The Free Press Vol 44 Issue 13, 01-28-2013

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Vol. 44, Issue No. 13 the free press Jan. 28, 2013 University of Southern Maine Student Newspaper usmfreepress.org USM safest in Faculty discuss how to Maine, site says implement union vote Kirsten Sylvain StateUniversity.com made Editor-in-Chief Faculty and committees at USM the call based upon crime gathered last week to discuss the recent work-to-rule vote of the USM chapter of the Associated Faculties statistics from the schools. of the University of Maine. The vote passed two weeks ago Sidney Dritz Portland’s crime statistics certainly establishes that full-time USM Free Press Staff support O’Malley’s surprise. The faculty will only do what is speci- next safest school on StateUniver- ﬁ ed within their current contracts. USM was given the the highest sity.com’s list is the University of Ninety-three percent of the present safety rating of the state’s seven Maine at Farmington. The crime AFUM members voted in favor of universities by StateUniversity.com rates in the town of Farmington the move, and now each department early last week. compared to the city of Portland is faced with deciding how to handle The website is an independent alone, without even taking into ac- the vote. source that ranks state schools na- count the crime rates in the towns Ed Collom, professor of Sociol- tionwide as part of a database for containing USM’s two other cam- ogy and president of USM’s AFUM students considering what schools puses, are not even on remotely the chapter, said that he knew depart- Alex Greenlee / Multimedia Editor to attend. same scale. Farmington compiles its ments and committees were meet- Members of AFUM can be spotted around campus wearing these but- “I was surprised,” said USM’s crime statistics by year unlike Port- ing across the campus last week to tons that show support for the faculty union. Assistant Director of Public Affairs land, which compiles its list month- decide how to implement the vote Judie O’Malley. ly with similar numerical results. without hurting students. The vote is believes that most departments have USM faculty for a decade. Not, she was quick to qualify, be- Despite this, however, Farmington meant to pressure system adminis- decided to let individuals decide Lisa Moore, professor of Biol- cause she feels unsafe on the USM scored higher rates of both forcible tration to a 4.5 percent cost-of-living how much they will or will not do. ogy and chair of the department, campus. On the contrary, “As a rape and larceny than USM. raise in a new contract for faculty, The Core Curriculum Committee explained that as a department, the long-time employee,” she said, “I Stephen Nelson, director of com- while following the faculty guide- met on Friday and voted to suspend biology faculty are in favor of the always feel safe on campus.” munity standards at USM, compiles line to “hold students harmless.” all of their work until a tentative con- vote, but because of low faculty She is surprised that USM’s safety a list of USM’s crime statistics be- “Basically it’s up to individual tract is negotiated. Collom stressed numbers and a rise in the number of rating is so high, despite the fact that fore it is submitted to the Depart- unit members or task forces to de- the importance of this decision. The majors in their department, imple- the school’s Portland campus is lo- cide how they want to implement core has been in place since fall cated in the biggest city in the state. See SAFETY on page 2 this — if at all,” Collom said. He 2011, but it has been a project for See VOTE on page 3 Protestors act against tar sands pipeline The state legislature will vote Wednesday on the bill that would approve the pipeline that would pump tar sands through Maine.

Jonathan Reis the bay from the Portland Pipeline State Congresswoman Chellie Free Press Staff Corporation. Pingree, Portland Mayor Michael Environmentalists agree that Brennan and other representatives Two protests were staged last there are many problems with tar from around New England spoke week, one on Wednesday in South sands. The main process of tar up for “solidarity,” “democracy” Portland and the other on Saturday sands extraction, known as strip- and the “power of the people”, in downtown Portland, to oppose mining (or surface mining), refers along with promises they would a new bill that, if accepted, would to the extraction and removal of uphold and efforts they would put reverse the fl ow of the Portland- topsoil, vegetation and all from forth into the fi ght against big oil Montreal pipeline, which would the landscape. Strip mines stretch companies and tar sands. allow tar-sands crude oil to be for thousands of acres across Ca- Mayor Brennan reminded the pumped in and shipped to interna- nadian lands and turn healthy crowd of Portland’s last oil spill tional markets. lush forests rich in vegetation and when a tanker crashed into the Nearly 1,500 people were es- wildlife into dead zones that are Casco Bay Bridge back in Sep- timated by offi cials to have ap- expected to remain lifeless for tember of 1996 spilling, as Mayor peared at the protest on Saturday thousands of years. Brennan recalled, 180,000 gallons that began. at Monument Square Fifteen representatives from of crude oil out into the bay. He and was followed by a march that nonprofi ts, as well as a number urged the people of Maine to help spanned almost six blocks start- of political representatives, were protect the harbor from any future Casey Ledoux / Free Press Staff ing at the square and ending at the seen giving speeches in front of threats, and to “remain tar sands A protestor holds a sign last Wednesday despite the bitter cold that day. the crowds at the pier. Maine State Pier, directly across See TAR SANDS on page 2 2 News January 28, 2013 The numbers are in: Report shows improved enrollment fi gures Kirsten Sylvain self through the system once it is Editor-in-Chief initially invested. “Unless something ever happens with the budget,” he said. Chief Student Success Offi cer Retention has been an issue for Susan Campbell presented the USM in the past. “We weren’t enrollment and revenue manage- able to keep them here when they ment system results to the faculty came,” he said. Campbell backed senate last month. him up, stressing the importance The report contains research of retention for the economic suc- on USM for fall 2012 from Noel- cess of the university. “We have to move the needle on retention.” “Our challenge,” she said, “is to maintain our energy for recruit- “We all need to focus ment and maintain retention and on retaining a robust think about how and what stu- enrollment.” dents are learning.” This infusion of scholarship -Susan Cambpell money, the recent housing grant Chief Student Success Offi cer USM was awarded, lowered housing costs and the tuition freeze appear to be producing results, at Levitz, a company that provides least initially. Campbell predicted consultation on higher education that Spring enrollment numbers enrollment and student success. might be up as well, but the num- The university hired the consul- bers will not offi cially be released tant back in fall 2012 to help as- until Feb. 15. sess enrollment and retention. “Our goal is to make USM The company considers fi nancial more affordable,” Dubois said, aid investments, admission and and early indications are that stu- other statistics to show enroll- dents are paying less. ment trends. According to the USM has been successful this report, fall 2012 enrollment was year in bringing in a large number up. It also showed USM’s top 25 of transfer students, but Dubois competitors, analysis of residen- stressed USM’s need to bring in tial enrollment and retention by more traditional fi rst-year stu- 1st yr. first year full-time full-time transfers SAT score. dents. “In a time when we should Keith Dubois, director of fi nan- be successful in getting more high full time & transfers cial aid, explained that the univer- school graduates to college, we’re sity is investing $4 million over not being very successful.” 22.8% increase 27.1% increase 33.3% increase fi four years in nancial aid. The Sokvonny Chhouk / Design Assistant money should, he said, recycle it-

From TAR SANDS on page 1 From SAFETY on page 1 Judie O’Malley said something free”. similar, describing her surprise in Among those at the protest was ment of Education, as the school is looking through Clery Act statistics Bob Klotz, who started in No- required to do under the Clery Act. for other schools and noticing the vember of 2011 with 350 Maine, He said that he didn’t know how Sta- relatively low number of alcohol a subsidiary of the international teUniversity.com had determined its violations reported. USM’s alcohol environmental group, 350.org. In safety rankings, but he could guess. policy is very strict, she said. an interview after the rally, Klotz “One of the ways that a person “That’s my thought, that we’re warned that “if polluted, [the could get that information would be more diligent in reporting.” pipeline] would take out nearly to look at the safety features of that Despite this diligence and the one-thirds of the watershed pop- campus,” Nelson said. higher statistics that might come ulation’s drinking water, which He also allowed that they could with it, USM’s statistics seem un- comes directly from Sebago have gotten their information from affected. Nelson suggested that this Lake.” statistics on the government’s web- might be related to USM’s stringent ExxonMobil and its subsidiar- site, including statistics from the safety policies, including strict resi- ies, Enbridge and Imperial Oil, Clery Act, which he and his offi ce dence hall security and the presence have already been granted a num- are responsible for compiling to of emergency phones at strategic lo- ber of permits in New England Casey Ledoux / Free Press Staff send to the DOE. cations on campus for reaching law- that would allow them to reverse The crowd that gathered at Monument Square in Portland on Saturday “Numbers are not a good indica- enforcement in an emergency. fl tor of a safe campus,” he said In fact, O’Malley said, the emer- the ow of the pipeline. Accord- numbered nearly 1,500. ing to Congresswoman Chellie Numbers are, in fact, exactly what gency phone system boasts seven Pingree, they need permission choice in the matter, that we are with 350 Maine for nearly a year StateUniversity.com used to place free-standing emergency phone col- directly from President Obama just being “forced to enable an and a half now. USM at the top of its list. Accord- umns on the Portland campus, four himself before they are allowed expensive oil addiction that we, “The pipeline, which runs ing to Melissa Rhone, a writer for on the Lewiston Auburn campus, 18 to ship these tar sands across in- and especially our children, can- within 1,200 or so feet of Sebago the website, the safety ratings are in Gorham, and 20 in the Portland ternational borders. Pingree stated not afford.” Since the pipeline is Lake, could put the greater Port- determined based on information parking garage alone. In addition, at the protest on Saturday that she already built, and the tar sands land area –– which gets all of its from the Federal Bureau of Inves- she said, the Gorham campus has personally will write a letter to will go to the highest bidder, there water from Sebago –– in great tigation’s Uniform Crime Reports 24 hour coverage from on-campus the president asking for him to will be no economic benefi t to the jeopardy if a leak were to spring,” database. police, and the Portland campus has force an environmental health and state from the project. he said. The danger of this, Nelson 16 hour coverage from on campus safety report to be conducted be- Wagner continued by stating The next protest, according warned, is that numbers do not show police, while both campuses have fore any sort of federal permit is that tar sands crude oil produc- to Klotz, is scheduled to be held the whole picture. As an example, he reciprocal agreements with the local accepted. tion, when compared to conven- outside the capitol in Washington discussed an increase in the number police departments in case of emer- The Maine legislature is sched- tional crude oil production, is D.C. on Feb. 17 and is expected of forcible sex offenses on the USM gency. uled to vote on the bill Wednes- more destructive, especially to to draw over 20,000 individuals campus, from three in 2009 to 10 in When asked about the possibil- day. If accepted, ExxonMobil will the local habitat and the landscape from all. Non-profi ts, such as the 2011. He said that while on the sur- ity of crime off-campus, given the soon be able to ship the corrosive where the extraction takes place. Sierra Club, are currently orga- face, this may look like a decrease prevalence of off-campus students at material across the state, through According to Wagner, production nizing shuttle buses to carry ralli- in safety on campus, it could just as USM, Nelson said that he had no ac- a pipeline originally constructed of tar sands and its use result in a ers to and from D.C. at no charge. easily refl ect a rise in the reporting cess to that information, which falls in 1941. 14 percent to 20 percent increase Klotz fi nished by quoting the fa- of sex offences, which may in the under the jurisdiction of local police Travis Wagner, USM associ- of greenhouse gases on a per gal- mous words of Bill McKibben, past have gone undocumented. departments. The Portland Police ate professor of Environmental lon basis [than conventional oil]”. co-founder of 350.org –– “we “I think we’re doing our jobs Department was contacted with the Policy and Planning, stated in an This means that continuing tar must organize, organize, orga- better,” Nelson said, expressing question, but has not responded. interview that “Any intentional, sands crude oil production will nize...that is the only way we are confi dence that the rising number avoidable action that exacerbates contribute more to global warm- going to win this fi ght.” is not based on increased offenses, global climate change is a fool- ing. but rather on more offenses being ish endeavor.” He explained that [email protected] reported, perhaps in response to [email protected] USM Student Body President @USMFreePress @usmfreepress Mainers feel like we don’t have a Adam Higgins has been involved USM’s safety initiatives. January 28, 2013 News 3 From VOTE on page 1 of the senate under work-to-rule. He menting the vote without harming described what several possible out- student success will be a challenge. comes of the meeting might be. Over the past few years, the Biology “The senate might decide to can- Students start up divest department has seen a 42 percent cel all meetings,” he said. “It might increase in the number of Biology decide to continue meeting, but only majors. They must advise all biol- in executive session.” This option movement at USM ogy majors, while supervising inde- would mean that only voting faculty pendent study and thesis work at the would be able to attend the meetings Tom Collier same time. — administrators and the public News Editor “The fact that there continues to would be excluded. be no contract for faculty indicates If the senate backs the vote, Col- Divest USM, a small new stu- that the UMS administration is not lom believes that it will work to fur- dent group at USM, is an envi- interested in supporting faculty who ther slow down university projects ronmentally and socially minded do extra work,” she said. that require a lot of faculty partici- group that intends to start a system- Her department decided to let pation. wide movement for the divestment each individual faculty member “It will become inconvenient that of all University of Maine System decide about any additional service things will get done much more investments in the fossil fuel in- work in which they are willing to slowly and perhaps not at all,” he dustry. The group is also calling for participate. said. “That’s the idea, that basi- reinvestment in what it considers to According to Collom, AFUM cally we slow things down, univer- be more socially responsible com- also passed a second motion two sity projects and initiatives, many of panies. weeks ago in which they voted to which are coming from the trustees Right now, the divestment move- encourage the faculty senate to work directly,” he said. “That’s our ulti- fi fi ment is speci c to the UMS’s with AFUM to help nd ways that mate target.” pooled endowment investments, they can support the work-to-rule He hopes that President Theo Ka- which were estimated at $121 mil- vote. likow and Provost Michael Steven- lion as of June 30, 2012. Endow- “Through the vote, what we really son will support the faculty effort at ments are fi nancial gifts received Alex Greenlee / Multimedia Editor did was pass the ball to the senate,” the Board of Trustees meeting today from donors that cannot be directly Collom said. He believes that with in Bangor. The president did not di- Chriss Sutherland, senior Hispanic studies major, explained why he is faculty senate’s support the work-to- rectly comment on the vote to The passionate about the divestment movement and its potential impact. rule vote would have a much stron- Free Press. ger impact. “I think that the administration ment income is often used to create dowment) had been invested in oil The faculty senate meeting will gets it and is really looking forward “We’re not scholarships, build and maintain companies as of Sept. 30, 2012. be Friday Feb.1. Collom hopes that to this being settled,” he said. going back to new structures and subsidize facil- Chriss Sutherland, a senior and they will be in favor of supporting In the end, Collom stressed that your father’s ity operating costs. Hispanic studies major and one of the vote, and senate chair Physics USM has dedicated faculty that de- planet or my Aside from gifts that are invested the students responsible for bring- professor Jerry LaSala thinks that serve more compensation than they under the specifi c advisement of ing the divestment movement to the senate most likely will. are getting. father’s planet.” their respective donors, the UMS USM, explained that he became “Part of the discussion and fi - “The average full-time profes- entrusts private investment manag- aware of university’s holdings in nal motion will almost certainly be sor has been here for 24 years, the -Chriss Sutherland ers with the system’s endowments. fossil fuel corporations when he to defi ne more clearly what sort of average associate professor – 18 Senior, Hispanic studies major Some private managers then go on and his Environmental History activities are to be curtailed under years. These are people who have to invest some of the endowments of the Americas class went to see work-to-rule,” he said. “Teaching, dedicated their professional lives to spent. Instead, the UMS invests in fossil fuel companies such as environmentalist and author Bill advising and research will continue USM and to public higher education its endowments, and the capital Shell, ExxonMobil and Peabody McKibben speak at the State The- as normal, but most other activities, in Maine,” he said. that they generate may then be put Coal. A statement given to the Free atre last November as part of his especially committee work, will The University of Maine in Orono to use, either in a manner speci- Press by Divest USM estimates that “Do the Math” tour. probably be suspended.” is also considering a work-to-rule fi ed by the donor, or if the donor 6.2 percent — approximately $7.5 “Right after that class, we went Part of the discussion on Friday, vote this week. made no such specifi cation, in any million — of the UMS’s managed from the State Theatre to Local he said, will likely include the status way that the UMS sees fi t. Invest- investment pool (including the en- See DIVEST on page 5 4 Puzzles January 28, 2013 Crossword Sudoku Weekly A sudoku puzzle consists of a 9 × 9–square grid subdi- Horoscope vided into nine 3 × 3 boxes. Some of the squares contain numbers. 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Aquarius January 20-February 18 Although you feel that the people you love are only looking at what you can do for them, they also love you for who you are! Pisces February 19-March 20 Mysteries emerge today. You fi gure things out and may enjoy puzzles, riddles, novels, crime stories, or thrillers. January 28, 2013 News 5 on cobweb valentines Saturday, important and powerful tool for Feb. 2 from 1 to 5 p.m. in the social change that is lacking in In Brief... Glickman Library events room. today’s world. Contact Shaun Cobweb valentines are a victorian Carland with SEAS at 432-9180 Police Beat era style of paper-cutting that FMI. creates many three-dimensional paper hearts. Workshop host Beth Selections from the Baird will display some of her Study abroad own paper valentines and lead USM Department of the group through the technique info fair Public Safety police log needed. Advance registration is required, and participants are Nov. 18 to Nov. 25 asked to bring an x-acto knife, a There will be an information Blacklight pencil, a ruler, a cutting mat and fair for students interested in any photos or clippings to be studying abroad on Wednesday, dance incorporated into the valentine. Jan. 30 from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Friday, Jan. 4 The workshop is being presented Brooks Student Center Dining Padiddle! by the Kate Cheney Chappell Hall. The Offi ce of International Programs is bringing providers of 6:36 a.m.- Warnings to operator for speeding and having a There will be a blacklight and ‘83 Center for Book Arts. The study abroad programs together headlight out. - Gorham off campus highlighters dance at Gorham’s registration fee is $65. to give students a chance to Hastings lounge from 8:00 p.m. learn about travel and scholarship Saturday, Jan. 5 until midnight on Friday, Feb. 1. opportunities for USM students. Be sure to brings some friends Local immigrant She appeared! Contact the Offi ce of International and a plain white t-shirt! Call 11:46 p.m.- Nyachuol Billew, 23 of Westbrook arrested on Programs at 780-4959 FMI. Michael DesRoches in Gorham doc screening failure to appear warrant from Portland police department. Student Life at 780-5218 for more - Upperclass Hall information. USM Multicultural Student Prize bingo Tuesday, Jan. 8 Affairs will present a screening The Gorham Events Board ETHEL critiques of the documentary Uprooted: will host a night of Bingo for You don’t belong! Voices of Immigrants and prizes at Brooks Student Center 3:40 p.m.- Report of a person in the building that does not student pieces Refugees on Tuesday, Jan. 29 in Gorham on Thursday, Jan. 31 belong there. Unable to locate. - Payson Smith Hall in the Glickman Library’s from 9 to 10:30 p.m. Past prizes University Events Room. Doors have included an Xbox 360 and Thursday, Jan. 10 Nationally renowned string will open at 5:30 p.m. and food a Dirt Devil. Contact Michael Late-night illness quartet ETHEL will perform will be served before the screening DesRoches in the GEB offi ce at fi 780-5218 FMI. 12:14 a.m.- Subject transported to hospital following compositions by USM students begins at 6 p.m. The lm is a medical emergency. - Anderson Hall on Wednesday, Jan. 30 from production of the University of 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Gorham’s New Hampshire and features Friday, Jan. 11 Corthell Concert Hall before their New Hampshire immigrants and President concert at USM’s Hannaford refugees. A panel discussion with Just rollin’ through Hall that evening. The group members of Maine’s immigrant Kalikow speaks 3:52 p.m.- Warning to operator for stop sign violation. - describes themselves as having community will follow the Costello Complex “an eye on tradition and an ear fi lm and focus on educational on leadership to the future” and will provide and employment opportunity Saturday, Jan. 12 for the state’s immigrant and critiques to the student composers USM President Theo Kalikow refugee populations. The event is Smells... after the performance in what is will host a talk on inspired cosponsored by Catholic Charities 7:08 p.m.- Report of an odor of marijuana. Unable to known as a “public reading.” Six leadership from 12:00 to 1:00 of Maine. FMI contact Reza Jalali locate source. - Phillipi Hall student and alumni composers p.m. on Friday, Feb. 1 in 10 in the MSA offi ce at 780-5798. will receive critiques from the Bailey Hall on the Gorham Like... professional musicians for their campus. The talk is presented by 10:11 p.m.- Report of odor of marijuana. Report taken. - composition’s notation, style Social change the Professional Staff Senate and Robie Andrews Hall and playability. Admission is $6. is an opportunity for USM faculty Slackers! ETHEL will also perform their and staff to ask questions of the program entitled “Present Beauty” short 10:44 p.m.- Report of odor of marijuana. Referred to president about leadership. Those community standards. - Upton Hastings Hall that evening at USM’s Hannaford interested in attending are asked Hall at 7:30 p.m. The concert USM Students for to RSVP through the USM events will feature an arrangement of Sunday, Jan. 13 Environmental Awareness and page by Wednesday, Jan. 30. the Philip Glass soundtrack for Sustainability will present a Am I going to have to separate you? The Hours as well as works by screening of a short animated 1:54 p.m.- Report of an argument. Subjects were other composers. Tickets are $40 fi lm entitled “The Power of separated and moved along and a report was taken. - for the general public and $10 for Outrospection” at 6 p.m. in Upperclass Hall students through the PortTIX box the Brooks Student Center TV offi ce at 842-0800. Guess you stay free today lounge. The animated fi lm was 11:16 p.m.- Offi cer checking on a possible bail violation. produced by the Royal Society Questions or comments? All set, no issue. - Woodward Hall Valentines for the encouragement of the Arts, Send us your thoughts at Manufacture and Commerce, an Monday, Jan. 14 workshop organization dedicated to “fi nding [email protected] innovative practical solutions In a rush? to today’s social challenges” 8:37 a.m.- Hit and run accident. Report taken. - 25 USM will host a local literary according to their website. The Bedford St. arts collector for a workshop fi lm examines empathy as an It says I’m a prince! 1:08 p.m.- Report of a suspicious email. Report taken. - From DIVEST on page 3 gree cap we would see the greatest responsible portfolios could com- Gorham campus consequences of global warming pete with the system’s current Sprouts and sat down and said, –– increased extinction rates and investments, Sutherland nodded, He was learning too hard... ‘let’s do this.’” extreme, sporadic weather condi- saying that studies have been done 2:28 p.m.- Injury report taken for staff member injured at fi Current and future pro ts of the tions. that prove socially responsible in- work. - 25 Husky Dr. fossil fuel industry are based on the “We’re not going back to your vestments can be just as profi table. Nothing suspicious here amount of fossil fuels currently in father’s planet or my father’s plan- “It’s not like we’re going to the ground, according to Suther- 5:38 p.m.- Report of a suspicious incident. Offi cer could et,” Sutherland said. walk in and say, ‘Take that money not fi nd anything amiss. - 70 Falmouth St. land. “The amount of fossil fuel Divest USM is currently in its out, but we don’t know where you that’s in the ground right now,” he infancy, but Sutherland hopes that should put it,’ or ‘There’s nowhere said, “is enough to end life on earth it will grow in the near future. The else we can put it.’ Of course there Wednesday, Jan. 16 as we know it.” USM endowment makes up about is. There are many, many options That’s nothing new “Even if we stop producing car- seven percent of the UMS invest- that can be explored,” he said. 2:33 p.m.- Report of a cracked vehicle windshield. bon today — stop all production ment pool. Because UMS invest- At least 210 other campuses Determined to be old damage. - Portland Parking Garage and emission — the global tem- ments are pooled, USM cannot across the country are rallying to perature is still projected to rise by divest alone — the entire UMS divest from fossil fuel companies. Smoke n’ run two degrees [Celsius].” Two de- would also need to participate. In Unity College in Unity, Maine was 10:20 p.m.- Report of marijuana odor. Occupant left fi fi grees Celsius is a signi cant gure: order to be successful, the Divest the fi rst campus in the nation to do building prior to offi cer’s arrival. - Dickey Wood Hall it has been the decided temperature movement will need support across so, leaving USM’s movement in Still stinks, though. cap in the international community all UMS campuses. good company as they push for- 10:36 p.m.- Marijuana odor. Report taken. since the the Copenhagen Ac- “The idea is that we’ll start ward. cord of 2009. In many European here at USM, but we also have to countries, that cap was established start working to fi nd partners at all Police logs are edited for grammar and style. They can be in 1996. Many scientists fear that other campuses,” Sutherland ex- found at usm.maine.edu/police/campus-crime-log. should the average global tempera- plained. [email protected] ture exceed the designated two-de- When asked whether socially @usmfreepress 6 January 28, 2013 Arts&Culture

1. What was the ﬁ rst Faculty presents art gallery thing you made that you remember think- ing of as art?

2. What is your favorite thing about teaching?

Damir Porobic, Full-time Lecturer of Printmaking and Digital Arts

1. “I did a drawing, a watercolor of a giant, I was, I think, two years old, and the lady that took care of us went to the art academy, and supposedly, right, it was so amaz- ing. I vaguely vaguely vaguely remember, it was anatomically correct, and she was amazed with it, and and she took it to the art academy, and people were offering her money for it. And it was stolen. It was so good someone stole it for their collection.” 2. “Students are. Interactions with students.”

Alex Greenlee / Multimedia Editor Many came to see the USM faculty art exhibition when it opened on Wednesday, Jan. 23, George Burk, Sidney Dritz sors speaking at the gallery talks were undeniably there Associate Profes- Free Press Staff in their off-hours--their speeches were passionate and in- sor of Painting and vested in their own work, but entirely devoid of instruc- Drawing The amphitheater area of the Woodbury Campus Cen- tional tone, and their discussions of their work drifted ter has been decked out with works of art made by the often drifted into the realm of the personal. Associate professors of USM’s Art department. Professor George Burke discussed painting the series of 1. “That goes back a long way. Probably in “It gives art students a chance to see their professors’ miniature landscapes that he painted from inside of his high school. I had a teacher that was very work,” said Carolyn Eyler, director of exhibitions and car. When talking about the road he parked on to do these important to me, he was my mentor, and programs of the USM art gallery in Gorham. The show, paintings, he said, “On this particular road you don’t which opened Wednesday, Jan. 23, is an annual event, have to pay for parking. I’m very much against paying he had a fabulous collection that he would and is currently on display in the AREA Gallery of the for parking.” keep locked up, and he would show us the Woodbury Campus Center. The show gives art students Lecturer Damir Porobic described the intricate process American artists that he had in his col- a chance, she said, to see their teachers as artists and as of abstract printmaking while holding his young daugh- lection of prints, and from that point on I people, outside the classroom and in a more informal ter on his hip and kept a distracted eye on her for the rest context. According to her, the show is usually held at the of his speech. always thought ‘what a nice way to share gallery in Gorham, but that space is currently occupied Part-time lecturer Lin Lisberger displayed a giant the work of an artist. In multiples. And I by USM alumna Astrid Bowlby’s exhibit, “Everything.” woodcut and a print made from it that she made using a started collecting prints. And I still do. In Eyler said she was disappointed that the AREA Gal- chainsaw. “It’s very rewarding to work with a chainsaw, terms of the fi rst thing that I thought of as lery was not the ideal location for the show, mentioning instead of this careful, meticulous process,” she said. in particular that it meant that she was unable to display The crowd followed the speakers around the room, art, it was probably in a high school class.” Associate Professor Raphael Deluzio’s digital artwork. eyes pivoting, directing attention from artist to artist as Still, she was enthusiastic about Bowlby’s exhibit in the they stood beside their work, before settling on the fi nal 2. “Working with the students, seeing them Gorham gallery and mentioned that perhaps the Port- speaker, part-time lecturer Brandon Lutterman. He ex- develop their ideas, helping them grow as land location this year would bring the exhibition to a pounded upon his process in producing ceramics. “Clay new audience. has got so many possibilities,” Lutterman concluded. visual artists.” Eight of the sixteen artists on display spoke during “It’s kind of like the ocean reefs, there’s so much left to the gallery talks on the opening night of the exhibition, be discovered.” describing processes in sculpture, printmaking, photog- The exhibition will be on display in the AREA Gallery raphy, painting and drawing. in the Woodbury Campus Center through April 3, 2013. Eyler’s comment about showing professors in a context outside the classroom was well-taken. The profes- [email protected] @FreePressArts January 28, 2013 Arts & Culture 7 National Review A&C Listings Olu is far from ordinary person es people are forced to make everyday. The beat, Tuesday, January 29 produced by Dude My Name is Kevin, fi ts the lyrics perfectly and the vibe is subtly serious. It should be ETHEL noted that this producer is the only one who offers SPACE Gallery more than a single track on the album. 538 Congress St. The best tracks on the album are so chill. In Doors: 7:00 p.m. / Show: 7:30 p.m. “Midnight,” Olu raps that he’s “Awake, but it feels like a lucid dream,” and that’s how I would describe Wednesday, January 30 the track. It’s a slo-mo weed anthem of sorts, but not an obnoxious one. Producer Dave Cappa cre- Traditional Irish Session ates a relaxed atmosphere with the beat and it’d be Blue hard not to vibe with this track. “Every Autumn” is 650 Congress St. another ambient track with some subtle bass, as Olu Doors: 7:00 p.m. / Show: 7:00 p.m. touches on his lifestyle with plenty of references to alcohol and Pokemon. “Foolish” and the Kid Cudi Keane / Youngblood Hawke sampled “Sounds of Sanity” are tracks for the loner. State Theatre The only disappointment on this album is the lack 609 Congress St. of production by Olu himself. He has used such Doors: 7:00 p.m. / Show: 8:00 p.m. Self-released unique samples on previous work and uses them well. Not that there aren’t incredible producers on Tift Merritt Sam Hill this album. It’s just not the man himself. For exam- One Longfellow Square Arts & Culture Editor ple, “Gold” uses this incredible sample from Flight 181 State St. Facilities’ “Crave You” that I felt would be a great Doors: 8:00 p.m. / Show: 8:30 p.m. Riding high off internet buzz and armed with a choice to connect with the audience on an emotional surprising work ethic, Cleveland rapper Olu has level. But it fl ips into a track about the average rap- Clash of the Titans 2013: T REX vs. ELO given his fans what they’ve been asking for. pers’ obsession with gold. Oh well. You win some, Empire Dine and Dance Ordinary People is a full-length album that, like you lose some. 575 Congress St his previous, releases is full of fi rst-rate lyricism, a All in all, Ordinary People is what fans have Doors: 9:30 p.m. / Show: 10:00 p.m. varied collection of beats from underground produc- come to expect from Olu, and this free album needs ers, and tracks that appeal to the tastes of all kinds to be added to your collection. Thursday, January 31 of hip-hop heads. This is what we’ve come to expect from Olu and he doesn’t let us down. Wes Hartley and Friends The album’s title track, which in the hip-hop Blue world is notorious for being terrible, breaks the 650 Congress St. mold as Olu describes how he feels about individu- [email protected] Doors: 7:00 p.m. / Show: 7:00 p.m. als. “See me, I see no evil, just ordinary people,” he @SamAHill raps in the chorus as he goes on to explain the choic- North of Nashville Brian Boru 57 Center Street National Review Doors: 9:00 p.m. / Show: 9:30 p.m. Friday, February 1 Casey Veggies is green, but learning

Jazz Friday with The Bernie Bouthot and Ali Stauble ture of soft female background vocals and his per- The Dogfi sh Bar and Grille sistent lyrical choice intertwine to create an easy 128 Free St. listening mixtape from front to back. “My Vision” Doors: 8:00 p.m. / Show: 9:00 p.m. gives Casey a chance to touch on some of his ac- complishments and achievements thus far in life. This concept shows up quite frequently in the lyrics Erica Brown & The Bluegrass Connection later in the mixtape during the song “Whip it,” you One Longfellow Square can hear Veggies gloating about how he’s “only 181 State St. 18… feeling like Hercules.” He has featured a few Doors: 8:00 p.m. / Show: 8:30 p.m. artists as well including underrated BJ the Chicago Kid and Dom Kennedy who added great balance to 6th Annual Ruckus Cup MC Battle Casey’s vocals. The Big Easy One thing that must be kept in mind is that Casey 55 Market St. Veggies is a relatively new artist and still hasn’t quite Doors: 8:30 p.m. / Show: 9:00 p.m. gotten his fl ow and lyrics as solidifi ed as other heavy hitters in the scene right now. This is mainly evident Jeff Beam / Tan Vampires / Old Abram Brown on tracks like “She in My Car” and more noticeably Empire Dine and Dance “Faces” where his style is easily traceable back to 575 Congress St the popular, yet less than stellar, Taylor Gang rapper Doors: 9:00 p.m. / Show: 9:30 p.m. Self-released Juicy J. This is easily overlooked, however, due to Casey Raymond how well the beats and production were done. There Saturday, February 2 Contributor are a few moments where I was a little disappointed in what he did with the music at hand, but that is Britta Pejec Et Les Frenchman / The Robin And Rose If you’re remembering Casey Veggies from his to be expected with an artist still in the greenhorn Bayside Bowl work on the early Odd Future mixtape, then this one category. I kept wanting to hear artists such as Big 21 Alder St. is probably going to disappoint you. Sean or even Mellowhype simply because I would Doors: 6:00 p.m. / Show: 6:30 p.m. Despite being a solid example of his style, it’s have enjoyed what they would have brought to the fl nothing like the strange, mysterious, unique ow track over Casey Veggies. fi Matt Meyer and The Grumption Junction usually exempli ed by OF. The release of his mix- All in all this mixtape was done very well and def- The Dogfi sh Bar and Grille tape, Life Changes, offered him a perfect canvas to initely houses some good tunes and beats to bump to 128 Free St. display his own style rather than simply being fea- while cruising with your friends. This was a great Doors: 8:00 p.m. / Show: 9:00 p.m. tured on other artists tracks. The production of the starting point for a new wave of music that is sure album was done extremely well with a big thanks to to come from Casey Veggies after the positive reac- Lyle Divinsky & The Velvet Vagabonds The Futuristiks, 1500 or Nothin, and Harry Fraud. tions that were shown for Life Changes. His talent The Big Easy If you have been paying attention to the under- is sure to improve and I can expect him to be a big 55 Market St. ground hip-hop scene you might remember Harry contender in the years to come. This is defi nitely a Doors: 8:00 p.m. / Show: 9:00 p.m. Fraud from his work done on ex-Das Racist member mixtape to check out. Heems’ latest mixtape that was released back in The THE BAND Band: Tribute to Dylan November of 2012. One Longfellow Square The album begins with the heavy hitting album 181 State St. title track “Life Changes”, and drops into a relaxed [email protected] Doors: 8:00 p.m. / Show: 8:30 p.m. vibe that is carried throughout the album. The mix- @SamAHill

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Henry’s Head aid much earlier in the semester, chances are that he or she will be awarded more fi nancial aid as a result. The well, so to speak, dries up with each passing day that you don’t apply for fi - nancial aid because that money is going to other students. So, when your adviser or parent tells you to apply early, you should probably listen. It may not seem like a big hairy deal while you’re in college, because you haven’t actually started paying off your loans yet, but it rapidly gets expensive once you graduate. A few thousand dollars that you don’t need to bor- row will be helpful in the months between graduating and fi nding a job. There is one thing to potentially look forward to, though. The U.S. Department of Edu- cation has proposed a “Pay As You Earn” plan, Andrew Henry which would allow some federal borrowers to Perspectives Editor make loan payments based on their postgraduate income. Hopefully, this is one of the promises that Obama As someone who is currently keeps, because it would drastically change the way we individually experiencing the fi nancial pitfalls of college debt, I make loan payments. The current payment system is one size fi ts all, and can easily understand the anxiety that many students face as a the new one would be tailor-made. result of that debt. One of the biggest points of contention during Attending college has always been a part of the dreams of students, but the presidential race this year involved fi nancial aid for college in a troubled economy, the college aspirations of many people are coming students and the increasing amount of debt that college students to a harsh stop. Education should never have to be an unattainable goal, but graduate with. While Maine is only $1,200 above the national av- the current price of college is just too high. It’s time we re-think the defi ni- erage of $27,000 of undergraduate debt at graduation, it doesn’t tion of “affordable” in terms of tuition. negate the fact that the national average is alarmingly high. One of the best ways to combat the rising cost of college is [email protected] @USMFreePress to apply early for fi nancial aid. If a student applies for fi nancial Contributed by Jia Zou College debt at-a-glance Percentage of USM students $124,500.00 who receive fi nancial aid Total Combined Junior Freshman Name: Name: Meghan Thaddeus Chantler Moriarty Total college Total college debt: $0 debt: $70,000 Name: Erica When Thaddeus Moriarty went to college for the 85% fi rst time right after he gradtuated from high school, Green he probably didn’t think to himself, “In just a few Total college years, I’ll be $70,000 in the hole with college debt.” • The average financial aid package for USM But that’s the exact amount that he faces now in his 3rd debt: $4,000 students is $13,500. year at USM. Moriarty, 25, faces a harrowing amount of debt, but Name: • Only degree students can receive financial aid. his situation is a peculiar one. He went to college for two years right after he graduated high school, and a Kyle Robinson • USM awards $95 million in total financial aid an- family member took out and co-signed a loan in Thad- nually to students. deus’ name to the tune of $28,000, to pay for college. Total college • The best way to get more financial aid? Apply When Thaddeus didn’t come back to school after early! two years and looked at the loan, he realized the scope debt: $1,500 of his misfortune. The family member had taken out a loan that didn’t go into forbearance and wouldn’t be Name: Jordan deferred when he returned to school. The loan had also Debt Averages accrued interest, and had gone up to $35,000. Henry He now had $35,000 in loans that he was expected to pay off immediately as a twenty year-old with no Total college degree trying to fi nd full-time work in a poor economy. debt: $4,500 $29,983 Thaddeus contacted a family lawyer when the family 1 Maine College Graduates member who co-signed the loan refused to be a part of Junior the process, and he managed to get the loan deferred $28,290 until he graduated from USM. 2 His experience with loans, other than the aforemen- Name: Morgan USM Graduates tioned, has been fairly typical. He receives a moderate amount of federal loan allotment and plans to pay it McDonald $27,000 off after he graduates from graduate school. His total National College Graduates3 debt between $31,000 in federal loans and $36,000 in Total college private loans means that he’ll be facing almost $70,000 debt: $44,500 in college loans after he fi nishes school. January 28, 2013 Perspectives 9 R.A.s have more responsibilities than you think Spencer McBreairty ite part. In my nearly four years at community at USM went through a Free Press Staff USM, I have never met an RA who very rough time. What I have seen, enjoys that part of the job. No, we more as a student than an RA, is don’t have a quota to fi ll. We don’t how strong the sense of community An RA’s fi rst thought every target any student specifi cally. In can be when everyone puts their all morning is never, “I’m an RA.” fact, most RAs will tell you it sucks into it. It’s easy to walk away from Instead, like every other student, to document a violation because it a tough residential situation and go we think of what homework assign- means more paperwork and late it on your own. It takes real courage ment is due that day whether it’s a nights spent working instead of and strength to persevere in the face day at our internship or our job. Our sleeping. We’re still students after of adversity and come out better on schedules can be hectic, because all, and we want to get to sleep and the other side. we are also typical students. We are go to class like everyone else. From time to time in my USM out in the USM community as stu- career, I have thought of transfer- dent senators, Gorham Event Board ring. Working as an RA is not all members, admission staff, fraternity Working as rainbows and butterfl ies - it’s a and sorority members and other po- tough job, and sometimes it’s just sitions as student leaders. an RA is not all another strike against our sanity. Even in training, RAs are told to rainbows and But when I get to know the people I focus on academics fi rst. We have butterfl ies - it’s live with and I get to see the friend- many of the same responsibilities a tough job, and ships and community they’re build- that regular students have –– home- sometimes it’s ing, it’s hard to see myself anywhere work, jobs, socializing and intern- just another strike else. ships. But on top of that, we also People can criticize the Gorham have duties as RAs. It’s a balancing against our sanity. campus for not being as updated act, and it can be a real challenge, as it should. But in the end, our especially for new RAs. For those But RAs do provide an invalu- residential campus is a part of what who fi nd a way to make it work, the able service to the USM commu- makes this school great. Even when benefi ts make up for the late nights. nity. Whether it be monitoring the they are united against their residen- We may not get a check for our hard building for safety and policy viola- tial staff, students form bonds here. work, but that doesn’t make it any tions, aiding students in identifying They come to RA events, use their less meaningful. Our housing costs campus resources or helping a resi- RA as a resource and ask us to let are covered, though we live where dent into their room when they’re them into their rooms or to use the we work as a compromise. Being an locked out in only a towel - we un- kitchen. We do that, and in a small RA can mean waking up at 3 a.m. derstand that it is still a job. way it makes a difference. If my to let a resident into his room if he’s So, why do we do it? For me, it actions, in one way or another, can been locked out, mediating a con- is a combination of resume build- help foster a sense of community fl ict between roommates or docu- ing, campus involvement, and cost- and inclusiveness, I would say it’s a menting an incident that violates saving benefi ts. job well done. university policy. Alex Greenlee / Multimedia Editor Although there are many bene- Despite what you might have Spencer McBreairty, who is currently an R.A. in Upton-Hastings. fi ts, we also deal with a fair amount [email protected] heard, the latter is not our favor- of issues. Last year, the residential @USMFreePress Have an opinion?

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013-126 11 Home Games January 28, 2013 Tuesday Saturday Women’s Ice Men’s Ice Hockey Women’s Men’s Basketball Hockey vs. UNE Basketball vs. Keene St. vs. Colby 4 p.m. vs. Keene St. 3 p.m. Sports 7 p.m. 1 p.m.

Scoreboard Quick Hits: The Huskies’ January 22 Women’s Basketball week in review USM 91 Plymouth St. 52

Men’s Basketball USM 71 Plymouth St. 46

Men’s Ice Hockey USM 1 Bowdoin 5 January 25

Men’s Ice Hockey USM 4 St. Michael’s 5

Women’s Ice Hockey USM 1 Salve Regina 4 January 26

Women’s Basketball USM 55 Western Conn. St. 68

Men’s Basketball USM 90 Western Conn. St. 77

Men’s Ice Hockey USM 0 Norwich 2

Women’s Ice Hockey USM 1 Holy Cross 1 Justicia Barreiros / Free Press Staff Junior forward Angelo Vrachnas (#9) fights for the puck against two Norwich defenders during the 0-2 loss on Saturday. Anna Chiu 16-0 in the 1987-88 season. contributed eight points, eight other fi rst place fi nishes for the Sports Editor The Huskies struggled of- rebounds and four assists. In women’s team. O’Brien had Upcoming fensively, shooting only 31.6 overtime, the Huskies shot 7- her personal best jump in the Men’s Ice Hockey percent from the fi eld and 66.7 of-8 to seal the win. pole vault, clearing 3.07 me- January 29 Huskies face seventh percent from the free throw The men’s team will travel to ters to win the event. Panciera line. Senior forward Jordan Colby College on Tuesday at also had her personal best Women’s Basketball straight loss Grant lead the team scoring 7:30 p.m. for a non-conference time, winning the 600 meters USM 15 points, eight rebounds and game. in 1:40.76. @ Colby The men’s team were unable three steals. Also contribut- The women’s team will next to come out on top against ing was sophomore Rebecca Women’s Track travel to compete at the annual Men’s Basketball number one team Norwich Knight with nine points and State of Maine Championships USM University, losing 0-2 at the nine rebounds while senior Huskies win USM invita- this Friday night at 6 p.m. @ Colby USM Ice Arena on Saturday guard Haley Jordan recorded tional night. The loss drops the team nine points and fi ve rebounds. The women’s indoor track Women’s Ice Hockey Women’s Ice Hockey record to 6-14 overall and 3-10 The women’s team hope to and fi eld team won the USM Colby in conference play. bounce back with a win when Invitational on Saturday in Gor- USM fi nishes with a 1-1 @ USM The Huskies only had 11 they face Colby College for ham thanks to seven fi rst place tie shots on goal compared to a non-conference game this fi nishes. The Huskies narrowly The women’s team tied 1-1 February 1 Norwich’s 33. Freshman goal- Tuesday. beat Colby College by seven against the College of the Holy ie Josh Hillegas had 31 saves points, winning the meet with Cross on Saturday at the USM Women’s Ice Hockey and is 6-9-0 in his collegiate Men’s Basketball an overall 178 points. Ice Arena. The tie brings the USM career. Freshman Nicole Kirk and team record to 4-9-5 overall @ Norwich The men’s team will return Kee leads team to over- sophomore Peyton Dostie and 3-6-3 in conference play. next Saturday when they face time victory both had two wins each. Kirk Sophomore forward Julia February 2 UNE at the USM Ice Arena at The Huskies won their sec- snatched the 55-meter dash Pearl scored at 5:30 into the 4 p.m. ond game in a row 90-77 win with a time of 7.54 sec- second period with an unas- Women’s Basketball against Western Connecticut onds and also stole the top sisted goal to tie the matchup. Keene St. Women’s Basketball State University in overtime on spot in the 400 meters with Sophomore goalie Liz Berg- @ USM Saturday afternoon. The team a season-best time of 59.48 strom had 30 saves and is now Huskies end 18 game improves their record to 12-7 seconds. Dostie fi nished on 3-5-3 on the season. The Hus- Men’s Basketball winning streak overall and 7-2 in the Little top in the 55-meter hurdles kies had 22 shots on goal but Keene St. After an impressive start to East. Senior guard Alex Kee with her season-best time of had seven penalties and were @ USM the season, the women’s bas- shot 6 for 6 to help dominate 8.66 seconds and also fi nished 0 for 2 in power plays. ketball team lost their fi rst game Western Conn. with a 19-6 run fi rst in the long jump, leaping The women’s team will host Men’s Ice Hockey 55-68 to Western Connecticut in overtime. 5.41 meters, just one centime- Colby College this Tuesday at UNE on Saturday in Danbury, Con- Juniors Brandon Tomah and ter shy of the school record. 7 p.m. at the USM Ice Arena. @ USM necticut. The loss drops their Conor Sullivan each scored Dostie also had second place record to 18-1 overall and 8-1 a game-high 23 points while fi nishes in the 800 meters and Women’s Ice Hockey in the Little East. The 18 game junior forward James Odneal the high jump. USM winning streak is just two bet- had 13 points and Kee had14. Sophomore Allie O’Brien [email protected] @ St. Michael’s ter than the previous high of Senior guard Mike Poulin also and Emily Panciera had the @theannachiu 12 January 28, 2013 USM COMMUNITY PAGE Community Spotlight: Campus Veteran Student Organization Events Monday, January 28

First Queer Straight Alliance meeting of the spring semester 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Woodbury Campus Center, Portland

Circle K International Weekly Meeting 8:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Upperclass Hall, Gorham Tuesday, January 29

Commuter Open Gym - Sullivan Recreation & Fitness Complex 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Main Gym, Sullivan Complex, Portland

Uprooted: Voices of Immigrants Documentary showing 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. 7th Floor Glickman Library, Portland Wednesday, January 30

Accounting Society Weekly Meeting 2:45 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Payson Smith Hall, Portland

Alex Greenlee / Multimedia Editor Study Abroad Fair Matt Stewart, president of the VSO, relaxes at Veteran Resource Center in the Portland Woodbury Campus Center. 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Brooks Student Center, Dining Hall, Gorham Skyla Gordon The organization currently has about 70 of making a difference. Free Press Staff members, 65 of whom are students and Their annual Thanksgiving dinner was fi ve of whom are staff. While not every served this year in the Woodbury Campus Thursday, January 31 member attends all the meetings, they cor- center, where they provided meals to vet- The Veteran Student Organization at USM Enactus Weekly Meeting USM meets once a month at the Veteran respond through email and Facebook. erans for $5 and to non-Veterans for $6. They encourage all students to join, in- They encouraged everyone to attend and 11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Resource Center in the Woodbury Campus Room 327, Luther Bonney Hall, Portland center to discuss fundraising, plan events cluding non-veterans. Jennifer Balser, a they were thrilled when nearly 100 stu- and talk about any issues concerning vet- sophomore English major and a non-veter- dents showed up, earning the VSO about an said, “they are very welcoming. I have $1000. Portland Events Board Weekly Meeting erans on and off campus. 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. The VSO aims to raise awareness about no military experience, and they accepted Other fundraising activities include a me.” According to Balser, the group mem- year-long bottle drive and selling t-shirts Conference Room, Woodbury Campus Center, veterans on campus, helping them to more Portland easily transition from military to student bers come from a variety of backgrounds and sweatshirts. Coming up in April, the and are a fun and eclectic group. VSO will hold their annual spring bar- and civilian life. Students for Enviornmental Awareness According to the USM website, the VSO members participate in several beque on the Portland campus. The butche events throughout the year. Group mem- and grocer in Scarborough, Meat House, and Sustainability (SEAS) Meeting VSO was established to create a safe place 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. for veterans to come together, to build a bers often get together for dinner or drinks. barbeques lunch, and students can buy a Five to ten people have participated in ice plate of food to support the VSO. Room 202, Payson Smith Hall, Portland community and to help them overcome the fi challenges associated with the transition. shing, camping and hiking trips as well. The VSO is currently deciding on a Matt Stewart, a sophomore Electrical They also have an end of semester party, day and time for their monthly meetings. Friday, February 1 Engineering major and the President of the and everyone is invited. Keep an eye on the USM events board for VSO, explains why he volunteered for the Stewart was new to USM and joined the updates on meetings and for upcoming “Inspired Leadership” by President Theo position. “It’s a combination of wanting to VSO in order to connect with people with events. 12:00 p.m. -1:00 p.m. see the VSO succeed, and I want to be able similar interests. “I’ve made life-long [email protected] Room 10, Bailey Hall, Gorham to help veterans on Campus.” friends out of it,” he said. Stewart believes @USMFreePress that as President he has the greatest chance Blacklight Dance 8:00 p.m. - 12:00 p.m. Hastings 1/2 Lounge, Gorham Senate votes in favor of saving Saturday, February 2 on complaints heard around the offi ce. case of the fall concert, which the Free Sidney Dritz Snow Tubing - Southern Maine Free Press Staff However, according to Kalloch, the sen- Press critiqued in our Oct. 15 issue, in the Outdoor Recreation ate felt that the timing was wrong. “Do I editorial “Real big fi scal responsibility.” 3:30 p.m. -10:30 p.m. think we’re going to need to replace them? However, the decision against spending USM student senate unanimously vot- Seacoast Fun Park ed down a proposal last Friday to spend Defi nitely,” Kalloch said, but went on to on supplies, which would be used specifi - $2,098 on new computers. explain that the student senate was expect- cally for the senate’s benefi t, comes at a Student Senate Chair Chris Camire, ing funding requests to come in soon from time when budget cuts continue to make Sunday, February 3 who made the proposal, was concerned the Gorham Events Board, since a lot of pecuniary prudence increasingly practical. that the computers were, at three or four student groups plan events for the spring. Some at the senate meeting spoke about Usm Theatre presents “The Zoo years old, growing a little slow. However, According to Kalloch, the senate does not setting an example of fi scal responsibility Story” and “The American Dream” student senator Andrew Kalloch said that want to repeat any mistakes. in the wake of the budget issues. 5:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. the proposed expenditure “seemed a bit The student senate does not have a per- Portland Stage Company Studio Theatre, fect record of expenditures for this scho- [email protected] lavish.” @USMFreePress 25A Forest Avenue, Portland Camire endorsed the proposal based lastic year, perhaps most notably in the Want your student group featured? Have a USM event for our calendar? For more events: Send an email at [email protected]. www.usm.maine.edu/events Comments or questions? Email us at [email protected]