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Vol. 44, Issue No.6 the free press Oct. 22, 2012 University of Southern Maine Student Newspaper usmfreepress.org Higgins appointed student Student’s efforts body president putting USM on Fills seat vacated last week after international map senate vote

Photos and story by Alex R2P panel bringing Greenlee / Multimedia Editor distinguished speakers In an election necessitated by the removal of the previous student body president, Adam Higgins, a to campus Wednesday junior economics major, was ap- Photos and story by Alex educating people about this emerg- pointed to the position by a major- Greenlee / Multimedia Editor ing international law concept has ity vote of the student senate on become his life’s mission. Friday. “Something about it just reso- The decision comes one week Dylan Hedtler-Gaudette had nated with me immediately, and I after the former president, TJ never heard of the Responsibil- just thought, wow, this makes so fi Williams, was removed from of ce ity to Protect until enrolling in a much sense. Ever since then it has fi by the senate for failure to ful ll his global peacekeeping class at USM been something of a single-minded duties. Williams had been absent last spring. obsession.” fi from USM since the rst week of “It’s a normative construct de- His fi rst step in accomplishing classes in September. signed to address the perpetration that mission is to bring the conver- Higgins, a student senator him- of the four mass atrocity crimes: sation to USM. self, was chosen by secret ballot genocide, ethnic cleansing, war On Wednesday, Oct. 24, Dylan fi from a group of ve candidates crimes and crimes against human- will lead three expert panelists in who were nominated through- ity.” a discussion on the Responsibility out the week. In addition to being Most people might not quite un- to Protect, or R2P, and its emer- constitutionally unable to serve derstand what he means by that, gence as a norm in the discourse on the senate any longer, Higgins but for Dylan, advocating for and See R2P on page 2 will have to step down as president of the Political Science Student Organization, a position he has held since September. However, he has no qualms about this. “I’m ready. Ready to get things done. There are a lot of plans on the table that university personnel have Adam Higgins being sworn in as student body president after being ap- See PRESIDENT on page 3 pointed by the senate on Friday, Oct. 19. Eliot Cutler lectures on public service

Sam Haiden ceived to be a dismal economic tourists who visit Maine annually Staff Writer landscape in Maine. After making by 2020. claims about the nation’s wealth For Cutler, the solution ap- Cutler says, “We need leaders.” gap, as well as the failing partisan pears to be as simple as “A, B, Will he be the next? system, Cutler took a very spe- C,” and in fact, this was the struc- Eliot Cutler lectured at the cifi c look at what needs to happen ture of his lecture. “A” stands for Wishcamper Center on Oct. 17 immediately in Maine to make “Accelerating Infrastructure,” as part of the Muskie School Fall long-term change. His emphasis which Cutler indicated could be Lecture Series on public service. was on the importance of the tour- achieved by re-investing primar- Cutler, who ran for governor in ism industry in this state, as well ily in roads. “We tolerate among 2010, has a great deal of experi- as the “creative economy.” He the worst roads in America,” ence in conservation and public challenged the Maine state gov- Cutler said. “We are 32nd in the fi Dylan Hedtler-Gaudette at his home in Portland. Dylan has worked tire- service. He has a comprehensive ernment to a dif cult but attain- See CUTLER on page 2 plan for restoring what he per- able goal, to double the number of lessly to bring prominent international law scholars to USM. 2 News October 22, 2012 From R2P on page 1 diaspora population. It is a major “Maine generally lacks the in- part of what we’re studying as IS ternational consciousness that it at the United Nations. Organized majors, and now we have access to needs, especially in an increasingly by Dylan and sponsored by the In- all these important players and the globalized world. We have to start Robotics ternational Relations Association knowledge they bring.” engaging with these ideas, or we of USM, the event has attracted Although Dylan is still a student, will be left behind.” distinguished authorities on the he is qualifi ed to serve on the pan- Julia Edwards, who taught the company wants subject including Charles Dunbar, el. As well as taking a full course course that introduced Dylan to a former ambassador to both Qatar load of fi ve classes, he has been R2P agrees with him. “The effort and Yemen. interning with the Global Center he has put into advancing the pub- Dunbar served under presidents for the Responsibility to Protect lic’s awareness of [R2P] has helped NAO 25 to fi nd a Reagan and Clinton and is now a in New York City. Unable to be in and will continue to help put USM lecturer on international relations New York, he works via computer on the map. We are able to invite at Boston University. President which will allow him to graduate prominent and experienced guest home at USM Emeritus of the Fund for World from USM this spring. speakers who actually say yes to Peace, Dr. Pauline Baker and UNH Simon Adams, executive di- coming because Dylan has worked professor Dr. Ali Ahmida will also rector of the center where Dylan to give credibility to USM’s inter- be speaking. works has been impressed with his est in engaging the international The discussion will be focused efforts. community.” on shifting defi nitions of state sov- “He is a bright, conscientious Dylan plans to attend law school ereignty at the United Nations and and committed young activist and to study international law after the prosecution of war criminals scholar who is thoroughly dedicat- he graduates, but he doesn’t see who violate human rights. R2P ed to this issue,” Adams said in an these events ending anytime soon quite literally changes the way email to The Free Press. – in fact, he hopes that the scope the UN approaches these issues, Adams was himself introduced of these events will grow in the fu- making this an important issue for to USM last spring, after Dylan ture. many here in Maine. invited him to be a speaker at the “We just got the International Mohamed Mohamed, senior in- fi rst R2P panel discussion held at Coalition for R2P to sign on as a ternational studies major and presi- the university. That event was or- co-sponsor. What if this thing be- dent of the International Relations ganized by Dylan as a practical came something USM was known Association, is grateful to have the component to complete an inde- for – being a hub for the dialogue experience provided by Dylan’s ef- pendent study he had been working for R2P?” forts. on. Dylan saw a future in events Patrick Higgins / Free Press Staff “Portland is a perfect place to like this for USM and for the state [email protected] Rosie the robot, also known as NAO 25, relaxing on a table during her advocate for R2P with all of the as a whole. @greenleealex debut at USM. use the same hardware, the com- Nate Mooney petition tests a team’s ability to News Assistant create an autonomous program to control their robot players.” USM received a sales call from Despite Rosie’s very impressive the future last Wednesday – at rendition of the dance from Mi- least one company’s version of it. chael Jackson’s famous “Thriller” Aldebaran robotics sent two music video, the NAO’s high representatives to the USM sci- price tag means a tough out- ence building for a sales demon- look for getting one to join the stration on Wednesday, Oct. 17. USM computer science team. At Standing just under two feet tall, $16,000 for a single unit, with less is more when it comes to a discounts for educational partner- saleswoman like Rosie the robot. ships of fi ve robots or more, Con- Rosie and Beth Mahon came rep- gdon needs some serious supple- resenting the French company mental grant money if USM wants that is working to establish a pres- to join the ranks of NAO owners. ence in the United States. Ma- She also pointed out that the hon is the area sales manager for NAO is particularly ill suited most of the East coast and parts for some of USMs current re- of the Midwest. Mahon warmed search into “autonomous map- up the audience assembled in the ping of unknown terrain,” us- sunny 5th fl oor of the CI^2 lab ing a mapping robot that doesn’t in Portland’s newly renovated need direct human control. A ro- science building and after tap- bot that walks on two legs isn’t ping Rosie on the head, stepped well suited for this sort of work. back. The lights around Rosie’s “It's not practical,” said Cong- eyes went from red to green. don. “It would repeatedly fall She arose and addressed the down and have to get up again.” crowd, listing off her many func- Congdon thought the NAO was Alex Greenlee / Multimedia Editor tions and abilities while walking more compelling as a potential as sistant to humans, echo- Eliot Cutler speaking at the Muskie Center on Wednesday, Oct. 17. back and forth on the tabletop. Mahon’s offi ce contacted the ing the Aldebaran webpage – “the USM computer science depart- ultimate dream of creating an arti- From CUTLER on page 1 a name brand for Maine. “There affordable workspaces and hous- ment and professor Clare fi cial companion to assist humans are a few states in America that ing. We ought to make available, fi country for the quality of our Congdon helped to set up the is no longer science ction.” A are mythic. That hold Americans affordable health care coverage roads, and we’re going to need to demonstration. Rosie, also known robot like the NAO 25 could call enthralled, and Maine is one of for people engaged in the creative spend more than $3 billion dollars as NAO 25, looks a bit like a toy, 911 or remind the elderly to take them,” he said. Cutler claims economy.” Cutler spoke of in- in the next decade or so to bring but is not available to the general medication. With the ability to see that our slogans have not lived vesting more in art schools, sug- fi our bridges up to snuff and to keep public. This slight and expres- from two high-de nition cameras, up to our ‘mythic’ status. “Over gesting that we create a magnet them safe.” He was not afraid to sive biped is touted as a devel- facial recognition and WiFi, the the years we’ve moved from high school for the arts, similar talk about spending money. A ma- opment platform for those in the NAO could perform those func- one slogan to another faster than to the Maine School of Science jor point in his lecture was that education fi eld. Mahon noted that tions in its current state. This could our weather changes. For a few and Mathematics in Limestone. the “pie” of Maine’s economy the robot is in over 900 schools be the NAO’s saving grace in any years, our slogan was, ‘it has Furthermore, he said we need to is shrinking while people bicker already, including Bowdoin effort to bring together the re- to be Maine.’ That was a brand improve our availability in search over who gets the largest piece. College, M.I.T. and Carnegie- sources to buy one for USM. Con- that an analyst for Businessweek engines and new media. Cutler thinks that rather than del- Mellon University. Aldebaran’s gdon said that agencies with grant Magazine said, ‘Isn’t well known, When asked whether or not egating who gets the largest piece company website states that the money, like the National Science because it is bland, dreary and Cutler would be attempting to em- of a “shrinking pie,” we should be NAO is “fully programmable, Foundation, are “especially inter- vague.’” ploy his plan by running for the making plans to increase the size open and autonomous,” which ested in research with ‘co-robots’ The “C” in Cutler’s plan is Governor’s offi ce again in 2014, of the pie. He thinks we should Congdon said provides a solid right now.” Congdon maintains a “championing the creative econ- he replied, “I haven’t said no, and do this by investing in our coastal foundation as a tool for research. realistic outlet on the diminutive omy.” The effort is to bring cre- if I am as motivated by the cir- communities, even if it means in- Congdon said one potential for robots chances- “sometimes these ative people to Maine by promot- cumstances of the state – granted creasing our debt. “Maine is in this open platform is the Robo- things never get off the ground, ing and investing in the creative that they have not changed or have a good position to borrow,” said Cup, a collegiate robotics com- but I do think there's potential for industries, as well as its artists. gotten worse than they were in Cutler. According to Cutler, there petition where the NAO has a something happening at USM.” Cutler claims that we need to cre- 2009, when I ran last time – then has never been a less expensive one-design category, the Standard ate a name brand for ourselves I would. But I haven’t decided.” time to borrow. His goal is rooted Platform league.“In this case, by investing in our most profi t- in supporting the tourism industry you're working on developing a able sectors. “We should establish that surges the state’s wealth and strategy for a soccer player, but visible arts districts throughout [email protected] [email protected] economic development. also issues of coordination,” said the state that provide and protect @USMFreePress @USMFreePress Part “B” of his plan is to build Congdon. Since all competitors October 22, 2012 News 3 From PRESIDENT on page 1 has fulfi lled the requirements for a viser to the senate, was impressed “The amendment will address the Williams has not returned any bachelors in political science and with the senate’s handling of the process that should be used by any requests from The Free Press for been working on for years. It’s time has decided to complete a second situation. future student senates should they comment and his absence from to enact those plans. The [University degree in economics. “I think they managed it really ever have to appoint a new presi- USM remains unexplained. President Theo Kalikow] is sup- The election closes the book on professionally,” O’Connor said. dent.” Camire is confi dent with the sen- portive of action, and it’s time that an unprecedented and uncertain “It was the most thorough vetting All fi ve candidates had previ- ate’s choice. “I think Adam is going we work to get things done.” period for the Student Government or exploration of candidates that ous SGA experience. Three sitting to be a great student body president. Higgins is the fi rst non-tradition- Association that raised many con- I’ve seen, even through a normal senators, Higgins, Isaak Misiuik He has the tools, talent, skills and al student to ever hold the position, cerns over the process for dealing election process. They realized the and Ciarra Pickens were nominated charisma to do the job well.” which Portland Director of Student with delinquency in such an impor- impact of having a hole in that po- as well as former senator Fatima Higgins will be available at 3V Life, Chris O’Connor, typically de- tant offi ce. No student body presi- sition and took action to do some- Al-Freihy and former senate chair Day at Sullivan Gym on Wednesday fi nes as a student outside the 18-24 dent has ever been removed by the thing about it.” Alison Parker. This level of in- from 11-2 p.m. to meet with any year-old range. senate in such a manner, and the Changes to the SGA constitu- volvement in student government, students interested in talking to him. Higgins attended USM as a tra- SGA constitution does not prescribe tion have been proposed to prevent and competition among candidates, ditional student for three semes- a specifi c method for replacing the any future confusion over the issue. is a departure from last semester ters from spring 1998 to 1999 and president. Senator Andrew Kalloch, in a state- when former president Williams ran [email protected] returned in summer 2011 to com- O’Connor, who is also staff ad- ment to The Free Press explains, unopposed. @greenleealex plete his degree. Since then, he Featured Photo:

Patrick Higgins / Free Press Staff Cigarette butts lay next to fallen leaves outside of Luther Bonney on Sunday night. A campus-wide tobacco ban will go into effect in January. 4 Advertisement October 22, 2012 October 22, 2012 News 5 her version of customized learn- tal policy and creating more effi - ing from local educators. Prereg- cient ways to deal with waste in In Brief... istration is required and a form is systems of production. available to print from the Pro- fessional Development Center’s Police Beat page on the USM website. A book signing will follow the presenta- Almost, Maine tion. opening Selections from the The Student Performing Artists USM Department of New York Times at USM will put on John Cari- Public Safety police log ani’s Almost, Maine at the Lab columnist at Theatre in Gorham. The critically Oct. 10 to Oct. 16 Halloween his- acclaimed play features nine short USM acts about t he romantic entangle- tory ments that happen over one night Wednesday, Oct. 10 English PhD and RN Theresa in a fi ctional rural town. The play Pay up! The Interfaith Chaplaincy will Brown will speak Tuesday eve- will be put on all weekend with 11:03 a.m.- Vehicle towed for unpaid fi nes. - G2A Parking hold an interactive presenta- ning at 6 p.m. in the Hannaford showings at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Lot tion on the history behind Hal- lecture hall about “Bedside Nurs- Friday and Saturday, and a mati- loween traditions in different ing in the Age of Affordable nee at 2:30 p.m. Sunday. religions on Wednesday, Oct. Care.” Brown has a weekly col- Thursday, Oct. 11 24 at 7 p.m. at the Brooks umn entitled “Bedside in the op- Student Center in Gorham. ed section of the New York Times Portland Events And no more nuking the jiffy pop! Catholic Religious Advisor that “look[s] for ways to make Board hosts 1:52 p.m.- Fire Alarm activation due to burnt popcorn. Fire Ms. Ali Stauble, Pagan Chap- health care better and more hu- Department responded and reset system. - 15 Baxter Blvd lain Rev. Cynthia Jane Collins mane,” according to the column’s spooky Salem and Episcopal Chaplain Rev. digital home on the Times Opin- trip! Shirley Bowen will represent ionator blog. Brown has lectured Come back here! three branches of the varying nationally on many issues from 4:16 p.m.- Report of a hit and run motor vehicle accident. - religious traditions that created the nurse’s perspective. The talk Portland Events Board is hosting Bedford Parking Garage the holiday and present themes is free and open to the public, a a Halloween trip to Salem, Massa- that bring together the historic reception will follow. chusetts. The Board has chartered celebrations that comprise the a bus that will leave Woodbury Friday, Oct. 12 modern Halloween. Campus Center at 9 a.m. on Satur- You all set? USM Teacher day, Oct. 27. Students will spend 12:23 a.m.- Offi cer checked on people in a vehicle. Just the day in historic Salem before talking and all set. - G11 Parking Lot Technology talks about re- being brought home by 8 p.m. In- search terested students should pick up a and education waiver form in the Woodbury Stu- dent Involvement and Activities You’re not speaker 12:25 a.m.- SUMMONS issued to Shayna A Montpas, 18 A USM professor will hold an in- Center. There is no cost, but any formal talk as part of USM’s Sci- student wishing to attend must fi ll of Gorham for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. - G8 Beatrice McGarvey, an educa- ence Cafe series at the Portland out a waiver to reserve a spot on Parking Lot tional consultant, recently pub- Public Library atrium Thursday, the bus. Contact Annie Stevens lished author and USM gradu- Oct. 25 at 5:30 p.m. The series with the Portland Events Board at ate, will speak on Monday, Oct. focuses on current research that [email protected] Friday night fi ghts 22 at 4 p.m. in the Hannaford “seek[s] to better understand hu- 1:09 a.m.- Report of an assault. Report taken. - Robie lecture hall. McGarvey is a man-environment relationships Andrews former Maine teacher and co- in the fi elds of biology, chemistry author of Inevitable: Mass Cus- and ecology.” Dr. Travis Wagner, tomized Learning-Learning in Associate Professor of Environ- Questions or comments? Hall sports, eh? the Age of Empowerment. The mental Science & Policy at USM, 7:36 p.m.- Smoke detector knocked off its base as a result two-hour event will feature a will speak on his own research Send us your thoughts at of hall sports. Repaired by Facilities employee. - Anderson talk from McGarvey about the and answer questions. Dr. Wag- [email protected] Hall methods used in her book and a ner’s research has touched on the virtual tour of districts that use historic evolution of environmen- Saturday, Oct. 13 Elevator bandit 10:40 p.m.- Report of vandalism in the elevator. Report taken. - Robie Andrews

Sunday, Oct. 14 Couples counseling 12:37 a.m.- Offi cer to assist with a roommate issue and damage to personal property. - Upper Class Hall

Last night got weird 7:33 p.m.- Report of a substance smeared on the wall. Not sure what it is. Custodian will clean it. - Upper Class Hall

Monday, Oct. 15 You don’t live here! 11:13 p.m.- Report of an individual attempting to make entry into a building they don’t live in. Person was gone upon arrival. - Dickie Wood Hall

Tuesday, Oct. 16 Did you feel that? 7:33 p.m.- Various campus buildings checked following an earthquake in the area. No damage noted. - Campus

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Pisces February 19-March 20 Closeness comes easily. Take advantage of opportunities to share. Build togetherness and commitment. October 22, 2012 7 A&C Recommends / 8 Album Reviews / 9 Arts&Culture A&C Listings / 10 Casablanca Comics hosts visiting artists Sam Hill We’re just the ones that didn’t Arts & Culture Editor quit,” said Giallango. “Being a comics artist can be Casablanca Comics in Portland a lonely pursuit. We make these will host a collection of nation- stories, put them on little rafts and ally renowned comic creators and send them out, hoping someone artists over the next few weeks. somewhere will care for them,” These events will give fans of said Hatke. “It’s awesome to be the genre a chance to meet with able to get out here and talk one- active artists in the fi eld, getting on-one with the fans and let them an inside view of the business and know all that went into the novel.” a chance to chat with the creators On Saturday, Oct. 27, #1 New of some of their York Times favorite works. bestselling “It’s impor- author and car- tant to create “We all draw. toonist Raina this connec- All of us as Telgemeier tion between kids. We’re just will be dis- fans and art- the ones that cussing comics ists,” said Rick didn’t quit.” and her newest Lowell owner book Drama, of Casablanca published by Comics. “Some -Zack Giallango Graphix. Her Comics artist fans don’t real- critically ac- ize that there claimed graph- are people ic novel and behind these books and comics. memoir, Smile, was last year’s They don’t just appear out of thin winner of the Maine Student Book air. There are people working hard Award. Her talk will include dis- behind every piece.” cussing the inspirations of her The series kicked off on work and the process involved in Saturday, Oct. 20, when emerg- creating comics. Her appearance ing comic artists Ben Hatke and at Casablanca Comics is part of Zack Giallango came to town her nationwide book tour. and dropped in to talk about their The third event, taking place on work and sign a few autographs. Saturday, Nov. 3, features national Hartke is the creator of the adven- cartoonist Lincoln Peirce, a New turous sci-fi graphic novel, Zita York Times bestselling author, the Spacegirl and Giallango is the cartoonist and writer living in creator of the wildly entertain- Portland. Peirce is the creator ing fantasy graphic novel, Broxo. of the popular comic and books Both have been published by First series Big Nate. Second Publishing within the past “Not everyone has the money or year. time to go to a convention. This a “It’s great to get a chance to talk great opportunity for fans to get to to people who are excited about know some of the authors in the the work,” said Giallango. business and have some quality Throughout the day they were one-on-one time with these art- able to talk with fans not only ists,” said Lowell. Photos by Alex Greenlee/ Multimedia Editor about their specifi c works, but the art of creating graphic novels in Comics artists Ben Hatke, left, and Zack Giallango, left, sit down to meet with fans on Saturday, Oct. 20. Both general. [email protected] authors enjoyed having a chance to chat with fans in Portland and autograph a few doodles. (Top) Ben Hatke “We all draw. All of us as kids. @SamAHill poses for a photograph with his latest graphic novel for a fan. (Bottom) New director at One Longfellow Square

Sam Haiden Opera. Now she is bringing her ex- it a privilege to be able to do so for OLS. I have been a part of several of community at OLS. We are more Staff Writer pertise to one of Portland’s most such a long time. I have attended organizational turnarounds over the like a modern-day urban grange eclectic venues. On Oct. 12, OLS shows here over the years, many years, where these arts institutions hall than a stuffy music auditorium. One Longfellow Square, one of welcomed Tinariwen, an African with my daughter, and feel honored were able to re-invent themselves, You don’t just come to OLS to see a Portland’s most diverse venues, has group playing what they describe as to think I can play a part in helping become more audience-centered, show. You experience it and engage come under the new direcvvvtion of “close to the American Blues” and the OLS staff and board create a and profi table,” she said. in a conversation with the performer. long-time Portland art patron Kippy only eight days later featured Spose, more stable future.” When asked what she least ap- I think this is a very rare and very Rudy. a local Maine rapper. The venue With over ten years in the arts preciated about the venue, she eas- special experience.” In her years of participating in boasts a broad spectrum of ethnic and performance industry, she ily decided, “our on-line ticket- Rudy still plans to make a few Portland’s vivid arts and perfor- and cultural backgrounds through claims she is confi dent in her abil- ing service, and various technical changes to the venue. “I intend to mance scene, Rudy infl uenced the music. singer/songwriter folk, blue- ity to help OLS advance to the next problems—this is frustrating to our solve some of our physical space development several organizations, grass and blues are all genres regu- level. Her approach is multifaceted. audiences and staff, and will be ad- challenges,” she said. “We have no including the Maine Historical Soci- larly represented. “I have an extensive background in dressed.” She was just as facile in designated box offi ce or adequate ety, the Portland Stage Company, the “I really love working in the arts fundraising, which will help us to her description of what she most ap- lobby and bar space. This creates Portland Museum of Art and PORT in Portland,” Rudy said. “I consider build a better base of support for preciates. “I feel a tremendous sense See Rudy on page 8 8 October 22, 2012 Local Arts & Culture Top 5: Recommends: Session Americana Museums ground folk/Ameri- cana scene,” said Sam Hill Arts & Culture Editor Emma Boland, a press coordinator for Session Ameri- 1.) Portland Museum of Art cana. Located in the heart of the arts district in Portland, the PMA is a great “It’s like a hang place to jump right into the art world and spend a day exploring. They out. Very loose en- fi have over 17,000 pieces of ne art to browse through and admire, tertainment. We from paintings to sculptures and decorative, antique furniture. Even interact with each if you aren’t familiar with art, it’s a lot of fun to look through each fl oor and pick out your favorite piece. The PMA also regularly screens the other as well as best classical, foreign and art fi lms, with tickets only costing $7! And the audience while if you get hungry while you’re exploring the museum, there’s a cafe playing,” said Ry right downstairs where you can purchase a variety of seasonally in- Cavanaugh, a song- Courtesy of the band. spired treats and gourmet sandwiches. You won’t regret spending a writer, singer and day at the PMA. 1219 SW Park Ave multi-instrumental- Sam Hill ist of the band. Session Americana’s spon- Arts & Culture Editor taneity and intimacy among the musicians 2.) The Museum of African Culture is sure to send a contagious vibe through Looking for a culture shock? Check out the Museum of African On Friday, Oct. 26, One Longfellow the entire audience. “Starting out in col- Culture to take a step into an entirely different world. The museum Square will introduce Portland to a new, lege, it was always a fun, casual get togeth- boasts over 1,500 unique pieces ranging from large-scale, elabo- exciting style of folk rock with the enthu- er in dorm rooms. The main mentality of fi rately carved wooden masks to smaller pieces, scale gures, textiles siastic interactive band Session Americana. the band is to get the audience involved,” and ceramic and bone artwork. They have an extensive display of With six members sitting around a col- Cavanaugh said. African masks that were used in rites of passage, funerals, agricul- tural ceremonies and marriage ceremonies. This is one of the few lapsible bar table, they jam out with a “I’d give them 100 miles. That is to say, places in the state to fi nd such a collection, so take a day to explore natural feel that gets the crowd involved. if they’re playing anywhere within 100 the museum, have some fun and learn a thing or to about African They perform a fun mixture of covers and miles of your home, you drive there and culture. 13 Brown St. their very own upbeat original pop and folk are grandly rewarded for your effort,” said rock, composed by four of the band mem- David Greenberger, a writer and music 3.) International Cryptozoology Museum bers. reviewer for National Public Radio. This Coming from Boston, Session Ameri- free energetic group puts a simply spunk The International Cryptozoology Museum is truly a one-of-a-kind location. Cryptozoology is the study of hidden animals, or animals cana displays a different style of perfor- and passion into their mixture of music. that haven’t been proven to exist. We’re talking about Bigfoot, the mance that gets their audience pumped up Feeling the passion they have for music, Abominable Snowman, mermaids, the Lochness Monster, and plenty and ready to jam out by interacting with the members turn a simply jam session into of other mysterious creatures. The museum is fi lled with some really one another as well as the crowd. Carry- a vibrant feel good show. Check them out detailed exhibits showing what the creatures are believed to look ing on their tradition, they set up the col- this one time, and you will defi nitely drive like, maps showing where sightings have occurred and plenty of art- lapsible bar table wired with microphones. to see them the next time they’re within work as well. There are also plenty of themed toys and games. The Sitting around it, they talk and bring an 100 miles. museum was picked as one of the top fi ve “Kid-Friendly Museums” in New England in January 2012 by Yankee Magazine. It’s a great easy-going environment to the stage. As The show starts at 8:00 p.m, tickets are place for some family fun. 11 Avon St. the night gets started, they rock out with $15 in advance or $18 at the door. Order a wide variety of acoustic instruments. online and One Longfellow Square and The musicians collaborate, playing off of Session Americana will offer an exclusive 4.)Maine Historical Society each other and playing off of the feel of the discount to USM students. Go to their Founded in 1822, the Maine Historical Society is the third oldest crowd. website and enter the word “usmsession” state historical society in the United States. The museum consists Known for “Best Live Residency” in in the promotional code box and receive of constantly changing exhibits and programs, the pieces of which come from more than fi ve centuries of life in Maine. Regardless of 2011 Boston Music Awards, Session Amer- $5 off the original price. Tickets are also the specifi c exhibit, you’ll always fi nd a collection of art, artifacts and icana is guaranteed to get you on your feet available either at the One Longfellow documents that bring the time period to life. The Maine Historical dancing. Square box offi ce or by phone. Society also owns the Wadsworth-Longfellow House, the childhood “No artist in Boston has accomplished home of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, one of the most famous 19th what they have, quietly selling out every fi century American poets. You will de nitely learn something new show they play locally – over 40 a year. [email protected] about the state of Maine while you’re here. 489 Congress St. They have a huge fan base in the under- @SamAHill 5.) Portland Fire Museum From RUDY on page 7 The Portland Fire Museum is fun for all ages, giving visitors a chance to see the evolution of the local fi re department. The museum is fi lled with antique fi refi ghting equipment, some of which would seem dan- real challenges that impact the visitor.” fi gerous to use now. Vintage steam engines and re trucks are always Attentiveness to bar space is integral; on display. It’s an interesting experience to compare everything to things are truly looking up for the OLS. Rudy our modern world and notice how quickly things change. This place is fun for all ages and is a great way to spend some time with the is passionate and devoted not only to OLS, people you enjoy while learning a bit about the city of Portland. 157 but to the arts and performance community in Spring St. Portland. Her goals for the future are simple, “I want to see OLS thrive into the next decade, [email protected] where I will bring my younger daughter to @SamAHill shows as well. I hope we become a home to children’s and senior’s programs during the day and fi ll the house most evenings of the week. I hope we can strengthen the diversity of programs we offer with more world music See a typo anywhere? and jazz. Surviving and thriving are always Lend us a hand with your sleuth- the goals of a performing arts space.” Portland music fans, keep on the lookout. ing skills and come copy-edit for us. Kippy Rudy is in town, and she plans to bring Sam Haiden / Staff Writer OLS to the top. Kippy Rudy poses for a photo outside of One Longfellow Square located at 181 For more info e-mail: [email protected] State St. Rudy has nearly 10 years experi- [email protected] @freepressarts ence in the arts and performance industry October 22, 2012 9 In Heavy Rotation National Review National Review What caught the eyes and ears of our staff this week. Rustie cleans his sword Smoke & Jackal debut

music fans are con- album For Emma, stantly calling “real Forever Ago blended trap,” please refer to with Radiohead’s song City Star, the fi fth “Fake Plastic Trees.” song on the album. It’s so versatile, too. Allow the deep, clean You could play this r and multilayered bass song to help you go beats to carry your to sleep or blast it at mind into a world of a laid-back party. It’s EMI rhythm. If you listen a surreal experience, closely you’ll hear that really making you feel Chiddy Bang/ the samples are from out of yourself and in- The Swelly Express brass instruments, all volved with the music. Chiddy Bang is the best alter- wonked up, chopped It’s an impressive native hip hop group out there Warp Records and screwed by a RCA work to say the least. right now. With upbeat, un- master of dub. Brown’s vocal belt- orthodox rhymes from Chiddy Sam Haiden Sam Hill and unbelievable sampling and Staff Writer Rustie has something for all, Arts & Culture Editor ing on “You’re Lost” production by Xaphoon Jones, on an unstoppable campaign for will leave a stamp on your mind, there’s no way you won’t rock Unless you’ve completely closed danceable beats. Check out “Hover EP No. 01 is the debut release of following you throughout the day out to this. Guaranteed to put your mind to the dubby whomps Traps” and you’ll hear a funky bass the alternative, southern rock group and forcing you to hit that repeat that spring back in your step of dubstep, it’s truly hard not to guitar line that leads into a nice, Smoke and Jackal, which consists button over and over again. The any day of the week. love those grimy British beats like comfy, four-on-the-fl oor disco of already accomplished musicians track is kept alive by his voice as this trap-infl uenced album, Glass beat. After he lets us get comfort- Nick Brown, guitarist and vocalist it constantly builds up, climax- -Sam Hill Swords. able, his synths start dissecting the for Mona, and Kings of Leon bass- ing only in the fi nal moments of f Arts & Culture Editor These beats borne out of beat, and rest on your eardrums like ist, Jared Followill. the song. Brown makes his mark Glasgow, U.K. are too precise: golden clouds. Drops, breakdowns, The seven-track EP was record- throughout the entire album, creat- a cutting glass prism of musical and every variety of skilled dance- ed within a week at Brown’s home ing a style very different from his and synaesthetic sensation. The beat-producer techniques keep us studio in Nashville, Tenn. Bringing work with Mona without entirely producer, Russell Whyte, known moving, on our feet. two accomplished musicians to abandoning the aspects of his work as Rustie, has produced one fi ne Not dancing yet? Initiate track collaborate on a record within a that fans have come to know and album with Warp Records. seven on the album, “Ultra Thizz.” the span of a week is tricky busi- love. On this album, Rustie departs It comes on slow, nice and easy. ness, avoiding artistic disputes on a The duo has defi nitely managed from the more lo-fi hip-hop beats It gives you a twinkling voice deadline, but the duo came togeth- to create a unique sound separate of his previous albums, like Jagz sample that progressively gets er to produce a polished product from Smoke and Jackal’s parent- the Smack. Attempting to represent louder and becomes more complex without any issues. They were able bands. “Ok Ok” is the only track his subgenre, known as Aquacrunk before Rustie quite literally drops to leave the ego behind and relax to that sounds similar to either of or Wonky, his most recent creation you on your head. It has become create the most chill set of tracks. their previous projects. EP No. 01 t achieves a sound that could be de- a cliche to compare every music This album works on every level. is atmospheric. It feels like wet, GOOD Music, Columbia fi ned primarily as trap, which is the DJ to Skrillex, but regardless, the It’s something you’ll want to listen empty city streets. It’s an emo- Fats Waller / hip-hop fl avor of electronic dance way that Rustie initiates his synth to without distraction, laying alone tional album, but not for the sake fl A Handful of Keys music, and secondarily as dubstep sequences is very similar. If this on your bedroom oor. of being emotional. It doesn’t force “The man who could eat up a or pop. He has truly polished his doesn’t get your chest resonating The opening track, “Fall you into a relaxed, dreamlike haze, r piano” at his best -- live and re- sound and has created innovative enough to make your whole body Around,” will have you zoned out but invites you with open arms. mastered in a new set released and dynamic synth sounds. His vibrate, may the gods of music help and bobbing your head instantly. last year. Beginning with all- novel usage of rhythm changes and your soul. Followill’s lucid bassline draws r time favorite Ain’t Misbehavin,’ time signatures gives him a unique you in and steers the track with- this record tires late with a few sound. [email protected] out being overbearing. It sounds [email protected] too many instrumentals. At 22 @freepressarts @SamAHill tracks, however, it is worth ev- To hear some of what electronic like a cross between the Bon Iver’s ery dime. Wait until winter has you eating in under a dim light with a cheap bottle of wine.

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Virgin, Freestyle Dust, EMI, Ultra [^P[[LYJVTMYLLWYLZZHY[Z The Chemical Brothers / Push The Button The Chemical Brother’s Gram- my-award winning electronic masterpiece is an infectious blend of pop-synths, layered sampling, and insanely catchy hooks. The production value is ridiculously high on this one - also known as “Standard Chemical Brothers.” f -Andrew Henry Perspectives Editor 10 October 22, 2012 A&C Listings Artist Ahmed Alsoudani Monday, October 22nd will speak at USM A Severe Joy/ Geronimo! / Henry Hoagland auction. Other pieces focus on hap- The Flask Lounge James Sheldon 117 Spring St. Free Press Staff Alsoudani was born in Iraq in pier events. Alsoudani works with Doors: 8:00 pm / Show: 8:00 pm 1975. He fl ed in 1995 after defac- rounded shapes, blended and vi- World-renowned artist Ahmed ing an image of Saddam Hussein brant colors, and other aestheti- Alsoudani, an Iraqi-born surrealist and subsequently being blacklisted. cally pleasing elements of compo- Wednesday, October 24th painter, will visit USM next Friday. He then applied to art school and sition, too. Regardless of subject, He will work with art students in was denied admission. He took up he invokes a host of renowned Oran Mor Gorham, offering them advice on illegal residence in Syria for four masters: the dejected and somehow Blue honing their craft. The university years, fi nding asylum in the United also jagged lines and shades of 650 Congress St. will then hold a private reception States. He studied at the Maine Braque, the randomness of Hoch, Doors: 7:30 pm / Show: 8:00 pm for other students, faculty, staff, College of Art from 2001 to 2005, the vibrancy and explosiveness of Brandi Carlile / Blitzen Trapper donors, community leaders and- then later got his M.F.A. from Miró and Kadinsky, the dreaminess State Theatre friends of USM to meet with him. Yale. He has since been included of Dalí and the nightmarish quality 609 Congress St. Following the reception, he will in Forbes magazine’s prestigious of Goya. And whether the subject Doors: 8:00 pm / Show: 8:00 pm give a talk at Hannaford Hall in “watch list” as an up-and-coming of his paintings be positive or neg- Portland for the general public. collectible artist. He currently lives ative, Alsoudani almost never titles The talk will be part of the USM in New York City. his work. Thursday, October 25th Art Department and Gallery lec- His pieces are surrealist, com- His works are worth so much ture series in the visual arts, and bining oil and acrylic paint, ink, that USM cannot afford to insure The Barn Swallows the Offi ce of Multicultural Student charcoal and gesso, a white paint them for a gallery showing. In- Blue 650 Congress St. Affairs. The nearly two dozen Iraqi mixture. Most of his art relates to stead, a powerpoint presentation Doors: 6:00 pm / Show: 6:00 pm students will have a unique op- war, depicting its horrors through will accompany his speech to show portunity to meet and hear from a violent charcoal gestures, oppres- his work. Lake Street Drive / Laura Cortese pioneer of modern Middle Eastern sive and obtuse shapes, and colors One Longfellow Square art, an accomplished artist whose that make the canvass appear as [email protected] @freepressarts 181 State St. pieces currently fetch six fi gures at though they might be rotting. Doors: 8:00 pm / Show: 8:00 pm Friday, October 26th

The Fogcutters Big Easy Want to write for the 55 Market St. Doors: 8:00 pm / Show: 8:00 pm Arts & Culture section? Racing Heart Blue 650 Congress St. We’re looking for writers, photographers and artists! Doors: 8:00 pm / Show: 8:00 pm

Session Americana For more info e-mail: One Longfellow Square [email protected] 181 State St. Doors: 8:30 pm / Show: 9:00 pm

Hot Day at the Zoo / Tricky Britches Empire Dine & Dance 575 Congress St. Doors: 9:00 pm / Show: 9:30 pm

Roots of Creation / The Running Gags / All Good Feel Good Port City Music Hall 504 Congress St. Doors: 8:00 pm / Show: 9:00 pm Saturday, October 27th

Dead Season / Beyond The Fall / Breakthrough Port City Music Hall 504 Congress St. Doors: 6:00 pm / Show: 7:00 pm

Suzy Bogguss One Longfellow Square 181 State St. Doors: 8:00 pm / Show: 8:00 pm

Gin Lab / Anna & The Diggs / The Other Bones Empire Dine & Dance 575 Congress St. Doors: 9:00 pm / Show: 9:00 pm

Paper Diamond / Morri$ / Of The Trees Port City Music Hall 504 Congress St. Doors: 10:30 pm / Show: 11:00 pm

Adam Waxman / The Kenya Hall Band / Model Airplane Big Easy 55 Market St. Doors: 7:00 pm / Show: 7:00 pm

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Henry’s Head Don’t discriminate - vote “yes” on Question One

To argue to keep marriage be- tween a man and a woman is to rationalize inequality, plain and simple. The bill to legalize gay marriage includes a clause that gives the churches the ability to deny same-sex marriage, which allows the church to keep it’s own freedom of choice intact. I do un- derstand that various religious af- fi liations are often the reason for a “no” vote on question one, and that the more religious voters argue that they don’t want to “redefi ne mar- riage” as the campaign signs state. Andrew Henry Yes, the legalization of same-sex Perspectives Editor marriage will redefi ne marriage - for the greater good, by bringing Of the questions appearing on equality to an oppressed group of the Nov. 6 Maine election ballot, people. I fail to see a valid argu- none have received more attention ment against equality for all peo- than Question 1, on the legalization ple. Any way you cut it, the argu- of gay marriage. The issue has had ment against same-sex marriage is Alex Greenlee / Multimedia Editor a signifi cant push, because it did a defense for prejudice toward the not pass during the last election, homosexual population. defi nition of marriage be re-tooled; marriage bill would have a posi- human beings. It just is morally and there seems to be a stronger Another aspect of the argument the “sacred” right of marriage is tive impact on gay college students wrong to deny any person the right base of voters that support it this against gay marriage is the claim not getting tarnished. Homosexual on campuses in Maine. The equal to marriage, whether that marriage time around. As far as I am con- that heterosexual marriage has people who wish to get married rights movement has seen a suc- is between a man and a man, or a cerned, the issue is garnering more become normalcy and that chang- love one another just as much as cessful presence at USM, and cam- woman and a woman. I’m a hetero- advocates as a result, and I think ing it would be uncomfortable for heterosexual people do. If this bill paigning by statewide college ad- sexual, Christian man, and I do not it will pass. What it boils down to those who disagree with it. Statis- were to pass, gay marriage would vocates of the same-sex marriage see how legalizing same-sex mar- is this: If you do not vote “yes” on tically, heterosexual relationships just be called “marriage” from now bill has surely been a large part of riage will directly infl uence me in question one, you are justifying are more predominant, but that’s on, not the divisive, offensive mon- growth in support for this issue. a negative way. To the people who the unequal treatment of same-sex because same-sex marriage doesn’t iker we have now between “gay The issue of same-sex marriage simply do not agree with the pass- couples, therefore denying them exist in most states. As society ad- marriage” and, simply, “marriage.” is an important lesson in equality, their constitutional rights. vances, it seems logical that the The passing of the same-sex as well as the decent treatment of See EQUALITY on page 13 Could you be the future of The Free Press? Now is a great time to get involved! We’re currently looking for writers, ad sales people, copywriters and a News Editor.

Come be a part of your student newspaper! Work-study positions are available 12 Perspectives October 22, 2012 Election selection Non-citizen residents deserve the right to vote Spencer McBreairty Staff Writer that student government is the high- est election for which many of our During my employment with the students can vote. Bowdoin College Upward Bound In 2009, Maine voted on whether program, I worked closely with sev- or not to allow non-citizen resi- eral students from Sudan and Soma- dents to vote in municipal elections. lia who had relocated to Lewiston. The measure was overwhelmingly The goal of the program is to help struck down in the legislature. In fi rst generation college students, 2010, Portland had a unique chance whether born in Maine or abroad, to override the decision and legal- reach their goal of higher education. ize voting for non-citizen, legal It became clear to me, and many residents at the local level, such as others within the program, that these school board and city council. Al- students are truly here for a better though close, 52 percent of voters life. Since the 1990s, Portland has decided that those basic freedoms become home to a growing number were too much. of refugees from countries such as Somalia, Rwanda and Burundi. Citizens who Recently, Lewiston’s mayor Rob- are incarcerated ert Macdonald, received criticism can vote. Yet for expressing his view that the im- my friend, born migrants in his city needed to leave their cultures at the door and assimi- in Colombia late to a Western way of life. but raised in Macdonald’s comments echo Massachusetts sentiment of the Fascist Front na- since the age of tional of France and highlight cul- two, cannot. tural differences between immigrant populations and non-immigrants populations in a negative manner. Attending USM, many of us have While looking at Maine’s laws, I had classes with students from all stumbled upon a fun fact. Citizens over the world. Whether they are who are incarcerated, regardless of here from England on exchange, a the severity of the crime, can vote. recent immigrant from central Af- Yet my friend, born in Colombia rica or a lifelong resident, citizen or but raised in Massachusetts since not, they are part of our community. the age of two, cannot. Is she truly Comments similar to the mayor’s less worthy of the right to vote than draw divisions in the sand: us ver- a murderer who was just lucky sus them, but it doesn’t have to be enough to be born in Maine? Appar- that way. The USM community ently so. Seth Koenig / Bangor Daily News has changed for the better because It wasn’t that long ago that only Portland taxi cab driver Jama Farah speaks to reporters about a taxi license policy that they believe intends to of the new views, experiences and rich, white men could vote in elec- drive Somali cabbies out of the business. opinions brought by greater diver- tions. While we have come a long sity. However, for many Americans, way as a country to ensure voting it is not simply enough that indi- rights for citizens, we must expand viduals wish to improve their qual- them once again. Once a refugee is ity of life and pursue a higher level allowed to work, he begins to pay of education when they come here. taxes. His tax money goes to pav- These people must also play the part ing the roads, building the schools of an American. and helping out the less fortunate. If I mention Lewiston because our our government has no qualms with community is not simply Portland taxing people, it should at least give or Gorham. We are a three-campus them the right to check a box for university that serves nearly ten Portland City Council. thousand students. Some students are American, some are not. But even at the school level, we have opened up opportunities for students Spencer McBreairty is a political to get involved in our government science major and economics minor and organizations. It just seems sad in his senior year.

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From EQUALITY on page 11 can now get married, which does decades. It is time to end the injus- the free press ing of the bill, I ask - why? If the not interfere with anyone else’s tice towards same-sex couples that legalization of same-sex marriage life. Worst case scenario, there is prevalent in Maine. Every other

92 BEDFORD STREET, PORTLAND, MAINE 04101 does not directly affect your every- might be overfl ow parking on a state in New England, save for (207) 780-4084 • [email protected] day life, why does it matter? city street because of a same-sex Rhode Island, has legalized same- Women received the right to wedding, which would create some sex marriage. Now is the time for vote, African-Americans were traffi c congestion. That is it. The Maine to follow suit. granted equal rights and this, too, bottom line is that same-sex cou- EDITOR-IN-CHIEF will pass, in time. The only change ples simply want the right to marry, Kirsten Sylvain [email protected] that would affect the general popu- a right that has been available to @USMFreePress lation of Maine is that gay people every eligible citizen of Maine for NEWS EDITOR ______

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DESIGN DIRECTOR Wanwen li Response: Real big fi scal responsibility

MULTIMEDIA EDITOR Alex Greenlee Why should the student body expect good representation? The elections are hardly contested. Student senators try to elicit ADVERTISING MANAGER Patrick O’Reilly advice, and they get looks of, “don’t talk to me nerd.” Fiscal responsibility comes with accountability, especially in demo- BUSINESS MANAGER cratic politics and elections. The students are not willing to Lucille Siegler dictate where their money goes, so the SGA is going to do what FACULTY ADVISER they can. They will fail (as they did here), and they will succeed. Eve Raimon Let’s just not pretend that any statistically signifi cant portion of the student body really cares. By the way, caring is merely tak- ing one minute to log onto a website and vote to ensure their 50 dollars goes to the right place. I never heard the Free Press, at least in the four years I was at USM, issue a sharp critique of the NEWS ASSISTANT stunning apathy it takes to get about fi ve-percent voter turn out. Nate Mooney -ashamedalumni STAFF WRITERS Jim Sheldon, Kit Kelchner

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Chiu on This Score big with these healthy alternatives during football season

Sunday during football season. on the back of the label, it’s best to times we drink more than we intend watch more football on a weekly Fantasy players watch nearly every step away and choose something after ridiculous plays, like the time basis. Even on game days, it’s good football game of the season, which else. Instead of using vegetable oils when replacement refs called a to stand up and stretch during com- totals about 20 hours of sitting or ‘mock’ butter, use quality extra touchdown when the ‘talented’ wide mercial breaks. If you know you’re or minimal activity each week. virgin olive oil, coconut oil or ghee receiver Golden Tate brainwashed going to be sitting around watching Unwanted weight gain is like wel- (clarifi ed butter). These healthy oils himself to think that he caught the football all day, plan ahead and get coming replacement referees back have a higher omega-3 content and a ball for the Seahawk’s win, despite a workout in before the fi rst game to the NFL. They were detrimental better quality oil means less chemi- what the cameras showed. Plays like starts. Marinate your chicken wings to the league and hated by most foot- cal processing. Instead of using this call for another brew, but try with a spicy dry rub the night before ball fans. store bought hot sauce, try dusting having a glass of water in between to maximize fl avor! By planning Thankfully, football fanatics can cayenne pepper or grinding fresh ja- drinks to stay hydrated. Make sure ahead, you can save yourself from dodge the unwanted weight gain and lapenos on your protein to limit your you’re keeping track of the number looking like a linebacker. empty calories that can potentially sodium intake. The options are end- of drinks you’re consuming because So make the smart play by look- give rise to conditions like high less, be creative! the calories can pile up quickly. ing out for your personal health! blood pressure or high cholesterol. 4) Drink in moderation: Food 5) Plan ahead: Fantasy owners Remember, it’s all about portion All it takes is a little twist on con- and football aren’t complete without need to be cautious as they tend to control and making healthier choic- ventional thinking to stay on track all soda or beer. Pour a glass of wine es because at the end of season. Why not stick to guacamole or mix a drink using real the day, the only high and salsa instead of a creamy bean fruit juice and qual- number you want Anna Chiu dip? That way, even if you still eat ity liquor for to see is your Sports Editor wings or pizza, guacamole and salsa a change. team’s score. would at least provide healthy fats A lot of To bench or not Sundays are the holy grail of and essential nutrients. You want the to bench? football season. Of course, there’s best outcome in a dire situation. Thursday and Monday night foot- To cut down the calories, here are Start: Bench: ball, but Sunday is the only day some simple changes to traditional • greek yogurt • sour cream fi lled with back-to-back games, football foods that won’t intercept • apples and peanut • creamy dips and starting from 1 p.m. and lasts until a your game because the longer you butter sauces little before midnight. Die-hard foot- live, the more football you can • cayenne pepper • brand name hot ball fans experience blood-pumping watch: • baked of vegeta- sauces excitement and continuous TV yell- 1) Resist delivery or take-out ble chips • potato chips ing on any given Sunday and it’s and go homemade: Homemade is • light popcorn • fried chicken the perfect time to get together with always the best option for optimal • raw nuts • candy bowls • grilled chicken • bread sticks friends and family. Football Sunday health benefi ts because you know is more than just cheering fans what ingredients are in your food. drinking beer around the beloved Pizza joints often brush on extra [email protected] fl at screen HDTV. It is also about grease to prevent sticking and for @USMFreePress eating traditional ‘game day’ foods extra fl avor. Besides, most delivery like chicken wings, chips and dip, and fast food chains are using the chili and pizza, which could mean ‘bad’ omega-3 oils like canola or unwanted weight gain as the season soy. You don’t have to sacrifi ce taste progresses. to eat healthy. Why not bake your Event spotlight: Vaccinate, verify Game day gives an excuse to own chicken wings instead of order- gorge on food so full of sugar, fat ing them? and preservatives that it wouldn’t 2) Add colorful fruits and vege- STDs and register to vote decompose if you decided to leave tables to the menu: If you’re some- This week, USM will be hosting ‘V-3’ day where students can get tested, register to vote and receive the fl u it on a shelf to rot. According to the one who just can’t let go of your U.S. Calorie Control Council’s es- menu staples, be sure to add some shot at no charge. Be proactive about your health and take advantage of this event to save time and money! timation, the average football fan fruits and vegetables to the table! consumes a day’s worth of calories You can be creative; make apple or When: Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2012 during one game. More disturbingly, kale chips! The benefi ts of adding Seamless, a mobile and online ser- fruits and veggies is the fi ber which Location: Portland/Sullivan Gym Upstairs vice that facilitates ordering deliv- makes you feel more full and can 9:00 a.m.- 7:00 p.m. ery and takeout food popular chains help minimize over eating. Time: in the U.S., found that wing orders 3) Use quality ingredients: If Fee: Free for students increase 70 percent on any given you can’t pronounce an ingredient October 22, 2012 Sports 15 Upcoming Quick Hits: October 23 Men’s Soccer The Huskies’ week in review Salem St. @ USM

Women’s Volleyball Keene St. @ USM October 24

Field Hockey UNE @ USM

Women’s Volleyball UNE @ USM October 25

Women’s Soccer St. Joseph’s @ USM October 27

Women’s Soccer USM @ Rhode Island Col.

Field Hockey Western Conn. St. @ USM

Men’s Soccer Rhode Island College @ USM

Justicia Barreiros / Free Press Staff Women’s Volleyball Freshman Luke Pugsley (#19, with ball) fakes out a Bates fielder as teammate William Pearsall looks on. USM would go on to lose to Bates 5-1. USM vs. Roger Williams Volleyball Men’s Soccer @ Wenham, Mass 18 assists. New England College in a Women’s team drop The women’s team will non-conference game this Huskies fi nish score- USM two 0-3 loss play an LEC match against Wednesday. less against undefeated @ Gordon Keene State on Tuesday. The Huskies lost both of Women’s Soccer team their matches 0-3 to Rhode Field Hockey The men’s team was un- Island College and St. Jo- Huskies lose fourth able to bring home a victo- seph’s College on Saturday. Women’s team capture straight match ry, losing 0-3 to top ranked Scoreboard The team’s record fall to 9-18 win second in a row The Huskies lost 1-4 Eastern Connecticut State overall and 0-6 in the LEC. The huskies captured their against Eastern Connecticut University on Saturday after- October 16 The Huskies fi rst lost 0-3 second win, beating Fitch- State on Saturday afternoon, noon. The team’s record falls to Rhode Island College in a burg State 4-3 in a LEC match dropping their overall record to 4-12 overall and 1-5 in the Women’s Soccer LEC match with the scores on Saturday afternoon. The to 2-13 overall and 1-5 in the LEC. USM 0 of 13-25, 16-25 and 15-25. team’s record improves to Little East Conference. Senior goalie Jeremy Bates 2 They then lost 0-3 in their 7-11 overall and 4-6 in the Scoring the only goal for the Turner made three saves de- second non-conference LEC. women’s team was sopho- spite the 19-4 disadvantage Women’s Volleyball match to St. Joseph’s Col- Sophomore Peyton Dostie more Mariah Cropley and as- in shots from the opposing USM 3 lege with the scores of 10- scored two goals for USM sisted by freshman Brooke team. Pine Manor 0 25, 19-25 and 14-25. while sophomore Annabelle Lawrence. Senior goalie Ka- The men’s team will play Senior blocker Krista Frenette and junior Stepha- tie Cobb had fi ve stops for Salem State University this October 17 Keene had seven kills while nie Lomasney both had one. the Huskies. Tuesday at 4:00 p.m. in a freshman blocker Kelsey Junior goalkeeper Kayla Ken- The women’s team will non-conference match. Field Hockey Abramson had fi ve kills, two nedy had zero saves while play their last regular season USM 4 digs and two aces. Junior freshman goalie Casey White home match against St. Jo- Worcester St. 0 outside hitter Madalyn Terry had three saves but allowed seph’s College on Thursday added six kills and two digs a goal. at 3:00 p.m. [email protected] Men’s Soccer and sophomore setter had The women’s team will play @USMFreePress USM 1 Bates 5 October 20

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Field Hockey USM 4 SCORE A TOUCHDOWN Fitchburg St. 3 Men’s Soccer USM 0 Eastern Conn. St. 3 FOR YOUR RESUME! Women’s Volleyball We are scouting for Sports Writers! USM 0 Rhode Island Col. 3 Email [email protected] USM 0 if interested. St. Joseph’s 3 16 October 22, 2012 USM COMMUNITY PAGE Students and faculty Campus celebrate women in science Events Monday, October 22 Skyla Gordon Contributor Customized Learning: Partnering with Technology USM celebrated the achieve- 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM ments of women in the science, Hannaford Hall, Ambromson Center, Portland technology, engineering and mathematics departments last Presidential Debate Tuesday at the annual Ada Viewing Party Lovelace Day. 9:00 PM - 10: 30 PM The guests of honor, profes- Amphitheater, Woodbury Campus Center, sors Clare Bates Congdon of Portland the Computer Science depart- ment, Lisa Moore and Terry Tuesday, October 23 Theodose of the Biology de- partment, and Karen Wilson of Enburi Performance- Japanese folk the Environmental Science de- dance from Aomori, Japan partment, gave their speeches 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM to a full house. 102 Wishcamper Center, The celebration is named Portland Campus, USM for Augusta Ada King, the Countess of Lovelace, who Wednesday, October 24 is considered the world’s fi rst Phoebe Borden / Free Press Staff computer programmer. The Clare Bates Congdon, left, and Theresa Theodose, right, at the annual Ada Lovelace Day Muskie School Fall Lecture Series: event was created to empower celebration. David Shaw on “Adventures in women and to inspire them to Entrepreneurial Leadership” succeed in mathematics, engi- as art sets and dolls. This fos- was a group of women. We and to be good citizens,” she 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM neering and the sciences. ters prejudicial thinking from really bonded and supported said. “We want to redefi ne the Lee Community Hall (Room 133), Wishcamper Each professor expressed an early age that only boys are each other,” she said. Having image of women and inspire Center, Portland love for the sciences and tech- fi t for certain technical or sci- female role models in the sci- and empower them.” nical fi elds and explained what entifi c careers. ence fi eld empowered and The speakers hoped to help Halloween Samhain, All Saints/All Souls, prompted her interest. They Moore spoke of contributing encouraged her. She also re- further disprove the notion and Things That Go Bump in the Night stressed the importance of to society and trying to discov- fl ected on her upbringing in a that only men can be scien- 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM women breaking through the er what her role was. “I realized southern town with traditional tists and that women are meant Brooks Student Center, Gorham stigma of working in technical, that being a teacher fulfi lled male and female roles and how to stay home and take care of traditionally male-dominated that role. I didn’t worry about her scientifi c fi eldwork helped the family. They emphasized Thursday, October 25 fi elds. not being able to do it,” Moore to build her self-confi dence as that women can fi nd a balance “It starts with toys,” said. She explained how she a woman. between being a scientist and Nichiren Shu Buddhist Sacramental Ceremony Congdon said. “The message came to love the sciences. “My To wrap up the speeches, being a mother. Most impor- 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM is different for boys and girls.” mother was really important in Wilson advised students to do tantly, they advised students to Offi ce of Religious & Spiritual Life, 23 Brighton Traditionally, boys are given my life. She was constantly ex- what they love. “I think that follow their dreams. Avenue, Portland constructive, scientifi c toys, posing us to nature.” was really the main theme such as Legos and chemistry Theodose also spoke about today. As professors we want [email protected] Almost, Maine by John Cariani - sets, while girls are given cre- the power of women. “The to give students the skills to @USMFreePress Student Performing Artists ative and nurturing toys, such biggest factor of my success think critically, to collaborate 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM Lab Theatre, Russell Hall, Gorham Friday, October 26 Featured Photo: New England Environmental Literacy Summit 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM University of New England, Biddeford, Maine 11th Annual Halloween Party 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Southworth Planetarium, Portland Saturday, October 27

Portland Events Board - Halloween Trip to Salem! 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM Salem, Massachusetts

Christopher Climo Senior Voice Recital 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM Corthell Concert Hall, Gorham Sunday, October 28

USM Wind Ensemble Concert 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Corthell Concert Hall, Gorham

For more events: Patrick Higgins / Free Press Staff www.usm.maine.edu/events Students walk among the bright autumn foliage in front of Corthell Hall. As of Monday, Oct. 22 there are 60 days of fall left.