Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Studying abroad as a means of travel plans
Looking to travel this year? Bored with the place you are in? Studying abroad can be a safe, fun alternative to your current lifestyle!
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Trail of terror looks to provide safe and scary alternative
ORONO- The week leading up to Halloween can be an exciting time with a spooky feeling in the air. At the University of Maine, students can participate in a variety of festivities that are safe alternatives to drinking. This year, the Trail of Terror will provide a frightfully fun experience for students.
The Sophomore Eagles and Owls, two of the Honors groups on campus, are putting on this program Friday October 29th from 7-11 p.m. Usually the two groups do a haunted house in the Memorial Union, but this year they wanted to do something a little different.
Dylan Wingfield, president of the Sophomore Owls said that it provides a safe alternative on Halloween and allows for group bonding between the Eagles and Owls.
“Students will have tour guides leading them through the trails and there will be different stations with sound effects, lighting, lots of scary scenes from movies and tales,” Wingfield said.
Prior to going over to the Trail of Terror, students can carve at pumpkin and enjoy face painting as well as free food at The Great Pumpkin Patch. This event takes place starting at 4:30 p.m. in the field between DTAV and Patch.
The main goal Friday night is to keep students safe and away from the party scene. Molly Flanagan, president of the Sophomore Eagles, said the honors groups have received over 400 confirmed attendees to the Trail of Terror on Facebook.
“We’re doing it as a chem-free alternative and something really fun to do on campus that everyone can get involved in,” said Flanagan.
There will be food sold, music played, and groups will be taken through the haunted trail with varying plots. The event is free to students.
Philanthropy chair of the Sophomore Eagles, Sarah Denslow, said she is in a fight scene as part of the haunted trails and each part follows a different story line.
“We wanted to do something different this year, so we decided to do it outside. I feel like it is going to be scarier, more people will be wanting to go there, and we can put more people through it,” said Denslow.
Saturday night, students can attend Fright Night in the Memorial Union which consists of tarot readings, free food, music, and other spooky fun. Students can also participate in Beta’s costume contest that night.
Flanagan guesses that about 500 people will attend Friday night’s Trail of Terror and hopes the event will give students a safe alternative to going out Halloween weekend.
The Sophomore Eagles and Owls, two of the Honors groups on campus, are putting on this program Friday October 29th from 7-11 p.m. Usually the two groups do a haunted house in the Memorial Union, but this year they wanted to do something a little different.
Dylan Wingfield, president of the Sophomore Owls said that it provides a safe alternative on Halloween and allows for group bonding between the Eagles and Owls.
“Students will have tour guides leading them through the trails and there will be different stations with sound effects, lighting, lots of scary scenes from movies and tales,” Wingfield said.
Prior to going over to the Trail of Terror, students can carve at pumpkin and enjoy face painting as well as free food at The Great Pumpkin Patch. This event takes place starting at 4:30 p.m. in the field between DTAV and Patch.
The main goal Friday night is to keep students safe and away from the party scene. Molly Flanagan, president of the Sophomore Eagles, said the honors groups have received over 400 confirmed attendees to the Trail of Terror on Facebook.
“We’re doing it as a chem-free alternative and something really fun to do on campus that everyone can get involved in,” said Flanagan.
There will be food sold, music played, and groups will be taken through the haunted trail with varying plots. The event is free to students.
Philanthropy chair of the Sophomore Eagles, Sarah Denslow, said she is in a fight scene as part of the haunted trails and each part follows a different story line.
“We wanted to do something different this year, so we decided to do it outside. I feel like it is going to be scarier, more people will be wanting to go there, and we can put more people through it,” said Denslow.
Saturday night, students can attend Fright Night in the Memorial Union which consists of tarot readings, free food, music, and other spooky fun. Students can also participate in Beta’s costume contest that night.
Flanagan guesses that about 500 people will attend Friday night’s Trail of Terror and hopes the event will give students a safe alternative to going out Halloween weekend.
Trail of terror looks to provide safe and scary alternative (rough draft)
ORONO, ME- The week leading up to Halloween can be an exciting time with a spooky feeling in the air. At the University of Maine, students can participate in a variety of festivities that are safe alternatives to drinking. This year, the Trail of Terror will provide a frightfully fun experience for students.
The Sophomore Eagles and Owls, two of the Honors groups on campus, are putting on this program Friday October 29th from 7-11 p.m. Usually the two groups do a haunted house in the Memorial Union, but this year they wanted to do something a little different.
Dylan Wingfield, president of the Sophomore Owls said that it provides a safe alternative on Halloween and allows for group bonding between the Eagles and Owls.
"Students will have tour guides leading them through the trails and there will be different stations with sound effects, lighting, lots of scary scenes from movies and tales," Wingfield said.
Prior to going over to the Trail of Terror, students can carve at pumpkin and enjoy face painting as well as free food at The Great Pumpkin Patch. This event takes place starting at 4:30 p.m. in the field between DTAV and Patch.
The main goal Friday night is to keep students safe and away from the party scene. Molly Flanagan, president of the Sophomore Eagles, said the honors groups have received over 400 confirmed attendees to the Trail of Terror on Facebook.
"We're doing it as a chem-free alternative and something really fun to do on campus that everyone can get involved in," said Flanagan.
There will be food sold, music played, and groups will be taken through the haunted trail with varying plots. The event is free to students.
Philanthropy chair of the Sophomore Eagles, Sarah Denslow, said she is in a fight scene as part of the haunted trails and each part follows a different story line.
"We wanted to do something different this year, so we decided to do it outside. I feel like it is going to be scarier, more people will be wanting to go there, and we can put more people through it," said Denslow.
Saturday night, students can attend Fright Night in the Memorial Union which consists of tarot readings, free food, music, and other spooky fun. Students can also participate in Beta's costume contest that night.
Flanagan guesses that about 500 people will attend Friday night's Trail of Terror and hopes the event will give students a safe alternative to going out Halloween weekend.
The Sophomore Eagles and Owls, two of the Honors groups on campus, are putting on this program Friday October 29th from 7-11 p.m. Usually the two groups do a haunted house in the Memorial Union, but this year they wanted to do something a little different.
Dylan Wingfield, president of the Sophomore Owls said that it provides a safe alternative on Halloween and allows for group bonding between the Eagles and Owls.
"Students will have tour guides leading them through the trails and there will be different stations with sound effects, lighting, lots of scary scenes from movies and tales," Wingfield said.
Prior to going over to the Trail of Terror, students can carve at pumpkin and enjoy face painting as well as free food at The Great Pumpkin Patch. This event takes place starting at 4:30 p.m. in the field between DTAV and Patch.
The main goal Friday night is to keep students safe and away from the party scene. Molly Flanagan, president of the Sophomore Eagles, said the honors groups have received over 400 confirmed attendees to the Trail of Terror on Facebook.
"We're doing it as a chem-free alternative and something really fun to do on campus that everyone can get involved in," said Flanagan.
There will be food sold, music played, and groups will be taken through the haunted trail with varying plots. The event is free to students.
Philanthropy chair of the Sophomore Eagles, Sarah Denslow, said she is in a fight scene as part of the haunted trails and each part follows a different story line.
"We wanted to do something different this year, so we decided to do it outside. I feel like it is going to be scarier, more people will be wanting to go there, and we can put more people through it," said Denslow.
Saturday night, students can attend Fright Night in the Memorial Union which consists of tarot readings, free food, music, and other spooky fun. Students can also participate in Beta's costume contest that night.
Flanagan guesses that about 500 people will attend Friday night's Trail of Terror and hopes the event will give students a safe alternative to going out Halloween weekend.
Monday, October 25, 2010
Woodman's provides local entertainment
By Erin Thomas, for Mobile Maine News
Orono, ME- If you’re looking for good food and drink as well as local entertainment, you don’t have to go far. Woodman’s, located in downtown Orono, is a popular spot in the college town and serves its strongest suite as the night life. Providing entertainment on three nights of the week, it is easy to say Woodman’s is frequented amongst the other local bars.
With Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday being the most popular nights, Woodman’s showcases different entertainment ranging from local band performances, open mic nights, as well as jazz nights.
Mike Powers, bartender at Woodman’s, performs with his band as well. The band, The Hampden Mountain Boys, has performed at the bar many times as well as other bands including Restless Groove, Suit Mullet, and Rapster.
The demographic Woodman’s aims towards is college students and Powers said, “I can’t remember the last time we booked a band that wasn’t from the University.” He also noted that most of the bands they hire they have discovered through the open mic nights and explained the importance of the live music.
Abe Furth, owner of Woodman’s as well as the Verve, said he looks local when searching for bands to play because he knows people want to see their friends perform. Furth said he used to have other bands from further around the state but they didn’t gauge as much popularity as the ones from this area.
The bands that are hired are paid 200 dollars to perform for the night and are often asked to come back and perform again based on turnout and sales. Powers said, “All shows are 21+ because at a place where you sell alcohol you run into disaster with minors there.”
University of Maine Senior, Justin Ouellette, has attended many open mic nights as well as live music nights. He said, “I like the fact that Woodman’s brings a lot of people together that enjoy the same thing. It can be a social setting in a small area.”
Powers said Woodman’s is all about the night life and incorporating live music and local college bands was a great decision.
Bands interested in performing at Woodman’s can contact Furth or Powers directly by calling 866-4040.
Orono, ME- If you’re looking for good food and drink as well as local entertainment, you don’t have to go far. Woodman’s, located in downtown Orono, is a popular spot in the college town and serves its strongest suite as the night life. Providing entertainment on three nights of the week, it is easy to say Woodman’s is frequented amongst the other local bars.
With Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday being the most popular nights, Woodman’s showcases different entertainment ranging from local band performances, open mic nights, as well as jazz nights.
Mike Powers, bartender at Woodman’s, performs with his band as well. The band, The Hampden Mountain Boys, has performed at the bar many times as well as other bands including Restless Groove, Suit Mullet, and Rapster.
The demographic Woodman’s aims towards is college students and Powers said, “I can’t remember the last time we booked a band that wasn’t from the University.” He also noted that most of the bands they hire they have discovered through the open mic nights and explained the importance of the live music.
Abe Furth, owner of Woodman’s as well as the Verve, said he looks local when searching for bands to play because he knows people want to see their friends perform. Furth said he used to have other bands from further around the state but they didn’t gauge as much popularity as the ones from this area.
The bands that are hired are paid 200 dollars to perform for the night and are often asked to come back and perform again based on turnout and sales. Powers said, “All shows are 21+ because at a place where you sell alcohol you run into disaster with minors there.”
University of Maine Senior, Justin Ouellette, has attended many open mic nights as well as live music nights. He said, “I like the fact that Woodman’s brings a lot of people together that enjoy the same thing. It can be a social setting in a small area.”
Powers said Woodman’s is all about the night life and incorporating live music and local college bands was a great decision.
Bands interested in performing at Woodman’s can contact Furth or Powers directly by calling 866-4040.
Thursday, October 21, 2010
Woodman's bar and grill provides local live entertainment (rough draft)
Orono, ME- Woodman’s bar and grill, located in downtown Orono, provides good eat and drink as well as local live entertainment. It is a popular spot in the college town and serves its strongest suite as the night life. Providing entertainment on three nights of the week, it is easy to say Woodman’s is frequented amongst the other local bars.
With Thursday, Friday, and Saturday being the most popular nights, Woodman’s showcases different entertainment ranging from local band performances, open mic nights, as well as others.
Mike Powers, bartender at Woodman’s, performs with his band as well. The band, The Hampden Mountain Boys, has performed at the bar many times as well as other bands including Restless Groove, Suit Mullet, and Rapster.
The demographic Woodman’s aims towards is college students and Powers said, “I can’t remember the last time we booked a band that wasn’t from the University.” He also noted that most of the bands they hire they have discovered through the open mic nights.
Abe Furth, owner of Woodman’s as well as the Verve, said he looks local when searching for bands to play because he knows people want to see their friends perform. Furth said he used to have other bands from further around the state but they didn’t gauge as much popularity as the ones from this area.
The bands that are hired are paid 200 dollars to perform for the night and are often asked to come back and perform again based on turnout and sales. Powers said, “All shows are 21+ because at a place where you sell alcohol you run into disaster with minors there.”
Bands interested in performing at Woodman’s can contact Furth or Powers directly by calling 866-4040.
With Thursday, Friday, and Saturday being the most popular nights, Woodman’s showcases different entertainment ranging from local band performances, open mic nights, as well as others.
Mike Powers, bartender at Woodman’s, performs with his band as well. The band, The Hampden Mountain Boys, has performed at the bar many times as well as other bands including Restless Groove, Suit Mullet, and Rapster.
The demographic Woodman’s aims towards is college students and Powers said, “I can’t remember the last time we booked a band that wasn’t from the University.” He also noted that most of the bands they hire they have discovered through the open mic nights.
Abe Furth, owner of Woodman’s as well as the Verve, said he looks local when searching for bands to play because he knows people want to see their friends perform. Furth said he used to have other bands from further around the state but they didn’t gauge as much popularity as the ones from this area.
The bands that are hired are paid 200 dollars to perform for the night and are often asked to come back and perform again based on turnout and sales. Powers said, “All shows are 21+ because at a place where you sell alcohol you run into disaster with minors there.”
Bands interested in performing at Woodman’s can contact Furth or Powers directly by calling 866-4040.
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
What I did over fall break...
I went home to Aroostook County for only two days but it was great to spend some time with family and be outside in the cool fall air.
Thursday, October 7, 2010
Video Blog #5
Almost 1 am, Friday morning technically, and I still have not caved in to the social media stream. I wonder what is going on in the world around me as far as Facebook, but I think I am more immersed in the world when I'm not on Facebook. I got to talk to some of my residents tonight, it was nice and very personal...something social media channels lack.
What are students doing over fall break?
I went to the Union today and asked students what they were doing over fall break and here are their responses...
Brianne Calabrese, CSD major, is going home and staying here to RA.
Mike Mayberry, Higher Education Masters student, is staying here and going apple picking.
Christina Clements, Secondary Education major, is going to be staying here and going to the library as well as working in the classroom.
Bradley Loeb, Civil Engineering major, will be drinking...
Nicole Ritter, Civil Engineering major, will be going home to see her family.
Shane Albert, Business Management student, will be playing basketball.
Kelly Beers, Community Coordinator, will be on call for campus.
Jody Page, Surveying Technology Engineering student, will be a DJ for a dance party over break.
Lorrin Hesseltney, undecided major, will be working over break.
Hashim Abdi, microbiology major, will be staying over break and maybe going to Canada.
MOS Interview Day!
Headed out to do my man on the street (MOS) interviews to find out what students will be doing with their fall breaks! Hope I don't get too rained on...
Video Blog #4
Thursday morning and I still haven't been on Facebook! Instead I decided to dye my hair yesterday...How's it look?
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Video Blog #3
It's a rainy, cold afternoon and I want nothing more than to go on Facebook....But I'm not even sure why I want to do this! So instead, I am going to dye my hair and visit a friend, both are much better alternatives and I think a much more productive thing to do with rainy afternoon. Tonight will be interesting though to see how I pass the time til my boyfriend gets out of work....
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Video Blog #2
It's past midnight and I'm still going strong! I think the reason is partially due to the fact that I've been running in a million different directions since about 3pm today. Tomorrow afternoon is a little less hectic for me so it will be interesting to see if I'm tempted to check Facebook....
Video Blog #1
For extra credit, we were assigned to video blog for a few days on how we were dealing with going social media free. Which consists of not using Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, or any other social media channels. So here is the first one, obviously it's only been a few hours but I seem to be doing alright so far!
Top 5 Ways to be Healthy at The University of Maine
It is no wonder that people say when you’re at The University of Maine, “You’re in a Great Place.” With plenty of sunshine, clean air, and surrounded by forests, the campus makes for a healthy living and learning environment. If you are at all curious to know what the five best ways to be healthy at the University of Maine are read on to find out.
#1. Student Recreation Center- The recreation center on campus is the home to many student activities. Whether it is intramural sports, running on the track, lifting weights, going in the pool, or just sitting in the sauna, it appeals to a wide array of audiences. The student rec. center was just built a few years ago and since then has also helped to host blood drives, career fairs, and training opportunities. Students, as well as the public with a small charge, can take exercise classes daily as well and are offered for all levels of athleticism.
#2. Eating Healthy- One of the easiest and most important things to be healthy here at The University of Maine is to eat healthy. Eating off the salad bar in the dining commons is the best option. The Student Union also provides Nature’s Palate which offers organic options as well. Eating right can easily kick start a healthy lifestyle at The University of Maine.
#3. Taking Vitamins as Supplements- Taking a vitamin is crucial to an individual’s well being. Many students do not realize the importance of taking vitamins because they were never taught to do so. Some of the food on campus doesn’t provide all of the nutrients needed daily to thrive while also trying to learn. Take a daily vitamin is simple and if remembered daily, can improve overall health.
#4. MaineBound Adventure- The Maine Bound Adventure Center is a great way to get active outdoors and be healthy. Many students enjoy using the rock climbing wall, which consists of five different skill levels for varying abilities. Maine Bound is also head of the Outing Club. This group goes on different outdoor trips across the state. For a small fee, Maine Bound also leads student trips to hike in Acadia, Katahdin, or go on the river rafting trips.
#5. Campus Trails- The University of Maine campus trails are perfect for running, hiking, dog walking, biking, or just exploring the great outdoors the school has to offer. Located on many trees throughout the trails are handy maps to help with orientation. Many people choose to explore the trails in the fall, especially, because of the colorful foliage that emerges. Athletic or not, the trails provide miles of natural entertainment while enjoying the fresh Maine air.
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
The 2010 UCU Spokesperson...Erin Thomas
Who wouldn't choose this girl to be a financial spokesperson?
http://www.ucu.maine.edu/Page/UCUspeakout
Thursday, September 23, 2010
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
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