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Tuition Set to Increase by 4.5°A> students, it will cost Sl,090 per pos1t1ons being created that are credit; hour. Moreover, fees and reflected in the recent increases. room and board has been raised Tuition often does increase to $12,140 to $13,310 depend­ each year. Henderson explains ing upon the residence hall. that the administration is work­ According to Paul Hen­ ing hard to keep these increases derson, Executive Director for as low as possible but that in or­ Student Financial Services, ''Al­ der to secure the future value of though tuition has increased, a UNE degree and to accommo­ UNE's tuition is still below -date both internal and external the average tuition charged by expenses, it is often inevitable. other private colleges and uni­ Given UNE's strong com­ versities in New England." mitment to financial aid pro­ Over the past five years, UNE grams, the university has in fact has kept tuition and fees below increased the financial aid budget the national average increase for for the 2012-2013 school year. private colleges and universities. Yet it is important to remem­ The university fully exam­ ber that each financial aid case ines its financial resources and is assessed individually; there­ future needs to ensure increased fore, this does not mean all stu­ BY CONSTANCE GLYNN sion on campus with the Board certain [UNE] remains competi­ costs are necessary and reason­ dents will receive an increase in Nor'easter Staff of Trustees and senior leadership. tive and delivers the high-quality able. Henderson explains that, their financial aid. Students are A couple of weeks ago, the and personalized education ex­ "These decisions are not easy and always encouraged to seek out­ According to the financial Board of Trustees approved pected from UNE." This high­ we understand the impact it may side assistance to help defray information tab of the UNE the tuition, fees and room and quality and personalized educa­ have on our families. Some of the costs. Student Financial Services website, "Students should expect board costs for the 2012-2013 tion is now going to cost students factors that contribute to an in­ is also available to help any stu­ annual increases in the cost of academic year and there has and their families over $42,000. crease in costs are based on costs dent with questions or concerns attending UNE since the univer­ been an increase in both rates. The tuition for the next aca­ UNE does not directly control. about financing their education. sity is subject to the same infla­ Over spring break, students re­ demic year has been increased For example, the increased costs Moral of the story: don't skip tionary pressures that affect the ceived a blanket letter from by 4.5% (about a half of a per­ in utilities, health care and other class. After all, for a three credit rest of society." The decision to President Ripich, stating the cent more than the increase last associated costs in running a uni­ class that meets twice a week, increase tuition and fees is made new approved numbers and that year) to $30,750 for full-time versity." There are also new proj­ you lose about 110 dollars worth each year after extensive discus- "any increase in costs is to make undergraduates. For part time ects under construction and new of education every time you skip. Limited Involvement Gould be "Detrimental to USG" BY CONSTANCE GLYNN or'easter Staff

Each spring, the Undergrad­ uate Student Government (USG) holds elections for the upcoming academic year. This process is nor­ mally met with excitement and sees ome competition between undergraduates who are looking to take over a position. However, this year that's not the case. There USG Banner is a shockingly low number of interested people and this is re- tal to the overall functioning of their input then the school will be experience." Further, the page Given the fear among the ulting in multiple positions be­ USG, and the vacancy is forcing forced to shift to a more faculty­ states that the group listens to USG members that they will ing left vacant. Ryan Kingston, the government to hold special orientated vision." "student questions and concerns, not increase the number of par­ the Class of 2012 Representative, elections for the President posi­ Mcllory, who is currently a and brings them up to the ad­ ticipants, and so they have taken has been a member of USG for tion and others this week. The sophomore, held the Mathemati­ ministration, faculty, and staff of initiative to make the student the past three years, and says that hope is that these special elec­ cal Sciences Representative posi­ the university, acting as a liaison body aware of the problem. Be­ tions will propel students to get there is always trouble transition­ tion for a temporary period last between them and the student yond the special elections that are involved and fill the empty spaces. year, which is just one of the many population." ing from year to year but this is by taking place this week, there are far the worse year yet that he has Heather Melloy, current positions beyond the Executive USG is a crucial student or­ advertisements and a list of open een. USG Vice President, says of the Council. Each class and each de­ ganization largely in part because positions outside their office in As of right now, the Execu­ lack of involvement and interest; partment is supposed to have a they have control over funding. Decary and information on their tive Council positions that are "If people don't join USG and representative on the government They review budget requests from facebook page. empty include President, tudent it continues to decline in num­ in order to act as a voice and a liai­ each club and organization and · r , enator, Public Relations bers then it can be detrimental son. There are also representatives are responsible for distributing 01iestions about the differ­ enator, and tudent ervices to the overall production of the for commuters, non-traditional money. Beyond this, they work ent roles and responsibilities of -enator {4 of the 9 E-Council Undergraduate Student Govern­ students, and the residence halls. closely with the administration in the government should be direct­ p itions). Since the switch, USG ment. This . chool takes pride in The USG facebook page de­ bringing student issues to a front ed to the office and all students ha had two students petition in its student involvement and in­ cribes the organization as: "USG and deciding on UNE policies. interested in running for a posi­ for the tudent Affairs and Public put in many aspects of what goes is a 'by the students, for the stu­ Given all this, it's imperative that tion should contact the office im­ Relations enator positions. on here at UNE. And if students dents' organization that strives to they have student involvement mediately. A President i obviously vi- aren't getting involved and giving better the UNE community and and participation. , EWS: FEATURES: SPORTS: A&E: OPINIONS: Rot2ractTrip, page 4 Men's Lacrosse, page 8 Articles continued, pages 2-3 Deidre's Pick ofthe Issue, page 10 Bleak Futures, page 12 Seville, page 5 Women's Lacrosse, page 8 Comm ncement, page 2 Scrivs, page 6 March Madness, page 9 Album Review, page 11 Everyday Citizen, page 13 Relay for Life, page 2 Dam de.st Things, page 7 lntramurals, page 9 Movie Review, page 11 The Beach, page 14 2 NEWS NOR'EASTER NEWS WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4, 2012 Wha't's Up UNE Chooses 2012 Commencement Speaker BY JOCELYN KOLLER ars" program. This program aimed with the Nor'easter Staff to reform the welfare model. It now helps to provide working Weather? The University of New Eng­ parents in Maine with more ac­ land announced on March 27 cess to education. The congress­ that the commencement speaker woman also served as CEO and TODAY for this year's graduation services National President of Common will be Chellie Pingree, Maine Cause, which is an activist group Mix of sun Congresswoman. Theodora that has almost 300,000 members and clouds. J. Kalikow will also be present at and 35 state chapters. The goal of Highs in the the commencement, and will be Common Cause is to support the low sos-and presented with an honorary Doc­ role of the citizen in regards to lows in the tor of Humane Letters degree. politics. The website for the non­ upper 30s. Chellie Pingree was the first profit group says that the organi­ TOMORROW woman to be elected to the Con­ zation was founded "as a vehicle gress in Maine's first Congres­ for citizens to make their voices Times of sun sional District. She was elected heard in the political process and clouds. as Congresswoman in 2008, after and to hold their elected leaders Highs in the serving four terms on the ·state accountable to the public inter­ upper 40s and Senate. She was especially ac­ est." Pingree will be awarded an lows in the tive during her role as a majority Honorary Doctor of Laws De­ women who have done great ser­ of Osteopathic Medicine, and the low 30s. leader from 1996 to 2000, dur­ gree at commencement as well. vice to the public and achieved College of Graduate Studies. This WEEKEND FORECAST ing which time Pingree helped Theodora Kalikow, the presi­ a high standard in their careers. year's commencement will be the to sponsor a bill concerning the dent of the University of Maine This year's commencement 177th ceremony for the university. Friday Times of sun pricing of prescriptions. The bill, at Farmington, will be awarded a will take place at 10AM on May Last year's commencement and clouds. MaineRX, created a legal stir that doctoral degree for her outstand­ 19 at the Cumberland County speaker was Congressman Mi­ eventually pushed the issue all the Highs in the ing service to Maine's educational Civic Center. The estimated num­ chael Michaud, and past speakers way to the U.S. Supreme Court. bers for this year's graduation in­ upper SOs and system. Kalikow was inducted for the university have included MaineRX was successful, and was into the Maine Women's Hall of clude 1,246 degrees (associate's, lows in the scientists, educators, former gov­ influential for other states across Fame in 2001, due to the positive bachelor's, master's, and doctoral). mid 30s. ernors, authors, senators, and the country aiming to create bills impact she has had on the state, The university's multiple col­ other notable figures. There is Saturday for lower prescription drug prices. particularly in relation to Maine leges will be represented, includ­ much anticipation surround­ Mix of sun In addition to her work on women. She is also a 2006 re­ ing the College of Arts and Sci­ ing this year's commencement and clouds. the MaineRX bill, Pingree also cipient of UNE's Deborah Mor­ ences, the Westbrook College of and the university is fortunate to Highs in the aided in the "Parents as Schol- ton Award, which recognizes Health Professions, the College have both Pingree and Kalikow. mid SOs and lows in the upper 30s. Relay for Life Participant Numbers Continue to Grow Sunday Occasional kier, Relay for Life faculty advisor, to the overall awareness of the showers pos­ said, "I am truly impressed by the event. Each wlnter sport spon­ sible. Highs in continued· dedication and hard sored "purple-out" games, where the upper 40s work of our students advocating people came dressed in purple and lows in for such a worthy cause. Relay and purple ribbons were handed is an event that the entire UNE the low 40s. out. They also held equipment community can rally around, Courtesy of weather.com races at these games. There was and take steps to do amazing a Pizza Hut night, where Pizza things in the fight against cancer." Hut agreed to give the Relay fund Relay for Life is being held in (t)n tfjis the gym on April 20 at 6PM until a percentage of the profit from 'REL that night during dinner hours. April 21 at 6AM. The event is Dis­ ];)al' in ney themed, with a "Wish upon a During "Paint the Campus Pur­ cure" slogan. Some of the laps will ple" week, there were purple rib­ be Disney themed, and will con­ bons tied around light-posts and lbistory ... COURTESY OFWIKlMEDIAORG sist of Disney songs being played, trees, purple baked goods sold, BY MEAGAN WHALEN to fight against cancer and raise Disney trivia, and much more. and many people dressed in out­ 1984 Nor'easter Staff money for the cause. Karl Koep­ A few of the lap themes rageous amounts of purple. There that are happening this year are pel, Relay for Life faculty advisor was also a flag football to';lI"nament Team theme, Disney couples, Nationally With Relay for Life quick­ says, "Relay for Life is an event held on the turf field, and many neon, heroes/villains, purple out, ly approaching, on April 20 that has truly captured the spirit teams competed. Each fundrais­ pajamas, and even an ice cream there are currently 381 par­ of UNE. The student committee er has been a success, with high sundae lap. Be sure to bring your ticipants, 58 teams, and over has put in a tremendous amount participation and money raised. Winston Smith Disney costumes, your neon S16,000 dollars has been raised. ofwork, and it has been a pleasure Although the event is quickly clothes, your purple clothes, your UNE started hosting Relay approaching, there is still time to in Orwell's "1984" to see the growth that the event pajamas, and an ice cream top­ for Life in 2007 and every year has seen. It has become a great ping. The Student Health Ad­ sign up online at relayforlife.org/ since then, there has been a growth begins his secret event for the UNE Community." visory Committee (SHAC) is unebiddefordme or at the door in participants; in 2007 there Relay for Life is an event also sponsoring a lap at 9PM. the night of Relay. The fee for diary were 180, and last year there were that gives the UNE community The Relay for Life committee signing up is S10, but if students 350 participants. Every year that a chance to celebrate the lives of has been working on planning the are interested in coming for part the participant number grows, survivors, remember and honor event since October, and has been of it and not walking laps on a Internationally it means that more and more of those who have been lost, and fight doing some really great and pro­ team, they can show up the night the community comes together back against cancer. Forrest Fin- ductive fundraisers that help add of Relay and stay until midnight. 1c ae rayns Looking for something NEW to do on campus? Why not write for the "B ene f:actors " pre- Nor'easter News? mieres in London Have your voice heard at the next GENERAL STAFF MEETING,

Court~ ofbrainyhistory.com TONIGHT (April 4th) at 7 PM in Marcil 202! WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4, 2012 NOR'EASTER NEWS NEWS 3 World News BY KATELYN KAULBACK Canada Announces the End of the Former President of Mexico Dies Nor'easter Staff Penny Former President of Mexico, Barbie is Going Bald On Thursday, Canadian of­ Miguel de la Madrid, died at the ficials announced that the Cana­ age of 77. He was only president After an online campaign dian penny will soon be taken out for six yelrs in the '80s, but left asking Mattel to make a bald of circulation. Finance Minister a lasting impression by creat­ Barbie Doll to support cancer Jim Flaherty said, "The penny is ing a free-market after a seri­ patients, the company has agreed a currency without any currency. ous economic crisis." He did to distribute the dolls to hospi­ Pennies take up too much space face harsh criticism due to slow tals. However, the dolls will not on our dressers at home, and far government response follow­ be available for retail sale. This too much time for small business­ ing an earthquake in Mexico has caused some scrutiny, with es trying to grow and create jobs." City, where 9,000 people were 15-year-old Olivia Rusk, who lost The Canadian penny costs 1.6 killed and the city was destroyed. her hair from her battle with Alo­ cents to make, and $11 million is Madrid's cause of death pecia, saying, "If you're wanting to lost every year producing pennies. has not yet been released. make a Barbie doll that's differ­ Production on the Cana­ (time.com) ent, and you're wanting to show dian penny will end in April, and kids who are different that they soon after they will no longer Tallest Man in the United States can be different, why not show be sent to financial institutions. Gets a Pair of Shoes it to normal kids so that they This leaves many asking whether can accept the different kids?" or not the United States will fol­ Igor Vovkivinskiy, the tall­ 16 surgtries for foot deformi­ After Reebok found out about Still, Mattel defends its deci­ low and cease production of US est man in the United States, ties and pain management. his situation, they decided to cus­ sion, saying they will "get the dolls penny. President Obama has pre­ has not been able to buy a pair To Vovkivinskiy's surprise, tom make shoes for him, free of directly into the hands of chil­ viously announced his wishes to of shoes since he was a teenager. he received over double the cost. So now the donations are dren who can most benefit from end the production of the penny, Now 29 and 7 foot 8 inches tall, amount of donations needed, not needed for the original rea­ the unique play experience." The since the US penny takes 2.4 Vovkivinskiy has not since had a next step of the online campaign cents to produce. Some people in pair of shoes that fit hi'in prop­ raising $37,000 from people he soning. It is not been announced is to p.ush for a bald GI Joe for the US like the idea of doing away erly. He started a website to get did not even know. He expressed what Vovkivinskiy will do with . boys, and people have high hopes with the penny while others cher­ donations for a personally made his gratefulness to everyone who the donated money but it suposed for this happening soon as well. ish its history and value too much. shoe that cost $16,000. In the donated and told of his surprise to be revealed soon to the public. (msnbc.com) (con.com) past five years, he has needed at some of the bigger donations. (msnbc.com) UNE Art Exhibit Shows Creative Side of Faculty and Staff BYJOCELYN KOLLER featured in the exhibit, includ­ campus enrollment was only 300 "I appreciate this opportunity not received a number of responses. Nor'easter Staff ing Garrett Edwards, Aurora students. She worked and volun­ only to show this side of myself, Noble said, "I received art sam­ Elmore, Michael Fillyaw, Ben­ teered for the college, but she has but to see the other side of my co­ ples from around 17 different staff The University of New Eng­ jamin Fogg, Patti Genest, Kim also been an avid quilter for over workers as well." Sadlier's chosen members. It was too much for land's latest art display, "Another Hatch, Liz Havu, Jeanne Innes, 25 years. Years ago, Sutton was in­ works were two photographs, one me to feature so I . had to decide Part ofMe,"ran from March 3 to Suanne Johnson, Jessica Davis vited to be featured on the Today titled "Dancing Tulips," which what would stay in the exhibi­ April 3 at the Campus Center on Knowlton, Lisa Lambert, Kath­ Show following 9/11, when she was previously featured in another tion. Next year there may be room the Biddeford campus. The exhibit erine McCarthy, Rick Miller, created a quilt depicting images art exhibition in Augusta as well. for more artists." Another faculty features multiple kinds of artwork Kathryn Ono, Kate Roy, Heather of the World Trade Center and The idea for the faculty and and staff exhibit seems to be on by the UNE faculty that is not af­ Sadlier, and Georgette Sutton. Washington, D.C. Sutton, who staff exhibit originated in No­ the horizon for next year. Sadlier filiated with the art department. One UNE staff member who is now 80-years-old, was able to vember of last year, when Diane says that she hopes seeing the ex­ These members of the UNE com­ contributed was Georgette Sut­ meet New York Mayor Rudy Gi­ Noble (UNE Campus Center munity have a passion outside of ton, who is the Lead Switchboard uliani through this experience. Curator and Adjunct Art Pro­ hibit will convince more faculty their workplace, which they pur­ Operator and was interviewed by Another faculty artist who fessor) began to ask staff if they and staff to participate next year, sue as means of a creative ,outlet. The Courier about her work. Sut­ was featured in the Courier ar­ would be interested. Noble had and to take note of how great the Artwork includes paintings, ton is an avid quilter, whose quilt ticle was Heather Sadlier, an edu­ heard rumors that UNE's staff value of having a creative out­ photography, needlework, quilts, "Log Cabin Heart"was on display. cation professor whose photogra­ was very creative and talented, so let is. Next year's show is highly and jewelry. More than a dozen Sutton has been a part of UNE's phy passion was

• Debit card found by 3/512012 • Response to a trou­ 3112112 • Qµestion of intoxi­ student in snow out­ bled Smoke Head cated student at Semi side Champlain Hall • Graffiti was found on • Found drugs and Formal dance sand box near Hills 3/9/2012 paraphernalia at the 3/212012 Beach Road Kiosk • Railing on steps was • Suspicious phone broken off and left on • Criminial trespass • Recieved one pair of calls 3/13/2012 deck and alcohol Ray Ban sunglasses • from Student Affairs 3/10/2012 • Avila fire drill • Security vehicle ac­ • Medical escort from Office cident Avila to Petts Health • Intoxicated persons • Student fell while Center 3/6/2012 causing disturbance long boarding near 3/15/2012 Kioskgate 3/4/2012 • Wire was cut in laun- • AC called for assis- • Received an iPod dry room in Siena tance in Featherman from Student Affairs • Call to Siena Hall for Hall Hall for unresnonsive lost and found WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4, 2012 4 NOR'EASTER NEWS FEATURES Rotaract in the Dominican ~epublic: Release the Hero Within Outreach360 adopts specific dis­ to how kindergarten works here advantaged neighborhoods and in the US. So if they have normal staffs a Neighborhood Center. school in the morning, they'll go Volunteers for the program are to the English Institute in the af­ housed at that community cen­ ternoons and vise versa. ter, and specialized educational I thif!k I can speak for the resources are available for them rest of the group when I say that to lesson plan and structure an these children changed our lives educational day for the children with their generosity and thank­ of the community they serve. fulness. The Dominican Republic We only needed one day is such a genuine, family-oriented to realize how important this country, and welcomed us wher­ program is to the people of the ever we went. There is such a Dominican, and how they have sense of respect from the commu­ made significant changes in the nity for all the Outreach volun­ lives of the people they serve. Our teers that Monte Cristi instantly first night we went to the town's felt like a home away from home community park dedicated to a for all of us. This program shows man who started an underground tangible success, and you can di­ rebellion when the country was rectly see where your donation under the rule of a cruel and money is going, whether it is used UNE students involved with Outreach360 murderous dictator. We had just to continue to build new school BY RACHEL HARRIS down there. But upon our arrival Throughout the world, chil­ barely entered the park when we buildings (which we saw while we Nor'easter Staff we were hit with the realization dren are born in disadvantaged were swarmed with children who there there), or saved up in order that the program we became a neighborhoods. Basic opportu­ wouldn't stop hugging us and just to make scholarships for graduat­ As college students we stress part of expanded far beyond our nities, especially educational op­ wanted to be played with. It was ing students who are going off to all the ti_me about how we struc­ expectations. portunities, are lacking. Because apparent that these kids were so college. ture our lives. We set endless Within the flourishing and of this, children reach adulthood thankful for what the program Outreach360 is such a well goals, time manage every minute colorful city of Monte Cristi is without the education necessary has given them, that even though organized program, and gave us of every day, and always worry a program named Outreach360, to be accepted to a good univer­ there are new volunteers that all an experience we will never about what we have to do next; started by one man who saw how sity, and without the vocational come in every week, they were forget. The impact that the pro­ it consumes our lives. And just much the Dominican needed training necessary to obtain a just as welcoming to all of us and gram and the Dominican people when you think that you've got outside support. The program skilled job. These children then wanted to spend as much time had on us was so profound that it all figured out, an opportunity was originally n~ed Orphan­ have no job or a low-paying un­ with us as possible; wh1ch was even before our trip was over we comes your way and completely age Outreach, and assisted an or­ skilled job, turn to crime or pros­ great, because we wanted to spend were already planning on when rearranges all your priorities. phanage in a rural, country town. titution to survive, have more all our time with them. we could return to volunteer After a year and a half of As the Orphanage Outreach children, and the dead-end cycle Every day we worked at the again. This trip was better than planning, weekly meetings, and volunteer program grew, more continues. With this information Boys and Girls English Institute what we Had ever expected, and multiple fundraisers, a group of and more volunteer effort was ex­ in mind, Outreach360's program which is an out of school pro­ has given us memories that will ten students from the Rotaract pended on disadvantaged neigh­ vision is to have a transformed gram, completely free, and open last a lifetime. I had a wonderful club finally boarded a plane for boring communities. The focus world in which every child is able for anyone who wants to join. time and I owe it all to my group the Dominican Republic for an was on education-English, lit­ to pursue a college degree or to be This is not a required part of their members: Jane Starke, Nick Du­ alternative spring break trip. Our eracy, and community health. To gainfully employed upon reach­ school, but many children sign up rand, Sam Cash, Kristin Morris, destination: Monte Cristi, a small more accurately represent their fog adulthood, enabling them to to take these classes because they Sam de Melim, Katie Day, Bryan coastal city close to the Haitian community efforts, Orphanage live a life of choice. They'd like are so eager to learn English and L'Heureux, Amanda Braithwaite, border. For months we thought Outreach began doing business to see each child become an ac­ expand their knowledge so one Lauren Nickerson, and of course we had our trip all figured out, as Outreach360 in 2011 because tive citizen, committed to serving day they can go to college. Chil­ our advisor Donna Gaspar Jarvis! and knew exactly what we were they now engage in every aspect those less fortunate, and be an dren in the Dominican onl_y go to going to be doing while we were of the town they are located in. active friend of the environment. school for half a day, very similar Website of the Week find ... speaking of that was there about yourself? I know that we ple's status updates on Facebook. and learn about people's habits. anyone who lost hours of their life talk a lot about what kind of pho­ Many people do their privacy Reading though some of playing with StumbleUpon from tos are out there and making sure settings and think they are all set these searches is very eye opening one of the previous columns? I that those do not reflect poorly with keeping certain information as to just how much people do sure did and I am still trying to upon yourself as so many employ­ away from the outside world. But truly share especially some things find where that time went. ers are looking at the different so­ how many people post an update that the public did not need to This week I am going to cial media forums to learn more in 'an emotional state that later know. get serious for a minute and talk about potential candidates. One they regret? This site will actually I challenge all of you out about some of the dangers of thing that I tell people is to think search people's updates and you there to keep this in mind when privacy and social media. How when you are putting up that can find out a lot of information you put together your status up­ many of you all have Facebook Facebook photo is, how would on people. That's right: people can dates because just think how easy pages and Twitter accounts and they feel ifit was attached to their see these statuses no matter what it is for someone to find you and aboutme pages and linkedin pag­ resume? I know that some of the your privacy settings are. digest all of your information. So BY THE TECH GUY es and dare I say it perhaps even photos that I have seen on Face­ Just a simple search for "Bid­ in closing the Tech Guy encour­ a MySpace account that they put book do not accurately represent Nor'easter Contributor deford" opened up a whole slew of ages all of you to think about in­ all different kinds of information some people. I also have asked comments and feedback. Every­ formation you put out there but about themselves on? I know that people to think, what would a Hey UNE Students! Tech­ thing from someone's reaction to continue to use social media for I have in the past put such things grandparent think he/she saw guy here with another exciting if people's fashion's at the Biddeford the connections and for the gen­ as my birthdate, where I am cur­ some of the photos in question? edition speaking about those hid­ Wal-mart to a house that is for eral sharing of information that rently living, and even my email den gems on the Internet that all Thinking about this I want sale in Biddeford to a whole lot might not be as revealing. After address. All of this information, to direct all of you to an intrigu-· of you students should be tak­ of comments of people's itinerar­ all, social media is quickly becom­ while as inoncent as it seems, can ing website called youropenbook ing your time studying and not ies for the past few days. It would ing a staple to our culture as we tell a lot about you to the outside that you can find at www.youro­ spending hours on end trying to pretty be easy to start following know it and can be a great tool if world. What are you portraying penbook.org that searches peo- people using their status updates it's used correctly. Don't ruin this. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4, 2012 NOR'EASTER NEWS FEATURES 5 Kickin' It With Kristin- Student Reflection Series:

BY KRISTIN ROBERT at the time (Pre-Pharm) and I erwise and to me that means a Decisions Nor'easter Staff didn't really attend many events lot. It's taken me three years, but BY COLIN LONGHURST they afford the latest version of I'm finally at the point I think I on campus. Sure I went to things Nor'easter Staff Rosetta Stone, but that didn't stop Spring Break is sadly over like Bingo and some of the APB need to be in terms of how con­ them! Trust me, you'll pick up all nected I am to the university. and now we are on the home movies, but I never really did any­ Ah Biddeford, the city with the Spanish you'll need in just a One event that I love is stretch. There are only six more thing for me and that is my one a double digit crime rate and a few weeks. Ketchin' up with Kate. If you weeks left for the year. I can't be­ biggest regret. This happens to so single digit graduation rate (kid­ Concern:"What if I don't like haven't been yet, GO. Kate St. lieve how fast this year has gone many first-years. The transition ding, I think) nestled right in the the food? Peter is hilarious and won't disap­ by. Which leads me to something from home to college is always southern tip of the state where a Answer: Now I know ev­ point you. She has guest "Stars" that I want to share with all of really rough, but I'm telling you marriage between cousins is only eryone loves the weekly cycle of each week and really tries to get you, especially the underclass­ that it is always easier if you get a genetic counseling session away Decary's four different meals, but the audience involved. She is a men. I don't how many of you involved right away. It's especially (not kidding, unfortunately). If you really have nothing to worry important to join something that HUGE fan of Ellen DeGeneres know, but I am a Junior Med Bio/ you're like me, which you may not about. Your Senora (host mom) and is doing a great job at as­ Pre Physicians Assistant Major, makes you happy and connects to be, the thought of spending more will prepare you homemade meals piring to be like her. This week and to me it's very scary that I something you're really passion­ time in Biddeford than you have every single day you're there. But ate about. Looking back, I realize she discussed bullying, which is am going to be a senior next year. to probably leaves you looking up if you really hate it that much, this would have helped clear up a huge crisis effecting America Thinking back on my past to the sky and asking "Why me don't worry because they have some of those days where I didn't right now. She has also inter­ three years here, there are so many God, why me?" Burger King, McDonalds and really enjoy myself or the school. viewed the Chairs of the Relay things that I wish I had done that Now don't get me wrong, I Domino's right there in the city. My sophomore year for Life Committee. If you ap­ now I don't have the chance to do. I love the friendly Biddeford Wal­ Concern: I've never traveled branched out a little bit more. I proach her with something that I wish I had decided that I wanted Mart greeters and the drab skies alone before; I don't know ifl can to switch my major earlier, I wish made new friends, I was an Ori­ you want to get out there she will of UNE, but when sophomore do it. I had studied abroad, I wish that entation Leader, got a work study do her best to reference it. Who year rolled around, I knew I had Answer: · Conveniently, I had gotten involved earlier. This job, and I participated in a lot knows, she may even invite you to get out of here. Having re­ you're blessed with being fully third regret is quite possibly my more on campus events. I began on her show as a guest. She also cently returned from a semester fluent in the world's most ubiq­ biggest. I want to tell all of you to go to the comedians and musi­ has a wonderful Trivia segment abroad, I was asked to write this uitous language, English! · Don't about the road I took in terms of cians held by APB each week. I co-hosted by Area Coordinator article to spark interest in UNE's worry, in most all of Europe it is a UNE involvement in hopes that still wasn't as involved as I wish Karl Koeppel. She gives away study abroad programs. Being job requirement for people work­ some of you will see how much I had been. This year, I took the tons of prizes including the cov­ said, choosing to study abroad ing at train stations or airports to better off I am right now than initiative and joined two clubs eted Ketchin'up with Kate t-shirt. is a big decision and shouldn't be fluent in English, so you can I was my first two years here. that really interested me. I joined Kate's show is one of the be taken lightly. So in order to do it! My first year I was very re­ ROTARACT and Relay for Life. newer events on campus and is help with the decision, I'll ad­ Concern: I don't want to miss served and I didn't really branch Both clubs offered things that I one of several ways anyone can get dress some concerns that students out on anything at UNE. out much. I stayed with one am truly interested in and so far involved. It doesn't matter if you may have when deciding whether Answer: Ha! Like what?­ group of friends and did what I have enjoyed them immensely. are a first-year, sophomore, junior or not the Spanish study abroad cops busting parties, the Big Big they did. I didn't join any clubs, I have met a lot of new people or senior: get involved. Because program is for them: Event, 'Bingo' nights? I ' mean other than the one for my major that maybe I wouldn't have oth- trust me, these four years fly by. Concern: I just love Thanks­ there really isn't much to miss giving so much; I don't know if out on when it comes down to it. I can spend it in a country that When you come back, here's how doesn't even celebrate it. the conversation is going to go: Student Health Corner Answer: The average Ameri­ "How was UNE last semes­ can lives for 78 years, I don't think ter, did I miss anything?" BY CHERRYBAKER on mental and physical health. depression can't just pull them­ you'll regr~t spending .013 of "Did you ever! They have Nor'easter Contributor Anxiety is a normal reaction to selves together. If you are expe­ your Thanksgivings abroad. Reese's Puffs twice a month now stress .. It helps you deal with riencing any of the above symp­ Concern: I can't get enough instead of once!" You are all now on the tense situations: study harder for toms, here are a few quick tips. American girls/boys! 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Depression is very different counselors, family and friends. point. unfortunately, I don't have an an­ But if these feeling continue for from the occasional blues we all Stay active by geting regular ex­ Concern: I can't speak any swer. a long time or interfere with life's experience. Depression can in­ ercise to help relieve stress and Spanish! Regardless, I highly recom­ daily activities, it's time to look at terfere with the way you sleep, improve your moods. Visit the Answer: From 1836-1914, mend studying abroad to any stu­ them in a more detailed way. eat, feel about yourself, and how health center and/or counseling. over 30 million people immi­ dent who possibly can. Although Stress is the body's response you live your life. Depression can Also, never ignore any thought of grated to the United States. They some may like it more than oth­ to any demand or pressure. 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I usually have no when you give me the freedom to for the upcoming year, as whoever failed to tell me what this pay­ trouble whatsoever coming up voice my opinion, and plus, part wrote the friendly letter tried to ment was being invested in. All with things to discuss in my ar­ of being an American citizen is sugarcoat the fact and state some­ I am saying is, if you're going to ticles that most are able to relate my right to complain So I open thing along the lines of the fact spend the time and money to to. the letter and read as it begins to that our schools annual cost is send out thousands of e-mails As I sat down with a pad and inform me of the obvious fact that "well-below" the national aver­ and some letters to inform us stu­ paper to brainstorm ideas for this our school has spent a substantial age. dents that we are being heckled week's edition of According to amount of time and effort in the It is one thing to write and for more money, at least tell us Scrivs, I thought to myself that past few years to expand and add tell me that I have to take out why. I have inevitably hit the wall; the many wonderful amenities to the more loans to pay for the ridicu­ Like I said at the beginning wall that I have finall}!' run out of UNE community. lously high tuition costs as it is, of this rant, I am sure I will get things to talk about. For those of Then I get to the real pur­ but I find it disrespectful (for la<;k some beef for my questionable you who know me, that doesn't pose of the letter. which reads of a better word) to claim that our antics, but to be quite honest, seem remotely possible; which something along the lines of school rates are among the lower this is something that really ag­ you are actually correct. Because "For all returning undergraduate portion of further education in­ gravates not just me, but many of just when I thought that my brain students, beginning in the next stitutions. What list is this from? my fellow peers, and I truly be­ had completely run out of things fall semester, all students will be But what really grinded my gears lieve that so!Ileone should explain BYSTEVESCRIVENER to complain about, I looked over required to submit a $100 re­ was the $100 re-admission fee. in further detail just what all the Nor'easter Staff and saw that there was a letter admission fee." Okay, so without First of all, I already got ac­ money I'm spending is going to­ from the wonderful people at the and stholarships or financial aid, cepted into the university once wards and why I need to suddenly I have been a member of the Financial Aid office. it costs over $40,000 a year to at- and nowhere in. the letter did it pay a re-admission fee. Ketchin' Up With Kate 13 Thi ngs To I have learned through this ex­ taught in school, and I just kept it Do When the perience thus far. I am also be­ as a side job. yond excited about the tips and Bringing my personality to Weather's Nice support I have received from my The Hang every Thursday is an BY STEVE SCRIVENER peers. When the show was first absolute pleasure. I always tell Nor'easter Staff brought up as an idea, I thought my friends and family that I en­ about how I could continue to joy making people happy because This column is meant to pro­ keep peopl~ interested week by it makes me happy. Happiness is vide other students with excuses week, and I have come to learn kind of contagious if you ask me. why, reasons for, solutions to, that people enjoy what I have to It is also something that is hard etc typical things. For this issue, say when I am just being myself to keep to oneself, therefore, a we are featuring 13 inexpensive Ever since I was in the fifth show like Ketchin' Up With Kate things to do when it's nice out­ grade I have loved to make people is perfect for someone like me. I side. Knowing · that everyone at laugh. I came into school on ca­ enjoy the willingness of my peers UNE is on a tight budget and reer day as a comedian. Frankly to come on and talk about events the weather is getting nicer with at the time I wanted to dress up happening on campus, I enjoy the each passing day, this list should as a Girl Scout leader, because audience participation, I enjoy be very helpful. Spring fever has that is what I wanted to be when how serious everyone takes the hit and you should get outside I grew up. I thought again and Twitter competition. Well I guess ASAP and start checking things realized I had been kicked out of I just enjoy it all down to the very off! Just don't skip class to do any Girl Scouts a week before, so that last detail. of this; we're not completely done dream was quickly crushed, but Last week we had Veneran­ yet. If you'd like to have your top that is completely different story. da Kirway on to get the crowd 13 heard, send your list to eic@ A comedian was the second best pumped up for Culture Fest, as noreasternews.com to be pub­ thing to being a Girl Scout leader well as Chris Booth to speak lished. Enjoy! after all. As a Girl Scout leader, about one of her favorite things you get all the Girl Scout cook­ ever; cats. This week, I am having I. Wear flip-flops. BY KATE ST. PETER say that things have gone pretty ies you want (or so I thought) and a representative of Earth's Eco Nor'easter Staff smoothly. I have my own t-shirts as a comedian you get to make to come on and talk about Earth 2. Rollerblade. thanks to APB, I have dedicated people laugh (at you or even with Month as well as an exclusive per­ Just one month ago I started friends and faculty who come ev­ you). They're both pretty good ca­ formance by me and my hype boy! 3. Play wiffleball. my own talk show: Ketchin' Up ery single week, and my mom is reers but I think comedy is for me. So as you can see, there's more to With Kate. Four weeks into the more proud than ever. As I grew up, I learned that com­ the show than just entertainment. 4. Go for an ice cream. show, I think it is pretty safe to I am so grateful about what edy wasn't something they exactly There's a lot of great informa­ tion, and it's not always limited to .5. ~owcase the gurni. what's going on around the UNE :--:...... community. Sometimes I take on 6. I-lit the beach. i Win a $10 gift card to ! world issues, just like Ellen does Math Problem of the Issue! i the Windward cafe! £ in her show. So whether you want 7. Play fournqaure and/ or hop­ to learn, laugh, make fun of me, !!Cotch. '"----....: . or win a great t-shirt, come to The Math Oub Meeting The Problem: On 4/10/2012- Dr. Kolibalwill be here to Hang every Thursday night at 8. Call up your buddy and 90 for a What does the below expression equal? discuss: 9:30 and join in the fun. drive. Mathematr:af ideas underlying medical data ana¥­ s,s· Stcrhasti: data As always be sure to follow reoulllrization us on Twitter at@KetchUpWith­ 9. U!!ten to Kenny. Univ. of Southam Mssissippi Kate, Facebook with UNE Ac­ In Oecary Function Room 2 al 5:31 tivities Programming Board, and 10. Eat fried dough and greagy Food will be provided Youtube at krstpeter! You are all pizza. awesome, and please send in any To submit ywr emy. e-mail rbedstrom@une edu your arawa- and we 'Problem Submission' in suggestions you may have for the II. Clean your car. tbe subject line The wmner of the Gft Can! will be selected at r.mdom from al! comet solutions show! and notified by e-mail One subrm= per pmoc only Please. entnes from students only! The w,muag entry will be selected Monday, April 161h at 4 p m 12. Walk your dog (or cat). Peace, Love & Applesauce 13. Ab!!orb the natural ray!!. 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BY DANIELLE CROPLEY "First cousins? Kinda creepy. "I used web MD it says I have "It was a dorm room which "Most people don't like fumes Nor'easter Staff Brothers and sisters? either the plague or heart is kind of like being homeless coming from carpets ... YAY REALLY creepy." b urn. " but not." carcinogens!" Spring Break has come and passed, so now we are in the re­ "Now I'm not suggesting you "Yes, you like friends, but not maining five weeks of the semester. "I am stuck in 60's hell." For many, this just means that we raise a serial murder... " the Facebook kind. They're have five more weeks of pushing "Grad students and single different." through until we survive finals, but wide trailers were made for "Puritans being an extreme for others this is the last five weeks each other." form of Protestantism, in case "The average age of death was of undergrad, ever. Now, for those you haven't met any lately." 60-62 so ifyou reach 65 they're looking to leave UNE very soon, ''Always be careful of people like 'Oh! Good job!'" whether to pursue other academic endeavors or to take time off from who say God has asked them "I don't do anything interest­ school, are aware that wherever they to do something." ing, let alone 146 characters of "Especially teenagers, they're go the words of their very wise pro­ interesting." crazy, they're spastic, they all fessors are bound to follow them. ''Additionally, not everything profile as serial killers." Now, sometimes these words are needed to have cheese." "Try not to kill people, we'll not pieces of life-saving wisdom, start there." Hopefully you've found a little but rather the odds and ends that nugget of happiness to carry with made the last few years extra mem­ s stu ents we spen ours upon ours in e assroom, stening to our pro essors ecture on a out w a you, not only for the rest of the se­ orable. So, for this week's batch e need to know. At any point during these hours have you thought to yourself that you just couldn't believ mester, but for many years to come. of quotes, try to find something hat came out of your professor's mouth? Often times do you find yourself wondering how exactly what the Every day is a chance to learn some­ that you can carry with you even aid was relevant to the lecture? If you said yes to at least one of these questions, it is likely that your professors sa thing new and spread the words of after you say goodbye to UNE: e darndest things and you should write these random and obscure gems down. By doing so, your anonymo UNE's fine educators. Just think of rofessor quotations could appear in upcoming issues of the the Nor'easter News. Don't pass up the chance to shar how the ridiculous things we say as "I'm all about the snobby mas­ omething funny that your professor said; these things are priceless. If you would like to add a quote to thi students must stick with them even lumn, contact EIC, Danielle Cropley, at [email protected]. after we're done and gone! .terpiece theatre stuff." UNE Safe Space Training Don't Panic! SAFE SPACE 1alvers1\vEj5'..'fiJP-ril' I www.une.edu • (207) 602-2461 The UNE Safe Space program is a type of training put on by Multicul­ tural and Diversity Services to help students understand the challanges and experiences of LGBTQpeople. The goal of this program is to in­ crease the presence of allies (both faculty and student) in order to form an educational community that accepts all people, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or any other difference. After being trained through a series of self-reflective exercises, discussions, and interactive activitie~, the following individuals are to be identified as Safe Spaced trained, as signified by the Safe Space sign placed on their doors: ·

Nick Adriance Drew Ramsay Harmony Bell Sarah Roberge So ... you did not get the building/ suite you wanted? Brianna Bisesti Hillary Rozenas Amanda Braithwaite Michael Sang So ... you did not get with the roommates you wanted? Mathew Brown Sara Shea Vernon Chan Danielle Smerald You are on the waitlist? Heather Coleman Cassandra Smith Katie Collier Kayla Smith Danielle Cropley Kate St. Peter Don't Panic! Miriah Dinwiddie Howard Theberge • Brendan Emanuel Devyn Thomson Come to the Office of Residential Education and Housing in East Hall on Perri Fine Ashley T omaswick Friday, April 6, 2012 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and complete a Room Change Constance Glynn Kayla Triplett Form. Kyle Hong Matthijs van den Berg • If your whole suite is looking at switching each one of your roommates must Elyse Johnson Jessica Woodworth Jennifer Kellner Mariah Colby complete the form. Ryan Kingston Sara Swift • If you are looking to get into a specific suite the Room Change Form needs to be Veneranda Kirway Alyssa Funke signed by the roommates you want to live with. Erik Koehne Katelyn Buttler Jocelyn Koller Cherry Baker The Office of Residential Education and Housing works every day to make spots Erika Kovacs Mary Sibley available for you. Rebecca Linder Barbara Shuman • We work all summer to try to make these room changes happen. While this Joselle O'Brien Sandra Green Daniel O'Gorman Shawn Keough process can create anxiety please note that we will work with you. Jessica Perkins Amanda Eiklor • The Office of Residential Education and Housing invites anyone with questions to Brett Peterson Jack Hadlich contact us at 207-602-2272 or [email protected]. Anthony Preissler WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4, 2012 NOR'EASTER NEWS SPORTS Men's Lacrosse Heads into Midseason both teams. ards 35-20 to end with a game Higginbottom put in his first goal The final quarter started off winning score of seven to Wen­ of the season followed shortly by with a pair of goals from the Co­ tworth's three. Senior Nate Por­ a goal a piece from Pennacchio lonials that put them five points ter made eight saves total during and Tyler Thomas. above UNE. The Nor'easter's his 60 minutes in the goal. Gross The hosts remained at two tried to fight back but were only started the scoring again, this p~ints until the final period when able to score in the last few min­ time with an unassisted goal that they answered back to Nick Gross' utes of the game. Junior Tyler would end up being the only one two unassisted points with one of Thomas made his 19th goal of the scored for either team in the first their own. By that time though, season with 2:34 left to play and period. it was too late and Big Blue went senior Derek Arnold scored his Wentworth's Steve Glover home with the victory. first goal of the season with only scored twice during the next peri­ A conference match against nine seconds left in the game, od but the Leopards were unable Roger Williams and a non con­ bringing the end result to an 8-5 to pull ahead thanks to Dylan ference match against Colby were decision in the host's favor. Thomas' goal off an assist by se­ up next on the schedule for Big The Nor'easters did add to nior Mike Pennacchio. The 2-2 Blue. The team hopes to improve their wins in a conference match tie stayed unbroken until the last on· its record as it heads into the up against Wentworth a few days few minutes of the third quarter home stretch with a home game later. UNE out shot the Leap- when UNE first-year Shamus against Nichols on April 7.

D O'GORMAN,NO~NEW'o The three New York UNE Lacrosse players come back home to help lead UNE win at Manhactcn College

BY DEANNA BAUMERT including two from Colonials se­ Nor'easter Staff nior Ryan Gillis. Senior Dylan Thomas put in his tenth goal of As the men's lacrosse team the season unassisted to bring the heads into the middle of the first period score to 3-2 to the season, they are fighting to keep host's advantage. their record a·winning one. UNE senior Matt Ander­ The Nor'easters were dealt son found the net within the first their fourth loss of the season couple minutes of the second pe­ when they went up against West­ riod to even the score up but Gil­ ern Connecticut on March 24 in lis made sure that Western Con­ an away contest. UNE sopho­ necticut stayed on top by scoring more Nick Gross scored the first all three of his team's second pe­ goal of the game off an assist by riod goals. classmate Mike Allan followed by The third period saw no goals three Western Connecticut goals, and a total of three saves between The entue UNE Team celebrating their v;ctory over Manhatten College

Women's Lacrosse Earns Seventh Win of the Season UNIVERSITY OF . lll NEWENGLAND BY ADRIENNE CHASE finish off the game with four needed to be settled in overtime midfielder Haley Carey with Career SeMees Nor'easter Staff goals. before the Nor'easters would pull four goals and three assists. Both teams picked up their out the 15 to 13 "W". Han­ After this week's perfor­ On March 27, the Nor'easters offensive attack in the second half nah Tavella would provide the mances, sophomore defense Jo­ Please join Biddeford (6-2) matched up against the yet it was Nor'easters who ended offensive spark for the Nor'easters hanna Currier was recognized New England College Pilgrims up on top winning the game 21 in the game with six goals and two as Defensive Commonwealth Campus Career Services (2-3) in a non-conference skir­ to 11. This was the Big Blue's assists on the night, including the Coast Conference of the week. at our next event! mish on the Big Blue Turf This fifth straight win bringing their game tying goal that would send Currier had nine caused turn­ was the second game for UNE season total to seven. Other key the match into OT as well as the overs as well as six ground balls after coming back from their suc­ contributors to the Nor'easters game winning goal. Other goal after UNE's two wins versus cessful Florida trip over Spring victory were junior midfielder/ scorers for the Nor'easters were UMass Dartmouth and Curry Cash Course Break, where they would pick attack Cara Cole, who had five Senior midfielder Jesalyn Dvorak College. Budgets for Beginners up two victories versus Franklin goals and four assists on the af­ with three goals, Jenna Barton The Big Blue will ·now look Pierce and UMass Dartmouth. ternoon, as well as first year mid­ with three goals, Emily Lodge to continue their win streak with Freshmen to Seniors In the first half of the game fielder Rachel Schwaner who with one goal, Nicolle Steel with a handful of Commonwealth the Big Blue got off to a quick added three goals, and first-year one goal, and Nikki Smith with a Coast Conference games in a start, scoring two goals within midfielder Nikki Smith with two goal. Curry's leading scorers were row. It is expected they will be the first four minutes of the game goals. Senior attack Jenna Bar­ sophomore defense Mel Brickey adding more wins during this Learn basic tips for before the Pilgrims would answer ton and junior midfielder Emily with five goals and sophomore time. with one of their own. By the Lodge rounded out the No'r'easter managing your end of the half UNE was cruis­ scoring with one goal apiece. New ing by the Pilgrims, leading the England College goal scorers hard earned money! game nine to three. Leading goal were first year attack Christine scorer for the first half for the Belanger with four on the eve­ Nor'easters was sophomore attack ning, as well as junior defense Tuesday, Aprll 1O Hannah Tavella, who scored three Meredith Merce, sophomore goals and would later add four midfielder Eleni Hatsis, and se­ S:Oo-6:00 PM more before the game closed out, nior midfielder Chantale Lacroix, bringing her season total to forty who each contributed one goal to goals. ew England College se­ the Pilgrim total. Questions? nior midfielder Amanda Naimie In UNE's first conference scored two out of the three goals game this season they faced off bccareerservlceS®une.edu scored in the first half, and would against Curry College, which COURTESY OF UNE ATHLETICS or 207·602·2096 WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4, 2012 NOR'EASTER NEWS SPORTS 9 Early Upsets in March Madness

BY DEANNA BAUMERT ils took on lower seeded Lehigh Nor'easter Staff but the Mountain Hawks pulled off a five point win that shocked 1his year's March Madness many a viewer and messed up started off with a truly Wild Fri­ many a bracket. They became only day that saw upsets popping up the sixth team in tournament his­ left and right. tory to pull off this feat, the fifth One of the biggest upsets of being Norfolk State who had se­ the second ro~nd happened in cured a ticket to the third round Omaha, Nebraska. Seeded 16th earlier in the day. But, like their in the West, Norfolk State man­ counterpart out West, this success aged to out score #2 Missouri by a was short lived. narrow margin of two points. The Xavier, who entered the tour­ two teams were never more than nament as a #10 seed, knocked eight points away from each other Lehigh out of the running and and even went into the last half rode into the Sweet 16 with a 70- tied 38-38. Mizzou sophomore 58 victory against the Mountain Phil Pressey had a chance to put Hawks. The Musketeers went in a winning three pointer at the up against #3 Baylor later in the very last second but it just was not next round of the tournament and meant to be. had another 70 point game. Un­ Two days later, the Spartans fortunately for them, Baylor was went up against the seventh seed­ not about to give up a spot in the ed Florida Gators but Florida re­ Elite Eight and ended the game fused to be pulled into the slew of with 75 points. upsets and demolished Norfolk. Also falling victim to the up­ The outlook was bleak for the un­ set madness on Wild Friday were derdogs from the start with the Midwest teams Michigan and versity. It was anyones guess as East until the third round when belonged to #1 Kentucky and #4 Gators reaching 47 points by the Temple. #4 Michigan fell 65-60 to which team would advance to #6 Cincinnati earned a spot in the Louisville in the first game and end of the first halfwhile Norfolk against the #13 Ohio Bobcats in the next round against #1 ranked Sweet 16 by sending #3 Florida the #2 teams from both the East wasn't even able to pull off 20. Nashville, a game that belonged North Carolina. Most would not State home. Their 62-56 win was and Midwest, Ohio State and Florida continued to build on it's entirely to · the Bobcats after D.]. have foreseen either one getting not a predictor of the round to Kansas, in the second game. double digit lead throughout the Cooper sunk a three pointer with far enough to land a spot in the come though, when they went up So, even though the final last half, ending with an 84-50 9: 13 left in the first half. Sweet 16 but in the end it was #13 against fellow Ohio team, the #2 rounds managed to move their win that took them to the Sweet Later the same night, the #5 Ohio who claimed the spot. The seeded Buckeyes. Ohio State took way toward normalcy, the top 16 against #3 Marquette, who Temple Owls were defeated by resulting match up went more the win and found their way into teams that remained after the they beat by 68-58. #12 South Florida in a 58-44 up­ predictably though, with North the Elite Eight and then pro­ early upsets still had to do plenty Meanwhile, the South was set that added further frustrations Carolina taking the win 73-65 to ceeded to destroy #1 Syracuse's of damage control to hold onto experiencing their own upsets to bracket lovers everywhere. The land a spot in the fifth round of dreams of a spot in the Final Four their hopes of being the victors of between their #2 and #15 teams. next round pitted tqem_ against the tournament. · by earning a seven point victory. March Madness 2012. The ever popular Duke Blue Dev- fellow troublemaker Ohio Uni- No upsets were seen in the The coveted Final Four spots

Good Start for Softball lntramurals: All Access BY DEANNA BAUMERT The Tuesday · after spring BYTRAVIS CARIGNAN Nor'easter Staff break brought a conference Nor'easter Staff opener against Gordon Col­ Spring break was a great lege, a double header that UNE Indoor Soccer playoffs way for the UNE women's soft­ dominated in. The first game was started on April 1, 2012 with 16 ball team to kick off their season. called after six innings with Big teams competing for an intramu­ The team began its season with a Blue leading the Fighting Scots ral championship t-shirt. The top win against Ohio Wesleyan at the 8-0. First year Kelly Reid pitched four teams in the tournament are Gene Cusic Collegiate Classic in the first shut out ofher college ca­ "Real Storm'', "The Dubes", "One Fort Meyers during spring break. reer with six strikes while eight of Touchables", and "Da Monsters". The 4-3 victory was made pos­ her teammates managed to score The first two rounds were played sible by a run a piece from seniors for the Nor'easters. Included in on the 1st and the final four is t1t10n with "Christina's Crew" co-sponsoring a few more events Maegen Johnson and Ashley Gott the group were Gott, Brigham, scheduled for April 15, 2012. taking the win 2-1. The cham­ this semester with the Health & and juniors Casey Brigham, and and sophomore Kirstyn Tracey. The complete Water Polo pionship team was led by Chris­ Wellness Education Department. Megan Gauger. On the pitcher's Tracey also scored during the playoffs were also played on April tina Sass, and Matt Libman. They are trying to hold a ten­ mound, Julie Bigelow struck out second game, which ended with 1, 2012 with 7 teams compet­ 5v5 Basketball has com­ nis tournament at Clifford Park one. The win was fofiowed by a a 7-4 win for the women to give ing for an intramural champi­ pleted two weeks of competi­ in Biddeford and the tentative loss against St. Olaf later in the them an overall win on the night. onship t-shirt. The top seed in tion with 16 men's teams and 8 date is April, 21. Look for flyers day with a score of five to nine. UNE took both a win and the tournament, "Krazy Killer women's teams playing each other around campus for more infor­ March 18 was a good day for a loss against Endicott on April Koalas", went undefeated dur­ throughout the week in the Cam­ mation. In addition, the group the team with two wins includ­ 1st. The first game of the double ing the regular season and re­ pus Center Gym. In the women's is also co-sponsoring 11 vs. 11 ing one shutout aga.i!l$t UMass header was a 5-1 win for the ceived a first round bye in the league, "Kicks N' Hoops" leads Soccer taking place April 23-26 Dartmouth. Bigelow pitched the Nor'easters. The only person to single elimination tournament. the standings with a record of 4-0 on the Barbara Hazard Field 2. shutout and gained her second make it home for the Gulls was The Pond Hockey playoff and close behind them is "Dream Students should contact sfc@ win of the season. The second in­ junior Jocelyn Russo who ran in tournament was played at MHG Team" at 3-0. Similarly, "Cleve­ une.edu or [email protected] ning was the most successful for from second base after her team­ Ice Centre in Saco on Saturday land Rippers" (4-0) and "Pippen for rules, sign-up documents or the team with three singles from mate hit a pitch from Kelly Reid March 10. "Leadership 2" led by Ain't Easy" (3-0) are both sitting more information. Recent news first year Gabrielle LaRoche and during the top of the third. Reid Russ Simms and Ty Little took ·at the top of the men's league. and updates on how to join In­ sophomores Jessica Potter and managed to strike out nine Endi­ home the championship t-shirts Intramural Sports is co­ tramural Sports can be found on Ali Stanley followed by a couple cott players during the game. The after defeating a tough "Team 1" sponsoring a Billiards and Table Facebook, Twitter, or our web site of RBI singles from Gott and second game only saw two UNE team led by Derek Dwyer. The Tennis Tournament with APB on the bottom of the Athletics first-year Adrienne Chase. The players score, junior Erin Grover Broomhall tournament took place on April 7 from 5-8PM in The page. E-mail us at intramurals@ end result was a 5-0 win for UNE. and sophomore Lauren Rousseau. Saturday March 31st at MHG. Hang and MPR's. Tourna­ une.edu, or stop by the intramural The women finished out their Gott's performance in the Top seeded "Breadsticks" hope to ment winners will win a cham­ office located in the office in the spring break with three more beginning of the season has repeat their championship per­ pionship t-shirt. Free food fitness center and talk with one wins and three more losses, com­ earned her recognition from the formance from the last two years will be provided at the event. of the staff members who will be ing home with a record of 6-4. CCC as Player of the Week. but faced some difficult compe- Intramural Sports will also be more than happy to assist students. 10 NOR'EASTERNEWS WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4, 2012 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Deidre's Pick of the Issue: Res Hall Recipe Megan Grumbling Poetry Reading Wonders Wells. He was sort of your won­ about is a former Reverend who PB 'Nana Cream Bites derful wise-ass Mainer maverick­ convinced a bunch of people to BY DEIDRE DICKER of-all trades, and knew everything believe and invest in a scheme to Nor'easter Staff I hesitate to even call this a recipe, about the trees, woods, granite, extract gold from seawater up in Let's face it. Ramen gets old. as it's so basic it's really more of a junkyards, etc of where I grew Lubec, Maine, in 1897-8." Even if it is only S0.18 a meal, it's guide. These cold morsels of nom­ up, and I originally intended to Megan's reading will be a now time to let your late room write an oral history about him (I fantastic introduction to her po­ ness contain the trifecta of flavor: study snack evolve into something have background in oral history, etic style, and also a can't-miss banana, peanut butter and choco­ more lively. We want to give your ethnography, and journalism) opportunity to experience pieces late. You can always substitute a old recipes some jazz and your pick­ different nut butter. and the land of my hometown. from her third manuscript that me-ups some pizzazz. So send us We hung out once a week dig­ have never before been revealed recipes that can be made in the resi­ Ingredients: ging a well, walking in the woods, to the public. Her work has been dent hall, and all your Easy Mac ex­ 2 large bananas sneaking good white rocks out of published in Poetry, The Iowa hausted classmates will thank you. 1/4 cup nat,ural peanut but,ter somebody's back yard, etc. Soon I Review, Crazyhorse, The Antioch Here are this issue's recipes, but feel 1/2 cup choco,late chips realized I had a strong connection Review, The Southern Review, free to improvise and experiment BY DEIDRE DICKER with him, with what he knew, and Memorious, and other journals. with the ingredients. Be sure to 2 tbsp-1/4 cup milk of choice Nor'easter Staff with how he lived, and I knew She's been awarded with the Rob­ email us at [email protected] that what I wrote would have ert Frost Award from the Robert to tell us what you think and send Directions: Clear your schedules for to be verse, instead. Frost Foundation alongside the in more recipes. Bon appetit! 1. Line a cookie sheet with waxed Wednesday, April 11 from 12:00 "Dwelling" is a collection Poetry Foundation's Ruth Lilly paper or parch,ment. Slice ba­ - 2:00 PM. Megan Grumbling based loosely around ideas of how Poetry Fellowship, which Megan Thin Mint Trifles nanas into coins about 1/2-3/4 will be sharing her poetry in a we dwell -- how we exist, for ex­ described as "a $15,000 year-long inch thick. Spread a little dollop reading at the Bush Center Board ample, inside a body, a neighbor­ fellowship for writers 30 and un­ Ingredients: of peanut butter on top of each Room on the Biddeford Campus, hood, an apartment, a relationship der." In other words, she's created 1 1A oz Jello Instant Chocolate one. In a small bowl, combine and-the event promises to both be -- and around the exhilarating some great stuff. Fudge Pudding (Sugar-free if you the chocolate chips and milk (re­ intriguing and to serve pizza. tenuousness of dwelling, itself. It Megan teaches at Southern want to be healthier) member, less is more). You may recognize Megan includes poems about vertigo, big Maine Community College when Milk for the Jello 2. Microwave in 15 second in­ Grumbling from the Learning puppets, graveyard encounters, she is not writing poetry and 1 Container of Cool Whip - Lite, crements until you can whisk Assistance Center, where she is a and architectural thievery. helping students perfect essays in thawed them together. You want it to be Writing Specialist. It is a lesser The third manuscript is the the LAC. She is also a reviews 1 box Thin Mint girl scout cook­ a dipable consistency, not spread­ known fact among students that one I'm currently working on, and editor for The Cafe Review, which ies able. Add a splash more milk if she doubles as a poet. The talk on I've never read from it before, so is a poetry and arts journal, and Fresh mint necessary. the flyers around campus is that this part will be a bit of an ex­ is a theater critic for the Portland 3. Dip the banana chunks using a Megan will read "about vertigo, periment! The collection draws Phoenix. The flyers circulating Directions: fork as a little chocolate-coating architectural thievery, graveyard on American history and docu­ campus report that Megan "has 1. Make Jello according to the forklift, dipping them into the encounters, the girl inside the mentary sources in narrative and held poetry workshops with cops, directions on the box. Let it set melted cho.:olate. puppet, and an old Maine codger" lyrical poetry that explores the prisoners and .Buddhists." So she for about 10 minutes in the fridge. 4. Place chocolate coated bananas on April 11. significance of gold in American has done it all. 2. Places cookies in a zip lock on the pre,pared sheet and place I had the opportunity to culture and history. The inspira­ So besides being an essay bag and crumble with a rolling in freezer until completely frozen get insider information from the tion is a quote about American lifesaver, Megan Grumbling is a pin. (3-5 hours). poet herself about what readings culture (by the British novel­ well-known, well-written poet 3. In small glasses, layer heap­ 5. Remove frozen banana chunks she may present. She described ist John Fowles): "America is, in phenom. And the students and ing tablespoons of Jello, Cool from the sheet and store in a her three manuscripts she plans a sense, the inability to think of faculty at UNE will have the op­ Whip, and crushed Thin Mints. freezer container. to draw from as "very different." gold metaphorically." So the book portunity on April 11 to experi­ Top with a fresh mint sprig and Here are her descriptions of each: treats the quote as a sort ofkoan. I ence her in action. Go to the po­ whole cookie. Place in fridge un­ 'Taken directly from http://nom­ nomnomblog.com/2011/05/l 1/a­ "Booker's Point" is a book­ use the stories of three actual peo­ etry reading - it's the only place til ready to serve. taste-of-summer-and-a-new-video/ length portrait-in-verse of an old ple from US history who are in you'll get to hear about graveyard Maine codger who lived across various ways implicated in gold. encounters and architectural 'Taken from http://passthesushi. the pond near where I grew up in The particular guy I'll be reading thievery in the same day. com/thin-mint-trifles

Local Music Expo: Sparks the Rescue For those of you who don't know · how to put on a show. With lead Records in late 2011). However, who Sparks the Rescue you are, singer Alex Roy throwing himself that doesn't mean this new STR I'll give you a bit information on at, instruments, and other band doesn't have a few tricks up their Maine's 'Best Kept Secret'. I have members at the audience and had the joy of listening to this 5 swinging around the mic, he re­ sleeves and their music · member Portland-based Ameri­ ally knows how to get the crowd can Rock band since their forma­ pumped and ready for more. tion in 2005. Since forming they Lead guitarist, Toby McAllister, have released two EP's and two is known for putting the music albums. Their latest album, Worst before the fame. Having met him 1hing I've Been Cursed With, was at multiple occasions (including released through Fearless Records Cinnabon in the Maine Mill on a ( the same label as The All Ameri­ random weekend), it is also obvi­ can Rejects and Mayday Parade), ous he loves meeting and talking which is a pretty big deal for with fans. In his eyes, that's what those of us who remember see­ the whole point of starting STR ing them playing small live shows was about. based out of small bars and clubs. Unfortunately Roy and In a matter of 7 years, these boys McAllister are the only remain­ BY COURTNEY GOULET from Portland, Maine, meant I formed a band and grew to fame; ing members of the original something their local fan base is 1 'or'easter taff had to have at least HEARD of Sparks the Rescue. Since forming incredibly proud of. they have gone through multiple Sparks the Rescue. But lucky me, Sparks the Rescue is one of line-up changes (a main reason Living only 30 minutes away I basicallv !Trew uo \vith them. those bands who reallv knows thev were droooed from Fearless WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4, 2012 NOR'EASTER NEWS A&E 11 Album Review: Punk Goes...

BY COURTNEY GOULET no Mars' Just the Way You Are. to change around a few lyrics to Taylor Swift's You Belong With not a good fit. Chris Brown's Nor'easter Staff I personally cannot stand Bruno better fit them as a band (and be­ Me. Now, I know my roommate voice sounds a lot better with the Mars, I find his voice whinny ing men rather than women they is going to kill me for saying this beat of the track as well as his vo­ This issue I'm going to be and annoying (sorry). But this do not have to worry about 'rip­ (sorry B-Dawg), but I don't like cal ability (which I'm sad to say doing something a little bit dif­ song, especially performed by . ping their favorite party dress'). this song by Taylor. I don't know surpasses Allstar Weekend's vo­ ferently. Rather than listen to a great artist such as Pierce the Follwing Woe, Is Me came The why, there's just something about calist by a great deal). Better luck one album by one single artist Veil, was tolerable to my ears. Ready Set with Wiz Khalifa's it I don't like, although I do enjoy next time boys. and give a review on it, I am go­ The cover definitely had a more Roll Up. Unfortunatly I was ~ot her as an artist. I found it much I See Stars got the joys of ing to introduce you, my fellow upbeat rhythm as well as some that impressed with this song. I more enjoyable when performed recording Britney Spear's Till the readers, to THE BEST IDEA harmonizing and intricate guitar felt The Ready Set perhaps wasn't by All Those Sleeping. There was World Ends. Three Words: Best. EVER! Punk Goes... is a series parts. This is a prime example of a good fit to perform it since TRS a lot more edge to it which I en­ Cover. Ever. I seriously cannot developed by Fearless Records. what I mean when I say the cover and Wiz· are on far different spec­ joyed, but maybe the lead singer explain it better than that, I'm The idea behind it is to take their is better than the original. The trums of the musical industry could have toned down on the not suggesting you listen to it; I'm signed artists (which are classi­ next track is Little Lion Man by song wise. Sleeping With Sirens scream just a tad. Other than ORDERING you to put it on fied under the alternative rock/ Mumford and Sons performed covered Cee Lo Green's F"*k You, that, this song was great. Chunk! your iPod, it's that good. punk genres) and record them by Tonight Alive. The first ob­ and overall did a good job with No Captain, Chunk performed As we approach the end performing various chart toppers. vious difference is the fact To­ it. Other than changing the tune KeSha's We R Who We R. And of the album, Silverstein per­ There have been multiple albums night Alive's frontman is actually to fit their guitar and drum parts, I hated it. There was not a single forms Runaway by Kanye West. from Punk Goes ... including Punk a female, so the song to start has the _lyrics weren't changed around thing I liked about it, and I nor­ lmma let you finish Kanye, but Goes Crunk (punk artists perform­ a softer touch. That is until the at all. I was a bit disappointed mally really enjoy both KeSha Silverstein made this song toler­ ing covers of rap or 'crunk' tracks), drums and guitars kick in and with this, SWS should have made as well as Chunk! No Captain, able. The lyrics were not altered Punk Goes Acoustic, and Punk Goes bring the usually slow _song to a the lyrics their own, added some Chunk. But together they made at· all, but like the other artists, Pop. Each album of this nature very fast pace. original lines and have fun with it. a terrible mix. Thumbs down for they made the song their own features different artists who put Katy Perry's Last Friday As a whole, it was mediocre. this track. and brought in their strengths their own spin on a song of what­ Night (TGIF) was covered by We can't go without an Adele Following next on the album as a band to improve the song. ever category. Depending on Woe, Is Me. Woe, Is Me is a song for this album, so Go Radio was A Skylit Drive with Emi­ The final track of the album was the musician or band, sometimes very heavy/scream type band did Rolling in the Deep. Sorry nem's Love the Way You Lie. I The Downtown Fiction's rendi­ the cover they record is signifi­ so I was very excited to see how Adele fans, Go Radio's version is did enjoy this track, it was a bit tion of Nicki Minaj's Superbass. cantly better than the original (I they would make this song their way better. They kept the lyrics more edgy and had equal focuses This version is not as fast paced HIGHLY recommend The Devil own. As it turns out they turned the same, but changed the tone. between the vocals as well as the as Nicki's in the verses, but TDF Wears Prada's rendition of Still Katy's bubbly tongue-in-cheek Rather than somber with a touch backing tracks. As far as I could made up for it in the chorus. Fly from Punk Goes Crunk). So pop hit into a mosh-pit ready hit. of power in the chorus, Go Radio tell, the lyrics were not altered just Overall it is a good cover. here it is, my thoughts on the re­ The guitars and drums explode keeps it exciting and upbeat the the tone of the song as a whole. So that's it everyone, I hope cent Punk Goes Pop Volume 4. and are more 'in your face' along entire track. Very well done boys! Allstar Weekend performed you enjoyed. And please give this The first song we get to hear with the vocalist screaming. The Following Go Radio comes For Chris Brown's Yeah 3x. For them album a listen, it's well worth it! is Pierce the Veil performing Bru- band also took it upon themselves All Those Sleeping's rendition of to perform this song, I found was Movie Review: The Hunger Games

BY IMMA RITER "game" is a fight to the death be­ this movie has received is justi­ mance gave viewers a heroine to movie had established more of the Nor'easter Staff tween twenty-four Tributes aged fiable. There's action, rebellion, admire. back-story and information about twelve to eighteen, whose names fighting, love, death, plotting and Other characters to look out District 13. One of the people I Finally, a young adult mov­ are chosen from a lottery; two strategy. Director Gary Ross did for in the movie? Stanley Tucci, saw this movie with hadn't read ie-crossover that delivers to all contestants from each district: a great job developing the story Donald Sutherland, and Woody the books and kept asking me audiences! As a piece of enter­ one boy, one girl. closely to the books in the time­ Harrleson. All actors encapsulate questions about the details of the tainment, separate from Suzanne Our story's heroine, Katniss frame he had. While I doubt their characters extremely well rebellion, and why parents would Collins' trilogy, I have to say I Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence) 1he Hunger Games will win any and their personalities flourish just let their kids fight to death was pleasantly surprised. Actually, volunteers to fight in the Hunger awards, the graphics and acting onscreen. Whether they are pro­ in a reality TV show--so if you even as a book-to-movie, Holly­ Games when her younger sister's were phenomenal. Those who say viding comedic relief, creeping haven't read the books, you may wood didn't screw this one up. name is picked in the Reaping. that Jennifer Lawrence needed to you out, or making you feel con­ find it slightly difficult to follow If you have no clue what When Katniss volunteers she lose more weight to play the role fident in your ability to kick some at some points. 1he Hunger Games is, I'll fill you seems to unleash more than just a should have their eyes checked. butt, they are quite entertaining. Overall, I recommend see­ in, especially since the movie­ struggle for her life (hints of what The way Lawrence portrayed Some parts of the movie that ing this movie and I highly sug­ condensed version of 1he Hun­ will come in the next movie), but Katniss was beyond words; she didn't please included the under­ gest that you read the books. The ger Games gives little background also a possible rebellion, and­ has the perfect balance of emo­ development of the other Tributes hand-to-hand combat is excit­ of the real story. The Games what no movie would be com­ tion and aggression, and evokes (especially Rue) and the relation­ ing, and there is enough suspense take place in a society known as plete without these days-a love empathy from the viewer. Peter ship between Peeta and Katniss and interest in the exposition to Panem, which is split into twelve triangle. Katniss' lovers are the Travers of Rolling Stone Maga­ being a bit dry. I felt that Katniss' keep the viewer engaged. In ad­ districts. Many years before, the hunky Gale Hawthorne (Liam zine writes, "My advice is to keep feelings for Peeta were overshad­ dition, the actors and actresses do districts rebelled against the Cap­ Hemsworth), the best friend, and your eyes on Lawrence, who turns owed by the possibility of Gale. a wonderful job of portraying the itol, the government of Panem, Peeta Mellark (Josh Hutcherson), the movie into a victory by pre­ I know that was how it was sup­ characters. Fans can only hope but failed. As punishment for the her fellow Hunger Game's Trib­ senting a heroine propelled by posed to play out, but I expected that the next movie in 1he Hunger uprising, the Capitol invented the ute. principle instead of hooking up it to be hotter. I mean the movie is Games series, Catching Fire, is as Hunger Games. This televised I have to say, the hype that with the cutest boy." Her perfor- PG-13, after all. Also, I wish the much of a success. Beauty Tip: The Sock Bun Are y ou lookingfar a paid leadership position for the next academic year? BY REBECCA LYON 1. Take a sock and cut the ponytail on top of your head Nor'easter Staff toe off. I suggest choosing a or lower on the back of your sock that is a 'similar color to head depending what prefer. It's always been a mystery: how does one perfect the balleri­ your hair so that your vibrant Then you should find out how to become an na bun? Well ... good news! Your striped sock isn't showing­ 4. Place your ponytail editor for the Nor'easter News answer is here and it's called the unless you want that look. through the middle of your Sock Bun. It's the perfect go-to donut shaped sock and start style for one of those lazy days 2. Roll the sock until it looks rolling the edges under, inside when you're late for class or work, out. Email the Editor-in-Chiefat [email protected] or just want to look pretty and like a donut. professional at the same time. This fun tip taken from: http://www. far ways in which YOU can get involved NOW! 3. Gather vour hair into a threeoinkdots.com 12 NOR'EASTER NEWS WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4, 2012 OPINION NOR'EASTER NEWS Established 2007 Bleak Futures BYSHARRA PAQUEREAU Nor'easter Staff my.unc.cdu / norcastemcws.com (207) 602-2145 11 Hills Beach Road

facebook.com/noreasternews Marcil Hall 318B Biddeford, ME 04005 As I am sure you are aware, unless you live under a rock or The Nor'easter News is a student-run bi-weekly publication dedicated are particularly skilled at dodg­ to providing news and information relevant to the UNE community. ing screens of any kind as well as Editorially independent of the university and its administrators, the human interaction, last ~eekend Nor'easter News pursues such content freely and thoroughly, follow­ marked the theatrical release of ing professional journalistic standards in writing and reporting. The the film The Hunger Games. The Nor'easter News is committed to serving as an open forum for thought­ story line should be familiar, so ful and diverse discussion and debate on issues of interest to the UNE I will not go on excessively here. community. Suffice to say the movie, as well as the novel on which it is based, Editor-In-Chief Executive Business D irector takes place in a country that used Danielle Cropley Kylie Galliani to be the United States where a (eic@noreasternews .com) ([email protected]) government known simply as the Capitol exhibits total control over Managing Editor University Liaison twelve districts. The control is so Constance Glynn Katelyn Kaulback great that the Capitol is able to ([email protected]) force two children from each dis­ trict to fight to the death in an an­ News Editor Opinion Editor nual televised event known as The Jocelyn Koller Sharra Paquereau Hunger Games. While the idea ([email protected]) ([email protected]) may seem rather simple and even a bit unoriginal, after all the Ro­ Features Editor Photography Editor mans were participating in similar Steve Scrivener Perri Fine behavior centuries ago, the nov­ ([email protected]) ([email protected]) els have been massively popular with many different age groups. Sports Editor A&EEditor While the books are acces­ world peace would sell very well. Also, such fiction gives us a sense, Deanna Baumert Deidre Dicker sible and quite interesting, I We like our future severed with a however unrealistic, that we in ([email protected]) ([email protected]) do not believe that the ap­ healthy portion of darkness and the present may actually be able peal lies solely in the qual­ just a sprinkle of hope, anything to prevent this future from occur­ more than that and" it becomes Web Designer/Editor Advertising Manager ity of the storytelling, but rather ring. We feel as though, now that in the content of the story. almost impossible to believe. It is Aaron Fullerton Katelyn Kaulback this terrible vision has been pre­ ([email protected]) Now, I am not talking about much easier to buy into the idea ([email protected]) sented to us in the realm of fic­ the "love triangle" or the vio­ of society becoming the worst Staff Advisor lence, or even any solid aspect of it could be than the opposite. tion, we can take steps to ensure Karl Koeppel the plot; I am talking about the However, I do not think it that it does not become a reality. setting of the tale. The bleak fu­ is simply a matter of what we are But, perhaps the biggest rea­ ture, where the government is willing to believe, but also a mat­ son that bleak futures have such StaffWriters and Photographers all -knowing and all-powerful, ter of how we view the present. If mass appeal is nol' quite as com­ and where one repressed indi­ the future, even a fictional one, is plex as some grand idea that we Danny Huy Meagan Whalen vidual sets a rebellion in mo­ markedly better th_an the present can build a better future, but rather Adrienne Chase Rachel Harris tion with one small act. This is that we live in we have no choice the simple fact that imagining the all incredibly appealing to us. but to feel disappointed with our Meredith Cullity Kate St. Peter future is fun and creating a dark Jacqueline Lewis Royale Hardenstine There have been a slew of situation. After all, if this imag­ world is somehow more amus­ Colin Longhurst Dan O'Gorman films and books dealing with the ined future is so wonderful than ing and engaging than creating Kristin Robert Courtney Goulet possible future of the human race, why are we stuck in this ordinary ImmaRiter Rebecca Lyon ranging from nuclear wastelands present? As crazy as it sounds I a bright shiny one. It may sound Travis Carignan to societies where individual­ believe we would become jealous horrible, but there are many more ity has been all but erased, where of the fiction, and as such would ways for things to go wrong than your thoughts are not even your not want to read the book, see the for them to go right, and imagin­ own. We seem to eat up the movie, watch the television show, ing goodness and equality for all The material contained herein is the property of Nor'easter News and ap­ idea of these terrible, horrify­ or have anything at all to do with it. quickly becomes boring. Howev­ pears at the sole discretion ofthe editors. The editors reserve the right to edit ing futures, where none of the On the other hand, give er, I don't think we will ever grow all material. The opinions expressed in Nor'easter News do not necessarily freedoms or rights that we cur­ us an unpleasant or downright tired of reading about or watching reflect the views of the editors. rently enjoy exists. What exactly unsettling version of the future things go wrong, whether it be in SUBSCRIPTIONS ADVERTISING is it about a bleak future that is and we can take comfort in the a book about the latest dystopian Domestic subscription rates are E-mail adbus@noreasternews. so much more interesting to us fact that things in this mundane future or in the supermarket tab­ $50 for a full year and $30 for a com for advertising rates and a than a bright one? little world are not as bad as they semester. E-mail adbus@noreast­ production schedule. I cannot imagine that a book could be. A glimpse of a futuris­ loids. So get used to the bleak ernews.com for more informa- series about a society that had ris­ tic society that is worse off than futures depicted in fiction and tion. en above the problems ofthe pres­ our own gives us something to as a culture, let's try to prevent ent and discovered the secret to feel good, almost superior, about. them while enjoying the present: LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Opinion Qyestion of the Issue: or'easter News welcomes letters to the editor. How do youfeel about the increase oftuition andfees far Letters should not exceed 500 words and must be received by 5pm on the V\lednesday before the next publication date (for specific dates, contact the opinion editor). The editors reserve the right to edit let­ the 2012-2013 academic year? ters for length. Longer op-ed submissions of 500 to 1000 words may be arranged in advance with the opinion editor. Submit letters via Email responses to [email protected] e-mail to [email protected]. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4, 2012 NOR'EASTER NEWS ' OPINION 13 Everyday Citizen: Voices in the Crowd: The War on Religion Wh.at wag the mogt BYDANNY HUY tion is a horror story. Just don't There has been more violence Nor'easter Staff worry about what others believe in our generation that has to do in. We are all humans, and we all exciting thing you did over with religion than secularism. So how was your spring have different perspectives to the 9/11, the Norwegian shooting, break? Mine was relaxing, elo­ bigger questions, but let people as and the West India bombings quent, and filled with secularism. individuals make their own deci­ gpring break? On Saturday March 24, the big­ sions. Atheists are treated as sec­ are just some examples. Now, this gest gathering of atheists, agnos­ ond class citizens because some was just an outline of the athe­ BY SHARRA PAQUEREAU tics, and humanists took place at Christians see them more of a ists debates. I could continue this Nor'easter Staff Washington D.C. As a human­ threat than Islam fundamentalists. in more detail in another issue ist myself, I tagged along with a The epitome of atheists is pertaining to the famous Sepa­ friend to listen to guest speak­ that they are fascists and would ration of Church and State de­ ers and watch Christian funda- · kill anyone that is religious. Peo­ bate, but that is for another time. mentals spread hate to notable ple always bring up leaders that So my point is this: A secu­ "I went costume shop­ leaders like Richard Dawkins. are atheists such as Kim Jong 11, It was an interesting trip, espe­ Pol Pot, Mao, Stalin, and Hitler. lar government is not the end of ping for the UNE Play­ cially when they bashed Rick These leaders did not do these the world. There is no "war on ers production of Sues- Santorum's "war on religion." killings because of their religion, religion." Preside~t Obama is not sical the Musical." It is important to understand but because they were all fascists. trying to destroy freedom of reli­ the status of the atheist. They are But not every atheist out there is gion. Santorum needs to under­ more common in college (hence a fascist. These before said figures stand that he is causing this "war - Danielle Behn, the reason why Santorum prefer didn't kill their people because of on religion" because not everyone Christians to not go to college) their religion, but because of fear Class of 2013 in this country is Christian. If a and many were born Christians, and to spread fear. When you which is the reason why they tar­ look to the past there are plenty of woman desires her birth control, get Christians more than any oth­ examples where religious leaders let her have her birth control. er religion. They do not believe in killed a substantial amount ofpeo­ What is going on here might be violence or confrontation and let ple. Protestant and Catholics vio­ more accurately called a "war for religious figures be, but will use lence always erupted in England religion" specifically a "war for a their intelligence to defend them­ and can be seen even to this day. Christian nation." Atheists are selves if preached to. If anything, Some other examples of not the cause of the supposed war this rally was to unite all atheists; thousands of deaths resulting in they had no intentions of taking fascist (not atheist) rule include: and there are m'any myths about "I didn't really do atheism. People should take the down churches or whatsoever. anything exciting. I just So Christians really seem Christian Crusades type to debunk such myths to hate atheists. As a humanist 9,000,000 and get their religions straight. worked." (Dann Huy is a Taoist) I agree Hong Xiuquan with atheists and their views, but 20,000,000 I do respect religion. Religion is Thirty Year's War -Andre Libbey, culture. It is the foundation of 11,500,00 Class of 2014 gregarious interactions between French Religious Wars all people. It is the core develop­ 4,000,000 ment of humanities. B'ut many Second Sundanese Civil War Christians despise us secular == 2,000,000 folks mainly because we do not Lebanese Civil War == believe in a supreme being out­ 250,000 side the human world. Here is a thought: Mind your business? There are plenty of ex­ "I went to the My philosophy for faith is to amples of countries that have a believe what you want to believe secular population that are do­ Dominican Republic in. Believe that Jesus is the savior, ing just fine. Japan is 80% athe­ and taught English to or that Allah is the one true god. ists (mostly Shinto and Buddhists Believe that there is an afterlife, which are considered humanists) kids in Monte Cristi that there is karma. 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A campus with beach ac­ If we were in a room and I was to Also, there is just, in my opin­ cess?!?!?!?! I'm in! At least it ask for a show of hands of people ion, something incredibly relaxing sounded good, not to knock who went to the beach for spring about the ocean. Personally I was UNE's beach, but it's only use­ break, or knows someone who disgustingly stressed the other ful if an individual is here for the did, I would guess that at least night, and decided it was time to summer or for the first and last half of the people woul~ raise go for a walk. I bundled up at 9:30 two weeks of school. Maybe I'm their hand. So what is so magical at night and headed to the only purely in love with the beach be­ about the beach that draws people place I knew I would have room cause I'm a marine biology major, there and makes millions love it? to think and feel better about the but I can pretty much promise Let's think historically for way my day was going. I left my you that the only time I hated a moment. In the olden times, house and walked out to the is­ the beach was the first time my where did the majority of soci­ land, because it was low tide, and parents ever took me. That time I eties begin? The answer is near then walked half way to UNE. only extremely disliked it because some form of water, whether this That was all I needed to relax and I was around one year of age and came in the form of an ocean, feel better about the day. Every­ In the end, the conclusions world. Almost everyone agrees. thought that the sand shifting un­ river, or lake, the ability to trade one has that one place they go to you draw about the beach are I even enjoy UNE's frigid beach, der my feet when I tried to walk normally goes along with liv­ in order to unwind and think over your own, and if you don't en­ and find that despite our school was so not cool. From that point ing near some kind of water and things. The beach is one place joy sand, the idea that Jaws may having quite a chilly beach we on despite the various "what will water provided a food and drink that many find to be relaxing. come and consume you, or don't are pretty lucky to have one at you be when you grow up" sce­ source. Societies began near wa­ I think that this is because the enjoy the fact that nearly every all. So next time you are feeling narios, I didn't care what I wanted ter, and let's be honest, the ma­ ocean has a rhythm, and it's the time you spend time at the beach stressed, take a walk down to the to do but I still loved the beach. jority of people live somewhere perfect white noise. There are tons you end up with a sunburn, you beach and take some time to relax There seems to be a fascina­ near some form of water. I digress of machines that try to drown may want to look for another on the beach, even if you are not tion with beaches that is shared just to show that a love of wa­ out other sounds or are made to location to relax in. But for me a big fan C1f the sand and surf, you by nearly everyone. I know one ter has always been a part of us. calm babies and all of them have and my marine biology occupied might find it as beneficial as I do. person in particular that is not a There is also just some­ an ocean setting, but none of mind, the beach and ocean are fan because they don't understand thing interesting about the ocean them can match the real thing. the most wonderful places in the College Problems BY DANIELLE CROPLEY alone. In fact, there's a whole pop­ Nor'easter Staff ulation of students (and internet junkies) that experience similar I have noticed, as I'm sure day-to-day ~onundrums, and you all have, that the problems in our laziness we should unite! · we face as college students are This is not to say that our far from what we expect. Col­ ways of procrastination are by lege is supposed to be a time any means helpful to our way of of learning, growth, and find­ life, and I'm entirely certain that ing oneself We are supposed to we would be better off if we ac­ blossom into unique individu­ tually did things on time. But, als whom contribute something why should we change? This is re­ special to society and the envi­ ally the only time in life when we ronment we live in. However, sort of have a "get out of jail free" we face problems that get in the card on this kind of stuff; and way of all this. These problems you only life young once, right? almost always stem from the way Maybe the real point behind this some of us put the inevitable off whole college experience "thing" to the last minute. However, in is to get us to appreciate how the end, things aren't that bad. valuable time is. Not every deci­ Recently, it came to me that sion in our lives needs to revolve we all sort of go through our day around what we have to or need having to make the same deci­ to do next; sometimes it's just sions about our lives. From the about saying "I'll deal with that start of the day we must choose later" and spending the day in to hit the Snooze button once, sweatpants just because you can. twice, or seven times, to the end Sure, some of us could proba­ of the night when it's 11:30 and bly devote a little less time to pro­ one has to decide if staying up to crastinating and a little more time finish homework or scrambling to actually getting things done, to finish it before class tomor­ but let's not get into that just row is a better option. Either yet. The real point is, we all share way, it always comes down to similar college kid problems that one procrastination-driven deci­ tie us together when we're all at sion after another; and none of our wits end trying to figure out us do anything to change that. who we are as people, and where Now, I'm not saying we're all we intend to go from here. At the like this; I'm sure there are plenty end of the day, it's these small of go-getters out there who don't moments that get us through put things (at least not every­ and make the best anecdotes for thing) off until the last minute. our future children. Take every But, for the rest of you who don't chance you get to goof off and \.IIIMJI.SITY OF l.NIVElSITY Of get the required hQllis of sleep ignore the real world; you never NEWENGLAND..,_ NEW ENGLAND -­ ••• and must make the daily decision know when this opportunity '""' ---- of nap versus homework, I just will be gone. These college prob­ want vou to know that vou aren't lems aren't alwavs oroblematic. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 14, 2012 NOR'EASTER NEWS 15 CAMPUS EVENTS &ANNOUNCEMENTS

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