By Kayla Ames
Geo-ecology club members at the U.S. Capitol Building.
I’m a Maine girl at heart. I’m used to the woods, quiet surroundings and small groups of people. Imagine my shock, then, upon entering Washington, D.C. It’s a very different place. This probably leaves a question in your mind, though: why was I in Washington, D.C.?
By Stephanie Corriveau
Renee Moore in Gentile Hall.
We’re all passionate about something. For Reneé Moore, that something is basketball. Although it’s early spring and the basketball season finished several weeks ago, the basketball spirit continues to live on for Moore. And this spirit has been a part of her now for many years. Moore’s experiences with basketball started at an early age.
Wieden Auditorium was fluttering with activity on Saturday, April 21, thanks to the University of Maine at Presque Isle’s Native Voices and Project Compass groups. That was the day they hosted their annual “Native Appreciation Day.” The hours were filled with spectacles ranging from a dancing competition and to basket weaving to prayers and songs from members of both clubs.
From L to R Courtney Cray, Courtney McHugh, Taylor Lawrence and Johnny Mu
Some may think a missions trip is completely about doing this and that for a different group of people in need. But the members of the CRU missions trip to Hope for the Future Ministries, located in Farmingdale, N.Y., quickly learned that a missions trip is just as much for the benefit of the missionary as for the mission.
5/11 - We heard there's close to 300 people planning to attend the Senior Banquet. All we can say is: WOW!
The week's flying by! Senior Banquet is tomorrow and Graduation is Saturday. How's it feel, Class of 2012??
5/9 - Don't miss the last Senior Show on display now in the Pullen Gallery. Reception for Alanna Venturo's show "Visage" will be 5/11, 5-7pm
5/8 - Congrats to the Social Work Program on receiving the President's Campus Leadership Award from the Maine Campus Compact!