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Government By The Pollsters, The Maine Campus
Government By The Pollsters, The Maine Campus
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
The "Good German" syndrome seems to have struck the Student Senate. Maine Campus editorial reacting to the Student Senate decision regarding funding for the Wilde-Stein club.
Gubernatorial Hopeful Favors Uninhibited University Forum, Steve Parker
Gubernatorial Hopeful Favors Uninhibited University Forum, Steve Parker
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
"I don't think that we ought to so rigidly restrict the university so that we don't allow differing points of view," said State Senator Harrison Richardson Friday, referring to anger expressed recently by the Republican House leaders over the state-wide gay conference to be held at UMO.
Campus Editorial Damned, Ted O'Meara
Campus Editorial Damned, Ted O'Meara
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
"Oh boy. Here we go again." Letter from Ted O'Meara, Vice President of the University Student Government defending the position of the Student Senate on the Wilde-Stein club.
Senate 'Libelously' Labeled By Campus, George S. Pitarys, John B. Osolin, Bruce J. Leavitt, David B. Sherlock, Robert S. Thurlow, Richard Z. Vantine, Charles Z. Cyr
Senate 'Libelously' Labeled By Campus, George S. Pitarys, John B. Osolin, Bruce J. Leavitt, David B. Sherlock, Robert S. Thurlow, Richard Z. Vantine, Charles Z. Cyr
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Letter to the editor of The Maine Campus. "We feel it necessary to take issue with your recent editorial, entitled, "Elected Cowardice." The seven authors of the letter express support for the decision made by the University Senate to deny finding to the Wilde-Stein club and vow, "...if they successfully obtain travel funds, we intend to approach the senate with the idea of one of our classmates and form a Happy Hetero Club, and [ask] for funds to travel [to] prime chick locations."
Senator Writes Gay Scenario, James L. Gagne
Senator Writes Gay Scenario, James L. Gagne
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Letter to the editor from Off-Campus Senator, James L. Gagne, refuting points asserted in a Maine Campus editorial about the denial of funding to the Wilde-Stein club.
Senate Bows To Pressure, Refuses Wilde-Stein Funds, Debbie Sline
Senate Bows To Pressure, Refuses Wilde-Stein Funds, Debbie Sline
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
A resolution that would have granted $200 to the Wilde-Stein Club was defeated by the Student Senate Tuesday night after nearly an hour of emotional debate. The resolution, defeated by a vote of 28-10-3, was introduced in the Senate last week after the group was granted $150. The original request for $400 made by the Wilde-Stein Club was reduced at a Finance Committee meeting to $150.
Legislators Take Aim At Gay Conference, The Maine Campus
Legislators Take Aim At Gay Conference, The Maine Campus
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Controversy continued to mount this week over the proposed statewide homosexual conference to be held at UMO in April.
Elected Cowardice: Blaming The Constituents, The Maine Campus
Elected Cowardice: Blaming The Constituents, The Maine Campus
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Oh, boy. Here we go again. First we learn that UMO Student Senate has suddenly decided they can't give the Wilde-Stein Club $300 to help finance for their scheduled gay conference. Next, we find out that the Republican House members, during a party caucus, decided they can't consider giving the University of Maine any more money until the Board of Trustees reneges on their decision to let the gays hold the statewide conference at UMO.
Letters To The Editor About Wilde-Stein, Tim Keating, James L. Bray
Letters To The Editor About Wilde-Stein, Tim Keating, James L. Bray
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Letters to the editor of The Maine Campus newspaper addressing concerns over the Wilde-Stein Club using the University of Maine Student Senate Office for club business and condemning members of the Wilde-Stein Club using Christian biblical quotes promoting heterosexual sex.
Senate Speaks For Students, Mark Hopkins
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.
No Outcry Over Gay Support, Anonymous .
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.
Gay Group Leader Vows 'Students Will Be Educated', Randy Stevens
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.
It's The Issue That Counts — It's The Language That Counts, Phil Mace
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.
New Bangor Gay Group Helps Members Find Themselves, Bill Gordon
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.
Gay Lib. Spokeswoman (An Interview With Carol Savoie), The Maine Campus
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."
Male Chauvinist Views The Equal Rights Amendment, Jeffrey Hollingsworth
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.
Was Dracula A Gay Ghoul?, The Maine Campus
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.