Volume 35 Issue 13 by University Times

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Volume 35, Issue 13

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Thursday, April 17, 2008

WE SURVIVED WINTER AND BEAT THE SNOWFALL RECORD!

Photos by: Larry French

“This year Aroostook County endured a record breaking amount of snow, reaching nearly 200 inches of the dreadful, fluffy stuff. This cancels out the previous record set in 1955 of approximately 181 inches of snowfall in Caribou.” (see story on pg. 2)

UMPI campus survives record snowfall UNIVERSITY TIMES

LINDSEY PERRY Editor

The University of Maine at Presque Isle reserved March 27 as a day to celebrate. UMPI celebrated an event that no other institution outside of Aroostook County has ever celebrated before. Yes, “North of Ordinary” celebrated Winter Survival! This year Aroostook County endured a record breaking amount of snow, reaching nearly 200 inches of the dreadful, fluffy stuff. This cancels out the previous record set in 1955 of approximately 181 inches of snowfall in Caribou. While Dean Chris Corsello was taking a drive with President Don Zillman, they concocted a brilliant idea. Collaboratively the UMPI higher-up’s decided it was time to kick back, relax, and throw some of that

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treacherous white stuff around. They wanted to host an event that would be something fun, something for students to blow off some steam and celebrate. At 3 p.m. on a beautiful Thursday afternoon, over a hundred students and faculty members gathered at Gentile Hall to join in the festivities that had been organized for all to enjoy. “This has been a long harsh winter, and the students have had to put up with a lot, missed classes, school cancellations… just really being sick and tired of the snow,” Corsello vented. When participants arrived they were given a hand stamp to keep track of the first hundred through the door. People that arrived during this time were awarded handsome blue long sleeve t-shirts that donned a track record of the snow fall month to month, as well a logo to com-

memorate the festival. Hot drinks, a smorgasbord of snacks, and door prizes also were a temptation that our frostbitten students simply couldn’t resist. Inside the gym, WAGM’s Meteorologist, Ted Shapiro, made an appearance. Shapiro talked to attendees about why Aroostook experienced such harsh weather this year, and what county folks should be expecting next year. Carol Ayoob, Margaret Smith and Shane Smith had set up a quaint musical session in the lobby for passer-bys to enjoy. “We were there to kind of set a happy mood, and lift student’s spirits,” Shane Smith, UMPI junior, and rain stick guru, said. Outside Gentile Hall you could find students having snowball fights, making snow angels, chucking ice to hit the bull’s-eye, racSee Record Snowfall, page 10

Rhythm group welcomed back to campus

WILLIAM COPPOLA III Staff Writer

The returning group, Inanna, left smiles on the faces of approximately 250 attendees of their performance on Friday, April 11. Inanna is an all woman percussion and vocal group who perform original works invoking ancient traditions of the drum. The group is from Portland, Maine and was last here at UMPI in 2004. Inanna consists of six women, but only four were able to travel and perform. The four women that were able to make it are: Shirsten Lundblad, Anne-Marie D’Amico, Annegret Baier and Tori Morrill, who is also a founding member of Inanna. The group was formed 19 years ago and has lost and gained members along the way. The original members of Inanna were taught by a musical group, Mama Tongue, from Africa who were visiting Whitefield, Maine. After learning from Mama Tongue, new members were taught by older members, or had learned from other teachers.

All the instruments that the women use are from Africa. Some of the instruments they use are: the djembe, bass drums called doundounba, sangba, kenkeni and a balafon, which is an African xylophone. Inanna sang songs they have learned from African groups and teachers as well as songs they have written themselves. A few songs they sang were “Cosmic Beat” and “Rainbow People.” One of the last songs they sang was called “Within, Without” written by Lundblad. Two of the CD’s that were available were “Beyond Tradition” and “Skin and Bone.” Baier, who is originally from Germany and has been with the group for 14 years now, told an entertaining story of their trip up here. “It’s been 3 or 4 years since we were last here. On our way here, we went the wrong way and crossed the boarder by accident, so we were pulled over, and I was driving. I’m a German citizen and I forgot to bring my green card. Twenty minutes later we were on the road in the right direction.” Carol Ayoob, director of Cultural Affairs

& Arts Administration, mentioned that this event was co-sponsored with Trio-Upward Bound. “We’ve had many events this year that had dismal attendance due to timing and weather. Today it is a wonderful outside, and many people have come out to this event to celebrate the arrival of spring,” Ayoob said. Inanna is holding a global warming presentation workshop and dance concert titled “Heart Beat of the Earth” at the First Parish Church in Portland, ME on April 26. Sara Lovitz from the Natural Resources Council of Maine, is presenting on Global Warming. The doors will open at 7 a.m, and door admission is $15 for adults, $10 for seniors and students and free for children under 12. The workshop is from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m, and costs $75. For more information on the workshop, you can call Tori Morrill at 207-766-5708 x202 or e-mail at tori@inanna.ws. Inanna’s website is www.inanna.ws, if you are interested in buying a CD or checking out who they are.

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April raises awareness of sexual assualt

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LAURA MOONEY Staff Writer

The month of April represents many things: warmer weather, a week of break, school ending soon, and sexual assault awareness. The latter is not something we like to think of, but a subject which is crucially important. “People don’t want to believe it happens in their own town, but it does,” UMPI’s school counselor, Denise Hamlin, said. It can happen anywhere, to anyone. The most important preventive measure is to be aware of your surroundings. If you are drinking with friends, stay as a group; make sure no one gets left behind. Don’t let your drink out of your sight and don’t accept drinks from someone that you did not see mix it. Hamlin likened this to a bottle of milk— if it were open, you would not purchase it at store. “If something feels out of place, it probably is,” Hamlin said. “Listen to your instincts.” This tip does not just apply to parties, but to general life. If you’re walking to a night class, go with a friend. Have your car keys, or dorm key card, out before you exit the building. Try to park in a well-lit area and leave when other people do. Although those safety tips are important to remember, the majority of rape cases are caused by someone the victim knows. If you feel harassed by someone you had just broken up with, or anyone for that matter, take this seriously. In the dorms, lock your door, even if you feel you know everyone on your floor. Tell someone you trust before you go out, and make sure you have a way to contact people if a date does turn out badly. If you are meeting someone for the first time, meet in a public area or with other friends around. If you know someone who has been assaulted, take them seriously. “Support them. Believe them. Too often, we want to blame the victim, but sexual assault is not the fault of the victim,” Hamlin explained. Encourage the victim to talk to a counselor or call the sexual assault hotline at (800) 550-3304 or (207) 762-4851. If you are the victim of sexual assault, do not delay in seeking help. Don’t change your clothes or take a shower, as this erases evidence. Go to the hospital and ask to seen by a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner. In addition to gathering evidence which could help prosecute the offender, the hospital can help determine if you contacted an STD, became pregnant, or suffered any other physical injuries as a result of the attack. “You don’t have to do these things alone,” Hamlin reminds students. Talk to a friend, an RA or schedule an appointment with Hamlin in South Hall.

10th annual UMPI job fair proves to be huge campus success

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HARRISON KILPATRICK Staff Writer

Free lunch and the potential to win a survival kit, various DVD’s, donated apparel, twenty dollars in cash, or a fleece blanket; could one ask for anything more? If you were one of the 150 or so students to attend the 10th annual UMPI job fair on March 26, you know very well what I speak of. Various organizations, local and state agencies, and private enterprises were represented at this year’s Job Fair. The room was bustling with activity of young learned individuals seeking employment. And, if you wanted free corporate knick-knacks you might have as well been in heaven. Aroostook Technologies, Border Patrol, Avon, SITEL, Peace Corps, and Northeast Publishing were among the thirty or so employers that filled the rows of the Multi-Purpose Room in the campus center. The eclectic groups of participants at the job fair were ripe with facts about their field of expertise and more than content with talking with any individual that

approached them. The Maine State Police were represented by Henry Carpenter and Daniel Deschaine of the Houlton barracks with the aim of recruiting community members, paying special attention to criminal justice majors and those with an appetite for law enforcement. They talked to students on an individual and personal basis informing them of the insand-outs of law enforcement. Even the Girl Scouts showed up. Membership manager of the Maine Girl Scouts, Wendy Viel, was looking for summer camp counselors with outdoor skills, lifeguard experience, and some knowledge of health professions. As the day concluded, the job seekers retired to their dwellings and the State Police and Girl Scouts packed their tri-folds and headed to their respected towns. Now we shall wait in anticipation as we all look forward to another successful and undoubtedly fantastic job fair next year.

Letter to the editor: Misunderstanding in ‘Students on mission to save Dave Putnam’ UNIVERSITY TIMES

As the chapter president of UMPI’s faculty union, I read William Coppola’s article, “Students on Mission to Save Dave Putnam” (3/27/08), with some measure of interest. I think it important, however, to clarify a statement made by Harrison Kilpatrick claiming that Prof. Putnam’s “contract is expiring at the end of the semester and according to the law of the Teacher’s Union, it leaves the administration few choices on what to do.” Faculty employment is governed by contract, achieved through negotiated bargaining between AFUM (the faculty union) and the University of Maine System (which represents “management,” for lack of a better term). Prof. Putnam currently holds what is termed a “fixed length appointment” of three years. Such appointments are specifically designated for “approved leaves, replacement of unit members serving in administrative positions, position vacancies, experimental programs, or unanticipated enrollments.” When such positions expire, the institution is obligat-

ed (a) to terminate employment; (b) hold a nation-wide search for a tenure-track position if the program or enrollment warrants such a position; (c) consider a one-year appointment in a “lecturer” position (such positions are very common at Orono and USM, less so at the smaller campuses) that must be renewed annually (and does not hold any tenure status or protection). The faculty union strongly advocates for full-time, tenure-track positions obtained by nation-wide, needbased searches. The union does so for three reasons: (a) tenure-track positions provide the strongest degree of job security to individuals; (b) tenure-track positions provide the greatest level of stability for institutions, especially in regards to national and regional accreditation guidelines; (c) tenure-track positions protect faculty from the very situation outlined in Mr. Coppola’s article concerning Prof. Putnam. In cases of economic exigency, as are the current budgetary cuts demanded by Governor Baldacci, positions such as those held by Prof. Putnam are particularly vulnerable

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Are your student fees being used effectively? UNIVERSITY TIMES

CASSANDRA GILDERT Staff Writer

The cost of education is undoubtedly a huge expense for most college students. It only becomes worse if students believe that their money is being misused for purposes that don’t advantage them at all. There have been several rumors circulating around the UMPI campus lately, primarily concerning these student fees. Many students are under the impression that the fees are being used for things such as personal faculty computers, salaries, or other expenses that provide no benefit to students. The rumors have caused quite a controversy. Vice President of Academic Affairs, Michael

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Sonntag, is responsible for the final decision of how fees are used. Sonntag is not solely responsible for deciding how money is spent. There is an Information Technology Task Force that makes recommendations to Sonntag about what this money should go towards. Sonntag addresses the particular rumors by explaining the budget in greater detail. Prior to 2002 there were several different fees that are now combined. The fee in question is the Tech Fee. The budget for the fee this year was $160,000. Seventy percent of the budget has gone towards student computer lab costs such as equipment, internet, and software. Sonntag goes on to further explain that there was money left over from the budget that was used to purchase laptop computers to replace faculty desktops. The laptops are for use in the classrooms in an effort to

utilize technology in the class to benefit students. The changes can additionally benefit students because while tuition has gone up, these student fees have not. Sonntag wished to make it clear that none of the fees have been taken for purposes that do not directly benefit the students. With the current system Sonntag is hoping to eventually even give away used computers to students. After four years of use, computers may still be usable to students, but not efficient enough for classroom use. If students are still concerned about student fees or other important issues, they can become involved with Student Senate, speak with Michael Sonntag and voice their opinions about how they believe these fees should be spent. For more information contact Michael Sonntag at msonntag@umpi.maine.edu.

University Players perform dramatic reading for University Day

JOHNNY LYNCH Staff Writer

On Wednesday, April 16 at 9:45 a.m., the University of Maine at Presque Isle’s own theater group, University Players, performed a dramatic reading of William Mastrosimone’s play “Bang Bang You’re Dead” as part of University Day. The play is about a teenage boy named Josh who is now in jail because he shot and killed several students at his high school, as well as his parents. As he lies awaiting his fate, Josh is forced by apparitions of his victims to retrace the events leading up to the massacre. The question is if Josh will truly realize what he has done to the victims, their families, and ultimately himself. Among the cast is Ryan McCluskey who plays Michael, a young boy who inadvertently crosses Josh by dating the latter boy’s former girlfriend and is ultimately put to death for it. “It shows that it’s not just in the big city schools, it could happen anywhere. Any body could be the killer, or anybody could be one of the victims,” said McCluskey. Aha Blume is a member of the general chorus, the actors and actresses who fill in the general characters

which further the plot. “There’s a lot of the roles that sort of flash back to the events leading up to where Josh is now,” said Blume. “So these are all the sort of the different people in the flashbacks that are just explaining the backstory.” Through flashbacks it is shown that Josh started out innocent, if a little spoiled. His fondness for guns stems back from a past hunting trip between the youth and his grandfather. “He killed a buck in the forest,” said McCluskey, “And at first he regretted it. But then his grandfather said he was gonna’ be a man by the end of the day.” “A lot of the script is basically about the reason why the main character shot everyone,” said Jessica Mayne, a fellow cast-member. “He was sick and tired of being picked on by people at school, all the rumors about him and nasty relationships with the kids. It really can ruin a person’s life, rumors and how people treat other people, whether it be to show-off for their friends or to hide their own feelings.” Peer-pressure, however, is not the only stepping stone to Josh’s downfall. At home he is denied very little and is rewarded if he puts up a long childish debate over something he wants. It comes as no surprise how badly he takes the breakup with his girlfriend, or how

angry he becomes when he sees somebody else has her. Though with the bullying Josh endures, maybe he just feels all the more alone. But Josh will soon learn that these were not reasons worth committing murder. “I think it has a good message,” said Blume. “Because we’re also aiming it to teenagers, it’s really telling them that every action has a consequence.” The role of young Josh is played by Brandon Marquis. “It’s a controversial role,” said Marquis. “Obviously with a lot of the shooting that’s been going on across the nation. But I do think it’s nice to be able to shed some light on the subject and help bring it to the forefront, because a lot of people just don’t like to think about some of these subjects.” Cast and crew of the production want their audience to leave with something to consider by the end. “Hopefully a deeper knowledge of the results of school shootings,” said McCluskey. “And the deep pain that they can cause to the victims and the shooters alike.” “People all have their own ghosts,” said Marquis. “They can look as blank and remorseless as all-get-out, but deep inside they are haunted.”

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Spotlight on student volunteer James Kidd

James Kidd is a Teacher’s Certification student here at the UMPI. He enrolled in the Educational Computing course in the fall of 2007. He was hoping to learn a few things that could be applied to his future teaching career. Having a strong background in technology already, Kidd found that he was quite familiar with many of the programs Professor Delong was teaching them, and

began to help explain concepts and techniques to his classmates. One of their assignments was to create a website, an activity many students were having difficulty with. Kidd decided to volunteer to come into another section and offer his assistance there, as well. Kidd enjoyed working in Professor Delong’s class so much, that he decided to offer his time and talent the following semester, Spring 2008. “It’s a great experience for me. UMPI is a teaching college—why aren’t we teaching?” Kidd said. As a future teacher in a secondary school, Kidd wants

all the experience he can get in a classroom. Professor Delong was very open to the extra assistance in her classroom. Kidd helps out by occasionally teaching lessons; he gave the lecture on how to use Microsoft Excel. But mostly he gives one-on-one explanations to people when they need something clarified or re-explained. He also meets with students outside of class to offer tutorials, or quick demonstrations about going further than Delong is able to teach them. “It’s a win-win situation,” Kidd said. “It helps her out and looks good in [my] teacher’s portfolio.”

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NOTES FROM THE GREEN CAMPUS ACTION COMMITTEE The Green Campus Action Committee and Native Voices invite you to celebrate

EARTH DAY on April 22.

The annual Earth Day celebrations were first organized in 1970 by an international council of representatives for the purpose of promoting environmental citizenship and progressive action worldwide. Earth Day aims to raise awareness of environmental issues and to promote local, regional and international efforts to create a healthy and sustainable planet. See www.earthday.net for more information about this initiative. There will be a number of events occurring throughout the day, both on campus and in the community.

The Green Campus Action Committee and Native Voices will hold a showing of the Academy

Award winning documentary, An Inconvenient Truth (2006). This film traces former Vice-President Al Gore's journey to raise awareness about the urgency of the current global environmental crisis. The film explores the scientific evidence regarding climate change and the consequences for our planet and future generations if human-generated greenhouse gases are not significantly reduced in the very near future.

The film will be shown on Tuesday April 22 at 6:30 p.m. in Wieden Hall Auditorium. The film will be introduced by President Zillman, a fervent supporter of environmental sustainability. Please join us. All are welcome. The event is Free. Other events taking place on campus to mark Earth Day include:

Local Master Gardeners and library staff are preparing a display entitled Gardening

with Nature featuring books and resources available in or through the UMPI library. A number of new books have just been purchased. The display includes some pamphlets on native plants available from the Cooperative Extension and the logo of "Yardscaping,” the Maine State natural gardening program promoted through the Maine Board of Pesticides Control. See http://pages.umpi.edu/~green-campus for further information.

Also Note: The Green Campus is holding a logo contest to design a symbol representative of the initiative to transform our campus to environmentally friendly and sustainable methods of operation. The logo design will be featured on a variety of green initiatives (for example, a book bag). The winning designer will receive a $50 prize and dinner with the President. Please submit your designs to Lynn.eldershaw@umpi.edu by May 1st.

Student Senate elections yield yet another president

MARGARET SMITH Staff Writer

Wednesday and Thursday, April 9 and 10, marked yet another election day for the UMPI student body. This election was different from previous elections in that students were able to vote on Blackboard. Voting students were asked to choose between two Student Senate presidential candidates, as well as determine whether they supported the passing of two constitutional bylaw amendments. Election results were announced at the Student Senate meeting on Friday, a meeting presided over by Weiss, the new president (94 to 73). The student body voted 87 to 79, quoting the amendment, “to increase the percentage of signatures required for student initiative petitions in the

case of a resolution by at least ten percent (10%) and in the case of an amendment at least fifteen percent (15%) of the student body.” The first amendment also passed, 123 to 27, requiring at least sixty percent of the student government to vote approval before allowing a student employed as an RA, TA or special contract position to run for Student Senate president. When asked what his plans are for the remainder of this semester and the upcoming fall, Weiss sounded upbeat and grounded. “We’ll see what we can do about next year’s budget cuts and tuition raises. Over the summer, I intend to do work to get freshmen and incoming students involved in activities and campus life. The administration is helping me out on that,” Weiss said.

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Owls adapt to Maine’s spring weather AHA BLUME Staff Writer

Spring is here, although you may not be able to tell by the snow banks on the ground. However, that has not stopped the UMPI Men’s Baseball team from starting their season. They have been playing games since March but they’ve only been able to play away games, given that the UMPI ball field is still covered with snow. Practices have been held indoors in Wieden Gym. They’ve had games so far in Connecticut, New York and Massachusetts. Two home games are scheduled for the end of April, but the team already has been scouting for an alternate location to play. David DeKay, an UMPI Junior, is co-captain this year, along with UMPI Senior, Shane Dupuis. This is DeKay’s second year on the team. He transferred from the Midwest. It has been a big change for him playing baseball in northern Maine. He is a pitcher as well as a utility player (can play any position as needed). Prior to attending UMPI DeKay had only held the position of pitcher, so he likes the chance to play different positions. DeKay wishes they could play more games in Presque Isle, so the students could see them play. He wants potential players to see that the team does a good job. It is tough for them to practice in the gym, as it is very small. Due to the snow, they don’t have the opportunities other schools do to practice on a real field,

Photo courtesy of the Athletic Department

The great part about being a collegiate athlete, especially at the Division III level, are the constant changes and surprises which tend to arise from day to day. After being rained out from their games on April 1, the UMPI baseball team took advantage of the change in their schedule and decided to spend the day exploring New York City. For many of the players, it was their first time in the “big city.”

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which can be a disadvantage. “We do take it seriously,” DeKay explained. “And we win games.” They have a young team this year. DeKay says they’ve surprised the coach with how well they could play. “This year is our rebuilding year,” DeKay said. This year their season is only March to May. Next years season will run from February to May, with practices held in the fall. Some of the players play during the summer for teams in other states. DeKay plans to go to

Massachusetts for the summer. Next year the team hopes to have more players. It helps to have more people than needed, because when you play two games in a day, it takes pressure off the main players. According to DeKay, there are students who would do a great job, but don’t come out for the team. “The coach is also doing a good job of recruiting for next year. He’s running things the way he wants it to run,” DeKay stated. “I am also impressed with how the players have overcome the obstacles of being a baseball team in northern Maine.”

In the opener of a double header with Vermont Tech on March 30, Owl’s co-captain Dave deKay (shown left) showed excellence as he pitched a shut out, earning the win. He allowed only one hit, which came in the 6th inning in the form of a single. DeKay walked only three and struck out nine in the game, as he improves to 1-1 on the season.

Ladies’ self-defense class offered on campus

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won’t always be there. As an example of how valuable and kind Dustin Heath is, he teaches up to twenty or so students at no charge. His giving nature inspired many, and motivated his older students, such as Carl Ripley, to take time out of their own lives to aide the instructor in teaching the other students. “Dustin is a kind and patient instructor. He is goodnatured, understands his student’s individual needs, and doesn’t show off his own skills while instructing the students,” Gardner said. Learning self- defense not only teaches you how to stand on your own, but it also changes how you feel about your self and your world. Self defense can give you a feeling of accomplishment and purpose in life, enhance your coordination and balance skills, and even calm your mind and heart. Gardener and others hope Dustin Heath will once again teach ladies’s self-defense along with his assistants when classes are available again, so even more women will have the means to defend themselves, as well as spreading the hope and well-being he has awakened in his students.

Staff Writer

Have you ever had a day where you didn’t feel strong enough to defend yourself? Have you ever been scared of going out alone, or going near your favorite place because you know the school bully will pick on you? What about feeling like you’re worthless when someone gives you a hard time and won’t back down? Dustin Heath’s ladies’ self-defense class, held from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays this semester for students, staff and faculty, provided all the skills you would ever want in order to protect yourself. Dick Gardener, director of Gentile Hall, reported that Heath’s students had nothing but good things to say about their head sensei. “They said they felt comfortable being taught by Dustin Heath and being around him. He was a good instructor. The information [they] received from this class, was invaluable,” said Gardner. Learning self- defense from a highly praised sensei like Dustin Heath, is an opportunity that

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REC/PHE 386 Canoeing/Canoe Camping

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Carl Ripley assists class member Leah Joy during a selfdefense class.

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This experiential course is designed to instruct participants in beginning and

intermediate flat water and white water canoeing techniques, safety, nomenclature,

T. A. Loeffler brings 20 years of expertise leading people through significant life-changing experiences. Her life adventures have taken her to 35 different countries on five different continents. She is a professor of Outdoor Recreation at Memorial University of Newfoundland and is currently attempting to complete “The Seven Summits,” climbing the highest peak on all seven continents.

portaging, canoe camping, equipment, cooking, and small group wilderness canoe trip leadership. Participants will gain skills in the art of canoeing and canoe camping.

This course will start with some preliminary planning at UMPI on June 18th & 19th and

will follow with a seven-day trip on the Allagash Wilderness Waterway.

Instructors: Anja Whittington & Sue Beaudet For information contact Anja Whittington at 768-9537 or whittina@umpi.maine.edu This course is for UMPI students and community members!

Her presentation is entitled, “More than a Mountain: One Woman’s Everest.”

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Students to depart on a course for Egypt

JOHNNY LYNCH Staff Writer

On May 12, 2008 a group of students from University of Maine at Presque Isle will accompany art professor Cliff Boudman on a trip to visit the many amazing sights of Egypt. Past trips to Europe have led Boudman’s students to Ireland, Scotland, Greece, and other interesting locations. The set course of the journey is made to be reminiscent of treks made by ancient Egyptians as they made their way from the city of Luxor and visited each temple of their respective gods and goddesses. Teena Bishop, a student at UMPI, will be one of the lucky students traveling to Egypt. “We’re going on a cruise on the Nile,” said Bishop.

“We’re going to visit the pyramids, go to Alexandria, we’re going to Cairo. I’m interested in the food, what kind they eat. I just thought it would be a once-in-alifetime trip. It was exciting when we talked about King Tut, and I’m actually going to be there to see it in person.” This current trip will be Boudman’s 36th art study tour with UMPI students and community people since his first in 1971. He hopes to once again see such sights as Memphis and the step pyramids, the temples at Luxor, the pyramids and the Valley of the Kings. The purpose behind this trip, like any other planned by Boudman, is about leaving an area and trying to find out about one’s self a little more, reflecting more objectively on where one is in their life. It also has to do with studying the past to better understand a little bit about the present.

“We have about 22 to 23 people going into a culture that’s quite different from ours,” said Boudman. “Some people would be a little xenophobic about it, but the Egyptian people are wonderful, family-oriented people. Every moment of every experience will be new, and that’s what travel is all about. It’s like an odyssey, traveling into the past to see the future.” For Boudman, there is only so much that a student can learn from viewing the ancient works of art in the classroom. “It’s one thing to look at images on slides,” said Boudman, “but to stand in front of the actual images is a way to absorb the material that you can’t in class. When you actually see the piece, there’s an energy there that’s very strong.” Boudman’s plan for next year’s trip is a journey into Sicily with chances to see sights like Pompeii.

‘Pink nudes, with and without Food’ latest senior show SHANE SMITH Staff Review

Following Shelby Wilcox’s show “Shadow Paintings,” Heather Nunez’s “Pink Nudes, with and without Food” wraps up the aesthetic conversation the two artists have had since their joint show, “Attaining womanliness.” “Pink Nudes, with and without Food” seems to be a delicious last word. In the trio of shows a new version of the figure has emerged, one of slick, descriptive line bathed in washes of color. In Nunez’s recent series, that color is pink. “Pink Nudes, with and without Food” is

appropriate for our modern decadent taste and Nunez knows how to comment on today. This series is not whole in itself but more of a running dialogue with several past works. Nunez has been dedi-

cated in exploring the ideas of “body” and “reflection on self-image” for the past couple of years. As seen in some pieces from “Attaining Womanliness,” the form of body is scrutinized, analyzed and put under a microscope. Fractions of the body become isolated and enlarged enough to read as an abstract painting. The clarity of understanding beauty approaches the viewer, instead of turning the viewer into the critical crowd passing by. All except that deemed ideal. Nunez allows us to see another side of our bulge, sags and cracks—a lush and fruity side. Hips rounded with fat become ripened grapefruits filled with juice. A hunk of ham lays along the body. The statement is unclear but the ham could be stylistically confused with the thigh. In many of the pieces, the food closely resembles the figure. The visual reverence is enough to have someone watch what they eat. Creating a moral dilemma: providing the food that was offered and the message gained. The canola and cheeses put out weren’t as decadent as the paint surface. Washes of pinks were layered along side bits of olive greens and black looking umbers. The paint surface reached a full volume of color through the covered mistakes Nunez made. Nunez worked sketches from models (mostly family) into paint studies in oil. Then, finally, she worked on the large canvas that filled the gallery walls. Certain areas were meant to be read more abstractly, testing the viewer’s interpretation of the figure into a real aesthetic experience. In the studio Nunez had bowls upon bowls filled with countless number of pinks. Why pink?

She responded, “It worked perfectly.” The artist was teamed with her family during the reception. One of her kids, Margo, will soon pick up the trade. Heather had mentioned that every time she

wanted to paint at home her daughter Margo would grab her brushes. Judging by them and the layout of food at the reception, cheeses, wines and canapés, I would argue that this family has the sensitivity for a fully-enriching life. Heather’s talk was very simple. She didn’t need to defend her work and if she did, it was a luxury. Heather gave the sense that her transition to professional artist was as natural to her as wife and mother.

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Researchers detail initial results of landmark college hazing study Press Release

BOSTON — A new study by University of Maine researchers reveals that hazing is commonplace in all kinds of college student organizations, and that most students don’t recognize that some forms of dangerous, even illegal, behavior constitute hazing. Elizabeth Allan and Mary Madden, professors in UMaine’s College of Education and Human Development, presented their initial findings today at the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA) annual meeting at Boston’s Hynes Convention Center. The survey, known as the National Study on Hazing, is — by far — the largest and most comprehensive study of its kind. Part of a three year reseearch project, it includes responses from 11,482 college students at 53 institutions around the U.S. Conducted online, the survey is the first extensive measurement of hazing behaviors and attitudes among members of all kinds of student groups. The research team, which included UMaine graduate

students, also conducted more than 300 in-person follow-up interviews with staff members and students at 18 of those universities. Previous surveys have focused on Greek organizations and/or sports teams. A research advisory group helped define a list of forced behaviors that constitute hazing. A partial list includes: • Attendance at a skit night or roast where team members are humiliated • Wearing clothing that is embarrassing and not part of the uniform • Being yelled, screamed or cursed at by other team/organization members • Acting as a personal servant to other organization member • Enduring harsh weather without proper clothing • Drinking large amounts of a non-alcoholic beverage such as water • Drinking large amounts of alcohol to the point of passing out or getting sick • Watching live sex acts • Performing sex acts with the same gender More than half the respondents say they have experienced some form of

hazing, which is illegal in 44 states. The survey reveals a startling lack of awareness among those students about the serious nature of hazing and of what kinds of behavior fit the definition of hazing. Most respondents perceive the outcomes of these activities as positive and they attribute such behaviors to being part of campus culture. “Stereotypes often shape perceptions of hazing as only a problem for Greekletter organizations and athletes, and hazing behaviors are often dismissed as simply harmless antics and pranks,” Allan and Madden wrote in summarizing their findings. “These views are shortsighted and may jeopardize the health and safety of students and hinder the overall quality of the learning environment.” The survey also reveals that onequarter of those who experienced hazing believe that coaches and/or advisers were aware of the activities. A similar percentage of respondents report that alumni were present when hazing occurred. In more than half the incidents reported by students, photos of

the activities were posted on public Web sites and roughly 25% of students report that hazing occurred in public spaces on campus. The researchers say this survey will significantly impact the understanding of hazing and it will lead to new strategies for prevention and management of hazing issues at colleges and universities. Those strategies, they say, will also be transferable to middle schools and secondary schools. “Insights from the study will help identify those students and student groups most at risk for hazing and delineate prominent hazing behaviors. It also provides a framework we can use to examine student understanding of hazing, campus prevention efforts and hazing experiences in high school. The data provide a baseline for measuring changes in hazing over time,” Allan and Madden wrote. The survey was supported by 24 professional associations. The North American Interfraternal Organization was a key sponsor, arranging for the participation of the other 23 project partners, including the NCAA.

Senior class holds annual dinner and auction AHA BLUME Staff Writer

On Saturday, March 22, UMPI students, staff and community members gathered for an all-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner and fundraiser for the senior class. Everyone who came had a great time. The food and company was fabulous.

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ing on kiddy sleds down the hill, and wrestling the dean into the snow. Raffle tickets were awarded to students that participated in the events (all events, excluding wrestling the dean). The more

Many people walked away with door prizes. And the highlight of the afternoon was the auction. Keith Madore, always on hand at these events, was the auctioneer. There were many fabulous items that people made like a quilt and scarves. There were birdhouses, baskets, paintings and gift certificates, as

well as a chance to spend a weekend at the President’s House in the summer. Many of the items elicited a bidding war. But no one walked away disappointed. How could they when their stomachs were full of pasta, salad and delicious desserts? And their bags and pockets were filled with door prizes like conference bags, hats, and CD cases.

And they had won fabulous auction items. The only thing that was more empty then when people came in were their wallets! The event was a success, and raised over $1000 for the senior class. For those of you who missed it, be sure to catch next years, because it’s a lot of fun!

tickets a student received the more chances they had to win one of the coveted door prizes. Students had the opportunity to win prizes that ranged from hip UMPI swag, to gift certificates,

and even Apple iPods. As far as the number of participants that attended and smiles that were worn that sunny, snowy celebratory day, it’s safe to deem the Winter Survival

Celebration a grand success. “Anyone that didn’t come missed out on a good time!” Dean Corsello concluded with a smile.

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Potatoes, sex and death: Behrens on “The Law of Dreams” DEANNA JORDAN Assistant Editor

“It’s not really a novel about potatoes; it’s really a novel about sex and death…and various types of hunger.” That is how author Peter Behrens described his award winning novel, “The Law of Dreams” during his appearance as the University’s second Distinguished Lecturer, speaking on “Potatoes, The Surprise of the World: Experience and Imagination in the Wake of the Irish Potato Famine.” Behrens’ novel is set in the mid 1800’s during the Great Irish Potato Famine and follows the journey of Fergus O’Brien. Fifteen-year-old Fergus is forced to leave the mountain on which he has lived his whole life, after blight wipes out their entire potato crop. The book details his journey from Ireland to America on his quest to make a better life for himself. In his lecture Behrens explained that the story is based on his own great-grandfather’s experience when his family migrated to Canada after the famine. He

recalled going on Sunday drives in Montreal with his grandfather and passing by a memorial in the Irish community of Griffintown. The monument is a plain, black rock that marks the spot where the discovery was made of a mass grave, holding those who had died in Canada during the famine years. Behrens described the memorial as being “a place of terrible and shameful memories.” He said that the affects of the famine were still being seen and felt when he was growing up and can still be felt today. He spoke of one of his many visits to Ireland during a time when Ethiopia was suffering a famine. He said that it was all that was talked about on the news and the Irish did all they could to offer help and support to the Ethiopians. The Irish Potato Famine, or the Great Hunger, as it was also called, occurred during the 1840’s, when blight swept over the country and destroyed potato crops almost overnight. For the millions of Irish who lived in poverty, potatoes were the

only means they had to live on, and the loss of their crops meant death. Millions of Irish began to immigrate to other European countries, Canada and the United States to escape their doomed existence in Ireland.Behrens empathized with them, saying that they left their country, not knowing what was in store for them, but knew that there was no way it could be any worse than what they were already dealing with. The lecture was followed by a reception, during which members of the audience enjoyed refreshments, picked up a copy of “The Law of Dreams,” and chat ted with the author while he signed the book. Behrens has written many essays and short stories which have appeared in numerous magazines across the country. After one of his stories was optioned in Hollywood he began to work as a screenwriter. “The Law of Dreams” is his first novel and has done very well, winning several awards including the Governor General’s Award for Literature in Fiction in 2006. He also has high hopes for his next novel, which he is currently in the process of writing.

legacy program in honor of the 20th anniversary of the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. The foundation oversees the legacy program. “That this small campus is able to participate in this program and is a recipient of this gift is nothing short of remarkable,” Huck said. “I couldn’t be happier.” The aim of the Photographic Legacy Program is to provide greater access to Warhol’s artwork and process, and to enable a wide range of people from communities across the country to view and study this body of Warhol’s work, according to foundation officials. The program offers institutions that do not have the means to acquire works by Warhol the opportunity to bring a significant number of photographs into their permanent collections.

For the Reed Art Gallery, some of those photographs include images of Carly Simon, Wayne Gretzky, and Victor Hugo. Fittingly, the gift includes a black and white print titled “Owl” – an owl serves as the University’s mascot. “What’s really significant about these images is that they are the tangible documentation of the American art scene from the 1970’s to the 1980’s through Andy Warhol’s eyes,” Huck explained. “These images are important in and of themselves, and because of the larger body of work they represent.” The Reed Gallery expects to receive the photographs by the end of April. Huck said officials hope to get some of them framed and available for public viewing in the coming months.

University receives Andy Warhol photographs

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The University of Maine at Presque Isle’s Reed Fine Art Gallery is adding 153 original Andy Warhol photographs to its permanent collection thanks to a major gift from the Andy Warhol Photographic Legacy Program. Reed Art Gallery Director Sandra Huck said that university officials signed a contract on March 19 to receive the black and white photographs and Polaroid images, valued at more than $100,000. The Warhol Foundation is donating a total of 28,543 original Warhol photographs – valued in excess of $28 million – to 183 college and university art museums across the U.S. This unprecedented gift is being made through the

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IT WAS THE BEST OF THE TIMES... JEFF LOVEJOY

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As we come to the close of another academic year, I find flowers of hope in our small community. Some of these flowers are growing in the University Times. First, a tip of the hat to those vol- S c r i b b l e s on a unteering in the community and to B r e a k f as t the “spotlight” article covering their dedication. Too often (and I N a p k i n include myself) we highlight the negative and forget to mention the good that goes on under our noses. I was especially cheered to see Ghandi’s quote about change headlining the feature. Second, I thoroughly enjoyed the coverage of the Times’ staff trip to NYC. It is easy to become insulated here in The County. It cannot hurt for those

covering our small community to be exposed to larger realities, other ways of life, and a whole other kind of pace. That city, in particular . . . well, there are still times when I miss it. Once you live somewhere for a time, it becomes a sort of home. The free speech forum, which I had hoped to attend before (once more) weather reared its fearsome head, was another bright light. It seems to have been well attended and to have encouraged a fair amount of participation. That there was mention of future such events is heartening. My one quibble concerns the “poster issue.” I recall a fair amount of space in the Times having been accorded the issue at one point. But it was a while ago and I frankly have forgotten the particulars. A very brief synopsis would have been helpful for many. As I tell my students when they write critiques and arguing papers, be careful when assuming what your reader knows. A little history or background is often in

order. Likewise, one cannot assume that every reader of the Times has read every issue. Finally, some back and forth on issues. And yes, I was partially involved. Still, it is gratifying to see some discussion on issues in the Times’ pages. I’m sure many writers share my feeling that shouting one’s poetry in an empty ballroom might get more response (an echo, if nothing else!). UMPI is our community. It’s as if we can see the national dialogue (or lack of it) in miniature. If way too few folks are involved in setting the national agenda and acting upon it, so too are too few doing the same here. Writing a letter to the editor is not rocket science; if you’re jazzed up about something, let us all know. It’s much easier to scream from the sidelines that the players—or the refs—are cheating. Much more difficult to get in there and try to do something about it.

part of the military, and offering true leadership? If these complainers feel the leadership is below some standard placed randomly by some liberal thinking person who would rather insult our country, our military and our president, than to offer true worthy suggestions of change and action, then offer true leadership, and not constant complaining. It was stated in an opinion piece “hundreds of thousands of people in the United States, France, Spain, and Britain vehemently protested the war.” Do we have true statistics, as the Utimes requires, or is this a number randomly chosen? By the way, the total number of citizens in these countries equals in excess of 547 million. Since hundreds of thousands does not equal millions, one would surmise that less than .18% of the total populations of those countries were against this war. I do not think the argument would hold water. What is your opinion on that argument? Why would anyone believe that protesting in front of the IRS buildings is the correct place to protest this war? I say only one who cannot see the forest for the blades of grass in the meadow in front of the forest. A liberal stating that money is the reason for this war is stating a fallacy. The majority of supporters of this action are conservative, and there are true statistics that disprove the theory that this action is for money. When one looks into the percentage of money given by individuals, it is found that in the year 2000 self-prescribed conservatives gave 25% more in donations than liberals according to The American magazine. The difference is that conservatives want to give where needed,

while many liberals believe that government is the best place to decide who needs assistance. Really? When was the last time you discussed Social Security or Medicare with someone who is on it currently. These programs are mismanaged, in debt, and will be insolvent in 20 years. Those statistics do not show the ability of the government to be able to handle money properly. Other liberals believe that everyone should have free healthcare. Interesting concept, but has anyone looked into the military healthcare facilities, or the amount of paperwork it takes? Has anyone actually checked on the amount of time that simple tests and surgeries take in a state run health care country? Has anyone chatted with a mate from Britain, who can afford it, and where he or she actually goes to have health care provided? No. Liberals again believe that a huge bureaucracy can do a better job than a small community establishment, and it is not proven anywhere that is the case. While good professors will not be returning to this campus, and the population declines, we have professors using the UTimes for personal battles. Why am I included in a disagreement between two professors who should spend more time teaching than arguing? Where is the true ability of individuals to discern between petty wars and true intellectual discourse? Sadly, this university is seeing incidents of professors not adhering to their true calling, the teaching of substance to all students without bias, or

...IT WAS THE WORST OF THE TIMES

Editor’s note: The following piece is Randy Deabay’s opinion and does not reflect the opinions of the staff of the University Times, the University of Maine at Presque Isle, or the University of Maine System.

It is truly an amazing spectacle to see a paper with a byline of “The University of Maine At Presque Isle’s Student Voice,” when one finds three opinion pieces from only faculty and staff in the UTimes dated March 27, 2008. With such a false statement, one has to wonder why a student would even attempt to justify another viewpoint. Well, I do merely to point out that a student with as many years of experience, if not more, can and does have another view on life, and this country’s current strife. Seriously, is the UTimes a paper for students, or one for a professor to continually offer his one sided point of view? Can the editor or adviser offer any substantial reasoning for such actions? Let me see, where should I start with my diatribe of the condition of America, the economy or social inequalities? Why would anyone want to toast the death of 1 American, let alone the 4000th? This was appalling to read, and truly an insult of the highest sense to all service men and women. Instead of complaining and whining as so many do every opportunity that they get about the war in Iraq, why were they not

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condescension. I would like to know that I do not have to be concerned about which professor I take for courses because they either admittedly have shoved their political viewpoint down student’s throats or will possibly hold my political viewpoints and experience against me, and grade me unfairly in their classes. This, my fellow students, should be a concern to all students, not that of two professors discussing the legitimacy of GE in a student newspaper. Now, here is an opportunity for those who want to say, “See, I told you conservatives do not care.” I am tired of liberals with nothing better to do than to blame the government for the stubbornness and idiocy of thousands of citizens during Katrina. I knew that Katrina was

UNIVERSITY TIMES going to hit New Orleans three days prior to the event. I knew the concerns, and saw the demands by state and city officials for people to leave. What happened? Several thousand decided to stay. Yes, it was a disaster, and sad, and many prayers went out to those caught in the wake of the disaster, but how could it be the fault of the government? When do professors with a severe lean to the left stop spreading blame on government for it taking time to save stubborn people from rooftops? There was one organization on this campus that took over 30 students to New Orleans, and helped. This organization was Campus Crusades, considered more conservative than liberal. Where were the government-bashing liberals during this event? Did these liberals take time,

Thursday, April 17, 2008 money, and physical donation to New Orleans, or did they sit in Northern Maine trying to find someone to blame for the disaster? Spreading hatred and discontent is not helping anyone, but taking the inadequacies of one and placing on others undeservedly. After reading the March 27 issue of the UTimes, I was astounded to have the image of the boy who cried wolf after reading the opinion pieces. How can one complain about the price of oil, and then equate it to trucking companies not being able to deliver items to stores, and feel good about this? Is it not the liberal hypocrites who complain about the price of oil, but fight every alternative fuel source? Wind power will kill some birds. Atomic power may cause a nuclear meltdown. Solar power is too

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expensive. We then discuss the Gulf Coast, or Anwar—definitely not—will cause disaster in wildlife areas. Stop complaining and using scare tactics while complaining about being in Iraq. Has anyone actually seen the hypocrisy in the whining about oil prices of those who say that Iraq is all about money? It is time that liberal thinkers stop talking and start looking into the reality of life and the world. Sometimes it behooves those who profess to stop and actually experience reality. Is this the fate of America: Destruction in the name of taxes, liberal thinking and singing “Kum Ba Yah?”~ Notes from a student with a migraine from the liberal bias on campus…offered by a Conservative student, Randy Deabay.

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