On Campus
Meehan Speaks on Iraq- This afternoon, Congressman Marty Meehan, who graduated from the UML Political Science program, will be presenting his views on the situation in Iraq. The event is open to all students on campus, and questions are encouraged. Meehan, who has always played a very active role in the University community, has also recently been named one of the candidates for school chancellor.
Distance Team Races to Top- UML's distance medley track team recently placed fourth, setting a school record at 11 minutes and 56.31 seconds. The team went on for the NCAA qualifying match, with results TBA.
Local News
Fire at Franco American School- Over 300 students get an early vacation this week at the Franco American school, located on Pawtucket Street. Over the weekend, a fire started in a second floor closet, quickly destroying a computer lab, spreading to a nearby classroom and causing smoke damage. Firefighters got control of the blaze after only half an hour, and no one was in the building at the time of the fire. Investigators are still looking for a cause.
Man Fined for Housing Drugs- Kevin McIver was recently ordered by a judge to forfeit $200,000 and pay a $10,000 fine for housing marijuana in his warehouse in Billerica. From 2002 to 2004, McIvers allowed his warehouse to be used in offloading truckloads of marjuana. He spent three months in jail and will now remain under house arrest for three years.
Popular News
Academy Award Results- For everyone out there who missed the Academy Awards, here are some of the highlights. "The Departed" won Best Motion Picture of the Year, Achievement in Directing, Achievement in Filming, and Best Adapted Screenplay. Pan's Labyrinth also received a number of awards, including Achievement in Art Direction, Achievement in Cinematography, and Achievement in Makeup. As expected, Helen Mirren won for best actress, and Forest Whitaker won best actor for his role in "The Last King of Scotland."
Razzie Awards- To counter the glitz and glam of the Oscars, we have the Golden Raspberry Awards, which award the worst of Hollywood. This year, the Razzie award for worst actress went to Sharon Stone for her work in "Basic Instinct 2." M. Night Shyamalan won both worst director and worst supporting actor for his work in "Lady in the Water." Robin William's movie, "RV" won the award for worst excuse for family entertainment.
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