2008 Woodie Awards
GSS seeks to limit RIAA access to data
SG asks IT to delete identifiable info
Ben Hatt
Issue date: 12/13/07 Section: News
"Other schools change their IP addresses every month, or every single time a student logs in," Mitchell said.
The resolution received near-unanimous support by the GSS.
"I respect the university protecting the students but I don't like the idea of [posing] an opposition to the RIAA," said Sen. James Lyons.
Mitchell said that he did not want to support the idea of copyright infringement, however, he believed that the university owed protection to the students that pay for the internet on campus, through tuition and fees.
Vice President of Student Government, Steve Moran, stated that if the resolution is a way to protect students' rights, then it was good for Student Government to step in.
"I believe it is a step in the right direction," Moran said.
Even though the resolution has been adopted into the student senate, it will take several steps before it can be administered as a policy for the university. The resolution, which Mitchell said is feasible, will soon be presented to the appropriate people within the university for discussion and action.
"Overall, the point of the resolution was just to send a message: students need more protection from their university," Mitchell said.
Also approved in the meeting were two resolutions, both sponsored by Mitchell, to change procedures for campaigns and elections for GSS and SG. Alterations include a change in the amount of student funding allowed per campaign. The resolution also added guidelines for a debate, including the creation of a Debate Committee, consisting of representatives from student media outlets.
The policy for write-in candidates was also changed in the resolution. Previously, candidates seeking write-in status had to file a week before elections. Now, write-in candidates are eligible if they declare up to - and including - the day of the election.
The senate also passed several resolutions allocating funds. Residents on Campus received $8,400, for their annual trip to Quebec, and Alternative Spring Break was given $9,271.05 for their upcoming community service trips. Other groups obtaining funds included: $3,000 to REACH, $1,059.95 to UMaine Day at the Maine Legislature and $320 for postage to send care packages to American soldiers abroad.
Vice President of Financial Affairs, Anh Do, announced the following allocations: $425 to Central America Services Association, $210 to Lambda Pi Eta and $678 to Mock Trial. After all of the allocations the budget was $34,789.58, a change from the Dec. 4 budget of $59,585.88.
The meeting also included the final approval for three organizations becoming officially recognized as university clubs: Fellowship for Christian Athletes, UMaine Cheering and Bear Vocals.
The resolution received near-unanimous support by the GSS.
"I respect the university protecting the students but I don't like the idea of [posing] an opposition to the RIAA," said Sen. James Lyons.
Mitchell said that he did not want to support the idea of copyright infringement, however, he believed that the university owed protection to the students that pay for the internet on campus, through tuition and fees.
Vice President of Student Government, Steve Moran, stated that if the resolution is a way to protect students' rights, then it was good for Student Government to step in.
"I believe it is a step in the right direction," Moran said.
Even though the resolution has been adopted into the student senate, it will take several steps before it can be administered as a policy for the university. The resolution, which Mitchell said is feasible, will soon be presented to the appropriate people within the university for discussion and action.
"Overall, the point of the resolution was just to send a message: students need more protection from their university," Mitchell said.
Also approved in the meeting were two resolutions, both sponsored by Mitchell, to change procedures for campaigns and elections for GSS and SG. Alterations include a change in the amount of student funding allowed per campaign. The resolution also added guidelines for a debate, including the creation of a Debate Committee, consisting of representatives from student media outlets.
The policy for write-in candidates was also changed in the resolution. Previously, candidates seeking write-in status had to file a week before elections. Now, write-in candidates are eligible if they declare up to - and including - the day of the election.
The senate also passed several resolutions allocating funds. Residents on Campus received $8,400, for their annual trip to Quebec, and Alternative Spring Break was given $9,271.05 for their upcoming community service trips. Other groups obtaining funds included: $3,000 to REACH, $1,059.95 to UMaine Day at the Maine Legislature and $320 for postage to send care packages to American soldiers abroad.
Vice President of Financial Affairs, Anh Do, announced the following allocations: $425 to Central America Services Association, $210 to Lambda Pi Eta and $678 to Mock Trial. After all of the allocations the budget was $34,789.58, a change from the Dec. 4 budget of $59,585.88.
The meeting also included the final approval for three organizations becoming officially recognized as university clubs: Fellowship for Christian Athletes, UMaine Cheering and Bear Vocals.
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ryan
posted 12/13/07 @ 4:50 AM EST
It doesn't matter how you want to frame it, students are stealing copyrighted material. The university is under no obligation to take steps to make it easier for students to avoid litigation. (Continued…)
trevor
posted 12/14/07 @ 1:00 PM EST
ryan why do you have such a boner for the riaa?
i steal from RIAA ALLLLLLLLL THE TIME and im damn proud to do so. i am of the opinion that if you are going to create art for the purpose of becoming rich then your motives are flawed. (Continued…)
Frank
posted 12/30/07 @ 1:14 AM EST
ryan
You are an RIAA agent! As such told your masters to put themselves in a trash can and plase tell them to close the cover after they are in to reduce the smell. (Continued…)
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