Another slow day in the world of news...
On Campus:
The Amazing Kate Watt Gets MEISA Grant- WUML's own Kate Watt won a large grant for MEISA, the Music and Entertainment Industry Students Association. Don't forget to show your support by checking out the MEISA Gingerbread House fundraiser at McGauvran on Thursday from 6-8 p.m. Congrats Kate!
Deval Patrick to Speak on Campus- Governor elect, Deval Patrick, will join Representative Marty Meehan this Saturday to present "Climate Change: Local Solutions to a Global Crisis.” The event is Dec. 16, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., in the Mahoney Hall Auditorium. All are welcome!
Local:
Merrimack River Body Search Postponed- The Lowell deputy Fire Chief decided to postpone the latest scheduled search for the bodies of Ron Wetmore, the UML student who fell into the river on November 26, and Helena Fells, who went missing on November 28 and is believed to have fallen into the river. A valve had been opened up, diverting some water from going over the Pawtucket Falls in the hopes of lowering the water level enough to explore the rocks below the bridge. Unfortunately, the water has yet to go down enough to safely bring divers, dogs, and boats close to the rocks.
Groton Teens Caught Dealing Drugs- Three teenaged boys from the Groton-Dunstable High School were caught dealing drugs in the school parking lot by the school's assitant principal. The boys were detained and are being referred to Juvenile Court in Lowell. The issue has prompted police officers to resume surprise searches using drug-sniffing dogs.
Popular:
Another Ripper In England? England is experiencing yet another "Ripper" case, this time 5 prostitutes have already been found murdered in only 10 days. This latest killer, dubbed the Ipswich Ripper, has caused the biggest manhunt since the Yorkshire Ripper's killing spree 20 years ago. The biggest difference is the Yorkshire Ripper took 6 years to kill his 5 victims. The speed of the latest murders has police frantically looking for information, but they fear the killer will be striking again soon. Both of these modern Rippers have been named after the infamous Jack the Ripper, who killed five prostitutes in 1888.
Arctic Ice Will Disappear Much Sooner Than Expected- Scientists once predicted that the Arctic would lose its summer ice by the year 2080, however, recent studies show it is melting much faster and will be ice-free by the year 2040. The loss of the ice will result in thousands of indigenous people losing their home and source of food, and there is a big fear that the change will disrupt the North American current and effect climates around the world.
Wednesday, December 13, 2006
Monday, December 11, 2006
News Update- 12/11/06 3:30 p.m.
Sorry this took so long, everyone! Changed the format again slightly, let me know if you have any better suggestions!
On Campus:
Online Tutoring Comes to Campus- For the first time, UML students can use an online service to get help with physics and math. From 7 p.m. to midnight, Monday through Thursday, students who are having trouble with late night homework or studying can receive assistance from one of the live tutors. Physics and math are the first two departments to try out the new program, since they have been identified as the two biggest problem areas for students. All of the tutors have a minimum GPA of 3.5 and have been recommended by professors, so ask all the tough questions you need to!
Cardboard City Event Raises Money- 14 UML students recently participated in an event to raise awareness about the needs of the homeless. Phi Kappa Sigma organized the on-campus event, which raised $1200 to go towards the city's Hunger/Homeless Commission. Students had to spend the night out in front of the rec center, with cardboard boxes as their only shelter. It got so cold that they resorted to trash can fires to keep warm. PKS has been organzing the event for 16 years.
College Bowl Winners- This year's results for the College Bowl are in. Individual winners were: Paul Nutter, Steve Holstrom, Martin Gray, Damon Orsi, James Blatchford, Ryan Beaven, Tiffany Avilla and Ryan Grant. The first place team was: "Team SGA," whose members were Damon Orsi, Steven Holstrom, Francis Cannata, James Blatchford and Louis Devito.
Riverhawks Tie Things Up With St. Lawrence- This weekend, the Riverhawks men's hockey team made a 3-3 tie with St. Lawrence. UML goals were scored by Jason Bergeron, Paul Worthington and Barry Goers. This was Goers' first goal of the season. Keep it up Riverhawks!
Local News:
Teens Arrested For Attempting to Rob Pizza Shop- Why you would want to rob a pizza shop is beyond me, but Ariel Hernandez and Juan Ramirez, both of Lowell, were arrested after someone caught them hiding in bushes near a Lowell pizza shop. The two had just placed bandannas over their faces and were preparing to run in with a BB gun. The arrest took place after a brief chase into a wooded area. Some people just really like their pizza.
Lowell Police Make $300K Drug Bust- This weekend, Lowell officers busted three men in possession of over $300,000 in marijuana. Police believe the marijuana was imported from Canada. The three men were caught Friday night, after a month-long investigation and surveillance of the area, a municipal parking lot on Leroy Street. The police also confiscated a number of firearms, including automatic handguns, and several cell phones they are now using as part of the investigation.
Man Dies After Barfight- After being punched in the head once, William Peters died at Captain John's on Westford Street last Wednesday. This was the second death from a fight at the bar since May. The man who did the punching, Alexander Adorno, apparently had some long-term money issues with Peters. The issues escalated to the fight at the bar, which ended in Peters being knocked unconscious by a single punch, and later being pronounced dead by emergency personnel.
Popular News:
Gibson's Newest Movie Ranked #1- 'Apocalypto' brought in $14.2 million after opening this weekend. Critics are surprised, since Gibson's movie has subtitles and has a very unique storyline- it explores the final days of the Mayan civilization. Reviews are good, but it has been called a very "gory" and "brutal" film.
Mariah Carey Sues Porn Star- Singer Mariah Carey is suing the porn star Mary Carey, trying to prevent the busty woman from trademarking her name. Mary Carey is best known for running for California governor against Arnold Schwarzenegger, and of course for her roles in movies like "Double Air Bags 11" and "Boobsville Sorority Girls."
On Campus:
Online Tutoring Comes to Campus- For the first time, UML students can use an online service to get help with physics and math. From 7 p.m. to midnight, Monday through Thursday, students who are having trouble with late night homework or studying can receive assistance from one of the live tutors. Physics and math are the first two departments to try out the new program, since they have been identified as the two biggest problem areas for students. All of the tutors have a minimum GPA of 3.5 and have been recommended by professors, so ask all the tough questions you need to!
Cardboard City Event Raises Money- 14 UML students recently participated in an event to raise awareness about the needs of the homeless. Phi Kappa Sigma organized the on-campus event, which raised $1200 to go towards the city's Hunger/Homeless Commission. Students had to spend the night out in front of the rec center, with cardboard boxes as their only shelter. It got so cold that they resorted to trash can fires to keep warm. PKS has been organzing the event for 16 years.
College Bowl Winners- This year's results for the College Bowl are in. Individual winners were: Paul Nutter, Steve Holstrom, Martin Gray, Damon Orsi, James Blatchford, Ryan Beaven, Tiffany Avilla and Ryan Grant. The first place team was: "Team SGA," whose members were Damon Orsi, Steven Holstrom, Francis Cannata, James Blatchford and Louis Devito.
Riverhawks Tie Things Up With St. Lawrence- This weekend, the Riverhawks men's hockey team made a 3-3 tie with St. Lawrence. UML goals were scored by Jason Bergeron, Paul Worthington and Barry Goers. This was Goers' first goal of the season. Keep it up Riverhawks!
Local News:
Teens Arrested For Attempting to Rob Pizza Shop- Why you would want to rob a pizza shop is beyond me, but Ariel Hernandez and Juan Ramirez, both of Lowell, were arrested after someone caught them hiding in bushes near a Lowell pizza shop. The two had just placed bandannas over their faces and were preparing to run in with a BB gun. The arrest took place after a brief chase into a wooded area. Some people just really like their pizza.
Lowell Police Make $300K Drug Bust- This weekend, Lowell officers busted three men in possession of over $300,000 in marijuana. Police believe the marijuana was imported from Canada. The three men were caught Friday night, after a month-long investigation and surveillance of the area, a municipal parking lot on Leroy Street. The police also confiscated a number of firearms, including automatic handguns, and several cell phones they are now using as part of the investigation.
Man Dies After Barfight- After being punched in the head once, William Peters died at Captain John's on Westford Street last Wednesday. This was the second death from a fight at the bar since May. The man who did the punching, Alexander Adorno, apparently had some long-term money issues with Peters. The issues escalated to the fight at the bar, which ended in Peters being knocked unconscious by a single punch, and later being pronounced dead by emergency personnel.
Popular News:
Gibson's Newest Movie Ranked #1- 'Apocalypto' brought in $14.2 million after opening this weekend. Critics are surprised, since Gibson's movie has subtitles and has a very unique storyline- it explores the final days of the Mayan civilization. Reviews are good, but it has been called a very "gory" and "brutal" film.
Mariah Carey Sues Porn Star- Singer Mariah Carey is suing the porn star Mary Carey, trying to prevent the busty woman from trademarking her name. Mary Carey is best known for running for California governor against Arnold Schwarzenegger, and of course for her roles in movies like "Double Air Bags 11" and "Boobsville Sorority Girls."
Wednesday, December 06, 2006
Campus Crime Report
November 22
IPI Lot. 12:56 am. Officer called to report slashed tires. While filing the report, another car with slashed tires was found.
Rec Center. 2:58 pm. Report of stolen wallet with money in men's locker room. Wallet was found two lockers down without the moeny
November 25
Donahue Hall. 9:09 pm. Domestic Disturbance. Shade Bello, student, reportedly stabbed her boyfriend, Nicholas Shay, after he hit her in the face.
November 26
University Ave Bridge. 1:28 am. Call to assist LPD in blocking off the bridge after a male went over the side.
IPI Lot. 12:56 am. Officer called to report slashed tires. While filing the report, another car with slashed tires was found.
Rec Center. 2:58 pm. Report of stolen wallet with money in men's locker room. Wallet was found two lockers down without the moeny
November 25
Donahue Hall. 9:09 pm. Domestic Disturbance. Shade Bello, student, reportedly stabbed her boyfriend, Nicholas Shay, after he hit her in the face.
November 26
University Ave Bridge. 1:28 am. Call to assist LPD in blocking off the bridge after a male went over the side.
Friday, December 01, 2006
News Update
On Campus:
The UMASS Lowell Technology, Engineering, and Math-Science Academy are part of a project that will help test potential courses for TEAMS Academy next year. The courses are going to be such topics as crime scene investigation, and robotics in hopes to get students excited about math and science. The schools participating are Those participating in the experiment are from Andover, Bedford, Billerica, Chelmsford, Dracut, Haverhill, Lawrence, Littleton, Methuen, North Reading, Reading, Tewksbury, and Tyngsborough.
UMASS Lowell is granted a $21, 500 scholarship from The Shaw Group in Stoughton Massachusetts. Through this scholarship the company hopes to promote the company's growing nuclear engineering and design operations in Massachusetts.
UMASS Lowell has received a $130,000 grant to promote after school engineering programs. The California-Noyce Foundation, who sponsored the program hopes to support the development of invention workshops' course materials and curriculum. Private donations of $95,000 are also to be used for the program.
Local News:
Joann Weber, the co-owner of the Lowell Spinners has died. Weber, who was only 58 years old had pancreatic cancer and was diagnosed in the spring of 2004. A beloved member of the community, people remember Weber for her generosity and fun-loving spirit. The Weber’s also own a minority share of the New Hampshire Fisher Cats, a Manchester, N.H.-based affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays.
In Ayer, a mother, with her baby next to her crossed the double yellow lines and collided head on with a tractor-trailer truck. Sarah Bonaldi, 21 died in the crash and her 6 month old son Tyler Brooks seriously injured. They were both taken to Nashoba Valley Medical Center, and Bonaldi to UMASS Medical Center in Worcester where she was later pronounced dead, and her son to Children’s Hospital in Boston where he was listed in critical condition.
Pop Culture:
One of Norman Rockwell’s most famous paintings was found behind a fake wall in a house Vermont. The painting was then auctioned off and sold for $15.4 million dollars. A neighbor purchased the painting; entitled “Breaking Home Ties” from Rockwell while the two were neighbors in Arlington, VT. The price set a record for Rockwell, breaking the previous sale of $9.2 million last May.
Two weeks after this Friday’s release of “10 Items or Less,” it’ll be available for download on a website called Clickstar. Morgan Freeman’s production company teams up with Intel to bring movies to the website for people who do not live close enough to cinema’s. Freeman, who also stars in the movie, says that his town does not have a movie theatre, thus being his reason for being so avid.
Eva Longoria is now officially off the market. She and beau basketball player Tony Parker announced that they were engaged after two years of dating. The couple plans for summer 2007 wedding in France with friends and family. How’s that for some happy news? =D
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