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The cure for the common college procrastinator

It's a disease I'm sure we've all contracted at one point or another. An insidious, all-encompassing one that can envelop your entire being if not treated early enough. That disease is chronic procrastination. My name is Derek Dobachesky and I have chronic procrastination.… Post the First Comment

Dating at UMaine is a real adventure, but there aren't many heroes

So after three years of college and at least four years of being a true "single girl," I have had lots of time to discover what's out there and see what's been going on between the sexes. Unfortunately, my conclusions are not as shocking as I would like to admit.… Post the First Comment

PaCO all about the goddess, not about the pentagrams

What do you think of when you hear the word "pagan?" If you think of large pentagrams on the ground painted in blood, animal sacrifices and deadly curses, then you have been watching way too many horror movies. If you think of Dan Aykroyd and Tom Hanks dressed in a disturbing level of punk fashion dancing around in goat-skin leggings, well then that's OK, because we love "Dragnet" too - it's a fun movie.… 6 Comments

Some in the Deaf community not listening to reason

We've all pondered the hypothetical question of which we would prefer to lose, our sight or our hearing. I always choose to be blind. Music is too vital to my existence for me to simply discard it for something as absurd as sight. Recent developments have me second-guessing my usual answer, however.… 11 Comments

Delay drilling and let the students sleep

If there is one thing most people could agree upon, it is that progress is good. Change is good. That aside, construction is irritating. Buildings need improvements, students need updated facilities but one unfortunate aspect to this university is the constant, never-ending construction.… Post the First Comment