University of Maine at Portland - Reflection / Umpire Yearbook (Portland, ME)

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3 wards’ in trying to remedy the sit- uation. Theather Communications majors a •re fortunate since most of the T C course» are not held in Russell Hall. But the twelve T C courses offered t Russell Hal! are held in inferior classrooms. For example, the walls in the Drama Workshop room consist of painted over brick. The floors are bare cement. Plumbing is expos'd Eleven art courses an- held in the old Academy Building Others are held in first floor Robie. A freshman art student complains that two diffe- ; (Design I and Pmtmakmg) top priority capital construction project in last fall’s state-wide re- ferendum because more USM students arc required to take science courses than fine arts courses. When asked if fine arts was included as a specific core area in the university’s General Requirements, Fridinger answered he did not know. GSM'S 1973-74 catalog states in the General Require- ments that all degree fcanidate are required to take six credits in the Fine and Applied Arts area as well » six credits in the Science and Mathematics area. View ol exposed plumbing in Russell Hall Fine Arts Neglected by Don Lamontagnc Fine arts majors lurre are being subjected to inferior classroom facilities. Art majors are isolated in tho 166 year-old Academy Building. Theater, Communications majors are relegated to the dungeons of 52 year- old Russeli Hall, and secluded up in the 95 year eld CortheU HaU attic are the music majors Other student» paying the same tuition as the fine arts majors are treated to the modem classrooms in Payson Smith. Bailey. Luther Bonney, rigorous climb. The floors in the and the Science Building, For an CortheU Hall attic arc well-surfaced extra 5100 annual tuition law students but nothing can cure the chronic are bestowed the plush classrooms npus. front walk is paved and slopes pre- cariously to School Street some twenty-five feet below. A gravel B»th in the back of the Academy uilding acta os the only walkway to reach the rest of the campus. Fridingcr partially explained how the infer.or classroom conditions these proposals will ever be approved for Tine arts student» came about- or implemented. He said that a science building in- In the meantime fine art» student» stead of a fine arts building was the will have to put up with many incon- veniences. While student» attending classes in Luther Bonney. Bailey, Payton Smith and the Science Build- ing may zip up to their classrooms In elevators, music majors must trudge up 67 steps to attend das» in the CortheU Hall attic. One music major vfficed wondered why the administration did not decide to schedule physical eduction classes in the attic of CortheU for athletes who could handle the .ire held simultaneously in the same , While fine art student» attend room on first floor Robie Hall. The classes in rustic surroundings, law um« student complains about a students ore treated to the royal on- shortage of easels. Art students also us-wonment of the new I-aw Building, use the basement of the 76 year old The Law Budding it referred by Robie Hall for a workshop. wmc people as the ’castle without . . „ ... . . , . a moat’. Some of the Law School The Academy Budding is secluded c tustoomi, amphitheater-shaped, at the east end of the Gorham campus Apparently this waa done so the stu- just beyond the campiu maintenance denu hare to place strain on department facilitie. The frontdoor neck to the professor. Padded seat» in the amphitheater-like classrooms pre- vent callouses from building up the law student’ glutam us maximus. Acoustic absorbers cover the walls in the same classrooms to protect the students from ear-shattanng lectures. Large six foot numbers are painted by the elevators so law students do not have to strain their eye in order to find what floor they are on. of the new I.aw Building. Improved classroom facilities may be on the way, though, for tho fine arts majors. L’SM Acting-President Walter P. Fridinger said Friday he ngc creaking when someone walks on them. Sound proofing which would prevent interference between two different classes of playing musicians is non existent. In some classrooms die „ . ceilings are slanted to conform with has mode two proposals to be reviewed the roofs shape. According to several at the Maine legislature’ special session music student the classroom become unbearabl y warm during sunny summer weather. Not only arc the music class- room-'. infenor, but many of the arm- chairs are also of low quality. This semester only five of all music courses .ire offered outside of CortheU. Liberal Arts College Dean Konrilyn Fcig has called the condition of the music classrooms '•criminal. but credit» Fridinger with bending over back- •’s speci The first proposal is for a half million dollar renovation of Robie-Andrews where some art classes are now beu g held. Friiiinger's second proposal concerns the construction of a fine urts center. Both arc subject to stale legislature approval. In addition, Fridinger had recommended to the university Chancellor improvement of existing fine art» facilities. There is no indication as to whether any of WMPG Is On the Air WMPG began broadcasting on August 31. Starting with a small transmitter and an antenna wire tos- sed out his dorm window. Howard Allen, a senior majoring in educa- tion, has bud , a radio station that serve» a larger population than any ether such station in Maine. The station, located in the rave in the Gorham Student Center, is staf- fed by about 30 people who broad- cast. write news, and help in other ways. All are nun-paid students who work whatever hours they can manage. Allen, station manager, works about 40 hours a week on the station and receives a tuition rebate as compensation. The station is not affiliated with any department, and students re- ceive- no degree credits for partici- pating. There are no university courses in radio communications at L'SM but Allen conducts classes on his own in teheniques of broadcast- ing and in the regulations for receiv- ing third-class FCC licenses neces- sary for broadcasters. The station is broadcasting from 12 to 12 weekdays and plans arc iicing formulated to broadcast 24 hours a day on weekends. WMPG is classed as a non commer- cial educational station, and carries no advertising Programming at pre- sent is limited to recorded music, news, and announcements, but Allen plans to begin organizing shows for taped concerts and radio drama. An Associated Press teletype ticker has been approved for the sta- tion by tho Student Communications Board. WMPG also conducts a ’Commun- ity Bulletin Board’, listing announce- ments from community organisation clubs, civic groups, and others who wish to advertise programs, services, meetings, and functions os a free service. The station, which reaches over 200,000 people, pipes its program live through the public address sys- tem of the student center. Wc started piping the music through the PA system and every- one liked it. o we'll continue to do that) said Allen. 'Besides, it sure saves « lot of quarters on the juke box.' Plush amphitheater classroom in Law School Building. PLAYHOUSF 11 r we a t r £ H GORHAM. MAIN? 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Israelis Reported Within 25 Miles Of Damascus Ford To Replace Agnew Sees Self In Role Of Nixon's Peacemaker Court Orders Nixon To Give Up Tapes Portland. Mr. Proti Herald, Wadnatday, October 17, 1973 Kissinger, Le Due Tho Win Nobel Peace Prize 'Oughta Do Wonders Fer Our Ratin’s.

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6 ARTS Can of the Tmhouse Player production 'The Unknown Citizen'. Treehouse Players in Preparation The word is out: The Treehouse Players of UMPG-Gorhxm have cast a new play. Making its debut on the Russel Hall stage on November 2 will be 'The Unknown Citizen1, a student concieved and directed, ordinal, multi-media production. The script encompasses many aspects of readers' theatre, dance, music, dramatic scenes, and projee- tions, all dwelling on the complexity of the unknown citizen. Adding to the fluidity of the production will be a four piece jazz combo directed by Flash Allen. The cast is a multi-talented en- semble of ten students- seniors Tina Allen, Tim Wooten, and Mark Nu- tial; juniors Tom Derrah and Kristi Counts; sophomore Don Jalbcrt. Burton Ordway, and Christine Gard- ner. and freshmen Ruth Comber and Stacie Harvey. Tina Allen, a former member of Stoned Flute, recently appeared in the Rafter with the group Willow. She has appeared in such Treehouse productions as 'Poor of Portland'. 'Tlie World of Carl Sandburg', and ‘Jacques Brel is Alive and Well and Living in Paris' Tim Wooten has w.orked in ‘Beg gars Opera' and 'The Poor of Port- land’and Mark Nutial appeared in 'Zoo Story' whilo Tom Derrah hat made his fame in ’The Amorous Flra'. Jaque Brel' and ‘Begger's Opera’. Kristi lure Counts, from South Portland, is best known for her work with the Children’s Theatre of Port- land and her performances in 'Don Quixote’ She also worked in the Storymimcand Nutmeg Players, based in Stores, Conn. SophomoreDon Jalbcrt has worked in 'Love Regatta' a: the University of Bridgeport and had a leading role this past summer :r. 'Dames at Sea' at Fairfield University. Don is a member of the Ram Island Dance Co. and appeared in 'Passing of an Actor here. Another sophomore and member of the Ram Island Dance Co. is Burt Ordway Burt worked on the pro- duction staff of ’The Amorous Flea’ last year and was a member of the Millinockct Players for three years. Quisling Gardner, from Camden worked on the production staffs of ■Jacque Brel' ar.d 'Amorous Flea' and is making her stage debut in ’The Unknown Citizen'. Also making her first appearance on the Russell Hall stage is Stacie Harvey, who has bfen associated with the Children's Theatre of Port- land for the past three years. Last but not least is Ruth Comber from Jackman, who says she has hail no previous stage experience, but » known around the campus for her touching singing at piano in the ta- lent show during Freshman Orienta- tion. The production will be staged on the evenings of November 2. 3. B. S. and 10 at Russell Hall. by Nanci Coffin ‘Marigolds' Blooming Soon CAST FOR ’MARIGOLDS’ The play. 'The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man in-thc-Moon Marigolds' by Paul Zindct will be performed on the Portland Campus by the Art Theater. November 14-18. The all female cast includes: Carole Bohannon...Beatncc Karen Selborg.....Tillie Holly Carlson.....Ruth Anne Whitney......Nanny Diane Lewis.......Janice Vickery This powerful and moving study of ar. embittered, vindictive widow and her two young daughters has been hailed as one of the most sig- nigican: and affecting plays of our time. It is the winner of the Pulit- zer Prize, the Obie Award, and the New York Drama Critics Circle A- ward as the Best Amcncan play of the season. William Steele, directing the Port- land based production, will be using a predominantly female cast and crew except for the set designer and members of the technical staff. Ma- ny member of the Gorham Thea- tre arc working on this production in either the acting or technical capacity. The play u already several weeks into rehearsal and will run from November 14-18 In Luther Bonney Auditorium at 8:00 P.M. ISo Apathy Here On a campus where most student are apathetic the U.S.M. Business Cluh proves to be refreshingly dif- ferent. The club draws students from all areas of academic endeavor and is not limited to tha field of business. I,ast year the club got in- volved in community action by pro- viding a tax service to Portland's low income families. The club hopes to continue this program this year and may expand the service if it is determined that both a need and a desire for such a service exist. Profit making project» last year included, the Used Bookstore, the Basketball Program, and a raffle of a semesters tuition. The Used Book- store was primarily a student ser- vice as the dub barely broke even on it. Thu year we discontinued the used bookstore because the University Bookstores were suppo- sed to take over this function Due to a shake-up in management they were unable to handle it this first semester but wchopothat they will be able to provide'this serivee next semester. The Basketball Program was profitable last year and pros- pects for this year look even better. The raffle was the mam source of income and it i being contemplated agam this year. The club took a trip to the Bos- ton Stock Exchange last year. Tins trip was open to the entire student body and was enjoyed by all who went. Many trips are contemplated for this year which will appeal to wide ranges of interest Through the year the club holds many social events for its members and friends. Cocktail parties have proved to be bath enjoyable and productive The club gets together daily in the cafeteria, so if you sec a large groupcongregating around a small table most likely you arc looking at the Business Club. by Mike Myers WELCH’S VARIETY 1 GO N«n»t«nK .t Si FREE ON CAMPUS DELIVERIES AFTER ?PM W MIN.ORDER OF $5 Open 911. Sunday and Holiday Gumbyland 9 25 by Mike Preston ..while bock ui Cumbyland all were unaware of the devilish plot being formulated against them from within the bowels of the notorious eatery known to all as the Dining Center. This ever-alert reporter, however, after stepping into his ele- vator shoes, had ogain Mumed hi» role as secret agent 00W and had taken up the fight against the relent- le» ARA Food Borons. Over n week ago «disgruntled Food Service Em- ployee turned informer had passed on the Information that a secret meeting was being held in the Din- ing Center itself. Always ready to assume any role m the fight to pro- tect my fellow students digestive tracts I quietly donned my salt package disguise and set out across campus in older to arrive at the appointed place ahead of the nefar- ious Borons. After many strange stares and being nearly lapped to death by a pock of dog , I arrived at the Dining Center storeroom and discreetly positioned myself for what was to come. A few minutes later the door slowly opened and in walked Cart ’Shorty’Bucciantini. Close behind his bodyguard sauntered Al ‘Biggy’ Bnggo followed by the remainder of the Barer . They eyed the room nervously waiting to sit down until 'Shorty had meticulously checked the room for 'bugs' and was sure that it was bug-free. As they took their scats. ’Shorty’ positioned him- self protectingly behind Al ‘Biggy’ Baggo'schair. Gentlemen,’ Aloe gan, 'I’m glad you obeyed my older to come to this most important itrategy meeting of Operation Elimination. A you all know, the reason we're here tonight is to dis- cuss Phase IV of our plan to elimin- ate the student population. Phase IV, gentlemen, is our most ingeni- ous phase so far. Our iab has been at work for yean and finally, today, announced the development of a french fry that is guaranteed to com- plete Operation Elimination. Yes, gentlemen......' suddenly the door opened and Cheryl- whose lost name shall remain locked in this reporter's flies- entered, and asking to be ex- cused for interrupting them, saxi that more salt was needed upstair (undoutably due to the lack of taste or the need to cover up the flavor of the food). At that moment 1 know it was all over. As I feared, die reached for me and in doing so ended this agents career for a second time. After all. who would hire an agent who two year ago failed to ndTowereof tho dreaded lice squad and now got caught in the act of jecret-sgenting o to speak. Who would hire an agent who always gets caught (n-.xon maybe)? As a result of my early retirement I am now forced to sell the following: Five pair of Secret Agent jockey aborts bearing the 00V monogram, one codetype wnstwatch bearing the likenesses of James McCordond E. Howard Hunt, one Secret Agent super-virility belt (doesn't work), and one bottle of Hai-Karate (falsely advertised). P.S. Elevator shoes will be kept for further use.