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Senate Speaks For Students, Mark Hopkins Dec 1973

Senate Speaks For Students, Mark Hopkins

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Much comment and criticism has arisen in the past few weeks concerning the responsibilities of the Student Senate in representing the opinions of the student body.

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Women Claim Small Gains In Athletic Team Funding, Jan Messier Nov 1973

Women Claim Small Gains In Athletic Team Funding, Jan Messier

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Last spring the women's physical education department went on the warpath demanding increased funding for its sports program. This year much of the noise has subsided.

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No Outcry Over Gay Support, Anonymous . Nov 1973

No Outcry Over Gay Support, Anonymous .

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Letter to the editor of The Maine Campus discussing the Student Senate's rationale for denying funding to the Wilde-Stein Club.

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Gay Group Leader Vows 'Students Will Be Educated', Randy Stevens Nov 1973

Gay Group Leader Vows 'Students Will Be Educated', Randy Stevens

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

"We decided that we shall not be ignored any longer. We are going to educate this campus community." These are the words of Karen Bye, a self-avowed lesbian and the major force in forming the Wilde-Stein Club. The club is composed of male and female homosexuals who meet each week to find social and psychological support from each other.

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It's The Issue That Counts — It's The Language That Counts, Phil Mace Apr 1973

It's The Issue That Counts — It's The Language That Counts, Phil Mace

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Editorial reaction to language included in the feature story, "Gay Lib. Spokeswoman" which appears in the 1973-04-12 issue of The Maine Campus. There are over 400,000 words in the English language. It is ridiculous to segregate seven, eight, or nine—or even one—of them as totally unsuitable for use in a newspaper. Acting as if certain four-letter words do not exist only adds to the titillating air that surrounds them when they do appear—as they will.

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Change Terminates Housemother Program, Rachel Dutch Apr 1973

Change Terminates Housemother Program, Rachel Dutch

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

With the changing picture of dormitory life, the image of housemothers has also changes. When former Dean of Men John Stewart hired housemothers 15 years ago, he told them they were to train the boys in the social graces--pulling out chairs and opening doors. Stewart felt women would improve the atmosphere in the dorms.

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New Bangor Gay Group Helps Members Find Themselves, Bill Gordon Apr 1973

New Bangor Gay Group Helps Members Find Themselves, Bill Gordon

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Gay liberation has finally come out of the closet in Maine, and it looks like it is out and open to stay. A gay group began last semester at UMO as part of the Abenaki curriculum. Intended as an academic discussion of the social and psychological aspects of homosexuality, the small grou expanded and turned from a discussion to become an active gay social-support group.

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Gay Lib. Spokeswoman (An Interview With Carol Savoie), The Maine Campus Apr 1973

Gay Lib. Spokeswoman (An Interview With Carol Savoie), The Maine Campus

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

An interview with Carol Savoie who taught the first course dealing with gender studies at the University of Maine in the fall of 1972. The course was entitled, "Homosexuality--perspectives and prejudices" and addressed homosexuality not "as an illness, perversion or abnormality, but as an aspect of the life experience of a significant number of people."

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Male Chauvinist Views The Equal Rights Amendment, Jeffrey Hollingsworth Apr 1973

Male Chauvinist Views The Equal Rights Amendment, Jeffrey Hollingsworth

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

In the wake of Equal Rights Amendment battle in Maine, and after perusing the most recent copy of Ms. Magazine I could find, I figured I ought to get into more hot water by saying a few words about the feminist campaign in America.

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Correspondence From A Umaine Alumnus, Name Redacted, Howard R. Neville Mar 1973

Correspondence From A Umaine Alumnus, Name Redacted, Howard R. Neville

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Handwritten, one-and-a half-page letter from a UMaine alumnus located in Michigan denouncing the University's position regarding the Wilde-Stein Club and "gay symposium." Transcription: March 24, 1973 Gentlemen, For many years I contributed to the Alumni Fund but I find it impossible to do anymore. Although I have not lived in the state since graduation, I have been kept informed. What I have heard, I do not agree with. The policy changes at the U of M, during recent years, are not ones that I in any way can support. The Homosexual Convention was the last straw. You can cross me …

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Women's Symposium Opens With Mild Lecture, The Maine Campus Feb 1973

Women's Symposium Opens With Mild Lecture, The Maine Campus

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

"I don't know where ladies come from; I do know they've been a problem."

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Was Dracula A Gay Ghoul?, The Maine Campus Oct 1972

Was Dracula A Gay Ghoul?, The Maine Campus

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Count Dracula and his gory acts of sadism are the topics of the Halloween, (Oct. 31) Distinguished Lecture Series (DLS). At 8 p.m., a free lecture and film will delve into the mystery and fact of the Transylvanian terrorist.

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Practice House Proud Of Its Youngest Resident, The Maine Campus Jan 1922

Practice House Proud Of Its Youngest Resident, The Maine Campus

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

We of the University have not realized what an interesting experiment is being tried by the senior girls in Home Economics in caring for a baby until Commencement. Yet several newspapers, among them the Boston Post, and the Portland Express, the Lewiston Journal, the Bangor Daily News, and the Bangor Commercial have featured Frances Pauline within the last few weeks, commending the practical value of such a course as a part of Household Administration.

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Co-Eds Mourn Death Of All Male Students, The Maine Campus Dec 1920

Co-Eds Mourn Death Of All Male Students, The Maine Campus

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Many of the Maine co-eds enjoyed the feeble protest against coeducation in last week's Campus. From a secure hiding place behind Cornell's broad shoulders came some brave Maine man, or it might have been men, hurled a bomb of defiance at the unwelcome females. Wait just a minute while we co-eds laugh!

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Home Economics Meeting Held In Practice House, The Maine Campus Dec 1920

Home Economics Meeting Held In Practice House, The Maine Campus

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

The monthly meeting of the Home Economics Club was held on Tuesday evening, at the Practice House…Miss Poyntz, instructor in Sociology gave a splendid address on "Opportunities for Women in Social Service Work."

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Local Branch Menorah Society Reorganizes, The Maine Campus Dec 1920

Local Branch Menorah Society Reorganizes, The Maine Campus

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

The Menorah Society was founded at Harvard College in 1906. The aim of the Society is to cultivate the best aspects of Judaism.

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Cornell Seniors Protest Against Co-Education, The Maine Campus Dec 1920

Cornell Seniors Protest Against Co-Education, The Maine Campus

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

The following, which appeared in the New York "Times" will surely prove interesting to us here at Maine. The cry comes from Ithaca, New York, calling coeducation an "accident," maintaining that it has succeeded nowhere, not even in the west.

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Women Of The University Have Student Government, The Maine Campus Jan 1920

Women Of The University Have Student Government, The Maine Campus

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Student government for the women of the university has been discussed for many years. This year those interested in the plan have been pleased to see it put into practice. Article includes rules and regulations established for female students by the new council.

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Much Interest Shown In Economics Practice House, The Maine Campus Jan 1920

Much Interest Shown In Economics Practice House, The Maine Campus

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Much interest has been shown this year in the Practice House maintained by the Home Economics seniors. Because of the Smith-Hughes Act it was found necessary to require a certain amount of work in household management. Accordingly North Hall, formerly the Phi Epsilon Phi Fraternity House, was taken over by the Home Economics Department. NOTE: North Hall also served as the university's infirmary and as the Theta Epsilon House. The building later became the Charles E. Crossland Alumni Center and went on to house Franco-American Programs.

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Women's Rest Room Opened In Fernald, The Maine Campus Jan 1920

Women's Rest Room Opened In Fernald, The Maine Campus

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

The Y.W.C.A. Restroom, located on the third floor of Fernald Hall, opened for the first time in December 1920. Fernald Hall, originally called Chemical Hall, was the first academic building constructed at the University of Maine. Opening in 1870, the building housed classrooms and laboratories for chemistry and physics as well as a small library. The building was re-named Fernald Hall in 1896.

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Home Ec. Girls Have Practice House, The Maine Campus Oct 1919

Home Ec. Girls Have Practice House, The Maine Campus

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

In accordance with the Smith-Hughes Act, North Hall is being used as a practice house for the Home Economics seniors. The Smith-Hughes Act was enacted in 1917, providing federal aid to states to promote pre-collegiate vocational education in agricultural and industrial trades and in home economics.

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U. Of M. Girls Getting Practical Housework, Bangor Commercial, The Maine Campus Dec 1913

U. Of M. Girls Getting Practical Housework, Bangor Commercial, The Maine Campus

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

The work of the class in practical housework at the university is proving exceptionally interesting, largely through the novelty of all the regular routine of housekeeping being put in as a requirement for a college course.

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