when it's over it's all downhill get your name? Were your parents in the art of crunching numbers That was a frustrating time. I ics, UNE doesn't seem as bad of a from there. "Well, I certainly hope digging through the food cabinet have hand writing like his? visited my friend at Bates short­ place as I once thought of it. not. I had some great times here, when your mom's water broke or Ofcourse my mom was pretty ly after, and let me tell you that Maybe I'll come back and but I'd like to believe that I have something?" One girl even made disappointed that I was a junior in those kids have it good up there. visit in 10 years or so when I get better years ahead of me. me show her my ID because she college and still had no idea what They had a beiruit game going in time off from SportsCenter, but But where will I go next? could not believe someone would I wanted to do with my life, but the laundry room, they had thirty for now I'm just hoping I don't What will I be doing? Especially name their son "Ramin". It's just a that was when I finally admitted racks of Natty Ice propping their trip on stage at graduation. with the economy the way it is, it name guys .. .it's just a name. to myself that I've always wanted doors open, and I was standing seems like a scary time to gradu- I made quite a lot offriends in to be a sports writer but never had there with $300 debt to UNE

l I 8 FEATURES NOR'EASTER NEWS MONDAY, APRIL 27, 2009 New Things At the Hang The Possibilities BY HIIARYSPENCER some right now." "We have a comment box BY AMANDA SIMMONS directly correlated to cancer Nor'easter Staff Her view was seconded by right out front," she says. ''I'd Nor'easter Staff and heart disease. Furthermore her roommate, Nor'Easter News especially like to get suggestions this study reveal that increased This time of year, college writer Erica Hatch. from vegetarians on how we can Dr, T. Colin Campbell, of rates of calcium consumption, can be, well, boring. Doing the As a Hang employee my­ improve our menu to suit their Cornell University, was invited from milk, increased the likeli­ same thing every day, and eating self, the new menu additions tastes." to UNE Monday to present hood of breast cancer, uterine the same foods every day. are a nice change, breaking the Of course, the only way to a lecture about the nutrition, cancer and osteoporosis. Not anymore. The Hang monotonous pattern of burgers really know what's new at the health, and the China Study. There have been similar and its employees are expanding and fries. And it's always nice Hang is to get over their your­ The china study was a 20-year studies that further supported the menu to save everyone from to have healthier options being self and give the new food a try! study focusing on the nutri­ this trend that protein diets the monotony these final weeks made available to our custom­ For more information visit tional effects of an animal or are directly correlated with can bring. ers." the Hang in the Campus Cen­ protein based diet. In this hour poor health. Dr. Esselstyne did Out front you can find new Not to be forg~tten, of ter on the Biddeford Campus or lecture, Dr. Campbell fractured a 20-years study on 18 victims drinks and snacks, like gummi course, are the classics. Popcorn call (207) 602-2293. the ideology of health that we of heart disease. These subjects worms and trail mix. If you're chicken salads, wraps, and of Americans hold so near to us. were placed on a plant-based craving something warm, you course the combo meals, which As a child, Campbell grew diet. Eight years prior to the can get a delicious cheesy bread. come with your choice of chips, up and worked on his family's experiment these patients ex­ The new pizza menu also in­ onion rings, or the new curly dairy farm. He was no stranger perienced 49 coronary events cludes Hawaiian, Bacon Chick­ fries. to meat, milk and protein. In requiring treatment, and in en Ranch, and Meat Lovers'. Hang supervisor Mandy his early years as a nutritional the 12 years following the ex­ The cheesy bread especially is a Wertman says she's glad to see biochemist, Campbell -like periment there have been no big hit with students. the menu expanding. She en­ the (est of the general popu­ coronary events. By restricting Freshman Sam Assarian courages students to submit latibn- believed what USDA animal protein these subjects says "The garlic cheesy bread is their own ideas for future menu (United States Department actually recovered from their amazing.. .I could really go for options. of Agriculture) has dictates heart disease and wiped out for years; that meats, dairy their cancers. and protein are required for Campbell's China Study way to an island, guided by a far off professor, but it is still the students adequate health. Throughout indicated that a plant based light house, where they were stuck that are at the heart of his profes­ his early career, Campbell's pro for three days! On another occasion, sion. research focused on the faster tein diet prevents: breast can­ a pontoon deflated in the middle of "First and foremost with every de­ and healthier development of cer, acne, Alzheimer's, depres­ troduced to conservation biology. the ocean and, with only one other cision that I make, I try to align it animal livestock. sion, cataracts, multiple scle­ He went on to help set up the first, person, he was trapped on yet an­ with our mission and that is educa­ Using his knowledge that rosis and many other health and now oldest, coral reef marine other island for two days! It was tion, which is educating you guys," "proper nutrition" required a problems. In fact, it may even park in the Caribbean in 1987. rumored that he had drowned, but Dr. Carter explained, addressing the protein rich diet, Campbell promote superior physical fit­ It wasn't all fun and games, evidently, he survived. students, "Seeing the students here began researching the effects ness. So, why is it that the however. He compares those days at But, his days of crazy adven­ is evidence that it is certainly worth that protein rich diets had. USDA is increasing the rec­ sea to "the wild west" or something tures had to end someday. His chil­ the effort." He thought that providing ommended amounts of pro­ like "Indiana Jones." There was no dren grew older and the Crusoes Still today, Dr. Carter travels to Be- an animal-based protein rich tein and fat intake to 35% and diet would decrease the cases added sugars to 25% of daily of child malnutrition and high caloric intake? Campbell sug­ rates ofliver disease seen in the gested that this could be due Philippines. But, over a ten­ to fact tH.at Dannon institute, year period Campbell realized International life sciences in­ that this animal protein did stitute, and M&M and Mars not help; in-fact, it increased bars fund the USDA. Is per­ the likelihood of developing sonal interest is causing the cancer of the liver. data to become skewed? This shocking outcome re­ Many who went to Camp­ futed the very idea of nutrition bell's lecture were inspired to that we Americans hold, and it change their diets. They were inspiration Campbell to con­ shocked by the data, and could struct the China Study. The relate it to people they know. basis of the china study indi­ Sandra Larned, of UNE's cates that animal protein and study abroad office said, "It the casein in milk are hazard­ shook up my thinking, but I ous to human health. When found myself going home and cows were given a 20% protein eating exactly as I would have diet they all died at 100 days; prior to the lecture. The only these cows h ad liver cancer. The difference was this time I felt control cows given a 5% pro­ guilty." Sandra and others like tein diet were all living at 100 her were conflicted with what days and had no indications Campbell's study attempts to of cancer. When this study prove. It goes against every­ was done using soy and wheat thing they know ... that they've protein there were no signs of learned form science. Camp­ cancer what so ever. Even in bell's experiment opens the JACQUE CARTER: his days in Belize when he worked as a coral reef conservation biologist for the New York Zoological Society in Central America (circa 1986) · the early stages of his experi­ door to many new possibilities ments, Campbell's research that have not previously con­ Coast Guard in the Caribbean at had to return home. He took a job lize quite often; taking with him was beginning to shatter the sidered. the time; boats were rusty and pre­ teaching in Pennsylvania but, "there Marine Biology students from scientifically constructed food For those who would like cautions just weren't taken. are no oceans in Pennsylvania." UNE, aiding them in their re­ pyramid. to learn more about the china "I have been on several boats That's when he ended up at UNE. search. After learning about the study go to www. tcolincamp­ that sank at sea. I look back at some And so, our story has come full cir­ "That's my story, hopefully effects of a 20% animal-based bell.org. of my younger days down there cle. there are chapters yet to be written," protein diet in cows, I was and it's amazing that I did make it While Dr. Carter has held al­ Dr. Carter concluded, evidently ex­ alarmed to hear that the USDA through some of them," he said al­ most every position possible in the hausted from having to recall the food pyramid suggested that most nostalgically. academic field, he says he has never incredibly eventful happenings of we gain 10-22% of our daily Once, a boat carrying Dr. Carter had to leave his home. "I take a lot his past. calories from protein. As a re­ and three others, including a UNE of pride and satisfaction in seeing "I have gained much more than I sult of this high protein diet, undergrad, was caught in a terrific the institution grow," he said. His have ever given by being here at the Campbell's study indicated storm. With only a flashlight and job may not entail as much student University of New England. I con­ that increased animal protein, a broken compass, they made their interaction as he had enjoyed as a sider myself a lucky man." and milk consumption were - MONDAY, APRIL 27, 2009 SPORTS NOR'EASTER NEWS 9 DirtyJobs with UNE Men's Lacrosse BY AHMED ALKADY faster, and harder than the last. Nor'easter Staff Mike Woods is the midfielder from Kittery, Maine, he trans­ Mike Rowe is the host of ferred to UNE from St. Anselm. Dirty Jobs on the Discovery "I thought it was going to take Channel. Dirty Jobs, the UNE time for me to gain the relations edition, would be hosted by the of the already established rela­ UNE Men's Lacrosse team. tionships between teammates. "This team is laying down the These guys proved me wrong. It base for UNE's first TCCC la­ all started the first week of school crosse championship. They are do­ as we scrimmaged, meanwhile we ing the 'dirty work,' 5 am practices had blessing of one ofUNE's fin­ in ice cold months ofJanuary and est, playing the bagpipes. It was a February, rain or shine, better yet great way for the team to "break snow or sleet, and working hard the ice", to get together collective­ to change the perception of our ly, in order to start understanding team on campus and throughout the thought process of each team­ the landscape of Division 3 la­ mate. In addition, it gave me the crosse, ff says Mike Woods. chance to show my teammates The men's lacrosse team is what I have to offer to the team. still winless in the highly com­ The guys made me feel part of the petitive TCCC, yet stay positive, family almost instantly." a vital part of success. "This year we have a copious "I plan on getting a "Wff to­ amount ofpure talent and athleti­ day, we play, day by day, for today EMELINE EMERY, NOR'EASTER NEWS cism. Team unity has always been because tomorrow isn't guaran­ MEN'S LAX: A member of the UNE men's lax team there, but the talent and athleti­ teed, and remember anything can cism have been the main factors happen, ff word to the wise from with 6 goals, including the game summer in the light, and winter and Nichols have yet to be played. that is making us successful this Steve Smith in relation to getting tying and winning goals. "Beat­ in the shade as author Charles They remain 5-6 excluding a for­ year," said Coach Hunt, who is their first TCCC win since the ing Lasell was a crucial moment Dickens would call it, NEC was feit by Curry College. currently at his fourth year as 8-6 win over NEC in 2006. in our season, it marked the brink their opponent. UNE's 4-0 run in Anyone on campus can tell Head Coach. On a higher note, after of the best start to a season UNE the fourth cut their deficit to two you that the men's lacrosse team This season for UNE started their season opener in Colorado has ever seen (4-1), also marking just as the final horn goes blows, came in this year with an altered with sharing the gym time with Springs, against the 50th ranked the beginning of the new percep­ resulting in a 9-11 loss. Fol­ swagger in relation to the past men and women basketball, team in the country, Colorado tions of our team.ff says Christian lowed by loses to Salve Regina, and perceived future. This group women's lacrosse, softball, and in­ College: resulting in 3-11 loss, Bandereck. WNEC, Wentworth, and Endi­ of thirty-four laxers consists of tramurals. There being two feet of UNE sprung a four game win After an unbelievable start, cott. Yet they pulled off a 21-2 seven experienced seniors, four snow on every field in January, the streak beating Anna Maria, Sa­ UNE played their first conference non-conference victory against talented juniors, eight determined team finally got outside to prac­ lem State, Clark, and an 11-8 game. It was one of those March St. Joseph's College. That is just sophomores, and fourteen ea­ tice. After being cooped up in a victory over Lasell, Dan Leyden days when the sun shines hot and the beginning; Roger Williams, ger freshmen, with one common gym and finally getting out taking the stage in the second half the wind blows cold: when it is Gordon, USM, (non conference) goal: to play every second smarter, Please see MEN LAX, page 10 UNE Sports and How the Times Have Changed BY BRIAN MULDOON five finishes the Men's and Wom­ any event, nevermind a basketball wealth Coast Conference is start­ captain for the Nor'easters and Nor'easter Staff en's Cross Country Teams had, or game. The CCC Men's Basketball ing to notice that the Nor'easters a nightmare for opposing teams the four top-four finishes that the Tournament created the most are no longer the doormat of the with his superb lock-down D. If you were to go to a UNE Golf team had this season. buzz from students I've ever seen league, and should only expect Simpson was third in the league basketball game three years ago, It was finally nice to see the on this campus, and proved that a further improvement. Sixteen with 63 steals. all you would hear is sneakers student body come and show successful athletic team can bring UNE athletes were named to All­ The athletes were the only squeaking, balls clanking, and support for the athletic programs. a school together. TCCC first or second teams for ones getting some love from the the chatting of the parents in the The culture of athletics here has However, other teams here on their respective sports, along with CCC, Men's Basketball coach stands that lost interest early in changed immensely, both for ath­ campus quietly went about their three players from the hockey Jason Mulligan and Women's the first half. At a soccer or la­ letes and for students. Athletes business and put together very team that were named NECHA Soccer coach Doug Biggs each crosse game you would hear the are now expected to win and the impressive seasons. The Women's All-Stars. On top of that, UNE won Coach of the Year for their wind in the trees, maybe some student body is expected to be Swim team went 9-3 and finished had three other athletes that were respective sports. Mulligan is re­ players yelling, and the opposing there cheering them on. sixth in the New England region, recognized for their individual ac­ sponsible for turning around what coach congratulating their team "I am so proud of our student the Volleyball team won 18 complishments. used to be an abysmal program, for a job well done. body, the support we received was Please see REVIEW, page First-years Maggie Mahoney and led the team to the NCAA Now the times have changed. absolutely critical to our success games and was granted a birth and Oyentin Thompson each were tournament. The NCAA birth Fans have started to fill the stands this year. Our fans represented us into the ECAC Tournament, and recognized for their immediate was a first for any UNE Men's and sidelines, chanting and clap­ in a classy, fun and loud fashion, the Men's Lacrosse team has al­ contribution, winning the Rookie program. ping, supporting the home blue it was truly exceptional. Atten­ ready surpassed their win total of the Year award for women's Biggs brought the Women's and the white. But fans did not dance at all of our home events from last season. soccer and men's basketball, re­ Soccer team from the basement just start showing up for no rea­ has increased, and that was prob­ Allen on other stories that spectively. Mahoney finished the in 2007, to the penthouse in 2008. son. Athletics here on campus ably most obvious during the may not have heard of, "The season with 15 goals and seven The Ladies went 15-6, and made have gone under a major recon­ conference basketball tournament Women's Basketball team qui­ assists for a team high 37 points, it to the ECAC championship struction since the arrival of Ath­ when we drew nearly 2,500 fans etly tied a school record with 20 good enough for third best in the game where they had an unfortu­ letic Director, Kim Allen, and this at our three home games. It was wins and qualified for the ECAC league. Thompson made his ar­ nate loss to Brandeis University. year was by far the most success­ also great to have our administra­ Tournament. If you give me two rival well known, finishing second For the upperclassmen on ful sports year in school history. tion, faculty and staff have been so 'under the radar' stories, I would in rebounding grabbing 5.6 per campus this year was certainly a The record with all men's and supportive all year long as well," add the women's soccer teams game, and third on the team in welcomed treat, and for the fresh­ women's sports combined this say Allen. success as well. Going from five scoring putting in 11.8 per game. men, this will be the norm. But season was 136-81- 5 (.613) (as The success cf the Men's wins last year to 15 wins this year Jaykyri Simpson was noted do not expect a drop-off in per­ of Friday, April 17), compared to Basketball team was easily the is a significant improvement and for his skills on defense, win­ formance of any team because a 93 - 118 - 4 (.432) fini h in the most notable on campus. I never I'm not sure if folks were aware of ning the Defensive Player of the ne..xt year will be even more excit­ 2007-2008 campaign. However, thought I would see a waiting line it." Year award for the conference. ing. The Hockey team will play thi does not include the ten top- outside of the Campus Center for The rest of The Common- Simpson, a senior, served as a co- Please see Review, page 11 ••• w ...... • '

MONDAY, APRIL 27, 2009 10 SPORTS NOR'EASTER NEWS

goalie Andy Briggs, freshman work here on the friendly confines of MENLAX UNE. Dodge ball would be awesome CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 Nate Porter has been appointed lntramurals at UNE the starting goalie position. As here. It works at many other univer­ sities and colleges such as Endicott side, that's when the team knew a freshman he has shown great BY SEAN DOYLE sistant basketball coach in the winter College and Westfield State College that spring was coming around, leadership, talent, and communi­ Nor'easter Staff months to name two. Also at some other and they would be whistling even cation skills, " said Coach Hunt, has a lot on his plate. Some have venues the winners of the intramu­ with a shoe full of slush as author he has all the confidence in Porter As the intramural season wraps suggested that someone move in and ral league will then travel to take on Doug Larson quotes. saying that he has been known up with indoor soccer on the hard­ make it a full time job to have an in­ another school. This happens at En­ During spring break, the team to stand on his head and doing wood of the campus center, we look tramural director. dicott, the winner of the dodge ball traveled to Colorado Springs, to whatever it takes to keep the five back at the year that was whether it is There are a few rumors of new championship there travels to Gor­ play against Colorado College. ounce ball of solid rubber out of looking back to the cool green grass programs swirling around the intra­ don College to try their luck at the Although UNE lost that game net. The only player on the team of Alfond lawn or to the intensity of mural talks. Some of which include D's of dodge ball versus the best local 3-11, it was a beneficial. Starting that can get sunburn from being intramural basketball. The immense hockey, dodge ball, softball, or other competition. Softball would be an that game were five freshmen and outside in January, he is solid as commitment the players have to their activities. Many awesome game to add to the options one first year. First, is a player that a rock, with the athleticism of a teams and the passion for the game other schools have these programs for recreational activity here. Many is a mere 160 pounds, he is tall cheetah, Eric Santos. If you at­ still drives a player to triumph in vic­ but most of these schools have larger people get excited about the poten­ and lanky yet compared to a brick tend any game he will dazzle you tory. populations of students on campus. tial of this great game. The thought wall. You would have to see it to with his speed and agility, mean­ However the intramurals are At Boston College they do have in­ of high arc softball on a weekly basis believe it. Nate Porter in-between while being able to throw a fierce sometimes never enough. As the tramural hockey. It is full contact ice with a competitive spin gets my heart the pipes, aka the goalie's best hit, and currently holds a UNE seasons end and times change one is hockey with goalies and real pain. pumping. friend and directly above him the record for the fastest 300-yard always striving for something better. Also at the University of Massa­ In the end the intramural pro­ crossbar aka the guardian angel of dash. Santos has been designat­ Here at the university some believe chusetts at Dartmouth they have an grams here are awesome but like a goalie, he took the starting posi­ ed the face off guy this year be­ that the intramural program is that intramural hockey program with dif­ anything else there is always room tion for this game and currently is cause of his success rate, winning something better. ferent talent levels. Such as beginner, for improvement. Hopefully in the the number one guy. The next two, almost 70% of face offs taken, It is a tough circumstance to address intermediate, and advanced. Granted near future there might be some new you may call the dynamic duo, which is unheard of for a division because Kasey Keenan does a tremen­ both of these schools have a much games and ways to keep a competitive Dylan "Pickle" Thomas and Nick three player in the TCCC. In ice dous job, but he does have his hands larger student base so these kinds of feel around campus. "Q'.'. Cusick combining for a total hockey, you would call a player of full. Keenan who is also the full time separations are feasible. But, that's of21 points so far this season. On Santos' caliber a grinder because men's golf coach in the fall and an as- not to say that floor hockey wouldn't the defensive side, the Nor'easters he does whatever it takes with his have two players that comple­ athleticism, determination, and ment each other. Standing at five talent to keep the ball in the stick Women's LAX team keep heads held high feet eight inches with the heart of the Nor'easters. The last break­ of lion on and off the field Tim through player this year, has been BY MATT PENET games and beating teams we should return enough players where chem­ Margiotta. But don't be fooled by contributing in many different as­ Nor'easter Staff have beaten the first time around." istry shouldn't be much of an issue his six, the ones that do end up pects of our program, he is a leg­ As in most sports, sweeping the come fall. paying for it. Second, standing at end at UNE for his participation For most teams, a slow season series from an opposing team "I hope that we caµ all improve a high altitude compared to Tim, in the men's lacrosse program, as start leading to a 3-9 record would is a difficult task. More confidence individually and bring it together six feet one inch from the Wol­ a citizen to the UNE community cause plenty of frustration and an­ and determination, along with the as a team in the fall, work out some verine state, "the surgeon" because and his personality trait of extra­ ger. But for the University of New desire to "stir things up" will make of the kinks and we will be a strong of his ability to use his stick to version, Dan Leyden. Yes, he has England's women's lacrosse team, the women's lacrosse team a danger­ group." Long said. "I have no doubts disarm any offensive threat, Colin been the leading scorer for UNE the typical emotions are overruled ous team to face in the post-season. that we can step up and fill in those Knipper. Last but most certainly for three years, and leading the by the realization that they have Even in the face ofa 3-9 record, key roles that our seniors are leaving not least, the first year sopho­ pack in points as well, and has played with teams the entire game the team still sees some positives in behind." This year was also the first more Mike Woods, if you watch reached the 100-point milestone, and haven't given up. The team the season. year for head coach Sue Frost, who him play it is as if he is playing with hopes of getting the 100th opened the season with a 14-11 loss "Our fitness has definitely brought with her a new defensive lacrosse, but in essence his style of goal milestone as well. Usually the to Goucher College far from home worked well for us because we are scheme and new offenses. play resembles a basketball player. athletes that achieve these mile­ in Maryland. a small team and can run a whole "It was difficult to adjust to all You could call him a baller, as he stones tend to selfish as one sees After a couple more lopsided game against teams much larger , the changes this season brought, but is one of the starters on the first in the movies, but that is contrary losses, the team pulled its first win than us." Long said. I feel we did a really good job. The line of midfield. The Colorado to Leyden's game. Furthermore, it of the season against conference foe The ability to run a whole game te~m adjusted well to some position trip for our guys, is more than just is more than the numbers he puts Colby-Sawyer. Holding a 2-4 con­ against bigger teams is a crucial skill changes, a completely new defense, a chance to get out of Maine, it's up; he always rises to the occa­ ference record, the team has been to have, no matter what sport. But new offensive movements, and ob­ the beginning of history, the be­ sion. If the team needs someone dominating in their wins while in a high-action, non-stop sport like viously the coaching staff." Jarmusz ginning of this historical season, to ignite a spark to get the team sticking around in the losses. The lacrosse, its importance is amplified. explained. She as it will go down in the univer­ to rally back and get the win, this largest margin of defeat in confer­ If a team can't run with opponents, also has high hopes for the team sity's record books. is the guy that the team, coaches, ence play has been only four goals, by the end of the game the team next season. "While one of our key They say that defense wins and fans rely on to do this. Even while they have won by as much as won't be able to keep up and begin attack players is graduating I think championships, but what seg­ if you listen to the fans while the eleven. With four games left as of to fall apart. we have enough depth and talent on ment of the team, day in and Jay game is going on, you will hear April 17, three of which are confer­ On top of the fitness and stam­ the team to fill the void next year. If out has been the x factor? "De­ students and parents yelling "pass ence matches, the team can still pull ina, coming out strong is a key to we are close as a team and stay posi­ fense, defense, defense, with the it to Dan!"This is whether or not out a winning record in conference gaining the momentum early. tive you'll see us moving to the top depth, pure talent and athleti­ we have possession of the ball, and claim a higher seed in the play­ "When we come out aggressive of the conference next year." cism, the D-unit has been hold­ him being in the game at the cur­ offs. and play hard we look good." With three conference games ing down the fort. Currently we rent time. With the season winding J armusz explains. However, the chal­ left, as well as a matchup with ri­ are one of the top 25 teams in de­ It's a dirty job, but somebody down, the team still has some goals lenge is keeping up the pressure and val and Coach Frost's former team, fense, holding teams to less than must do it. UNE men's lacrosse left. Junior captain Mallory Long mindset. "Our problem sometimes Southern Maine, the women can seven goals per game," said As­ team practices and play in the explained that the team hopes to is that we are playing hard, but not set themselves up for a good seed­ sistant Coach Lachance. Between most unbearable conditions, pro­ "stir up [the] playoffs by beating playing smart." Jarmusz adds. "We ing and deep run in the conference our ten qualified defensive units, vide services to the community in those teams we closely lost to in struggle with playing consistently tournament. Looking to the future, and two outstanding goalies, they or out of season, are in the process [the] regular season." throughout the entire game and an­ the team is set for a run to the top make it difficult for the competi­ of retrieving the dream of the tro­ With no blow-out losses in ticipating our next move, let alone and for a shot at their first TCCC tion to penetrate in the offensive phy on Memorial Day weekend. conference play, and with the po­ three steps ahead." title. Major recruiting by Coach end. Recently, senior goalie Andy "After this year's UNE men's la­ tential to build some momentum It doesn't take much to be Frost to bring in some new players Briggs tore his hamstring. He is crosse team, the competition will with a few wins down the stretch, thrown off. A missed assignment, to add more depth to the team will working on it everyday to enable be thinking twice before sched­ the chances of becoming the dark a lucky bounce on a shot that leads help by providing more talent to al­ him to play in the last week of his uling the Nor'easters for their horse in the playoffs and making a to a goal, a string of shots that just ready talented team, as college lacrosse career. 0 Senior Day game," Mike Woods deep run into the tournament are miss, or even as simple as being just well as more fresh legs off the bench Each player for UNE has stated. pretty high. Sophomore Angel Jar­ one step too far from receiving a to ensure the team's ability to run their own niche. This year, there musz stated a very similar goal. pass can derail the momentum and with opponents for the full duration have been a few breakthrough "Putting ourselves in a favor­ discourage a team. The key is to get of the match as well as keep up the players that are performing at able spot for playoffs is one of our back up and get the momentum energy. levels much higher than were ex­ priorities right now. It would be back on your side. But for now, the team is fo­ pected and more importantly they great to stir things up by winning Looking ahead to the future, cused on finishing strong and not perform this way consistently. the rest of our regular season games the outlook is bright. With only two giving up. "With the recent injury to senior and then coming out in the playoff seniors on the roster, the team will ' MONDAY APRIL 27 2009 NOR'EASTER NEWS SPORTS 11 Spotlight: MR. 100, Dan Leyden BY AHMED ALKADY played fourteen games and tallied Massachusetts. He played high He helped me become the player numbers that he puts up. We will Nor'easter Staff up 12 goals and 4 assists. In 2007, school lacrosse at the Academy and person I am today, by keeping miss that in him next year as he his sophomore year he had a team of Claremont, which is where this me out of trouble ... for the most graduates and moves onto other At one time a goal may just high 29 goals, and 10 assists. He lacrosse legend was born. part," said Dan. things," says teammate Evan Pat­ mean another point. But for other was 5th in the CCC in points The first day offall ball, with a new He is a big presence on the field, ierno. times it could mean the game. per game with 2.23 points. His head coach that he wasn't even re­ he is a good dodger, and finish­ All good things must come to an "Getting 100 points is a great junior year he led the team for cruited by Dan came in with the es really well on the crease. He end. With just a few games left, personal achievement for me. I the second straight year in goals same mentality that he has been shows leadership by staying posi­ Dan is eight goals shy of break­ would have never thought that with 26, and the team best in as­ playing with for the last four years tive even in the most difficult mo­ ing the milestone of 100 goals in I would have hit this milestone sists with 17. He was 9th this year as a Nor'easter "Just another day ments, gets the team rowdy and four seasons. With an overall re­ when I first stepped on the field in the CCC in points per game that I get the chance to lax it up!" excited in the huddle, and is al­ cord of 6 - 7, Dan says that 100 as a Nor'easter. When this sea­ with 2.8 points. In 2009 so far, he The first day for Coach Hunt was ways encouraging his teammates goals is the last thing on his mind, son started, the thought was in has a team best 25 goals and 5 as­ the beginning of a long journey as to keep playing harder. Dan is one he plans on winning the last three the back of my mind I won't lie. sists. Dan was also selected as the well, "Dan showed signs of true of those high caliber players that games of his college lacrosse ca­ But my primary objectives were ECAC player of the week. His talent, with the potential to be a we as a team look for to ignite reer and being the first lacrosse to be remembered this season as totals to date are 92 goals, 36 as­ serious threat when the ball is in a spark, through his leadership team to go over five hundred. He a team, not for any personal sta­ sists and 128 total points. Dan has his hands. Off the field I learned and skills for us when we need says "this is honestly the last time tistics. It didn't faze me though I been leading his team with the that Dan showed character in ev­ it. With that that he has gained where'I can say that lax is life, and wanted to be remembered for tak­ most goals, and points in three ery sense of the word," said Coach the respect of his teammates and the rest is just details". ing my team to Gillette Stadium seasons (07,08,09), holds the re­ Hunt. the UNE community as a whole," on Memorial Day weekend. We cord for most points and goals in Dan credited many people to his Luke DiFiore's words regarding as a team, wanted to be the first a single game. achievements on and off the field senior Dan Leyden. REVIEW CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 team to have a 500 season and we "Dan is only one of two players at UNE. He said his family was One of Dan's performances in their first season in division three are determined to reach this mile­ to reach 100 career points. Sean there every game cheering for the 2008 season against USM in the ECAC East Ice Hockey stone, this is where University Melnick a 2002 graduate is the him showed that spark. With eight League, one of the best D-3 Of New England men's lacrosse record holder with 144 career and the rest of his squad. In addi­ minutes left in the game UNE leagues in the country. The Men's started," those are the words of points. Dan is also second all­ tion, four ofhis teammates, turned was down 8-5, as a timeout is Basketball team will have a target Mr.100 himself, Dan Leyden. time in goals. Once again, Sean into his brothers, Andy "hams for called by UNE. Seconds after, on their back as they look to re­ Bobby Labbe drives to the net, Melnick is the leader with 124 calves" Briggs (#8), Evan "the Dan puts one in the back of the peat as TCCC Champions, while draws the double team and dishes goals," says Curt Smyth. A brief farmer or X"Xanthos (#7), Bobby net to cut the lead down to two, the rest of the Nor'easters will it off to senior Dan Leyden be­ thank you for what Curt has done "the comedian" Labbe, and Juan Luke Difiore scores after that look to make some noise in their hind the net. Dan leaves one for UNE athletics. Lozano (#1). Dan said he couldn't play as well. Three minutes left respective TCCC Tournaments. defender with his shorts at his Mr. 100 wears number 27, but have done it without these guys, and UNE gets a penalty, the de­ "We still have work to do, ankles and is 1-on-1 with the plays for the name that is on the Briggs, X, Labbe as his room­ fense clears the ball to Dan, and as we are not at the level across goalie, he fakes left, and he shoots front of his jersey rather than the mates, waking each other up for he makes a great pass to Labbe to the board that I envision for this he scores! In the second quarter, one on the back. He is six feet two those dreadful practices at five in tie up the game. The penalty runs program. We expect all of our 10:07 Dan Leyden recorded his inches and weights two hundred the morning. "Juan was a mentor out and with just under a minute teams to be contending for, and 100th point against Anna Maria pounds. He changed his lifestyle to me, in a college lax sort of way, left in the game, Dan scores the winning, conference champion­ leading them to a victory of 23-1 dramatically in the fall of 2008, to he helped me improve my skills game winning goal, 9-8 UNE ships in the future. We have the biggest margin of victory in enable himself to do things ath­ as a lacrosse player". Last, The wins. Dan had five goals and one raised the bar and we intend UNE lacrosse history. Dan had letically that he couldn't do before. man that helped keep Dan's head assist that game, with three of fully to keep that bar high as we move four goals and two assists in this For the 2009 season, he lost forty focused in academics and on the those points coming in the fourth forward," says Allen. When we game, "Just another day oflaxin' it pounds, changed his mentality, field was Coach Hunt. "Coach quarter. "That is the type of player finally reach that level, then you up" says Dan. and set the bar high for success. Hunt was like my second mother, Dan Leyden is, all about getting will start to hear some real noise. During his freshman year, Dan He is originally from Northfield, defiantly not the father though. the win for the team, not for the Softball off to a Sizzling Start BY SEAN DOYLE leopards ofWentworth Institute these games while dropping six scored. close behind Gaedje in batting Nor'easter Staff of Technology. They took two and one ending in a draw. Depasquale has swung a average with a .414 mark and games in one day including an The women have been led hot stick while posting a .354 16 runs batted in. Both Gae­ After last year's record extra inning thriller in the sec­ by their two senior captains batting average with sixteen dje and Webb have been speed of24-14, the University of New ond of the two games. Finally, Megan Gaedje and Ashley De­ runs batted in while clobbering demons on the base paths with England's softball team was the Nor'easters returned home Pasquale. Gaedje leads the team two round trippers. Gaedje who sixteen steals a piece. Freshman anxious to get this year started. to the Claude Dubious field to in batting average among the patrols the outfield, displays a outfielder Maegan Johnson has With coach Charity Camire battle the lady Colonels of Cur- starters hitting a smoking .418 Peyton Manning like "rocket also contributed with a .357 av­ returning for another season, erage, and two runs batted in. the Nor'Easters had to like their The power has been provided chances. Camire a graduate of by · Marie Mantelli. She has the University in 2002 and a socked four homers while driv­ Biddeford native, brings expe­ ing in nineteen, both stats lead rience and knowledge to the the team. Jenn Waldecker has game. In her time at UNE she added three home runs and fif­ played two seasons and posted teen runs batted in to add to the a12-5 record with a 1.36 ERA Nor'Easters offense onslaught. and 11 strikeouts in 118 innings Freshman standout Erin of work. In short she was effec­ Lyons has led the pitching staff tive while wind milling from the with a 6-2 record, seven com­ rubber inside the chalk circle. plete games, an ERA of 2.85 Under the supervision with sixty five strikeouts in sixty of coach Camire, the women eight and two thirds innings. opened up on March 9 in sun­ One of her best games was ny Cocoa Beach, Florida and against Mount Ida when she they came out hotter than the went seven innings surrender­ air they were playing in. The ing just five hits in a complete Nor'Easters got out to a siz­ EMELINE EMERY, NOR'EASTER NEWS game shutout victory in Florida SOFTBALL: UNE softball player up at bat. zling 5-1 start in the sunshine earlier this season. state. They played six games in The Nor'easters continue the span of just two days. Af­ ry College. They walked away with one long ball and fourteen laser arm" and has four outfield to make their push towards the ter playing under the palm trees with a split winnin~ one of two. runs batted in. She also leads assists to her name. Depasquale playoffs as they finish their sea­ and sunny skies of Florida they The Nor'Easters went on to play the ball club in total bases with has played steady defense at the son with two of their final five returned back to the pine trees fourteen more games over the forty-four. She has been a run hot corner. Other forms of of­ matchups at home. Hopefully and dark skies of New England next two and a half weeks. The scoring machine and also leads fense have come from junior they can finish strong and ad­ as they swept and declawed the ladies managed to take seven of the squad with thirty-one runs shortstop Lauren Webb. She is vance to the playoffs. 12 NOR'EASTER NEWS MONDAY, APRIL 27, 2009 ARTS & ENTERTAINMEN·T Radio UNE off to a Promising Start

BY DONOVAN MARVIN asked if Radio UNE had become Nor'easter Staff increasingly successful over the years, Habraken answered, "The The media outlet for club has definitely become stron­ the University of New England ger. We will definitely have more is comprised of the Nor'easter programs on air next year because Newspaper and also of the in­ of the in~olvement. We just need ternet show Radio UNE. Started to find a better home." Previous­ four years ago, Radio UNE has ly located in a building that has become increasingly popular and since been torn down, the club successful. While interviewing was asked to relocate. They are the advisor of this club, Profes­ currently in a section of Professor sor Joseph W. Habra.ken, one is Habraken's office until they find clearly able to see the dedication the necessary space needed for and involvement that he puts into production of their on demand this club. There are many oppor­ programs. tunities for students who wish to AJ Fredette, a junior here contribute to this up and coming at UNE, has just completed his group. first year participating in Radio Four years ago when Profes­ UNE. "I am one of the hosts of sor Habraken was discussing with The CashDoon Radio Live. We UNE staff about what he thought split time talking about certain would be beneficial to the stu­ things and all of us come up with ELLEN FAULISE, UNE PROFESSOR RADIO UNE: Member of Radio UNE (and Nor'easter News), Adrew Fredette, preparing for an episode of CashDoon Radio Live. dents of the University, he men­ different topics to talk about each tioned starting a radio program week." Fredette mentioned when many complaints about the show," pleased he was with Fredette's night from 7pm-9pm. for students. He stated that this discussing his experiences with Fredette stated, "and it seems that positive contributions to the club. Any student who would like would be something that could Radio UNE, "We have done 5 we are attracting new and differ­ Second year Radio UNE to participate in Radio UNE be very rewarding for the campus shows so far this year, and they ent listeners." When asked if he club member John-Michael Cas­ is encouraged to do so by both community. Having had radio have all been done live." Fredette wanted to say anything to the cio when asked about his reasons Professor Habraken and those and film experience, Habra.ken joined the club earlier this year to readers of the Nor'easter about for joining the club said, "I joined currently involved. Their website, was clearly qualified to help with gain experience in all of the many Radio UNE, Fredette responded, Radio UNE because I have always http://radio.une.edu/, explains this new endeavor that would be­ facets of live broadcasting. "To make sure that they should wanted to learn how to get into more of the shows and enter­ come Radio UNE. The feedback on campus listen to our program, because it that sort of communication and I tainment provided by the Radio Radio UNE is a web based towards Radio UNE has clearly is a wide open show, and there are have always loved the radio." Be­ UNE Club. If interested, do not broadcast featuring on demand been positive. Fredette men­ always opportunities for them to ing a part of the live radio show hesitate to contact Professor Jo­ programming and archives of past tioned how many listeners enjoy get on the show by calling and called The CashDoon Radio Live, seph W. Habra.ken through email shows. Next year the plan is to the show's format and the way talking to us." Fredette is on the Cascio discusses a variety of top­ at,[email protected], telephone have more programming for the the club encourages group dis­ staff of both Radio UNE and the ics and plays music. Currently, the 207-602-5951, or stop by his of­ campus listening audience. When cussions. "There haven't been too Nor'easter Newspaper. Professor show is on a schedule that allows fice in Decary 201A. Habra.ken commented on how them to air live every Wednesday Restaurant review: Taste ofTampa Vagina Monologues BY KATIE DUNBAR I noticed was an enormous red the wall opposite the couch), and Nor'easter Staff sofa that took up the right wall they have done an excellent job of of the waiting area, complete with working with the space they have. BY KATIE DUNBAR Johnson, the director/actress Many businesses are facing pillows it looked like you would Perhaps at some point more tables Nor'easter Staff playing the roles of a timid vagina tough times in today's turbulent sink into an abyss of cushy com­ will be in order, but for now I am workshop attendee and the owner economy, but that apparently did fort. There are drawings and pic­ quite pleased with the couch. The Vagina Monologues. of a "pissed-off pussy." This was not stop Elizabeth Marino and tures on the wall, presumably of When I ordered my Cuban, Wow. It was hilarious, serious, followed by an opening narration her fiance Andrew O!iesada from Tampa Bay, that offset the dark­ I asked about the ingredients and empowering, and a bit disturb­ and a few fun facts (did you know opening "Taste ofTampa," a small ness of the burgundy walls be­ my mouth was watering by the ing. There were moans. Loud that the clitoris has twice the restaurant on Main Street in Bid­ yond them. The main counter has time pulled pork came around, ones. There was an old lady's nerves as the penis - "who needs deford earlier this year. a colorful rug laid out in front of but I was a bit nervous about the "basement," an emerging lesbian's a hand gun when you've got a As I approached the restaurant it, and among the chips are artifi­ salami (previous experiences with "coochie snorcher," and a rape semi-automatic?") which were from the street, it stands out im­ cial flowers that add color and this particular sandwich meat victim's "village." Oh yes, there sprinkled throughout the play. mediately with the flowing, curvy Please see TAMPA, page 13 have made me skeptical of its was a whip and corset, too. And The first monologue was by lettering above the door and the life to what might otherwise be a use unless absolutely necessary). did I mention the c*nt chanting actress Amy Luginbuhl, who dis­ lively window hosting tropical bland pile of chips. However, I did not want to mess and pubic hair? That may give cussed marital issues due to pubic plants and lights. A white board After that I realized how with the house recipe so I figured you a taste of what went down hair presence. This readily relates was out on the sidewalk displaying small the main area is, which I I could risk it. Wednesday and Thursday night to college-age women and the the daily special: A Cuban sand­ would say is the biggest drawback Service was prompt as it was in the MPRs last week. pressure of significant others to wich, soda, and bag of chips for to a restaurant, though I would mid-afternoon and there were I was not prepared for what shave their "downstairs," despite $6.50. I heard that Cubans were really classify Taste of Tampa as only a few other patrons there, and awaited me that evening. I do · the irritation and exposure. their specialty, so figured I would more of a classy sandwich shop I sat awaiting my sandwich occu­ not think many people really Johnson then made her first probably try that out. However, in a category of its own: about pying myself by people-watching. were. Just what exactly are vagina appearance as a vagina workshop after inspecting the menu, they the size of a Subway or Quizno's, At one point she asked me if I monologues? Exactly what do attendee, describing the virtues of offer quite a bit more than that­ but packing ten times the punch. had ever had a "real" Cuban sand­ they sound like? Women talking finally "discovering" her clitoris, items range from beef empanada Plus, Taste ofTampa is a fresh lo­ wich before, to which I replied about their vaginas? with quite a humorous take on to key lime pie, pallamio steak to cal business - and what could be that I had only had somewhat of From the popular book by Eve the fear of having lost it. How­ picadillo, pulled beef to deviled better the buying local? There are an imitation, with poor quality Ensler, the play and book are ever, describing the act oflooking crab. a few tables, intricately painted salami and pork. She smiled and based on a series of interviews at her vagina in a hand mirror at The first thing I noticed when I (complete with painted stools continued pressing my sandwich with over two hundred women of the workshop and becoming en­ walked into Taste of Tampa was where the macaws reappear), but in the (forgive me for my poor vo­ all ages, talking about their sexu­ thralled by its beauty, Johnson the smell of something spicy and do not bring a party of five and cabulary here) Panini-squashing­ ality and the taboo topic offemi­ moved the audience indeed. Af­ a colorful mural behind the front expect to eat in. Overall, I think sandwich-cooker, and mentioned nine genitalia. ter the play I overheard one pa­ counter - complete with palm the atmosphere is quite pleasant that it probably was not made The show started out with tron wonder how many women trees and macaws. The next thing (including the large HDTV on Please see Tampa, page 13 an introduction by Elyse "Spike" Please see VAGINA, page 13 MONDAY APRIL 27, 2009 NOR'EASTER NEWS A&E 13

VAGINA entered the stage with a business TAMPA hands, neatly wrapped in white pork mixed with the pickles and CONTINUED FROM PAGE 12 suit for her skit about a lawyer­ CONTINUED FROM PAGE 12 paper (I had ordered my Cuban to melted cheese. It was absolutely turned-sex-worker who made it go, as I had a delightful OChem fabulous. would go back to their dorms, her life's mission to make women with real Cuban bread either, exam in two hours which required After indulging in that sand­ take out their mirrors, and explore moan, one might not have an­ which, of course, it wasn't. Then some serious cramming). On my wich I am very curious about what their own effeminate forms. ticipated the whip, corset and boy I noticed the sign near the door way back to campus, I managed else this little Floridian shop has In her other role, Johnson shorts to come out. I overheard stating that they sell Cuban bread to get stuck at the ridiculous light to offer. Thanks to that sandwich, rendered a much different per­ a guy in the audience behind me by the loaf, which intrigued me by 7-Eleven for over 10 minutes I have at least partially reformed spective. Her character expressed who told a friend that she was in further. She also mentioned that because of a truck trying to back my opinion of salami, though not rage at the system for implement-' one of his classes and he would they would be opening another into the gas station, but with that to the point that I will attempt to ing dry, cotton tampons as a ne­ "never look at her the same way sandwich shop in Saco, but not sandwich, nothing else mattered. use that particular meat mysel£ cessity of society; wrath toward again." offering the hot meals so much as It was like one of those cheesy However, I so greatly enjoyed my the convention of flower scented The outfit was not as shock­ the sandwiches themselves. commercials where nothing can Cuban that I intend to go back douches "don't believe him when ing as some Rave costumes I have When my sandwich was ruin your day. The bread was a the next time my budget allows he says it smells like rose petals seen in past years, but Jess Lynn's done, I thanked her and made my bit crisp on the outside, but soft for me to eat out, perhaps to try because you know it smells like portrayal of "The Moaner" was way to the exit, anticipating the and wholesome on the inside, some of that southern picadillo. pussy!"); fury with physiologi­ startling indeed. After a series of delicious scented goodness in my and the juices from the pulled cal tests for the torture of paper the types of moans, as described gowns, stirrups, and the cold, steel by Bickford, Lynn then went on duck bill of doom. to the "Triple Orgasm Moan" Would you like to advertise your local Melissa Grove's monologue which any audience member can described the plight of a woman verify the realistic and intense business in the Nor'Easter News? who was raped, abused, and tor­ quality of this particular part of It's EASY!! tured by a group of soldiers in­ the play. vading her village. This particular A bit of hear-say· informed story highlighted the purpose of me that significantly more people the VDay Campaign, an orga­ came to the showing on the sec­ nization which focuses on a dif­ ond night, when I attended, and ferent global women's issue every there was pretty much a full house. year. This year the group is con­ This does not surprise me in the centrating on the atrocities occur­ least. After seeing the humor, ring in the Democratic Republic the drama, the intensity, and the of the Congo. All the proceeds unsuspected outbursts, I would For information on how to advertise, of this production of The Vagina go see it again. The first time was Monologues are to benefit this certainly memorable enough. contact us at: organization. When Felicia Bickford first noreaster. edi tor@mail. une. edu

Maine Artist ofthe Month: Edward Hopper

BYTOM MALONEY stayed for a summer) and strike light is so unique to the rest of H opper captures these im ages a sign of release, of openness to Nor'easter Staff out to make some paintings. the country. H opper captured perfectly. Take for instance the rest of his work from other Hopper produced many wa­ this perfectly, in his crisp rep­ "Summer Evening", who can­ areas. Hopper's Maine paint­ I'm going to end my ter colors while in Maine, the resentation of the state we all not relate to this scene, it is ings are free and flowing, with Maine Artists triptych with most familiar being his series love. M onet said he could tell iconic in American life. The a large focus on the whisping Edward Hopper. Hopper, like of paintings of Portland Head what time of the day it w as by p ainting is nostalgic but m od­ clouds. These M aine paintings Wyeth and Homer fall into Light. These images intrigued the shadow cast on the w all, I ern, everyone can relate to this are like a breath of fresh air, in the realist school of painting. which we admire and can re­ Once, when at a showing of late to. m odern painters at the Met­ Hopper does not simply ropolitan Museum of Art in paint landscapes or portraits. N ew York, Pollack and other Hopper's paintings, as sim­ abstract painters were discuss­ ple as they appear, contain a ing philosophies of their art. complex and deeply personal Hopper went up to them and display of wh at American life pointed to the sun setting over meant to H opper. the New York City skyline and There are an inexhaustible said something like "How can amount of artists that have you deny that?" This example produced their best works of Hopper's in sight into paint­ in Maine, from painters, to ing says it all; capturing the writers and poets. My Maine unforgiving real images from triptych has only included the life directed his vision . three most influential painters H opper traveled a lot. He from Maine; A ndrew Wyeth, spent m any years in N ew York Winslow Homer, and Edward C ity; painting iconic American Hopper. I emphasize that images such as "Nighthawks" there are many other great art­ (everyone who has ever flipped ists that have come to Maine through an American art book because of the inspiration, would be familiar with this him as he went on to produce a believe Hopper had the same image. You can hear the grass­• grittiness and wonder that painting). H e also traveled number of Oil paintings based talent, as many of his paintings hoppers chirping in the field Maine has to offer-I strongly to Cape Cod, Massachusetts, on the subjects he found in show exactly this. Look at beyond the porch, you can feel encourage you to explore other creating sweeping watercolor Maine. "Rooms by the Sea", "Morning the warm summer night, after artist in Maine and maybe go landscapes of houses perched Hopper is the quintessen­ Sun", and "Sun in an Empty a day oflounging and enjoying down to the beach and stare on a sand dune, very simi­ tial summer painter of Maine. Room". He is just so good at the weekend. There is an omi­ out to the east and see Win­ lar to his Maine paintings in His colors capture the exact capturing that unique moment nous feel to Hoppers paintings slow Homer staring back. composlt!on. Hopper would warmth of summer in Maine. of time during the day, with as well. It is very subtle, but travel extensively all over Noted in the book "Paintings simplicity and grace, Hop­ flipping through a catalogue of New England with his wife of Maine" collected by Carl per accomplishes the subtle Hopper paintings, one can tell Jo. They would take a train up Little,Maine has the equivalent trajectory of the sun through that there is a similar ominous to Portland, Cape Cod, and light of Italy, and that is why a window on a wall. Light, trend to all of Hopper's paint­ other destinations (Gloucester many painters love to come to even non organic-say a porch ings. Ominous sometimes; yes, l\1assachusetts, where Homer Maine and paint, because the light or lights in a restaurant, but his Maine paintings show 14 NOR'EASTER NEWS OPINION MONDAY, APRIL 27, 2009 NOR'EASTER NEWS Here's to hoping that next year is less hateful Established 2007 BY DIANE: FITZPATRIC:K or for their friendships, it seems related incidents" happen much Nor'easter Staff as though we should attempt to more frequently, maybe 20 times http://my.une.edu 11 Hills Beach Road figure out how we can stop it as a or more. When these incidents oc­ [email protected] Biddeford, ME 04005 DISCLAIMER: THE community. cur the RA's role is to be foremost OPINION OF THE RA IN­ When a crime involving an immediate resource far those Nor'easter News is a student-run monthly publication dedicated to TERVIEWED FOR THIS AR­ violent behavior takes place, the residents who feel vulnerable by providing news and information relevant to the UNE community. Edi­ TICLE IS THE OPINION OF University is quick to alert the torially independent of the university and its administrators, Nor'easter THIS RA ONLY AND DOES campus via email and by posting the attacks. By 'resource' I mean News pursues such content freely and throughly, following profes­ NOT REFLECT THE OPIN­ a message on UNE's dashboard discussing events w ith residents. sional journalistic standards in writing and reporting. Nor'easter News IONS OF OTHER RAS ON system. This is a necessary step If they have further questions is committed to serving as an open forum for thoughtful and diverse CAMPUS. UNE has taken to ensure the or need counseling I direct them discussion and debate on issues of interest to the UNE community. According to UNE's student safety of the community, and I to the appropriate resources on handbook, "Harassment on the am grateful such a system is in E:ditor-in-C:hief University Liaison campus or off Also, we are to be basis of color, color, disabling con­ place. However, as some students Marissa Simoes Marissa Simoes advocating against these hate­ ditions, religion, sex, citizenship, might be aware, there have been a crimes through the Residence ancestry, natural origin, or sexual number of instances where some­ Managing Editor E.xecutive Business Director Life "Silence Is Acceptance" pro­ orientation occurs when the con­ one has left threatening, hateful, Ramin Edmond Alex Jamieson gram. U'e do this v ia email, floor duct of a person or persons has the and discriminatory messages to a purpose or effect of interfering victim on the white board of his meeting, 1:1 with residents etc. News Editor Layout E:ditor with an individual's educational or her dorm room. One such in­ I haven't actually heard of these AJ Fredette Amanda Cavanaugh experience or work performance, cident earlier in the year students alleged victimizers ever even be­ or creates an intimidating, hostile, were informed of, but this sort ing caught- let alone getting in Features E:ditor C:opy E:ditor or offensive employment, edu­ of harassment had occurred fre­ trouble. From listening to other Alyssa Fastnacht Amanda Cavanaugh cational, or living environment." quently throughout the year, and RA's talk about the incidents it There have been such occurrences we have not been adequately in­ seems that a lot has to do with Sports Editor Advertising Manager during this past school year, and formed as to just how frequently where an incident occurs. Often some such instances were taken this occurs. An RA, who wishes John-Michael Cascio Alex Jamieson times these incidents happen at quite seriously, while others were to remain anonymous, is very night- in parking lots or in front A&E: E:ditor Administrative Advisor largely ignored by administration concerned about how these situ­ buildings which are not well­ Katie Dunbar Daryl Conte and within the student populace. ations have been handled thus far, of Primarily speaking, most instanc­ of their role they said: /it. 7herefare it is difficult to see Opinion E:ditor Faculty Advisor es of harassment were motivated the attackers. However, it is also Diane Fitzpatrick Josh Pahigian & by the sexual orientation of the I wouldsay that the incidents they a strong possibility that the stu­ Bistra Nikiforova victim. This is not to say that other deem 'hate crimes' have occurred dents attacked are not willing or Photography E:ditor motives for harassment should be this year somewhere between 4-5 fear to reveal their attackers, far Emeline Emery ignored, but because quite a few times on campus. However, those whatever reason. students have been victimized be­ that are considered "hate crime- This RA feels as though too cause of their sexual orientation, Please see HATE:, page 15 StaffWriters Ellen Faulise Donovan Marvin Economy: To 1!~c!?~~!?hi~g!!o~f~? How can these problems Tom Maloney Brian Muldoon BYBRANDONHOTHAM many years of dedicated service. be solved? Well, to tell you the Nor'easter Staff What's wrong with the image this truth, I'm not really sure they can Alex Devoe Hilary Spencer scenario brings to mind? Well, be. When years of hard work are Yes, I know we've heard it all one, where is the "government" taken out from under you in the Matthew Stafford Erica Hatch before. The economy sucks. Yes, that is supposed to help with these blink of an eye, how can we ever the financial world is in a down- situations? Well, of course there is be sure we can get stability back? Sean Doyle Ahmed Alkady ward spiral. The worst, some ar­ an answer! The unemployment Will we ever be able to make it gue, since the Great Depression. office! So, you go pitifully to this back to where we were? These are Matt Penet Perri Fine I know we've all heard a lot of shameful office to collect money questions that I pose to you, the talk about this. Some are affected that is only a fraction of your reader. I know one thing is for Brandon Hotham Lacreasha Johnson worse than others. I know I wasn't original salary. Yes, it is help, but certain, I don't have the answers. really feeling the burden of the what about the company that just Yes, so who cares? I feel the 1he material contained herin is the property ofNor'easter News and appears economy as badly as some. What laid off all of those people? What same way. Throughout this finan­ at the sole discretion of the editors. 1he editors reserve the right to edit all I mean is, living in the "college about all the other people look- cial crisis I would see many things material 1he opinions expressed in Nor'easter News do not necessarily reflect world" it is sometimes possible to ing for jobs in an economy that on the news about huge corpora­ the views ofthe editors. lose touch with fiscal reality. Yes, is essentially jobless? It's shock- tions closing, stocks plummeting, we are. all in huge debt: student ing and disconcerting when one many people losing their jobs, and SUBSC:RIPTIONS ADVERTISING loans, groceries, keeping up with really looks at the current system the inevitable lines at the unem­ Domestic subscription rates are E-mail [email protected]. the Jones', etc. However, with and how it works. ployment office rapidly growing. I S50 for a full year and S30 for a edu for advertising rates and a things being "in the books" and So, back to the college reality. would have very similar thoughts semester. E-mail noreaster.edi­ production schedule. deferral, plus being so busy with Not that I think that we are com- to the ones I'm sure you reader's [email protected] for more infor­ classes, work, and general upkeep, pletely removed from fiscal reali- are currently experiencing. "It's mation. it is easy to find yourself losing ty---I just believe that we are in not my problem", "My parents are touch with the world outside of a sort of "almost reality". Thank- fine", and "I'm sure your blowing the university community. fully, the university has been pret- it out of proportion". However, So, what does this mean to ty helpful to me in these stressful I'm now on the other side of the LETTERS TO THE EDITOR the college student? Be ever pres­ times. Yes, I wish they were more fence. It seems easy, sometimes, ent in your reality, and make sure helpful, but we have to remember, for college students to remove you stay connected! Recently, my we're all struggling through the themselves from the situation. Nor'easter News welcomes letters to the editor. father was laid off from work. He same thing. My point is, it's diffi- Remember, however, that it is Letters should not exceed 500 words and must be received by 5pm lost all ofhis benefits: investments, cult when one causal factor causes possible for your plans to change. on the 1st of each month of publication. The editors reserve the right retirement, health insurance,JOB. you to assess the rest of your fu- Keep them ever present in your to edit letters for length. Longer op-ed submissions of 500 to 1000 I'm not looking for sympathy; I'm ture. "Your future" is an idea you mind. Who knows, maybe one words may be arranged in advance with the opinion editor. Submit looking for an honest examina­ usually have on the back burner, day your financial stability will be letters via e-mail to [email protected] tion of this situation. So, a man but now--for me--it's constantly ripped out from underneath you. who works for many years for a cooking full steam on the front of company is suddenly thrown to the stove. MONDAY APRIL 27 2009 NOR'EASTER NEWS OPINION 15 HATE the community deserves to be is the motivation, they certainly of much significance. Put it into lect signatures, storm into the COmlNUED FROM PAGE 14 informed about the outcomes have succeeded. To many, the perspective: You live on campus­ Dean's office, and demand that of such instances. Have the campus ofUNE is home. No one --it's your home. You find that your rights to safety, equal treat­ much responsibility is placed on perpetrator{s) been legally or aca­ should have to feel frightened in someone has scrawled a hateful ment, and from harassment be the RA to remedy such situa­ demically punished? If so, what their own home. message on the entrance of your recognized. Those ofyou out there tions. The RA's job is certainly are the consequences of harassing, So what can the University door. It bothers you. Earlier in who are victims of such threats to watch over his or her floor to threatening, or even assaulting do? All serious occurrences were the year someone you know was might be too frightened to stand make sure that everyone is being someone on campus? It is a dif­ dealt with in accordance with the actually physically threatened for up alone. Maybe you feel like ev­ safe and is following the rules of ficult predicament: this issue of law and with the guidelines out­ the same discriminatory reasons eryone must know what has hap­ the University. It is not the job privacy versus full disclosure. I'm lined in our handbook, but what you were literally threatened ... pened to you, maybe you even feel of the RA, however, to stop these inclined to believe that as students about the "hate-crime related it makes you concerned that these outraged that next to nothing is threats from happening, as this is we deserve to hear about all such incidents"? The Silence is Accep­ minors threats will manifest. (It's being done. But many students ,out of their control, and the Uni­ incidents that take place, even if tance Campaign championed by been serious enough times to con­ are unaware as to the full extent versity should not expect them we can't know of the names of the the Diversity and Multi Cultural sider the so-called minor threats of what has happened this year. 0to do so. The RA's receive emails parties involved. Affairs Department is certainly a serious). You call security and alert Many students are aware of only whenever such "hate-crime relat­ A student affected by this way to raise awareness and edu­ your RA. They both fill out their what they have been informed ed incidents" occur, but they are issue said in anonymity, "I don't cate students, but if some students respective reports to be passed of by administration. Yes, the often not allowed to disclose the always feel safe on campus. I feel don't know what it is we're all be­ along to the higher ups. The mes­ administrators do have a certain information or all the facts, but like the administration doesn't ing silent about, how will the issue sage on your white board is duly amount of responsibility for rem­ rather are informed to keep an eye take seriously the threats that go be resolved? As a student body, we erased. Nothing happens---well edying such situations and to en­ out and an ear open if ever they on. I know it might seem like it's are not alerted every time a stu­ maybe someone of some minor sure safety on campus, but we as should find out who the perpetra­ just taunting and games to some, dent has been threatened or ha­ authority goes around knocking students also have a responsibility ,tors are. RAs are also valuable re­ but many of my friends and my­ rassed. We are alerted when such on all the doors of your hall to ask to protect our own safety. Admin­ sources to the student community self feel like we have to look over threats involve violence or occur people if they wrote the message. istrators go home at night; they .as they organize functions within our shoulders. And that's not in public places, but threats and The perpetrator is not found, to don't have to live here. The Presi­ their environments to promote something we should have to discriminatory insults that are left much surprise. It happens again, dent doesn't know what it feels awareness. The problem is that live with. These kinds of things for the victims on their personal to someone else--same serious of like to be a victim who is being if the RA must keep some or all happen more than most people message boards-these are the events. It then happens again, to threatened because of their sexual of the information they receive know about." And according to sorts of threats that as a campus someone else. This sort of thing orientation at UNE. The Dean confidential, students aren't aware UNE's rules and regulations, they we are not always informed 0£ doesn't have to keep happening! doesn't know what it's like to live as to what is really going on, and don't have to live in fear. Quite Perhaps the University doesn't The unfortunate truth is on your floor, living out your life. when the RA does organize a obviously there are individuals feel like these sorts of threats are that, in this case, one person can­ Let them know that you demand function for awareness, students on campus who feel as though problematic or pose any tangible not make a significant difference. to be informed of all incidents, no are not inclined to attend as, to harassing and threatening is the risk. Perhaps because these are the Those who feel unsafe in their matter how minor they may ap­ ,the average student, not much has only means they have for convey­ kinds of threats that can literally homes here on campus, should pear, and perhaps disclosure will really happened. ing a message. Perhaps such in­ be erased, some feel as though it's band together, form a civil rights lead to positive action. Many students who are dividuals intend to scare or make not a big deal. To the people who posse of sorts. Because that's aware of the incidents that have their victims feel uncomfortable receive such threats and intimida­ what's at stake here---basic civil "taken place might feel as though in their own homes. If the latter tions, such whiteboard crimes are rights. Distribute petitions, col- .LETTER TO THE EDITOR time that foreign nationals in­ who was responsible for an at­ oppression because Americans capitalism has provided the IN RESPONSE TO vaded and killed Americans? tempted military coup and im­ know (thanks to global media potential for upward mobility "Soc*!#ism" ls right now really a good time prisoned for a number of years coverage; globalization is es­ for not just a select few, but all SUBMITTED BY to cannibalize America and before being elected president, sential to the fight against ig­ Americans? And while some do MATIHEW STAFFORD call for a social revolution? Is most likely because 75% of the norance) that billions of people not make more, and the work­ the timing ripe for a wholesale country's voters abstained be­ all over the world have been op­ ing class must exist, there is still I'm going to start this re­ change in the way we see our­ cause they were disgusted with pressed under the guise of these more opportunities for working sponse just as bluntly as the selves in the world? Do people the widespread violence that failure-prone, idealistic social/ Americans to make the maxi­ piece I'm responding too: I actually believe that it's right to Chavez used to catapult himself governmental systems. To list mum amount of money given pray that Obama is not a social­ call for a fundamental shift in to the international spotlight a few: North Korea, the former their surroundings and circum­ ist. I'm enrolled in the United what it means to be an Ameri­ and gain fame. Now, after be­ U.S.S.R., China (you must sure­ stances than there is in coun­ States' Marine Corps Platoon can, while those of the would­ ing in power for over ten years, ly consider the Taiwanese an tries such as North Korea or Leaders Class. Hopefully one be "old-guard" are fighting and the Economist states that even oppressed people, as China has Venezuela. Even countries that day I'll lead brave Americans dying on the front lines? What though Chavez has imple­ threatened them with a missile are a social democracy, such as who also feel an obligation to would the soldiers think when mented mass social projects, attack if they attempt to govern France, have unemployment stand up for their country and the America they signed up to the population of poor people themselves),.and Vietnam. One problems (France: 8.3% unem­ feel an obligation to serve. This defend is no longer? has actually increased. This rise surely cannot use these as am­ ployment rate, U.S.: 8.1%; as of country has given us so much. Of course, that's not to say might be possibly due to a de­ munition in an argument for February 2009), and problems It seems lately that many forget that criticism is to be outlawed terioration of work ethic caused a communist or socialist state with metropolitan immigra­ exactly how lucky they are, ex­ and that America doesn't need by the practice of undeserved (with their respective govern­ tion and racism. "Hhmm? This actly how much they don't suf­ improvements. What country handouts ( one of Chavez' many ments). sounds awfully familiar. Per­ fer, compared to the rest of the doesn't? There is no such thing socialist programs, consisting of The most successful nation haps we don't really know what world. Hypocrisy seems to be as a perfect country, or a perfect oil money being redistributed that springs to mind where so­ socialism is, or more important­ more prevalent now than it was governmental system, or a per­ throughout the populace). The cialism is concerned is France. ly, what we could possibly gain in previous generations. People fect economy. Everything, ev­ poor are actually enrolling in It is a democratic, social re­ from it." talking about how America erything, has its ups and downs. multiple districts, which means public. Its GDP per capita needs to be improved, speak­ The article I'm responding to multiple handouts for absolute­ is $34,262, while the United ing of how other nations have touts socialism as the answer to ly no work. The countries infra­ States' is $47,025. Enough said better economies, better educa­ our woes. Has there once been structure is crumbling, due in there--especially because our tion and health systems; well, a socialist government that has part to an absence of the need population is roughly five times either root for the home team succeeded? And by succeeded, I to work for pay, and in part be­ that of France. or get out; that's what I say! I mean withstood the test of time cause private industry is virtu­ The article titled "Soc*!#ism" hope that I won't be standing and lasted as long as the United ally nonexistent so there are no also asked, "Do Americans re­ up and fighting for a country States of America (not to men­ firms competing for a contract. ally believe that a capitalistic that I love, that provided me tion the fact that free-market Is this a socialist utopia? I hope economy potentially provides with so much, that's being torn capitalism allowed our country not. anyone with the opportunity for apart from the inside by people to become the richest in the Ms. Fitzpatrick also asks upward mobility?" In a word, who don't appreciate what they world, and that in turn allows in her article, "Why do some yes. On average, every succes­ have. Especially a country that's everyone, even socialists, to have relate ideas of socialism/com­ sive generation has (with infla­ at war. Whether it's headline the inalienable rights that they munism to fascism and oppres­ tion adjusted) made more than news or not, America is at war enjoy today)? The preeminent sion?" Well, I can only presume their parents, that is to say, has every day, and has been since social government on the global that fascism, communism, and been better off than the previ­ we were attacked on our own scene today must surely be Ven­ socialism are all convoluted and ous generation. H ow can this soil in 2001. When was the last ezuela, a country run by a man mixed up under an umbrella of not be irrefutable proof that 16 OPINION NOR'EASTER NEWS MONDAY, APRIL 27, 2009

The Housing ~~?!fg~ng to have that op- should be reconsidered. A random BY ALEX DEVOE portunity," said John Difrancesco, selection might not that fair after Do you enjoy reading the Nor'easter Staff a fellow sophomore returning to all. Nor'easter News? South next semester. Many of us I can understand that space is As I walked over towards dealt with the cramped under­ limited, and that we have a large Are you interested in getting in­ the campus center with my hous­ classmen dorms with the idea that class, that is something that Hous­ ing form in hand, the inevitable soon enough we would have the ing has no control over. What volved? nerves ofhousing selection started luxury of our own room in one of Housing can do though is allow Nor'easter News is looking for highly to creep in. I looked down at my East and West's suites, and we did us to leave campus. Although sheet; my number was 157, the not come up with that idea on our there may be a small junior re­ motivated, hard-working writer/reporters, lowest in my group. It's not great, own. I know I was personally fed lease, it will not be enough to get but it's not terrible either. I kept that propaganda since long before all of us out of South. For those advertising staff and photographers. reassuring myself that I, a cur­ I made my final decision to come of us still here, we are stuck with rent second-year student, would here, and I assume that others had no options. The University has us be able to get a room in East or similar experiences. Although it is trapped, and does not want let West. It was guaranteed to me last not what I based my decision on, us go. What is the problem with If you're interested send us an email to ye:u. the prospect of living in East or allowing us to live off campus? learn more at: I made my way into the mul­ West was exciting, and surely had There is the obvious money issue. tipurpose rooms, and was over­ some influence on my final judg­ The school makes more money if noreaster.editor@mail. une. edu whelmed by the frustrated looks ment. they can fill up the dorms, but it on my classmate's faces. I was "What is really disappoint­ is also obvious that the popula­ shocked to discover that both ing," said current South resident tion is growing, and in order to E ..st and West had already been Travis Deabay, "is that some accommodate, giving students the filled, and there was still a line of people get stuck with unfavorable option to live off campus would soon-to-be third year students rooming conditions for multiple relieve some of the stress around behind me waiting. We were all years. I feel bad for people who the entire housing situation. going to end up in South, tradi­ had to live in Freddy this year I feel that Housing should tionally a sophomore dorm, for and did not get a good spot for take the time to reconsider how another year. Needless to say, I next year." Although our hous­ the room selection is done. Al­ was disappointed, as were many ing department makes an attempt though it is too late to change the of my classmates. So much for the at making selections fair from results for this upcoming year, a third-year experience! year to year through randomly change would help ensure that Many students feel as though assigned numbers, but as Travis fairness is maintained and the they have been misled. "Coming pointed out, the actual fairness of needs of a continuously growing here freshman year I expected that the selection process is debatable. student body are met as fully as I would be able to live in East or In this sense, the traditional pro­ possible. West, however I now realize that cess is flawed. Perhaps the system + PHOTOS OF THE MONTH

ELLEN FAULJSE, NOR'EASTER NEWS ELLEN FAULISE, NOR'EASTER NEWS