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Universities Trying To Deal With Diversity In Populations, Kurt Thiede
Universities Trying To Deal With Diversity In Populations, Kurt Thiede
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
African-Americans, women, and Native Americans all living together in an inclusive society, contributing to each other's knowledge of their individual cultures and diversity. This is pluralism, just one way of dealing with the diversity which is present in virtually every campus across the nation.
Senate Discusses Committee On Racial Understanding, Damon Kiesow
Senate Discusses Committee On Racial Understanding, Damon Kiesow
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
After more than an hour's debate Tuesday night the General Student Senate voted to allow the committee on Racial Understanding to pick its own co-chairs and student members. The committee was formed last week in response to what is being called a racial attack on two University of Maine students, Feb. 17. It will study, and attempt to find answers to race relation problems at the university.
Being Drunk Does Not Excuse Slur Use, Sarah Mccall, Debbie Ferullo
Being Drunk Does Not Excuse Slur Use, Sarah Mccall, Debbie Ferullo
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
This letter is for Quester Hannah and Aaron Phillips. We want you to know that we are sorry for what happened to you both last weekend.
Maine Campus Hasn't Reported Fight Properly, Beth Romano, Andy Brown
Maine Campus Hasn't Reported Fight Properly, Beth Romano, Andy Brown
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
In response to the article pertaining to the attack of two "black students" (Feb. 18, 1991), we feel your paper is actually the one appearing racially motivated. If it is true that the attack that was reported on was not racially motivated, why did your paper feel it necessary to identify the students involves as being "black?"
Four Men Charged In Crosby Str. Assault, Michael Regan
Four Men Charged In Crosby Str. Assault, Michael Regan
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
The District Attorney's office has charged four men with assault and criminal mischief because of their alleged involvement in a fight last weekend which left two black men injured.
Racial Or Not, The Damage Is Done, Erica C. Hurtubise
Racial Or Not, The Damage Is Done, Erica C. Hurtubise
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
The attack on two black students by several white men on Crosby Street early Sunday morning has left a scar on the University of Maine. The damage has been done and it is irreversible.
Let The Truth Be Told, Doug H. Vanderweide
Let The Truth Be Told, Doug H. Vanderweide
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Lost so far in the discussion surrounding Sunday morning's assault on two black students at the University of Maine is the facts. Orono Police Chief Daniel Lowe asserts that the incident was not begun as a racial incident. He refuses to speculate if, after the incident began, it then became racially-motivated.
Students Say Racism Is A Problem At Umaine, Doug Vanderweide
Students Say Racism Is A Problem At Umaine, Doug Vanderweide
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
When the African-American Student Association met in the Bangor Lounge of the Memorial Union Monday night to discuss racism, "it was very painful," University of Maine President Dale Lick said. "It was painful for the students and for the administrators that were present," Lick said. "We thought we had been making good progress in creating a learning environment free of racism and harassment. We found out we still have a long way to go."
Gss Votes Race Was Motive In Orono Attack, Damon Kiesow, Kim Dineen
Gss Votes Race Was Motive In Orono Attack, Damon Kiesow, Kim Dineen
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
The assault on two black University of Maine students Sunday morning was racially motivated, the Student Senate voted at their meeting Tuesday night. About thirty African-American students attended the meeting to express their concerns about racism on campus.
Two Black Students Accosted On Crosby St., Doug Vanderweide
Two Black Students Accosted On Crosby St., Doug Vanderweide
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
An early morning fight Sunday in Orono between two black men and nine white men resulted in multiple summonses and the hospitalization of both black men. Orono Police Chief Daniel Loew said the incident was not racially motivated, but was alcohol-related. Quester Hannah, 21, of Old Town, and Aaron Phillips, 21, of York Village, both of whom are University of Maine students, were treated for injuries received during the fracas and released from Eastern Maine Medical Center on Sunday.
Race-Related Fight Points To Problem Of Alcohol And Violence, Doug H. Vanderweide
Race-Related Fight Points To Problem Of Alcohol And Violence, Doug H. Vanderweide
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Sunday morning, two black UMaine students were attacked by [nine] white men. Orono Police Chief Dan Lowe said the incident wasn't racially-motivated. The two black men aren't talking, and Lowe refuses to identify the nine white men because he fear racial overtones to the crime will present the administration of justice.
Lick Addresses Race Problems, Offers Programs, Michelle Hinkel
Lick Addresses Race Problems, Offers Programs, Michelle Hinkel
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
"No one should be intimidated because of race or color. People here should feel welcome and should feel comfortable to express their differences. That's what a university is all about," said University of Maine President Dale Lick at a press conference held at the Maine Center for the Arts Tuesday afternoon. Lick called the conference to share what UMaine is "doing regarding the question of pluralism on this campus."
Witness' Accounts Of Altercation Differ, Michael Reagan
Witness' Accounts Of Altercation Differ, Michael Reagan
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Statements given by Quester Hannah, Aaron Phillips and others involved in the fight on February 17 in Orono give differing versions of the incident, but in the words of District Attorney Chris Almy, "that's why we go to court."