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Noam Chomsky to Lecture at Westbrook Performing Arts Center Monday, De­ from around the world who are Chomsky holds honorary de­ Anouar Majid, Director of cember 12. The doing innovative scholarship, and grees from dozens of institutions the Center for Global Humani­ event,which will many lecturers precede Chomsky around the world. An author of ties and Associate Provost for take place at the ·and the remaining of the year will over a hundred books, he is one of Global Initiatives at the Univer­ Westbrook Per­ see several other scholars visiting the most cited scholars of the past sity of New England, says that the forming Arts UNE. However, the caliber of fifty years. Chomsky has written event will bring a "tremendous Center, begins Chomsky's work and his wide­ and lectured widely on linguistics, amount of positive publicity to at 6PM, yet it spread recognition as a· promi­ philosophy, intellectual history, the university, and the university is suggested one nent thinker of the past two gen­ contemporary issues, internation­ is very fortunate to have Noam arrives early for erations makes him a noteworthy al affairs and U.S. foreign policy. Chomsky support the Center. He a large number visitor. Chomsky's talk, titled "Arab will help establish the Center as of spectators Chomsky spent his under­ Spring, American Winter" will one of the leading fora for discus­ are expected. graduate and graduate years at prove a critique of the current sion and debate in the region". The event is free the University of Pennsylvania conditions of the Middle East and The Center for Global Hu­ and open to the where he received his PhD in America. Chomsky will reflect manities is the only center of its public. The lec­ Linguistics in 1955. During the upon the irony of the people in kind in the state. They are part­ ture will also be years 1951 to 1955, Chomsky was the Middle E3:st demanding the nered with the Maine Humani­ streamed live a Junior Fellow of the Harvard right to good education, health, ties Council, and are dedicated to globally, and University Society of Fellows. He and employment, while America, the study of human destiny in the it's accessible in joined the staff of the Massachu­ which was founded on the idea of 21st century. With the ongoing high definition setts Inst;tute of Technology in democracy, is faced with an eco­ advances in science and technol­ COURTESY OF CLARKNEWS.WORDPRESS.COM via iPhone. The 1955 and in 1961 was appointed nomic system that is outside most ogy around the world, the Cen­ Chomskey speaking at Clark University earlier this year accessibility of full professor in the Department people's grasp. American people ter uses the humanities to gain BY CONSTANCE GLYNN the lecture acts of Modern Languages and Lin­ will not receive these rights that insight into an emerging human Nor'easter Sta.ff as a public service to the commu­ guistics (now the Department people in the Middle East are condition. Participants aim to nity and the Center is very com­ of Linguistics and Philosophy.) now demanding in the midst of analyze the state of cultures to­ As part of UNE's Center mitted to working with the com­ From 1966 to 1976 he held the their Arab Spring. The two are in day and the future of civilization. for Global Humanities Lecture munity at large in encouraging Ferrari P. Ward Professorship of different seasons and Chomsky Chomsky's lecture will aid in this Series, Noam Chomsky will visit reading, discussion, ar;td debate. Modern Languages and Linguis­ will lecture on the causes of this effort and the Center is very for­ the Portland area on the night of The Center offers seminars tics. In 1976 he was appointed and the future impact it will have. tunate in receiving his support. and lectures by leading scholars Institute Professor. on the two cultures. USG HoldsAnnualDeans'Forum BYGAVlNKUNS rum included the "in the works" Nor'easter Sta.ff projects of adding an Art Therapy Minor, as well as an Ocean Stud­ This past Friday the Under­ ies Major and Minor. graduate Student Government To end the afternoon event, held its annual Deans' Forum to the people talked briefly about discuss some of the recent student the results of the most recent concerns on campus. The event election and the survey question was held with many of the Uni­ concluding it. The question asked versity's Deans and Administra­ students if they were in favor of a tors from varying departments. tobacco free campus. This conver­ One question asked of the sation started a few weeks ago af­ deans touched on the new posi­ ter complaints of abuse of the 50 tioning statement (An innova­ foot smoking rule (a smoker must tive Health Sciences University be 50 feet away from buildings). Grounded in the Liberal Arts), Also, as the institution continues asking if it would affect the fu­ to promote the Health Sciences, ture of the Liberal Arts and So­ they would like to see a campus cial Sciences at UNE. The panel that reflects positive health. The responded that they realized the results of the tobacco free survey concern current students are hav­ were as follows: 53.4% in favor for ing and are working directly with tobacco free, 30% opposed, and students to create a positioning 16.5% had no opinion. The sur­ statement specific to the Un­ vey also yielded many great com­ GAVJN KUNS, NOR'EASTER NEWS Numerous UNE administrative faculty and USG members gather on December 2 in the St. Francis Room dergraduate Colleges as well as ments over the topic coming from statements for each of the Aca­ both sides of the matter. time to create an environment of First Floor of Decary if anyone is Represent your major, your demic Departments. The panel As a student Government, that nature. USG is continuing to interested. class, or run for an executive seat also shared results from inquiries we are working to move forward look into the proposition and are Have some strong opinions and represent the student popu­ of perspective students, the data with this issue while trying to ac­ debating different possibilities. on any of these topics? Or are lation while making incredible showing that all majors are still commodate for a highly residen­ There were many more great you looking to get involved with connections and having an amaz­ being well represented and the tial campus. There's also the issue topics (including the possibil­ USG? Well, USG will be having ing experience. Feel free to email numbers are near or above aver­ of enforcement policies if a to­ ity of tennis courts, the future of their 2012-2013 term elections President Gavin Kuns directly at age for all majors, including those bacco ban were to be instated. The the river lot, and UNE's next big on February 29, 2012. This elec­ [email protected] or the USG ac­ that are not technically Health panel said the implementation of project) discussed throughout the tion will be for the entire govern­ count at [email protected] with any Sciences. a tobacco free campus wouldn't Forum and the minutes will be ment, so every position will be questions about what USG does, Other highlights of the Fo- happen overnight and would take available in the USG office on the available! or how to get involved!

NEWS: FEATURES: SPORTS: OPINIONS: Student Awards, page 2-3 Men's Basketball, page 6 RSLA,page4 Thoughts, page 10 \Veather Forecast, page 2 Men's Hockey, page 6 Diva & Scrivs, page 5 Women's Basketball, page 7 Voices in the Crowd, page 11 World News, page 3 Swimming Photos, page 7 Classroom Conduct, page 11 2 NEWS NOR'EASTER NEWS WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2011 UNE Students Recieve Honors at Recent Events whats' a;; BY JOCELYN KOLLER who is originally from Maine. massive amount of entertainment. training majors also took part in Nor'easter Staff McCann, Riley, and Chu Throughout the weekend ACUI the conference. In addition, UNE were also a part of the Idea Ex­ also provides an opportunity and students organized and Academic w;th the University of New England change program, a part of ACUI encourages students to volunteer College Bowl Team for the con­ students Meghan McCann, Codi in ,which students create a poster in many areas of the conference. ference. Through this activity, the Weather? Riley, Briana Chu, and Howard that illustrates their .campus, in­ Volunteering also gives students students answered questions in a Theberge are among those who cluding buildings and academic an opportunity to connect with jeopardy-like fashion on numer­ recently received noteworthy programs, and ties these ideas other students, grads and profes- ous topics, from anatomy to phar- TODAY awards while representing the into the larger theme of the con­ sionals." macology. school. In addition, Lauren Ball ference. This year's theme was Howard Theberge, a senior Students Lauren Ball and Partly cloudy. and Kari Pelletier were acknowl­ ''ACUI Rocks: A Granite State of and an athletic training· major, at- Kari Pelletier were named "Out­ Highs in the mid edged for their excellence in Sport Mind." McCann, Riley, and Chu tended the American College of standing Future Professionals" by 40s and lows in the Management. won the Campus Gem Award for Sports Medicine New England the Maine Association for Health, low 30s. McCann, Riley and Chu at­ the poster they created. Chapter (NEACSM) conference, Physical Education, Recreation, TOMORROW tended the Association of College The ACUI conference was on Nov. 3rd and 4th of this year. and Dance (MAHPERD). The Unions - International (ACUI) held at the University of New Theberge was presented with the MAHPERD conference, held Clouds giving way Region 1 Conference on Novem­ Hampshire, and gathered over Undergraduate Student Investi- on November 8th in Rockport, to sun. Highs in th ber 19 and 20. Riley was awarded 200 professionals and students gator Award. Theberge's presen- is an invitation for institution_s mid 40s and lows the Thomas Ahern Scholarship, from locations throughout the 1 tation, "Groin Wrapping and Its with sport-related pro(essional in the upper 20s. which will send her to one of two New England area, as well as the Effects on Skating Performance fields to nominate students to at­ programs, iLead and/or Interna­ United Kingdom. It is aimed at in Ice Hockey Players," was an tend. UNE has participated in the WEEKEND FORECAST tional .Conference. Riley, whose students and staff members that· oral research presentation. His conference for the past five years; Friday hometown is in Pennsylvania, work in student activities, campus faculty advisor for Theberge's re- Ball and Pelletier were nominated Mix of sun and is a junior and a business major center operations, and leadership search _was Lara Carlson, an as- for this year's candidates. Ball is a clouds. Highs in the at UNE. Chu received the Stu­ in their perspective colleges and sistant professor who teaches ap- senior and a Sport Management low 40s and lows in dent Employee Award. She was universities. Codi Riley says about plied exercise science at UNE. The major with a minor in Business the low 30s. chosen for this award because of the conference: "The weekend is ' c;onferente was'held. at the Rhode: Administration and Communica­ her excellence in her position as comprised of entertainment, edu­ Island Convention Center, and tions, and Pelletier is a senior and Saturday a Student Involvement Intern in cational sessions, social time, an Theberge was one of twenty UNE a Sport Management major with Partly cloudy. Highs the Office of Campus Life. Chu is awards banquet, and a silent and students who attended; other,,ap- ,, a Business Administration minor. in the low 40s and a senior and an education major, live auction that always,provide& a , plied exercise science and athleticr· ,., -, ,~ 4 lows in the upper 20s. Sunday History Department to Graduate 16 in the Spring Mainly sunny. Highs in the low BY JOCELYN KOLLER year, and may decide to pick up a The history department 3-4 adjunct professors. Most re­ 40s and lows in the Nor'easter Staff minor in the humanities. works closely in conjunction with cently, the department has added ~id 20s. At UNE; a large number of a number of local orP"anizations an art historian to the adjunct fac- . •. p . .. -...... II I ) I 16 history majors and mi­ history majors are in the Educa­ to a:llow ·students to gain aanl'l~ '--'11ty,-m"lldEl1~n, the department Courtesy of weather.com nors--the largest class to date--are tion program, too--some hope on experience within their fo- is offering a few new courses for expected to graduate from UNE's to become Secondary level his­ cus. UNE students frequent the the spring semester, including a history program this spring. These tory teachers. Many majors are McArthur public library, local course on the history of American · 16 students make up more than also interested in going on to law schools to complete their student musicals and another on modern On tfJts baJ in half of the current history majors school, or working at a museum. teaching, and the Saco Museum. China. and minors at the University. For majors, History 410 and His­ One UNE graduate had an in- Professor DeWolfe acknowl­ There are currently about tory 450 are the two classes that ternship at the Saco Museum, for edges the many changes taking ItistorJ .. .in 24 majors total at the university, emphasize their work within the which she was able to design ari place at the University in recent and approximately 8 minors. Ac­ field. 410 is a topics course that exhibit. Her hands-on work with years. She points out that, "We 1911 cording to History Department other humanities majors are also the museum led her to gain a job are the foundation." DeWolfe Chair Elizabeth DeWolfe, only encouraged to take if interested; there after graduation, after beat- says that the history department about 4 or 5 history majors typi­ it is seminar-style, and the top­ ing out a number of other candi- still plays a very important role in Nationally cally graduate each year. DeWolfe ics change each time it is offered dates. the University, saying, "History also mentions that this year's in­ (last semest~r's topic was Sex and BethDeWolfehasbeenafac- teaches content about who we coming class had only 3 majors, the City). History classes vary in ulty member at UNE since it was are--important skills like writing National: Leslie which is the lowest number in size, but for these two upper-level Westbrook College. She taught and analysis." Despite the large recent years. However, the his­ courses the numbers are smaller. classes like American studies and number of students graduating, JStuart's musical tory department ordinarily grows The capstone course, 450, usually anthropology before the college DeWolfe is optimisti~ about the "Betsey," premieres through internal transfers--each has only about 8 students. These was divided into departments, as department's future. The history year they add a number of stu­ students will have a choice of it is today. This is Professor De­ department ai~s to continue to in New York City dents to the program that have writing a traditional thesis, de­ Wolfe's 6th year as Department be the successful, student-driven switched majors. They also gain a signing a history curriculum (for Chair. The department also has department that it is today. number of minors when students education students), or doing an 5 full-time faculty members, and are in their sophomore or junior internship. typically employs approximately & Nor'easter News is available online!

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BY KATELYN KAULBACK Carbon Dioxide Levels Experi­ Pakistani Troops Accidentally Nor'easter Staff ence Highest Jump Since Industrial Killed in Airstrike · Revolution World Uiir IIBomhs Discovered in Last week, a NATO air­ Germany According to the Global strike killed 24 Pakistani soldiers · Carbon Project, emissions of car­ near the border of Afghanistan On Sunday, German bomb bon dioxide from burning fossil and Pakistan. After this attack, squads were successfully able to fuels rose 5.90Ai last year. Half of a Pakistani Prime Minister, Yousuf deactivate two bombs that were billion more tons of carbon were Raza Gilani, reported that he was found in the Rhine River. These pumped into the air compared to rethinking the country's relation­ bombs have been sitting in the the year before. This is the highest ship with the United States. river for the past 65 years, placed amount increase since the indus­ President Obama and there by American and British trial revolution, and the highest NATO said that this attack was planes in the last few years of percentage increase since 2003. completely unintentional. Obama World War II. This percentage is so high called Pakistan's president, Asif The bombs were found be­ because in 2009, the recession Ali Zardari, to give his condo­ cause the river has reached record caused emissions to fall 1.4%. lences. The White House released level lows, revealing the devices. Such a dramatic increase is not a statement saying, "The president The larger of the two bombs had expected to last, however, it is es­ made clear that this regrettable Scotland's Deputy First Minister the capability of destroying the timated that this rate will climb incident was not a deliberate at­ (cnn.com) center of the city where it was at a steady 3%. This is a very wor­ tack on Pakistan and reiterated Nicola Sturgeon said. located, Koblenz. The majority of rying number for scientists, who the United States' strong commit­ Pandas moved to Scotland The exchange, five years in concern was on the smaller bomb, fear these rates will cause too ment to a full investigation. The the making, will cost the zoo S1 which had changed upon impact much damage to stall or reverse two presidents reaffirmed their Two pandas, named Tian million per year for each of the with the earth, making it much global climate change. commitment to the U.S.-Paki­ Tian (Sweetie) and Yang Guang eight years the pandas will stay more difficult to disarm. Wealthier countries, such stan bilateral relationship, which (Sunshine) were flown from a there. 90% of this money will go 45,000 people, nearly half as the United States, have de­ is critical to the security of both Sichuan Province and brought to towards conservation and genet­ of the area population, had to be creased their amount of emissions nations, and they agreed to stay in Edinburgh Zoo in Scotland. Pan­ ics research. Edinburgh will also evacuated when these bombs were over the past few years. However, close touch." das are seen as gestures of good­ have to find 70,000 pounds of discovered. It has been estimated the emissions being produced Since the attack, Pakistan has will in Chinese culture, known as food for the pandas to feed off of that 257 bombs were placed just from these wealthy countries taken several hits against NATO. "panda diplomacy." The zoo is hoping the pandas will in the city of Koblenz. It is un­ still amount to more than poorer Pakistani officials just banned "Scotland's relationship with procreate during their stay. This known how many bombs did not countries. (nytimes.com) NATO from routing supplies China is hugely important and will be difficult, because female go off, and previously, only 3 had through Pakistan in the future. the pandas represent a fantastic pandas are only able to conceive been discovered and deactivated. Pakistan has been a vital route to opportunity to deepen our busi­ .once per year during a two to (cnn.com) Afghanistan for the past ten years. ness, cultural and diplomatic ties," three day window. (msnbc.com)

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This past Tuesday, November 29, David Jourdan came to UNE to share with the community his deep-sea quest for Amelia Ear­ hart. Jourdan is the President and founder for Nauticos, a company devoted to deep-sea exploration that has already found numer­ ous wrecks at the bottom of the ocean. Nauticos discovered four major wrecks: the submarine I-52 Room search conducted. • Bunsen Burner left on in from World War II, one of the There was marijuana and room 220 ofMorgane. four aircrafts carriers that wer~ paraphernalia found. sunk in the Battle of Midway, Is­ 11/25/11 raeli submarine DAKAR in the 11/20/11 Mediterranean Sea, and the deep­ "'~ True alarm for the Bush est ancient Greece shipwreck ever ~?:~, Main entrance door of Bush Center/Jack Ketchum Li­ in the Mediterranean Sea with PERRI FINE, NOR'EASTER NEWS Center was not locking. President ofNauticos, David Jourdan, presenting his book, The Deep-Sea Questfar Amelia brary went off. Yet it was a four more vessels resting near-by. Earhart Officer noticed latch at the false alarm. Panel showed Their quest continues to solve the top was not locking door. A some devices off line. Only mystery of the location of Amelia techniques, how they would con­ er understanding ofwhere Electra work order was placed and small amount of fire vehi­ Ear.hart's aircraft. tinue their search based on Ear­ is truly resting. issue is fixed. cles were sent to address the Amelia Earhart and her hart's last static communication Jourdan compiles all the in­ alarm. navigator, Fred Noonan, were with the base on Howland Island. formation using historical facts Student reported bike sto­ determined to circle the globe Jourdan seems hopeful that Nau­ and data from veteran pilot and len from outside Residence 11/28/11 in her Lockheed Electra aircraft. ticos will be on their last mission navigator Elgen Long to further Hall. However on July 2, 1937, their to finally finding Electra rest­ guide the Nauticos crew during Keys found on the third aircraft vanished without a trace ing at the bottom of the Pacific deployments at sea. Teaming up 11/21/11 floor restroom in Alfond. in the Pacific Ocean while trying Ocean. Nauticos has already con­ with investors, analysts, research­ to reach their last foreign desti­ ducted two Deep Sea Searches ers, engineers, and sponsors,Jour­ \ Vhile on patrol, security 11/29/11 nation, Howland Island, before for Amelia Earhart and has suc­ dan compiles all the information officer found female trying returning home to California. cessfully mapped the search area. of this mystery into his novel, 1he to sleep in Alfond Hall on Student transported to hos­ There was no oil slick, no debris, Nauticos is deeply committed to Deep-Sea Quest far Amelia Ear­ the 2nd floor. pital from the Campus Cen­ and no wreckage was ever found. continue the project with its next hart. Jourdan was available for ter. Jourdan presented his re­ (and hopefully final quest) to be further questions and book sign­ Caller reports smell of mar­ search on tracking Earhart's air­ starting soon. ing after the lecture, and left the ijuana in Champlain Hall. Student gave their UNE ID craft to the large crowd that gath­ Nauticos teams up with other audience in hopeful spirits that to non-UNE female. ered in the George and Barbara oceanographic organizations such this mystery for 64 years will be Bush Center. Jourdan explained, as Sea World or SEA school for solved very shortly. through simplified oceanographic community outreach and a great- •

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2011 4 NOR'EASTER NEWS FEATURES Meet Your Rresidential Student Life Association Kickin~ It Delegates With Kristin BY CHRISTINAJANSSENS ing can rely on to bring any con­ Kelsey Kincaid Nor'easter Staff cerns the building has out in the East409 & Friends open. I also hope to be able to Medical Biology, Residential Student Life make the building a more com­ Animal Behavior minor . BY KRISTIN ROBERT Association (RSLA) elects del­ fortable"living area through fixing Nor'easter Staff egates for each residence hall on problems and upgrading things." "I plan to make sure the residents campus and their purpose is to of East are heard and to make sure I hope everyone had a fan­ be a resource for fellow residents, problems with the building are tastic Thanksgiving break and is and bring ideas and issues to the resolved quickly and easily. I want well relaxed for our upcoming general assembly meetings. These everyone to feel welcome to come finals. Now I know that relaxed positions are open to any under­ by my room any time or shoot me and finals don't typically go well graduate resident that is not a an email if they have a concern. together, but it is important to try resident advisor. RSLA is always I am here for the residents and I not to stress out too much about looking for more motivated resi­ hope to make East an even better· them. Before you know it, break dents with new ideas that want to place to live." will be here and for most of us be a voice for their peers! To get we'll never have to deal with that more information on becoming a Haley Brooks class again. But, for those of you delegate, attend general assembly Avila201 who are nervous, especially about meetings held Tuesdays at 7PM Dental Hygiene taking college finals for the firs t in Featherman 121. You can find time, I have a few helpful pieces us on facebook at University of "I hope to bring a better sense of of advice: New England RSLA and twitter community to my residence hall. @UNErsla. I feel that it is very important for 1. Find a place to study where you the students to have a delegate to Renee Violette know that you will get your work voice their questions, concerns, Featherman 317 done and you can go to get your and opinions to housing." Nursing best work done.

"I hope to bring fun activities, and 2. Make a study group. Not hav­ a sense of community. I will be ing to study alone helps you talk receptive to questions, concerns, about the material and gives you and suggestions." another chance to learn it in a more fun way. Sarah Roberge Sokokis445 3. Take breaks and do something to reenergize you. Go for a walk, "My main goal for Sokokis is to go to the gym, take a break and make the students living in this go do something fun with your residence hall to feel less secluded friends. Do whatever you need to from the rest of campus. As we do to be able to come back and Cory Webb continue to work out unexpected refocus. Avila 109 inconveniences, I am trying to ex­ plore as many options as possible 4. Finally, get a good night's sleep "I want to work with RSLA to Julia Reynolds to make everyone's living experi­ before the exam and eat a proper help improve the living condi­ Siena306 ence in Sokokis as enjoyable as breakfast. tions for the students here and Marine Sciences possible." make this campus an overall bet- Now I know the majority ter place for all of us to live." "I hope to be someone my build- of us were able to go home for Thanksgiving, but for those of you who that this will be your first Student Health Corner: time going home, don't be sur­ prised if when you get home the same rules as before you left still De-Stress for a Healthier You apply. You may not have the same BY CHERRY BAKER susceptible to illness, depression, on something else is a brain drain. 5. Eat regular healthy meals to freedom as you have here. Don't Nor'easter Contributor sleeplessness, anxiety, headaches Try some meditation to help keep keep your energy level up. Avoid worry though, you'll be back here and other health problems. your mind on one thing at a time. overeating or eating when you soon enough and over time your This is the time of year when H ere are some easy ways to Mindfulness is a great skill to feel stressed as you are more likely parents will adjust and give you stress really gets us. End of se­ help you manage the stress and have in all aspects of your life. to overeat. Keep healthy snacks more freedom. mester, finals, Christmas and the reduce the effects: on hand. Distract yourself with Finally, grades will be posted holiday break coming up fast. It 2. Keep a list or a journal to keep activities that don't involve food. on December 19 for those stu­ really is possible and highly rec­ 1. Take a break from studying. track of what you have to do and dents who complete theii: course ommended to de-stress your life While marathon study sessions when. Journaling may help to re­ 6. Exercise moderately on a regu­ evaluations and on January 2 for to preYent distress from taking may seem like the only way to go, duce your stres~ by giving you an lar basis. 5 days per week or more those who do not. Now I know over your perforrrance will be better outle• for y ,ur stres< It may also is best. Make it something that that course evaluations may seem Stress can make you sick. In if you take a break. Shorten your help you to prioritize all of the you enjoy and look forward to. like a waste of your time, but they College Health we see many ill­ study sessions, renew your energy th·ngs you ha,e on }LUr plate. really do benefit the professors.1t nesses that are the re ult of too and focus by taking a bne walk, 7. Take time to relax each day gives them an opportunity to re­ h .. ve health, snack, tretch do of even for a shor' penod of time. ceive feedback and change what yoga. All oft e e a 1d )ther wJ Stress~ no controlled and nan­ students suggest. Without them, !:>el . Then go b kt a6ed b rern;m zmy 1t and takinf; professors don't know what thev T pre"eri .. it rom takm , are doing wrong and wl- t they , r lfe. sh dd change. So I erLoura e I ,elp , Jsoav i b e at tl:e you o do yot•r and help this uni - Stude Heal 1 Center or at the ve sity That's it for thi issue, so S'Ude 1 Courisding ServKes on have" safe holiday se~son and en­ either campus. joy your break! WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2011 NOR'EASTER NEWS FEATURES 5. P,ofe,,o,, Say lhe Da,nde,I T.hing, BY DANIELLE CROPLEY following is a collection of some & CONSTANCE GLYNN quotes given by various professors "Herman Cain should give up. "If I was building a model air­ Nor'easter Staff that fellow students found note­ On everything." plane and it came out looking worthy: like a hampster... " (you can fill It's getting to be the end of "What's up with those people in the blank) the year, and professors are losing "For the first time ever, a gen­ covered in tattoos? Do they their filters. Just like the students, eration is worse off than their think they look good? I don't "I thought that was a liter of they are tired, overwhelmed, parent's generation. Yes, we're know what to think about beer in your hand. I was like, stressed, and in need of a break. on the tail end of the screwed This results in some funny, re­ that." 'I~ that for me?!"' generation.. .! am so going to freshing and at times, awkward, Panera on the way home. I'm moments in class. Moments that "UNE invites you to... break "Heidi Watney was the best help ease the pain of the long going down with a scone in my rules. " part about the Red Sox. I classes, especially given that it is · mouth." might have to start watching mid-December and classes seem "From Bangor north to, well, I the Lakers." to drone on even longer than nor­ "You clearly don't understand don't know where ... " mal. As the clock ticks away, stu­ bondage." Hope you make it through dents patiently await their profes­ "I'm not a girl but I'll go along the last week and a half of Fall sors in famous slip ups (as these "Before too long we'll talk if there's chocolate involved." 2011. Just remember, no matter are the only things we care to about Texas. That's the state how funny these quotes are they write down at this point), and sure "Oh, I saw Newt Gingrich by won't be on your cumulative final. enough, they do. To save you from I'd ,,like to give back to Mexi- the way. He's shorter than I "He mak es me 1oo k like H ow- the end of the semester blues, the co. thought." dy Doody." As students we spend hours upon hours in the classroom, listening to our professors lecture on about what we need to know. At any point during these hours have you thought to yourself that you just couldn't believe what came out of your professor's mouth? Often times do you find yourself wondering how exactly what they said was relevant to the lecture? If you said yes to at least one of these questions .. .It is likely that your professors say the damdest things and you should write these random and obscure gems down and send them to: [email protected]. By doing so, your anonymous professor quotations could appear in upcoming issues of the Nor'easter News. Don't pass up the chance to share something funny that your professor said; these things are priceless.

According to Scrivs tive conversation for the final five let's be real, we pay way too much to how many parking passes can lution to the parking problem minutes of class, he instructed us money to go to school here to not be purchased? would be expanding the campus to break up into small groups and have a place to park. And not to But I digress. Back to the center parking lot throughout the brainstorm potential solutions to pick any bones with those of high point of this article: potential so­ soccer fields. This is not an effort the ongoing parking problems authority; particularly the institu­ lutions to the parking situation. on my part to suggest that park­ that inevitably frustrate us on tion's President, but I hnd it inap­ After several minutes of brain­ ing is more important than soc­ a daily basis, so it's fresh on my propriate nonetheless that she can storming with my classmates, we cer; I'll leave that to my critics, mind. make such a decision that affects came up with several reasonable but in reality, we just spent mil­ Upon further examination, a large portion of the community, solutions. First, since our institu­ lions of dollars on a b\ue turf field, let me take this opportunity to especially when she is on campus tion seems to have external funds which quite frankly does indeed point out that once upon a time, for barely three months out of the and donations fl.owing in through makesa perfect spot for competi­ the river lot which is located ad­ entire year, whereas some of us are the roof, why hasn't anyone come tive soccer matches, so why all the BYSTEVESCRIVENER jacent to Featherman Hall was here for the vast majority of those up with the great idea to build a fields? Nor'easter Staff actually an available parking op­ 365 days. parking garage? Now a big coun­ I am sure you are tired of tion for residential and commuter Oh, and in addition to the terargt1ment towards expanding reading about a never ending Although I am sure I have students. However, the Univer­ tuition costs that are through the parking around campus is the problem that authoritative figures already covered this issue in prior sity of New England's Pre.sident roof, I don't think that is can be limited land that we have. How­ could care les, about, but until the rants, I feel that as long as the it Danielle Ripich made •the deci­ stressed enough that parking pass­ ever, if there was to be the con­ problem gets fixed, it only makes does not go away, I still have full sion to ban parking in the river es are unjustifiably priced way too struction of a parking garage we sense that we as members of the reason to complain about it. The lot so that it could open up the high. Aside from whatever costs would efficiently use the vertical UNE community keep it atop issue is parking on campus. Now beautiful waterfront view for the the passes are expected to cover, space which would substantially the topics of conversation. M aybe I am sure that to some of you this rest of campus. Now don't get me how can we support the extreme maximize the limited horizontal then someone will hear us. And is simply a broken record, but the wrong, I am completely aware rates to park on campus when area that our university has to let me remind you; this probelm other day as one of my professors that the view that we have here there is a shortage of spots, while workwith. · hinders faculty and staff as well. was trying to entertain a produc- at UNE is one in a million, but there continues to be no limit as One other reasonable so- It's not just students talking.

so far and normally I'm a pretty "Do you know how much we are before finals but pull out your old BY ANONYMOUS good student, so this would be the paying for you to attend UNE? ".... notes and any exams and quizzes C, Nor'easter Contributor first time I'm at risk for failing, This wonderful institution. You are and learn from the mistakes. You d ever. I've talked to my professors paying us back for your education may yet surprise yourself and do I ..DISCLAIMER: Nor'easter and there's not much I can do to pal! If you keep this up you will better than you think. Find a study News is not responsible for any reverse the problem, so how do I be pumping gas and serving Dean buddy and hit the books together. of the content in the Divalicious continue on when I know that no Conte Big Gulps at the local 7-11. You could probably gain some in­ Advice Column. Divalicious Ad­ matter what I do I'll still only get Get your blank, blank, blank. .. to­ sight into where you went wrong. vice, in some instances, is meant to a D at best? Not to mention, what gether! OK- in all seriousness you Diva wishes you the best ofluck! be humorous and should be taken will my parents say? Please tell me mention that this is not your first lightly... what I should do! semester, what is different now Love, than in earlier semesters? Are you Dear Diva, Sincerely, distracted by roommates, activities, or Facebook, it's time to crack open As finals come closer I'm be­ First-Time Failure the books and study! What did coming more and more concerned your professors tell you? Diva says with the fact that I'm going to fail Dear First-Tirne Failure, to go into finals ,vith a vengeance! some classes. 1his isn't my first Diva has a pretty good idea as Forget about past grades and study, on t orget to sen your urning questions to semester, but it seems like this to what your parents will say. How study, study for tho e finals! You are her to answer next semester! was the hardest semester I've had about something along the lines of correct- t11ere is '10t mm:h tirre left Email [email protected]! WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2011 6 NOR'EASTER NEWS SPORTS Men's Basketball Has Slow Start BY DEANNA BAUMERT remainder of the game with only Nor'easter Staff one 0th.er tie upcoming about halfway through the first period November proved to.be a dif­ thanks to a successful basket made ficult month for the men's basket­ by junior Alex Alsadi. The visitors ball team but with a group of tal­ continued their lead into the sec­ ented newcomers, this year's team ond period and held onto it until is surely expecting to see improve­ the end. Fust year Jordan Ferreira ment in the months to come. had the game high in points with The home opener against the 15 to contribute to the 51 total University ofSouthern Maine was for UNE and he also had a game the J:irst in a line of losses for the high nine rebounds. - Nor'easters. A jumper put USM Keene State's Tip-Off Clas­ on the scoreboard first and was sic pitted UNE against Keene followed by a blocked shot from State College on November 18th UNE senior Brian Jones less than and then Colby Sawyer the next a minute into the game. Class­ day. Keene State left UNE in the mate Marcus Winn put in both dust on the first day of the tour­ free throws to tie up the score but nament, eventually defeating the the visitors stayed on top for the Nor'easters 87-51. First year Tim­ my Mains made seven of his nine shots in the Colby-Sawyer game Jarryd Rossignoll takes a shot over SMCC defense middle men during first scrimmage to post a game high 16 points for his team. The first half ended with Mount Ida was the next team eight point gap, there just wasn't was Salve Regina. The team takes a score of35-33 in favor of Colby to claim a victory against UNE. enough time for the team to make a break from competition until Sawyer and was quickly evened The Nor'easters managed to take a comeback. the 31st when they head Spring­ out in the beginning of the sec­ the lead going into the second The last day of November field College's Naismith Classic. ond half with a Ferreira assisted period and brought the margin brought yet another loss for the Even with the slow start, the basket put in by Mains. Alsadi, up to nine before the home team team, this time against Went­ team looks promising. Players who shared the team high seven took over and went from a two worth. Ferreira contributed a and coaches (and of course, fans) boards with Mains, layed one in point deficit to their own nine team high of 17 points to add anticipate a turn-around very with 40 seconds left in the game point lead within five minutes. to his seven rebounds and six shortly given the talent and work to bring the score to 69-70. With The margin was at it's widest with steals. Jones was 100% on shoot­ ethic of everyone involved in this five seconds left in the game, Fer­ 7:47 left in the game, which was ing and posted nine points for the year's team. November is behind reira came close to putting the when the Mustangs had a layup Nor'easters. them now, and there is still a cou­ Nor'easters ahead but missed the that put them 13 points ahead of The second home game and ple months left to rack up the ties three pointer. The Chargers put in UNE. A three pointer by Ferreira second conference matchup of and wins, so no one is even close two free throws with a second left in the last 20 seconds brought the season for UNE took place on PERRI FINE, NOR'EASTER NEWS to giving up in any way. Jarryd Rossignol on defense against USM in the game, putting the final tally the scores closer but with an December 3rd and the opponent at 72-69. UNE Hockey Wins PAL Cup in Shootout Ian Edwards, UNE had to suffer Provencher. yet another loss. The PAL Cup hosted by South­ UNE's first win came against ern New Hampshire University St. Michael's the very next day. brought two wins for UNE. The After a scoreless first period, se­ team played against their host in nior and captain Scott McMa­ the first round of the tournament naman made a goal on a power and won 6-3 to advance to the play and was assisted by Lokey finals against UMass Boston the and Edwards. UNE held their next day. Fust year Zeth Zielin­ lead till the very end, only al­ ski tied up the first period after lowing the Purple Knights two UMass got a goal past Ryan on successful shots on goal. It was a a power play. The second period big night in terms of scoring for ended in a tie as well with Kolb Lokey who made three goals of and McManaman putting in two his own to add to the final result goals past UMass goalie Alexa of a 7-4 victory. Scola which were answered with Bowdoin College was next on two goals from UMass player COURTESY OF ATHLETICS.UNE.EDU the schedule and UNE fell hard. Andrew Burke. The Beacons out­ 2011-2012 UNE Ice HockeyTeam Trailing by three in the first pe­ shot UNE during the third pe­ BY DEANNA BAUMERT nior Russ Franey evened up the for the Nor'easter's against Skid­ riod, the Nor'easters were unable riod with 13 shots on goal to the Nor'easter Staff score a few minutes later with a more on November 5th and then to make up any ground in the Nor'easter's six but neither team shot into the upper right corner against top ranked Norwich six next period despite having two was able to come up with a goal. After a rough start to the sea - off an assist by senior Ted Fabian days later in the first home game more shots on goal than the Po­ The victor was to be decided by a son, including losses against some and sophomore Matt DelGiu­ of UNE's season. UNE started lar Bears, who gave themselves a shootout an after 65 total min­ highly ranked conference teams, dice. By the end of the period off the scoring against Norwich 7-1 lead going into the final pe­ utes of play, the Nor'easters were UNE's hockey team is starting to UNE held the lead 2-1, thanks about a minute into the game riod. Junior Tyler Fleurent made named tournament champions. heat things up on the ice. in part to seven blocked shot at­ with a goal from sophomore the second goal of the game and UNE and UMass will face each The team started off their tempts by first year Craig Ryan. Zach Lokey assisted by first years his fourth goal of the season with other again later in the season. competitive season with a 10-3 The third period was rough for Nick Kolb and Mike Chase. about six minutes left in the pe­ The boys look forward to keeping loss against Castleton State, an the team though with 25 shots Norwich allowed UNE three riod and Lokey and Chase had the wins coming, and this victory ECAC opponent. Starting off on goal from Castleton to a mere more goals over the course of the the assist. Chase had put in the has done a lot to bring positive the match was a successful shot two from UNE, resulting in a match, all made in the final peri­ first goal of the game for UNE recognition to the program. by Castleton's Dan Bell only 18 10-3 loss for the team. od, but with a total of seven goals in the first period with help from seconds into the game. UNE ju- Two more losses were in store against sophomore goal keeper Lokey and first year Mathieu WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2011 NOR'EASTER NEWS SPORTS 7 Women's Basketball Starts the Season Off Swimming Photo Preview Right BY DEANNA BAUMERT from Suggs in the last seconds of recognition as the CCC's Player Nor'easter Staff the game. The hosts held the lead of the Week for the week ending throughout most of the game November 27. This was after her The women's basketball team and at one point had a seemingly performance at Bowdoin where has been racking up the wins comfortable 23 point margin until · she had the team high in points during the month of November. about six minutes into the second to add to her seven rebounds and In fifteen days' time, the women period. Then RIC made a come­ four blocks. The senior guard is basketball team has claimed three back and with 14 seconds of play one of three captains for the team victories and suffered one loss, left, the visitors put in a layup to this year. kicking it all off with their home tie the score at 62. Suggs went on The next outing for UNE was opener against USM on Novem­ to make her game winning free the conference opener against ber 15. USM started off the scor­ throw and the Nor'easters came Wentworth during which the ing with a three pointer and from out on top 63-62. Nor'easters overcame the Leop­ there the teams went back and The first loss of the season ards 76-36. UNE reached their forth with several lead changes came on the 22nd against a high­ first double digit lead about half and ties. Thanks in part to good ranked Bowdoin . College team. way through the first period when free throws from captain Margo UNE trailed by 20 about halfway Suggs brought the score 17-6 off Russell, UNE took the lead near through the first period and had an assist from Kendra Dawless. the end of the first half and then a difficult time closing the gap, Their biggest lead came with a maintained it going into the sec­ eventually ending with a 16 point minute and a half left in the game ond after points were scored by loss. Captain Kelley Paradis and when Megan DeRaps made a UNE forward Beth Suggs and rookie Kelly Coleman combined successful three pointer to push captain Kari Pelletier. Suggs double digits to account for 31 the gap to 41. Four players scored chipped in a career high 18 points of UNE's 53 points with Paradis double digits for the Nor'easters and Russell put in 15 to contrib­ making the team high of 17 and with Liz LeBlanc tallying 17, ute to the 65-63 victory. Coleman posting 14 in addition Suggs making 14, and Russell The second contest for UNE to her nine rebounds, making her and Paradis making 13 apiece. was against Rhode Island College just one board away from a dou­ The team faces Wentworth again on the Nor'easter's home court ble-double. in January. and was decided by a free throw Paradis received conference

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6D~idr~'~ ~iek <:>t th~ I~~u~: Santa Visits Kennebunkport's Christmas Prelude Heart of Biddeford's BY DEIDRE DICKER massive, two-weekend celebration Michael Holley and talk about Nor'easter Staff that draws people from towns his new book War Room: The surrounding the Kennebunkport Legacy of Bill Belichick and the Holiday Fest It's that time of year when I area. This Friday, December 9, Art of Building the Perfect Team. can't stop humming and I catch the second weekend of Christmas Patriots fans: be there. On Sun­ BY CONSTANCE GLYNN UNE TABS, directed by UNE myself making snowflakes when Prelude will kick off with an all­ day you can have breakfast with Nor'easter Staff Area Coordinator Joel Wentz, de­ there are papers to be written. I day Annual Clothesline Art Show, Santa from 8 AM - 12 PM, fin­ lighted the crowd with a wide va­ cross my fingers for snow every which will feature the wares oflo­ ish up your Christmas shopping, This past weekend, on the riety of music, from sing-a-longs night and smile every time I see cal artisans. Holiday shopping in take a historic trolley ride through night of December 2, Santa and to serious holiday carols. Nick's a twinkly light. Christmas on the all the sponsoring shops and gal­ the Maine woods, and gear up for all his glory descended down Midtown Music ended the night coast is an experience that I look leries in Kennebunkport will be­ the huge final event: Santa Claus upon the little town of Biddeford. with sing-a-long music and did a forward to. And the best way to gin at 10 AM and continue until arriving in Cape Porpoise by fire Old St. Nick managed to take fine job of incorporating audience kick off the holiday season and nighttime. When the sun sets, the engine for pictures and free co­ some leave from the North Pole participation. The two dance acts get into the Christmas spirit (that tree-lighting ceremony will start! coa and candy canes. What more and support The Heart of Bidd­ proved a nice break from the mu­ is, if Black Friday didn't do it for At 5:30 PM the magnificent lob­ could a kid want? eford's Holiday Fest. The Heart of sic and were very entertaining. you) is to visit Kennebunkport ster trap tree will be lit to the cho­ Oftentimes at the end of the Biddeford is an organization that Ongoing events throughout during its Christmas Prelude. rus of Christmas carolers and will semester, it is difficult to think founded in 2004 and is devoted the evening included family pho­ Christmas Prelude began in be followed by fireworks at 6:30 about anything besides finals, to revitalizing downtown Bid­ tos with Santa at Joseph McK­ 1982 as a way for the small busi­ PM. Live · entertainment pro­ projects, and filling out the course deford. They put on many events enney Photography Studio. At ness community in Kennebunk­ vided by the River Tree Arts and evaluations that are nagging in the throughout the year, and the Hol­ the studio, children were able to port to thank local residents for local musicians will be happening back of your mind. Do yourselves iday Fest proved to be a very suc­ sit on Santa's lap and each fam­ their support. So, following the free throughout the day. Ari'd if a favor and leave campus for a cessful one. ily received a free photograph lead of Nantucket and Marble­ you like free, I should mention day to go to Christmas Prelude in Santa arrived in City Square of the moment. There were also head, who had already developed the continuous free cookies, hot Kennebunkport. This December to the music ofUNE TABS sing­ horse-drawn sleigh rides (but their own Christmas festivals, chocolate, mulled cider, wine, and 1, it was voted the #2 Christmas ing Jingle Bells. However, this it was more of a trolley) led by Christmas Prelude was created other snacks that the local shops town in all of America by HGTV. was practically drowned out by two elaborately decorated work with dreams of bringing the and galleries offer thro.ughout the I have not been to all of the the masses of little kids chant­ horses traveling up and down Kennebunk and Kennebunkport Christmas shopping days. Satur­ Christmas towns in America, but ing his name as if he were a rock Main Street, c.ookie decorating business and resident communi­ day will follow in the same fes­ from my experiences with Pre­ star. It was also seen that many at Reilly's Bakery, and Down­ ties together in"'to a festive, famil­ tive fashion, while featuring more lude, I do not know ·how it could UNE stuSents were right along­ town Development Commission's ial celebration of the Christmas holiday shopping, a Christmas get any better. Free steaming hot side them chanting, reliving their storefront design contest judging. season. play called Mrs. Coney - A Tale chocolate, a massive lobster trap childhood days, hoping to see There Wlls' \U~! 1llli: JDoomtxm-n -N"'V'}1 What began as a single tree­ at Christmas and buffet luncheon Christmas tree, thousands ofjolly Santa and add their own wants to Biddeford Winter Arts & Crafts lighting ceremony, luncheon, visit at noon in the Nonantum Resort people, and an excuse to drag my his list. The mayor of Biddeford Fair featuring hand-tnade goods by Santa via lobster boat, night of on Ocean Ave, holiday wine tast­ boyfriend into all the local jew­ welcomed Mr. and Mrs. Clause at 128 and 265 Main Street. Fri- caroling, and Christmas concert ing at Down East Wine Imports, elry shops? Now that's priceless . . to the stage, where all three pro­ day night was also the final night has 30 years later grown into a and a chance to meet sportswriter ceeded to light the Christmas tree. for the Youth Pop-Up Competi- After the lighting, Santa made his tion, with two student-run stores, way to the studio for pictures. "Fruits de la Terre" and "Scoops" On Friday night, downtown opened at 137 Main Street. Re­ Res Hall Recipes Biddeford celebrated the Christ­ freshments were put out all night mas holiday with a traditional and were provided from many lo- BY DEIDRE DICKER 1 slice bacon, cooked (optional) Ingredients Christmas tree lighting and holi-. cal businesses, and included cof- Nor'easter Staff shredded cheese (optional) 1 cup of milk day entertainment. The staged fee and hot chocolate, cookies and 3 tablespoons of instant hot choc­ events included performances by candy canes. Let's face it. Rarnen gets old. Directions olate mix the Biddeford High School Jazz The night concluded with the Even ifit is only $0.18 a meal, it's 1. Place butter in 12 oz. micro­ 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Band, Ben Fogg, UNE TABS, showing of a holiday classic; Polar now time to let your late room wave safe mug or small bowl. A pinch of cayenne pepper . Joyful Harvest Children's Choir, Express. This event took place at study snack evolve into something 2. Microwave on High 30-45 sec­ (Note: these things can all be pur­ Head to Soul Dance Troupe, the Biddeford City Theatre and more lively. That's what this sec­ onds, or until melted. chased at the grocery store. If you Sisters of the Sun Belly Danc­ drew in a very large crowd. tion is for. We want to give your 3. Add egg (s), milk, salt and pep­ don't have measuring spoons, a ers and Nick's Midtown Mu­ The celebration concluded old recipes some jazz and your per. tablespoon is about .the size of a sic. The Biddeford High School after this, and Santa and Mrs. pick-me-ups some pizzazz. So 4. Stir or whip with a fork. regular spoonful, and a teaspoon Jazz Band performed many of Clause made a quick exit in order send us your recipes that can be 5. Microwave one egg on High 35 is half of that. A pinch, well, a the holiday classics, and this was to start the journey back home. made in the dorm room or in the to 45 seconds; two eggs 75 to 105 pinch is a pinch.) complemented with the original It's noted that Santa and Mrs. dorm kitchens, and all your Easy seconds, or until eggs begin to set, songs of Ben Fogg. Ben Fogg Clause were seen walking down a Mac exhausted classmates will stirring with fork to break apart Directions does children's music and he per­ dark alley at the end of the night, thank you. Bon appetit! after half of the time. 1. Mix ingredients together. Stir formed some of his own songs, apparently in search of their rein- · 6. Remove eggs when they are still until blended. included a rap about Christmas. deer. • Feel free to improvise and ex­ soft and moist. (you may have to 2. Microwave for 2 minutes or periment if you don't have all the play with the time depending on until desired drink temperature is ingredients! your microwave) Let stand about reached. 2 minutes. 3. Enjoy! Breakfast in a Cup 7. While eggs are standing crum­ (Eat breakfast before your finals - ble bacon and add to eggs. Eggs *Found on http://coedmagazine. with a recipe this quick and easy, will firm up while standing. If com/2011/04/04/10-best-dorm­ you don't have an excuse not to!) desired sprinkle with shredded room-microwave-recipes/ cheese during standing time. Ingredients Try these recipes out, and 1 tablespoon butter or 1 table­ *Found on http://www.food.com/ let me know how you like them! .·poon margarine recipe/breakfast-in-a-mug-63860 I would love your reviews, and 1 tablespoon milk or 1 table­ I'd love your dorm room recipes poon water Mayan Hot Chocolate even more! Send all recipe ideas 1 2 egg (Give your regular bland hot choco­ to [email protected] to see 1 da h pepper late a little Mayan kick!} your recipe in the next issue of ld halt Nor'easter News! COURTESi: OF CLIPARTGIBDE.COM WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2011 NOR'EASTER NEWS A&E 9 Album Review: "Blue Slide Park" by Mac Miller BY COURTNEY GOULET Park," which dropped November Nor'easter Staff 8, where it promptly shot to #1 on the Billboard Top 200 within the Rap music was never my first 5 days. A.C MI LLER thing. Yes, some songs appealed Nineteen-year-old Malcolm to me, but overall, the genre was McCormick, better known by not one I had a vast quantity of his stage name Mac Miller, is a present on my iPod. When I young American rapper, hailing came to UNE last year was when from Pittsburg, Pennsylvania. He I finally started hearing rap al­ is a self-taught musician and lyri·­ most every day (the boys next cist who has been playing piano, door made sure of that). While guitar, drums, and bass since the my new friends listened to Wiz age of 6. With an array of musical Khalifa, I was still staying in my talents and tricks, it's no wonder comfort zone blasting The Off­ Mac's album reached the top so spring in my dorm room. Even fast. So this is it kids, my review when Sam Adams performed for of Mac Miller's 46-minute album the Spring Concert, I decided I'd "Blue Slide Park." rather attend a CD release party The first song of the album for a l.ocal band instead. While I sort of made me mad. "Eng­ listened to more alternative music, lish Lane" had lame verses and the world still held rap up fairly rhymes that made me remember high in comparison. So over the why I don't like rap. It was very summer while listening to 'Bing's lack luster and made me dread Top 100 Songs of2011' I was not playing anymore of Mac Miller's surprised to hear quite a few rap music. Not a good start, Mac. songs. Normally I skipped over "Blue Slide Park" was definite­ them, but one day I let all the ly an improvement, and with a bit songs play. And I was amazed by more edge and some better lyrics, COURTESY OF ZAP-FILE.COM how many I found myself enjoy­ I did enjoy the song. The more ing. One in particular was (you I listened to the album; I found and had some really good verses. But his lyrics are very far from · would be even better. I have faith guessed it) Mac Miller's single that Mac has some very good lyr­ Overall, it's a message from Mac where they could be. A god voice Mac has the ability to produce "Donald Trump." Yes, I was lis~ ics. However, {IlOSt of them cen­ to the world, that frankly he is not enough if the song is sub­ something better. I have listened tening to it well after it had been tralized around the idea of getting doesn't care what anyone thinks; par. to his "K.I.D.S." mixtape and I released, but you can't expect me rich (bit of a cliched topic of the he'll keep doing what he does. This review is very short this cannot deny the fact that Mac to listen to EVERYTHING hip-hop and rap · industry, don't Which, even ifit does come across time only because I would be re­ Miller does have talent, he just right when it comes out. you think?) as a bit egotistical, was a very well peating myself for most of the didn't shine in this album (in my So, to mix up my usual album Around song number six, I written song. review. If Mac Miller were to ex­ opinion). "Blue Slide Park"wasn't review lfflidootto amp out-Of.my finally found a really good song For the entire album I couldn't pand his subjects beyond money terr:ible, but it vyasn't fantastic. comfort zone and listen to Mac that I do recommend everyone decide what else to say other than, and 'living the life of a rapper' Sorry Malcolm, maybe next time. Miller's new album "Blue Slide listen to. "Smile Back" is catchy yes, Mac Miller is a good singer. then maybe his second album I will keep an ear out for it.

No Regrets: A Book Review

ing the summary on the back of the music, dark and disturbing ciety has towards celebrities and this book, I could not help but stories of relationships, addiction, musicians in that there is rarely open up the autobiography of and downfall. Freshley comments conflict. Contrary to this mis­ Ace Frehley called No Regrets. For on the side of fame throughout conception as Frehley articulates, those of you who are not aware, the enire book. is that from the time he joined Paul "Ace" Frehley was the lead In his tell-all autobiography, KISS until his eventual departure, guitarist in one of the most suc­ Ace Frehley shares his life story there was consistent tension be­ cessful rock n' roll bands of all from the time that he was just a tween himself and the lead singer time: KISS. Like most of us on yo~ng kid from the Bronx who Gene Simmons, said drug use and the outside who are completely resisted parental authority up more. naive as to what goes on behind until he became one of the key Frehley constantly criticizes the scenes of a music group, I was ingredients for one of the most Gene Simmons on his inability completely stunned, yet at the influential rock bands that helped to cooperate as an effective group same time extremely fascinated to revolutionize the entire music in­ member, in addition to his ongo­ learn that rock n' roll is not just dustry. To much of my surprise, I ing sex addiction. He also criti­ fame, fortune, glitz and glamour. was surprised to learn that aside cizes Simmons for his need for In reading No Regrets, I quickly from the million dollar yachts, power, which Ace feels resulted gained sympathy for the million­ expensive cars and never-ending in Simmons's to constantly shut­ aire style that often overwhelms women, there is a lot of pressure, down suggestions and contribu­ successful musicians and celebri­ anxiety and depression that can tions from the other members of ties. come with being a public icon KISS. When most of us think of and superstar. Frehley enlightens Aside from what has been KISS, the first thing that comes his readers into something that he documented by Ace Frehley in to mind in addition ,0 their most considers to be his biggest kryp­ regards to his role as member of famous songs, Rock n' Roll All tonite not just as a musical per­ KISS, his book No Regrets offers 'ight and Detroit Roc.k City, is former, but a~ a lover, a father and readers with rare insight into the lead si.1ger Gene Simmons and a friend; his cocaine addiction. r festyle of a small portion of our his iconic long tongue \Vhether Although Ace doeg no make ex­ population, ir which society has ir~ a result of our n live a... tude, LUSe for his addiction, he does unknowingly c. ated i:-a:_ e views o our lack to put ourse ves i 1 the towards. hoe o th r h an arr.o.i , w w \V1th tha r corr o t..il t realize at · J t b e crtu t t' is aJse } ou 1' ve fame ano money KI~S. doesn't me· n ,ife ; , puted Ho In addit1or to his per,onal cortent 1s very interestin as it BYSTEVES(RIVENER 6 ver, the preconciev J notion are problems, Frehley als0 clarifie a enlightens you into a seemingly ev ral week ago after re1d wron6. There are storie, behind common misconception that so unknown world. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2011 10 NOR'EASTERNEWS OPINION NOR'EASTER NEWS Established 2007 Thoughts on Fall 2011

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I am Features Editor Photography Editor sure you have noticed that the Steve Scrivener Perri Fine soft serve machine in the Decary ([email protected]) ([email protected]) Dining Hall has been broken for the majority of the semester and UNE's second most popular quick meme as of 12/4/11 Sports Editor A&EEditor that the hot beverage machine new students come in I am per- extremely entertaining. I person­ Deanna Baumert Deidre Dicker had been out of service for several sonal· friends· with less and less ally enjoy memes when they are ([email protected]) ([email protected]) weeks. These two malfunctions of people on campus. 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Classroom Conduct VOICES IN THE CROWD: BY DANIELLE CROPLEY valuing your time as my educa- ing message doesn't distrub any­ Nor'easter Staff tor, but that's simply not the case: one then I think that all spookof I'm geniunely listening to what crafting material should be neatly , ~hat are you MoSt Every professor has his or you have to say and absorbing ~e ·concealed as well. her fair share of pet peeves. Per­ information like a sponge; not Now, I should clarify that I Ioof;~ .f"'or ward to oVeJ­ haps it's no food or drink in class, brushing you off. Sometimes I do not ,have. a problem with any­ perhaps it's an insane attendance need something extra to keep me one who knits in class. I g.et it; you w:nter brea.f:? policy, or perhaps it's whispering focused (and sometimes there is ne~d t~ keep moving and you're to your friend next to you (even even someone that needs my help pi:obably a great aural learner. In BY SBARRA PAQUEREAU despite my class schedule). . fact, I'm envious of the fact that I though you're probably just talk­ Nor'easter Staff ing about whatever your profes­ The problem that I seem to have to rely on my cell phone for sor is trying to lecture you on). have is how it's not okay for me to entertainment while you are both No matter what the issue is, most text in class as it is "disrespectful learning and making some sort professors have valid reasoning and and a distraction" but other of adorably warm item (a trait l behind their classroom policies; students are allowed to partici- doubt I'll ever possess). I'm rriore and generally I agree with and pate in other activities while com- trying to illustrate the poin(that comply to these policies, with one pletely neglecting the lesson being if professors see knitting as ac­ "Going to Disney exception. taught. In particular, the students . ceptable behavior, why isn't tex­ Texting in class, while not who knit and crochet in class are ting? I'm not hurting anyone and World!" something I find to be a neces­ completely in _the clear, but if I unless I have a phone from the sity, can be helpful at times. Yes, even look at my phone to check · early 2000's, I doubt there will be -Caitlin Tetreau, Class while it does provide unwanted the time I get the icy stare of any excess clicking soup.ds that (and unwarrented) distractions, death from my immediately per- will disrupt anyone else's;learning of2013 it can be a source of stimula­ turbed professor. So, what gives? environment. tion that is often vital in those What makes knitting any more I'm not asking for professors long classes where I have to· sit okay and less of a distraction than to magically lift the ban on tex­ for hours at" a: 1:ime. No, I'm not. texting? At least I put my phone ting because, frankly, I don't fors­ on of those people that drops all down to take notes; most students ee anyone agreeing.with my logic form of note-taking or attention­ who knit don't put their needles behind texting in class. What I paying to reply to a simple "LQL'' down,for anything. am asking for, however, is a little or "OMG,'" but som.etirhes, d,e- ' It' s not just the knitting in ' more equality in the treatment of spite how interesting the material class that I must question either. students causing potential distrac­ may be I just need to text to keep It seems most knitters in class tions in class. If I'm a distraction blood flowing and my brain from are also accompanied by spools due i:o a tiny cell phone, then the shutting off. of two or three multi-colored person in the front of the room Now, I respect some pro­ friends that take up extra space clicking away at a ~carf is just as "Not being here ... " · fessors' disapproval toward · this that could be used for people who much at fault. Maybe classroom methodology; however, I'm not actually paid to learn in the class. conduct is a play-as-you-go kind trying to be disrespectful. I com- If I have to take my phone off of thing, but shouldn't the rules be -Anthony Marcoux, 91'"11 ,m'p'fet~Iy'flllllferst!i'tld 'th'a1 it ·~ee'dW tl'i.e tommunal table so that the equal for all players? Just some­ Class of 2014 like I'm not paying attention or vibration set off from an incom- thing to think about.

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JACQUELINE LEWS, NOR'EASTER NEWS Florence, Italy, overlooking water from a bridge

PERRI FINE, NOR'EASTER NEWS Remembering John Lennon, decorated memorial in NYC's Central Park

MEREDITH CULLITY, NOR'EASTER NEWS Washed up lobster trap along the shores of Southern Maine

BRITTNEY MASSEY-LABBE, NOR'EASTER NEWS Last issue's "What is it?" was a polka-dot blanket