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Possible Morgane Passes Gambling Site Awayat83 to Join BY ELISABETH ZIEMBA Nor'easter Staff Biddeford Dr. Peter Morgane, faculty Community member and researcher at the College of Osteopathic Medi­ BY KATELYN KAULBACK cine's pharmacology department, Nor'easter Staff passed away on September 27, UNE COMMUNICATIONS UNE COMMUNICATIONS 2010 in Biddeford at Southern Peter Morgane Scarborough Downs is a Arthur Goldstein Maine Medical Center after a of his late wife. Dr. Morgane is­ horseracing track located just short illness. Dr. Morgane joined sued a $300,000 challenge, the off of Route 1 in Scarborough. Arthur Goldstein Leaves UNE in 1985, and remained a "Morgane Challenge", to garner Sharon Terry, who has owned lecturer and a researcher at UNE additional donations and more the track for the past eight UNE: Dean Position until his death, having earned than 165 donors have met his years, is struggling to make Professor Emeritus status in June challenge. ends meet. She claims that the of 2010. Dr. Morgane published his track is expensive to operate, Remains Vacant Dr. Morgane, in addition research extensively, with more and therefore she is looking for BY CONSTANCE GLYNN gate and, previous to this, as a director to being a beloved member of than 240 full papers in academic a new way to gain revenue. She Nor'easter Staff of the National Science Foundation. the UNE Faculty and commu­ and scholastic journals. At UNE, wants to change Scarborough It is understood he received a better nity, was, with his wife Cecile, the he worked with Dr. David Mokler Downs from a regular track As some may or may not know, offer from Bridgewater State (which largest individual donor in UNE's on the emotional brain, and many into a "racino," similar to Hol­ the Dean position of the University's is in the process of converting to lywood Slots, located in Ban­ history. In the spring of 2009, other projects. In his biography College of Arts and Sciences is cur­ a University), where he is now the UNE's newest academic building on the UNE website, four out of gor. A racino is a track that also rently vacant. Arthur Goldstein had Founding Dean of the new School opened its doors: the Peter and the five selected publications were has slot machines, and unlike a been the Dean of UNE's College of of Science and Mathematics. Did Cecile Morgane Hall. Donations co-written with Dr. Mokler, and regular casino, tracks have been Arts and Sciences for about two and he have a contract with UNE? Yes, in the past few years from Mor­ together, the two men edited an allowed to convert to racinos in a half years until he left a couple of although negotiating does exist, and gane have made this and other entire volume of the Journal of the state of Maine since 2003, months ago, at the beginning ofJune. this is what is said to have occurred. buildings possible, including the Neuroscience and Bio-Behavioral as long as the city residents He took over the position in January The process for hiring a new Cecile Morgane Research Labo­ Reviews. agree. In 2003, Scarborough of 2008 from Alfred Fuchs. Origi­ Dean is a lengthy one; complete with ratory in the Pickus Center for In a news release on Septem­ voters rejected the conversion. nally educated in geology, Goldstein a nation-wide search, for it is in the Biomedical Research, in memory ber 27, UNE President Danielle The question appeared on the served as a faculty member at Col- best interest ofth e University to have Please see MORGAN£, page 3. Please see RACINO, page 2. Please see GOLDSTEIN, page 3.

123 First Year Medical Students Take Osteopathic Oath BY MANDY RANCOURT the students took the osteopathic and the life of my patients, to re­ Nor'easter Staff oath and received words of advice tain their confidence and respect and encouragement from numer­ both as a physician and a friend The University of New Eng­ ous speakers and staff members. who will guard their secrets with land's College of Osteopathic The White Coat Ceremony scrupulous honor and fidelity." Medicine hosted its fourteenth was conceived by the Arnold P. The oath demands students "To annual White Coat Ceremony for Gold Foundation to "create a psy­ my college, I will be loyal and its 33rd entering class at the Hol­ chological contract for profession­ strive always for its best interests iday Inn by the Bay in Portland alism and empathy" in medicine. and for the interests of the stu­ on Thursday, October 7. With It occurs at many medical schools dents who will come after me." over 1,000 guests in attendance, around the country. Numerous Dr. Hahn welcomed the stu­ 123 first year medical students College of O steopathic Medi­ dents and guests and asked for were "coated" by their second year cine students have been read and their thoughts and prayers regard­ peers and other physicians. agreed to the O steopathic Oath ing the passing of Dr. Peter Mor­ "The presentation of the over the years, and UNECOM's gane, the injury of Dr. Audrey white coat - the symbolic mantle Class of 2014 are just the most Okun-L anglais' son and the acci­ of the medical profession - by recent students to experience this dent that left former MSI student physicians to the first year stu­ rite of passage. Aaron M artinuzzi a quadriplegic. dents, underscores their bonds Adam Lauer, D.O. was grad­ H e said that "All of these events as future professional colleagues" uated from UNECOM in 2000 impact us and make us who we says D r. M arc Hahn, Senior Vice and is now the President of UN­ are: caring members of a profes­ President for H ealth Affairs and E C OM's Alumni Association. sional community who are privi­ Dean of the College of Osteo­ H ~ read the O steopathic Oath leged to be able to provide care pathic l\1edicine. The ceremony to tudents along with the osteo­ and support to those in need." also symbolizes the students' loy­ pathic physicians in the audience, Dr. Hahn told the students alty and devotion to becoming a and asked them to promise "to be that "Tonight's ceremony is just Doctor of Osteopathy. In addition mindful always of my great re­ one step on the path that leads to receiving their fir~t white coat , sponsibility to preserve the health towards the professional goal family and fnends ofUNECOM's first year medical students as well as supportive physicians attended the fourteenth annual \Vhite Coat Ceremony on October 8 in Please sec OATH, pa~c 4. Portland.

• 'E\\'S: FEATURES: SPORTS: OPINIONS: mcl continued, page 2-4 Teacher Spotlight, page 6 Rugb}, page 10 UNE's I ,ack ofMorals, page 15 ITS Out ourced, page 2 Semester Abroad, page 6 ;\len & \\'omen'< CC, page 10 LGBT Awareness, page 16 i\Ban,page4 Dear Oi,a, page 7 :\len & \\"omen', Soccer, page 11 Voices in the Crowd, page 18 Farmer at I', pa~ 5 2 NEWS NOR'EASTER NEWS WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2010 New Management in ITS Leaves Additional Security Implemented at UNE BY JESSICA HAMEL doors are positioned to see who is only person allowed to burn parts Employees Feeling Betrayed Nor'easter Staff exiting more than who is enter­ of the history. To ensure privacy ing. The few cameras that are po­ of students, every security officer BY HADLEIGH SMITH this will simply lead to a differ­ Those students who live in sitioned around the gateway have must sign a document that out­ Nor'easter Staff ent signature on their paychecks the brand-new Sokokis Residence a very clear view of the gateway lines the terms and conditions for or whether the change will mani­ Hall, know all too well that there itself, and the pathways leading the use of the cameras. The Information Technology fest itself in additional ways, such are cameras in various locations up to it. The camera that is posi­ For years, Clark has asked Services (ITS) Department is in as possible cuts in pay or benefits. in and around the building. Why tioned to overlook the parking lot UNE to have cameras around the process of being outsourced to 1he ITS department has not been are the cameras just in Sokokis can be moved by security to see campus and this is the first year another company outside of the able to keep up with the growth Hall and not in any other resident almost every part of the parking that they have allowed it. One University of New England. This ofUNE and catching up may be a halls or University buildings? This lot and the Nor'easter Way, which reason why only Sokokis has means that employees of the ITS very expensive and expansive pro­ is a common question heard from is the road leading to the blue turf cameras is that the addition of department are no longer work­ cess. residents. There have been a few field. There is also another cam­ the cameras was convenient dur­ ing for the University, but instead, This seems to be a touchy misconceptions surrounding the era that can be moved by security ing the building's construction. the ITS department will be man­ subject among University em­ discovery of the Sokokis cameras, that has been placed just outside Also, it is starting the push to aged by SunGard, a Fortune 500 ployees and few were willing to after talking with Forrest Finkler, the end of the West Wing, to place cameras in high traffic ar­ Company focusing on providing answer questions or comment on the Residential Area Coordinator show the entrance walkway of the eas around campus. With the software and computer services the changes to the department. in Sokokis Hall, and Don Clark building and the pond. addition of the gateway, it was to educational organizations. It However, Holly Haywood, Di­ the Director of Safety and Secu­ Whoever is working dispatch imperative to Clark that cameras is unclear to employees whether rector of Academic Support at rity, a few of the misconceptions for security is the person who be positioned around it for safety. were cleared up. monitors the action caught on The cameras in Sokokis are the Please see ITS, page 3. The cameras are not all film. No one is watching the foot­ start of a bigger project that will throughout the building, as some age at all times, and when some­ not only help to multiply the se­ RACINO during commuting hours, it CONTINUED FROM PAGE I people have said. They are posi­ one is watching, the program is curity staffing, but will also allow is believed this racino would ballot again in 2008, and was tioned to see the entrances and minimized so people walking security to see if putting cameras only add to the existing traffic. again rejected. Terry's love of exits of the building, the Sokokis by cannot see what is going on. around other parts of campus will However, if approved, the city horses and racing is so strong parking lot, and the gateway un­ Housing officials do not have di­ benefit the safety of the students. of Biddeford plans on working that she is willing to do any­ derneath Route 9 which connects rect access to the monitors, but In the future, Clark hopes to with the Maine Department of thing to keep it open, includ­ the Morgane parking lot to Soko­ if there is a specific incident that place cameras in all parking lots Transportation and the Turn­ ing moving to a new location kis Hall. The cameras are placed needs to be looked at, security can at UNE, and in other high traf­ pike Authority to construct an in Biddeford. for basic security purposes to en­ look back on the history of the fic areas. Ultimately, housing staff exit off of the Maine Turnpike In order to do this, Scar­ sure safety around the residence tapes and inform housing officials and security see this as a positive leading directly to the racino. borough Downs is joining hall and for all the residents who­ of what they need to know. If an step for the safety of students on The mayor of Biddeford, forces with Ocean Proper­ live in it. The cameras near the incident occurs, Don Clark is the campus. Joanne Twomey, supports the ties, Ltd. Ocean Properties is plan and believes it will bring a hotel management company tax relief to future potential based out of Portsmouth, NH. property taxes. She is confident In addition to building the en­ in Ocean Properties and their vironmentally-friendly racino, ability to build a "high class" they also plan on construct­ facility, based on their previous ing a 200-room hotel. They work. She stated that in Bangor, have proposed to build on the Hollywood Slots has attracted 88 acres of land owned by the more visitors to not only the City of Biddeford off of Route racino, but to the downtown 111 on Andrews Road, which area as well, and she believes is located past the Biddeford the same will happen in Bidd­ Crossing shopping center. eford. The Heart of Biddeford This racino would create declined to comment on this an estimated 500 jobs, not in­ article. cluding the workers involved in The future of the racino construction. The city of Bid­ lies in the hands of the Bid­ deford predicts that crime rate deford voters. Qyestion 1 on will not increase, because crime the Biddeford referendum bal­ rates in Bangor have not in­ lot will read: "Do you favor the creased since the installation of operation of slot machines at their racino. The need for ad­ a commercial harness racing ditional city police and fire res­ track to be located in Bidd­ TOM HINMAN, NOR'EASTER NEWS cue is currently being evaluated. eford, Maine, subject to the ap­ One of the security cameras ensuring student safety. Also predicted from Bangor, proval of appropriate contracts Biddeford would gain approxi­ and financial agreements to be staffed with one family nurse prac­ Campus Student Health Center. on weight management, smoking mately five million dollars an­ negotiated and voted upon by titioner and one medical assistant. Heather Martin works full time cessation and enjoy answering your nually from gaming revenue, in the Biddeford City Council Nurse practitioners are ad­ in the Portland Campus Student health care questions. You may also addition to whatever taxes may and subject to any necessary vanced practice nurses fully licensed Health Center. find us out and about at various be added to this. zoning amendments permitting in Maine to provide a full range of Here is what we offer at the events, or speaking at a Lunch and A problem foreseen by the use?" Look for an answer primary health care. Nurse prac­ Student Health Center, keep in Learn or other forum on campus. many is traffic. Since Route to this controversial issue in the titioners are able to diagnose and mind all of our services are private WE ARE CURRENTLY 111 is already typically busy upcoming election. treat illness and injury, manage and confidential. We offer care for OFFERING FLU VACCINE!! acute and chronic illness, prescribe acute illness and injury; immuniza­ WE HAVE FLU SHOTS medications and treatments and tions, physical exams for entry re­ AND NASAL VACCINE. order diagnostic tests. Nur e prac­ quirements, athletics or annual ex­ YOU KNOW WHAT TO DO; Student Health Corner titioners collaborate and consult ams for women and men. We offer DONT GET THE FLU. If you with other health care practitioners BY CHERRYBAKER articles; you may send those to stu­ family planning services, birth con­ think you might have the flu here's and specialists when needed. Nor'easter Contributor denthealth.une.edu. trol, emergency contraception and what to do. Come to the Student Cherry Baker MSN, FNP-C The Student Health Center on STD testing. We are able to help Health Center. We can determine works at the health center full time. The staffof the Student Health the Biddeford Campus is located in manage ongoing health issues in whether it is really influenza (the Mary Lou Burgess works part time Center will be contributing a regu­ the lower level of the Sanford F. cooperation with your primary care Flu) or a cold. We have antiviral at the health center. We couldn't do lar article to the Nor'easter News! Petts Health Center. It is staffed provider or specialist at home. We medications that can help reduce it all without the medical assistants This first article will introduce you with two family nurse practitioners are able to refer you to specialists your symptoms if it is the flu. 1he Patty Stevens works full time in the to the staff and health center ser­ and two medical assistants. The here in the local area if needed or best way to treat the flu is to pre­ health center. Barbara Shuman vices. All you ever wanted to know Student Health Center on the requested. We offer some laborato­ vent it. works full time in the health cen­ about the Student Health Center. Portland Campus is located in ry services; some are in house, oth­ So, stay healthy, study hard, ter. Kim Boothby Ballantyne NP We welcome ideas and requests for the lower level of Ginn Hall. It is ers we send to an outside lab. We and stop in to say "hi" at your local works full time at the Portland provide information and education Student Health Center. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2010 NOR'EASTER NEWS NEWS 3 MORGANE UNE's vision - that through re­ "Retention:"The New"Buzz"Word of CONTINUED FROM PAGE I search we can improve the lives of Ripich said, "We mourn the loss people with neurological disease." Student Affairs of our dear friend, but know that Dr. Morgane was a well-respect­ BY BRANDON HOTHAM mented Forrest. ous departments on campus meant Peter's legacy of scientific discov­ ed and well-liked member of the Nor'easter Staff Forrest went on to talk about to help students: multicultural af­ ery will live on at the University UNE community, but also of how each major in every college fairs, student involvement, residen­ of New England". In Morgane's Kennebunkport. His funeral was Retention, in this case, is not has at its core a content area that is tial education and housing, all the biography, Dr. Tim Ford, UNE held on October 1, 2010 at St. how well one can retain facts and broadly based. This allows for stu­ deans' offices, career services, the Vice President for Research and Martha's Church in Kennebunk figures in memory, but rather, how dents to apply knowledge and make health center, the counseling center, Dean of Graduate Studies, says, and he was interred beside his well UNE can keep its students a difference in the world. Forrest the registrar, the first year connec­ "Sometimes we get too involved wife at Arundel Cemetery in staying here year after year. 1his believes that the curriculum here tions groups, etc. All of these are in the 'fine print' of a life in re­ Kennebunkport. word, in recent years, has become provides a rich place for expression. meant to help student's success, and search, but what Peter always You can read more about D r. the new"buzz"word of the Student Forrest spoke to opportunities not increase their knowledge base: both made me realize was that it means M organe, including D r. Ripich's Affairs Division. only in student involvement, but are crucial to high retention, says nothing if we fail to disseminate news release regarding his pass­ According to Cynthia Forrest, also for students to connect with Forrest. "For every staff member, new knowledge - 'Publish or Per­ ing, on the UNE W ebsite under Vice President for Student Affairs, faculty through student-faculty re­ retention is the goal," says Forrest. ish,' the old adage that Peter so the News heading. Ripich closed Retention is "helping students un­ search. Forrest also spoke to the mov­ accurately and appropriately rep­ her news release with the state­ derstand what resources are here "We realize that when stu­ ing of student offices in Decary resented. We will miss his con­ ment that perhaps best sums up that can help them and assist them dents are admitted to this institu­ (USG, Yearbook, APB), the newly stant presence in the Cecile Mor­ the UNE community's feelings: in theireducation."Nor'easter News tion, they make a commitment. formed offices for the Westbrook gane Research Laboratories. He "He will be missed." had the pleasure of talking with Dr. We, in return, make a commitment College of Health Professions Stu­ will always be an integral part of Forrest about what retention really when we recruit them to ensure dents also in Decary, and the new means, and why it's so popularly their success in all aspects of their 24 hour library access available to used in the division in recent years. development: both educationally students as more ways in which "Students are at the heart of and personally," stated Forrest. For­ students can connect and increase GOLDSTEIN sciences, and most recently, the Chair CONTINUED FROM PAGE I our enterprise in all aspects. We rest commented on how in the past their success. Forrest ended by say­ of the Biology Department, has focus on student's holistic devel­ at various institutions, the old man­ ing, "I'm new, but things have not the best, most qualified person for the been addressed. When asked about opment in all aspects, both in and tra was for students to, "look to left, changed in the sense that students job. Not only is the opening posted on the seemingly unusual turnover rate, outside the classroom," says For­ look to the right ... one of you won't matter most."UNE's retention rates UNE's webpage, but it is also listed in Brown replied that she simply could rest. The Vice President went onto be there by the time you graduate." increased from around 77% be­ The Chronicle of Higher Education. not explain it. Brown took over her to say that the university is inter­ However, things are changing in tween the first and second year last By the end of this month, the Uni­ new position only a few months ago ested in value for students, and that modern times of higher education. year, to just over 80% between the versity will have specific candidates on June 1 and is serving in the ab­ decisions made within UNE are 1his is no longer the philosophy, first and second year currently. Is for the position. sence of a Dean. Although she did student centered. Administrations and hasn't been at UNE for quite this measure enough to determine Is it typical for the position to apply for the Dean's position, she has goal is to graduate students who some time. if UNE's student driven initiatives still be open at this point? Yes, for since withdrawn her application with have taken advantage of everything This idea of retention, and are working? It appears that way; Arthur Goldstein left only a few the strong belief that she can do more available; to graduate students who keeping retention up, is driven by only the future of UNE's student months ago. However, looking over to better prepare herself for academic are committed, competent, and UNE's Mission Statement, which population will tell. the past Deans of the College ofArts administration. With the support of global citizens. "Retention is really at its core, has a student centered and Sciences, one can't help but won­ President Ripich and Provost Carter, the measure of this process," com- attitude. Forrest spoke to the vari- der if the amount of turnover we've she will maintain her position and had is common. Within the past 5-7 serve as Interim to whoever is select­ new management will offer bet­ at the University and reviewed the years,four Deans have served;Jacque ed as Dean throughout this current ter organization and leadership benefits carefully before accepting ITS Carter, Paul Burlin,Alfred Fuchs, and academic year. A broad conclusion CONTINUED FROM PAGE 2 within ITS. Yet, others feel un­ positions here. Those with chil­ most recently, Arthur Goldstein. Yet, was drawn that this type of turnover the Teaching and Learning Cen­ derappreciated and betrayed, as dren also factored in the educa­ all but Goldstein remained within the does not appear to be typical of other ter, offered some insight into the employees were not consulted tional advantages that come along University;Jacque Carter now serves institutions and thus is a trait ofUNE transition. Employees in previous before or during the negotiations. with being a University employee. as Provost, Paul Burlin is an associate alone. Since Goldstein declined to years have been overworked and The long negotiation process has Haywood said, "We take pride in professor in the History Department, comment for this article, UNE is left mismanaged, performing well taken its toll on employees and the work we do ... I see folks who and Alfred Fuchs is a member of the with an unexplainable occurrence beyond their job descriptions. added a bitter element to the work incredibly hard and are truly Board ofTrustees. and a continued search for a Dean of Funds and resources were not ef­ working environment, exacer­ committed to quality. It doesn't Is this type of turnover a unique the University's College of Arts and fectively allocated and outsourc­ bating the frustration felt by de­ feel like that has been rewarded." characteristic of UNE? To answer Sciences. ing the department seemed to be partment employees. Since it is Although changes are ev­ this, Stine Brown, the current In­ a quick fix to these issues, but it unclear how this transition will erywhere, UNE will still provide terim Dean, a former professor in life has lead to tensions within the affect workers, many are worried students with an ITS department, department. As Haywood put it, about possible changes in their but the services may be margin­ "when you run into roadblocks at benefit packages. For example, ally different. Haywood has ex­ change in management and lack transition will affect the Univer­ every turn you eventually wind up some ITS employees relocated pressed a concern that the quality of morale; however this is just sity, both from a student and em­ discouraged." their families to the area for a job of services may suffer due to the one possibility. In the end, it is a ployee perspective. Some employees believe the waiting game to see just how this

A Preview to Friends and Family Weekend

BY TARA CONNELL of Nadeau and her fellow peers. em Maine Open M ic N ight, held advertising the many opportuni­ from laughing so hard," and tick­ . 1or'eastcr Staff \ Vhen asked why she decided in the Hang. Here, fellow class­ ties to get involved on campus, ets will be available at the door. to take on this large responsibil­ mates and friends from the com­ outside of the classroom. "Craft UNE is also bringing "believe it Imiting family and friends ity, 1\Jadeau s,lid, "I wanted to be munity can be found performing time" will allow families to enjoy or not" performances including an to v:,it on campus has heen said the one to plan this unique ex­ music of all genres, including making something to take home, extremist who has perfected the to reduce feelings of homesick­ perience for friends and families self-composed songs. Along with and the Activities Programming art of swallowing swords and the 'lCS, So, to help student, and to join us here on campus for a the local talent, musicians, such Board will be hosting their an­ various magic tricks of Dan Mar­ fan.ilies deal with this, a special fun-filled weekend". Through the as Jason Lavaser and Rob Du­ nual Casino and Bingo night, tin. According to the Friends and weekend ha~ been set aside here organization and commitment of quette and Jazz trio, are expected with prizes in store. Students can Family Committee, this weekend at U, 'E t stop said feelings the Friends and Family Commit­ to appear. Families will also have sign up to take a bike or boating has been planned at this particu­ from growing Beginning Fri­ tee, the events planned have been ,l chance to relax and enjoy their adventure outdoors, and tours of lar time because students are fi­ day. O.:toher 15, ~E will con­ strategically chosen to provide time at UNE at a luncheon in the the campus will also be provided nally settled into school and can tinue its tradition of carrying out an accurate representation of the Decary Dining Hall, which will to show families student- life here show their families what UNE an eYentful weekend designated many activities that take place at include a background of jazz mu­ atUNE. is all about. It is the committee's for n1dents' special visitors. This U. TE throughout the course of sic. Caricatures and photos with Another event will be the ultimate goal to have something year's Friends and Family \ Veek­ the year. the UNE mascot Stormin' Nor­ UNE Players production of for all visitors and to have people end festivities, according to Jes­ \ Vith that said, v,rhat can stu­ man will also be provided to cre­ Shakespeare Abridged, show­ leave with their own, personal sica 'adeau, Chair of the Friends dents and their families expect ate a lasting family memory. ing all weekend at the'Biddeford UNE experience. and Family Committee, has been Friday, October 15 through Sun­ Clubs and organizations City Theater. Students in the play undergoing the planning process day, O ctober 17? The weekend from all over campus will be claim that it is "a hysterical show, 'in1.. e last fall, through the work will kick-offFridav with a South- hosting a craft fair, along with that will make your stomach hurt 4 NEWS NOR'EASTER NEWS WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2010 UNE's Goals to Lower Carbon Footprint NCANs 2010-2011 Banned Being Met Substance List BY DANIELLE CROPLEY the Campus Center and will be She would like to see UNE be­ Nor'easter Staff providing domestic water uses to come more aware of the behav­ BY D EIDRE DICKER Substance List, the concentration students in the form of hot water iors that need to be changed on Nor'easter Staff of caffeine allowed to be detected l\t1any changes are happen­ for showers and other necessities. campus and how important it is in a urine sample is restricted to ing at UNE. One of which is the The final grant is worth $37,347, to replace UNE's current energy Sorry athletes, but your 15 micrograms per milliliter. 15 plan being implemented to reduce and it is to be used to purchase sources with more renewable "monster" will have to come from micrograms calculates to about UNE's carbon footprint. Through new LED lights for UNE's park­ means of power. Both Kings­ within this season. Each year, the 0.015 milligrams, and it would the work of UN E's Sustainability ing lots (which includes lots 6, 8, ton and Carriddi want to see National College Athletic As­ take 29.573 milliliters to make 1 Coordinator Alethea Cariddi and 10, 16, and 20). Kingston says some active changes at UNE and sociation, or NCAA, produces a ounce. A 12-ounce serving size of students in the Environmental he had the biggest hand in writ­ strongly believe that the changes Banned Substance List, which Jolt© contains 71.2 milligrams of Studies program, the University ing this grant and claims that this to the heating and ventilation sys­ prohibits the use and consump­ caffeine, and an 8.2-ounce can of is undergoing several projects to step will involve removing old, tem, the new lights, and the solar tion of certain chemicals by col­ Red Bull© contains an astonish­ make campus more eco-friend­ unreliable fixtures, and replacing panels, especially, will become a lege athletes. The drug classes ing 80 milligrams. The NCAA's ly. However, one must ask how them with new LED fixtures that great learning opportunity for on this list include stimulants, problem with all this stimulation? these projects will come to be fin­ will cut down the energy used on students interested in other forms anabolic agents, alcohol and beta Too much can cause serious side ished results? The answer: over a daily basis. Although the writ­ of energy. These changes will also Blockers, diuretics (water pills) effects, like paranoia, panic, anxi­ $238,000 in grant money that ing and receiving of the grants is help keep students more focused and other masking agents, street ety, and delusions. An athlete's has been awarded to the school important, the grant processes will in class (due to an unvarying cli­ drugs, growth hormones and ana­ stimulant use can also contribute in order to complete and meet the not be complete until the contract mate) and will make them feel logues, anti-estrogens, and beta-2 to health issues while exercising, goals set aside by Cariddi and her negotiations are solidified. safer with brighter lights that ac­ agonists. Because many of the including increased body temper­ students. Along With Kingston and tually work at night. ingredients found in common en­ ature and dehydration. To summarize the incoming other students, Carriddi says Not only will these new ad­ ergy drinks, like l'v1onster©, Red Kristen Bailey, UNE's As­ grant money, third-year Envi­ many other people were essential ditions be a positive series of Bull© , and Nos©, fall under one, sistant Clinical Professor/As­ ronmental Studies student Ryan to making this project a reality. changes for UNE as a whole, but or more, of these drug categories, sistant Athletic Trainer, helped Kingston, provided information She states that many partners de­ it will also help to strengthen the these drinks are now considered to explain the specific guidelines on the three different grants UNE veloped the technical information Environmental Studies depart­ banned substances as well. of the new policy. "The NCAA has received. Since Kingston was for the grants including Trident ment on campus as well. These Stimulants are the most mandates documentations of pre­ an integral part of the three week Controls (who were involved in visible changes will help to en­ common of the illegal substances scription drugs taken by players," grant-writing process, he has the building automation grant), gage students, both current and found in energy drinks because Bailey said. So, banned drugs that first-hand knowledge ofjust what ReVision Energy (who were in­ prospective, which can only lead they cover a wide range of chemi­ are medications for ADD and exactly went into this eco-project. volved with the solar thermal to further growth at the Univer­ cals. These chemicals include any­ ADHD must be reported to the The first of the three grants was in grant) and Sebago Energy Con­ sity. Carriddi is looking forward thing from caffeine, ephedrine, or athletic staff before using them. the amount of$154,160, and it is servation (who helped with the to the completion of said projects, synephrine, to Ritalin and Adder­ Though drug testing in Division to be used for building automation LED lights grant). Other UNE especially the Climate Action all. The banning of caffeine may III is usually limited to playoffs, and energy management upgrades community members that had Plan, which is going to inspire a prove to be the most problem­ it is important to comply with in the forms of CO2 censors that a hand in this process included holistic means oflowering UNE's atic because virtually every energy the substance rules. If a drug test will allow heating and ventilation Scott Wintel, Troy Thibeault, and carbon footprint. All in all, the drink contains it. According to proves positive for any of these systems to turn off when there Tom Clow, who are the HVAC environmental adaptations being the NCAA's 2010-2011 Banned medications and the athlete did is no use for them. The second lead, the HVAC technician, and made here at UNE are multi-fac­ grant is $50,000, and will be used the Facilities l\t1anager, respec­ eted and beneficial in many ways, Please see NCAA, page 5. to provide UNE with a solar hot tively. and the ideal goal is that this proj­ water system and a performance Carriddi also hopes that this ect will, in the words of Kingston, ready been able to launch some of make adjustments in order to feel monitoring display located at the environmental mission inspires "foster a culture of more environ­ these programs such as the Bike more connected at the University. Campus Center. The solar pan­ and motivates UNE in terms of mental awareness." Tours which started over this past In addition to MAP-Works, els will be located on the roof of their energy uses and misuses. summer, and the newest iPhone Student Affairs will also be send­ app which is a virtual tour that ing out a Student Satisfaction you can watch directly on your Survey in the spring semester iPhone. We also have about forty through which upperclassmen as Enrollment Management Switch alumni around the country who well as first years will have the op­ have offered to help out with re­ portunity to voice their opinions, BY ALYSSA FASTNACHT The idea behind the switch University is looking to improve cruiting students from their own whether they are good or bad. The Nor'easter Staff has been primarily student cen­ communication with and con­ areas. collaboration of each of the de­ tered. "We want to provide a nection of all departments. There As for . current students, partments under Student Affairs Recently, the Enrollment more seamless experience from is going to be a lot more conver­ Registrar has developed a quiz will make reviewing and resolv­ l'v1anagement Division at UNE Admissions to entry to being ac­ sation in order to better the way accompanied with a podcast tu­ ing some of the issues being pre­ was transferred from Academic tive alumni. We are working on the University reaches out to all torial for students to aid with sented by students a much easier Affairs to Student Affairs. Enroll­ the pieces that directly touch stu­ of the students and especially the online registration. First year stu­ process. Again, UNE is putting a ment l\t1anagement now reports dent's lives," explains Vice Presi­ first years. dents also have access to an on­ lot of extra effort into keeping the to the Vice President of Student dent of Student Affairs, Dr. Cyn­ There have been many in­ line program called l\t1AP-Works students at the center of all of its Affairs, Dr. Cynthia Forrest in­ thia Forrest. novative ideas and also programs (l'v1aking Achievement Possible), decisions. stead of Provost Dr.Jacque Carter With the new integration of set in place in order to reach out which is affiliated with Ball State Beyond the move of Enroll­ according to Dean of Enrollment Enrollment l\t1anagement into to our students, both current and research. This is an online survey ment l\t1anagement, UNE has l\t1anagement, Karen Lucas. the Student Affairs Division, the prospective. The University has al- which, according to their website, also just hired a Director of Ad­ is a "student retention and success missions, l'v1artin Kinard, who OATH program designed for both first will be working to bridge gaps CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 and second year students. It iden­ between faculty/staff and the tifies students early in the term other departments by meeting each of you have established for matically changed by a special Dean of Educational Programs allowing for immediate support with and listening to any issues yourself: that of becoming an out­ teacher, a unique course or a clini­ and Vice Dean and Dr. Nancy and intervention. l\t1AP-Works they may be confronted with at standing osteopathic physician. cal experience. I hope that kind of Cummings, President- elect of the then serves as the infrastructure the time. All of the new steps that Both Dr. Hahn and President transcendent educational experi­ l\t1aine l\t1edical Association also to manage those critical outreach have been recently put in place are Danielle Ripich, who also spoke ence happens to each ofyou while spoke at the event. Second year efforts on your campus." to simply make things easier for at the event, mentioned that the you are a student here." medical student l\t1atthew Holz, This website offers advice to both faculty and staff according to educational excellence in geriat­ The ceremony's keynote Associate Dean Bates, l\t1ichael students about what they need Dr. Forrest. rics and rural medicine and the speaker, Dr. l'v1artin Levine prac­ l'v1orel, C hairman of the Board of to work on and gives tips on how She states, "This is still new, primary care education at UN­ tices as a board-certified family Trustees of the U niversity of New to become more involved with a and I'm still listening and learn­ ECOl\,1 ranks it among the top physician in New Jersey and is the England and Dr. Peter Dane, As­ kind of stoplight system where a ing. I'm trying to give everyone medical schools in the nation. President- elect of the American sociate D ean of Academic Affairs green light means the student is support and listen to the faculty President Ripich said "Time Osteopathic Association. Dr.Joel also addressed the class of 2014. on track and in the clear, yellow and department chairs so that we and time again we hear stories Kase, President of the l\t1aine Os­ means the student has room for can improve on what we do." from our students and alumni teopathic l'v1edical Association, improvement, and red which is about how their lives were dra- Dr. Kenneth Johpson, Associato ' . an alarm that he or she needs to WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 13 2010 NOR'EASTER NEWS NEWS 5 Biddeford Police Blotter 10/01/10 Brad exposed himself to her -Caller reports juveniles SUV ME TS 953AJH is all -Caller reports male subject 6-year old daughter, possi­ are playing on vacant prop­ over the road. Headed toward -Caller reporting that there in a red shirt and jeans has bly the result of his urinating erty. Caller says they are the Guinea Rd. is a gray Olds Cutlass parked broken open the cable box in public. He was last seen "neighborhood" punks. in front of the residence with on the house. Caller believes walking towards Washing­ -Caller reporting three males two male occupants. The call­ that the subject is rigging the ton Street behind the old 10/03/10 fighting in the area of Happy er states the vehicle has NH wires. Freemont Club wearing blue - UNE dispatch requesting Dragon. plates on it. She states this is jeans and a white t-shirt. the PD for some type distur­ suspicious. -Caller reports a male and fe­ States male is either deaf or bance. They do not have many -Caller states that there is a male yelling at each other and hard of hearing. There was a details at this time other than female outside yelling at her -Caller reporting her 16-year­ that they are in each other 10-15 minute time delay, as the request for our response. because she looked outside old brother is acting up, faces. she couldn't locate her cell UNE states they have two the window. throwing things around, pos­ phone. security officers on scene at sibly stole $80 from mother. -Caller requesting to speak this time and have called in 10/04/10 to an Officer in reference to - Caller advising subjects two more. UNE dispatch un­ -Caller reports his son used 10/06/10 high school students tres­ in the house abutting their able to determine what the his credit card at Sears and -Caller advising that there passing on his property. The property have their pit bull problem is as there is a lot of charged up $2,000.00. are two males hanging out­ caller's property is located on puppy outside in the rain. noise in the background. Of­ side near the door. She states South Street. Dog is crying and whimper­ ficer Hall states all three sub­ -Caller reports small red pick they are creepy and have dark ing. Subjects are not home. jects have left the building up with flashers bearing NH clothing on. -Caller reporting their and have been told never to plates has been parked diago­ 16-year·old daughter was 10/02/10 return to the campus. One of nal from her residence for the - Caller reports that there is a throwing things and was out -Caller advising that it ap­ the subjects involved was the past hour. Male occupant. tree leaning over the roadway of control, daughter has since pears at though someone brother of a resident in the on the river side of the road, gone upstairs. drove on her lawn, tearing up dorm who was reprimanded -Caller reporting that his she is concerned it may come the turf. Caller advising that earlier in the evening for pos­ girlfriend has pushed him down in the road. -Caller reports a black Cam­ this occurred sometime last session of title 22 materials. and he pushed her back. Sub­ ry, unknown registration, evening. Possibly a red truck. ject also reporting 2 children -Caller Reports a mini bike with a carload of kids parked -Caller reports he was out inside the residence. Female stolen from the front yard. on the side of the store on the -Caller reporting that her ve­ walking his dog and noticed has also ripped the complain­ BAJA brand. Guinea Road side. States two hicle has been stolen. a pick up truck in the back of ant's playstation out of the males were inside the store Steve White gym loading un­ wall. -Caller reports unknown ve­ horsing around and left with­ -Caller reporting loud noise known items into the back. hicle did donuts on the public out buying anything. Found coming from apartment 202. Unsure if it was employees or 10/05/10 beach side of the parking lot. this suspicious. Says they are pounding on not. -Caller reports a burglary Minor marks in the dirt no the floor. that they were able to capture damage. - Caller advising male named - Caller advising that a black on video.

Local Farmers Coming to UNE

BY HANNAH BIELECKE effects on climate change. Yes, we als need to do more to improve the right here on campus is not only a must do to get to Maine adds more Nor'easter Staff recycle in the dorms, we use CFC health of our planet. That is why healthy choice for your body, but a pollutants into the atmosphere. bulbs, and we bring a reusable water the students of the Environmental healthy choice for the planet. Small, individual actions cause cli­ It's easy to say that we care about bottle to class, but these actions are Movements and Social Change Sustainable living is no longer mate change, but, at the same time, the environment; just look at all not enough to make a significant course (ENV 322), are hosting an option; it's a necessity. The world small adjustments can help make of the "peace, love, recycle" prod­ impact on climate change. So why UNE's first-ever farmers' market around us is diminishing and if we a difference. If you choose to buy ucts lining store shelves. However, stop there? If humans have caused on campus on Sunday, October 17 do not take action, soon there will products that support the environ­ aside from sporting the environ­ the problems, then it's our job to during Friends and Family Week­ be nothing left to exploit. By buy­ ment, start with food, rather than ment like the latest trend, it seems make amends. end. Several local farmers will be ing local foods, you support the use t-shirts. Come to UNE's farmers' that many college students do not Although living sustainably attending to provide students and of no preservatives, fewer pesticides, market on October 17 and see how know how to feasibly reduce their is not always easy, we as individu- their families and friends the op­ and fewer miles traveled from farm easy it is to live a healthier, more portunity to purchase fresh, locally to stomach. Although it is nice to sustainable life. Climate change NCAA and synephrine (bitter orange)." Igrown produce. The convenience purchase produce grown under the will affect us all; join the movement CONTINUED FROM PAGE 4 The NCAA has banned of purchasing locally grown foods Florida sun, all of the traveling it to buy local and save our planet. not notify anyone of their use of these substances ------the substance, the athlete could primarily for the be kicked off the team, even if the health and safety of medication is prescribed. the student-athletes Along with the use of energy participating in col­ drinks, dietary supplements are lege level sports. At also risky. Bailey warns, "Energy the same time, they drinks and dietary supplements want to minimize are not well-regulated and may the chance of play­ cause a positive drug test result. ers having an unfair Student-athletes have tested pos­ and artificial advan­ 20 7-282-7479 www.dadssmokeshop.com itive and lost their eligibility us­ tage over their op­ ponents. Therefore, ing dietary supplements. Many Store Hours 10-6 Mon thru Sat 10-8 Thurs dietary supplements are con­ student-athletes taminated with banned drugs not should think twice (Open Sundays November to February 12-4) listed :he label. Some exam- about using any of ,le hese banned substances these newly-illegal four,~ .• 1 nutritional and dietary substances, for their UNE Student Special supplements are androstenediol, eligibility to play androstenedione, caffeine (guar­ this season may Show your student ID to get 10% off your purchase ana), citrus aurantium, DHEA, count on it. Ephedrine (ma huang), noran­ (Not valid for cigarettes) drostenediol, norandrostenedione, 6 NOR'EASTER EWS FEATURES WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2010 Teacher Spotlight: Dr. Michael}. Cripps BY CONSTANCE GLYNN classes in order to graduate with versity of New York, where he Nor'easter Staff a specialized degree in 5 years. worked for 7 years before de­ This experience, Cripps says, was ciding to join the University of Dr. Michael Cripps is the unique in that it allowed him to New England. University's newest member of explore his multiple interests. He tells of his decision to the English and Language Stud­ During his time at UCONN, apply because the job descrip­ ies Department. He joins the Cripps only took two classes tion fit nicely with his interests faculty as a tenured Associate that related to political science, and background and he enjoyed Professor of Rhetoric and Writ­ yet that did not discourage him the location. Cripps stressed ing Composition, and serves as from going on to receive a doc­ how interested the UNE faculty Director of Composition (Eng­ torate in political science. The was in the position that he was lish 110). When I sat down with appeal of studying democracy seeking: a rhetoric and com­ him for our conversation to­ in the workplace environment position professor. During the gether, the talk quickly centered led to his enrollment in Rutgers application process he had to around his unique education University's Ph.D. program. present himself to the Univer­ background. It is compelling in As a graduate student, sity, which involved being here that he has multiple degrees in Cripps had the opportunity, on campus for a couple of days. various fields of study, yet none along with people in other vari­ He shared with me his story of of them include "rhetoric and ous fields of academia, to take coming to visit during the dead writing composition." time in the English Department of winter this past January, and Michael Cripps' higher ed­ to teach freshmen writing. It was the surprising attendance at his ucation began with the Univer­ here that he was first exposed to talk from faculty members from HEATHER MEA, NOR'EASTER NEWS sity of Connecticut. He gradu­ the field of rhetoric and com­ across all of the departments. ated from UCONN with two position, and he found he had a This conveyed to him the level Dr. Michael Cripps, Associate Professor of Rhetoric and Writing Composition and degrees; a Bachelor of Arts in passion for teaching writing. of interest his colleagues had, Directo of Composition. Philosophy and a Bachelor of Cripps' varied degrees is and he said he was sincerely already possess in reading, writ­ friends. He did express that he Science in Business Manage­ fascinating in that it displays blown away by it. ing, and thinking critically. enjoyed cooking, coaching his ment. He graduated at the top that with multiple interests and Another point he empha­ When we began talking kids' soccer teams, movie nights of his class and summa cum the willingness to remain open sized is that he has found this about himself outside of the with his family, and mountain laude in both fields. While at to just about anything, you can same high level of interest in classroom, I asked him what he biking. UCONN, during his first cou­ find what you're truly passionate his students, first-years taking liked to do. At first, he seemed One of the first things that ple of semesters, he applied to about. English Composition. Cripps hesitant to answer. When he caught my eye in his office, was be a University Scholar. He was His recent work experience seems astounded at the level of did, he laughed and joked, "I'm a the presence of action figurines chosen as one out of 13 students involves a few years as Assis­ engagement shown by his stu­ socially boring guy." He credited and tiny toy cars that seemingly (out of more than one hundred tant Director of Composition dents in both of his classes, and this to being new in the area belonged in the waiting room applicants) to receive the privi­ at Rutgers, then, moving on to he is excited about the solid ef­ and his devotion to his family of a hospital. I automatically lege of compiling his own core York College of The City Uni- forts shown and the skills they and their small circle of family assumed he had kids (a correct

Please see CRIPPS, page 7. A Semester Abroad in Baja, Mexico a culture very different from our SanButo. I couldn't hear, I plunged into the own. They do not use trash cans, or Ofcourse, I can't pretend that I cool, dark water. And immediately know how to recycle. There is no didn't do any schoolwork during my I was surrounded hy these beautiful cultural law against cat-calling at semester abroad. Most nights were black lions, and they danced in the every female you see on the streets. coffee-filled as we all scrambled to water, around and in between us. The amount of sand you come finish our research papers, or study Without a morke~ I took big breaths home with is enough to fill a small for our exams. But somehow, being and swam down to he with them in house. And yet, most of what I re­ in this beautiful, untouched place, their home (my ears screaming the member are the wonderful things the work became a part of the ex­ whole time}, hutI wouldn't trade the about this community that I came perience, and I learned even more. experiencefor anything. to love: the passion of the fisher­ How do you explain thefeeling I would like to simply say that men for their home; the friendly ofbeing so close to something so enor­ studying abroad was the most life­ people willing to have a Spanglish mous and beautiful andpeaceful? It changing of experiences that I have A whale. conversation with you; the sound glides silently he/ow the surface, its ever had. But that might sound too of celebration at the annual Ballena spots gfoing it a gorgeous design. cliche, and my experience was any­ BY CHRISTINA PERAZIO I can see the sun rising over Gris (gray whale) festival; the grace From a distance, the tail seems to he thing but stereotypically common. Nor'easter Contributor the blue waters Magdalena crisp of and beauty of the gray whales that moving in slow motion. But three So perhaps I will rephrase: living hay. Birds skirting the surface the of inhabit Magdalena Bay. My study feetfrom the giant, and you realize and studying in a place outside your Studying abroad is about ex­ glass-like water. Palm trees blow­ abroad experience opened my eyes the swiftness with which the whale home is a learning experience more periencing a culture very different ing in the wind. Lizards running to a world very different from my shark moves through the water, its than anything else. You learn about from your own. The process of de­ through the sand, as it squinches un­ own. mouth a gaping opening,feeling ter­ yourself You learn about your cul­ ciding where to study abroad can der my toes on my way to hrealifast. Laying, curled up, in the boats rified and calm all at the same time, ture. You learn about a new culture. seem daunting; there are so many 7he smell saltand squid andpeace. of at two am,forfour hours,just look­ knowing you are sefe. Its enormous You learn how to adapt, and how programs in too many places to 7he feeling complete happiness, of ing at the seemingly motionless sky, size, compared to a dolphin or sea to make a difference. You learn count. I found as I sifted through out of touch with technology and stars brighter and more abundant lion, makes you feel insignificant in what it means to miss home. different programs, that what is the stresses of city-life. Out to sea to than I have ever seen them in my the world. And you learn what it means to most important is that you pick a search for whales, surrounded hy a life. No needfor an ipod-nature is a I was sick this day with a pretty be in someone else's home. It is place that will mean something pod of thirty. A sea lion sleeps on a symphony. An hour goes by. Time to had cold. Didn't even bring my mor­ not just about how your life is to you, and courses that will help buoy in the di.stance. A pod of bottle­ check the nets. 7hey are cold and wet keling gear or bathing suit on to the being altered, but about how you you broaden your horiwn. When nose dolphins glides gracefully near as we heave them over the boats. boat. But when I saw Dylan swim­ are altering the live-; of t ... ,:ople I finally came across the School the island. But look! 7here is a turtle! A green ming in circles with a sea lion, I you meet along the way. for Field Studies, I knew where I I ended up in Puerto San Car­ sea turtle, Chelonia mydas, is in our knew I would never again have this Oops. I Jell through th,. would be going: a field station on los, a small fishing community in net. Carefully, we untangle him and opportunity. So withAJ's.fins,Nicki's what is supposed to he the recycling the ocean, where I would gain first Baja California Sur, Mexico. San wrap him in a lifejacket to later tag mask, my shorts and sports bra, and center, is a massive building filled hand research experience with the Carlos is a small, set-back com­ and release hack into the waters of no morkel, and ears plugged so badly with sky-high piles of garbage and animals I want to study. munity with strict dynamics and Please see ABROAD, page 7. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2010 NOR'EASTER NEWS FEATURES 7 eat some meals in the dining Dear Diva, CRIPPS Dear Diva's hall. I usually eat alone, is it weird to My friend's got a black thing in his CONTINUED FROM PAGE 6 approach people and ask to sit teeth/a booger thats hanging on assumption), yet his kids (10, he was, 18 years of age with a with them? -Thanks, Off Campus for dear life/ and-or flaunting an Advice eye crusty. .. please .... WHAT DO I 9, and 7) were not the reason­ brush in his hand. He related to ing for this. He told me about me about his realization that he Answer: DO?! -Thanks, What-Do-I-Do his job at York, an inner-city wanted to do something more Dear Off Campus with himself as he worked eight Oh sweetie I am so glad you Answer: school in New York whose at­ feet up from the ground on a asked me this. Navigating the social Dear What-Do-I-Do tendance primarily includes scaffold, during the hot months landscape in a cafeteria can be a My My My this situation must adults. Middle-aged men, single BYANONYMOUS of the summer, and surrounded absolute nightmare if not done be overwhelming you with despair. mothers, and people seeking a Nor'easter Contributor correctly. So heres the deal sisit­ Lets start with the fact that if second chance were his students, by middle-aged men content with where they were in life. Yet, er.... the Diva feels strongly that if you're "friend" has all of that go­ and this led to his keeping toys ·DISCLAIMER: Nor'easter Cripps was not. My understand­ you're hot, by all means, sit down, ing on, then maybe a basic course in his office. The idea was that News is not responsible for any of ing from Cripps is that it was chat, everyone likes a hottie paying in personal hygiene is in order... when he met with students, they the content in the Dear Diva Ad­ as if he could see a still frame attention to them! However, if But seriously, if you had a "bat in would sometimes bring their vice Column. Dear Diva, in some of his life after someone had you're one ofthose awkward, creepy, the cave" or mustard schmutz on kids and the toys would occupy instances, is meant to be humorous. their attention. I found this very hit the fast forward button. He stalker types with a really dated hair your lower lip, wouldn't you want a Please take her advice lightly. .. style ... KEEP YOUR DISTANCE friend to let you know rather than clever and decided it was worth could see himself in the paint­ because you and I both know, that being told by a stranger in the line noting. ers around him, and he decided Well Haaaaaay Every- nobody really wants to look at you at Starbucks?? I would. To end, I would like to go to do something about it. Thus, one, I am The Diva of Dis­ while enjoying a good meal. Oh. .. and BTW.... Speaking of back to the beginning, before he went to college, explored his tress and I am happier than Ok, in all seriousness, YES despair, have you ever considered Michael Cripps entered his pur­ interests, and found what he a biscuit that just got buttered to YES YES! You should always feel moving to an uninhabited island suit for higher education. Upon was passionate about and has have been asked to do this little comfortable asking to join a table so that none of us fabulous people graduating from high school, he ended up here at the University. column in your pathetic little school of students that you may not know. will ever have to endur another entered the work force (lacking He has big plans for the future: paper. To the point, I am here to one of your "loser boy" questions. the motivation to go to school aiding the English Department conquer those tricky questions that And once you've broken the ice you'll now have a new a set folks Hmmm? at the time). He was hired as a in expanding composition in all you people of average intellect third-shift custodian and house the curriculum, teaching more would be unable to answer. who probably eat regularly at the same time. If you would like Dear Diva's ad­ painter. He told of being a good advanced courses, and finding vice, please send your questions worker (though joked that he more mountains around the area Question: and/or submissions to noreastem­ was no master painter) and he to bike. Dear Diva, Question: [email protected]. did well for himself. So there I don't live on campus, but I do According to Scrivs I'm no outstanding citizen by consequence. on, that's just unjust. Think I am robberies. Despite just a square mile any definition, but more or less just Now that I got that off my coming on a little strong? Well,just land area, Charlestown is known an average college student look­ chest, hopefully our favorite deputy go watch Ben A.ffieck's last film The for some of the biggest criminal ing to enjoy myself by the time 50 is not reading this because I would Town, and you will know exactly masterminds in American history. cent drinks roll around on Thirsty like to admit to my latest obsession where I am coming from. To be Similar to The Departed, this film Thursday. I understand that there with bank robberies. These days, honest, I was never a huge fan of gives viewers a real life perspective are boundaries that need to be who doesn't want to rob a bank? Affieck, but after watching his lat­ on what happens on the streets of abided by, but we are only a month First, there is a lot of money in­ est Hollywood production, it is hard Boston, Massachusetts. Without into school, and it is as though we volved here, so you really can't lose. to ignore his cinematic genius. giving away the plot of the movie, cannot cough the wrong way with­ Second, it's one of the safer ways to Based on one of Boston's just take my word that this was out law enforcement knocking on commit a crime. highest crime areas; Charlestown: one of the best films to hit the big our doorsteps. Yes, most robbers are accom­ The Town orchestrates how it has screen in the past several years, with College students will do what panied by a pistol, but it is not like become notorious for organized the exception ofWolf man, or any­ BY STEVE SCRIVENER college students do, and that is drink they're ever loaded. I mean come crime. But more specifically, bank thing starring Megan Fox. Nor'easter Staff a few beers on the weekend. If If you are hoping to read a someone makes g-rammatkally correct paper, with a a poor decision thesis and convincing commentary, to drive, destroy then I recommend you turn the property, or put p,ige.'fhis has no specific order, but their peers in just includes severn.1 points of inter­ danger, than by est that I fed should be discussed. God they should By this time you are probably suffer the con­ a\vare of the modern fly epidemic sequences. But we are facing here at the U. These when officers inevitable pests are invading our are punishing Everythmg you want to do these days costs money We can help. We're lookmg for part-time and full-time Cooks, Dishwashers, Hosts, Servers, Cashiers/Retail Sales and Night Janitorial who are available to work community. There is really no way students who weekend hours. You·11 get to work with great people, and be able to take advantage of: to exterminate them. By flies, what put their keys in I really mean is the Biddeford Po­ their pockets and • Weekly Pay • Up to 3 Raises in Your First Year• Paid Vacation • Flexible Scheduling• Advancement Opportunities• A 401 (k) Savings Plan lice Department. 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Professors Say the Darndest Things

hands on, while others will lecture should be tarred and feathered ... " but it might not necessarily taste "So how many of you have seen BYIAURA CARTER forever-up until the last millisecond good. We call that- the Sodexo Troy? Brad Pitts in there, he's tan and Nor'easter Staff of your class. Professors all say dif­ complex." all oiled up, and I would sleep with ferent things to help you learn, or to . "Does anyone know what him. It would be an honor. I get it ... My alarm clock is a cube of make you remember. Whether or Ph.D. stands for? Basically it means he's a god." white and hot pink, and every not they're relevant to your lesson is that you are a son of man ... and a "It didn't smell like perfume, it "Sex- yeah I said it- now the morning the buzzer sounds- wak­ one thing, but what they say is defi­ doctor of GOD!! But seriously... didn't smell like pig manure- or any­ five boys in the back are awake." ing me up for another day at UNE. nitely memorable. Here is my week anyone ... ?" thing else I was familiar with ... " "You know you're getting old Some mornings I hit snooze (maybe of classes in quotes- because my when you hurt yourself playing Su­ one too many times) and other days professors say the darndest things ... doku ... " I'm ready to greet the terribly odd "They're trying to curve your "I want you all to light matches New England weather. Regardless perception of college life- right and say the alphabet as fast as you Qyote of the issue: of what Mother Nature has in store "We don't have that; we just down to the advice on Potty Talk." can!" "When you go away to col­ for me and my fellow students, I have bags of teeth." lege, you change. A lot can happen know that there will always be my I have five classes, five pro­ in a year: You grow a beard, and classes in the same rooms as always, "A: She's eating horses' hooves fessors and pages filled with class then shave it off, fall in love, fall out located in the same buildings- this "And I was just like- Oh my and pancakes made in bear grease. notes. In the margins I scribble of love, fall in love with the girl you all depending on the day of course. God ... its Golem .. . " B: She likes it." words and phrases and odd things want to date but doesn't want to date The professors here at UNE that they say while they babble on you-but then you date anyways and come in a wide variety. Some you about things that will most defi­ then she cheats on you ... and that's will love and some you will hate; "We should all wear black and "There are two kinds of people nitely be on the final- things that life my friends." there will always be that one pro­ be very serious." in this world: people who look in I should be writing down instead. This wouldn't be possible fessor you try to take every class windows, and people who don't- in­ Joining my love for the random without the professors- so thank with. There are the ones that you terrupting class- those are the kind things that professors say are some you for saying some of the crazi­ will learn from; in more than just "Everything in life can be ex­ of people who clearly don't look in outside sources that shared some est things, and keeping my atten­ the subject you are taking. There are plained through the scope of Star the window first ... " of their favorite quotes, said in tion in class- if only for that reason. also the ones where you really wish Wars." class by their very own professors: Have any quotes of your own that it wasn't part of the core curricu­ you would like to share? Email your lum- because there is no way in hell "Someone talk to me about "Who's that old guy? Oh shit­ "What does it matter if you're strange, random, odd- or even just that you would be there if you had the Ewoks!" it's me!" dying?! You're having sex!!" plain ridiculous anonymous profes­ a legitimate choice. Just as unique ''A true hermaphrodite would sor quotes to [email protected] for a as the professor is their teaching be able to reproduce with them­ chance to have it appear in the next style. Some professors are more "Who ever devised high school "It smells good, it looks good, selves- which would be convenient." Professors Say the Darndest Things.

Student Spotlight: Christopher Nilsson

BYJARRYD crabs". Chances are, if you have sician's Assistant. Because of his He is also very involved in photog­ ROSSIGNOL ever gone surfing you've seen Chris love of medicine, Chris has traveled raphy, taking pictures all over the Nor'easter Staff 'hanging 1 O' and riding the waves. If to Peru as a part of the MEDLlFE world and even supplying some of he's not in the water, he can usually program. Of his experience, he says, his photographs to the Nor'Easter Hailing from be found mountain climbing and "The landscape was beautiful, the News. Princeton, Massa­ hiking all over New England. An people were kind, and it just felt Chris has many sources of en­ chusetts, Christo­ avid climber, one of Chris' future good to help these people." tertainment, his favorites are the pher Neil Nilsson goals is to climb Mt. McKinley. Chris also says he has some movie, Fear and Loathing, Short decided to come to But Chris isn't all about fun special attributes that many people Stories by Ernest Hemmingway UNE because of its and adventure, he is also a model don't know about. The man says he and the band, Modest Mouse. He beautiful beaches student. An Applied Exercise Sci­ can dance. "I just love to dance, to also enjoys playing basketball and and to, "hang out, ence major, he plans on continuing let loose and shake it. I'm pretty surfing. His favorite foods are clam surf, fish and catch his education and becoming a Phy- much the best dancer," he joked. chowder and fish tacos.

changed. The representatives al­ several companies, students are bet­ attend the future . Study Abroad lowed a very different perspective ter able to make decisions. Without Fairs. It may just end with a chance Study Abroad Fair and opinion on the studying abroad a doubt, all students considering the of a lifetime! experience and after speaking with possibility of study abroad should BYTANYA IAWREN CE and culture of Peru and will end in Nor'easter Staff a two week trip to Peru beginning at the end of May. During the trip, As a potential candidate for students will visit Lima, Cusco, the study abroad, I felt it was important Sacred Valley, and Machu Picchu, to go to the 2nd Annual Study / all the while studying Incan and Abroad Fair on October 7th. There Peruvian Culture. Students will were representatives from many also participate in a day of commu­ UNE approved study abroad pro­ nity service in a rural medical clinic. grams including Academic Pro­ This is an amazing opportunity for grams International (API), Coun­ students with interests in history, cil on International Educational medicine and just an interest in see­ Exchange (CIEE), AustraLearn ing the world! as well as · several others. Profes­ The Study Abroad Fair is a sors were also present to speak to great opportunity for students con­ students about courses that will be sidering this type of education. As offered in the spring semester that a potential student, I went into the will end in a several week trip to the fair expecting to get the applica­ country studied in the course. O ne tion for one program and continue such course will be an advanced the process with this organiza­ humanities course taught by Steven tion; however, after speaking with LINDSAY ELLIS, NOR'EASTER NEWS Byrd. According to Professor Byrd, the representatives from several this course will focus on the historv comoanies. mv mind comoletelv UNE students look at information available at the Srudy Abroad Fair. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2010

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Rugby Continues to Grow

BYTARA CONNELL with the eighteen plus Portland Nor'easter Staff team which was held this past month. The practice was by far Players have truly dedicated the most challenging session the themselves to the sport. Rugby is team has faced. However it was complicated; containing a variety a great opportunity to learn from of new techniques to learn such an advanced team. A few team as: blocking, kicking, running (to members have faced unfortunate name a few.) The specific league obstacles. The amount of avail­ rules and guidelines have also able players has become limited. been difficult to follow. Therefore, A variety of pains from head to the team has come to realize that" toes have made the requirements practice is a must. The team holds for matches difficult to meet. The practice three times a week: late injured players have not been dis­ Tuesday-Thursday nights. Prac­ couraged though, they continue tices are held on the Big Blue to observe practices in hopes of Turf, to avoid tearing up the soc­ soon returning to the game. cer fields. The turf is as new as this Nate Guerette has truly team, and some players are still made the growth of this team a having a hard time getting used personal goal. He explained that to it. "Turf burns" are one of the other college teams hold matches many struggles they have faced. throughout the Spring. Some Many players feel privileged to matches are even unannounced, get playing time on here, while but rather treated as pick-up others have expressed the desire games. Extending the season into to "just play in the mud!" the Spring has been discussed. The team has a lot to learn, He hopes to receive permission thankfully their coaches have been for this continuation of games. TOM HINMAN, NOR"EASTER NEWS there every step of the way. Coach Various members have stated that Tony Desjardinshas held on to his rugby has become a little more UNE's Rugby Team. commitment to the team while challenging. However, due to the tying the knot to the new Mrs! bond formed between team mem­ Along with Coach Jason Henry, bers and the determination for a members are constantly recruit­ these men have provided guid­ successful first season, the team ing others to join the excitement. ance for the developing team. The refuses to back down from the Nate suggests meeting with or e­ GolfAdds TwQ Second team was granted the opportunity obstacles they may face. As the mailing a member of the team, or to partake in an intense practice team continues to grow, current bravely showing up to a practice. Place Finishes

BY SEAN DOYLE second overall in the tournament, Men and Women's Cross Country Nor'easter Staff with a two day total of 150, due to two sub 80 rounds of a 73 and Continue Running Strong UNE golf continues to play a 77. Other standouts for UNE well and swing the sticks towards were senior Griffin Andrews, and BY DEANNA BAUMERT First for UNE and fourth overall crushed his PR by a little over 2 the playoffs. Most recently they first year Tyler Moody who post­ Nor'easter Staff was Brandon Mulligan, who once minutes, and Zach Pinkham ran have taken two second place fin­ ed identical two day totals of 161. again made TCCC's Rookie of the a career best with an 8k time of ishes in back to back matches. Gage Robertson posted a 169 to After finishing second place Week. 31:11. As a senior, Pinkham hopes The first match was the Uni­ help UNE cement second place. in their first two meets the UNE "I am very competitive by na­ to achieve a sub 30 time by the end versity of Southern Maine Classic UNE's most recent match women's cross country team finally ture .. .I like to put all I can into it of this season. at Sable Oaks Golf club, in South was the UNE invitational that received first place on Saturday because I take so much time train­ The top three men's runners Portland back on September 27th. took place through gusty winds September 25th, outrunning 12 ing," Says Mulligan on what drives for UNE were Mulligan (26:58), UNE played in the tournament at Dunegrass Country Club in other teams at the Elm's College him in the races. He has earned Raboin (28:43), and DiMartino as well as Husson, who eventually Old Orchard Beach. UNE had Invitational in Chicopee, MA. TCCC Rookie of the Week four (29:15). As the team's 7th runner went on to win the tournament a total team score of 323 which UNE's first three runners times this season. to finish, Tim Denocour was the by 12 strokes. Other schools was good enough for second to complete the Sk course were Nate DiMartino was next for final scorer for UNE, placing 93rd who competed were Endicott place. UNE's own Robertson Colleen Ahem (19:58) at second UNE at sixth place overall, finish­ out of 252 runners at 29:40. UNE College, Saint Joseph's College, came in third with a score of 77. overall, Jess Partlow (20:28) in ing the 8k course in 29:32. Raboin placed ninth out of a field of 23 Emmanuel College, and Uni­ The schools who compet­ third overall, and Kellie Hackett crossed the finish line at 30:20, fol­ teams. versity of Maine at Farmington. ed were Saint Joseph's College, (20:31) in fourth overall. Mary Fe­ lowed soon after by Bosco Origna Personal records were achieved The conditions were far from University of Southern Maine, hlner (20:43) was the next runner (30:55) in twelfth. UNE's next four by many of the women runners as ideal, the cold wind and shivering and Endicott College. Moody to score for the Nor'easters with a runners came in one after the other, well. Nina Berselli beat her PR by rain continually pelted the golfers . . again was a helper with a 78 for sixth place finish. Lindsay Forrette with Josh Grenier (31:38) placing about 45 seconds, while Lindsay After 36 holes UNE was the Nor'easters, Andrews was a (21:06) came in tenth, followed two 15th, Dan Kelleher (31:42) at 16th, Arthur ran a Sk rime of 26:24, cut­ tied with the gulls of Endicott solid contributor with an over­ seconds later by H eather Pederson Jon Dupuis (31:49) at 17th, and ting her PR down by one minute College but had the advantage all 83. Brown rounded out who finished eleventh. Kim Mar­ Tad Olsen (32:11) rounding out and 40 seconds. in the tie breaker. UNE's indi­ UNE's scoring with a smooth 86. tins was the last to score for UNE the four man sweep at 18th. Colleen Ahern (19:43) led the vidual round score of an 88 from Overall the golf team has with a 14th place finish at 21:21. The Pop Crowell Invitational women's team, placing 11th out of first year hero M atthew Brown, been solid all season long with The men's cross country team hosted by Gordon College in Wen­ 276 runners. Second for UNE was was the deciding score that led numerous top finishes and al o ran well in Chicopee, placing ham, MA was a record setting race Kellie H ackett at 18th overall with UNE to second place. Brown, plenty of second place finishes. seLond only to Johnson and \ Vales for both the men's and women's a time of 20:00 and Jess Partlow UNE's fifth man may not have Golf will continue their sea­ with 47 point,. cross country team with at least 19 came in at 23rd overall at 20:08. been considered an X factor, but son with the Southern Maine "The rest of the field had some :'.'Jor'easter's achieving personal re­ The team placed fifth out of 26 today he was the shining moment Cup, and finally the TCCC in­ good guys but we were better as a cords (PR). teams. in a gloomy day on the course. vitational. All year long they team," ays DJ Raborn who was Greg St. Denis shaved 3 min­ UNE's Andrew Emery a na­ have looked to their battle tested third for the team and tenth overall. utes off his P R, Derek Brotherton tive of Winthrop, Maine, took general coach Kasey Keenan. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2010 NOR'EASTER NEWS SPORTS 11

Men's and Women's Soccer Teams Continue to Push to Playoffs

BY SEAN DOYLE tie. UNE then went on to play saw more than 86 minutes of score­ shutout of the year and really had to Nor'easter Staff UNE's next match on the pitch Colby-Sawyer College. The· te less soccer senior Cassie Zdrojeski work for it, making one stop. came just four days later where they would be no different as the· tickled the twine to give UNE a 1-0 UNE men's and women's soc­ UNE's men's soccer team is played the Pilgrims ofNew England mant offense remained asleep ' lead they wouldn't turn their back cer are both charging towards the currently 3-5-3 but still battling to­ College. On this day the Nor'easters ing blanked 1-0. Planer was able to on. Woodworth posted her fifth postseason. wards the playoffs. were treated much like America as make six saves in the matchup. Over the last four games the Pilgrims were conquered losing Women's soccer has been able though, the men's team has seen 3-1. UNE's only goal was scored by to stay hot, they currently sit at 8-3 some struggles. With just a tie in Owen Evans who was assisted by overall and 5-2 in the conference. double overtime back on September fellow junior Crear. When all was The lady Nor'easters have won three 25th, UNE is in a slide to say the said and done the Pilgrims offensive out of the last four with their only least. attack was too much too often for fault coming against Western New In that epic battle between UNE. England College on October 2nd. Gordon and UNE, sophomore UNE was hanging with West­ Katie Caron was able to convert a Kevin Tarr was able to net a last ern New England College until in goal off a pass from first year stand­ minute goal with just 33 ticks left the first minutes of the second half out Morgan Jensen. Junior Jess on the game clock that sent it into the Golden Bears came out and Woodworth was credited with five double overtime where the game clawed through UNE for four goals_ stops. eventually would come to a close. In to establish a lead that was too much The Noreasters were able to this match senior keeper Jon Planer to tackle. bounce back in their very next game made numerous key stops down the Jon Planer made seven saves in with a 1-0 victory over the Colby stretch to keep the game locked in a the loss. Sawyer Chargers. In a game that

TOM HINMAN, NOR'EASTER STAFF #9 Jason Lariviere battles his opponent.

Volleyball Continues to Dominate BY SEAN DOYLE with 16 assists to help fuel UNE's Nor'easter Staff attack. Nicole Kalinowski had four ofthe teams 14 aces. UNE volleyball continues their In another win at Lasell the UNE COMMUNICATIONS dominance. three headed monster of Curran, #2 Ellie Arsenault controls the ball while #4 Sarah Homich and the rest of her team look on. They have won five out of their Edwards, and Abby Davis account­ last six games, and are showing no ed for an outstanding 30 kills to fuel signs of slowing down. Their domi­ the W UNE lost the first set by a nance has been all season but most score of 25-20, and then came back recently they have toppled UMaine to win the next three games. Defen­ Presque Isle, UMaine Farmington, sively, UNE relied on Krista Adie Framingham State, Lasell, and Saint andJackie Stone who had 19and 12 Biddeford's only Joseph's. digs respectively. Against UMaine Presque Isle, The next foes for the team were Seaside Dining sophomore hitter Paige Curran was the Monks of Saint Joseph's college. a murderer with a match high 12 UNE's serving was the key con­ Lunch & Dinner served daily, closed Mondays kills, while her partner in crime was tributor to this dominating sweep Maria Kuehl, as she was involved as they amassed 15 aces including in numerous helpers, with 28 as­ seven in the first game that clearly sists. These players along with Kris­ set the tone and pace for the rest of ten Edwards and her fellow New the match. The win was their 21st Hampshire native, Lindsey Cashell in a row over the Monks. Curran added seven more kills apiece. Ed­ and Edwards combined for 18 kills wards also added a career best eight and were the strongholds of UNE's digs. UNE went on to a dominat­ offensive attack. Kuehl and Kal­ ing 3 game sweep and left the match inowski were big contributors with 2-fer Tuesdays feeling more like maids than volley­ 25 assists for Kuehl, and 15 aces for ball players. Kalinowski. Kalinowski also added Get 2 dinners for $21 . 95. Choose from 8+ en trees. Later that same day the 14 digs, while Adie added another Homemade soups and desserts Nor'easters played the Beavers of 14 of her own, Jackie Stone added Umaine Farmington where they 10 as well. - SPECIALS DAILY - again broke out the brooms for a The ladies have 11 games left Join us on"" dominating three game sweep. Cur­ 122 HILLS BEACH RD., BIDDEFORD• 284-6000 Facebook ~ before the post season begins in the ran, Angie Cust, and Edwards were first week of November, and will BEER, WINE & TAKE-OUT AVAILABLE ~ also fierce on the front line of attack be looking to sharpen their skills in J:!\I NEW FALL HOURS LUNCH 11 :3M:OO • DIMNER 5:00-8:30 for Daily ~ adding nine, six, and five kills respec­ time for the TCCC playoffs. 1.:;;;=~~~~~~~~=V=is=1t=o=u=r=w=e=b=s=it=e=a=t=b=u=ff=le=h=e=a=d=s=re=s=ta=u=r=a=n=t.c=o=m~~~~~~~S~p;.£e..L.ci.a~ tively. Kuehl again was a vital player / f

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2010 12 NOR'EASTER NEWS ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Movie Review: 7he Town

BY JUDI BREWER and images from Charlestown voice describing armored truck four minutes go by in what feels FBI Special Agent Frawley. Nor'easter Staff residents. The town is steeped in drivers and security men within a like half the time. Frawley is ruthless in his attempt criminal activity, mostly robberies. ban. As the scene progresses you During the robbery, the bank to catch criminals, however the Some will never see this film As with most traditional small see Doug and his cohorts (best manager, Claire, struggles to open criminals are much smarter than because the lead actor and direc­ towns, Doug MacRay (Affleck) friend James "Jem" Coughlin (Jer­ the safe and Doug takes her hand he assumed by changing getaway tor, Ben Affleck; however this decides to follow in his fathers emy Renner), Albert "Gloansy" to reassure they are not there to cars multiple times. Titus Welliv­ would be a mistake. This is Af­ footsteps. Doug was forced to Magloan (Slaine), and Desmond take her money and to take her er plays a Boston Detective work­ fleck's second attempt at directing return home after a failed profes­ Elden (Owen Burke)) planning to time opening the safe. This line ing with the FBI who happens to and it proves his talents lie both in sional hockey career and becomes rob the bank Doug is describing. allows the audience to feel com­ also be from Charlestown. When front and behind the camera. addicted to drugs and alcohol. The film is very fast paced from passion for Doug's character and Doug is finally brought in for The film opens with quotes The film begins with Affi.eck's this scene on. The two hours and the realization is made that he is questioning he is angry and be­ a regular guy caught in a bad situ­ trayed that the detective "turned ation. Claire finally manages to on his own." The sense of loyalty set off the silent alarm and ]em's of the Irish-American community UNE Players Presents Shakespeare violent side emerges as he repeat­ is a major but underplayed point edly beats him with the back of of the film. The accents are spot his gun. on but this is not surprising from Abridged This Weekend To Doug's dismay, Jem takes Cambridge breed Affleck. He Claire as a hostage and he begins definitely stayed true to the city BY BRANDON HOTHAM families visiting. three actors) and the re-wntmg threatening her and in an attempt he loves. Blake Lively gives an Nor'easter Staff UNE Players originally had process began. Sally had done the to save her, Doug falls in love with amazing yet small performance two different show ideas: either show several times before and was Claire. His sincerity is apparent as of ]em's sister, Krista, Doug's on­ The UNE Players, UNE's Shakespeare Abridged or Our well qualified to do so. When I he promises to leave Charlestown again-off-again girlfriend. student theater group, will be per­ Town. The potential director for received the edited script in July I and he begins changing his way as After leaving the theater, it forming Shakespeare Abridged at Our Town fell through, so the was amazed at how well she had he attends an Alcoholics Anony­ was difficult not to be depressed at Biddeford City Theater this Fri­ Players began looking for someone hit every single actor's strengths the ending. Doug was a deserving day, Saturday, and Sunday. Friday to direct Shakespeare Abridged. through their lines and roles while mous meeting. Doug begins to seek advice from his father (who man of a different life; however he and Saturday's shows will be at Bell describes, "Around this time, only knowing us for a day or two is currently in jail for killing two was in a position where he had no 8PM and Sunday's show will be The Fenix theater was looking for during auditions. I recall sitting at prison guards in a robbery went way out. Overall, the minutes in a matinee showing at 2PM. All student actors to help them with my Biddeford kitchen table and bad) however, is father gives him the movie theater flew by in this tickets are free with a UNE I.D. their "Shakespearean Seductions" reading the script over the phone useless, uncaring advice. Affleck film and I would recom­ and are $5 for the general pub­ workshop at the Biddeford City with a fellow cast member dying mend it to anyone! lic. Ticket information can be Theater. After two of our own with laughter as we read through Enter Jon Hamm who plays requested from UNE's Campus "players" volunteered the whole the roles and lines." Center Box Office crew of course went to see them As for the content of the show UNE Players fall show line­ at the workshop. This was the sec­ itself, it is an audience interactive up is slightly different this year. ond time that I had seen the Fenix parody show covering "abridged" Nor'easter News had the privilege theater actors perform and interact versions of William Shakespeare's News Release: of sitting down with UNE Player's with a crowd. I absolutely loved 36 plays. The seven cast members Club President, Harmony Bell, to how engaged and knowledgeable interpret the works of Shakespeare The True Meaning Of get some insider information on they were about the material that in every which way including rap­ the production. According to Bell, was usually so dense. Not only was ping, interpretive dance, football, a the Players ran into a problem the show understandable and well puppet show, and much more. At Christmas Visits Biddeford last spring when it came time to broken down but FUNNY!" points the cast literally jumps into choose the fall show. Normally, Bell goes on to describe how the audience to pull members to City Theater a musical is produced in the fall. she and the rest of the executive help decipher plots and character However, renting Biddeford City board of the club began contact­ inner monologues. BY MANDY RANCOURT ater experience are very excited to Theater at an appropriate time to ing actors from the Fenix Theater No doubt, this will be a show Nor'easter Staff be working on a live production. produce a musical proved to be troupe. "I contacted Sally Wood one will not want to miss. So, all Joining Bob Gauthier of too difficult, given the theater's fall through some mutual contacts of the UNE community should In just a few months, Bid­ South Portland as Ebenezer and winter performance sched­ and lo and behold she accepted go out and support this art venue! deford City Theater will perform Scrooge is Justin Smith-Hoopes ules. Bell says, with the help of our offer to direct. We casted the Again, for more information about a famous classic, Charles Dicken's of Portland playing Tiny Tim Mark Nahorney, Assistant Dean show in late spring so that the cast tickets and show times, contact A Christmas Carol: The Musical and Tad Williams of Kennebunk for Community Life, they chose could receive their scripts and hit the Campus Center Box Office! by Mike Ockrent, Lynn Ahrens playing Bob Cratchit. The ghosts to work with Family and Friends the ground running in fall. Our and Alan Menken. A family fa­ of Christmas Past, Present, and Weekend to produce a show that cast of seven was selected ( the vorite, the musical tells the tale Future will be played by Calvin would be fun and entertaining for show typically is performed by of Ebenezer Scrooge who be­ Moisen of Gorham, Michael lieves " ... Every idiot who goes Lynch of Portland and Katie about with Merry Christmas Getz of Biddeford. The char­ on his lips should be boiled in acter of Marley will be played his own pudding. And buried by Travis Grant of Gorham. with a stake of holly through The production will run his heart" until he receives vis­ from December 3 through De­ its from the Ghosts of Christ­ cember 19 on Fridays and Sat­ 2 Main Street mas Past, Present and Future. urdays at 8:00 p.m. and Sundays For the first time, Univer­ at 2:00 p.m. Tickets are priced Bwlding #18 .. Suite #110 sity of New England students at $15, but special prices for Bidd ford, ME 04005 enrolled in a Theater Production families are available by calling class will join the staff and work the box office at 207-282-0849. (207)571-8067 on the production from casting Tickets are also available on­ through the final performance. line at www.citytheater.org. http·//www.theyogagym.com Taught by Linda Sturdivant, For further information, northdomm,Uyogo@ moil com who is directing the musical, the please contact Linda Stur­ class will perform tasks including divant, the artistic director building the set, working on light­ of Biddeford City Tut 1ter at ing and sound, creating costumes 207-642-7840 or 207-8 ,·-1514. and publicizing t even Tut- students rangin,, ., n-e 1 ~he \

WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 13, 2010 NOR'EASTER NEWS A&E 13 Fall Season Premieres Falls on No Television Week

BY KRISTY FAULKINGHAM or requirement? While others may Nor'easter Staff stay in and watch the season pre­ mier, few others follow it and turn This year many of the fall off their TV's. This in return really season and series premieres fell hurts the audience view that some on No TV week. No TV week shows may get and even make it was September 19-25. This was a look like the show wasn't that week where we are suppose to turn watched. There is often competi­ off our TV's and get out and play, tion to see which season premier engage in our communities and was the biggest hit. It was illogical connect with our families. They for the shows to premier on this have this week because screen week because they know there time cuts into family time and is was a possibility that the view­ a leading cause of obesity in both ings would be affected. Some KYLIE GALLIAN!, NOR'EASTER NEWS of the fall season premieres that Cancun in Biddeford. adults and children, according to Center for Screen-Time Aware­ premiered during no TV week ness. Excessive use of screen time were: Dancing With the Stars, Restaurant Review: Cancun for recreational purposes also leads House, Chuck, Glee, Biggest BYSTEVESCRIVENER Mexican restaurant atmosphere that blow competitor like "On to more sedentary and solitary Loser, NCIS, Hells Kitchen, Law Nor'easter Staff in addition to endless choices that the Border" out of the water. lifetime, which is very unhealthy. & Order: SVU, Criminal Minds, promise to satisfy any appetite. In spite of the newly opened Many people will choose not Bones, 30 Rock, Grey's Anatomy, Residents of the Biddeford Sometimes the best food restaurant, management has cre­ to participate in No TV week be­ The Office, CSI, Smallville and community know that options are can be found in the least likely of ated a special available to Uni­ cause of all the season premiers Medium. There were also many quite limited when it comes to places. Biddeford, Maine is not versity of New England students. that happened this week. People new shows that premiered during dining out. The search for fine din­ known for its top ranked din­ Students will receive 10% off their become so engaged in certain this week, such as: Boardwalk Em­ ing or just simply good food often ing options, so it is very easy to purchase if their school ID is pres­ shows and wait for a premier in pire, Lone Star, The Event, Mike leads families to surrounding cit­ overlook a restaurant, unaware of ent at Cancun. However, the dis­ anticipation for several months & Molly, Chase, Raising Hope, ies such as Portland, Scarborough, the quality of food that might be count is void on daily specials, but so they choose to ignore No TV Running Wilde, Detroit 1-8-7, or Kennebunkport. Locals have available. Located right off Elm is valid for all purchases at the bar. week. Why would you choose to Undercovers, The Whole Truth, been desperately seeking a restau­ Street in Biddeford, Cancun is Cancun Mexican Cuisine turn off your TV after waiting for My Generation, Outsourced, rant that provides great food at a most certainly a place that every­ is conveniently located on 11 months for this show to premier School Pride and Blue Bloods. cost that is easy on their wallets. one needs to try at least once. Al­ Adams Street, right across from again when there is no incentive On May 23, 2010, Cancun though somewhat hidden, Cancun the Bank of America in the cen­ Mexican Cuisine opened their is easy to find and very accessible. ter of Biddeford. Their hours of doors right in the heart of Bid­ Real authentic cuisine is operation are Monday-Friday deford with the intent to give the hard to find in a country that is 11-10, and Saturday-Sunday town exactly what it needs, excel­ overwhelmed with corporate 11-10:30. You can either dine lent food at an affordable price. restaurants and underachiev­ in, or call ahead for pick up at With many years of culinary ex­ ing family operated diners. But 207-294-9111. Just remember perience, owner Hector Fuentos at newly opened Cancun, the to bring your Nor'easter ID, and opened Cancun with a mission to chefs are able to use their na­ head down to Cancun for some 215 Saco Ave Old Orchard provide guests with an authentic tive traditions to create dishes great authentic Mexican food. 934-PIZZ Album Review: Before Nightfall -Great Brick Oven Specialties -150 Beers From Around the World By Robert Francis -Newly Remodeled Nightclub BY LAURA CARTER vious relationship. Before Night­ up the mood with the musical feel Nor'easter Staff fall has twelve tracks, each differ­ of something from the '70's; an Wednesday ent from the next, but collectively almost Doors-y quality. Following Discovering a new band is flow together to make a very intri­ "I like the air" is a track with really BREWERS NIGHT 6-9pm like finding a gem in the cave that cate and deep album lyrically. great music to match high lyrical Meet The Brewer, Win Prizes is the music industry. It may not be The album starts off with a quality. "Keep on Running" opens Thursday the most polished or the prettiest, slower song call_ed "Darkness". with an incredible bass line played IRISH NT. $3 Guinness but it is rare and unique, and for The rawness of Francis's voice is by Alex Kweskin, matched with Live Music 7-11 pm whatever amount of time could be haunting with a piano and percus­ Robert Francis's voice and words Friday the next best thing to those who sion combination. "Darkness" is making this an easy one to keep found it. My ears recently stum­ not the strongest kick-off to the on repeat as well. The remaining LADIES & 80's bled upon Robert Francis (cur­ album, but the track that follows tracks on this album alternate in a $3 Ladies Drinks 8-llpm rently on tour with well known it, "June Bug", is lyrically and mu­ slow/upbeat song pattern. 80's Dance Bands artist Jason Mraz) and loved every sically one of the best tracks on Overall, Before Nightfall is Sat sound that emanated from the the entire album. With lines like: definitely an album that I would Mechanical Bull & DJ speakers. "You'd put the moon in a basket recommend. There is a good mix Sun Robert Francis is not new to on your bike front by the coast. of slower songs paired with those WIN $10,000 by throwing a the music scene, though he is less­ The way your face lit up in pale of a more upbeat tempo. The sev­ I er known. A Los-Angeles based grief you were a ghost", and "That enties feel of some of the tracks nerf through the target singer/songwriter, his first album was love I could not keep. You makes it a really interesting al­ -NFL on 16 TVs was an independent production were beautiful then. I'm still in bum as a whole, and the lyrics are -$10 Tailgate Buffet entitled One by One (2007). One too deep" evoke emotion and give something that everyone can take by One was created in a friends glimpses into Robert Francis's life. from. OCTOBERFEST (Oct 8-10) recording studio, and emerged "June Bug" also has a very catchy Recommended for fans of: out of Francis's romantic turmoil. chorus and is definitely one to lis­ Laura Marling, The Doors, amaz­ -BigTent, Beer Girls, BEER! Though it made little money, the ten to on repeat. ing lyrics, being mellow and men -Live Music Day and Night album drew enough attention to "Nightfall" and "Climb a in plaid. -u2 Tribute "Joshua Tree" get Francis an actual record deal mountain" both go back to the Not recommended for fans Biggest Event of the Year!! with Atlantic Records, leading slower tempo that "Darkness" had. of: Marilyn Manson, Agnos­ to the release of Before ightfall "Nightfall" contains the line: "Baby tic Front, bad Swedish pop, and www.jimmygreeks.com (2009), the follow-up album that I'll be gone before the nightfall" closed minds. expresses his growth as a person, from which the album is named. "I and takes another view of his pre- like the air" comes next, and picks 14 A&E NOR'EASTER NEWS WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2010

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OPEN 7 DAYS AWEEK llAM- Midnight BY CONSTANCE GLYNN His work is divided into 9 largely in anecdotal form. Obama Nor'easter Staff different chapters: Republicans relates personal accounts of some and Democrats, Values, Our glaces that he's been and the Order Online at www.sacohouseofpizza.com Barack Obama's, The Au­ Constitution, Politics, Opportu­ people that he's met. The places dacity of Hope, was published nity, Faith, Race, The World Be­ explored prove that our knowl­ DEALS TO SINK YOUR during Obama's time as Illinois yond Our Borders, and Family. edge of the geographical world TEETH INTO ...... senator in 2006. Preceded by The politics that are pres­ is limited in that Obama takes this, Obama's first book, Dreams ent throughout this literary work the reader to off the map loca­ EVERY TUESDAY From My Father (a memoir), are very broad and generalized; tions. The people he meets along Small Cheese Pizza was published in 1995 before he no ten-point plans are drawn the way are people whose stories Only even entered the political arena. up and Obama refuses to out­ are untold, and as a twenty-year The title of his most recent line the specific ideas of differ­ old growing up in America, are $2.49* work is derived from his 2004 ent policies. Rather, he adheres unimaginable to us. These two *Special not available for delivery Democratic Convention keynote to the exploration of main ideas; aspects, in my opinion, are the address and expands upon many education, healthcare, the war most interesting and compelling Hungry? Order a family pack today! of the ideas that became part of in Iraq, etc. Furthermore, he aspects in the reading. Perhaps • Large Cheese Pizza his presidency campaign in 2008. merely suggests the general di­ the most unexpected thing I dis­ At first glance, Barack Obama's rection we should be headed in, covered was his sense of humor. It • Large French Fries second book is a political mono­ rather than boring the reader is surprising especially in his trait • 2 Liter Soda graph, thus, unless one is a politi­ with "a plan" on how to get there. of taking what would be very dry ONLY $13.95 cal science major here at UNE, you Obama examines the drama political rampages and mixing in would walk right by it and never of idealism and realism; examin­ personal stories with language think about it again. Beyond our ing the gap between the myth of that is familiar, witty, and candid. FOR UNE ONLY few political science majors, who American life ( the ideal of the Yes, Obama makes every ef­ would bother? Well, I would, and American Dream) and the real­ fort to unite Republicans and Buy any large pizza and receive one large I did. It appeals to people like me ity of it. In doing this, he brings Democrats in this book, blurring cheese pizza FREE!!!!!! with an interest/curiosity about about the ideas of a new kind of party lines, and moving away from politics and our political system, politics and a new kind of civic politician's constant tendency to yet it is outside my realm of study life. It is refreshing to explore dif­ divide. Yet, at times, the reader Dependent on what news chan­ agree with his political affiliation here at UNE. Upon completion ferent options when Obama steps may wonder if this is too bold nel you watch or magazine you and different policies, you can of my reading, I concluded one out of the trait of the "either-or" a move; too ambitious? Maybe. read, President Obama is dis­ surely put it aside for the duration thing: it doesn't matter if you elders of the political scene with Some may call it naive. Although, played as an imminent, well-liked of the reading. For this is cer­ possess a soft spot for politics or an optimism that is unmatched it is impossible not to respect the figure of popular American cul­ tainly what Obama does; agrees not, for the writing is universal in and a candid way of story-telling. new politics idea and the new ture. He is perceived as a rock to disagree in order to address its themes and is not limited to Beyond the politics, there are civic life idea; for they are what star on some level (especially more prominent issues and get ideas of red states and blue states, flashes of grandeur in this text, is embedded within the "dream'' the political level). Whether you us headed in the right direction. Republicans and Democrats. mostly due to the fact that it is aspect of the ideal America. agree with this image or not, or Chalk on the Walk2010: A Biddeford Community Event BY BRANDON HOTHAM or'easter Staff annual Chalk on the Walk com­ tics of the event each year are as munity arts festival. This is one of follows: Heart of Biddeford con­ Heart ofBiddeford's largest com­ tacts local businesses to "sponsor On Saturday September 25, munit) events, and this shows in a square." 1his entails the busi­ 2010 from 11M1-4PM, Heart of the amount of attendees that were ness paying $100 for a square Biddeford, a 50lc3 Main Street present for this year's arts festival. that an artist will then draw in 1Iaine Organization, along with The event showcased many (business pay only $85 to sponsor local businesses, vendors,and com­ local artists producing work on a square if they are a Biddeford­ munity members from the South­ the street in an interesting me­ Saco Buy Local Participant). An ern l\1aine area, hosted the 6th dium: sidewalk chalk. The logis- artist is then assigned to a spon­ sored square (the business can choose an artist if they like) and the business' name is put next to the square for advertising. In addition to contacting businesses,HeartofBiddeford also contacts vendors and performers KYLIE GALLIAN!, NOR"EASTER NEWS Completed chalk square from Chalk on the Walk. to be present throughout the day at the event: for food and for fun! was the Pete Kilpatrick Band the community literally was a Artist participants pay a performing on the City Square part 0£ It was amazing to see. small fee to complete a square, Stage. The Maine Academy of This event occurs annually, but if they are an artist by trade Modern Music also performed and for anyone in the UNE com­ or a student, they can create a at the beginning of the event in munity who has not attended in chalk square for free. Artists get Mechanics Park on the gazebo. the past, you are truly missing out. free lunch, a free Chalk on the The event seemed to run al­ This is a great student event; there Walk T Shirt, and their square most flawlessly. One of the larg­ are lots of vendors and perform­ gets judged by a panel of artists, est treasures of this event is the ers who cater directly to students. and the winning square of the day community mural. The commu­ It's also great to see a day where receives a $300 take home prize! nity mural was located on Adams everyone supports the local busi­ This event has something for Street right behind city hall in the ness community. All the vendors everyone: whether it's sidewalk middle of the road. The idea of the were local, and all the attendees art, for profit vendors, non profit community mural is that anyone were buying from and supporting vendors, a strong animal pres­ throughout the day of the event local businesses. The Nor'easter ence (this year's theme: Feathery, can grab some chalk and add to News Arts and Entertainment Furry, Slimy, Scaly), live music, it whatever they choose. The re­ staff strongly encourages you to KYUE GALLIAN!, NOR"EASTER NEWS and other live performances. The sult was phenomenal: an astound­ attend this event in the future. Completed chalk square from Chalk on the Walk. headlining performance this year ing piece of art that everyone in NOR'EASTER NEWS 15 WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2010 OPINION NOR'EASTER NEWS UNE's Moral Compass: A Lack There Of Established 2007 BY BRANDON HOTHAM one another feel few and far be­ simply hear in passing. What an­ Nor'easter Staff tween these days. Instead, I hear gers me even more is when stu­

m~·.une.rdu / n,1reasteme\\.-s.com (207) 602-2145 11 Hills Beach Road worry; worry from faculty/ staff dents get upset about something In my third year at UNE, about administration, worry from that's happening at UNE ... and norcasterncws~~nc.cdu Marcil Hall 318B Biddeford, ME 04005 I'm amazed when I look around students about what's going on then do nothing about it. They at all the changes that have oc­ and why they don't know what's maybe approach it like I do; Nor'easter News is a student-run bi-weekly publication dedicated to curred. When you talk to faculty happening on their campus and maybe they blog, or write a piece providing news and information relevant to the UNE community. Edi­ and staff that have been here for in their home away from home, for the paper, or paint a picture, torially independent of the university and its administrators, Nor'easter years, their perspective is even and the occasional passing com­ or walk across campus to clear News pursues such content freely and thoroughly, following profes­ different; they are truly amazed ment from higher administration their mind. Not that these actions sional journalistic standards in writing and reporting. Nor'easter News by UNE's growth. I had the privi­ when they are sometimes actually aren't acceptable or therapeutic, is committed to serving as an open forum for thoughtful and diverse lege of talking with some alumni visible and ·heard. but why not take some action? discussion and debate on issues of interest to the UNE community. during this past alumni weekend, Maybe it's my position here Why not mobilize? Why not Editor-In-Chief Executive Business Director and their perception, as students at UNE, maybe I'm more in tune have students, when they have an Brandon Hotham Kylie Galliani from 40 or 50 years ago, is even to what's occurring than I used issue, take literal action? UNE is more complex and amazed. Wow, to be in my days as a first year known for caring about student's Managing Editor Universuy Liaison UNE! You're great for all this student. However, it seems that opinions, so let's share them, as an Alyssa Fastnacht Katelyn Kaulback growth and development! How­ people have more concern these equalized force. Here is mine. ever, with growth comes costs, days; I would even label it fear. When I heard that a cer­ and I'm sick of no one paying at­ People are fearful about express­ tain staff and faculty member's tention to them. ing themselves and their concern position was terminated, I was News Editor Photography Editor When I started at UNE, I for what's happening. \Vhy is this devastated. Yes, I was emotional, Danielle Cropley Perri Fine felt so connected to this institu­ the case? What is there to be but emotions and the fact that I tion of higher education. I felt fearful of? Are people afraid they worked with this person all sum­ Features Editor Layout Editors connected to my faculty, to my will be lost in the growth that is mer aside, this person should not Steve Scrivener Alex Rubin fellow students, to staff members, occurring; that students and fac­ have been let go. Their skill set is Mandy Rancourt and to everyone; everyone said ulty/staff will no longer be known needed in our institution, and they Sports Editor hello, everyone knew your name. by name, but rather by PRN? are the only person that would Sean Doyle Advertising Manager Most of these things are still true. What frustrates me even have been able to assist me in Sean Doyle However, UNE is feeling slightly more is when I hear of contro­ the huge project I completed this A&EEditor different to me these days. Very versial news, and I express it to summer. Ofcourse this is only my Tanya Lawrence Administrative Advisor different, in fact. students, they have no idea it's opinion from my standpoint, but Daryl Conte I walk around campus, and occurring. Sometimes, I'm very many other faculty/staff/students Opinion Editor I overhear various conversations lucky to hear the things I do; it's seem to feel the same. They have Ashley Powenski StaffAdvisor on our cozily packed campus. The mostly a right time, right place worked here for nearly 20 years; Karl Koeppel years of happiness and concern for sort of occurrence; something I and when their position was ter- Web Designer/Editor Aaron Fullerton Please see COMPASS, page 18. StaffWriters and Photographers How Green is Big Blue? BY RYAN KINGSTON and vernal pools, it suffices to say terials. Sokokis is being reviewed Elisabeth Ziemba HeatherMea Nor'easter Staff that if an area has a certain num­ for Silver Certification under the Constance Glynn J arryd Rossignol ber of amphibious egg masses, it Leadership in Energy and En­ Jessica Hamel Lindsay Ellis "They impacted how many is considered significant, and is vironmental Design (LEED). Hadleigh Smith Deanna Baumert acres of wetland!? How can this subject to strict guidelines on how LEED is a third-party review Cherry Baker Judi Brewer school claim to be "green" when it can and can not be impacted. of buildings that ranks how en­ Tara Connell Ryan Kingston they do things like that!?" Since UNE did have such a huge vironmentally friendly they are Deidre Dicker Amber Benoit My heart skips a beat every time I impact on this land, the Army based on energy efficiency, re­ Hannah Bielecke Elyse "Spike" Johnson hear this statement, which is actu­ Corp. of Engineers had to over­ cycled materials, and a number of Christina Perazio Hannah Goodnow ally quite often. UNE did, in fact, see compensation efforts. Essen­ other standards. They may meet Laura Cater Savanna Ford fill in about ten acres of wetlands, tially, because so many wetlands the minimum point requirement TomHinam considered to be "significant" by were filled, UNE had to make up to reach "certified" status. With the Maine Department of Envi­ for it by paying into an "In Lieu" more points, buildings may be ronmental Protection guidelines. fund that pays for wetland pro­ ranked as Silver, Gold, or Plati­ The material contained herin is the property ofNor'easter News and appears I am not writing this article to ar­ tection and enhancement in York num. Sokokis is the second build­ at the sole discretion ofthe editors. The editors reserve the right to edit all gue that what UNE did was nec­ County. In addition, wetlands in ing at UNE to be built for LEED, material. The opinions expressed in Nor'easter News do not necessarily reflect essarily right, merely to inform UNE's "369 acres" (actually, UNE with the newest pharmacy build­ the views ofthe editors. the student body about where we, owns about 363 acres of forest off ing in Portland being the first. It as a University, stand in terms of of Pool Street, but it is commonly is currently being reviewed for SUBSCRIPTIONS ADVERTISING sustainability. It is my hope that referred to as 369) were preserved Gold Certification. Domestic subscription rates are E-mail [email protected] for ad­ by informing everyone about at a 17:1 ratio. So because 10 acres Built into the cost of Sokokis was SSO for a full year and S30 for a vertising rates and a production where we stand, you will be able were impacted, 170 are now for­ a 30 square yard compactor to be semester. E-mail noreasternews@ schedule. to make more informed opinions ever preserved. As for the Sokokis used specifically for single sort re­ une.edu for more information. about this school. area, don't expect torrential flood­ cycling. Thanks to this project, we Let's start with Sokokis. A ing just because the wetlands now recycle almost everything in 300-bed building, equipped with were removed. That seemingly those green bins around campus. its own mailroom and fitness cen­ aesthetic pond actually plays a vi­ Plastics one through seven, met­ LETTERS TO THE EDITOR ter. One could write an entire ar­ tal role in mitigating storm water als including aluminum cans and ticle debating whether we needed runoff. Don't get me wrong, this foil, paper, and cardboard can all it or not, why UNE has so many isn't an "environmental" effort, it's be placed in those bins to be com­ Nor'easter News welcomes letters to the editor. students, and on and on, but the just engineering regulation. pacted and sent to the recycling !Letters should not exceed 500 words and must be received by 5pm on fact is that it was built and we have Finally, as for the building it­ facility in Portland. This is a huge the Wednesday before the next publication date (for specific dates, it now. The wetlands that were self, it's fully equipped with dual step towards a sustainable cam­ contact the opinion editor). The editors reserve the right to edit let­ filled in were considered "signifi­ flush toilets to reduce water use, a pus, especially when considering ters for length. Longer op-cd submissions of 500 to l(XX) words may cant" based on DEP standards. section of green roof, energy star the fact that the city of Biddeford be arranged in advance with the opinion editor. Submit letters via Without going into too much de­ rated appliances, and a plethora does not recycle as extensively. e-mail to [email protected]. tail about the ecology of wetlands of environmentally friendly ma- With so much talk about remov- . . J Please see GREEN, page 18. 16 OPINION NOR'EASTER NEWS WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2010 Football, Coupons and Breast Cancer LGBT Awareness BY AMBER BENOIT ball fan. I am a football fan, but no joke. Just today on our way Nor'esater Staff not just the type of football fan home from campus my room­ BY ELYSE "SPIKE"JOHNSON other students called him a "fag" that watches their favorite team mate and I were in a small con­ Nor'easter Staff one too many times. Other bul­ As the granddaughter of a play on Sunday (or Monday or venience store and there was a lying included harassment from breast cancer survivor I think Thursday if that be the case). I am bag of SunChips sitting on the Tyler Clementi was a brilliant girls in his classes, people telling that breast cancer awareness is the type of fan that watches every chip shel£ This bag was almost violinist, a freshman on the Rut- him that he should "go kill him­ extremely important. That is why game possible on Sunday, Mon­ completely pink. Now, if I liked gers University Campus in New self" and countless other state­ when October comes around it day and/or Thursday. I am also SunChips I probably would have Jersey and before Sunday, he was ments. Claims are that at least always makes me so incredibly the type of fan who plays fantasy bought the bag; but I don't, so I relatively unknown to the world. one other student notified school happy to see how much breast football. Not for money because didn't. We also saw some dona­ However, in the wake of recent administrators of the ongoing tor­ cancer awareness is promoted God knows I am too poor for tion cards at the register that do­ events that have unfolded, his sto- ment, and administrators took no throughout the month. Granted, that, but instead I play for the sat­ nated to breast cancer awareness, ry has become the catalyst for di- action. On September 9th, Billy I think that breast cancer aware­ isfaction of (sometimes) watching and although we couldn't find a rect action around the globe. This was found hanging from the raf­ ness should be just as prevalent all my team win. I love that on Oc­ price the fact is they were there unassuming 18 year old was filmed ters in his barn. year round, but I understand that tober 1st when I went to the nfl. promoting breast cancer aware­ secretly in his dorm room during Asher Brown was a 13 year old life just doesn't work that way. As com website that the background ness. Yoplait is another consumer a sexual encounter with another in Houston, Texas where he shot a poor college student, football was breast cancer pink. To make good that promotes breast cancer man. Dharun Ravi, Tyler's room- himself in the head on September fan, and avid TV watcher I have things even better, for the most awareness. Collecting the lids and mate, had apparently been using 23rd. After years of bullying based been bombarded with breast can­ part the players, coaches, and staff mailing them in to Save Lids to his webcam to view Clementi's ac- on his accused sexual orientation, cer pink in the last few days. wear pink to promote breast can­ Save Lives donates money to the tivity for several days before then small stature and socioeconomic As I was clipping coupons cer awareness during the month Susan G. Komen foundation. Be­ with the tweet "Roommate asked status and multiple phone calls to last weekend, I noticed that many of October. While some fans dis­ ing one of the only yogurts I like for the room till midnight. I went the school administrators on his of them were promoting breast like the bright pink gloves some is a plus in this case. into Molly's room and turned on parents' behalf, Asher decided to cancer awareness, and a lot of of the players wear (after all what On October 1st we partici­ my webcam. I saw him making end his own life leaving no note. those would donate 10 cents for player want~ their hands to be eas­ pated in Pink Out on campus. I out with a dude. Yay," on Septem- Tyler, Seth, Billy and Asher every coupon used before they ily seen by referees?) I think that saw a lot of people wearing pink, ber 19th and "anyone with iChat, I all lost their lives suddenly and expired. This is a good promotion it is a great gesture put forth by and I am happy that so many dare you to video chat me between without the dignity or respect for awareness because not only the players of the NFL. The NFL people were able to wear pink to the hours of 9:30 and 12. Yes, it's they deserved from their peers. does it save the user money, but also does an auction on their web­ jumpstart the month off right. happening again," on the 21st. The This distinct lack of respect came it also donates money that the site in which they auction off the Normally, I hate that pink is as­ following day Clementi commit- from fellow students, from their user may not have to donate for pink items that have been worn sociated with women and girls. I ted suicide by jumping off of the school administrators and from themselves. I encourage everyone in games. 100% of the profits don't think there should be colors George Washington Bridge. Both the ignorance around the world. to go out and find coupons for from this auction go towards the specifically for the separate sexes. Dharun Ravi and Molly Wei, a This tremendous impact on the things they buy, not only will it American Cancer Society. For instance, my favorite color is friend, are being charged with -LBGT community has not gone save them some money, but it also I used the word bombarded blue, typically considered a male two counts of invasion of privacy. unnoticed by celebrities. Anne helps out a worthy cause. to explain how much Pink I have color. However, during October I This senseless death is just one in a Hathaway, Tim Gunn and Ke$ha I mentioned that I am a foot- seen in the past few days. This is appreciate that pink helps us with string of recent LGBT related sui- have all contributed to the itgets­ Please see FOOTBALL, page 17. cides that have occurred nation- better channel on youtube that ally. features short personal vignettes Seth Walsh was a 13 year old from adults speaking directly to The Disruptive Dilemma in Tehachapi, California when he teens in crisis reassuring them that BY DEANNA BAUMERT had all day to clean yourself, run­ to some people, and even you took his own life earlier in Sep- everything does get better and that Nor'easter Staff ning through the hallways sound­ know how annoying an actual tember. On the 27th, Seth Walsh suicide is not the only option. Gay ing like a herd of stampeding ele­ alarm clock can be. Think about died in the hospital after a tragic couples like Dan and Terry and The solutions: Shove your phants, and rearranging your room that next time your poor arm nine-day struggle on life sup- lesbian couple Erica and Jen also headphones or ear plugs into at 1AM without bothering to stifle muscles protest to the minimal ef­ port. He had supposedly endured speak to ki5fs, telling them from your ears, half smother yourself the scraping and banging sounds. fort needed to gently shut a door. taunting for years due to his sexual personal experience that it is pos­ with your pillow, or yell at people. Then again, how can you stifle Additionally, though seem­ orientation through cyber-media sible to be completely open about The problem: People the sounds of moving furniture? ingly small self-improvements and in person bullying. your sexual orientation and to live in residence halls are loud. Hate to break it to you, but you can be made to reduce your Billy Lucas was a 15 year a life free from hate and harass­ How so? I think you know. can't. That's why it's a probl em. disruption output. Try taking old attending Greensburg High ment. I mean, you can't tell me you've But it's not just night­ a shower at a more reasonable School in Indiana who commit- It is our job, as young adults, never been annoyed by those time disturbances; early morn­ hour. What is a reasonable hour? ted suicide on September 9th after to make sure that those beautiful stupid disturbances in the mid­ ing music blasting is quite an­ Preferably before quiet hours, Please see LGBT, page 17. dle of the night. What? You noying as well. There's nothing and definitely not at midnight. haven't? Well here's a general that your neighbors like more Also, consider ending the late Would you like to advertise within the overview for those of you who than waking up to the bass line night corridor races. Those too are lucky enough to be ignorant. of your favorite song, especially can be done during more rea­ Nor'Easter News? First of all, people like to when it's their one day to sleep sonable hours or, better yet, do talk in really loud voices. I mean, in. How inconsiderate of you: them outside. Besides the obvi­ Want a cheap, easy way why not hold conversations with Any of those ring a bell? For those ous benefit of not annoying the to connect with the UNE random bits of yelling thrown in of you who are still saying no, you sleeping people, you'll have much community? there, right? It's not like people have either developed a very use­ more room in the great outdoors. are trying to sleep or anything. ful ability to sleep through noises, As for the room renovat­ Nobody goes to sleep before mid­ are lucky enough to be in a quiet ing, don't do it after quiet hours. night, so there's really no reason hall, or are one of the disruptive There's no way you can move large to keep your voices down. That's culprits. Now let's assume, hypo­ wooden furniture without the ac­ a true fact right? Of course not. thetically of course, that you are in companying racket. Plus, you're Another disturbance: Slam­ the third group. What do you do? probably tired and have no desire ming doors. Seriously, it is way Well you can start by lowering the to move furniture quietly. And too much effort to let the door volume of your voice. Next time even if you are full oflarge quanti­ close gently and slowly so as not you find yourself deep in conver­ ties ofcaffeine, you're probably too to disturb your sleeping floor sation at a very late hour, remem­ hyper to be quiet about anything. mates? No, they can deal with ber that the people whose closed Finally, remember to keep Are you a local business, res­ it. Conserving the energy that door you're standing outside of the music off, or at least try not taurant, agency (etc) that would go into closing a door qui­ are most likely trying to sleep. to blast it. You could play your etly is more important than ev­ They really don't care what is go­ neighbor's favorite song and she would like to target students? eryone else's need for undisturbed ing on between your roommate will still be very annoyed that sleep anyways. Again, please and the guy from the third floor. you woke her up at six when note that this last statement is They just want you to stop talking. her first class isn't until one. Contact our Advertising Manager: completely and utterly false. Next, pay attention to how So the bottom line here? Be Sean Doyle Let's not forget these other minor you're shutting your door, or any considerate, save disrup­ annoyances of the night: Taking door for that matter. A door that tive noises for more reason­ [email protected] showers at midnight when you've slams shut is like an alarm clock able times, and please, shut up. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2010 NOR'EASTER NEWS OPINION 17 FOOTBALL to do the same. We drove the men was diagnosed with breast cancer CONTINUED FROM PAGE 16 crazy until their female friends, and going through the treatment, wives, girlfriends, etcetera broke although I was young, I don't re­ Parking Tickets: The our promotion of breast cancer down and told them what it was member quite as much promo­ awareness. all about. Facebook has started tion of awareness in the years Positive in the Negative Last year Facebook (although something similar this year, but surrounding her battle with the I don't know that we really know since it is ongoing and I probably disease. It makes me happy to see BY ELISABETH ZIEMBA the first ticket. Residents, the next who started it) did its own pro­ still have some male readers, I will that early detection is being ad­ Nor'easter Staff ticket will be more expensive, you motion. Women were supposed to not say anything more just now. vertised, because early detection may as well cut your losses now put the color of their bra as their I really like that breast cancer truly saves lives. After all, saving Parking tickets seem to come and not wind up spending more status and nothing more. They awareness is given so much atten­ lives is what breast cancer aware­ up frequently in conversation no than the $300 initial fee. Now then sent private messages to all tion now. When my grandmother ness is truly about. their female friends inviting them matter where you are, or who you let's look at the second reason are. Parking tickets show up in people get tickets: they are parked and acceptance across campus. cepting this message still needs to popular culture as well. On televi- where they aren't supposed to LGBT These pieces of art are scrawled on be heard. The support behind my CONTINUED FROM PAGE 16 sion, a parking ticket can be the be. Handicapped spaces are for sidewalks and roadways as a part drawing was incredible and people reason that a dead body is discov- the handicapped, and really, it's sentiments are true statements. of the first annual You A:re Loved were curious and excited to see ered, or can be the means by which just rude to take that spot, not The violence and hatred surround­ campaign which is nation-wide this message all over campus." a criminal is brought to justice, to mention highly deserving of a ing these tragic deaths are the at high schools and colleges. This Ellen DeGeneres said, "This although I often wonder if that ticket or a tow. C ommuter park­ result of ignorance and intoler­ campaign is a direct result of these needs to be a wake-up call to is the case in real life. On cam- ing may be closer to your dorm, ance, both of which permeate the recent suicides which Ellen De­ everyone that teenage bully­ pus, what are people saying about but it's for commuters. Carpool world we live in. These go hand in Generes called "a national crisis". ing and teasing is an epidemic in parking tickets? They are unfair, parking spaces require a carpool hand with so many cases of bul­ UNE junior Lauren Stephenson this country and the death rate is ridiculous, or just plain cruel. But pass-if you carpool regularly, lying which is not restricted to created a massive and striking climbing ... We can't let ignorance let's take a look at why people get talk to security about getting one, middle schools and playgrounds chalk message behind West Hall and intolerance take another kids' parking tickets. The most popular and then you won't be ticketed but which extends often into the that reads "You are loved - UNE life." reason for getting the little piece for parking there. Parking in a no adult workplace. There is no excuse supports LBGT - Love is Love, Suicide is never the only way of paper stuck on the windshield? parking zone? You're lucky that all for the use of words such as "fag" Love and Be Loved." Created on out. There are so many resources They didn't buy their parking pass. you got was a ticket, because you or "dyke" when there are so many Thursday night, she said, "I am so available to anyone who is strug­ Now, my favorite complaint about could have been towed, especially educational resources available. grateful that these messages will gling with the thought of suicide. this one, I hear all the time. "Why if it is a fire lane. Let's face the Last Thursday and Friday, be all across campus for every­ Please reach out when you need should I have gotten a ticket? I'm reality: almost everyone is going students affiliated with The Group, one to see. This campaign is truly to, and reach out to those who are not going to pay $90 {or $300) to get a ticket. M aybe you weren't UNE's Gay Straight Alliance used needed, and although we have a searching for a hand in their times for a parking pass when parking paying attention and forgot that chalk to write messages of love small community that is very ac- of need. should be free!" First of all, take you hadn't parked your car in a lot a look around. D o you see enough after unloading the groceries to parking spots for every single per- your room in one of the dorms. Welcome to My Life son to have a space? No. Luckily, Everyone makes mistakes, but the not everyone at UNE drives. Part best thing is to learn from those BY DANIELLE CROPLEY and adapt and learn how to grow ly any peanut butter and just a of the reason for having parking mistakes. Next time, see if your Nor'easter Staff up before the world outgrows us. veil of jelly? I mean, the bread, passes is to keep track of how roommate will unload the perish­ We all want to be leaders and aside from providing the mom­ many people we need parking ables while you move your car so In the words of Simple Plan, achievers and those people who approved nutritional value, is for. Sure, you think that parking you won't forget. N ow, if you are "Do you ever feel like breaking get their faces plastered on cereal just there to act as a skeleton to pass costs a lot of money. But your doing something maliciously or down? Do you ever feel out of boxes. We are all working toward hold the ooey-gooey goodness first ticket was $100 dollars, and just because you. don't think you'll place? Like somehow you just tomorrow, all the while forget­ together. Doesn't the same ap­ you'll keep getting them unless get in trouble for it, you more don't belong, and no one under­ ting today, and, lord knows, we've ply to us? What are we without you buy that pass. So for com- than deserve that ticket, so quit stands you?" I'm not going to worked straight through yesterday. our ooey-gooey goodness? We're muters, that's an extra $10 just for your whining. I'm tired of hear- continue with the punk-rock, Take a look at your day plan­ just the skeletons of the people Please see PARKING, page 18. angst-ridden, totally cliche lyrics, ner or your whiteboard or your Please see LIFE, pa&:e 18. but my questions are still valid. post-it notes scattered across your Do you ever feel like you're skat­ visual plane. What is on that to­ THE ing on the thinnest ice imaginable, do list? How many things on and at any moment you could fall there do you really want to do? through? Look around you. I bet Is there any one thing (not in­ three out of the four people you cluding homework because that NOR'EASTER NEWS see are carrying invisible, immea­ is kind of why we're here) that is surable weights on their backs the really worth all that extra, stress­ size of boulders, and the world filled time? When I look through IS ONLINE! just 'keeps piling them on. The my stack of things to do, I re­ pressure that surrounds you on a ally question whether or not I'm day to day basis is something that spending my time wisely. I ques­ most anyone can feel, whether it's tion whether being a member of first hand or viewed as an onlooker. several clubs and organizations, It has been proven that be­ working twenty-hour weeks, and t\veen the ages of 18 and 24, taking on a full course load is really young adults will grow and change necessary and vital to my success into fairly-solidified adult figures. here at UNE. Then I circle back That being said, during this whole to that want and need to make a growing up to be a grown-up better tomorrow for myself today. stage, there are amazing amounts As college students, not just of stress, expectations, and limit­ UNE students, but as college stu­ less goals piled on miles thick, dents, we are overdoing it daily. I by nearly every source around look around and people are max­ Nor'easter News is available online! us. Basically, we as a collective ing out their energy stores, their youth, are spending too much of free time, and basically discarding You can catch up on all the latest articles, pictures, and our time doing the things that time for fun, all because they need videos; post your comments; browse the newspaper's ar­ we think other people want us to another resume builder. Now, do. We are trying to live up to the I'm not one to talk, at all. I'm the chives; and suggest your own news stories or events. standards, the expectations, the atypical, goal-driven, perfection­ goals, all the while increasing the ist that wants to do all, be all, and stress and pressure in our lives. achieve all. But I can't, and it's time Most of us know it's totally we all stop spreading ourselves Check us out now at irrational to strive to be perfect or so thin that we don't remember to achieve everything in our reach, what our name is when a profes­ and we should also know that no sor asks (trust me, it happens). noreasternews.corn one expects us to do that, but that's Think about it. Is a PB&J untrue. Societv exoects us to irrow reallv worth it when there's bare- I

18 OPINION NOR'EASTER NEWS WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2010 Voices in the Crowd: Do You Think Parking is an Issue on Campus?

BY ASHLEY POWENSKI Nor'easter Staff

DID You KNOW?

Commuters are allowed to park in resident lots; how­ ever, residents cannot park "Not for residents of Soko, but "Yes! As a commuter it's impor­ in commuter lots. "I don't have a car, but I've heard when the other buildings go up tant to find a space quickly, and "Not for my bicycle!" complaints about the distance." over there, I'm sure it will be!" that doesn't happen very often!" Joselle O'Brien - Resident Belinda Ampomah - Resident Lindsay Ellis - Resident Troy Wilcox - Commuter COMPASS low faculty/staff. UNE's admin­ ous question is only speculation, faculty, no staff; there would be students out there, that's your age, CONTINUED FROiI PAGE 15 istration, particularly the Provost, and I'm doing my best to stick to nothing. So, it is time to get ac­ that's your life. Think about this Jacque Carter, heard this outcry the facts. minated, they were treated like a tive. I urge you, the next time you the next time someone refuses and listened to the community. I'm glad that the person ref­ number, not like a person. Shame hear something, and you know to act with moral integrity, and This person has since been hired erenced above is coming back. I on UNE. Shame. I'm disgusted its fact, and it angers you and you make them change their mind. back, after many letters and com­ hope my readers know who I'm by this. I chose this institution see a moral flaw in it, question it. We are all responsible for the ments were passed up the chain of talking about. Ifnot, ask around. It because of its care for people, not Then, if you don't get an appro­ things around us in this world; it's administration (I sent an email as would be easy to figure out if you for its lack of understanding and priate response that makes sense, time for us to act that way. Don't well). 1hankfully, administration really want to know. Since UNE moral integrity. act. Act in outrage. Find your ad­ be a victim, don't be a hero, be an heard. wants to keep things so quiet, I UNE treated this employee ministration, ask them questions. honest and upright person. Most So, a happy ending? Hardly. guess I will do the same. I don't as if they had no soul, no heart. Get an answer. Do your best to of you will read this and be em­ UNE was about to let go of a have to mention the name; the They were a number; collat­ make a change, and act with mor­ powered. Most of you will think staff/faulty member without any important names are within your eral damage. Human Resources al integrity always, unlike those of this when something like this regard for their life and their em­ administration, human resources, watched them as they cleared out who tried to let go of a faculty/ happens again. What's sad: most ployment. If people (and I mean and their actions. My advice to their office, as if they were going staff member who had been here of you will still do nothing. numerous people in the right you, the student reader: stand up. to sabotage something. They were for nearly twenty years. For you place at the right time) had not Don't be inactive, be active. Qyes­ made to leave immediately; their really is a method to the apparent overheard and seen this happen, tion authority. Qyestion the Uni­ email was shut off, their liveli­ GREEN madness of the school's adminis­ this action of immorality would versity's decisions. Your money, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 15 hood taken, all in a sign over of a tration. have gone unnoticed. This person your debt, your investment pow­ ing the trash incinerator from the department to a company outside And of course we have the would have been "terminated," ers this institution, and without it, city, UNE has made the first step of the University. They were let go $238,000 in grants that will pay and no one would have noticed. there would be no outsourcing of in reducing the need for such a as if they were material; an empty for sustainability projects on This makes me really think about departments, there would be no facility. vessel. campus, but if you want to know everything.. .it makes me aware. expansion, there would be no new Speaking of Biddeford, I'm I heard all of this information mo.e about those, you can read It makes me sick to my stomach. up and coming dental school, no sure everyone has at least heard of from walking around campus on Danielle Cropley's article. Again, How much goes on that we don't expansion of online education, no the shuttle bus that runs down­ the day this happened. I heard the I am not saying that UNE has a know about? Of course, the previ- promotions for administration, no town every hour, as well as the outrage from students and fel- perfect track record for protecting Zipcars anyone can sign up for, the environment, but we have to mate excuse, go ahead and fill out cilities lot, but you know what? If and the free bikes offered to first­ PARKING understand what is already going CONTINUED FROM PAGE 17 the dispute information, maybe I had given it any real thought, year students. These programs on here before we can offer sug­ you'll get the fine waived. I always I would have probably realized received national attention, and ing people complain about the gestions for improvement. I don't hear people while I'm walking say, that I could put that walk down ultimately reduced the number $100 ticket for failing to buy their think you can hate UNE for not 'Tm paying $40,000 a year, why on my Fitness Challenge sheet­ of cars brought to campus by stu­ parking pass. Security made sure doing a better job when there are can't I park where I want? Why I was exercising, having to walk dents. Of course the $300 park­ that there was an announcement economic and political restraints. do I have to buy a parking pass? that extra few minutes back to ing pass is a huge disincentive, out in plenty of time to buy the Sometimes you just have to Why isn't there enough parking?" my room. I saved myself $15 by but did you know that the money pass before they started ticketing, change the game before you can But there is enough parking on not getting a parking ticket, and from those passes are reinvested and they inform us all the time if a change the player. lot is going to be closed or simply campus; you just might have a bit got an extra 15 minutes exer­ into the bikes and Zipcars? There to remind us that the commuter of a walk. This may be less of a cise in? Sounds like a good day, lot is for commuters, not for resi­ positive situation now that there as opposed to laying around for dents. \ Vhat more can they do? might only be parking in Sokokis an extra 15 minutes, eating 15 They aren't here to baby-sit you Hall's parking lot while you live pieces of candy, and winding up and make sure you move your car in Featherman or \Vest, but there with a second ticket that might before it gets a ticket. We're sup­ is parking. Sure, I never liked it be $30 or $45. Try to find the posed to be learning how to sur­ either, especially living in Feath­ positive in the negative of park­ viYe in the real world. Accept your erman and coming back one day ing woes and then you won't have ticket, and move on, learn from to find the only spots were avail­ to find the positive in the ticket. your mistake. If you have a lcgiti- able all the way in the upper Fa-

LIFE to this point and you're either A) to focus a little more on ourselvc CC TIN a> ,0 'f\<,E17 agreeing with me, or B) thinking before we run out of time to do so. we u~ed to 0e. \Ve're just bland, I'm making absolutely no sense. l\1y hope is that you, as a reader, bonng, sandwich less bread.\Vell, \!\Tell, for those of you that do take something from this ram­ maybe you're content with that agree with me, then you're prob­ bling of sorts, whether you decide lifestyk but I'm not. Yes, I want ably paddling along in the same to eliminate a time-wasting activ­ ,l good job .tnd I want to gradu­ water-logged boat; and for those ity or perfect your PB&J skills, ate with lot, of recommendations. of you who don't agree, maybe I just hope you realize there are I want to become all the things I you're one of the lucky ones. Ei­ more important things than being want to be .md I know that the ther way, we all need to find a way the ideal college student. Perhaps choi.:e I make no,v will affect to make our priorities more per­ I still haven't convinced you, or the outcomes later. However, I'm sonal and less formal. \Ve don't perhaps you're already on board. tired of acrificing things just to have to grow up right this second. Just something to think about. fit in ,l meeting here and there. \Ve have plenty of time to stress , Tow, some of you have read out, and freak out, and give our­ HANNAH GOODNOW, NOR"EASTER NEWS selves stomach ulcers. It's time UNE Security Cartoon. "" \

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