2008 Woodie Awards
Soap Box Articles
Graduating with a major in leaving words of wisdom
Being 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.…
Post the First Comment
|
Depressing depictions of current events highlight need for change in an election year
Before coming to the University of Maine, I never followed the news, gas prices, politics or anything having to do with current events too closely. I only knew about issues that I heard my parents or teachers speak about, but I never cared too much about any of it.…
Post the First Comment
|
Progress Report: Teachers have lives outside of the classroom
Let's face it: We live in an age where everything one puts online can be seen. Employers now search possible candidates' profiles on sites like Facebook and Myspace to determine whether or not the applicant is the kind of person they want to hire. Got some pictures up that you wouldn't want seen? You might want to take a moment and make your profile friends-only or private.…
Post the First Comment
|
Mapping our lives without ever truly knowing their nature
When flying over vast fields - probably in some state between Louisiana and Washington - it is impossible to compare your size to the tiny-looking buildings below. People look like marching ants digging in and out of the earth. I start sinking into ontology; there wasn't much else - being stuck in tight seats, a busy man sitting next to me eyeing his reports on Sarbanes Oxley.…
Post the First Comment
|
Ending the year with an eye toward the nextStaff Editorial
It is the end of the semester. This has given us time to reflect on what did and did not work this school year.
Next year, we would like to see more diversity in the entertainment Student Government brings to campus. This includes bands from genres other than emo and more guest lectures.…
Post the First Comment
|