Student Government President Moran to resign at summer's endLyons, vice president, third in a row to assume presidency without student vote
James Lyons, the vice president of Student Government (SG) is about to become the third student body president in a row who was not given the position by a student vote - a fact he is not pleased with.
"It bothers me just as much, if not more, as an average student, but in this particular instance I don't see any way around it - but I'm open to suggestions," Lyons said.…
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UM seniors say goodbye2008 seniors fear what will come after May graduation
The door to the future is wide open for the University of Maine's graduating class, but fears of leaving the familiar and moving on persist.
New media major Kevin Mitchell is worried about keeping in touch with his friends at UMaine.
"I have met so many wonderful people, and I am really nervous to be leaving them behind, being hundreds of miles away.…
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WMEB welcomes comedianRyan Waning to visit Orono's downtown bar scene
On Tuesday, April 29, WMEB, the University of Maine's radio station, welcomes comedian Ryan Waning to Woodman's Pub in downtown Orono for an evening of alternative stand-up comedy.
Making his name as part of New York's hip comedy underground, while maintaining a residence in Maine, Waning has become a regular at some of the most prestigious venues in comedy.…
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Internet personalities meet in Boston - usual suspects make headlinesOne reporter's inside look to ROFLCON 2008
For two days, Internet fanatics converged on the MIT campus, in the hopes of catching the micro-celebrities of a medium in which, in the words of musician Momus, "everyone is famous for 15 people."
ROFLCon is a convention about the intricacies of the Internet meme.…
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Student leader moving onVPSE Derek Mitchell leaves senate after graduation
Who Derek Mitchell is can not be separated from what he does.
"I've reported from Iraq, but this is my greatest accomplishment. In the past two years, I have made Student Entertainment into something I'm proud of."
Mitchell is the vice president of Student Entertainment (SE).…
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UMaine food guild 'shares'Group sells local produce from only student-sustained farm
When most students are counting down the days until the semester ends, there are a few who will be counting down the days to plant their crops. These students will not be hitting the books this summer at the university - they will manage the crops for Black Bear Food Guild (BBFG).…
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Motion City Soundtrack's Tony Thaxton talks to The 'Campus
Tony Thaxton, the drummer of Motion City Soundtrack, answered questions in preparation for opening at the upcoming Honda Civic Tour at the Alfond Arena.
The Maine Campus: You guys have a pretty crazy tour schedule, do ever get sick of it? Do you get tired?
Tony Thaxton: "Oh, there are definitely days when it gets a little old.…
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Skills fair was 'flippin' sweet'Estabrooke staff teaches its residents practical life tasks
Ever wish you could have great skills such as folding laundry, sewing buttons or tying a tie? Those attending the April 26 event in Estrabooke Hall participated in a variety of activities teaching relevant life skills.
David Merrill, the resident assistant in charge of the event, said the inspiration for the event occurred in the fall of 2007 when he saw one of his resident's "beautifully folded laundry," and wished he could do the same.…
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Steve Moran strutted his stuff at the Alternative Spring Break date auction Thursday evening in the North Pod. Bidding war helps Alternative Spring Break InternationalBachelors sell themselves for international student group
Amidst cheers and laughter at the University of Maine Memorial Union, 10 male students were auctioned off to women-and some men-as part of an Alternative Spring Break International fundraiser on Thursday.
The date auction attracted more than 40 people. The men auctioned off for dates included the captain of the UMaine men's hockey team and the president of Student Government.…
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Blood spatters, phones shatterStudents attracted to forensics class by professor's personality
The students in the lecture hall are taking notes from the overhead when a cell phone rings, loudly. The professor, clearly irritated at being interrupted, walks over to the offender and motions for him to hand over the phone. He takes it and throws it against the opposite wall, where it shatters.…
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Team tramples Ivy-League competitionStudents lack funds for national tournament
The forensics team at the University of Maine has never solved a murder. Its members have probably argued about a few though.
The speech and debate team, comprised of eight students, won the North Eastern Regional Tournament, a debate competition which was in Boston this year.…
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FeaturedGraduating with a major in leaving words of wisdomBeing a graduating senior, some may say I've been around the block. Some may say I've seen my fair share. Some might just say I'm used up and bitter. Whatever the case may be, I feel I will be walking away from the University of Maine with at least a few bits of wisdom - gained from my own missteps - that I feel obligated to pass on to the youngsters out there.Chic clothes for that soon-to-be-graduateBella Luna offers high-class apparel without the long drive to the big cityUpon graduating this year, many University of Maine students will be faced with major decisions. Some will remain at home in their own apartment or move back in with mom and dad. Others will be launching careers in and out of state. Either way, a major change most graduates will face is that they will not be able to roll out of bed, throw on a baggy pair of grey sweats and a T-shirt and stroll in to class five minutes late.'Beastly' ruggersMen's club fourth in Beast of the EastThe University of Maine men's rugby squad came off a somewhat disappointing weekend at the Maine Cup tournament a few weeks ago but bounced right back in the Beast of the East Tournament on April 19 and 20 in Providence, R.I. The team went 3-2 overall and took fourth place out of the 32 teams that competed.Fifteen minutes for a fewMaine Channel's second annual film festival brings together student talentLast Thursday the Maine Channel held their 2nd Annual Film Festival in Room 101, Neville Hall. The festival, which featured a multitude of student films, drew a large crowd, filling much of the lecture hall. The audience was treated to popcorn, candy, soda and pizza before the films were shown, but when the lights finally went down, after some technical difficulties, the crowd was eager to see what kind of film talent the University of Maine had to offer.'Greasy' tunes light MinskyJazz ensemble let loose in their last show of the yearWhen asked what jazz is, Louis Armstrong once said, "Man, if you got to ask, you'll never know." To the untrained or uninterested ear, jazz songs may all blend together into one long improvised solo. The trained ear, on the other hand, will become indignant when someone confuses a Duke Ellington for a Charlie Parker.Adam Baxter rememberedFriends, faculty and family celebrate life of UMaine athleteAfter the tragic loss of University of Maine soccer player Adam Baxter last fall, teammates and the UMaine community wrapped up the spring semester and season remembering the first-year athlete, student and friend. "I knew Adam at first from playing on the Maine Soccer team," first-year teammate Tom McCole said.Last call for winnersFinalists battle for victor in final round of The ProjectThe scene was shifted to the Main Dining Room on Tuesday night for the long-awaited final round of Java Jive's 2008 edition of The Project. More than 100 spectators were treated to a musical duel between finalists Brianna Finnegan, The Choice Professionals - Nick Mather on guitar and Karl Varian on trumpet - and Sons of David - Jonah Hill and Geoff Debree.Three and OutFrom the minds of WMEB's newest sports talk showFrom the minds of WMEB's newest sports talk show, "Three and Out." We will be bringing you three hot topics from the world of sports. It's your weekly pill for instant sports relief. First Down: We want Bibby I was there in 2003 when the Red Sox came back from three runs down in the ninth inning against the Anaheim Angels. |