University of Southern Maine USM Digital Commons Free Press, The, 1971- Student Newspapers 2-2-2009 The Free Press Vol. 40, Issue No. 13, 02-02-2009 Matt Dodge University of Southern Maine Follow this and additional works at: https://digitalcommons.usm.maine.edu/free_press Recommended Citation Dodge, Matt, "The Free Press Vol. 40, Issue No. 13, 02-02-2009" (2009). Free Press, The, 1971-. 59. https://digitalcommons.usm.maine.edu/free_press/59 This Book is brought to you for free and open access by the Student Newspapers at USM Digital Commons. It has been accepted for inclusion in Free Press, The, 1971- by an authorized administrator of USM Digital Commons. For more information, please contact [email protected]. the free pressVolume 40, Issue No. 13 February 2, 2009 U S M University cuts Lifeline Community tness program to close doors this summer; more cuts to follow Daniel MacLeod for helping her get through yet News Editor another difficult time. “Being an only parent, life got According to Cecilia Ziko, the really difficult again,” she said. first time that the Lifeline Fitness When USM President Selma Program saved her life was in Botman announced that the 1983, one year after her first child University would close down the was born. 33-year-old fitness program on “I needed to make a change,” July 31 to shore up an ongoing she remembers. “I needed to budget deficit, Ziko was shocked make a life for myself.” to learn that her long-time source After reading an article about of support had an expiration the popularity and success of date. Lifeline’s programs, Ziko decid- “I personally find it depressing, ed to give the program a try. and short-sighted of the President “When I felt that I needed to do to want to cut this program,” something to make myself feel she remarked last weekend, in strong, I first thought of Lifeline,” between routines at the Lifeline she said. Body Shop. Since then, Ziko says that In a University-wide memo Lifeline’s programs, staff, and released last week, Botman cited participants have been a constant budgetary constraints as the source of strength when nothing reason for the cut. She empha- else was. When her husband died sized the need to prioritize fund- in 1999, she credits the program D ML / N E See L on page 5 Lifeline member Cecilia Ziko works out during her daily routine at the USM Sullivan Complex. Police report Bayside update rise in thes Student residence continues Laptops, ipods to balance cops, residents most vulnerable concerns Danica Koenig David O’Donnell How many times cops show up Arts & Entertainment Editor Sta Writer is something Portland police and building management have been working to cut down since police Students and faculty who bring their lap- Alex Wallace has been living reported 41 incidents in October tops to campus may want to be more cau- at Bayside Village, Portland’s alone. tious. Last week, three thefts were reported only independent student hous- Complaints ranged from ex- within a four-day period on the Portland ing complex, since its inaugural cessive noise and parties spilling campus- two of which were laptops. semester last fall. And while he out into the hallways and street, These thefts are part of a trend over the thinks the building has calmed to rampant vandalism and under- last few weeks, during which USM Police down since those chaotic first age drinking. have seen an increase in thefts of electronic few months, sometimes that’s not According to residents, it items such as laptops and iPods. quite enough. became a regular stop for young “It’s been my experience that it’s not un- “It’s pretty hectic over here,” people n the area who were just common for these thefts to increase during says the undeclared SMCC fresh- looking for a party. the winter months,” says Lt. Ron Saindon, man. “I have to go back home to The efforts of law enforce- who is investigating the thefts. get some sleep sometimes.” ment and Realty Resources LLC, Saindon cited many reasons for the in- Wallace doesn’t have to con- Bayside Village’s parent compa- crease in thefts during these months. It could template whether to renew his ny, have been a mix of collabo- possibly be the season, after the holidays lease later this year, since he plans ration and butting heads. And many students would be flush with new to transfer out-of-state next fall. so far, they’ve been effective in electronics. He also cites the recent eco- But whenever he visits friends at cutting the amount of police calls nomic troubles as a possible motive for University-controlled apartments per month to 10 or fewer begin- people. nearby, there are some noticeable ning in November. “There’s also the possibility that the differences. “I go to dorms, and “It’s still a work in progress,” economy might play a role in this too, RAs check up on us every once in says Lt. Mike Sauschuck, who but it’s hard to say,” says Saindon. a while,” says Wallace. describes the apartments as a USM Police says that people often There are no RAs at Bayside “new entity” for his department. mistakenly think that fewer thefts occur Village. “Here, the cops show up instead.” I See T on page 4 R H / P A See B on page 3 Talbot collection relics . page 4 Rock ‘n Roll photo exhibit . page 9 P . 6 P . 17 Maine State Pier . page 7 INSIDE S . 18 A & E . 9 THISISSUE USM ice hockey . .page 20 Sullivan Recreation & Fitness Complex Spring Schedule N e Free Press | February 2, 2009 3 http://www.usm.maine.edu/sullivancomplex AEROBICS PROGRAMS Contact Kevin LeBlanc FMI: week of February, 2009. Off Campus Students $10/semester with medical [email protected] Please call by Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2009 release form required *Other screening fees FITNESS CENTER PROGRAMS & with your level of play. Activities and may apply* CONSULTATIONS Open to all. Choose one of the following: Register at the Sullivan Complex Recreation Discounts usm.maine.edu/sullivancomplex/pcrf/fc/ Beginner/intermediate http://www.usm.maine.edu/ & Fitness Offi ce, 104 Sullivan Complex Skip Cadigan, Fitness Center Manager Intermediate/advanced sullivancomplex/ucfr.html with a USM student ID Classes are subject 780-4652 , [email protected] Advanced GOLF to change. Participants must commit to playing one Fitness center orientation and consultation 10% discount w/ Student, Faculty, Stop in or view website for updates on all match per week for 12 weeks, beginning by appointment, call Skip. Set up a basic Staff ID program offerings. the week of February 2nd, 2009. program with proper adjustment of equipment Sunset Ridge Golf Course, Bootcamp: An advanced level fi tness $5 for students / faculty / staff / DP and instruction on technique. No Fee. For sWestbrook. 854-9463. Regulation class using many different programs, $10 general public program offerings available visit the web FMI. Golf Course, par 35/3,100 yards circuit training to cardio and abs…. Levels will be combined if registration is low Executive Course, par 3 Driving M-W-F 5:15 pm – 6:15 pm The Fitness Center will be closed 8:45 Call Kevin Normand FMI, 228-8242 Range, Mini Golf, Batting cages- am - 9:45am Tuesday & Thursday for Enhance Fitness: This program offers RACQUETBALL, SQUASH, softball/baseball. a comfortable atmosphere conducive for the Spring 2009 Semester due to an WALLYBALL SKATING socializing and having fun, while burning academic class held in the Fitness Center. Reserve courts up to 1 week in advance by Portland Ice Arena calories and getting in your daily exercise. The Bodyshop will be available during calling 780-4169. Bring your Student ID $2 per visit (reg. $5) with USM Ideal for the older student contemplating this time for Fitness use. for access. *Non students must show valid Skate Card & USM Student ID starting or resuming an exercise program. INDOOR SOCCER state photo ID & $7.50 day/court fee must Must register at Sullivan M-W-F 7:30 am -8:30am 1/29 – 4/30, Thursdays, 8:00 to 9:30 pm be paid for access each time of play. Complex, M-W-F 9:00 am -10:00am Open to the fi rst 10 Participants with Racquetball & squash racquets are no or call 780-4939 to obtain a Skate M-W-F 10:30 am -11:30am ID who sign up. Sign ups start at 7:00 longer available for loan as of last year card. pm Bring your Student ID. Also open to January 1, 2008. Bring your own racquet Step Aerobics: to include Circuit training, Open Public skating times: any faculty/staff, alumni, with a Sullivan for use. Step n Sculpt, Step n Tone and more… M-W, F 11:45 am-1:15 pm, Complex gym membership. M-W-F 6:15am - 7:15am ULTIMATE FRISBEE Saturdays: 9-10:30pm, Sundays: On The Ball: Improve strength, fl exibility, KARATE Tuesdays, 7:00 pm - 9:45 pm 1:30-3:00pm and balance using a fi t ball for resistance 2/2– 4/21, Tuesdays, 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Come one, come all. Bring your USM Portland Ice Arena - 774-8553 M-W-F 6:15–7:15am $10 with Student ID & medical release student ID card or other USM membership www.portlandicearena.com/public_ 4:30–5:15pm $88.00 Faculty/Staff or Lifeline member ID card for access. skating.htm $95.00 General Public *Non students must show valid state photo SWIMMING BASKETBALL DROP-IN Beginning/Intermediate students are welcome ID & $3 each night of play.