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Green Living Project: Na­ tional RVTour Makes its I First Stop at UNE BY RYAN KINGSTON study abroad program in the coun­ Nor'easter Staff try. The School for Field Studies allows students to not only learn On Wednesday, Sep­ about environmental issues in for­ tember 22nd, the Office of In­ eign countries, but gives them the ternational Education at UNE opportunity to conduct field re­ hosted the first stop for the search and engage the communi­ Green Living Project's 16-month ty through service programs. The tour of the U.S. The Green Liv­ Green Living Project's expedition ing Project's goal is to document team visited the School of Field Sokokis Hall and its man-made pond located in its inner square. sustainability initiatives across Studies in Costa Rica and docu­ the globe, creating videos and mented how the students studied Sokokis Construction a Success, Says Adminstration promotional materials to educate the science of shade-grown coffee and engaged the community to BY DANIELLE CROPLEY the youth in the country. On the Hall is only the beginning of an form of Chat n Chews, student educate the community and pro­ ever-changing University of New 22nd, Drew and Tanya of the Nor'easter Staff surveys, and regular meetings mote this system of agriculture. England. with USG Student Affairs Rep­ GLP gave a presentation of pho­ tos and videos depicting a variety Another expedition to Costa Rica Finally it's here! The Almost anyone can see resentatives, as said by Jennifer of sustainability projects, from partnered the GLP to the Leath­ new addition to the UNE resi­ that Sokok.is is big, bold, and DeBurro, UNE's Director of Res­ cheetah population restoration erback Trust, where volunteers dence hall family: Sokokis. As brand-spanking new. However, idential Education and Housing. in Southern Africa, to the use of focused their efforts on preserv­ a collective campus community, what is behind those freshly­ DeBurro also states that decisions shade-grown coffee techniques to ing a small stretch of beach where the construction across Route 9 painted walls and newly hinged such as furniture choices, the the Leatherback Turtles nest. The doors? The answer to this ques­ dual-paint colors lining the hall­ prevent deforestation in South­ has been a long-awaited project beach is the nesting ground of tion is the students. Many a mind Eastern Africa and Costa Rica, compiling many viewpoints, price ways, and the expansive outdoor less than 28 turtles, yet is the 6th went into devising the recipe for recreational space (which houses · to Leatherback Turtle restoration points, and ultimately points of largest nesting place in the world. this new living space and even a blue-turf field and will allow in Costa Rica. Since 2007, the interest. The formula for Soko­ The turtle habitat is threatened by more hands went into stirring for pond-skating, to name a few Green Living Project has visited kis may seem to benefit only the hurricanes, pollution, and coastal the pot to reach a satisfying end things) were all key elements that and documented over 50 proj­ University, but by compiling a development. The Leatherback result. But, the thing that re­ ects in 14 countries, each with a budget-friendly plan, input from students themselves suggested. Trust, however, has been a strong ally fueled the fire were the ideas, Since residence halls unique aspect ofsustainable living. students of all ages, and eco­ advocate for preserving the land. thoughts, and overall contribution are a college student's home for One of the Green Liv- friendly utilities and materials, Tanya and Drew con­ the final equation that is Sokokis from UNE's student body, in the nearly eight months out of the ing Project's major partners is the School for Field Studies, the cluded their presentation with a Please see SOKOKIS, page 2. oldest and largest environmental look at Chewonk.i Campground Please see GREEN a e 5. How UNE Spends Your Portland Goes Gaga Money BY BRANDON BOTHAM We don't fund something haphaz­ To Repeal "Don't Ask Nor'easter Staff ardly; we know its student money, sowe spend it with them in mind." Don't Tell" There is an array of When looking at eople have become examples from the veterans' lives. particular phrases that can be UNE's 990 United States Tax asualties of this ban; Several of these young heard far and wide across cam­ Form, which is public knowl­ six of which spoke out veterans that worked their way up pus, and m,?st of t~em are pretty edge, it is easy to see how fis­ against the policy on to be Aviation Officers or Majors, common: UNE 1s so expen­ cally stable we currently are. Be­ onday. and devoted years of their lives sive," "I can't believe I pay this low are some figures to review Portland's to fight for the United States of to go here," "$40,000 ... Really?" from the previous fiscal year: ayor Nicholas Ma­ After speaking with Ni­ America, were discharged be­ adones, Jr., Maine cause the military discovered that cole Trufant, the Vice President UNE's Total functional expenses: KYLIE GALLIAN!, NOR.EASTER NEWSC O n g r e s s w o m a n they were gay. for Fiscal Affairs and C.F.0. of $118,717,112. Lady Gage speaks to advocates and fans in the hopes of Ch lli p· h repealing "Don't Ask Don't Tell." e e mgree, t e The first veteran to speak, the University of New England, UNE's Program service expenses: Executive Director of Aviation Officer Lissa Young, UNE students and community $108,555,411. BY KYLIE GALLIAN! Servicemembers Legal Defense preferred to avoid telling an indi­ members should know that UNE Nor'easter Staff Network Aubrey Adams, Univer­ vidual story, and announced to the administration has this in mind. Reassuringly to students, sity of Southern Maine's Student UNE is a non-profit organiza­ this means that almost 91.5% of crowd that "serving our nation is On Monday, Septem­ Body President Ashley Willems­ tion, whose main purpose is the the budget goes back into UNE a privilege, and the issue is that ber 20, 2010, over 1,000 people Phaneuf, and the one and only education and personal growth of to fund its programs and day to the privilege is being screened arrived at Deering Oaks Park in Lady GaGa joined the six veter­ students. According to Trufant, day operations. UNE's money out for certain demographics .... Portland to attend the political ans to address the significance of UNE spends its money, which is no( being invested excessively Demographics- race, class, gen­ rally held to speak out against repealing 'Don't Ask Don't Tell.' comes predominately from stu­ or taken away to fund other ar­ der, sexuality-has never been a the current 'Don't Ask Don't Tell' The general theme of each speech dents, with student's interest in eas; it's staying on UNE's two predictor of effectiveness in com­ Military Policy. Since 1993, this was the importance of calling mind. "It's expensive," explained campuses funding its academic bat .... But what is a predictor of policy has allowed the military to Senators to ask them to support Trufant, "but we know it's an in­ programs and student life ini­ effectiveness in combat is char­ discharge a member of the armed repealing the policy before the vestment. The President encour­ tiatives. Below are more figures acter, courage and competence, forces if it is discovered that he vote on Tuesday, but some in­ ages people to conserve resources. from the previous fiscal year. and that's all you need out there." or she is a homosexual. For the eluded more personal details and Former Air Force Major Mike Please see MONEY, page 5. past seventeen years, over 13,000 Please see GAGA, page 5.

WHAT'S GOING ON Busch Lecture Series: AROUND UNE Celebrates the CAMPUS? FIND OUT WITH AARON FUL­ 20th Anniversiery of the fall of the Berlin DECARY LERTON AND UNE THE BIG BIG EVENT. .. HAPPENININGS Wall SPORTS: WHO'S IN REVAMPED! WHAT HAPPENED? SEASON 2 NEWS NOREASTER NEWS Wednesday, September 29, 2010 Olympic Gold Medalist to Speak at UNE UNE Celebrates 20th September 29 Anniversery of the Fall of BYDR.LARACARLSON Nor'easter Contributor the Berlin Wall With the Scowcroft Lecture, UNE's First Year Reader Stastisland, and Eric Strange's Documentary, The Wall Billy Mills is an Oglala BY LAURA CARTER working on the second part of his Sioux Indian whose given Na­ Nor'easter Staff documentary entitled: The Wall: tive-American name is Loves World United. A thirteen min­ His Country. Mills was born and On November 9, 1989 ute clip was shown at his lecture raised on the Pine Ridge Indian the Berlin Wall began to crumble. on Thursday, September 23. This Reservation in South Dakota. Hastily built during the night in lecture took place at noon in the Although Pine Ridge is very 1961, the wall was being disman­ River Front Facility. Brent Scow­ rich in Native American culture tled after standing, and dividing croft's lecture took place at the and spirit, it is continually recog­ the capital of its country for nearly River Front Facility as well, on nized economically as one of the thirty years. The well known sym­ September 24 at 5:30 pm. poorest communities in America. bol for the Cold War separated These scheduled events Billy was orphaned by the age of West Berlin from East Berlin and lead to a suggested reading for the 12 and sent to boarding schools. the whole of East Germany. One incoming freshman class, a novel He graduated from Haskell Indi­ of the most "physical reminders" by Ann Funder titled: Stasiland: an School and became involved of the war and division between Stories ji-om behind the Berlin in distance running, earning an an entire nation is still something Wall. Cohesive to the lecture and athletic scholarship to the Uni­ '???????????, NOR'EASTER NEWS that impacts the world today, a film presentation, this combina­ versity of Kansas. Never winning Billy Mills holds his Olympic Gold Medal. legacy that lives. tion of events-film-lecture-novel, a major race in track and field The Berlin Wall was cho­ according to Dr. Zuelow, "repre­ or cross country, he continued sen as a topic to teach and have sents a singularly incredible op­ in Olympic history unfold. A Title: "Global Unity Through to show promise by his perfor­ others better understand that by portunity for students to learn major motion picture has been Global Diversity" mances in cross-county; mak­ not understanding [it], "you don't something about our world, about made about Billy, entitled "Run­ Date: Wednesday, September ing All-American several times. understand our world. You don't who we are and about how we got ning Brave", and he has been 29th,2010 Upon graduating from understand its divisions. You that way." The suggested reading a positive influence on many Time: 7:00 pm the University, Billy was com­ don't have even the most basic was seen as another opportunity of our American Youth. Mills Where: Campus Center MPRs missioned an officer in the framework with which to address to learn about an occurrence in also co-wrote "Wokini" with United States Marine Corps, global challenges. You're behind history that made one of the larg­ Nicholas Sparks, which is now For more information, contact: and continued training for the before you even start," says Dr. est impressions after the second titled, "Lessons of a Lakota". Dr. Lara Carlson, PhD, FACSM Olympic Team. He made the Zuelow, Assistant Professor of war was over. Following all of University of New England Olympic Team in two events, the European History. The Arts@ these happenings was a museum marathon and the 10,000-me­ 207-602-2810 UNE committee (made up of exhibit which was seen as "the ic­ ter run, and the world was [email protected] administration, faculty, staff and ing on the cake." about to see the Greatest upset students) arranged several dif­ But what does this Ber­ ferent events that tie in with this lin Wall Presentation mean for and Featherman) are any less im­ Not to mention, the construc­ essential theme during SO KOKIS portant than Sokokis, but, UNE's tion process in and of itself has CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 the beginning of this new addition does have all the been almost as smooth as ideally fall semester. pros and none of the cons from possible thanks to mild weather year, it has been very important Beginning the other residence halls, along conditions and the accessibility to UNE to keep .the students late spring of last year, with having added advantages of workers. Even though there front and center in the plans in­ two events fell into that are incomparable. Some of is some construction still un­ volving the expansion of the Uni­ place: a lecture by these advantages are the shorter derway, such as extraneous site versity. However, along with the Brent Scowcroft and a construction time, because Soko­ work and the Route 9 Pedestrian students, other factors were kept two-part film presen­ kis took about 10 months to Safety Improvements, all previ­ in mind such as finances in this tation by Eric Stange. complete where Featherman took ously established goals were met hard-economic time and envi­ The first part of Eric about 10.5 months, as well as by the University in providing ronmental influences. Accord­ Stange's documentary, large costs being cut in the end. the students with Sokokis. Al­ ing to Alan Thibeault, UNE's The Wall: World Di­ Based on information though it is across Route 9, De­ Campus Planner , Sokokis is the vided was shown on provided by Thibeault, when the Burro and Thibeault have both fifth new residence hall to have Sunday, September University went to bid for Con­ claimed that with the amount of been built within the decade here 19, Tuesday, Septem­ struction Management Services, foot traffic back and forth across at UNE. When comparing it ber 21 and Wednes­ poor economic times and tough campus, it appears that the busy to other buildings, for example day, September 22 in competition were on UNE's side, street and added distance is not Featherman H all, Sokokis is a Alfond 205 at 8 pm. in that they allowed the bidder to hindering student interaction in staggering 104,000 square feet, Mr. Stange is still be successful and reach several any way. What it comes down unlike Featherman which is only percentage points lower than costs to is that UNE is very proud of COURTESY OF GOOGLE IMAGES 48,000 square feet. Sokokis also would be usually. Ultimately, this the newly built Sokokis Hall, and Please see BERLIN, page 5. houses 300 student beds, where­ allowed UNE to build Sokokis they hope that this is a mutual as Featherman only holds 153. H all with a final savings of nearly theme across campus, especially Now, this isn't to say that the oth­ 27% off the original budget set. for the students that live there. er halls (West, East, C hamplain Convocation Revisited

BY SPIKE JOHNSON Deans Ward and Brown. All of Dean of Students: Daryl Conte Nor'easter Staff the speakers had points that reso­ BY ANANYAMOHANTY dent. "W e like that he's always ing to Dr. Cynthia Forrest, Vice nated strongly with the incom­ Nor'easter Staff visible and it seems like he re­ President of Student Affairs. On September 7, 2010, ing class with messages detail­ ally cares about what is happen­ Dean Conte has worked at the anticipatory class of 2014 filed ing the importance of excellence. The University of New ing on campus," state a hand­ the University of New England into the Campus Center Gym. In her opening welcome, England in the fall of 2010 has ful of first year undergraduate for six years now with a total of They were greeted by a stage set Dr. Forrest quoted Aristotle, "Ex­ been home to exciting develop­ students. Indeed· Dean Conte's twenty -six years of experience in similarly to graduation, and with cellence is an art won by training ments. New incoming students, trademarks include not only his higher education. Before working all the pomp and circumstance. and habituation. We do not act new constructions, and a new Big Gulp but his openness and at UNE, Dean Conte worked at This formal academic welcome is rightly because we have virtue Dean of Students. This fall, Daryl friendly banter with all students. Alfred University, Pace Univer­ the first performed by UNE in all or excellence, but we rather have Conte, who by no means is "new" As Dean of Students, Daryl's sity and Columbia University. its years as a well-regarded insti­ those because we have acted right­ to UNE, was promoted from being responsibilities include numerous "I left Alfred and was about tution and was a fitting addition ly. We are what we repeatedly do. the Associate Dean of Students departments, namely, Residential to accept a position out West at to the many recent changes that Excellence, then, is not an act but to being the Dean of Students. Education, Multicultural Affairs, Stanford when I saw an ad for a have taken place on campus. ·a habit." This important message "Yeah, he's pretty cool!" is LGBTQJA Affairs, Judicial Af­ position at UNE. It caught my Speakers included Presi­ sparked motivation in the minds a resounding sentiment among fairs, International Education, interest. Similar to many stu­ dent Danielle Ripich, Unity Col­ of many of the first year students. students when referring to Daryl. Health and Wellness, and Cam­ dents I saw the picture [online] lege President Dr. Mitchell Thom­ Erin Plante, 2014 class "I like how witty he can be and pus Life. D ean Conte also serves of the school by the coast and its ashow, Vice President Cynthia member, said, "The ceremony I like that he's sassy" states one as the Budget Officer for the Di­ proximity to the Beach, to Port­ Forrest, Chairman of the Board motivated me to do well in second year undergraduate stu- vision of Student Affairs report- land and to Boston. I visited the of Trustees Mike Morel and school. I think it created a sense Please see NEW DEA.N, page 4. Please see CONVOCATION, page 5. Wednesday, September 29, 20 I 0 NOREASTER NEWS NEWS 3

about for next year. Among these position. The time for the fair First Annual UNE Campus Job Fair possible changes are, having the will also be up for consideration BY JUDIE BREWER students, were greeted by Finan­ ployment, they were instrumental fair take place earlier (within the so that more departments can Nor'easter Staff cial Aid, who process the neces­ in organizing the fair along with first few days of students arriving participate without having a neg­ sary paperwork for Federal Work Financial Aid to help students on campus), having an "express" ative impact on serving students On Wednesday, Sep­ Study, and were given the Autho­ find jobs on campus. Nevers was line for students who do not need and members of the UNE com­ tember 15th, UNE held its first rization Form that was needed happy with the facility, indicating to see Financial Aid before talk­ munity. Ultimately, the Campus Fall Campus Job Fair at the new to show hiring supervisors they that it was more than adequate ing with employers, and gather­ Job Fair is a facet of UNE that Riverview Facility. The job fair were eligible for employment. to accommodate the number of ing information needed for em­ students can look forward to ev­ was an opportunity for UNE Patti Genest, Work Study Co­ students and UNE community ployment earlier so that students ery new fall semester. Community members who were ordinator for Student Financial members who were present at the can spend their time finding a looking for student workers with Services stated, "Hopefully, in fair. and without Federal Work Study the future, submission of new­ Amanda Leen, Bidd­ to fill open positions within their hire paperwork can be taken care eford Campus Circulation Coor­ New Menu at Alfond Cafe departments. of in advance - so that students dinator for Library Services was BYKRISTY lows students to watch their salad Approximately 20 UNE will have their Employee Autho­ also in attendance. Although the FAULKINGHAM or sandwich be made fresh, right offices were present, including the rization Forms with them - or we Library, due to their hours of op­ Nor'easter Staff in front of them. For the sand­ College of Arts and Sciences In­ can create one for them quickly eration, needed to have their staff wiches, students can pick from ternship Office, Undergraduate before they meet with prospec­ in place prior to school starting, The Harold Alfond Cen­ six types of bread and sandwich Student Government, Health and tive employers." Genest also gave was still on hand to accept appli­ ter for Health Sciences now has spreads, seven types of protein, Wellness, College of Osteopathic her overall impression of the fair, cations for possible openings in some new additions to the menu five types of cheese, and eight Medicine, and the Academic IT "I feel it was a very positive ex­ the spring semester. For the 15 of the Lower Level Cafe. Along sandwich toppings. For the salads, Office. Off campus employer, St. perience and one which we hope positions she had available she re­ with these menu changes, stu­ students have the choice of three Louis Child Development Center, to improve upon and tailor more ceived 97 applications. Leen stat­ dents can now use a "meal swipe" salad bases, 18 fresh ingredients, as well as volunteer opportunities specifically to students' and de­ ed, "Most submitted applications to pay for food without unneces­ three proteins, four dressings, and with York County Democrats was partmental needs in the future". over the summer, or came into sarily using Flex Dollars. This added toppings to further cus­ also in attendance. Over 300 stu­ Jeff Neve rs, Coordinator the library to ask about openings means that students don't have to tomize the meal. The idea behind dents attended the fair in search of Employer Relations with Ca­ in the first few days of classes". be limited to just using their meal this is to giv~ students what they of a campus-based position. Al­ reer Services and co-host of the The library is also one of the few plan at the Decary Dining Hall. want and have it made the way though there are not a plethora event, was surprised and delighted departments on campus that hire Sometimes, classes make it diffi­ they want it. of non-work study opportunities, by the turnout, both by students non-work study employees. cult to schedule meal time at De­ The Alfond Cafe sells ad­ there are some available with So­ and offices on campus. Even This fair is expected to cary, but with the newly improved ditional items, besides these new dexo and the Library. though Career Services is more happen every year with some Alfond menu, students now have full meal additions. One item is When entering the tent geared toward off-campus em- modifications already being talked the added option of grabbing the choice of fresh-brewed Green food to go or enjoying it at the Mountain Coffee, hot chocolate, Cafe at a time that works better or tea, served hot all day. An­ for them. Every Monday through other selection can be made from Friday from 10:30am to 7:00pm, the cold beverages, such as soda, the Cafe has a choice of three hot juice, or milk. The Cafe even has entrees that all come with a foun­ fresh fruit, fruit cup and veg­ tain beverage, a dessert (which is etable crudites options, to meet a usually cookies), and a choice of student's daily needs, along with either an apple or a bag of chips. a huge variety of desserts. Brit­ Students can even buy the entrees tany Baked Goods provides cin­ separately, hot or cold, if they so namon rolls, brownies, rice crispy choose, which gives them the op­ treats, cookies (including choco­ tion to heat them up and/or eat late chip, M&M, and peanut but­ CHELSEY MEZSAROS, NOR'EASTER NEWS The library students can now use day or night. them later. Alfond usually tries ter), and more that seem to be just to include a vegetarian dish every the thing to satisfy any student's 24 Hour Library day, as well, which opens up the sweet tooth. Also, wheri students BY ELISABETH ZIEMBA posal for the library's extended the next course of action in terms variety to a larger group of stu­ are running behind in the morn­ Nor'easter Staff hours included new staff mem­ of hour expansion or reduction. dents. ing or just need something to go, bers, President Danielle Ripich As the new, safe service Along with the premade the Alfond Cafe also has breakfast Almost everyone knows proposed that students fill the comes to its take off point, we are en trees, the Cafe has an even more food items such as cereal, muffins, that UNE is Maine's only Master new hours instead of formal staff, reminded of the same quote that individualized option. This alter­ and bagels. What it comes down programs for Physician's Assistant offering yet another way to give Dean Golub used to open his native gives students the ability to is that the revamped menu at and Nurse Anesthesia, but now back to the students by means proposal: Michael Freeman, then to either create their own hand­ the Alfond Cafe offers students a UNE has another item to add of new, non-work study jobs on Library Director at Haverford crafted sandwich or salad instead plethora of convenient choices for to its resume: the only 24 hour campus. Usually, the library is College in Pennsylvania, once of a hot meal. The sandwich and any time of the day. library service in Maine. UNE's only able to offer a few non-work said "the best thing a library can salad bar is available to students libraries are extending their hours study students positions on staff, be is open", and now, we are. from 11:00am-7:00pm, and it al- of service to offer 24-hour service, but the new extended hours has month since 5 days a week. The library will doubled the number of student Decary passes the new locations work began, the slightly extend weekend hours positions available to non-work Decary Revamped every day, which makes the loca­ as well in this new pilot program study students. The switch has also only things left tion more accessible for students. beginning as soon as Security opened up availability and interest BY KYLIE GALLIAN! to complete the Ultimately, the University is striv­ project are to hook-up remaining gives the green light in Biddeford. to COM students, with 3 joining Nor'easter Staff ing to maximize and utilize the Portland's library will also be ex­ the student staff members this phone lines and computers, and available space on campus, and is tending their hours, although it year. Dean Andrew Golub said As students arrive this wait for the clubs and new advi­ trying to meet the needs of all stu­ sors to move in. will take them longer to go 24/5. that his proposal, while somewhat fall, they may notice new fea­ dents here. The goal of these new Andrew Golub, Dean of changed from the initial proposal tures all around campus, includ­ Due to the incoming locations for the group offices is Library Services, proposed this in May, has been supported by all ing Sokokis-the new Residence students from the Dental Hy­ to create an interesting synergy extension in May of last year. Al­ of UNE, from Safety and Secu­ Hall located across Route 9, giene program and other pro­ between some of the most promi­ though around 80% of the library's rity to IT services, and everyone greater access to wireless inter­ grams from the Portland campus, nent student groups. services are available electroni­ is excited to see how the program net, and many renovations made there was a need for new offices As for the computer lab, cally, student requests drove the goes in the first year or two. If to the Lower Level and Annex of for the new academic advisors that though the space was d.ivided proposal for true 24-hour service. the service takes off the way that Decary. will be available for these students nearly in half and some comput­ New security measures have been is anticipated, the possibility of As most have noticed, on this campus. Because of the ers were removed, these comput­ put into place, including a new 24/7 library services is not out of the lounge area that used to be Exercise and Sports Performance ers were simply relocated to the card swipe that will secure the li­ the question. on the left past the office of Din­ offices at the base of the annex, library. Students have been asking brary after 9pm and a transition While there is not yet ing Services has transformed into combined with the unused space for more study areas with com­ to login screens on the computers. word of whether the Windward more office space, and the com­ in that area, it made the perfect puters, and now they have more Dean Golub says the library staff Cafe will be expanding its hours puter lab has become about half location for the new advisors' of­ computers to use in the quiet is "thrilled" to be able to expand to meet a rise in demand, there the size it used to be. According fices. study environment of the library. the library hours of operation. are two new vending machines in to Vice President of Student Af­ The University also Dr. Forrest made it clear "It's wonderful to be able to add the study area of the cafe that will fairs and Dean of Students, Dr. wanted to make some of the stu­ that these changes were made a new service," he says. The new be available to students, one for Cynthia Forrest, the plans for this dent groups more accessible to for the betterment of the stu­ hours will expand UNE's hours to food and another for cold bever­ concept developed in the begin­ the student body, and thus created dent body. "The theme of this is 140 hours a week, more than any ages. Library staff will do a head ning of the summer. However, new offices for the Undergradu­ all about the students and trying other college library in Maine; count every hour starting at 8:00 construction had to wait until ate Student Government, Ac­ to enrich their environment and Colby comes closest at 119 hours PM and going until 8:00 AM to mid-August when Sokokis was tivities Programming Board, and support the groups that provide a week. determine what use the extended completely ready for students to Yearbook/C&O Resource Room. for the students here at UNE. It's While the original pro- hours are having, and determine move in. Now, a little over one Nearly every student that dines in an investment for life." 4 NEWS NOREASTER NEWS Wednesday, September 29, 2010 UNE Security Blotter 9/7/10-Vandalism reported in -Freddy Hall RA reports to dis­ been left in a car in a parking lot 9/19/10-Caller reports attempt­ 9/22/10-Report from an RA of a Lot 16. patch ofan alleged threat against on campus all day. ed theft of bikes outside of East theft in Siena. 9/8/10-Medical emergency re­ a student. 9/16/10-Student's crossing Hills Hall. -Blue car is reported speeding in ported on the Barbara Hazard 9/11/10-lndividualfoundpassed Beach Road at Decary Hall and -Two individuals discovered ha­ Lot 22. Athletic Field. out in Padua Hallway. Lot 16 crosswalk are almost hit rassing an RA to get into East -Suspicious person reported 9/9/10-Medical emergency re­ -Dispatch responds to call about by irate driver. Hall. lurking in woods near Lot 10. ported on Sokokis Turf Field. the smell of incense in Assisi 9/17/10-Housekeeping reports -Suspicious noise reported near 9/10/10-Suspicious vehicle and Hall. that they find a wet suit in the Sokokis Hall. person located in Lot 18. Non 9/15/10-Hit and run accident men's locker room. 9/21/10-Caller reported theft of student arrested for possession reported in Lot 12. 9/18/10-lntoxicated individual UNE I.D. in the Campus Cen­ of narcotics. -Caller reports that a dog has discovered in Featherman Hall. ter.

Biddeford Police Blotter 9/17/10 road on May Street. ing room windows. She states this is an their vehicle and change was stolen. -Caller reporting what sounded like a 9/20/10 ongoing issue. -Caller stating that there is a guy sitting dozen gun shots in the area. -Caller reporting that his cat is missing. -Caller reporting about 30 subjects fight­ in a silver Hyundai. He is laying all the -Female reports a young male in an It has a purple color with a bell on it. ing, he states he does not see any weap­ way back in the seat with money hanging old red Chevy Blazer was riding on her -Caller states that he is being chased ons. The victim appeared to be a black out the window and he just looks suspi­ bumper, then backed off, came up on and harassed by subjects referring to male. cious. her again, pulled alongside her over the themselves as the "R.O.D. gang" (Ride -Subject reporting a male walking push­ -Caller can hear male and female yelling double line causing her to brake and pull or Die). ing a stroller on the tracks, while beating the apartment next to them. They think to the side. Vehicle then turned down -Caller believes that something may his dog. Caller also advised that male was the fight may be physical.They also sus­ Cole Road to go to Route 111. She was have gotten into his garage. There is no yelling and screaming profanities at her, pect they are intoxicated. not able to get the license plate number. access to the house from the garage. last seen walking on Cutts, wearing tan 9/18//10 9/21/10 jeans and pushing a pink stroller. -Caller reports that his neighbor is -Caller reports at the tan house by West 9/23/10 putting his trash out too early in the & Gertrude there is a gun on the front -Caller informs that there is a large morning. lawn. She is not sure if the gun is real or mattress blocking the sidewalk on 32 -Caller reports that there are some juve­ not. Sullivan Street. niles in a tree just past the cemetery by -Caller reports the smell of marijuana -Caller reports that her apartment was the Pond, shaking the tree so acorns fall coming from the upstairs apartment. broken into during the morning hours. onto passing cars. -Caller reports his neighbor cut at least -Caller is concerned that someone on the -Caller advising that there are two males 30 trees off his land without his permis­ second floor of their apartment has been that are fighting outside in the street. sion. cooking up drugs. Subjects are unknown to the caller. -Caller requesting to speak to an officer -Female caller reports 10-12 subjects in a 9/19/10 because her house was egged the previ­ "mob scene". There is a subject in a black -Caller reports his basement was broken ous night. t-shirt that is the instigator. He is going into and several thousand dollars of -Subject reports that his bike was stolen after a male with a baby. Some subjects equipment was stolen. while he was in the library. ran behind yellow building on Piersons -Caller states there is a group of3 or so 9/22/10 Lane. A male in a white t-shirt with tat­ EVERYDAY AT subjects in the park being loud. He has -Caller reports German Sheppard breed toos was also threatening the male with asked them to quiet down and they told running loose in the roadway, last seen the baby. Female reports this is the same him to shut up. running towards Elm Street. group of people that police had problems -Caller reports a female subject operat­ -Caller reporting that her neighbors are with yesterday. Bebe\s ing a gold Chevy Malibu was all over the taunting her daughter through her liv- -Caller reports that someone broke into m.lJfl:R,t"l'O' .S & . C.4N'.f'1:N.4 NEWDEAN CONTINUED FROM PAGE 2 Now BOOKING campus and saw endless op­ They are doing us a favor by giv­ sions is his love/hate Birthday Parties & portunities with the locations ing us the opportunity to do so. relationship that and the programs and I saw this "The foundations for he shares with his Special Events. place explode with raw potential. me are about direct student sup­ Rottweiler, Phoebe. There was an emerging great­ port. Students pay a pretty price "She has the worst ness" reminisces Dean Conte. to attend this school and the breath. When I "As an undergraduate stu­ leadership at this school makes have company com­ dent, I met a student affairs per­ for a great return for the invest­ ing and I don't have son who guided me. I became a ment. There are also endless op­ time to take her to Resident Advisor, I was a tour portunities available. Reach out the beauty parlor, I guide and I was the President of and it is there for you. If you've have been known my Fraternity. These experiences hit a wall, tap into the resources. to febreeze her" helped me catch the higher edu­ We are a truly unique school says Daryl fondly. cation bug. I realized the impor­ in the programs that we offer. "My favorite food tance of this individual, so for me Our undergraduate majors, our is pepperoni pizza HANNAH GOODNOW, NOR'EASTER NEWS working with students was a nat­ nursing school, our graduate with cocoa puffs New Dean of Students Daryl Conte communicating ural push. This is my opportunity programs, our dental and medi­ for dessert. I also with students. to give back" says Dean Conte. cal schools; there is almost no hate weeding and Dean Conte's phi­ small to mid-sized university raking so I set the gine and shove the car in gear. losophy is central to his in­ that matches this range of study leaves on fire and put them You have one shot at an un­ terests with student af­ available" states Dean Conte. out, it's much easier that way" dergraduate education and it fairs. The philosophy reads: "To be successful in student casually says Dean Conte. goes real fast. Be a sponge and The student is the most im­ affairs you need to have a high There's the matter of the soak up your educational expe­ portant person on this campus. threshold. You need to wake up big gulp. "I have five of those a rience in and out of the class­ Without the student there would and want it. You need to enjoy day and each serving is forty­ room. Don't take your friends be no need for the institution. it to be successful I found my four ounces. I have this ridicu­ for granted. Know yourself The student is not a cold enroll­ niche as a generalist. If a student lous diet so you'll find me work­ and know when it's time to ment statistic, but a flesh and needs something, I'll tap into re­ ing out a lot. Also for the past give your brain a rest and find blood human being with feel­ sources to find answers. I won't ten-fifteen years I have thrown laughter. Connections for life ings and emotions like our own. make students jump through myself into work. I finally found is not just a sound byte for the The student is not someone hoops to find solutions. No mat­ someone who's willing to date University of New England, it to be tolerated so we can do ter how busy I am I can always me and put up with my she­ is central to everything. Respect our thing. They are our thing. give students some time when nanigans. I'm working towards the connections you make." As 140 Main St., Downtown Biddeford Thestudentisnotdependentonus, they want to see me. I don't get finding that balance and finding this interview ends, Dean Con­ rather we are dependent on them. lost in the paperwork because my footing" says Dean Conte. te excuses himself to go fill his The student is not an interrup­ it would suffocate me. It is the Dean Conte with his enor­ gulp, continuing his day reach­ tion of our work, but the pur­ student that matters, not the mous Carpe Life attitude men­ ing out to students, creating and pose of it. We are not doing spreadsheet" says Dean Conte. tions, "There comes a time when keeping the human connection. them a favor by serving them. Among Daryl's many pas- you have to stop revving the en- Wednesday, September 29, 2010 NOREASTER NEWS NEWS 5

UNE's Grants and other assis­ fant again referred to the master BERLIN tance: $21,716,224 plan. UNE has a very small en­ CONTINUED FROM PAGE 2 MONEY CONTINUED FROM PAGE I dowment, it accounts for around UNE? Proving leaps and bounds Lecture Series, and "made possi­ UNE's Compensation of This money, according to only 1.5% of UNE's entire bud­ for our own university, "it shows ble by the generous donation and current officers, directors, trustees, Trufant, is the money that helps get. Therefore, in the master plan that we're leading the way in terms funding support from Mr. Peter and key employees: $2,610,903. assist undergraduates to come to of building, Trufant said that it of how small universities are able and Mrs. Rosalind Whalon," ac­ UNE's Other salaries and wages: UNE. This money funds the vari­ is sometimes necessary to build to present material in an engag­ cording to Associate Dean, John $42,231,597. ous programs and scholarships those buildings which bring in ing, entertaining, and educational Tumeil. These lectures are pre­ UNE's Pension plan contribu­ that UNE offers internally to its revenue first, such as a residence format", says Dr. Zuelow. These sented at the university annually, tions: $2,298,984. students. This line of the bud­ hall. As far as construction across lectures are a part of The Col­ and "planning for next year's lec- UNE's Other employee benefits: get accounts for 18% of UNE's the street, there is no current lege of Arts and Sciences George $6,188,399. ture will likely begin next week." entire expenses. This means, start date for the next building. and Barbara Bush Distinguished UNE's Payroll taxes: $3,091,329. nearly 1/5 of student money However, Trufant point­ Total Employee Expenses: goes directly back to students. ed out that there has been a signifi­ 56,421,212. How does UNE de­ cant increase in academic space on termine where student's money campus: 100,000 square feet since This means that 47.5% goes? According to Trufant, the 2008 to be exact. Not to mention CONVOCATION of the budget goes directly to­ CONTINUED FROM PAGE 2 President, Danielle Ripich, signs the 104,000 square feet added to wards paying UNE employees. of camaraderie for the class and all fiscal documents. The VP for residential facilities with the com­ projects that ·are occurring on Since UNE is a service organiza­ inspired all of us." This stellar re­ Fiscal Affairs and the President pletion of Sokokis Hall this fall. campus. His lively and engaging tion towards educating students, view of the ceremony was shared propose the budget to the Board Trufant concluded by speech provided students with nearly half of its budget is going by many and the positive feed­ a jumping off point from which Finance Committee, and it must speaking to the financial stabil­ towards the employees who run back was also focused around the to explore environmentalism on be approved by the Board of ity that UNE continues to hold. the service. Trufant said that all keynote speaker Dr. Thomashow. Trustees. The budget also must "We are doing very well," ex­ campus and around the world. salaries remain competitive and Dr. Thomashow's speech Following the faculty, fit in with the Board of Trustees plained Trufant, "We are fiscally that UNE uses surverys and com­ was centered on green living and with minds filled with inspira­ Master Plan, which, according to solvent and financially strong." parisons from other institutions the comparison of worlds from tion, information and maybe a Trufant, has a great concern for It seems that UNE to determine how they set faculty 1969, when he himself began col­ little anxiety about the upcom­ student's needs and well being. student money is being spent and staffbudgets. Below is another lege, and the world today. The tre­ ing school year, the first-years When asked about with them in mind. Af­ figure from the previous fiscal year: mendous changes that have oc­ followed the faculty out of the space issues of facilities and re­ ter all, Trufant says, "Here at curred environmentally certainly gym and down to the Riverview cent construction projects, Tru- UNE, it's about the students." not all positive, but UNE has Tent for the barbecue reception. taken great strides in reversing its This well-coordinated and well­ plause from the audience, and to replace 'Don't Ask Don't Tell,' GAGA made her stance on equality very entitled "If you don't like it, go carbon footprint. He praised all of attended ceremony is the first of CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 the advancements the campus has many that will take place here apparent. Her speech-entitled home." Her presence was a mo­ made and encouraged students to at UNE to welcome incoming Almy had led troops overseas in "The Prime Rib of America"­ tivation for a great deal of people take an active interest in all things classes of first-year students into Iraq, and was discharged after the called out the wrongs of 'Don't to attend the rally, and gathered environmental, especially those the academic realm. Air Force searched through his Ask Don't Tell,' and asked the plenty of attention for the cause. personal emails and questioned crowd about the true reasoning of Mayor Mavadones thanked the him to find proof that he had the policy. "Doesn't it seem to be veterans for their courage to speak a homosexual relationship. He based on the constitution of the at the rally because in his opinion, made it clear in his speech that United States that we're penaliz­ "no one should lose their job sim­ Annual Community "the Air Force asked, but [he] ing the wrong soldier? Doesn't it ply because they're gay." However, didn't tell," placing the violation seem to you that we should send despite the efforts of the rally, on ' Service and Volunteer Fair of 'Don't Ask Don't Tell' on the home the prejudice? The straight Tuesday, September 21 , the Unit­ soldier who hates the gay soldier, ed States Senate fell short by four BYTHEO DUNFEY Community Bicycle Center and shoulders of the Air Force rather the straight soldier whose perfor­ votes, failing to provide the sixty Noreaster Contributor the United Way, among others. than himsel£ Another Air Force mance in the military is affected votes needed in order to ovrrturn Nadine DeSilva, Director of Saco veterail, and the last veteran to because he is homophobic, the 'Don't Ask Don't Tell,' thus leav­ The University of New Spirit, has worked with UNE stu­ speak, David Hall, led the c;owd straight soldier who has prejudice England hosted its annual Fall dent volunteers in years past, and in chanting "This law sucks" be­ ing the Pentagon in charge of de­ in his heart in the space where the Community Service and Volun­ said this about them, "They are fore Lady GaGa was introduced ciding when or if lifting the ban military asks him to hold our core teer Fair on Wednesday, Septem­ very conscientious, dependable and brought to the stage. will be readdressed. American values .... " Lady GaGa ber 22 in the Decary Cafeteria students with great enthusiasm." Lady GaGa took the also boldly proposed a new law Function Rooms. Nearly 100 Many of the representatives from stage with an overwhelming ap- students attended the event to the organizations and agencies find out about the many oppor­ in attendance were highly com­ GREEN tunities for volunteering in their plimentary of UNE students CONTINUED FROM PAGE I community. Craig Gibson, a and greatly appreciate their in­ life Science from impact, but to support the busi­ UNE senior majoring in med bio, volvement in community affairs. SUNY, and have nesses that display environmental med sciences, said "It was awe­ This event was a collab­ both received M as­ stewardship. You can make a dif­ some to have all of the different orative effort between the Uni ver­ ters in Conserva­ ference through the choices you types of volunteer opportunities. sity of New England Citizenship tion Biology. They make as a consumer. One of the They should do it more often." Program and the United Way of have studied abroad Green Living Projects partners The Service Fair, free York County. Students who were in Costa Rica, In­ is Hydrofiask, a retailer of reus­ and open to the public, featured not able to attend the Fair but are dia, and Nepal. Ja­ able water bottles. By purchas­ a broad range of York and Cum­ interested in community service son, the director of ing one of these bottles, you can berland County volunteer service and volunteering should contact events for the Green go online and designate a sus­ providers including the UNE Theo Dunfey, coordinator of Citi­ Living Project and tainable project you would like College Community Mentoring zenship and Service Learning or the coordinator of to fund with five percent of the Program, American Red Cross of Marie Hubbard, coordinator of this tour, spoke to cost of your bottle. On campus, Southern Mai ne, Goodall Hospi­ the College Community Men- me before the event. tal, Saco Bay Trails, Biddeford you can make a difference by toring Program in Decary 330. He, Tanya, and recycling metals, plastics, and Drew all expressed paper in the green Single-Sort that the main goal bins. You could also join clubs on "-'YlJE C1\LUANJ, ~OR"E.\STER NEWS Green Living Project of the Green Learn- campus that work towards sus­ in Wiscasset, Maine. The camp ing Project is to tainability, such as Earth's ECO. inspire students to take on en­ is located on 50 acres near the You can also be a good citizen of vironmental initiatives, and be­ coast, and offers a unique ex­ the earth by helping the Green perience in sustainable living come leaders in sustainability. Learning Project by suggesting to any student that wishes to With the help of their partners, domestic projects that the expedi­ visit. With its own farm, solar­ they also spread the word on tion team can film.Just e-mailJa­ passive homes, and even solar­ how individuals can leave lighter son at Jason@greenlivingproject. footprints on the environment. powered battery chargers, the com if you have ideas for them. site offers students a hands-on Tanya and Drew made the point You can also follow them on Fa­ experience in sustainable living. that the choices we make in our cebook, and have the chance to everyday lives have a profound This is Tanya and win free prizes throughout Drew Drew's first tour of the U.S. for effect on the environment. In and Tanya's tour. If you would like the Green Living Project, and for regard to coffee production in further information, or ifyou have Costa Rica, we must make the 16 months they will be living in a a newfound interest in studying mobile home fueled by biodiesel. decision here in the U.S. to buy abroad, visit the Office of Inter­ certified organic, Fair Trade, and THEO DUNFEY. NOR"EASTER CONTRIBUTOR Both Tanya and Drew received national Education in room 52 UNE students learning about volunteering opportunities in the local community. their Bachelor's degrees in Wild- shade-grown varieties to not only of Decary and you can be seeing minimize our environmental the world in a whole new light! 6 NOREASTER NEWS Wednesday, September 29, 2010 FEATURES Security Officer OfThe Month BY STEVE SCRIVENER to UNE Security, J ones states, "I enough of the games. She con- Nor'easter Staff retired from teach ing because I tinues to admit that her all time wanted to gi\'e m re job oppor- favo rite sport is Ice H ockey and Audrey Jones was born tunities to thme .tudents coming attends every home game. See, so and raised in Augusta, M aine be­ out of UNE. Such a large part of even our law enfo rcers have good fore relocating to one of Southern our community is supported by taste. But in all seriousness, she l\,laine's most decorated commu- those who graduat e from UNE, comments, "It is a pleasure get­ nities, Kennebunk. After com­ be it the medical field, business, ting to work the sporting events. pleting her college studies at the science, or education." D espite I love bringing young kids to University of Maine at Presque being Head of the Parking Di- watch the games so they can see Isle, Jones went.on to have a very vision, Officer Jones addresses a student athletes as role models." successful 25 year career as a common misconception around From the main source teacher. For 15 years, she taught a the or'easter community. itself, Officer Jones entails a bit of Srudent of the month; Jereon Velzing wide range of subjects to students She says that enforcing helpful advice to UNE students. of all age's k-12. Ms. Jones then parking tickets is her least favorite "All students should know each Student Spotlight: Jeroen took her expertise to be a librar­ partaboutbeing anofficer.Instead, year is a clean slate. We do not ian, where she also taught a com­ she would rather communicate to carry over past interactions. We Velzing puter education course to young the student before actually writ- know this is a learning process BY DEIDRE DICKER versities that fulfill their interests children for 10 years, before retir­ ing tickets; just being proactive. here for you guys and we want you Nor'easter Staff and goals. Wittenburg College ing. But there is one thing most Like a majority of t he staff here at to grow as students, people, and as in Springfield, Ohio, Augustana would be fascinated to know. the University of New England, leaders. If you guys have any ques­ This week's victim of College in Rockland, Illinois, Audrey Jones is now a Jones states that her favorite part tions, we are the first ones to ask. the Student Spotlight article is and Lewis and Clark Univer­ Security Officer at the Univer­ about her job is working around Try and establish trust and do not Jeroen Velzing, a first-year at sity in Portland, Oregon were sity of New England's Biddeford the students and watching them be afraid to come and ask us any­ UNE majoring in medical biol- among his choices, but J. decided campus. Our culture often as­ grow-up, mature, c:hen succeed in thing." So, the next time you see ogy. He comes to us from the on UNE because of the medical sociates law enforcement with whatever path of life they follow. an officer around campus, don't be Netherlands, so to make things opportunities it could offer him rude, inconsiderate, and uncar­ Students may also be afraid to stop and chat for a mo­ easier for people who don't speak and for the "beautiful campus." ing. However, you may be sur­ surprised to know how much ment, or just smile and acknowl­ Dutch,Jeroen also goes by J. He J. surprised me with prised to know that is just the the officers care about the them. edge their presence, because re­ specializes in Dutch but is also some of interesting facts he told opposite. Commenting about her Audrey admits that she is an ab- member, they are here for you. fluent in English. He can speak me about Holland. First of all, decision to move from teaching solute sports nut who cannot get French and German as well. the Netherlands have RED When I asked J. the ob- HOTDOGS. Apparently Maine vious question of how he found isn't the only place that makes Kickin' It With Kristin: Advice for the the University of New England them after all ... Who knew? J. in Biddeford from Europe, he admitted to never having heard First year Student explained that there is an orga- of the brand Carhartt or of a BY KRISTIN ROBERT use the open door policy. Basi- club, organization, or even just at- nization called FulBright that peanut butter and Fluff sand­ Nor'easter Staff cally all that entails is when you're tend the events that the University works to match students to uni- wich, however. Though this is in your room, O PEN YOUR puts on, it still shows that you are Please see JEROEN, page 7. OPEN YOUR DOOR, DOOR. You will be surprised interested in what we are all doing GET INVOLVED, GET OR­ as to how m any people will just here at UNE. I don't think that I GANIZED! stop by and say hello. Also, chal- got involved enough last year and UNE Happenings It's three weeks into the lenge yourself to say hi to some its somethir.g I greatly regret. I new school year. By this time last people walking by. The sooner came in here thinking about how BY AARON FULLERTON whiffieball to beach volleyball. year I was just starting to branch you get into the habit of leav- great all these clubs and organi­ Nor'easter Staff Club sports like Men's Volleyball, away from my roommate and ing your door open when you're zations would be to get involved Dance, and Gymnastics offer a make my own friends. The first in your room the quicker it will with. Then classes started and I Don't be fooled by the more competitive experience by few weeks are unsettling, you don't seem routine to you and the more got scared when I looked at how small school atmosphere; there putting UNE students against really know anyone, you cling people you will get to meet. It is much work I would be getting. are always plenty of things going other schools in the New Eng­ onto those that you do know, you important to continue to meet I also wanted to make sure that on around the UNE community. land area. More information on try making new best friends to new people at all points during I still had the time to hang out The Activities Program Board intramurals and club sports can replace those that you have left your career here at UNE. I still with my new friends, and because (APB), a student-run organiza­ be found in the campus center behind -- well as best of friends find myself meeting new people. of that I only joined the club for tion that plans social events and or at the UNE athletics website. you can make with only knowing Another way to do this my major. So my advice to you is, activities, is currently hosting UNE's outdoor programs - name­ people for three weeks-- and you is GET INVOLVED. Now I'm don't be afraid to do something their event series, "Get a Clue ly outing club and the waterfront are just beginning to get adjusted sure that by this point you are all that you enjoy, but your friends with APB", which features vari­ program - offer tons of outdoor to living on your own. I guess this sick of hearing people say "Get might not. Are you planning ous activities on Thursday nights activities - rock climbing, sailing, is the point where you really try Involved on Campus! " but it is on continuing your college ca­ in The Hang and movie nights kayaking, and zip-lining to name to get to know the people on your a crucial part of your experience reer once you've graduated from every Sunday. They also host sev­ a few - that are free to students. floor. The best way to do this is to here. \Nhether you are part of a UNE? Well guess what, Gradu- eral large events every year like Sign-up for these types of events Please see AD VICE, page 7. the Big Big Event, the Halloween is typically at the box office, next Dance, the Spring Semi-Formal, to the book store in the campus Biddeford 's only and the Spring Concert. The Un­ center, and are advertised in the dergraduate Student G overnment common areas around campus (USG) and the Hall Council also and on the UNE Breeze. Finally, Seaside Dining host se\'eral events throughout the \'Olleyball court and open Lunch & Dinner served daily, closed Mondays the ,·car like the Sex Show. 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Now after talking about all for those as well as the zip-lining a little wet. There is so much go­ of these cool trips you are prob­ trip on November 7th. Ride 24/7 ing on every weekend, how could Outdoor Recreation ably wondering what's going on has van trips every weekend in you not want to get off campus this year for activities. The most the winter so sign up for a Col­ and have a new adventure? Even BYTOM HINMAN white-water rafting, dog sledding, important thing is to check for lege ski pass (only $330) for Sug­ if big adventures aren't really your Nor'easter Staff zip-lining, and there will be much fliers posted all around campus. arloaf, Sunday River, and Loon. style, there are fall bike rides, sail­ more of that to come this year. They will tell you when the trips Remember to watch for ing on the Saco River, and dog­ When I first came to In addition to the Outing are and when you can sign up sign-up and meeting times each sledding and snow-shoe hikes UNE as a young freshman en­ Club, there's the Surf Club, the in the Box Office. You can look week. Scuba Club meets every once the snow falls. Remember tering the involvement fair, my Ski/Snowboard Club called Ride forward to kayaking, biking, and Monday at 6:30pm in the MPR's everything's free, so what do you goal was to find the things that 24/7, the Sailing club, the Scuba sailing trips almost every weekend (Pettapiece) ifyou feel like getting have to lose? See you out there. would get me off campus. I hap­ Club, and the Fishing Club. Each this fall; which you can also sign pened to stumble upon a group of of these clubs want to get stu­ up for in the Box Office. Look are important to you. Your stud­ guys who were part of the Outing dents outdoors and away from for these to begin again once ADVICE ies and work study do come first, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 6 Club. After joining the club, I saw the university for a few blissful the spring time comes around. but making sure that you set time hours. Although they are separate it had even greater potential then Upcoming events include: An ate and Doctorate programs look aside for you and your friends is its current status. Needless to say, clubs, they each fall under Out­ overnight kayaking trip during to see if you've been involved in always important. You don't want that following year I became club door Recreation which is headed 2nd and 3rd of October (sign-ups any clubs or organizations.You're to stress yourself out by not hav­ up by a gentleman named Zach president and soon brought it back closing on September 29th in the friends aren't the ones who are ing enough time to finish your to its roots. It is the goal of the Schmesser. Zach works with box office), and the annual fall reviewing your Graduate school assignments, but you also don't Outing Club to provide students each of the clubs to make sure long weekend camping trip up to application and seeing all of your want to make it so that you have with an opportunity to get out things run smoothly as well as Moosehead Lake the 8th-10th extra-curricular activities. Get in­ no time to yourself. When in of the dorms and off campus, to monitoring the planning of trips. of October. If you've ever wanted volved in what makes you happy, doubt, if you're having any trou­ have an opportunity they may not Many of you might have seen the to go horseback riding keep your because in the end it will pay off. ble getting organized or manag­ be able to experience elsewhere, sign-ups f~r the kayaking trips calendar open for the 16th of Something else to con­ ing your time, make a trip over to and to do it all for free. So far, or the excellent bike program October. Outing Club will also sider is GET ORGANIZED. the LAC and get some help and the Outing Club has taken stu­ we have here on campus. That's be doing day hikes in the White Making sure that you know where information on how to do this. dents hiking, camping, kayaking, all credited to Zach's hard work. Mountains so keep your eyes open all of your things are for each of These are all great tips your classes is something that is that I have learned over the past very helpful. Keeping well kept year on how to be successful. Re­ Introduction To The New Housing Staff binders and notebooks is your member, everyone here was a new student at one point or another. BY ALYSSA FASTNACHT For the past nine years, and was very impressed with the key to success. You might also We've all been in your shoes. Nor'easter Staff Melissa has lived in the Greater amount of student involvement find it helpful to make use of the Odds are that there is someone Boston area. She received her and commitment to improving student planners that you were else out there feeling like you are Of the many changes Bachelor's in Creative Arts Ther­ the university and really taking given on Move-In day. Making so don't ever feel like you're all that have occurred over the sum­ apy at Endicott and her Master's ownership of their accomplish­ sure you keep track of all your alone. Make use of the resources mer, perhaps this one hasn't had in Higher Education at Boston ments. Originally from Vestal, tests, quizzes, and due dates is available to you. And lastly, al­ quite as much publicity as oth­ University. In eight years after NY, he attended Elmira College very effective. Other than general ways remember to OPEN YOUR ers a· ng students, such as the graduating, Melissa held four dif­ in upstate NY where he received organization, time management DOOR, GET INVOLVED, new offices that have taken the ferent jobs at BU, first in Purchas­ his Bachelor's in Psychology and skills are crucial. Make sure that and GET ORGANIZED. place of the old commuter lounge ing and three others in Academic Social Work and moved on to the you set time aside for things that in Decary. However, the almost Support. The most meaningful University of Maine at Orono that over 70% of Dutch people complete replacement of the Res­ being her time spent in the Edu­ to receive his Master's in Stu­ would have voted for him had idential Education and Housing cational Resource Center (similar dent Development and Higher they been American citizens. staff members has already had to our Learning Assistance Cen­ Ed. Karl has worked on college As for Michael Jackson? He be­ an impact on the school. The ter). After having spent so much campuses for a few years and re­ one serious downfall of Europe, lieves that he is the type of per­ university has five new members time on such a large campus, she ally enjoys working with students he assured me that they have joining the Housing team, all of was looking for a more intimate and furthering his and others' something much better than son that would potentially fake his own death, but that these whom are extremely excited to setting at a college with a campus knowledge through research and marshmallow spread: A low be working with our residents. separate from the city. Melissa learning together. Coming from drinking age. People in Holland days, he truly is deceased, despite the recent news articles express­ Anthony (Tony) Mon­ is very passionate about work­ Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Uni­ are allowed to begin drinking at ing suspicions of his still living. talbano is the new Assistant Di­ ing with first year students and versity in Daytona Beach, FL, he the age of 16. He said that Hei­ rector of Residential Education helping them figure out who they has "a zany sense of humor that nekin and Amstel Lite are popu­ Fun facts about Jeroen: and Housing. Melissa Straz is our are not. "I have been really sur­ surprises people and is very excited lar there, but their native beer Band: new Featherman and Padua Area prised at how open and accepting to meet and work with students." definitely has both beat. His •Favorite American Coordinator (AC). Joel Wentz is UNE is. I'm excited to be here Developing student favorites are called Grolsch and Matchbox 20 the Assisi, Siena, and Avila AC. and work with all the students." leaders and helping them reach Hertog-Jan ... names that he had • Favorite Baseball Team: The Karl Koeppel is the AC for East When Joel first came to their potential is something For­ to write down because I had no Boston Red Sox, as would only be and West, and Forrest Finkler UNE he was struck by the col­ rest strives to do anywhere he is. idea what he was trying to say. appropriate ... He watched them has taken on the role of AC for legiality and collaboration of the 'Tm here to influence the most To celebrate high school gradu­ over ESPNAmerica in Holland the new residence hall, Sokokis. Housing staff, and also the extent students I can, and I hope to meet ation, the whole senior class • Favorite Sport: Baseball. J. is Originally from Chel­ to which "higher-ups" such as with as many as I can." From the travels to other exotic European currently playing club baseball at sea, MA, Tony attended New Daryl Conte and Cynthia Forrest suburbs of Chicago, Forrest at­ countries, like Greece and Spain, UNE England College where he re­ had immersed themselves in the tendedWestern Illinois University and goes wild drinking and, •Jeroen is a Leftie ... he pitches ceived both his Bachelor's degree lives and experiences of students. and received his Bachelor's degree ahem, enjoying the presence of that way, too ... at 117 km/h. in Environmental Studies, and his At larger state schools such as the in Law Enforcement and Justice random strangers. Direct quote: •What he looks for first in a girl: M.S. in Organizational Manage­ one he had attended for gradu­ Administration. He attended "We are like animals." Jealous? A cute nose. He likes it small, ment. He has now been in Higher ate school, there was never much graduate school at the University Jeroen continued to in­ with a point, and a rounded bot­ Ed. for over ten years, and moved interaction between deans and of Mississippi and obtained his form me that a person cannot tom from his last job at Florida Gulf students, and he was really look­ Master's degree in Higher Ed. acquire their license until age 18. •J. has visited Amsterdam. And Coast University in Fort My­ ing forward to getting back into After graduating from University The reasoning for allowing kids yes, all they say is true. ers to UNE in order to be closer a private school setting similar to of Mississippi he remained there to drink before they learn to drive •One of J.'s pupils is noticeably to family after he and his wife, his undergraduate experience.Joel as a hall director. After a little is the hope that by the time they bigger than the other Julie had their son, Paul or LP. received his Bachelor's in Music while he wanted to move to the get their license, the newness and • He has 2 toes that are slightly Tony was already fa­ from Huntington University and Northeast, he really enjoyed the novelty of drinking has worn off, webbed. I had the privilege of miliar with UNE, as it was one his Master's at Ball State in Stu­ people and UNE felt like a good and less drinking while driving seeing them ... He tells me it runs of the schools he had looked at dent Affairs and Administration. fit with regards to where he wants will be the result. Another dif­ in the family. Unfortunately, I while applying to undergradu­ 'The reasonable man to go in his career. "I am enjoy­ ference between Maine and the neglected to ask him if they im­ ate schools. (At the time, the adapts himself to the world; ·the ing opening Sokokis and becom­ Netherlands? The taxes are in­ proved his swimming skills. school didn't offer hockey, which unreasonable one persists in try­ ing a part of the UNE and Bid­ cluded in the price in the Neth­ When I first met Jeroen he was looking forward to play­ ing to adapt the world to himself. deford communities," he explains. erlands. When J. came to Maine, at breakfast, I learned 2 things ing in college, so he chose NEC.) Therefore, all progress depends Jen DeBurro, the Di­ he quickly realized that the price about him over sausage and eggs: In the time he has been here, on the unreasonable man' is a rector of Residential Educa­ on a tag is not the real price. He is extremely patient when it the overall community interac­ quote by George Bernard Shaw tion and Housing, John Zocco, I also asked J. his comes to answering endless ques­ tion and collaboration of depart­ which really speaks to Joel. He Area Coordinator for Cham­ thoughts on 2 of the most impor­ tions about his foreign culture ments at the university to provide explains, "I like this quote be­ plain and Freddy, and Office tant American figures: President from a couple of curious girls from experiences and opportunity to cause I'm a march to my own Manager, Sandy Hopkins all Obama and Michael Jackson. Aroostook County (a.k.a. my students has pleasantly surprised drum kind of person. I'm quirky remain in the Housing depart­ He respects the steps of Presi­ roommate and I), and he is very him. 'Tm a school spirit person. and I believe in progress and ment, and with the addition of dent Obama towards changing friendly and easy to talk to. For all I like to be involved and I'm ex­ adapting the world to one's self" the five new staff members, resi­ America's health care system, inquiring minds that would like cited to support and be a part of Karl came to UNE be­ dents can look forward to hav­ and apparently so does the rest of to know, J. is single and can usu­ the UNE community," he states. cause he loves this area of Maine, ing a great year living on campus. Holland: a recent survey showed ally be found on the second floor • of his residence hall, Featherman. 8 FEATURES NOREASTER NEWS Wednesday, September 29, 2010 Meet the Editorial Board of the Nor'easter News! Brandon Hotham, Editor-In-Chief

Brandon Hotham is is so excited and happy with a staff member. In his spare a junior this year majoring the staffthe N or'easter News time, Brandon enjoys read­ in Psychology and English. has built this year. He knows ing, writing, and listening He has been a staff member this year is going to go great, to trashy synth filled music. on the Nor'easter News for and would love to hear from He looks forward to the year three years. His first year he any of our readers about any and to hearing from you! was a regularly contributing suggestions or comments. Op-Ed columnist. Last year, Please get in touch with he was the Opinion Section him if you would like to talk Editor. This year, he is the about the paper, or if you Editor-In-Chief. Brandon are interested in becoming

Alyssa Fastnacht, Managing Editor Danielle Cropley,

Alyssa is from Sa- addition to the Nor'easter News Editor lem, NH and is in her third News, she is also an R.A. year at UNE in the Occu­ on Champlain 2nd, and she pational Therapy program. currently holds a work study She started on the newspa­ job as a tour guide. On the per as a first year as the Fea­ off-chance that she has a tures Editor, and held that break, she enjoys spend­ position for two years. Now ing time with her friends, she is the Managing Edi­ listening to music, reading tor and she's really excited and meeting new people. about all the new things she will be doing this year. In

Aaron Fullerton, Steve Scrivener, Web Designer/Editor Features Editor

Danielle Cropley is a second year Medical Biology student here at UNE. This is her second semes­ ter on the Noreaster News staff, and her first semester as an editor. Due to her love of writing, Danielle not only Aaron is a sophomore Neu­ enjoys writing opinions and expos­ roscience major and this is his second ing the news, but she also declared year on the paper. He currently serves an English minor as of last spring. as the Web Designer/Editor and is Steve is back for and is currently enrolled in Danielle was born-and-raised in responsible for noreasternews.com. his 2nd year on the News­ the Business Administra­ Northern Maine (Mars Hill, to be When he's not doing schoolwork or paper squad, after learning tion program. In addition to exact) and even though she loves "the working,Aaronenjoys snowboarding, the satisfaction that comes calling himself a writer, He county," UNE is where she belongs. playing volleyball, swimming, run­ with writing articles that is also a part of the schools Along with her participation with ning, and computer programming. make people angry. He's a notorious Ice Hockey team. Noreaster News, she is also an ac­ sophomore from Maryland, tive member of the UNE Players, as both an actress and production staff member and a member of the Activi­ ties Programming Board. Outside Sean Doyle, of UNE activities, Danielle enjoys being with her friends and family, Sports Editor & Ad Manager likes the outdoors and traveling, and loves to make people laugh, even if As a tenured mem­ he also like business, thus it is at her expense. All in all, Dan­ ber of the paper with this explaining his double major ielle is extremely excited to oversee being his third year, Sean in business administration, the news section of the Noreaster keeps coming back for more and sport management. It's News this year and hopes that oth­ pain and trouble. He's a exactly as much work as it ers join her in reporting the facts! senior, the Sports E ditor, sounds like. He also plays and he's also the Advertis­ on the most coveted and ex­ ing M anager for the paper. clusive team here at UNE, He's a big sports guy, but the club baseball team. Wednesday, September 29, 2010 NOREASTER NEWS FEATURES 9

Tanya Lawrence, Tayna Law­ snow during those Perri Fine, Photography rence is currently a cold winter months. A&E Editor senior double ma­ After graduating Editor joring in medical from UNE, she's Perri is from New biology and bio­ planning (hope­ York and this is her third chemistry. She was fully!) on attending year being on the paper, born and raised in medical school and but her first year of be- " Sacramento, CA eventually becom­ ing the Photography Edi­ and even though ing an oncologist, tor. She's a junior studying she will always be but not before trav­ marine biology. She's also a California girl eling to as many a Resident Advisor and an at heart, she loves places as possible! Orientation Leader. She playing out in the has always enjoyed taking photos for both academics and for personal enjoyment! document her travels. She She hopes to one day study is excited to get to work Ashley Powenski, Opinion Editor whales while living on a with the talented writ­ boat and taking pictures to ers and photographers of the newspaper this year!

Ashley Powenski is is excited to graduate but ing time with family and a senior this year, finishing still not sure about what to friends. She is from Buf­ her marine biology degree do after undergrad. Her falo, New York. Go Sabres! in December and student dream job would be working This is her second year on teaching to complete her to conserve sharks through the Nor'easter News. She is Maine State Teaching Cer­ public education and re­ the Opinions Section editor. tification in the spring. She search. She enjoys travel­ ing, scuba diving, spend-

Kylie Galliani, Executive Katelyn Kaulback, Business Director University Liaison Katelyn Kaulback Kylie Galliani is the resentative for the Class of is the University Liaison new Executive Business 2012, is an active member to the Nor'easter News. It Director for the Nor'easter of the UNE Players and is her third year here, and News this year. This is her the Activities Programming first year working on the third year here at UNE, her Board, and volunteers at the paper. She is a Psychology first year with the newspa­ Marine Animal Rehabilita­ major with a Sociology per, and she is majoring in tion Center. She is originally minor. In addition to this Marine Biology and Ani­ from Fort Bragg, Califor­ position, she also serves mal Behavior. Additionally, nia. In her spare time, she as the Psychology Club she holds a position on the loves taking pictures, not President, Psi Chi Honor Undergraduate Student eating meat, listening to Society Vice-President, Government as the Rep- music, and keeping it real. and Sociology Represen­ tative to the Undergradu­ ate Student Government.

Alex Rubin, Mandy came to will be in marketing or ad­ Mandy Rancourt, UNE knowing that she vertising at a newspaper or Layout Editor wanted to major in busi­ book publishing company. Layout Editor ness. Doubts still surfaced because she knew she Mandy also has a work loved reading and writing study job for the College and she often fo und her­ of Osteopathic Medicine self thinking if English or Office of Constituent communications would be Services. Last spring she a better choice, but now completed a marketing in­ as a Senior, she is glad ternship at Stenhouse Pub­ she stuck with business. lishers in Portland, Maine.

After a year of writing for Mandy grew up in Ca­ the Nor'easter News and naan, VT, a small town on working as a journalist in the border of Canada and Colebrook, NH this past New Hampshire, and she's summer, she is excited to very family-oriented. She be a layout editor. She will spends her time reading Alex Rubin is a sophomore from softball, and is also on the school's eques­ be able to contribute to the and watching movies and Colorado majoring in Marine Biology. trian team. Alex is involved in other vari­ school's newspaper while it takes a lot to bore her. This is her second year on the newspa­ ous clubs and organizations around campus gaining even more expe­ per and she is now a layout editor, as well such as Orientation, MARC, and Rotaract. rience to help her pursue .1s a writer. She loves sports, particularly her career, which she hopes ...... ; , .·.. ·-.. , ..._ • •.• •.. •.•~·-·.·-· 10 NOREASTER NEWS Wednesday, September 29, 2010 SPORTS

UNE Introduces Rugby

BYTARA CONNELL opportunity to introduce UNE Nor'easter News to the unique sport of Rugby. With headphones in place, bags "Most people when packed with intimidating jersey's, they think Rugby and see it on and pride filling the crisp fall air; youtube think it is pure hitting. the men prepared for their first Yes, there is a lot of hitting, but match Sunday, September 19th. its much more tactical than one Frase described the match as "a thinks. Its honestly the best sport great first game" which allowed that you can play on two feet."Taz the team to realize what worked Frase (player and co-founder). and what needs improvement. Thanks to the hard work The "Man of the Match," des­ of Nate Guerette and Patty Wil­ ignated by the team, was Tony liams, Rugby is a new addition Casale. Tony is the main kicker, to club sports here at UNE. The and has been described as hav­ team consists of twenty-plus ing a highly valuable foot! The gentleman whom have just been only home match will be Sunday, introduced to this new and excit­ October 10th. Club rugby should ing sport. They are courageously be a thrilling addition to the coached by Jason Henry, and Tony club sport family here at UNE. Women's Volleyball Team Desjardins. Taz Frase explained, he realizes this sport is unlike any Volleyball Vaults, Though Young other; therefore, the goals for the Matches scheduled: first season are: to gain knowledge @ AIC on Oct. 3rd BY ANGELJARMUSZ commitment we have all put in." am excited to see what we can Home vs. Fitchburg on Oct. 10th Nor'easter Staff accomplish this season," says of the game of rugby, be a serious With six freshman and Flynn. The team is working hard contender with our opponents, (the only home game will be only three seniors, UNE volleyball towards their goal of making and to simply spread the wealth of played in Portland at Fox Street The Lady Nor'easters is looking quite impressive. it into the tournament at the this amazing game. The men have Field at lpm.) volleyball team has begun While each freshman has had end of the season. Right now, felt an extreme sense of teamwork @ Maine Maritime on O ct. 17th the 2010 season with a 2-1 a strong presence, such a young their main focus is improving on and off the field; along with a @ Dartmouth on Oct. 24th conference record and are 6-5 team usually requires a long on the small bugs that come different sense ofpride to have this overall. The team opened up their adjustment period. Flynn states with the start to any season. first three games with solid wins there is "great chemistry on the The Nor'easters have a four day against Southern Maine, Maine team, which is good, especially break to prepare before heading Maritime, and Salem State. A where our team is so young." She to Farmington on September brief period of four unfortunate is looking forward to the point in 25'h to play both non-conference losses followed, but was broken the season when the team reaches a UMaine Presque Isle and in­ by a 3-1 win over Saint Joseph's. consistent flow during each game. conference UMaine Farmington. Beating St. Joseph's not The latest win against The team has only bolstered team spirits, but Anna Marie seems to prove three more away games after that marked the 20'h consecutive UNE UNE is heading in the right before returning home to play St. victory over SJC and Head Coach direction. The Nor'easters held Joseph's once again at 6:00pm. Karol L'Heureux's 600'h career control of the match, claiming The Nor'easters will be looking win. Senior captain, Meghan all three sets. First year Maria to get their 21" consecutive win Flynn, was one of the leading Kuehl had 30 assists and her over the Monks in the Campus forces behind the momentous classmate, Kirsta Adie, pitched Center gym. Live video of victory. Flynn said "getting in eight digs and was 14-14 on the game will also be streamed coach's 600'h win for her was an serves received. Senior Kristen on the athletics webpage. amazing feeling. Even though Edwards had nine kills and five I already have so much pride service aces while sophomore playing for this team, being able to Lindsey Cashell contributed games. She has plenty of support by a lights out defense. Either accomplish that for her made me nine kills and zero errors. as well. Six other players have one alone would be scary, but feel so proud of the hard work and "We have come a long scored multiple goals this season, combined they create a nightmare way since pre-season and I and twelve players total have put for opposing teams. In the five the ball in the net. Eight have wins, the squad has outscored an assist, led by senior Captain opponents 25-1, but have only Cassie Zdrojeski with five helpers. been outscored 4-1 in losses. If Women's Soccer Blows Past Early The abrupt ending to last the Nor'Easters can keep this up, year seems to be beyond the a run deeper into the playoffs is Season Foes range of the lady Nor'easters quite possible, and the chance rear-view mirror at this point. A at bringing home a conference BY MATT PENET first round of the ECAC New second eight-goal game against dominating offense is supported title is well within their abilities. Nor'easter Staff England championships before Thomas and then proceeded falling to Keene State. This to thump Regis 5-0. They fell A year removed from year's squad has seemed to block on the 21st to Endicott, 3-1. Women's Soccer Schedule an incredible season that ended a out those final three games, and The balanced offense and with an invitation to the ECAC focused on the momentum they defense seems to be the key to 9/29/2010 6:30 p.m. New England College tournament,the UniversityofNew had following the last eleven UNE's success thus far. Having England women's soccer team has regular season games. UNE has outscored opponents 26-5 H Biddeford, Maine gotten started on the right foot roared out of the gates, jumping through seven games, these ladies yet again. Even with a new coach to a 5-2 record as of September are rolling. They are lead on 10/2/2010 1:30 p.m. Western New England and eleven first year players, the 22"d, and they have won those the sidelines by first-year head A Springfield, M ass. lady Nor'easters have carried the games in convincing fashion. coach Heather Davis. Davis 10/5/2010 4:00 p.m. Colby-Sawyer momentum from the end of the The tone was set in the brings plenty of experience to the H Biddeford, Maine 2009 regular season over into the Nor'easters first game of the squad, having coached at both the early stages of the 2010 campaign. season, an 8-0 rout of Maine D ivision 3 and Division 2 levels. 10/9/2010 12:00 p.m. Anna M aria The Lady Nor'easters seemed to Maritime. Four days later, UNE She won a pair of D 2 titles with A Pa.xton, Mass. have all the momennim headed blanked rival South~rn Maine 2-0. Carnegie Mellon University in into the conference championship The offense was rolling, and the 2003 and 2004, and has an overall 10/13/2010 6:30 p.m. \Ventworth tournament last fall, having defense was unstoppable. Things career record of 104-98-17 before H Biddeford, Maine won ten of their previ ous eleven cooled down after a 2- 1 win over joining the UNE community. matches, finishing off opponents Salve Regina, which preceded the O n the field , another firs t year with five shutouts in the last seven team's first loss, a 1-0 setback on is leading the way. Forward 10/16/2010 3:00 p.m. Roger \Villi ams games. A loss in the first round of the road to C olby C oll ege. But lvlorgan Jensen has been a force A Bristol, R.I. the conference playoffs soured the loss did nothing to truly slow to be reckoned with, notching the season, but the ladies notched down UNE. They turned things five goals and adding two assists 10/19/2010 4:00 p.m. Curry a win over Uivlass Boston in the around quickly, posti ng their in six games, while starting in five A Milton, Mass. Wednesday, September 29; 2010 NOREASTER NEWS SPORTS 11

Men's Golf Captures State Men's And Women's Cross Country Title BY DEANNA BAUMERT The team's other scoring runners was the University of Southern Nor'easter Staff were sophomore Kim Hentz with Maine with a score of 42. UNE's BY SEAN DOYLE they prepared for the Maine a time of 17:36.36,junior Heather first runner to finish on the 5k Nor'easter Staff Intercollegiate Championship. Septemher4,2010 Pederson at 17:45.29, and sopho­ course was first year Colleen Ah­ UNE ended up being victorious, Men's golf has been The women's cross coun­ more Kim Martins at 18th overall em, who came in second overall just edging out the past winners, swingingthesticksliketheirbuying try team started off their season with a time of 17:55.85. UMF at 21:25. Ahem earned TCCC Husson, who had taken the pre­ for an invitation to the Ryder Cup. by placing second at the Univer­ came in first with 30 points and Rookie of the Week for her per­ vious eight meetings in a row. The season started off sity of Maine at Farmington Invi­ UNE scored 39 to take second. formance and is the second UNE Moody was again the out of the rough where UNE par­ tational. First year, Kellie Hackett The men's cross country women's cross country runner to shining star in a night full of ticipated in the Colby Classic at ran a 4k time of 16:18.26, which team placed first at the University earn the award this season. Kel­ great constellations. He led the Waterville Country Club. Junior earned her second place overall of Maine Farmington Invitational lie Hackett came in fourth overall way with a stellar 79 on the final Gage Robertson and first-year and The Coast Commonwealth with 30 points. Second place went and second for the team at 21:33. day to cap a 156 overall. Emery Matt Brown came out and tal­ Conference (TCCC) Runner to Maine Maritime Academy (50 Co-captain Mary Fehlner ran and Brown went for 80 and 81 and Rookie of the Week. Three points). Brandon Mulligan was 22:41, followed by Kim Martins lied the scorecard for a seven over respectively. Robertson finished places behind Hackett was first first for UNE and second overall at 23:01 and Kim Hentz at 23:03. 77. Andrew Emery and Adrian with an 83, while Andrews again year Colleen Ahern with a time in his first collegiate competi­ The course at Rotary Park has Mendes were the other pair from was the cornerstone with lead­ of 16:51.37, co-captain Jess Part­ tion with a 6k time of21:46. Fel­ been changed since last year, but UNE to post scores that day and ership and a two day total 173. low was eighth overall and third low first years DJ Raboin (22:13) the coaches say that the course's they combined for an eight over Coach Kasey Keenan had this to for UNE with a time of 16:59 .69. and Nate DiMartino (22:26) also level of difficulty was not affected. 78. UNE had one other pair in the say "I am very proud of the team, Lindsay Forrette finished 12th made the top seven, with Raboin With a score of 74 match but had to decline due to a they showed strong persever­ overall with a time of 17:18.91. placing fourth and DiMartino points, the men's cross country player's sickness. The interesting ance on the back nine today, we in seventh. Se­ team placed second at the UNE format of six holes of best ball, six are honored to be champs, with nior Josh Grenier Invitational, with USM taking of scramble and six of alternate such a strong playing field today." (23:31) and ju­ the win with 24 points. Brandon shot, was too much in the end as UNE then went on to nior Bosco Origna Mulligan was named Rookie of UNE was unable to post a score. win their very next outing, the (23:39) also scored the Week by the TCCC for the Next, on the tour was John Qyeenan Memorial Tour­ for UNE. Regard­ second week in a row after placing the always daunting University nament, hosted by Saint Joseph's ing the top three fourth overall and first for UNE of Maine at Farmington Invita­ College. It was a very tight match runners being first with an 8k time of 28:33. Also tional. The match was played at as UNE won by just one stroke. time collegiate scoring for UNE were DJ Raboin Sunday River Golf Club a chal­ Moody and Emery again led the competitors, coach at 30:02 and Nate DiMartino at lenging course to most except for way with a pair of 78s. Robertson Ron Ouellette said, 30:31. An intense shoulder to first-year Tyler Moody. Moody had an 81, and Brown politely "It's a great advan­ shoulder final sprint by first year was all smiles with an impres­ poured on an 81. Brown carded tage ... the next 4 Tad Olsen and sophomore Tim sive 78 that lead the charge four an 83, to help UNE along in their years are going Denocour had the full attention UNE on their way to a fourth victory. The New Hampshire na­ to be successful." of the crowd at the finish line. out of eight team finish. Other tive, Andrews added a solid 84 Denocour described it as an "epic" standouts included senior Grif­ to cement the victory for UNE. September 11,2010 finish, with Olsen finishing less fin Andrews who added a solid UNE finishes the season with four The women's than a second before him at 32:07. 82, while wearing a classic Celt­ more matches including the Uni­ cross country team ics hat, which may have added to versity of Southern Maine Clas­ placed second at his luck, but certainly his swagger. sic, the Southern Maine Cup, the the UNE Invita­ Emery added an 83, and Robert­ UNE Invitational, and the Com­ tional at Rotary son came on strong with an 86. monwealth Coast Conference's Parkwith55 points. Just the next day the version of the Master's with the The winning team men were back at it hitting the TCCC Invitational, a sure way to sticks and sinking the putts as cap a successful year for men's go!£ UNE COMMUNICATIONS Women's Field Hockey Team

After a 1-1 split on the contributions. Midfielder Tavella Despite signs for road, it appears that the reigning has really stepped up to the improvement, the University Field Hockey ECAC champions are playing pitch and started to become a of New England field hockey with a lot more passion and desire. real influence, while Clark has program is looking to make some BY STEVE SCRIVENER off last year, with superior play After losing some key seniors last shown tremendous flexibility on serious noise this fall in the TCCC. Nor'easter Staff including a stellar performance season,First Year's Hannah Tavella the field as she can play pitch, Only seven games into the season, against Salve Regina where she and Casey Clark ( 4) have stepped­ midfielder, and forward. there is a lot of ball to be played. There were many ques­ set a school record by netting up to the task and made significant tions heading into the fall for the four goals to lead the team to a Nor'easter's field hockey squad. 5-2 victory. Not only was this How would the girls follow one a big individual performance, of their best seasons in school but it was a big team win, as it history, and would they be able to marked the first victory of the replace the key players they lost season against a Commonwealth from the 2009-2010 campaign? Coast Conference opponent. But the real topic of discussion It was a solid performance was how long it would take to after their prior game against adjust to a new head coach, and New England College. would the move prove to be a Often when good match? Despite a rela­ a team gets a new head coach tively slow start at 3-4, the UNE they write-off the season as a field hockey program has shown "rebuilding" year. However, they thus far they will continue to be lady Nor'easters have a different one of the premiere programs mindset as their team goal is in the ew England region. to win the TCCC. "As for an First year Head Coach identity," Coach Hurt mentions, Jane Hurt has wasted little time "My aim is for them to play as a stepping in and preparing her team, not as individuals, for the team fo r a long battling season. ball to do the work. We are getting "Things are going well and the there, slowly." Despite a 3-2 team now seems to be getting defeat last Sunday to Wheaton used to me, my coaching style, College, the team was able to and the system of play that we walk off the field with positive are implementing this season," signs. The game went to overtime, The England native comments but the girls showed a lot of fight in regards to her new position. against an opponent that had Captain Michaela Franey started posted a very impressive resume. this season right where she left Women's Field Hockey Te;1m 12 SPORTS NOREASTER NEWS Wednesday, September 29, 2010 INTRAMURAL ACTION HEATS UP PLAYER OF THE WEEK: BYJ ESS HAMMEL scheduling, or ifyou decide to sign few years. He likes that it can be Nor'easter Staff up as a "free agent" or individual, optional, if one night you are busy MORGAN JENSEN one will be placed on a team that with homework or something UNE intramurals offer is in need of players. When teams comes up it is not like a coach BY MATT PENET W orking as a substitute, Jensen a great way to continue playing a sign up they express their avail­ is going to be down your throat. Nor'easter Staff took four shots, three on goal, sport, and are great ways to keep ability and the schedules are made He also said that you can be as and buried two of them for her involved on campus. For this fall, based on each teams availability intense as you want. He recom­ first career multiple-goal game. the sports that will be offered are, to play. The games are played on mended that before you sign up The University of New She would add an assist to her men's and women's Flag Football, various athletic facilities, like the for a team make sure that they are England Women's soccer team is tally as UNE routed Thomas 8-0. a co-ed Outdoor Soccer league, Big Blue Turf (BBT), Hazard 2 on the same level of competitive­ off to a white-hot start, and a first­ Jensen was starting for and an Ultimate Frisbee co-ed ( the practice soccer field), the ness as you are. Some teams are year player is at the heart of their the Nor'easters the next match at success. Forward Morgan Jensen tournament. The games will be gym, and the Dubois Softball there to just have fun and others Regis College. She hadn't cooled has been wreaking havoc on the off at all either. Another three played Monday through Thursday Field. Also, when winter comes are their for the competitive edge. field, netting five goals in six shots, another two of them on nights or on Sunday afternoons. all the hockey intramurals will be Either way it is a good time. This games, in five starts, and from the goal, and yet another ball found UNE teams play other UNE played on the new pond by the athlete participated in indoor vol­ looks of it, she isn't going to stop. the back of the net. In UNE's teams in a round robin tourna­ Sokokis ResidenceHall. In order leyball, indoor and outdoor soccer, It was clear in her most recent match at Endicott, a ment or league style. It can be set to play you must fill out a waiver 3 on 3 basketball and 5 on 5 bas­ first game, and first start, that 3-1 loss,Jensen scored UNE's lone up as a single or double elimina­ that one can pick up in the Fit­ ketball, with each sport he states Jensen was going to be a threat goal with one of her two shots, tion. Each season lasts about 4-6 ness Center. Once it is filled out that it is what you make of it! to opposing goalkeepers. She and her only on goal. Five goals weeks and most teams play 3-5 competition is set for the year. Intramural sports is tallied six shots in the match, but in six games is a number most regular season games and then a All the equipment is a great way to get involved in failed to find the net. The message players only dream of. But here's playoff tournament. Champions provided that is necessary to play friendly competition on campus was clear though. Jensen wasn't Jensen, the first-year forward, of each league or tournament with. There are also 2 supervisors, with friends and other peers. It afraid to shoot. A few days later establishing herself as a star. She in a match against rival Southern leads the team in goals, is tied receive championship t-shirts Jordan Stinglen andJeffDuplisea mixes up workouts and provides Maine, Jensen led the team with for third in assists and is third and their picture is taken for and 20 officials and scorekeep­ an outlet to escape thinking about five shots-and notched her first on the team with twenty shots. the website and bulletin boards. ers who make sure everything homework and school. It also goal. Two games, eleven shots, Her thirteen shots on goal is tops There are a few ways runs smoothly. Qyestions can gives one the chance to meet new seven on goal, and one gets in. A among the team. Her twenty-five one can sign up to play. A student be e-mailed to Patty W illiams, people that have similiar inter­ great start for the fi·rst-year player percent conversion rate on shots can decide to be a team captain Intramurals and Recreational ests. Don't miss this chance! Get outofNew Hartford,Connecticut. is incredible, and is a terrifying and get a team together of clos­ Sports, at [email protected]. involved in Intramural Sports! In her third game and stat to see on a scouting report. est friends or one can be a, "free Many students often start, Jensen was practically shut The lady N or'easters agent". A team captain can sign thoroughly enjoy intramural down by Salve Regina. It was her seem to be clicking on all gears up their team and become the sports. One student regards, he first game without a shot, but she early in the season, and Jensen is spokes person when it comes to really enjoyed playing the past notched her first career collegiate a major part of that success. Ifshe assist in the lady Nor'easters 2-1 can keep it up, and her teammates victory. It isn't too much a stretch can continue to support her, a to say Jensen is a critical part in run at the title may not be out the machine that is the women's of the question. First-year coach MEN'S SOCCER STARTS STRONG Nor'easters soccer team. She did Heather Davis has the makings not play in the squad's first road of a star player for UNE, one BY MATT PENET fall, something he and the team The Nor'easters now match at Colby, a 1-0 setback. who could provide plenty of will surely strive to do this season. sit at 3-2-2, and have some Jensen would then make her first offense over her four seasons and N or'easter Staff The drive to the NCAA'.s momentum. Three of their next appearance off the bench against maybe even a conference title. will first take the Nor'easters four games are at home, with the Thomas, and came out on fire. College sports are through an always challenging lone road game in that stretch will always exciting when as the new conference schedule. But first see the Nor'easters return season rolls around. New players comes the non-conference to Western New England 163 MAIN ST. SACO 282-5942 mix in with returning veterans, opponents. Things didn't look for a rematch of the 2009 new hope of a title run, and maybe promising for the Nor'easters out conference quarterfinals. HOUSE OF Pl~ a new coach at the helm. The of the gate. They played to a 2-2 If the squad wants to .~co University of New England men's draw at home against Thomas, continue its success, soccer team has a mix of all three. before falling 2-0 to Maine they need to continue The Nor'easters have Maritime. But when the men the balanced attack on OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK llAM- M idnight eight first-years on the roster, returned home for a showdown offense. The Nor'easters while they sport just three seniors. with arch-rival Southern Maine, have scored 13 goals in Order Online at ww w.sacohouseofpizza.com They didn't lose many players they got it together for a 2-0 win. seven games, including from last year's squad which W ith their first win, loss and draw the two games they have went 10-8 before falling 3-2 in out of the way, UNE entered been shutout this season. DEALS TO SINK YOUR the first round of the playoffs at conference play-and were caught But its who scores thats TEETH INTO ...... W estern New E ngland. There's flatfooted. Salve Regina came stunning. Ten players have also a new coach running things into Biddeford and pounded the scored, and only three have EVERY TUESDAY for the Nor'easters. Matt Gnall, Nor'easters 5-0, scoring more two or more goals on the Small Cheese Pizza a former assistant at W illiams goals in one game than the team season. 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EXPERIENCING BIDDEFORD BY AARON FULLERTON I've ever had. Bebe's Burritos, AND HADLEIGH SMITH on Main Street, is a quirky little Nor'easter Staff Mexican restaurant that features live entertainment and trivia. The Biddeford is not your Run of the Mill, right next to the typical college town but that Saco train station, also offers live doesn't mean it doesn't offer plen­ entertainment as well as quality ty of fun and exciting places to food that can be purchased see and things to do. There are a with Nor'easter dollars. myriad ofdining options as well as Looking for more shopping and entertainment op­ entertainment? Smitty's portunities. Biddeford also offers Cinema off Alfred Street plays several cultural and artistic experi­ all the latest movies in a small, ences, if you know where to look. comfortable setting. For 3-D Eventuallywe all get tired or IMAX movies, check out of eating Decary food, but there Cinemagic in Saco. Both are many tasty and interesting Smitty's and Cinemagic offer places to eat off-campus. Ifyou're discounted tickets for students at and more, this shopping plaza is perfectly situated on Alfred Street MOVIE REVIEW: DEVIL feeling like Chinese, Happy the UNE box office. For a more BY MATT PENET The ending is, of course, a secret. and is serviced by the public buses. Dragon, conveniently located artsy experience, the Biddeford Nor'easter Staff You'll have to see for yourself. The mill, in addition to its food on Main Street, offers many City Theater puts on several As with most Shymalan and entertainment options, offers large and delicious lunches for performances throughout the movies, it has a lot of potential several shopping options such as under $6 and Wok n' Roll, on year that are often free with a Its every person's in the build-up, but the climax Cottage House Linens, The Sweet Elm Street, is favored among student ID. In addition, the mill nightmare: getting stuck in an is very flat and the resolution is Master, and River's Edge. the locals for its quality and building is home to a few art elevator with that annoying even worse. It is to be expected So whether you're inexpensive food. When you're galleries showcasing works from music and complete strangers. that a movie named Devil include looking to dine out, go shopping, looking for a quality pizza, Pizza local artists. Now imagine one of those some sort of Christian, sinning is or just have some fun, Biddeford by Alex is a cash-only joint that The Shops at Biddeford strangers is not who they claim wrong subtext, but the delivery of and the surrounding area are full serves up some of the best pizza Crossing offer everything from to be. M. Night Shymalan tries the message goes from too subtle of options. around. If you're willing to wait, electronics to shoes to vitamins. to exploit this commonality of to way too over the top. It wasn't the Union House Pub and Pizza, Featuring a Best Buy, Target, people in his latest film, Devil. a horrible movie, but it had in the old mill building, makes Famous Footwear, Verizon The plot of the movie is some sketchy directing, another some of the most delicious pizza Wireless, US Cellular, Staples, extremely simple, with the typical trait of several Shymalan films. twists and turns of a Shymalan One of the biggest bright movie. The first lines of the movie spots in this movie is the lack of REVIEW OF THE BIG BIG are from a currently unknown a big name star leading the cast. voice-it turns out to be a somewhat Shymalan has done well recently EVENT stereotypical and slightly racist getting away from A-List stars. Hispanic security guard- when BY MANDY RANCOURT the event consisted of nothing no rock wall. If a rock wall is Granted, using s.ome big names suddenly a man jumps from a Nor'easter Staff more than a tent, some music advertised, make sure it is there! in movies like The Sixth Sense building and lands on a truck. and ridiculously long lines of The bungee wall was actually and Signs worked, but in a film I was under the people who ended up being fun and entertaining; however Enter the cops, who play a bigger like this it was refreshing not role, eventually. Meanwhile, five impression that the Big Big disappointed with the activities the company did not send the seeing the typical big name star complete strangers are headed Event was supposed to be "big", and service. The activities friendliest of staff members. trapped in the elevator. On a side up a Philadelphia office building but I guess I was mistaken planned and advertised were a Many people enjoyed the note, this is one of the rare times in an elevator when it suddenly because what I experienced on water slide, rock/bungee wall, flip flop art, but they had to wait Shymalan himself fails to make stops. Cue the thunderstorms. Saturday afternoon was a "Big virtual surfing simulator, airbrush at least an hour after the event a cameo in the film: He may Also, there is a nice, albeit Big Disappointment" and a lame truck hats and flip flop art. started for the flip flops to arrive. have been in the crowd, but he comparison to events in years past. The water slide was okay, While the airbrush hats were the cliched, easter egg about this too: never speaks a line or has direct the elevator is number six. That Although students but more geared toward children biggest attraction, and came out involvement, a rarity in his films. costs a few originality points, were promised "fun in the sun," and unless I'm blind, there was fairly well, you were lucky if you Overall, it was a decent as did the building number: ended up with a name or movie. There are a few moments 333. The building engineer, phrase that was spelled that keep the audience on edge, who was replacing the window correctly. Students and others may startle some. But of an office where the suicide should have been in the end, it is a PG-13 horror allowed to write down happened, gets a call to go check film. These are the "horror" films the elevator. He turns the power for themselves what they true fans cringe at, and should wanted, which would off, and things get interesting. be classified as something else. One of the women is attacked, guarantee getting what Devil plays out as a suspenseful they asked for. and everything goes downhill. mystery thriller, with a touch of One by one the passengers are The only good religion. Is it a film to rnsh to mysteriously killed while the thing about the Big Big see in theatres? Probably not. Event was it allowed for police scramble to identify them But in a few w~eks when it hits a day out with friends on and figure out who is killing who. shelves and Netflix, consider Meanwhile, passenger secrets are a Saturday that would giving it a look. And remember, revealed and the paranoia grows. have been uneventful everything happens for a reason. otherwise. On a different front, the event was originally planned to start at noon (according to the University planner) and yet did not start until 2 o'clock. We were expected to find posters and other advertisements that notified the time change. It is possible that the waiting made me cranky; however, either way I do not think I would have been impressed with the event. KYLIE GALUANI,NOR"EASTER NEWS Bungee Swing at the Big Big Event Parking Cartoon 14 A&E NOREASTER NEWS Wednesday, September 29, 2010 PHOTO EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

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RESTAURANT REVIEW BY TANYA LAWRENCE another meal (without me even N or'easter Staff asking!) and paid for our meals and gave us a $50 gift card. Af­ Customer service. We ter another 45 minutes, my meal each experience customer service was brought back to me and of each day, whether it is the clerk at course, I was no longer hungry Wal I'v1art or the waitress at O live at this point. The evening turned Garden but do any of us really ap­ out to be a complete and utter preciate the true meaning of the bust but the waitress and man­ words? I know I took customer ager dealt with it so well not once service for granted until several did I even begin to get frustrated! weeks ago when I went out for a They were kind and nice to us and nice dinner at the Longhorn in it never even crossed my mind to Biddeford. We sat down within complain. I've been to Longhorn several minutes and ordered our several times before, each time meal and we sat patiently as our with fantastic service and I know bread was brought out to us. We I will be back again, if only for the talked and enjoyed the evening fantastic customer service. TANYA LAWRENCE, NOR"EASTER NEWS L onghorn Stea khouse and soon I noticed the time was Let's compare the above blew us off with her "Oh well, not care that their customers have ticking away and our meal never experience with a trip I took sev­ and the waitress replies with your my problem" attitude and when complaints. Their customer ser­ came. After 45 minutes, the wait­ eral weeks later to the Macaroni typical "Of course! " and we never the manager came over, he tried vice is terrible and because of the ress came over and apologized Grill in South Portland. When I see the bread again. After biting to explain to us why each of these treatment and attitude of a single (for the third time) and finally walk in the waitress immediately into his chicken, my friend finds a things happened rather than just waitress and manager, I have no brought over our meal with a sits us down and brings us our piece of bone in his chicken and to apologizing. desire to return here any longer. promise that the manager would complimentary bread as per usual. top it all off, not only did we never I have been to the Mac­ So please, if you are ever making be over. When I saw my plate, Now, as any 21 year old would, see the loaf of bread but we never aroni Grill twice now and I would the decision between the Long­ I had to look around to find the my friend ordered a glass of wine saw the glass of wine we ordered. not recommend it to anyone. Not horn and Macaroni Grill, save piece of fish (it was so small) and to have with his pasta for dinner. I understand that accidents hap­ only does it seem they throw their yourself the trouble and go enjoy it was burnt to a crisp. The man­ Once our meal is brought out, I pen, but when we told the wait­ food together without a care in a nice evening out at the Long­ ager came over and ordered me ask for another loaf of bread ress this, she didn't even care! She the world but they do not even horn. Album Review:Blue Album by Barones BYJARRYD ROSSIGNOL it may be off putting for some, the is perfect, and the vocals are top bums of all time, and any fan of shows off his skills dramatically. Nor'easter Staff "live feel" of the album is entranc­ notch. The song ends with about harder music will probably think ing and incredibly powerful. Add­ two minutes of guitarist's Baizley the same. For fans of: Mastodon, King There has been a recent ing to the power-vibe, Baroness and Pete Adams showing their Crimson, guitar players, beards, "trendiness" to the music com­ have mastered the art of dynavi­ proficiency on the guitar. Bonus Features- Lead singer and progressive rock. ing out of the Southeast in recent ics, intermingling soft, melodic Another high point of guitar John Dyer Baizley also does Not for fans of: Brittney Spears, months. Riding the successes of songs that crescendo into bursts the album is the first single re­ the artwork for the bands releases. screaming-emo music, music on bands like Mastodon and High of pure hard rock mastery. Start­ leased, "A Horse Called Gol­ Seeing his visual work is a plea­ the radio. On Fue, many artists have ad­ ing with the opening instrumental ogotha". A very straightforward sure in itself, and the Blue Album opted the "sludgy, yet intricate" "Bullhead's Psalm" you can hear rock song, "A Horse" charges sounds that personify these Baroness love of '?O's rock shine through much like a horse would: groups. However, climbing to the through, with heavy guitar .modu­ fast, powerful, and gone by before top of that prog-metal heap (and lation and arpeggiated chords. As you even know it. The songs high­ completely changing the sonic the listener is lulled into a dream­ light is a solo that seams to be re­ landscape of the aforementioned like trance, "The Sweetest Curse" corded on a broken amplifier, but genre) are the giants Baroness. barrages with war like intensity. somehow Baroness make it work Their most recent release, The While this song is one of the and sound perfectly within the Blue Album (2009), is sure to ap­ heavier ones on the record, it still context of the song. peal to not only metal heads, but has a catchy, singing chorus that The rest of the album also fans of classic rock and psy­ the band has made part of their is surrounded by powerhouse chedelia. signature sound. songs like "The Gnashing" and Formed in 2003, Baron­ The album continues "War, Wisdom, and Rhyme" with ess has maintained constant evo­ with an almost pirate-themed cleaner songs nestled in between lution, from sludgy, droning kings song called "Jake Leg", followed to give the whole record this dy­ on their first two albums ( cre­ by a soft acoustic ballad entitled namic that many bands can't suc­ atively titled First and Second), "Steel That Sleeps the Eye". cessful accomplish. to the classic-rock tinged Red However, the next song is the al­ The Blue Record has Album, and finally conceiving the bums highlight. With a seamless won numerous Album of the Year Blue Record, a journey through transition from the song before it, awards from hard rock magazines progressive heaviness. "Swollen and Halo" begins with a and been recognized as a classic Right from the first lis­ spooky, almost nervous sounding album already. A s you probably ten, the Blue Record instantly has intro. H owever, all nerves are put noticed, the word powerful was a raw feel, which can be credited to rest as lead singer John D yer used numerous times in this re­ to producer John Congleton (Ex­ Baizley belts out with a voice so view, because that word perfectly plosions in the Sky fame) and the powerful it shakes the earth. The sums up what Baroness is. This is COURTESY OF GOOGLE IM \ , bands love of playing live. W hile guitars are huge, the drumming definitely one of my favorite al- Blue Album Cover 16 NOREASTER NEWS Wednesday, September 29, 2010 OPINION NOR'EASTER NEWS SokoSoFar ESTABLISHED 2007 By Daniell~ Cropley . placement of Sokokis is not ex­ just a couple miles, but in a year or Nor'easter Staff actly ideal. Maybe the division two, that number could increase my.une..cdu / norcasicmews.com (207) 602-2145 II Hills Beach Road between students can be viewed greatly depending on where the [email protected] Marcil Hall 318B Biddeford, ME 04005 By now we all know · as a negative situation. Maybe world takes us. Thanks to Soko­ what Sokokis is and we all know . your faction of friend~, your posse kis, we as students are learning Nor'easter News is a student-run bi-weekly publication where to find it. I'm sure every- of pals, your clique of comrades how to adapt and react to dif­ dedicated to providing news and information relevant to the one has developed their own, in- . is divided up. Yet, last time I ferent environments that may be UNE community. Editorially independent of the university credibly biased opinion about it checked, there's nothing I can do different than we thought, while as well. Some have said that the ~bout geography, so why whine all the while holding fast to our and its administrators, Nor'easter News pursues such con­ hallways remind them of those of about it? Why can't we look at the previously existing relationships. tent freely and throughly, following professional journalis­ the pediatric wing of a hospital, or: situation and find a way to make I know, I sound like an tic standards in writing and reporting. Nor'easter News is of a middle school, or they think. · it positive if we deem it negative, infomercial for cheese balls or committed to serving as an open forum for thoughtful and the construction waking them up or more positive if we already be­ something; so what? Too many diverse discussion and debate on issues of interest to the at 7:00am is far more than a rude lieve it's a good situation. Yes, I people, myself included, have awakening, or the fact that there understand that the walk is three been griping about Sokokis too UNE community. are only two key card entrances is quarters of a mile one way, but much and it needs to stop. I know Editor-In-Chief Executive Business Director terribly inconvenient. However, 'that's not going to stop me from it's not perfect, but the amount of work that went into that building Brandon Hotham Kylie Galliani none of these opinions are mine. seeing my friends that used to live I think that Sokokis, ' i;iext door to me a year ago. I don't to make it as student-friendly as while in no way perfect, does lmow about you, but my friend­ possible is something we should Managing Editor University Liaison have some far more advantageous ships are worth more to me than all be thankful for, whether we Alyssa Fastnacht Katelyn Kaulback qualities, and it needs to be given ...the fifteen minute walk. make Soko our home or not. ------credit where credit is due. Yes, What I'm driving at Nearly everything about that News Editor Photography Editor this residence hall may not have · . here is maybe there's another side building, from the room set-up to Danielle Cropley Perri Fine the greatest paint job, and the to this expansion of campus that the dual-flush option on the toi­ continuous stream of construe- · none of us are really looking at. lets to the pedestrian-safe road­ Features Editor Layout Editors tion is not the most ideal alam{ · 'The division between students, way tunnel, have been generated to make Sokokis as "homey" as it Steve Scrivener Alex Rubin clock for the residents that reside. .if that's what you really want to there. And, sure, there are only call it, isn't any division at all. If can be. Personally, I think we all Mandy Rancourt two key entrances (an issue that people here truly matter to you, need to cut the crap and get over Sports Editor is currently being addressed) and you're going to walk the one, two, all of our petty grievances and Sean Doyle Advertising Manager the added security cameras make three, whatever number of miles nitpicking nuances that we have Aaron Mitchell it feel like big brother is always y,ou have to go see them. Plus, toward the new building, as most of us still refer to it, and just let A&EEditor watching, but has no one thought the added exercise is nothing to that UNE's just looking out for sneeze at. Think about it, if we come what may. Soko may be far, Tanya Lawrence Administrative Advisor us as a collective student body, for walk the one and half miles to but it's bound to bring us together Daryl Conte whatever reason? I see it as UNE Sokokis and back, not to mention in the end. Maybe I'm just talk­ Opinion Editor trying to expand, and with expan- whatever distance there is to and ing to the,wall on this one and I Ashley Powenski Tech Advisor sion comes many opportunities, from class, we get so much exer­ have no idea what Sokokis is real­ ly like because I don't actually live Karl Koeppel but those opportunities can only cise out of that. On top of that, be put into affect if we, as a stu- we're learning to build relation­ there; then again maybe I'm more Web Designer/Editor dent body, grab hold of them. ships even when distance stands right about this than anyone. Just Aaron Fullerton Maybe the location and in the way. Granted, for now it's something to think about. Staff Writers and Photographers Laura Carter Chelsea Mizsaros Spike Johnson Savannah Ford Think Before You Speak Elisabeth Ziemba Tara Connel Judie Brewer Jess Hammel BY SPIKE JOHNSON sive. Now, I realize that when you point, alarm bells should be go­ Ananya Mohanty Jarryd Rossignol Nor'esater Staff say "that's so gay" you don't mean ing off in your head. Maybe you Kristi Faulkingham Cassandra Smith "that's so homosexual." But the know someone's who's gay, maybe Diedre Dicker Kelsi Gray "Think Before You words are synonymous. Gay is you don't, but regardless, I guar­ Tom Hinman Stephanie Podolski Speak" is a common catchphrase NOT a synonym for stupid and antee there will be people in your Matt Penet Hannah Goodnow used by pre-school teachers and even if it's not intended that way vicinity who will have heard. They Deanna Baumert Arianna Rossi parents. While often taken to it still sounds like it is. may not stand up and shout that Angel J armusz Kristin Roberts heart, this phrase, at least in re­ The Think Before You they're offended, or respond at Chris Nilsson lation to college students, could Speak campaign was launched all. This is your shining moment be seen as patronizing and easily several years ago and features to be an advocate for LGBT The material contained herin is the property of Nor' easter dismissed. However, before you Television ads with actors like (lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans­ get defensive and cocky, take a Wanda Sykes. These funny and gendered) people all around the at News and appears the sole discretion of the editors. The second to think about how simple impactful ads should be a model world. It doesn't have to be an editors reserve the right to edit all material. The opinions a statement this is. Think. ... before for all of us about how to con­ earth shattering proclamation or expressed in Nor' easter News do not necessarily reflect the you speak. Think. front offensive language. Just like anything new, even. It just needs views of tlze editors. The campaign that uses everything else, the importance of to be something small that will this phrase as its title is a truly timing should never be discount­ make them think about using that SUBSCRIPTIONS ADVERTISING amazing campaign that's target­ ed. Consider perhaps addressing kind of language. A simple "Hey, Domestic subscription rates E-mail [email protected] for ing the youth of America for the language at the time it's said, here at UNE, we don't like to use are $50 for a full year and advertising rates, media card whom "that's so gay" and many rather than waiting to address it words like that." That's all. That $30 for a semester. Email and a production schedule. other idioms are commonplace. later. It takes guts to stand up to twelve word sentence can make [email protected]. That's so gay? Excuse me? I'm sure people you don't know, let alone the difference to so many people, you've heard the usual comebacks your friends, but it's a sense of so what are you waiting for? of "you're so gay" or maybe even integrity that can give people the The Think Before You LETTERS TO THE EDITOR an uncomfortable laugh or two. courage to stand up for what's Speak campaign outreaches to But how about this? How about right. many different areas, focusing Nor'easter News welcomes letters to the editor. a comeback of 'Tm offended by Just for fun, let's try mostly on high school and middle that statement. J\,ly sister/broth­ an example. Let's say you're at Letters should not exceed 500 words and must be re­ schools around the country. The er/uncle/friend is gay, and I take breakfast and one of your friends "Get Involved" tab on the website ceived by 5pm on the Wednesday before the next publi­ that very personally since I am brought someone you've never thinkb4youspeak.com has a list cation date (for specific dates, contact the opinion editor). incredibly proud of their accom­ met. This friend uses some pretty of ways to become involved with The editors reserve the right to edit letters for length. plishments and them being gay serious language. "That quarter LGBT direct action in your com­ Longer op-ed submissions of 500 to 1000 words may be is anything but negative." That's back is so gay. I can't believe he munity. Here on campus there are probably where you'd get defen- arranged in advance with the opinion editor. Submit let­ made such a pansy play." At this allied and LBGT resources like ters via e-mail to [email protected]. Please see THINK, page 17. ~ . \

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Catcalls for Breakfast Pastries Voices in BY STEPHANIE PODOL­ friends, faculty, staff, and peers. advertently referencing the item Ifyou are making someone the Crowd: SKI My initial concern is not for the used in every day food products, uncomfortable with what you Nor'easter Staff perpetrators, but instead for the thus objectifying that individual. say to them then you are harass­ innocent victims, usually women, The analogy I am making doesn't ing them. If the nature in which Whatdo "NICE BUNS!" that are unexpectedly violated. just apply to ingredients, honey you say it is sexual, then you are "Hey hot stuff." What happened to courtesy and buns, muffins, and pumpkins, but sexually harassing said individual. you think of "Are you girls doing it?" respect for beauty? What hap­ instead can be applied across the Beyond offending scores of men "Take it off." pened to courtly love? All of a board to all metaphorical state­ and women, this is an illegal UNE'sBlue "Hey suga-lips! Wanna come sudden women are treated as ments. When talking to someone act that demoralizes and angers up and have some fun?" if they are the hottest break­ do you usually say, "Hello boobs, many people, especially those During move in week­ fast pastry fresh out of the oven. how are you doing today?" or involved and those that are too Turf Field? A breakfast pastry, you "Look at that juicy ass, would you frightened to ask you to stop. So, end the last thing I expected to BY ASHLEYPOWINSKI- hear from the depths of our resi­ may wonder? Yes, you know those like some coffee?" These state­ I now speak for all those timid dence halls was the bellowing calls tasty muffins, danishes and do­ ments do not make you sound girls who are too afraid to speak of horny college males. The scene nuts, often filled will decadent jel­ cool in front of your friends and for themselves in those instances. is impeccably described. The deep lies and topped with frosting and are definitely not socially ac­ To those long winded window voices and chatter from behind sprinkles. These items are often cepted. If you feel that they are callers, please, stop. Stop and the curtains harmonize as they delicacies that people give up while then please, for the sake of your think before those phrases come stalk their prey. As each individu­ participating in nutritional diets, own integrity, (however much bumbling out of your mouths. al feminine creature walks by, they or during fasts, which are usually you may have left), think again Think about your insecurities and examine her strut, style, and will­ celebrated during various annual or practice saying something of imagine what it would be like for ingness to interpret stupid. How­ religious events. Ingredients of that effect to an older individual someone to scream that at you ever, the hunters fail to realize these tasty items include, sugar, that you admire, like a professor, as if to objectify you instead of that a language barrier exists be­ honey, pumpkin, flour, baking mentor, mother/father, or em­ regarding you as a human being. tween the two individual species. soda, sweets, and spices. However ployer. (I'm joking. Unless you're I ask you, because I myself am a I often find myself won­ some ofthese ingredients, initially trying to get expelled, don't try it.) victim and I vow to never victim­ dering what it is that constantly used for culinary needs, are often The offensive action ize you. I am not a breakfast pas­ churns through the heads of used incorrectly when referring in question, under Maine law, try, or someone's passing thought these individuals, and what mo­ to individuals of sexual interest. constitutes sexual harassment, of a "next lay." I am a woman. tive drives them to embarrass The point is that by call­ which carries jail time with it. Please respect me, respect your­ themselves in front of families, ing someone "sugar" you are in- There is no question about it. selves, respect us. Needed Advice for Some THINK CONTINUED FROM PAGE 16 BY BRANDON HOTHAM response above of"so quit ... " or and shock, are always the same: Nor'easter Staff "so don't do it... " is usually said "but Brandon .. .! HAVE to." The Group and the Multicultural in frustration at these people. Let This is really the crux Affairs Office. Off campus, but I have made an interest­ me give you a solid example. For of the issue: you don't HAVE to in the area there are groups like ing observation as oflate... and a job I work/worked for, some do ANYTHING. Every deci­ GLSEN (Gay, Lesbian, Straight when I point it out to people, fellow colleagues were complain­ sion we make in life is a choice. Education Network), PFLAG they seem quite appalled. Let me ing about something they had to Yes, these decisions we make (Parents, Families and Friends elaborate. do. To me, it seemed that their are normally decisions that will of Lesbians and Gays). These Someone the other day, complaints were unnecessary, help us in the long run. Ifwe two organizations tirelessly work and this has occurred on many after all, everyone else working at are greatly involved on campus, for the LGBT community and different days throughout my this job had to do what they were this is a good thing! However, if are always open to answer ques­ years here at UNE, was com­ doing as well. So, I responded to one is at the point where their tions and host volunteers (which plaining about a certain task, job, their complaints with, "So, ifyou academics are possibly suffering is great for all you juniors and goal that they had to complete. don't want to do it, quit... " Now, and their personal life is non­ seniors looking for Citizenship I listened, with care and respect, they looked at me like I had existent, something needs to be volunteer opportunities). There is to their woes and despair. I five heads; as ifl had suddenly readdressed. Yes, involvement no shortage of places to look for remained quiet; simply nodding bent over and inverted myself matters; at UNE it's a staple. information and resources. every once in awhile to confirm by sticking my head you know However, academics matter too. Discrimination and I was still listening. When they were .. .I thought my response You are here to be a student first, bias are never ending battles. By finished, they said, "Oh ... I just was appropriate. I mean, if you and you can't be a successful choosing to stand up for mi­ don't know what I'm going to don't want to do what you are student if your GPA is lacking norities that are discriminated do?" My response, "So don't do doing, and you don't like it, why considerably. Ifyou don't have against, you are helping to end it.. ." or "So quit .. ." should you do it, especially at a the grades, your involvement re­ bias and deepen the equality here Now, you would assume place of employment where you ally won't matter. on campus and around the world. that this would be a freeing sort are getting paid? I'm sure there I don't mean to sound Standing up doesn't mean hold­ of statement. It's really quite the are many others who would be preachy, but I have needed to ing a sign in front of the White opposite; most are appalled at the more than willing to take your take my own advice many times. House or using a mega-phone, idea that I would suggest such a position in these often rough The next time someone asks you it can simply mean standing up thing. As iffreeing yourself from economic times. over achievers to do something, to those people you are ignorant an obligation and worry is going The other species, if you and you are booked solid, say, about appropriate language and to cause the world to suddenly will, is that of the over achiever "No."ltwill be the most freeing how offensive some poorly in­ spontaneously implode. But re­ (which I am often known to be experience of your life! I promise! tended words and actions can be. ally, when you think about it, it a member of). Again, when a As far as the unnecessary com­ "It really briJliS t the While the Think Before really is an adequate solution. complaint is raised about a task plainers, well,just stop complain­ color of my eye ... but... You Speak campaign is targeted Now, don't let me fool that must be completed, and it's ing. I don't really have much my eyes are brown." more at high schools, the take you, I'm not saying that you described as if the completion more advice on that. Ifyou don't home message is still the same Jacqueline Lewis should merely quit all your obli­ of this task will be the death of like your job and what you're do­ for us college kids. We can all gations so as if to feel free. With them, I simply reply, "so don't do ing, quit, because you are making be educators for people who use nothing, well, essentially, you will it... " A similar reaction occurs life miserable for those who are hurtful and ignorant language be just that, nothing. This article with this species as that of the grateful for what they have and just by reminding that person is really geared towards those unnecessary complainer species; those who enjoy their job. that it's offensive. It may not be who are both overachievers, and they look more appalled and I leave you all with offensive to you or anyone else those who complain who have shocked than angry and confused this final thought (not to sound J· at the lunch table but for the kid no reasoning and background to (angry and confused are adjec­ like Jerry Springer), lead a bal­ i two tables over with two fathers, complain. Let me elaborate on tives best used for the unneces­ anced life; one full of academics, the couple sitting next to you, or these two sorts of folk whom I sary complainer). involvement, and friendships/re­ the faculty member walking by, would desire to take my advice. Their responses to me, lationships. This will make you a 1 just remember that someone is f We will begin with the however, no matter what the well rounded person, and a happy always listening, and you should unnecessary complainers. My species, after their looks of anger person at that. I promise. l think before you speak. For more information on The "I love it! Except for all JOIN THE NOR'EASTER NEWS! Group or any other resource the little black pieces from listed, please contact ejohnson7@ it that end up in my under­ COME TO OUR NEXT MEETING, WEDNESDAY une.edu. wear!" 9/29 AT 9:00PM IN MARCIL 323 Ian Oliver 18 OPINION NOREASTER NEWS Wednesday, September 29, 2010

ofleisure time! life. Making a roommate late for Level Four (Friday Night work loses 80 points. Making a Coping with Construction Lights): This level eliminates flag­ roommate late for class loses 90 gers and therefore anything that points. Missing 25 minutes of a BY AMBER BENOIT on time. don't necessarily have to be there can be gained or taken away by SO-minute class loses 1000 points Nor'easter Staff Our game started out on time. You must maneuver your them. It takes place at night, and and your game is over. with seeing if we could avoid the car around the manholes. Left, you are following a car so you can­ This is the way my room­ Construction: It's every­ manhole covers in the middle of right, left, left, straddle, right etc. not use your bright lights. This car mates and I have been coping with where. Some people get annoyed. the lane on our way home. This You lose a life if you hit any of also has a brake light out. Ran­ the road construction we encoun­ Some people don't care. Some was more difficult at night, and the manholes. Hit a mailbox and dom cones pop up between the ter every day. This game has en­ people understand. My room­ it was made even more difficult you lose 50 points. Hit an orange two lanes, and "pink fluorescent tertained us immensely over the mates and I recently made a game one night when it was raining. cone and you lose 20 points. Each paint" does not fluoresce. last couple weeks, and although out of road construction on our Our little game became more and manhole maneuvered adds 10 Level Five (It Was A Dark and you may think it is dorky and stu­ way to school. We were starting to more interesting to us and eventu­ points. There are 20 manholes in Stormy Night): This level takes pid, I suggest you try it. Instead of get really annoyed that we had to ally we started to associate it with this level. place at night and again you are your temper boiling over because budget extra time into our travel to video games. Our video game be­ Level Two (Don't Get following another car without one you're going to be late for class, school because of road construc­ gan to take shape, and I have de­ Hit): In this level there are flag­ brake light. However, now it is think about our little game and tion. What is supposed to be a cided to share our rules and point gers. If a flagger stops you once, raining. Ifyou happen to see a ra­ smile. Remember, the construc­ twenty-minute ride to school can system with you today so that the you lose 75 points. Stopped twice ven sitting on a statue of Athena, tion crews are only doing their take up to thirty or forty minutes. ever-present road construction is by the same flagger, you lose a pull over and call your psychiatrist job, and theoretically making the Unfortunately there is no way to less of a hassle to you. life. If you get hit on by a young, immediately, and simply forfeit roads a safer place. go around the construction for us The main rules of the cute construction worker add 50 the game. It's harder than ever to Oh, and by the way, just to get to school. Unless we want game are: 100 pts equals 1 life. points. Ifyou get hit on by an old, see the manholes, more and more in case you are curious, I am cur­ to rent canoes and make our way You begin with 3 lives, and you ugly construction worker lose 25 cones are popping up between the rently winning our little video across the Saco we are stuck deal­ can make up lives by gaining points. Young attractive man hits lanes, and the oncoming traffic game with 7 lives and 775 points. ing with the road construction points. Lives are carried on to on your roommate, and not you, fails to turn off their bright lights. One of my roommates currently that seems never ending. When each extra level. Unless specifical­ lose 25 points. Make it home safe and sound and has 6 lives and 695 points. The construction popped up overnight ly mentioned each form of point Level Three (Daytime you Win!!! other has 4 lives and 450 points, we were even more annoyed, and addition or subtraction is carried Drizzle): This level takes place If at any point in the however she does not drive nearly very nearly late for class. Also it on to the next level. (Continue to during the day when it is raining. game you hit a pedestrian you lose as much as the two of us. We can is very annoying when a flagger drive safely despite the fact you This makes it much more diffi­ two lives. One is because you've definitively say that construction forgets about your line of cars for have 2 extra lives. This game is not cult to see the manholes, flaggers, killed that person, and the other is our friend and our morning up to fifteen minutes. You can see easy) cones, etc. A time limit is imposed is because you're going to prison commute is a much less stressful campus, and you can see the top Level One (Weekend on this level. You have 25 minutes for vehicular manslaughter. Rear­ experience. of the building your class is in, but Fun): Level one takes place dur­ to make it to school on a week­ ending someone loses a life. Hit­ since you're stuck in the long line ing the day. A regular day when end. This trip should only take 20 ting on-coming traffic also loses a of traffic you can't make it there you are going somewhere, but minutes so enjoy your 5 minutes

a community is trying to reach able resources, such as natural en­ carbon zero, the problem with ergy from the sun or wind power, Environmental Impacts of Development these ideas is it seems is that it more often than non-renewable may not happen for a long time. resources ( oil, coal, fossil fuels) atUNE UNE currently has an 80% ac­ it should help with reducing the ceptance rate, therefore develop­ hole in the ozone layer caused by BY CASSANDRA SMITH­ and rich with life. UNE's land blue athletic field and field house ment of other parts of land will greenhouse gasses. Ifwe try to use AND KELSI GRAY is now no longer able to fill that in development are being erected continue. Along with Sokokis resources that do not omit carbon N or'easter Staff need. The ecosystems that thrived on land that was once rich with Hall, the other three buildings dioxide or any other greenhouse there are not only gone, but the life. The wetlands that were de­ are being constructed specifically gas it will help our air become UNE is continually ex­ neighboring ecosystems are also stroyed had to be drained and to accommodate the increasing cleaner and ultimately build up panding and will grow at a fast going to end up changing. Wet­ filled in order to be a suitable loca­ size of graduating classes each the atmosphere. It may seem rate especially since three more lands act as a sponge for water, tion to build. This was surely a lot year. It is almost as though "go­ like a lot to take in when learn­ dorms are being added to the but now that this land is filled, all of work and probably cost a lot of ing green" is fading away and the ing about what·happens to cause opposite side of route 9 along the water that it normally would money to do, yet it was done. For large amounts of carbon dioxide global warming and not all people side Sokokis hall. However, soak up is now going to turn a school with such a good repu­ being produced as the forests are are interested in becoming an en­ most students have not thought into run off into the ecosystems tation for sciences it is interest­ being cut down is "no big deal". vironmentalist or really care about about the burden this construc­ around it. There are going to be ing to see that right in their own UNE isn't the only place hav­ being environmentally friendly, tion has put on the environment. many changes in the ecosystems back yard, they are doing exactly ing difficulty sticking to a "go­ but it really is easy to help the From a wildlife perspective, the and the effects could be deadly for what many students across many ing green" way of life. It seems it environment. Just by recycling, worst part about Sokokis hall and many organisms such as Maine's majors are in school to prevent. is becoming a lost art in the face you help with saving the environ­ the new buildings to come is the endangered spotted turtle. On the "bright side", UNE points of technology. As technology ad­ ment, doesn't that sound easy? fact that they are being built on Some people have heard about the out that they preserved land that vances, so does population because Physical expansion at UNE is in­ what used to be a wetland. The preservation of 369 acres of land can never be built on. So, we ask, we are able to sustain life at higher evitable especially with such a high effects of construction go beyond down the street from the Bid­ is it really okay that they're de­ standards and longer lengths due acceptance rate. Yes, the dorms that of just filling the wetlands. deford campus, but many do not stroying valuable land and push­ to the advancements in medicine. are needed, but just because new People may not know that this know that the reason this land is ing out endangered species can As a result of population increas­ dorms are needed does not mean type of environment is an incred­ preserved is an attempt at off set­ really just be bought off, simply ing, we are beginning to expand they should be built without re­ ibly positive attribute of the area. ting the damage done to other by reserving land that is "simi­ and develop areas that were for­ gards to the environment. A lot A wetland acts as a filter, taking land the university is building on. lar" to the land that they covered? ests, wetlands and other valuable more effort could have gone into out water impurities as well as The location of Sokokis, the other UNE is an advocate for "going environments. Even though there the new buildings, more green keeping the environment healthy three new dorm buildings, the green'', and one of the goals as are regulations and policies that initiatives could have been added. contractors must follow in order The building could have been to build, development still occurs. constructed out of recycled ma­ As development increases, so does terials, the heat could have been the risk ofincreasing global warm­ geothermal, the electricity could ing. It is estimated that the earth's have been solar. Overall its a num­ temperature will rise about 2_C bers game that UNE is playing annually if action is not taken. and whose going to be the win­ Therefore, action must be taken. ner, a building or a spotted turtle? As long as we try to use renew-

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