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Vol. 44, Issue No.16 the free press Mar. 4, 2013 University of Southern Maine Student Newspaper usmfreepress.org Sports Highlight Local Politics Huskies play in NCAA ﬁ nals New weed bill has Team loses Portland roots 80-58 Anna Chiu Sports Editor

The nationally eighth ranked Lady Huskies were unable to advance to the second round of the NCAA Division III Women’s Bas- ketball National Championship last Friday in Gorham, losing 80- 58 to the Smith College Pioneers (23-4). The loss concludes the season for the women’s team with an impressive 27-2 record. Just 10 minutes into the game, the Huskies trailed behind Smith 20-17 after sophomore forward Courtesy of Adam King Rebecca Knight capitalized on an Russell speaks at local bar about proposed bill that would legalize and opportunistic steal, made by ju- regulate recreational marijuana use. nior guard Erin McNamara, with a layup. Knight led the Huskies with a team high 18 points, eight Nate Mooney juana policy. ﬁ rebounds, four assists. Knight n- News Intern Russell cited a number of reasons ished the season averaging 12.5 as impetus for the reintroduction of points per game, making her one the bill. of the scoring leaders for USM. Maine State Representative Di- ane Russell has authored a new “Eighty-six percent of drug ar- Smith, however, soon took over rests in Maine are for [marijuana] with a 14-2 run with 3:23 minutes bill to regulate and tax the sale of marijuana for recreational users possession,” said Russell, citing the remaining, but the Huskies were high state expenditures that result able to put nine more points on 21 and over. Russell, representing Portland’s Munjoy Hill and Old from prosecution and imprisonment Justicia Barreiros / Free Press Staff the board to trail 41-28 at half- Port neighborhoods, introduced a for marijuana related offenses. Number 31 Haley Jordan, senior forward, attempts to roll past a Smith time. Smith took advantage of the “This policy has not worked,” she 14 turnovers committed by the similar proposal in 2009 but failed defender for a shot at the basket during the first round of the NCAA to gather enough support to pass the Division III Championships on Friday. See HUSKIES on page 18 changes to Maine’s existing mari- See WEED on page 4 Administration discusses future of education Students, faculty and alumni gathered to hear administrators talk

Kit Kelchner dents and faculty the future of lege of New Jersey are decreas- Free Press Staff public higher education in Maine. ing the available student pool and Kalikow and Page both empha- changing student expectations University of Maine System sized the infl uence the changing about what the college learning Chancellor James Page and USM political climate has had in re- experience can and should be. President Theodora Kalikow ex- gards to the usefulness of higher Online modules have opened up plored radical new outlooks re- education and the necessity for new ways of learning with mul- garding higher education during the university to serve the needs timedia interactivity, games and the “Future of Higher Education: of the community in order to jus- pre-recorded seminars that can be Philosophical Perspectives” phi- tify its mission. Their message accessed at a student’s leisure. Alex Greenlee / Multimedia Editor losophy symposium last Tues- was simple: times have changed Hundreds of thousands of stu- day in Portland. The event, fi ve and so must we. dents are fl ocking to free and low- USM President Theodora Kalikow and University of Maine System months in the making, offered a Online competitors like Moocs, cost online education opportuni- Chancellor James Page spoke at the philosophy symposium on Tuesday. unique platform for both leaders iTunesU and alternative colleges to discuss with the public, stu- like Thomas Edison State Col- See FUTURE on page 5 2 News March 4, 2013 Student Activism Free Press Event Students attend Offi cial date for media Washington rally training day released

Kirsten Sylvain Editor-in-Chief

Don’t panic – this is just an ex- ercise. When you see a crowd of students and police responding to an emergency event on campus on April 12, don’t run off to call for help. This is just The Free Press’s helping the youth of Maine become name-taking, info-grubbing news hounds. The Free Press will host a media training day in which students will be invited to practice building the media skills required in covering breaking news. No experience is necessary. This will be a chance for students to learn new skills in an extremely hands-on way. One of the chief goals of the event is for students to have fun while they learn about what it takes to get out the news. The event will be free and open to all students. USM, local high school and neighboring college students are encouraged to register. All students are welcome. Here’s how it will work: groups of the student journalists will gather in the “newsroom,” like on any other normal day, but that day, a call will come in. There will have been an emergency on campus. They will need to respond. That’s how it starts. The students, working in groups, will Courtesy of Shaun Carland have to cover the emergency to Thousands of people from across the country gathered in front of the the best of their abilities. In the Sokvonny Chhouk / Design Assistant White House in an environmental protest on Feb. 17. end, there will be a constructive critique in which our esteemed News Editors. of the Savannah College of Art oil spill of July 2010 in Michi- panel of judges will talk about At that conference, nearly 60 and Design and current corre- Sidney Dritz each group’s work. The winning Free Press Staff gan’s Kalamazoo river, on which college newspaper editors from spondent for USA Today College, $750 million has been spent to group will receive a prize, cour- across the U.S. responded to the described the media training day clean up so far. tesy of The Free Press. Glen Brand, director of the staged emergency at the MSCNE in his blog. When asked to comment on the The event is inspired by a simi- Maine branch of the Sierra Club, training day. Working together, “It was a thrilling experience,” protest, the Portland Pipeline Cor- lar one that takes place every year said the message the nearly 50,000 they covered the faux-news in he said, “one I plan to replicate poration sent inquiries to Edward at the at the Grady College of protestors at 350.org’s Forward less than two hours with multime- for training once back in Savan- S. O’Meara, Jr. of Garrand, the Journalism and Mass Communi- On Climate rally in Washington dia and written coverage. company’s public relations fi rm, cation in Georgia. It’s called the D.C. this Presidents Day were Kenneth Rosen, former editor See NEWS on page 5 who shared a statement with the Management Seminar for College hoping to send to the president press that was released after Janu- “was to let him know we have his ary’s initial protests. The state- back.” ment assured that the pipeline The Feb. 17 rally was attended company has no immediate plans by protesters from all over the in the works to transport any tar country. According to Brand, the sands oil, and fully intends to Maine branch of the Sierra Club scrupulously follow government alone sent down four busses full regulations, should they choose to do so in the future. “What we really According to Brand, though, it is precisely government regula- need is for the tions that need to change. Brand president to start is a fi rm supporter of Rep. Chellie setting some real Pingree’s recent letter to the limits on carbon.” Obama administration asking that any plans to reverse the fl ow of -Glen Brand the Portland Montreal Pipeline to Director of the Maine Branch carry tar sands be subject to addi- of the Sierra Club tional environmental review and a permitting process. When asked to respond to Pingree’s letter, of people. Some of the momen- which was sent Feb. 20, O’Meara tum of the Maine contingent of said that Garrand is currently in the rally can be traced back to the process of composing a re- January’s protests in Portland sponse. against the pumping of tar sands Brand advocated for stricter oil through the Portland Montreal environmental changes across Pipeline. If this plan were put into the board. “What we really need action, Brand said, “It would be is for the president to start setting catastrophic, environmentally and some real limits on carbon,” he fi nancially.” said, explaining that the president Tar sands oil, Brand said, has a has already set carbon limits on higher rate for spills than conven- power plants that have yet to be tional oil and can be almost im- possible to clean up in the event See PROTEST on page 5 of a spill. He cited the tar sands March 4, 2013 3 4 News March 4, 2013 From WEED on page 1 established political repercussions various groups will formalize their Campus Activism said. for agencies that endeavor to do support, or lack thereof, for the bill. Russell said the state spent over so. Russell’s bill would address this “This is my full time job, but it $26 million in 2007 for the prosecu- roadblock to marijuana research by takes a coalition,” said Boyer, refer- tion, law enforcement and impris- creating a state-level source for re- ring to his efforts to solidify sup- USM participates in onment associated with marijuana- search funding. port in Augusta for the bill over the related offenses. She sees a big Russell had help in authoring the coming weeks. Boyer expects that opportunity to turn some of those bill: David Boyer, the Maine politi- the public hearings and legislative cal director for the Marijuana Policy review will be scheduled sometime worldwide protest expenditures into revenue for the state with the introduction of a $50 Project met her when he came to in the next few weeks. There have per ounce fl at tax on the wholesale Maine as part of the Ron Paul cam- not been many outspoken critics of of marijuana, in addition to the fi ve paign. Boyer joked that the joint the law at this point, though Boyer One Billion Rising to percent sales tax it would receive effort with Russell did sound like had a pretty good idea where a lot when retailed. The revenue from the beginning of a cheesy one-liner of the bill’s detractors would come the wholesale tax would be distrib- – “A libertarian and a progressive from. “Our number one opposition end sexual violence fi uted across multiple state programs. sit down to write a bill.” A liber- is de nitely going to be law en- Under Russell’s current proposal, a tarian perspective would favor less forcement.” majority of that tax revenue would taxation and government structure Support for the bill seemed to go to the state’s education fund. in general, but Boyer can see the be a trend amongst USM students fi Smaller portions would go to drug bene ts to be had by the changes to asked by The Free Press about the addiction and rehabilitation pro- Maine law proposed in the bill. proposed change in Maine law. Se- fi grams and marijuana research. “My rationale is that I may not nior psychology major Kate Wol n- Russell’s bill would create a love taxes, but if I can keep law- ger didn’t let her personal experi- unique tax structure for the sale abiding adult citizens that just want ences with marijuana users affect of marijuana for recreational use, to relax out of jail, that’s a net gain.” her thoughts on the proposed bill. while leaving intact the current dis- Boyer and Russell both see a bet- “I wish more of my friends that pensary system for medical users. ter route to create a framework for use it knew how to relax without The bill proposes four new types legalization and taxation now, in- it,” she said, “but I’m very much for of permits to license businesses instead of after a citizen’s initiative is making your own choices.” volved in the cultivation and distri- passed — something Boyer’s orga- Freshman computer science ma- bution of marijuana for recreational nization plans to back in 2016 if the jor Justin Hayes agreed with Rus- users. Permits would be issued for current bill doesn’t pass. sell’s cause to create the foundation- cultivation, retailing, research and “Some people, myself included,” al framework now, before a citizen’s the production of secondary mari- said Boyer, “think this message is initiative. Alex Greenlee / Multimedia Editor juana products like tinctures or more preferable to having a ballot “It’s better to have it in the pub- Two people tango dance in front of the Woodbury Campus center at the edibles. The research permit would measure and then having the legis- lic eye, maintained and regulated rally on Feb. 14. only be granted to organizations lature work out the kinks later.” through the proper legal channels.” without any of the other permits. Those kinks are plentiful whether Hayes also commented on the no- ingly high rates of violence against they get addressed before or after tion that making marijuana avail- Kirsten Sylvain The bill would take a portion of Editor-in-Chief women across the globe. Accord- the proposed tax revenue and create the citizens of Maine vote on the able through legal channels to any ing to the One Billion Rising web- a process for research organizations bill. Boyer said the legislature’s of-age consumer would increase its This Valentine’s Day the Wood- site, one in three women will be to acquire funding to study mari- Committee on Veterans and Legal availability to minors. “Some peo- bury Campus Student Center in raped in their lifetime. This pushed juana’s long-term effects or other Affairs will most likely establish the ple have a concern,” he said. “Per- fi Portland was packed with poets, author and activist Eve Ensler, marijuana related academic endeav- ner regulations under the proposed sonally, I don’t see it changing the writers, musicians, women activ- who is well-known for writing The ors. Marijuana is a Schedule I drug bill since it already handles alcohol status quo.” ists and students as one of the sites Vagina Monologues, to organize under federal law, which stipulates and gambling regulations. for the global One Billion Rising the worldwide protest in 2012. that there is no accepted medical Over the next few weeks, the bill rally that aimed to fi ght violence The event called for one billion use. That classifi cation has made will be assigned a legislative refer- [email protected] against women. women and men in 203 countries for a historically restricted study ence number and public hearings @USMFreePress One Billion Rising is a world- of marijuana and its effects and has will be scheduled. At that point, See BILLION on page 5 wide protest to end the stagger- March 4, 2013 News 5

From BILLION on page 4 people agreed to attend, but esti- grew louder until she was scream- From FUTURE on page 1 Boston University, espoused a mated that no more than 100 were ing and shaking her head and her strategy she learned from experi- across the world to “strike, dance in attendance. hands in the air. The crowd rose ties focused on skill building that mental engineering: “Fail early, and rise” to express their outrage Farrin has been active in various up, joining her. “One billion of offer the possibility of receiving fail often,” she said. She sug- and refusal to accept the violence activist movements throughout the us are rising, rising, rising, / One college-level instruction without gested that students, faculty and and rape culture that fosters a years, but she noted that she has billion of us are rising through the having to leave one’s couch. university leaders work together global environment in which one always been a fan of Ensler’s work fi re,” Finch shouted to the crowd. Both Page and Kalikow openly to implement best practices. Page in three women will be raped in in particular. Ensler moved and in- Finch has also long been a fan of discussed the positive and revolu- noted that everything is under re- her lifetime. spired her when she saw her speak the work of Eve Ensler and went tionary aspects of these develop- view as he guides the evolution of Portland and Lewiston were live. Since then, Farrin has been to the the Republic of Congo on a ments. Their goal is to incorporate the university. both V-Day rally sites for this involved in Ensler’s movement. creative writing and teaching trip some of the practices of readily “The future of higher educa- year’s protest. The Portland rally with the state department, spon- accessible course content into a tion,” Kalikow said, “may include was organized by Robin Farrin, sored by the University of Iowa, model that does not sacrifi ce the game-play designed to help stu- professional photographer, activist “Almost and Ensler herself has done exten- open debate and spirit of explo- dents reach demonstrable profi - and women and gender studies ma- every country sive work there. ration offered by the university’s ciencies.” She remarked that it jor. Starting at Monument Square, “When I saw what it was like distinguished professors. may also involve the removal of on the planet fi Farrin estimated 50 attendees gath- participated. over there it increased my admira- While evolving with the times credit hours in favor of a pro - ered to march to the campus center tion for her [Ensler] even more,” is paramount, Page insisted that ciency model, where additional in Portland. When they arrived, It was pretty Finch said. Maine’s unique demographics certifi cations could be awarded they recited poetry, recounted their incredible.” Finch explained that she is an cannot be ignored. Because 35 based on proven learning, a strat- personal experiences with abuse -Robin Farrin avid supporter of women’s move- percent of the UMS is funded egy currently used by Thomas Ed- and talked about proper consent, Event organizer ments because she understands by taxpayer money in the form ison State College in New Jersey, interrupted only by interludes of very personally how acts of vio- of state appropriations, Page be- which emphasizes fl exibility and music and dancing. lence on women change a wom- lieves the university has a huge alternative learning accreditation. Farrin happily reported that she “I raised my hand in the crowd an’s life. responsibility to be affordable to Or there may be a combination felt the event was a success. “Al- of 400 women and was committed “I’m personally very aware of Maine families. But the universi- of strategies and online modules most every country on the planet to do something as well,” she said. how it [abuse] can affect a wom- ty’s pool of potential in-state stu- with more teams, labs and semi- participated,” she said. “It was In her women and gender studies an’s life,” Finch said. To her, the dents continues to dwindle. The nars over shortened periods of on- pretty incredible.” class, the professor asked them to violence that women face is a median age of Maine’s citizens campus time. Overall, she was pleased with choose a topic or event to support central issue right now. “I value is the highest in the nation, and Regardless of the fi nal out- the attendance of the the crowd, through activism. The One Billion women’s contributions to society only 14,000 high school students come, the important thing is that although she admitted that she Rising rally was Farrin’s choice. so much,” she said. “The world re- graduate per year. That number “careful, free, open debate is pre- would have loved for more student Despite not achieving the full ally needs women to be strong and is expected to continue to trend served,” said Page. participation, as she noticed that 300 hundred attendees, the event healthy right now.” downward to just 12,000 before Kalikow was quick to point the event brought in many com- was lively, with discernible in- According to Farrin, footage leveling off, Page noted. out that the university experience munity members, but fewer stu- tensity in the crowd. At one point taken at the Portland rally will be Attracting these new high should be part of a developmental dents than she had expected, and Annie Finch, local poet and di- included in a documentary that En- school graduates (and retaining process, not a simple ticket to a reaching out to students for help rector of USM’s Stonecoast MFA sler is working on. them) while balancing the needs job. “That’s not a way to live. No in planning the event, she received program, read “Invocation for the of the UMS’s estimated 40,000 one wants [to hire] a techno-au- less than enthusiastic responses. One Billion Rising” a poem that [email protected] plus students is a major concern. tomaton, but a grown-up human She created a Facebook page event she wrote for the occasion. As she @Kirstensylvain “We have to be relevant, make being with a moral compass.” for the rally, where just under 300 reached the poem’s high point, she value for the state of Maine and USM philosophy professor Ja- promise students something better son Read moderated the Q-and- than they can get elsewhere,” said A session that followed the talk, From NEWS on page 2 Press’s website and at USM stu- giving students and faculty an op- dent life website (also below). Kalikow. www.usmfreepress. The business jargon of univer- portunity to react and engage both nah, and one I implore all college You can also register at the Stu- org/breakingnews sity effi ciency and the talk of de- leaders on their ideas. news teams to do at least once a dent Involvement and Activities livering traditional humanities ed- USM English graduate Sarah year.” Center in Portland or at The Free ucation like a product to student Moon questioned to what extent Volunteers are also encouraged Press offi ce at 92 Bedford St. in customers, however, did not sit did either Page or Kalikow feel to register for the event to help Portland. www.usm.maine. well with many of the attendees. that President Obama’s proposed with preparations. Student actors Stay tuned to hear who the judg- edu/studentlife Senior English major Phil Shel- $89 billion cuts to higher educa- (or non-actors) are welcomed to es will be in upcoming weeks! ley asked, “What is the responsi- tion over the next 10 years will play crowds-people, victims and And get prepared – there will be bility of the academy to hold the affect these plans. Kalikow re- criminals. blood! [email protected] line in defense of non-economic sponded that she didn’t care what Registration for the event will @Kirstensylvain values?” President Kalikow’s re- Obama said and that the univer- be available online at The Free Register here: sponse was a clear and defi nitive sity needed to move forward with “None.” these changes. Delivering this economically- driven, cutting-edge experience will not be easy. When pressed for [email protected] specifi cs, Kalikow, who earned @USMFreePress a doctorate in philosophy from

From PROTEST on page 2 ees. “The question,” Carland said, “is where do we go from here?” built and that what he needs to do Carland further emphasized now is set limits on the existing the importance of working to op- ones. Such a decision, he said, is pose the pumping of tar sands oil within the president’s power. He through the Portland Montreal understands that the president’s pipeline. He mentioned the South power is limited by Congress, Portland city council’s scheduled but he hopes the president will do workshop on March 11 to discuss what he can. the city’s position on tar sands When asked what impact he oil. Carland’s own group will felt the rally had had, Brand not be sitting idle, either. SEAS mentioned Pingree’s letter and a will be hosting Carbon Fest on meeting concerning the divest- March 13. The event will be held ment movement at Bowdoin that in the Woodbury Campus Center took place Feb. 23 and 24. He as a way to ensure that the USM also mentioned the galvanization student body is aware of climate of those who participated. change. Among those in attendance Raph, too, was hopeful about were a handful of USM students, the momentum set in motion by including junior geography and the rally, although when asked anthropology major Patrick Raph. about whether or not he felt the “It’s good to see that many like- rally had been a success, he an- minded, aware people,” Raph swered, “yes and no.” While he said. expressed no complaints about Raph is a member of Students the rally itself, when it came to for Environmental Awareness and the rally’s impact, he said, “It Sustainability, a relatively new came out a few days later that student group at USM, which was Obama was on a golﬁ ng trip with founded by its current president, the oil executives.” junior math and computer science major Shaun Carland this past December. Carland, who also at- [email protected] tended the rally, was similarly in- @USMFreePress spired by the scope of the attend- 6 News March 4, 2013 SGA Elections Meet the candidates in this year’s Students start off race for student body president on campaign trail

Casey Ledoux / Free Press Staff Left: Isaac Misiuk; Right: Kelsea Dunham. The two students are running for the position of student body president this spring.

Thomas Collier hit the ground running. “I’ve been president of the Gender Studies News Editor meeting with individuals and fi g- Student Organization — but as uring out what their concerns are, a student outside the context of This year, students will decide and it’s everything from commu- a BSO group, I didn’t know how between two candidates for stu- nity outreach within Portland and to access my student activity fee. Casey Ledoux / Free Press Staff dent body president: Kelsea Dun- Gorham... to working on the trans- I didn’t know that I could access fer of study abroad credits.” it for other folks. It took a lot of Student Senate Chair Chris Camire sat down with The Free Press to talk ham and Isaac Misiuk. Students He explained the biggest issue money from the student senate to about the upcoming student elections. will be able to meet the candidates and watch as they debate at an that residential put that [pro- event held at 7 p.m. on March 11 students have test] on.” by the Student Government Asso- brought to Should she Thomas Collier student facebook pages that are him have to do Isaac Misiuk win the posi- News Editor aimed at gathering votes for the ciation in Luther Bonney’s Talbot Auditorium. with restroom tion of student senatorial and presidential races cleanliness and -Sophomore political sci- body presi- and that those pages have re- The Free Press was able to speak ence major Elections for the Student Gov- with both candidates after the Stu- upkeep. “The dent, Dunham ernment Association are quickly ceived a good amount of student stalls tend to said that she interest. dent Senate meeting last Friday to -Career transitions & develop- approaching, and students — ask them about their future plans be disgusting would focus some of whom currently sit as stu- “It’s inspiring,” he said, “and I and the show- ment on increas- hope that those numbers will be for the university and their current dent senators — are working hard fl activities at USM. erheads are ing student to get their campaigns in order. re ected in the polls.” beginning to -Student involvement involvement As far as how the SGA has Last year’s election brought a Misiuk aims for president! corrode. I’ve on campus. “I meager student turnout, with only decided to carry out the election found a stu- -Parking and transportation think that stu- 146 verifi ed ballots cast. Former process itself, Camire said that dent, I don’t dent partici- the polls will be online, and that Misiuk is the current president -University sustainability Student Body President and cur- of the USM College Republicans, know which pation at this rent Chair of the Student Senate, voting is to take place over a two- residential hall university is day span. having revived the formerly de- Chris Camire, declared student funct group last year to represent she lives in, very low. I’m a participation in the election pro- “In the past we’ve done a week- but whatever non-traditional long election period where polls the conservative presence on cam- cess last year to have been “mini- pus during election season. “Hope- hall it is, this student has no way of student and a commuter student, mal.” But this year, he hopes, will are open for an entire week, and drying her hands in the bathroom. I and I’m also a transfer student. this year we’re only doing it for fully I will be stepping down soon fi be different — much in part due to to take up the position of student nd that atrocious. Prisoners even This is my third school. So I have the SGA’s increased social media two days.” The reason behind get to wipe their hands on some- a lot of experience at universities that, he said, is to make polling a body president,” he said. He did, presence and other efforts to en- however, say that he would like to thing. Yet, the school wonders why that have huge participation rates, gage students. remain active in the group as an the dorms are only at 60 percent particularly Florida State.” “Last year we had hardly any capacity.” One of the greatest issues of “We’ve had a advisor should he win the upcom- Facebook presence,” Camire said. ing student elections. When asked increasing “We didn’t do a lot of marketing surprising amount how his views student in- The group, he said, has been Kelsea Dunham for elections; we sort of just let of candidates who very successful in gaining student differ from volvement the candidates come in and then have come out interest. “Just from last semester to those of his and aware- let them do the marketing for us.” this semester, our membership has opponent, Mis- -Junior pursuing majors in ness, Dunham This year, however, the SGA is of the woodwork iuk said that he said, is work for senate and tripled.” To this end, Misiuk has women and genders stud- working hard to capture student expressed interest in bringing more hadn’t heard ies and marketing to better ca- attention. Camire, who is also the student body conservative speakers to campus. her address ter to USM’s election commissioner for the up- president...” “We’re looking into bringing in career devel- -Coalition building largest student coming race, mentioned that the speakers like Ann Coulter along opment at all. demographic group would begin a poster cam- -Chris Camire with a few other conservative “We both have -Diversity — namely, paign to raise student awareness Student Senate Chair speakers because there have been great visions,” non-tradition- and pique the interest of potential other socialism speakers on cam- he said, refer- -Proven leadership al, commuter voters. The attention-catching pus, and we need to get our pres- ring to Dun- students. posters, he said, will soon be put ence out.” ham. “Putting “I think the up all across campus and are visu- higher priority. USM students idea of creat- “If you say,‘Okay, it’s election As far as his goals as student ally engaging and informative. body president are concerned, and the pos- ing a student “We’ve had a surprising amount week,’ and you remind someone sibility of common hour to vote, they might say, ‘I’m a lit- Misiuk told The Free Press that fi fi of candidates who have come out he has already been working with nding careers rst is going to be is genius,” Dunham said, refer- of the woodwork for senate and tle busy today; I’m going to do it hugely benefi cial.” ring to an item up for discussion tomorrow.’ And so it sort of goes the current student body president, student body president, which is Adam Higgins, to spearhead an at the Student Senate meeting last great,” Camire said. “They have a out of the mind. Whereas, if you It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s Friday. The basic idea of the com- say, ‘It’s election day today — initiative to improve upon career Kelsea Dunham! huge following so far.” development and transition oppor- mon hour is to invite students to Unlike the elections of past you need to vote,’ it encourages be on campus at a convenient time students to say, ‘Okay, I’ll get it tunities for students. years, this year the SGA encour- Misiuk said that he has met with Kelsea Dunham is former vice during which no classes would aged students to campaign instead done.’” president of the Gender Studies take place so that students would The deadline to turn in election the dean of the College of Arts, of merely adding their names to Humanities, and Social Sciences, Student Organization and also have the opportunity to become the ballot. “We really focused on nomination forms is March 8. The organized the protest against the involved in student groups and ac- SGA will hold an event on March Lynn Kuzma, to discuss the cre- the verbiage of ‘campaign’ in the Genocide Awareness Project’s tivities. 11 at 7 p.m. in the Talbot audito- ation of a concentration program in nomination forms,” Camire said. display. Students may remember “I would like to see it happen rium, where students will be able which students in major programs “[The forms] say, ‘Once you sub- GAP for their exhibition of vio- every single day so that I can be to meet the candidates and watch could develop greater specializa- mit this form and it’s approved, lent images of aborted fetuses on involved in more than one student a debate between the two candi- tions. “I’m a political science ma- you can start your campaign.’ So the walking paths between Payson group as a student. I think that it dates for student body president. jor,” he said, “and I want to get people think, ‘Oh, I need to run for Smith Hall and Luther Bonney would increase retention in a big Voting polls will open at 8 a.m. into public policy. Having a con- this — I can’t just put my name on Hall last year. Dunham explained way, which is fi nancially the best on March 19 and close at 11:59 centration in public policy would a ballot and automatically be in.’ that her experience organizing that idea for our university,” Dunham p.m. on March 20. Students will be great because then [I] would That’s sort of what happened the event taught her the ins and outs of said. be able to vote on the SGA web- have a better chance of getting an past few years because we haven’t accessing money from the student “I think diversity and some in- site. internship in that, sticking with had enough candidates.” that internship, and then getting a activity fund and that she has sub- stitutional issues around diversity As a result of the added em- sequently been able to help others are still a problem,” Dunham said, [email protected] job offer from that internship.” phasis on campaigning, Camire In regards to his campaign, Mis- gain access as well. @USMFreePress “As a student — I was vice- See DECIDE on page 7 remarked that he has seen many iuk told The Free Press that he has March 4, 2013 News 7

To support innovative and inspiring women across the community, MEDley Charity In Brief... USM Women & Gender Studies, the NAACP, the School of Social Ball Police Beat Work and others are hosting a pre- The USM Pre-Medical and Health sentation honoring how far gender Student Society and the USM Salsa equality has come in the last 150 Club are co-hosting their annual Selections from the years or so. Historian Priscilla Mu- charity ball in the Italian Heritage USM Department of rolo of Sarah Lawrence College, Center at 40 Westland Ave. in Port- President of NAACP Portland Ra- land this Saturday from 8:00 p.m. to Public Safety police log chel Talbot Ross, and trans activist 12:00 a.m. All proceeds will be do- Feb. 4 to Feb. 21 Day of Service and author Kate Bornstein discuss nated to the Barbara Bush Children’s Planning Meeting the importance of certain histori- Hospital. The event goes for a good As you may already be aware, USM cally signifi cant events. FMI contact cause, so come on down and learn Tuesday, February 5 is hosting its 4th annual “Day of Ser- either Sarah Lockridge by phone at how to salsa dance, socialize, and About Face! vice” on Friday, April 19 from 10:00 780-4289 or Lauren Webster either contribute to your local community. 10:30 a.m.- Warning to operator for operating wrong way Tickets are $12 per person or $20 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in both the Wood- by phone at 780-4862 or by email at on a one-way. - Durham St. bury Campus Center and the Brooks [email protected]. per couple and can be purchased at Student Center. On this day the www.bbch.org/Events. FMI please Stop Altercating! fentire USM community is invited Free Snow Tub- email Corinna Bellwood at corinna. 1:35 p.m.- Report of a motor vehicle accident and some to take part in bettering the greater [email protected]. sort of altercation following it. Offi cers arrived and took a Portland area through community ing with PEB report. - Parking Garage service initiatives. The planning The Portland Events Board is giv- Woodbury Mar- meeting is scheduled to take place ing out a total of 50 free tickets for this Wednesday in the Amphitheater snow tubing at Seacoast Fun Park ketplace Wednesday, February 6 of Woodbury from 12:00 p.m. to in Windham for this Saturday from Starting this week USM will have It won’t open! its very own marketplace! The event 1:00 p.m. While there, members will 12:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. All you need 9:02 a.m.- Vehicle struck entry gate to garage. Report will take place every Wednesday talk about the actual Day of Service to do is bring your USM ID with you taken. - Parking Garage in April and outline opportunities to the front entrance at the park to re- from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the for involvement. FMI contact Julia ceive your free admission ticket. It’s Woodbury Campus Center. Each Chill out, dude Pond either by phone at 780-4787 or fi rst come, fi rst serve, so make sure week will host new vendors, arti- 9:42 p.m.- Subject removed from ice arena for their by email at [email protected]. you’re their early in order to make sans and USM student organiza- conduct. - Ice Arena certain you get your free ticket. FMI tions. This is a great opportunity to email Aaron Dallaire at peb.usm@ meet new people and taste various Women’s History gmail.com. Friends and family are cuisines from around the world. To Friday, February 8 Month Celebra- welcome, but tickets will only be reserve a table go to usm.maine.edu/ It’s cool, he’s a happy drunk. given to those students who have studentlife/vending. For more infor- 8:55 p.m.- Report of an intoxicated person. Offi cer met tion their USM ID, so don’t forget it! mation contact Zorica Andric either The theme for this year’s Women’s by phone at 780-2280 or by email at with them and nothing is amiss. - Brooks Student Center History Month is “Women inspiring [email protected]. innovation through imagination.” Saturday, February 9 Playing hot potato? From DECIDE on page 6 identities, and that just isn’t as in- some. I am far more focused on the 3:14 a.m.- Fire alarm activation. Fire Department responded clusive as it could be. And that’s an day-to-day life of our students — “one that the university is working and reset system. - Upperclass Hall on and that I personally would like institutional problem.” what it is that makes us students, to improve upon.” Dunham emphasized her friend- even if we’re not at that traditional When asked if she could be ship with her opponent, Isaac Mis- age of being a student. Our lives Sunday, February 10 more specifi c, Dunham explained. iuk, but admitted that they shared are different from those who just Put that phone down! opposite political views, and that go to work, and so they need to be “I identify as queer, and it is hard 10:33 a.m.- Traffi c summons issued to Marta O. Labreck, for me to always be totally out in their goals as potential student handled differently.” all of my classes. Women and gen- body president differ as well. “I 32, of Portland for texting while driving and warning for der studies? Not a problem. School think something that makes us very insurance. - Portland Parking Lot 4 of Business? Sometimes a prob- different is that Isaac really wants lem. I’ve heard comments from to address super-systematic issues [email protected] Monday, February 11 students and professors about folks like implementing specialization @USMFreePress of other ethnicities or backgrounds programs in order to increase jobs Try cooking on low next time or other sexualities or other gender after we graduate — which is awe- 8:51 a.m.- Fire alarm sounding due to burnt food. Gorham Fire Department responded and reset system. - Upperclass Hall I am Vinz Clortho, Keymaster of Gozer Department of Theatre and School of Music 5:45 p.m.- Assisting Gorham Police with an alarm activation. All set, keyholder was on scene. - Gorham Off Operetta by Johann Strauss Campus Directed by Assunta Kent Musical Direction by Ellen Chickering Tuesday, February 12 Conducted by Robert Lehmann We’d like a word, please. with the Southern Maine 10:04 a.m.- Assist State Police with meeting with a student. Symphony Orchestra - Phillipi Hall A quadrennial joint production Banksy visits USM Sung in English 2:00 p.m.- Report of graffi ti on the walls. - Dickey Wood Hall March 8-16, 2013

Tickets: $21 general Friday, February 15 $15 seniors, USM alumni and Bad Hosts employees 1:42 p.m.- Summons for furnishing a place for minors to $10 students consume alcohol to both Jacquelyn Vo, 21, of Gorham and usm.maine.edu/theatre (207) 780-5151, TTY 780-5646 Daniel Brassard, 18, of Gorham.

Main Stage, Russell Hall, Monday, February 18 USM Gorham campus Transients in transition. 6:12 p.m.- Ofﬁ cer removed four transients from building. Free parking on campus for all evening and weekend events in student or - Law Building faculty lots Thursday, February 21 Sponsored by Didn’t we talk about this last week? 11:23 p.m.- Verbal warning for operating wrong way on a one-way street to operator. - University Way Extension

Police logs are edited for grammar and style. They can be Champagne and desire can be a scandalous combination! found at usm.maine.edu/police/campus-crime-log.

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Aries March 21-April 19 Focus, concentration and follow through are important today, so don’t start anything without plenty of time to ﬁ nish. Taurus April 20-May 20 An associate tries to manipulate you. Trust your inner strength and be true to what you feel is right.

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Capricorn December 22-January 19 The solution to last Today’s the day to do something for your own pleasure. Get a issue’s crossword massage, a facial, a manicure, a pedicure, or other indulgence. Aquarius January 20-February 18 You need to win at something today. Select a leisure activity at which your skills are good, and go all out to succeed. Pisces February 19-March 20 Solitude refreshes you. Private sharing will be more rewarding than public interactions or loud entertainment. March 4, 2013 9 Pornography Panel / 10 A&C Recommends / 12 Arts&Culture Arts Scholarship / 13

Sam Hill / Arts & Culture Editor Skösh band members (From left to right) Elijah Allen, Jedidiah Allen, Pete Richard and Tyler Russell played a show at Fusion Lounge in Lewiston Friday. Based out of Buckfield, Skösh has regularly traveled around the state of Maine to play gigs wherever they can find a venue. Take a skösh of this and a skösh of that USM students’ band wins Young & Free Maine 2013 Sound Off Music Competition and prepares for release of debut album a collection of danceable classics. ing overtime on drums and vocals, the single on our [upcoming] al- sic Festival main stage in August. Sam Hill Everyone hit the dancefl oor, hoot- while Elijah vigorously lays down bum as the song to get in and that “That was the big one. We love Arts & Culture Editor ing and hollering after each song. some of the funkiest bass lines in was voted on online.” said Jedidiah both prizes, but for us, we’re ready And that was just the fi rst set of the the land. They have been playing Allen. to take our original music to the big “These guys are badass,” said night. with their friend, guitarist Tyler When the voting was over, stage,” said Jedidiah Allen. Tom Trasher, manager of the Fu- The members took a break in be- Russell for seven years now, dab- Skösh had received enough votes KahBang is a four-day festival sion Lounge in Lewiston where tween sets, retreating to the lobby bling in a couple other music proj- to continue to the fi nals. that, every summer, turns the Ban- the high-energy fusion band Skösh to catch their breath and prepare ects before forming Skösh in 2008. “Our fans were really awe- gor Waterfront into the largest mu- performed on Friday. “Really. for the surge of patrons that would After a few years of playing and some, “ said Jedidiah Allen. “They sic, art and fi lm showcase in New You’re going to love them.” be arriving for the fast paced sec- some lineup changes, Berce and ju- were sharing it [the website] on England. The festival highlights These guys are known in and ond set of the evening. nior biology major and saxophonist Facebook and spreading the word both local and national acts, with around this town for their funky, “Are you guys Skösh?” asked a Pete Richard joined the crew to so- while keeping everyone interested. previous headliners including OK upbeat covers. Listeners in the They’re great, dedicated people.” fi passerby. lidify the “true Skösh lineup.” Go, B.o.B., My Morning Jacket, area come from all over to nd For the fi nals, Skösh performed fl “No. I have no idea who they Recently, they competed in the Lupe Fiasco and Atmosphere them and tear up the dance oor are,” replied guitarist Sam Berce. Young & Free Maine 2013 Sound live at Main Street Music Studios among others. to a collection of perfected covers. Skösh has developed a following Off Music Competition sponsored on Feb. 15 in front of a panel of Kahbang recently picked up They’re always switching it up, throughout the area, drawing back by Maine’s credit unions. Musi- judges. Main Street Music Studios some off-season buzz by being list- playing a mix of Top 40 hits, clas- fans and fi nding new listeners ev- cians from across the state entered is a full-service music instruction ed in fi fth place, as one of the “top sics and their original songs. The ery time they pick up their instru- by uploading a sample track on and recording facility located in the 5 up-and-coming U.S. festivals” by Fusion Lounge, where they played ments, but they remain humble, to the Young & Free website then heart of downtown Bangor. DJZ, a website dedicated to every- on Friday, is a sleek and stylish lo- After all the fi nalists performed, fi even with their local celebrity sta- waiting for fans to decide which thing connected to electronic dance cal hotspot that lls a big section in Skösh was declared the offi cial fi fl tus. artist deserved the top spot. Vot- music that was started last year. the rst oor of the local Ramada Bandmates and brothers Je- ing took place between Jan. 29 2013 Sound Off champion. Skösh plans on using their Inn. and Feb. 7. “We had had As a prize Skösh was awarded a fi didiah and Elijah Allen are senior awarded recording time to work on The ve-piece funk band had media studies majors at USM. The some friends tell us that we should full-day recording session at Main their second album in the future. already taken the stage by 9 p.m., brothers make quite the hard hitting check it out, so we looked it up and Street Music Studios and a spot to jamming out and letting loose on rhythm duo, with Jedidiah work- entered on a whim. We submitted perform on the 2013 KahBang Mu- See SKÖSH on page 13 10 Arts & Culture March 4, 2013 In Heavy Rotation What caught the eyes and USM hosts panel on pornography ears of our staff this week. Panelists from industry discuss feminist and socially conscious pornography among other topics

call it a process. Our topics usu- ideal Purnell shares. ally just come up in conversation. “There’s all this stuff about how The GSSO aims to call attention to my body is not supposed to be okay, the ways gender impacts everyone never mind hot,” they said. in their daily lives. We take topics Dunham is no stranger to poli- that many people are interested in, tics, either. Over the course of an like geek culture or porn, and look answer to a question about how Don Giovanni Records at them through a gender-conscious having been in porn can limit fu- lens.” ture opportunities, Dunham admit- Mastodon / The Hunter The night’s discussion centered ted, “I’m running for student body Mastodon switched things mostly on feminist porn, with more president — I was trying really hard up with their 2011 release traditional pornography only mak- not to say that.” The Hunter, keeping the ing an appearance as a negative However, she was quick to move tracks concise, brutal and example that panelists were work- on from her own political aspira- razor sharp. It’s surprising to distance themselves from. tions, explaining that her own in- ingly catchy, maintaining Purnell in particular mentioned volvement with Fruit Punch took an accessibility that few having been offered work in more place during her divorce and that Alex Greenlee / Multimedia Editor other heavy bands can mainstream porn productions and she’d had some concerns that it match. There’s a reason (From left to right) Panel moderator Paige Barker and co-founder turning it down. “I didn’t like the might be brought up to negatively Rolling Stone calls them of Fruit Punch Productions Jules Purnell spoke at “Pop! A Panel on way I was being treated,” Purnell infl uence the divorce proceedings, Porn,” on Thursday. the greatest metal band said, “I didn’t like the way I was be- but it had not. of their generation. ing represented.” They mentioned a However, Purnell acknowledged Sidney Dritz general attitude of fetishization in the possibility that perceptions of Free Press Staff -Andrew Henry mainstream porn and, in particular, porn could have certain conse- the fact that their identity as a trans- quences. They described a con- Perspectives Editor “We ask that you be respectful nior and double major in marketing gendered person was not respected. versation they had with their part- of other people’s points of view,” and women and gender studies Kel- Everything, from the language ner before founding Fruit Punch. said panel moderator and member sea Dunham, is a performer in Fruit to the clip from One Night Stand “There’s a point of no turning of USM’s Gender Studies Student Punch Productions’ premier feature shown, was relatively tame and back,” they said, citing the fact that Organization Paige Barker to the which has been fi lmed and is cur- school-appropriate. they and their partner want to adopt, audience at the beginning of last rently in the process of being edited, “I’m not sure how steamy USM and their partner’s political aspira- Thursday’s event, “Pop! A Panel on One Night Stand. Dunham is also in wants it to get,” Purnell said. tions as considerations. Porn,” and despite the contentious charge of business and marketing But the discussion was lively The panel touched on such topics nature of the subject matter, the for Salacious magazine, described throughout, with new questions as anti-porn feminism, the impor- panel’s audience did so. its website as “a queer feminist sex asked on the heels of each answer, tance of the availability of subtitled Barker then went on to intro- mag.” Also on the board at Sala- and no silences to speak of, which porn and the remarkably generous duce the panelists, who explained cious is the third panelist, Erica could be credited largely to the business attitude of the growing their credentials on the subject of Rand, a professor of art and gender frankness and engagement of the feminist and queer porn market, porn. Those credentials fi lled a neat studies at Bates. Matador, Last Gang Records panelists. covering a wide range of issues, but venn-diagram of overlap in experi- The panel is the third that the “I went into [porn] as a complete- leaving the impression that the eve- ence in the fi eld of porn, beginning GSSO has hosted this year. Paige ly political project,” Dunham said, ning’s conversation had only just with sophomore and double major Barker was the moderator both for The New Pornographers/ describing her commitment to the barely scratched to surface of the in sociology and women and gender “Pop!” and for the GSSO’s previous Challengers idea of increased representation of subject. studies Jules Purnell, the co-found- panel, “Gender and Geek Culture.” They say if you’re going marginalized groups in porn, partic- er of Fruit Punch Productions, an When asked about the process the to steal, steal from the ularly marginalized groups who are indie feminist queer porn company group uses for choosing panel top- [email protected] best, and The New not generally thought of as “sexy” in Portland. The second panelist, ju- ics, Barker said, “I wouldn’t really @FreePressArts Pornographers steal in mainstream culture. 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Electric DQGIRUWKHOXO] more info: Dylan vocal stylings arts@ abound, and tracks like “Oh Yeah” recall an Exile *HQHURXVO\6SRQVRUHGE\ $)25(67$9(18(3257/$1'0$,1( usmfree- on Main Street era Rolling Stones falsetto boogie. press.org Might be strictly pastiche, if 7,&.(76 not for the tight execution. *HQHURXVO\6SRQVRUHGE\ 352)(66,21$/7+($7(50$'(,10$,1( -Nate Mooney ZZZSRUWODQGVWDJHRUJ News Assistant March 4, 2013 Arts & Culture 11 National Review Mark Battles battles mainstream Do you want track to his family, friends and fans that have supported him throughout not only his life, but his musical career thus far as your music to well. It’s always nice to see artists who don’t lose sight of where they have come from and more specifi cally the people that be reviewed in allowed them to reach the heights that they have achieved. This mixtape is a breath of fresh air in the hip-hop world, with Top 40 hits becoming more and more popular. It is evident that he has a lot of confi dence in his lyrics because he has the ability to talk The Free Press? about very personal and emotional events in his life that most artists wouldn’t dare to use in their songs. Instead of talking Self-released about money, women and drugs or dealing drugs delves into much more relatable Casey Raymond topics for the than what most pop-rappers Contributor are coming up with right now and that is a We accept quality that will certainly make him stand Mark Battles’ new mixtape Saturday out against the rest. School Pt. 2 is a surprisingly well put- One can only expect this artist to im- submissions – together collection of tracks from an up prove from this point. His Facebook page and coming artist. is slowly gaining popularity, and he con- There is an uplifting atmosphere car- sistently gives credit for his success to albums, EPs ried from the front of Saturday School Pt. his fans. Battles seems like a very honest 2 to the back. Songs like “FOD,” “Did artist and can certainly go places if he puts Enough” and “Watch Me” are all great in the work necessary. In general, I would tracks that refl ect that happy attitude that say it’s as a good piece of work by a good and polished Battles lays out so well. Battles combines kid that should defi nitely be checked out. a rudimentary fl ow with heartfelt lyrics, If there were any mixtape released recent- as well showing his versatility. What he ly that you should check out, it would be mixtapes. lacks in creativity with rhythm, though, Saturday School Pt. 2. he makes up for by being down to earth in select songs on the mixtape. Specifi cally, the track “Forgive You” puts you in Battles’ shoes growing up, dealing with E-mail us for more info: his abusive father. Battles’ always remembers to thank his fans in his lyrics, a personal quality that [email protected] [email protected] everyone likes to see in an up and coming @FreePressArts artist with a small fan base. 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Top 5: Francis Flisiuk Contributor Restaurant Week What’s a better way to celebrate International Women’s Day than a Kirsten Sylvain multicultural fashion show? Editor-in-Chief Women Around the World, a non-profi t organization that aims to improve the lives of women 1) Hot Suppa $ locally and globally, will be hosting their 4th annual International This cozy little joint was started up in 2006 by two food- Women’s Day Fashion Show at loving brothers after they went on a gastronomic tour of the Maine Irish Heritage Center the U.S. The menu features some seriously tasty and on Friday. International Women’s fresh breakfast options with delicious coffee drinks to Day is a holiday created to help choose from. Make yourself an omelet or have biscuits, bring women together from all na- sausage & gravy. For dinner, stop in and try some more tions and celebrate their diversity fl Southern comfort foods, like a waf e and fried chicken and culture. Ngoy believes her and pair it with a delicious drink. A “New Fashioned” – fashion show is a great way to ex- bourbon, muddled orange, lemon, liquor-infused cherries press that in Portland. and bitters – goes well with the lively atmosphere here. “I want to get young people Stop in for lunch, too. 703 Congress St. excited about their international heritage. My fashion show is a great way for women to embrace 2) Bonobo $ their culture by wearing traditional outfi ts from their country,” This spot is another inexpensive option – great for the said organizer Adele Ngoy, a local penny-pinching college student. Get the sophisticated fashion designer and Congolese fl avors of a high-end joint on a pie without breaking your immigrant. bank. No jokes here – when you are feeling adventurous Ngoy is coordinating the entire with your pizza, this is a good place to go. These people event. She is defi nitely up to the put everything from clam sauce to jerk chicken sausage task of putting together the event, on a pizza. Try out the gruyere pie – complete with pota- as she has many years of experi- toes, prosciutto, leeks, spinach, parm, guyere and roast ence planning similar events to Photo courtesy of Women Around the World garlic butter. They boast a casual environment, local and celebrate women while she was organic ingredients and free parking across the street. still living in the Congo. the world,” said Ngoy. “We keep Ngoy is looking to raise aware- You can also try out a local brew while you eat, like Maine Women from all over the world Beer Co.’s Peeper Ale. 46 Pine St. coming back to the Maine Irish ness of different cultures, and are coming to participate in the Heritage Center because it’s the help people recognize March 8 show. Since the event started in biggest place to accommodate all as a holiday dedicated to interna- 3) Petite Jacqueline $$ 2010, more and more people have of our participants.” tional women. been participating, with a vari- The fashion show will feature Tickets are $15 and will be sold ety of cultures being represented. This place is a little bit pricier, but for a James Beard live music, dancing and food, at the door before the show. More Ngoy says that between 200-250 too. The money from ticket sales information can be found on the nominated bistro it’s a steal. This is the place to go if women are expected to display you’re a francophile looking for a little piece of France will be used to help international Women Around the World Face- different worldwide fashions women living around Portland. book page and on the offi cial site in Portland. The atmosphere is exceptional – light and during the event. These include airy– and walking inside is like being transported to Paris. “I used to be a refugee, and the of the Maine Irish Heritage Cen- women from the Congo, Russia, proceeds are going to other refu- ter. If you’re not there when you walk in the door, take a seat Austria, Germany and Australia, and wait for the plates. The food should do the trick. To gees and immigrants, to help them [email protected] just to name a few. with the transitional problems I start, have a rich salad with apples, spiced pecans, goat “We host women from all over @FreePressArts cheese and a butter vinaigrette and follow it by a nice too once faced,” said Ngoy. place of steak frites with traditional hand-cut fries. 190 State St.

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[email protected] @KirstenSylvain http://usm.maine.edu/studentlife/vending March 4, 2013 Arts & Culture 13 From SKÖSH on page 9 Their debut, self-titled album is nearing completion A&C Listings and is set to be released this summer. When asked if their album was going to be more focused and nar- rower than their genre blending shows, Richard let out a laugh and a defi ant no. Jedidah Allen said if they had to break it down into ingredients, he would describe it Tuesday, March 5 as a blend of funk, rock and alternative country. A skösh is defi ned as “a small amount” or “a little,” Today is The Day / KEN Mode / Fight Amp / Livver and the band lives up to their name by blending genres Port City Music Hall during their live shows. 504 Congress St. “We got the name from a music teacher we used to Doors: 8:00 p.m. / Show: 9:00 p.m. have. [He would say] a skösh of this or a skösh of that. And we like to play a little bit of everything, so that’s Thursday, March 7 how we chose the name. People hear funk, rock, reg- gae, ska and Top 40. We love it all, so we play it all,” said Jedidiah Allen. Mary Gauthier When asked to describe their infl uences each mem- One Longfellow Square ber listed their favorite musicians, but the general con- 181 State St. sensus was that they listen and are infl uenced by just Doors: 8:00 p.m. / Show: 8:30 p.m. about everything. “Uh, I listen a lot... of stuff,” said Berce said after Start Making Sense taking a minute to think. Port City Music Hall “And jazz! We listen to jazz,” added Richard mock- 504 Congress St. ingly. Doors: 8:00 p.m. / Show: 9:00 p.m. “But seriously –– My collection is constantly growing, but it’s everything from hip-hop to funk to straight Sam Hill / Arts & Culture Editor Wednesday, March 6 ahead jazz to 50s jazz to blues. I like music a lot. Just Skösh played a variety of covers on Friday night, in- in general, you know?” said Berce. cluding songs from Bruno Mars, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Dr. CLASH: Tom Waits vs Leonard Cohen An audience member walked by and asked enthu- Dre, Wild Cherry, 2pac and Will Smith, among others. Empire Dine and Dance siastically if Skösh played any Nickelback songs. He 575 Congress St said his favorite song was “Animal.” and this is how we get through school,” said Jedidiah Doors: 9:00 p.m. / Show: 9:30 p.m. “No, we don’t know any Nickelback – I’m sorry,” Allen. said Jedidiah Allen with a laugh. “We’ll keep it in And while they play at a variety of venues, they’re Friday, March 8 mind for next time though.” still looking for more stages to rock and dance fl oors He returned to the band shaking his head. to electrify. George Thorogood and the Destroyers “No,” said Berce fi rmly. “No Nickelback.” “We play damn near everywhere in this state. I SPACE Gallery Other than that, the members of Skösh listen to a mean, our two furthest points are Rangely and Arun- 609 Congress St. wide range of artists, from rock bands such as Grate- del, so wherever we can fi t. We’ll play just about Doors: 7:00 p.m. / Show: 8:00 p.m. ful Dead, Lynard Skynard and Alice in Chains to funk everywhere,” said Jedidiah Allen. “We just haven’t legend James Brown and George Clinton’s Parlia- played in Portland much because we want to fi nish Phantom Buffalo / An Anderson / Video Nasties ment-Funkadelic. our album and have some solid, original work before SPACE Gallery “For Eli and I, Ween was like, one of our favorite we go down there.” 538 Congress St. bands growing up, and we admired that they didn’t To listen to the fi rst single on Skösh’s debut album Doors: 8:00 p.m. / Show: 8:30 p.m stick to one genre. I think the one thing that unifi es and see a schedule of their upcoming performances, it all is that it all has a kind of classic sound,” said you can check out their Facebook and Reverbnation Willie Nile Jedidiah Allen. pages online. One Longfellow Square The band believes that their performance at Kah- “We give the people what they want and people 181 State St. bang this summer will be a big kick-off for their al- come because there’s a little something for everyone,” Doors: 8:00 p.m. / Show: 8:30 p.m. bum release and will lead to a series of strictly original said Jedidiah Allen. gigs. Doubting Gravity “The reason we do these cover sets is to make mon- [email protected] The Big Easy ey. I mean this is my job and this is Eli’s job, and we @SamAHill 55 Market St. gig every Friday and Saturday night. This is our job Doors: 8:00 p.m. / Show: 8:30 p.m. Saturday, March 9 New arts scholarship to be Drive-By Truckers / Old 97’s State Theatre 609 Congress St. made available to USM Doors: 7:00 p.m. / Show: 8:00 p.m. In such fi nancially challenging times, this schol- Moufy / Cam Groves / Trails Courtney Aldrich arship will assist art, theater and music students who Port City Music Hall Free Press Staff have striven for academic and artistic excellence as 504 Congress St. well as encourage them to continue in their pursuit Doors: 7:00 p.m. / Show: 8:00 p.m. Next Fall, a few deserving fi ne arts and perform- to serve the community and the campus by their ing arts majors here at the USM will receive special many concerts, exhibits and performances. Cherish the Ladies one-time scholarships of $2,500 per student. Due to “Like most all college students, music majors One Longfellow Square a generous gift of $25,000 from the Warren Memo- face fi nancial pressures, but often have additional 181 State St. rial Foundation, the Dean of the offi ce of the Col- expenses that scholarships like those the Warren Doors: 8:00 p.m. / Show: 8:30 p.m. lege of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences will Memorial Foundation can help them address. They distribute scholarship money among ten students. need to purchase professional quality instruments, Dean Ford / The Other Bones / Sea Level The Warren Memorial Foundation is a Westbrook- pay for accompanists and travel to numerous off-site Asylum based organization whose mission is to foster a pas- venues,” said School of Music Director Scott Harris. 121 Center St. sion for the arts as well as support in the funding of The scholarship requirements include a minimum Doors: 8:00 p.m. / Show: 9:00 p.m. education in the fi eld to students in the surrounding grade point average of 3.0 as well as fi nancial need. areas. Applicants must also be graduates of a Maine high Waylon Speed and This Old Ghost “These scholarships provide the department with school. Empire Dine and Dance a means to substantially reward our most deserv- 575 Congress St ing students,” said Theatre Department chair Chuck Doors: 9:00 p.m. / Show: 9:30 p.m. Kading. “In some cases, they [the funds] may even provide them with the fi nancial means to continue [email protected] Sunday, March 10 their education.” @FreePressArts

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nearly $300 million from the federal government. My qualm isn’t with the proposed results of the plan because I actually support paying off hospital debt. I do, however, have a problem with LePage’s method of getting this bill to pass. Simply re- fusing to pass any other bills until his own is passed is not only head- strong, it’s impractical as well. I understand the need to strongarm something every once in awhile, but there are plenty of classier, more reputation-friendly ways of getting your own bill passed. This has made me question any optimism I had for LePage after his successful State of the State address, and I’m really Alex Greenlee / Multimedia Editor not surprised that it only took him a month to undo much of the progress Andrew Henry his hospital debt plan is passed by he made with skeptics. LePage said Perspectives Editor lawmakers. LePage’s plan is to rene- in the address that it’s “embarrass- gotiate the state of Maine’s contracts ing to work for a state government Sokvonny Chhouk / Design Assistant on liquor and use those proceeds to that doesn’t pay its bills.” What he Like a kid holding their breath USM’s Facebook page made a have attendance policies, but many pay down all of Maine’s accumu- clearly doesn’t realize, however, is until they get what they want, post on Wednesday that said “There of those are for unexcused absences. lated hospital debt, which stands at that it’s even more embarrassing to Governor Paul LePage said on are currently no plans to close the Send a professor an email, chances $198 million. In addition, this would be a Maine citizen represented by Friday that he will veto all proposed Portland and Gorham campuses are that they will work with you, and warrant a matching payment of such a obstinate governor. bills that come across his desk until today,” sparking an angry response any absence will be excused due to from students who left almost 30 a storm. Wonderful state political decision of the week comments, including student senate chair Chris Camire who claimed that it was clear to him that student safety “While students is not a high priority for USM. Other have to drive commenters also called into question how great a priority the overall varying distances safety of USM students is to the ad- to get to class, ministration, and some criticized the one thing remains University for their poor judgement. All who commented, however, the same – we are contributed to a mentality that blew adults, and we the situation out of proportion. So have to make our USM didn’t cancel school on two different occasions when they prob- own decisions.” ably should have. Should we con- clude from this that USM doesn’t The outcries of student anger on care about student safety in general? that Facebook post are based on Not even remotely. Does it mean legitimate concerns and questions that all USM offi cials involved – student safety and the poor judge- are, as some commenters declared, ment of the university – but the reac- “careless” and “irrational?” No. tion was perhaps out of proportion Casey Ledoux / Free Press Staff U.S. Congress Will the lack of a single USM class with the event. Yes, having a student cancellation mean imminent peril get injured in a car-related accident Polar opposite to the tone set by No Republican congressman, man and one woman” for lawmak- for your college experience and ca- due to a snowstorm would be awful, Governor LePage’s decision to veto congresswoman or senator signed ing purposes, and further discrimi- reer? Not if you make the decision and USM would most certainly re- all bills that come across his desk the brief. While the progress made nates against same-sex couples. that is best for you to go home early think its snow day policy. But if you until his hospital debt bill is passed, for equal rights in Maine took a Surprisingly, Senator Susan Collins or go to class. While students have want to avoid driving in snow, then Maine’s own Chellie Pingree, Mike huge leap forward when same-sex did not sign the bill despite her mod- to drive varying distances to get to you should rethink living in New marriage was legalized in Nov. erate tendencies and involvement in class, one thing remains the same – England, which is well-known for 2012, there is still work to be done gay rights such as overturning the we are adults, and we have to make it’s snowy weather. on a national level. The Defense of military’s “Don’t ask, don’t tell” our own decisions. Most profes- “The Defense [email protected] Marriage Act, or DOMA, federally policy. sors won’t chastise you if you miss @USMFreePress of Marriage defi nes marriage as between “one class due to a storm. Some classes Act imposes a sweeping and unjustifi able federal disability on married same- sex couples.”

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Michaud, and Angus King are among the 212 congress members who signed an amicus brief to challenge the constitutionality of the Defense of Marriage Act that was enacted in 1996 during the Clinton administration. March 4, 2013 Perspectives 15 President’s Desk President Obama shares his thoughts on higher education

skills that a high-tech economy Already, I’ve called on Con- where you can get the most bang will take you, that doesn’t just requires. gress to consider value, afford- for your educational buck. mean a higher-paying job or a shot We should start in the earliest ability, and other factors when As a nation, our future ulti- at a middle-class life – it means a years by offering high-quality pre- they decide how much federal mately depends on equipping stu- stronger economy for us all. Be- school to every child in America, student aid a college should get. dents like you with the skills and cause if your generation prospers, because we know kids in pro- And last week, we released a new education a 21st century economy we all prosper. And I’m counting grams like these do better through- “College Scorecard” that lets stu- demands. If you have the opportu- on you to help us write the next out their academic lives. And we dents and their parents compare nity to reach your potential and go great chapter in our American should redesign America’s high schools based on simple criteria: as far as your talent and hard work story. schools to better prepare students with the real-world skills that em- ployers are looking for right now. But the truth is, most young people will need some type of higher education. It’s a simple fact: the more education you have, Pete Souza / White the more likely you are to have a House Photostream job and work your way into the ALL GRADUATING STUDENTS In my State of the Union Ad- middle class. And that means we dress, I laid out ways Democrats have to do more to make sure sky- (Undergraduate and Graduate Students) and Republicans can work to- rocketing costs don’t price you gether to reignite the true engine and your families out of a college of America’s economic growth – a degree, or saddle you with moun- rising, thriving middle class. tains of debt. We should ask ourselves three Already, my administration has questions every day: How do we worked to make college more af- bring good jobs to America? How fordable for millions of students do we equip people with the skills and families through a mix of tax those jobs require? And how do credits, grants and loans that go we make sure hard work leads to farther than before. But we also a decent living? need to do something about the Strengthening the middle class rising cost of college. Share your requires making America a mag- Over the last two decades, tu- story! net for new jobs and manufactur- ition and fees at the average col- Qualifications: ing, and rewarding hard work with lege have more than doubled, and Inspire * Be a graduating student, wages that allow families to raise right now, students who take out eligible to participate their children and get ahead. But loans end up leaving college ow- others! it also means recognizing that the ing more than $26,000. * Have no more than 9 credits to complete after Spring ‘13 surest path into the middle class That much debt can force you will always be a good education. to pass over valuable opportuni- As college students, you’re al- ties that don’t pay as well – like ready well on your way. The edu- working for a nonproﬁ t or join- cation you’re getting right now ing an organization like the Peace Deadline to apply: Wednesday, March 13th by 4pm is the single best investment you Corps. And it can mean putting can make in yourselves and your off big decisions like when to buy Application materials on-line at: your ﬁ rst house or start a family of future, and it will put you in the best position to get a good job and your own. www.usm.maine.edu/commencement build a great life for yourselves That’s why colleges also need and your families. Now it’s up to to do their part to lower costs. For more information contact Helen Gorgas Goulding at: us to help keep the cost of that in- And we need to make sure they [email protected] 780-4629 vestment within reach, and to give do because the taxpayers can’t even more Americans the oppor- keep subsidizing the rising costs tunity to earn the education and of higher education. Snowmobile safety i New Business Start-up needs more attention i Business Plans CYON i Logos, Branding, Web Design Small Business Services i Design Services i MarkeƟng Plans & Services www.cyonsoluƟons.com i Infrastructure Development 207.232.8247

theredmission / ﬂ ickr The smoky wreckage of a snowmobile burns as snowmobilers watch from a safe distance on top of a snowbank.

Mick Ramos from others’ experiences though, Free Press Staff it has a bit in common with other motorized outdoor sports: moto- I want to preface this article by cross, 4x4s, etc. You are driving saying that I do not know a whole something that can go very fast, lot about the sport of snowmobil- over what would be dangerous in ing itself. From what I can extrapolate See Safety on page 17 16 March 4, 2013

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Henry’s Head So, wait a minute – why did Obama win again?

Governor of Massachusetts he newspaper Bay Windows. Romney was widely considered a “moder- appeased the farther right because ate” Republican. Yes, many small he understood what it means to sac- businesses were suffering before riÀ ce for the good of this country. he became governor and he turned He sacriÀ ced his former views. He them around and made most of them changed and Á ip-Á opped for us. successful. But when he became the You know when someone is in frontrunner during the Republican a relationship, and they change to primaries, he realized something please the other person in the rela- crucial: Governor Mitt Romney tionship? That’s what Mitt Romney wasn’t going to cut it. He realized did. All those clips of him saying that in order to stand a chance of one thing in an interview and then becoming President, he would need stating the exact opposite in a dif- to renege his views on gay mar- ferent one - he did that for the bet- Apply at The Free Press ofﬁ ce riage, abortion and many other im- terment of the American public. It’s portant stances in order to become absurd that Democrats fail to real- a “real” Republican, or for all in- ize this completely clear fact. Wikimedia Commons / Public Domain tents and purposes, a Realpublican. He also understands us – that is, Andrew Henry Mitt Romney had the courage to students in college. Romney went to we should just “borrow from our America that supposedly doesn’t Perspectives Editor abandon his clearly unsuccessful college himself, and he understands parents,” but he was really trying to pay income tax, saying that those views as governor and change them what it’s like to be a hard-working tell us that he wants us all to have people feel they are victims and Many disappointed Republicans successful enough families that we at 92 Bedford St., Portland. in order to gain the support of the student just like us. Granted, he did will support Obama uncondition- are lashing out at the American section of the conservative com- go to Brigham Young University have the ability to borrow from our ally. Mitt Romney stated that public for making a mistake by re- munity that was on the fence about and Harvard paid for by his family, parents. He wasn’t just speaking he wouldn’t “worry about those electing President Obama, claiming him. He said a À rm “no” to abortion but Romney understands us in that from personal experience because people,” which many translated that things are going to get worse, rather than supporting it, as he did he wants us to be able to be just his parents paid for his education, as simply not caring about 47 per- not better. And I can absolutely un- in a National Review article from like him - successful, wealthy and because that would be insensitive. cent of America. But if Democrats derstand why. 2011 titled “My Pro-Life Pledge.” generally happy people. He knows That’s not the type of person Mitt would only look beyond the words, Mitt Romney may have lost, but He said a À rm “no” to gay marriage that everyone wants to be rich, and Romney is - he cares about us. they could see the real message. he still represents a true Republican. rather than endorsing it, like he did he only wants us to have that op- He also came under À re for his See ROMNEY on page 16 I mean, yes, during his years as in a 1994 article for New England portunity as well. He did say that comments on the 47 percent of

Guest Column Republicans, like Democrats, deserve to be heard Contact Editor-in-Chief Kirsten Sylvain for

Debbie Condello ing all previous records. Contributor Despite all of these accomplish- ments that this election year has This is for the moderate to con- brought, continued progress will servative students – the one, or dare be an obstacle. The level of divi- more info at [email protected]. I say two – you might À nd hidden sion in this country is astounding. in a classroom of 30 or more liber- The blindness and hatred of oppos- als. This is for every student who ing political views is strong enough has had just about enough of lis- to cause division on campus. If stu- tening to the liberal rhetoric that is dents cannot respect each other’s infecting the nation, and the liberal views in the classroom, how can voice that unfortunately dominates one expect those who are in power this university. You are not alone. to be any different? I know every- There are still rational thinkers in one is familiar with the political this country, despite the fact that posts on Facebook that have been most people voted for the reelec- annoying enough to make friends tion of President Barack Obama. delete and block each other. One The dominance of the liberal particular status I found to be dis- edebell / Å ickr view at USM makes conserva- gustingly ignorant was: “College students who have voted for Mitt student, I À nd it almost impos- I’m almost positive that while on hope for is that other conservative tive and Republican students feel À like outcasts. Americans learned Romney should have their nancial sible to share my opinion in class the campaign trail, you shouldn’t students on campus never fear to the outcome of the 2012 elec- aid taken away. Clearly they don’t without a rapid-À re response from argue about how you should be stand up for their beliefs no matter tion late Tuesday night, with need it.” This kind of naivete is the opposing side. The dominance able to roll down airplane win- how much other students disagree President Barack Obama winning rampant throughout USM. It would of the liberal view at USM makes dows – thus indicating your lack of with them. Even if you are the by a landslide against Republican be so easy to apply this same tact- conservative and Republican stu- knowledge of cabin pressurization, only person in your class who is a Mitt Romney. President Obama less falsehood by replying, “People dents feel like outcasts. As soon as aka: basic physics. conservative, or a liberal, À ght for has gone down in history as being who voted for Obama might as a student identiÀ es him or herself The Republican Party needs to what you believe in. Never let the America’s À rst African American well drop out of college and forget as being left or right, it is almost as re-structure itself. A good À rst step intolerance of other people deny President in addition to being the if their value as a political contrib- would be weeding out all of the you your opinions and your right Àrst President to be re-elected utor is completely disregarded by aforementioned uneducated, heart- to voice them. What this country March 4, 2013 Perspectives 17

From Safety on page 15 family and acquaintances of mine Before you know it, someone is have been seriously injured by trying to do a 360 on the sketchy something not purpose built for it, others who were under the inﬂ u- jump that someone built in the i.e. cars. the free press ence. This is something that we backyard and too few are say- To me, it appears pretty self all know happens, but still never ing, “You know, you’ve had some evident that this should not be 92 BEDFORD STREET, PORTLAND, MAINE 04101 seem to think it could happen to drinks, why don’t we save it for run by those who are intoxicated. (207) 780-4084 • [email protected] us. daylight?” However, recent incidents, one As a former motocross rider We’ve heard all the cautionary involving the tragic death of an and a current downhill mountain tales before. When it comes to ve- Orrington man, and several other biker, I know that rules concern- hicles with engines, the risk of in- accidents involving snowmobiles ing safety and precautions can jury grows exponentially, not only EDITOR-IN-CHIEF and alcohol, beg me to revisit the sometimes be a hindrance to what to yourself but to others. I would issue of operating sports vehicles Kirsten Sylvain looks like a good time, whether beg those who are participating like these while consuming alco- those be in regards to a new trail in winter motorsports to please hol. NEWS EDITOR or a track closed for maintenance. honor the tragedies of others by I’m certainly not a dry indi- I also know that drinking after observing some common sense Tom Collier vidual. I’ve done my fair share of rides goes hand in hand when and not drinking while in opera- bad decision-making while drink- hanging out with fellow riders. I tion of whatever they chose to be ARTS & CULTURE EDITOR ing, involving fast moving objects do not feel like I need to teach a driving. No thrill is ever worth it Sam Hill (though none of them motor oper- lot of people what happens when and never will be. ated) and luckily, I was able to get people who have competitive in- away with it without getting hurt PERSPECTIVES EDITOR terest in something get together – looking at you night sledding. [email protected] Andrew Henry and start drinking. Inhibitions go Unfortunately, I’ve also seen @USMFreePress down, and risk taking goes up. several accidents where friends, SPORTS EDITOR Anna Chiu

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MULTIMEDIA EDITOR proposal for environmental review Alex Greenlee

U.S. Representative Chellie The stance that Pingree and of untouched natural land, we ADVERTISING MANAGER Pingree sent a letter to the Obama the 17 other members of Con- shouldn’t want a potentially haz- administration on Wednesday de- gress who signed the letter have ardous pipeline to negatively af- Tom Sims tailing her stance on the tar sands taken is one with which The Free fect that land simply for the profi t pipeline. Press agrees. “We believe that a of an oil company. BUSINESS MANAGER Pingree requested the imple- changeover to carrying tar sands The U.S State Department has Lucille Siegler mentation of an extensive envi- is a signifi cant alteration in func- made no concrete statements ronmental review in addition to tion and environmental risk for about their stance on the pipeline. FACULTY ADVISER a new permitting process for any existing pipelines, and that the In their latest report on Friday, Eve Raimon plans to reverse the fl ow in the State Department should require a they had no outstanding objec- Portland Montreal Pipeline. She new permit and environmental re- tions to the pipeline, but they expressed concern for the envi- view for these changes to occur,” didn’t explicitly recommend the ronmental hazards that a tar-sands Pingree said. Changing the mate- tar sands pipeline either. Their pipeline could present. “The pipe- rial the pipeline transports from neutral tone in discussing the line passes along a number of crude oil to oil sands – otherwise pipeline seems evasive, and the pristine lakes and rivers includ- known as tar sands – should ab- lack of details they are providing NEWS INTERN ing Sebago Lake, the jewel of a solutely require an environmental further complicates public under- Nate Mooney regional tourism economy and the review, and a thorough one at that. standing of the issue. drinking water supply for much A tar sands pipeline in particular One the whole, we support Rep. STAFF WRITERS of southern Maine,” Pingree said poses more hazards than a crude Pingree’s argument for an envi- in the letter. Pingree’s response oil pipeline, such as a higher ronmental review of the pipeline. Kit Kelchner, Spencer McBreairty, Sidney Dritz, follows those from other environ- spill rate and increased pressure Skyla Gordon, Jon Reis, Mick Ramos mentally concerned groups, such within the pipeline itself. Because as the National Resources Coun- Maine, and for that matter Cana- [email protected] STAFF PHOTOGRAPHERS cil of Maine. da, are areas with an abundance @USMFreePress Casey Ledoux, Justicia Barreiros, Phoebe Borden, Patrick Higgins

DESIGN ASSISTANT Letters & Sokvonny Chhouk COPY EDITORS Laura Sawyer, Stacey Zaccaro, Sidney Dritz, Comments: Brittany Hill ADVERTISING EXECUTIVE Challenge to others to question energy policies Patrick O’Reilly When Winona LaDuke was on campus a couple of months ago, she told us about how her people were taking care of themselves by installing wind turbines and planting rice. Should the larger systems for providing electricity and food in our country become functionally compromised, her people will still have two of the survival basics, food and electricity. Head shots by Alex Greenlee and Chelsea Ellis At the Public Utilities Commission here in Maine in Jan. our state leaders approved a $200 million fl investment by electricity ratepayers in far off-shore oating turbines for which the technology is ex- Editorial & Advertising Policies perimental. According to Civil Engineering professor Habib Dagher from UMaine, it will be eight to 10 years before we know if the far off-shore technology will be competitive. If it is, it will be Statoil of fi The Free Press is a weekly student–run newspaper paid for in part Norway that will reap the bene ts. It is they we are subsidizing. with the Student Activity Fee. • We reserve the right to edit or refuse There are at least two people in Maine who personally benefi t from wind turbine generated electricity. all materials submitted or solicited for publication. • Columns do not Angus King, our newest senator, will forever have an income from selling electricity to the grid from his refl ect the opinions of The Free Press or its staff. • Guest commentaries Independence Wind Co. in Oxford County, and Chellie Pingree’s family and neighbors on North Haven/ are sometimes solicited or accepted from members of the USM Vinalhaven Islands will forever have their electricity generated by wind turbines on their island home. community; they may not exceed 700 words. • We have a gender- If the people of Maine could think of themselves as a “tribe” as our Native American friend Winona neutral language policy. • One copy of The Free Press is available free does her people, we could install wind turbines at many locations in the Gulf of Maine that are less than of charge. Up to 10 additional copies are available for 25 cents each at fi ce of The Free Press, 92 Bedford St., Portland, Maine. • The 90 feet deep. That technology has already been proven to work. Within three miles of shore the people the of Free Press reaches an estimated 11,000 students of USM, their of Maine “own” the wind so we would not have to pay a fee to some company from away or the federal friends and families on the Portland and Gorham campuses and in the government to use it to generate our electricity. Portland community. To advertise, contact our Advertising Manager I would like to challenge my USM colleagues and friends to debate the issue. If Maine can be elec- at 207.780.4084 x8. • We reserve the right to reject advertising. tricity independent, which we now can, why don’t we install near shore wind turbines to generate the 9 We will not accept discriminatory ads. • We welcome letters to the billion Kilowatts of electricity we use each year? editor. They must be submitted electronically, include the author’s Jim Tierney full name, school year or relationship to USM, and may not exceed 350 words without prior approval from the Editor-in-Chief. • The Senior studying law, organizational management, and engineering deadline for all submissions is Wednesday at 5 p.m. preceding the week of publication. Send submissions to [email protected]. Want to voice your opinion? Email [email protected]. 18 March 4, 2013 Home Games NCAA Division III Championship Thursday Friday Women’s Men’s Indoor Women’s Indoor Track Lacrosse Track vs. New England vs.UNE vs. Babson College Sports 3:30 p.m. 3 p.m. 7 p.m.

Women’s Basketball Season loss a disappointment for lady huskies, but team still optimistic for next year, coach says

From HUSKIES on page 1 the Huskies which contributed 17 points for the Pioneers by halftime. The Huskies fought hard in the second half with the help of senior forward Nicole Garland and McNamara, who each scored seven points for a 18-9 run that kept the Huskies in the game with 10 minutes to go. With USM trail- ing 64-52, Smith stole any hopes of a comeback, scoring 14 points to take the largest lead of the game, 78-53. With a little over two minutes left, the Huskies scored ﬁ ve more points to ﬁ nalize the 80-58 loss. The Huskies shot 41.5 percent

“The amount of work, commitment, dedication and sacriﬁ ce that goes into a season goes beyond what most people realize.”

-Gary Fiﬁ eld Head Coach

compared to Smith’s 50 percent. Smith had 28 points from turnovers alone and 16 second chance points. Garland and McNamara each had 10 points while senior forward Justicia Barreiros / Free Press Staff Jordan Grant had 12 points and #12 Junior guard Erin McNamara comes back to the bench during the tough loss against Smith College. seven rebounds. Garland and Grant fi both nished the 2013 season as niors. It is very diffi cult to come up Little East Women’s Basketball Haley Jordan and Meredith Reid ting ranked 8th in the nation,” said the top scoring leaders, averaging with words to try take the sting out Championship away from UMass for stepping up in terms of lead- Fifi eld. 13.1 points per game. Knight led of the situation,” said Fifi eld. Dartmouth over winter break. ership, helping to create a special And as for next year? the season in rebounds with 8.1 re- The journey to make it to the “The amount of work, commit- team chemistry that made them “Our goals never change. We bounds per game while McNamara fi rst round of the NCAA Division ment, dedication and sacrifi ce that stand out this year. always strive to be the best pro- led in assists with 3 assists per III Championship wasn’t an easy goes into a season goes beyond “You hope that in a few days gram in the state and to win the game. one. what most people realize.” said when the hurt subsides that they LEC Championship.” fi For head coach Gary Fi eld, the After plowing through Plymouth Fifi eld. will realize what a great season it loss was a disappointing one, espe- State in the quarterfi nals and fi ght- This is Fifi eld’s 25th season was and what they accomplished: cially after an impressive one loss ing through Rhode Island College as head coach for the Huskies with a record of 27 - 2, Little East [email protected] record in the regular season. in the semifi nals, the Lady Huskies an overall record of 628-114. He Conference regular season and @USMFreePress “You feel the pain. They feel the stole the well-deserved 2013 credits captains Nicole Garland, tournament champions, and get- pain, but you really hurt for the se- Coach, players refl ect on their well-played season Players found balance in academics and Both Jordan and Garland were recently awarded the Little East Conference co-players of the practice despite coaches ‘high expectations’ “If I’m having a bad week after an impressive win over 19-8 overall record. This record in the conference was an easy win. day, I have to put that Rhode Island College in February. Alyssa Thomson gave them an eighth national rank- Fifi eld was also recently named aside and come to They also both received All-Little Free Press Staff ing according to the D3hoops.com the Little East Conference Coach practice with energy.” East Conference Honors alongside NCAA standings. The team also of the Year for the 14th time out teammates Rebecca Knight and The USM women’s basketball boasts an undefeated record at of his 22 years with the Huskies. -Nicole Garland Jordan Grant. Knight is a sopho- team secured their 20th Little East home, giving Fifi eld and the team Fifi eld says that the title means Senior forward more and plays forward. Grant is a Conference Championship for the members their top standing and more because it is voted on by his senior, and, according to Garland, 2012-2013 season over winter automatic transition into the tour- peers. helped the team out a lot by taking break. The team was chosen to nament. Fifi eld describes his coaching on the position of center forward, host the fi rst two rounds of the Fifi eld attributes the success of style as very detail-oriented, and management major, is one of the which was not her normal position. NCAA Division III National the team to their work ethic and says that he has high expecta- captains of the team and plays as Garland plays guard for the Championship Tournament in skill. “You have to have talented tions for his team. This season, his a forward. She describes herself as team and is a senior business and Gorham. Their fi rst matchup was players that enjoy playing together team defi nitely met those expecta- a quiet leader, hoping to lead by marketing major. She says that Smith College on Friday, and they and understand the commitment tions with their impressive season. example. She gave a lot of credit the entire team has had to make were unsuccessful in advancing to that it takes,” he said. The confer- The team leads the Little East to the well-rounded quality of the adjustments based on their oppo- the National Championships. ence offered plenty of strong com- Conference in offensive scoring, teams, balancing shooters, block- nents. She says Grant in particular Led by veteran head coach petition for the team this season. free throw percentage, fi eld goal ers and players willing to drive had to step out of her comfort zone Gary Fifi eld, the team was able to “You had to be ready to play every percentage, 3-point fi eld goals and to the hoop. She also is second in to make up for the team’s lack of achieve an overall record of 27-1, single game,” said Fifi eld, adding steals. the league for her 3-point shot per- height in comparison to the other easily beating out the second place that only one out of the eight teams Senior Haley Jordan, a sports centage, outdone only by her co- Western Connecticut team with a captain, Nicole Garland. See PRACTICE on page 19 March 4, 2013 Sports 19

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Scoreboard

February 23

Women’s Basketball USM 90 Mass.-Dartmouth 66

Women’s Ice Hockey USM 5 Salve Regina 2

Men’s Ice Hockey USM 0 Norwich 2 February 27

Men’s Basketball USM 62 Anna Maria College 76 March 1

Women’s Basketball USM 58 Smith 80 March 2

Women’s Ice Hockey USM 0 Norwich 5 Justicia Barreiros / Free Press Staff Baseball Head coach Gary Fifield talks to his starters during a time out USM 14 Mt. St. Mary 1 From PRACTICE on page 18 their academics and be a support they are working hard to continue we had a special group of girls,” fi Men’s Lacrosse for them on and off the court. As their con dence and momentum she said. With these seniors USM 10 teams, which has affected their a student athlete she says there can that they have gained through this moving forward, the Huskies will Castleton 12 success in rebounding. be struggles with creating sched- season. Going into next season, have to rely on the rest of the talent As co-captain of the team, ules around practices and games, the captains seemed very optimis- on the team and the expertise of Women’s Lacrosse Garland says her job as a leader but that the players get used to it tic about the continued success of the coaching staff to try and match USM 15 is to be a spark for her team- over time. the group. Jordan wants to stress their current level of success. MIT 11 mates. “If I’m having a bad day, The team tries to spend time to- the potential that she sees in her I have to put that aside and come gether on and off the court to keep fellow teammates and the program to practice with energy,” she said. their fantastic team chemistry and as a whole. Meanwhile, Garland [email protected] She added that she wants to make help each other both in basketball refl ects on the past season. “We @USMfreepress fi Upcoming sure her teammates stay on top of and in their courses. Ultimately, knew from the rst meeting that

March 5 Men’s Lacrosse Quick Hits: The Huskies’ USM @ Curry week in review March 7 Anna Chiu Sports Editor shot put, throwing 12.46 me- man, set a new school record, RBI double in the sixth inning Men’s Lacrosse ters on her second attempt to fi nishing in 3 minutes, 18.76 to push the Huskies to victory. USM put her in sixth place. seconds that landed them in USM will next play Farming- @ UNE Women’s Indoor Track Competitors in the national second place overall. ton State next Saturday. Dostie leads USM with rankings will advance to the Competitors in the national Women’s Lacrosse NCAA Division III Indoor Track rankings will advance to the Men’s Basketball UNE individual records and Field National Champion- NCAA Division III Indoor Track @ USM The women’s track team ships held at North Central and Field National Champion- USM exits fi rst round of fi nished with 26 points to earn College next weekend. ships held at North Central ECAC Champsionship March 8 sixth place out of 50 teams at College next weekend. the ECAC Division III Champi- Men’s Indoor Track The men’s team struggled to Women’s Indoor Track onships last Friday and Satur- Baseball secure a win against second- NCAA Division III day in New York City. USM fi nishes sixth seeded Anna Maria College, Championship Sophomore Peyton Dostie among 51 teams USM dominates in sea- losing 76-62 in the quarterfi - @ North Central, Illinois and freshman Nicole Kirk re- son opener nals of the 2013 ECAC Divi- TBA spectively fi nished second The Huskies fi nished with sion III New England Champi- and third in the 400, combin- 34 points to capture a sixth The huskies plowed through onship. The loss wraps up the Men’s Indoor Track ing to produce a total of 14 place fi nish at the ECAC Divi- the season opener against season with an overall record NCAA Division III points for USM. Dostie also sion III Championships in New Mt. Saint Mary College, win- of 15-13. Championship set individual records in the York City this past weekend. ning 14-1 on Saturday. Junior Freshman guard Cole Libby @ North Central, Illinois fi ve-event pentathlon, scoring Sophomore Jamie Ruginski Chris Bernard hit two home came off the bench and led TBA 3,241 points to secure second won the triple jump, leaping runs and also pitched fi ve the Huskies with 15 points, place among 12 other com- 14.86 meters and also placed shutout innings to lead the 4 rebounds, 3 assists and March 9 petitors. She won the 60-me- second in the long jump with team to victory. two steals while senior guard ter hurdles with a new school a leap of 7.04 meters. The men’s team had fi ve Mike Poulin recorded eleven Women’s Lacrosse record time of 9.18 seconds The 4 x 400-meter relay runs in both the fi rst and sec- points, 7 rebounds and four USM and also won the 800 meters team, featuring freshman Jer- ond innings to take a 10-0 assists. Also coming off the @ Endicott with a time of 2:20.85. emy Collins, sophomore Kev- lead. Bernard contributed two bench was sophomore center Senior Jennifer Durham set in Desmond, freshman Dan more runs on the fourth inning Tyler Penney, who was 4-for-7 an individual record in the Webb and senior Parker Chip- while junior Matt Verrier had a from the fi eld with 10 points. 20 March 4, 2013 USM COMMUNITY PAGE

Community Spotlight: Campus Gymnastics Club Events

Skyla Gordon Monday, March 4 Free Press Staff Safe Zone Project Training The USM Gymnastics Club fi nished its 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. third meet of the year on Saturday at the G38 Masterton Hall, Portland Massachusetts Institute of Technology with success –– the boy’s placing third as Circle K International Weekly Meeting a team and the girls coming in second. 8:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. The six-member team is pleased with Room 113, Upperclass Hall, Gorham its rankings so far. Several members placed at the two previous meets, and “CreateMaine” entrepreneur- at their second meet, the New England ship event for everyone Open Invitational, the team placed third 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. overall. Corthell Concert Hall, Gorham Shawn Starkey, a freshman and unde- clared major, joined the Gymnastics Club Tuesday, March 5 this year without any prior experience in gymnastics. Ted x USM “They’re all really great guys, really 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. helpful,” she said. “There’s a lot of learn- Commuter Lounge, Woodbury Campus ing potential in this club, even if you are Center, Portland 100 percent a novice.” They also have a few members who are Tealaxation seasoned gymnasts, and they are happy 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. to help those with less experience. Dylan Tanguay, a freshman music major, has Women and Community Center, Woodbury been practicing gymnastics for 15 years Campus Center, Portland and peer coaching Starkey. Tanguay also appreciates the laid-back USM Navigators - Nav Night nature of the group, and he likes that he 7:30 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. can enjoy the sport without feeling the Hastings Formal Lounge, Upton pressure to win competitions. Hastings Hall, Gorham Megean Bourgeois, a sophomore political science major, agrees with Tanguay. Wednesday, March 6 “Being a part of a club gymnastics community is really great because I’m able to Woodbury Marketplace just relax. No one cares about your score. 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. It’s a really friendly atmosphere to com- Woodbury Campus Center, Portland pete in.” Because USM doesn’t have the equip- Portland Events Board Weekly Meeting ment they need, the team practices three 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. times a week at the Maine Academy of Conference Room, Woodbury Campus Center, Gymnastics in Westbrook, where they Portland coach as well. By forming a relationship with the gym owner where they worked, 4th Annual Day of Service-Planning Meeting they were able to secure a place to prac- Casey Ledoux / Free Press Staff 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. tice. Amphitheater, Woodbury Campus Center, The club also does all of its fundraising Vice president of the club and junior electrical engineering major Josh Steward Portland through the gym. On Sundays the club practices the rings. members help the to host birthday parties Thursday, March 7 at the Maine Academy of Gymnastics, qualify as a sport or student organization. scheduled for April 10 –14 in Minneapo- and all of their proceeds go to the orga- Chris Camire, Student Senate chair, lis. It will be the third time that the team USM Enactus Weekly Meeting nization. further explained the issue. “We’re trying has gone to nationals since its creation 11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. to fi gure out where exactly they belong. three years ago. “It’s a bunch of like- Room 327, Luther Bonney Hall, Portland The only thing that really created a differ- minded individuals. We get a chance to “There’s a lot of ence is that they need liability insurance.” gauge ourselves at a national level against learning potential Camire is working with Student Life to both not so good and really good compe- Friday, March 8 in this club, even create a Club Sports Council that will be tition. “Our fi rst year, we placed ninth as a combination of a student organization a team. Last year, we placed tenth,” Tully Student Senate Meeting if you are a 100 and an athletic organization. The council said. 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. percent novice.” will allow the different club sports groups “My personal goal is to place on the Room 1, Payson Smith, Portland to work together, and it will appropriate rings at nationals,” said Josh Stewart, ju- -Shawn Starkey their money. He hopes to have the council nior electrical engineering major and the Saturday, March 9 Freshman, undecalred set up by the end of the academic year. club’s vice president. They were able to secure funding this The members of the Gymnastics Club Free Snow Tubing with Portland Events Board year by submitting separate proposals are thrilled with their results so far and 12:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Until this year, the Gymnastics to the student senate, under the category are excited for nationals in April. While Seacoast Fun Park, Windham, Maine Club paid for all expenses out of pocket, of “Special Events Funding,” in order they hope to do well, their main goal is to including uniforms, meet fees, fl ights and to receive money for this season. The have fun and enjoy the sport. Regression Night hotels for nationals. Only recently have club’s goal for the season is to work with Anyone can join the club, including 8:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. they received funding from the school. Camire to have the Club Sports Council people who have never practiced gym- Brooks Student Center, Gorham Blain Tully, a senior sports manage- established by the end of the year. This nastics before. ment and international studies major, the will allow them to receive funding like Sunday, March 10 captain of the club, explained that there other student organizations. [email protected] was an issue with the classifi cation of The team also hopes to do well at the @USMFreePress the group because technically they don’t nationals competition this year, which is Die Fledermaus, Operetta by Johann Strauss 5:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Want your student group featured? Have a USM event for our calendar? Russell Hall, Gorham Send us an email at [email protected]. Comments or questions? For more events: www.usm.maine.edu/events Email us at [email protected]