I have this idea to write about Greek involvement in the arts. People laugh when I bring this up. They think this will be a very short piece, i.e., Greek Involvement in the Arts... doesn't exist. It is this stereotype that I seek to break. Are fraternity brothers sculpting anything besides beeramids? Is anyone shooting intellectually stimulating porno? It has been proven that arts flourish in abusive environments, such as prisons and detainment camps.
This is not a comprehensive list, but it will get you started on finding some places to study. Explore the area for yourself, break your routine and find your own favorites. If you find a terrific spot, let me know!
While much of USM was taking a well-deserved break from the rigors of academia, the Stonecoast Writing Masters of Fine Arts Program was making the most of the dog days by graduating its inaugural class and launching its third year in style.
If you scan the latest runways featured in the pages of Vogue, Bazaar, W and the like, you will notice that this season's trends are decidedly less, well, uniform. This observation does not apply to the ample selection of distinctly feminine shapes of the season, but rather the myriad of styles, colors and takes on what are arguably the most lax struts down the catwalk in recent seasons.
Most every Thursday night on the Gorham campus, the Gorham Events Board offers students a friendly alternative to doing Jell-o shots in Upton-Hastings Hall in the form of "Thirsty Thursday" events. Thirsty Thursdays offer everything from games to give-aways to free music.
The Ant Farm Collective, a group of radical architects, performance artists and video enthusiasts who took the embryonic medium of video and created art with a punishing and hilarious social commentary during the sixties and seventies, recently released a DVD of short films.
Now that you've gotten your computer all set up you're probably wondering where you can go to get wired, or just to find some good java. Well, you're in luck, Portland has a plethora of joe joints. Each one has its own perks, prices and personality. Are you looking to study during the daylight hours, or have glass of wine or beer at an open mike night? Some local entrepreneur is probably begging to cater to your needs.
