ORONO, ME~ College students can create a buzz for Halloween. It becomes another excuse for college students to drink in provocative costumes and for cops to hand out summons. Yet, this Halloween the Greek life fraternity Beta Theta Pi has taken it upon themselves to take away from some of the stress for the police as well as provide the students with an opportunity to have just as much fun while being safe on the UMaine campus.
Another event on campus is the "Trail of Terror," a frightening walk on campus. For more information click here.
This Saturday Beta Theta Pi will have an "open bar" for those who are 21 to give students of legal drinking age a chance to drink during the festivities. This are will be decorated to provide an atmosphere and downstairs there will be a costume contest.
Beta president Andy Baldacci says "Halloween is always a high risk activity on campus. It gives students a safer environment for people to go to as well as 21 plus students an opportunity to have fun without going to a house party."
There are a few different things Beta needs to do for the event. Baldacci says "primarily we will be promoting the event, but there will also be sober brothers there to help keep the event under control."
For more information about the Halloween festivities in the Union click here.
The most important part of having the Halloween events on campus is it keeps students safe and that will keep the University happy as well as allow Greek life to have more events on campus.
As well as the cash bar there will be events during the day including pumpkin carving. For more information click here.
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Mobile Maine News Story
The Roost
Cheap food and friendly service means the best is yet to come for Orono's newest bar.
College students spend countless hours a week working on their academics. When the weekend comes, or in most cases Thursdays, students are ready to go just as hard in a different way. College entertainment is key for a healthy college atmosphere to give students a nice break from their school work. As each day progresses The Roost located right in Orono has continued to provide entertainment for students.
Owned by Jim Coleman the Roost provides live music about twice a week and has karokee night every Wednesday. The food at the Roost is very afforadable, and the main attraction to curb an appetite are the 45cent wings offered any day of the week with ten different flavors including original buffalo, teriyaki, bourbon, barbecue and orange chipotle.
The key to having a successful bar is spreading the word. The main draw of people is from the University and Jim Coleman knows that.
“We use local talent and we try to hire within the university” says Jim. He continued to say “it makes students want to come to the bar when they know the wait staff and the people around them.” Of the 33 employees at the Roost 29 are from the University. College student Pete Christoper talks about the importance of a recognizable staff.
The bar first opened January 26, 2010 and has made some drastic improvements since its opening.
“We have changed the interior, added another small bar and added two lounge areas.” These improvements will continue as long as the rise in popularity does as well.
Located right next to the Roost is Margarita's. For another descriptive piece about entertainment in Orono click here. http://mobilemainenews.com/?p=5340&preview=true
With the growing popularity of the Roost the may try to add another bar in the back and adding seating is an infinite process.
Jim says no matter what the changes are there is always one thing they will keep the same at the Roost and feels there are three things that have caused the recent rise in popularity at the Roost.
Wings, beer, and friendly service is the perfect combination to keep customers entertained for years to come.
For more places to be entertained in Orono you can look at these stories about Woodman's bar and the Bear Brew both located in downtown Orono.
http://mobilemainenews.com/wp-admin/post.php?post=5570&action=edit~Bear Brew
http://mobilemainenews.com/wp-admin/post.php?post=5459&action=edit~ Woodman's
Cheap food and friendly service means the best is yet to come for Orono's newest bar.
College students spend countless hours a week working on their academics. When the weekend comes, or in most cases Thursdays, students are ready to go just as hard in a different way. College entertainment is key for a healthy college atmosphere to give students a nice break from their school work. As each day progresses The Roost located right in Orono has continued to provide entertainment for students.
Owned by Jim Coleman the Roost provides live music about twice a week and has karokee night every Wednesday. The food at the Roost is very afforadable, and the main attraction to curb an appetite are the 45cent wings offered any day of the week with ten different flavors including original buffalo, teriyaki, bourbon, barbecue and orange chipotle.
The key to having a successful bar is spreading the word. The main draw of people is from the University and Jim Coleman knows that.
“We use local talent and we try to hire within the university” says Jim. He continued to say “it makes students want to come to the bar when they know the wait staff and the people around them.” Of the 33 employees at the Roost 29 are from the University. College student Pete Christoper talks about the importance of a recognizable staff.
The bar first opened January 26, 2010 and has made some drastic improvements since its opening.
“We have changed the interior, added another small bar and added two lounge areas.” These improvements will continue as long as the rise in popularity does as well.
Located right next to the Roost is Margarita's. For another descriptive piece about entertainment in Orono click here. http://mobilemainenews.com/?p=5340&preview=true
With the growing popularity of the Roost the may try to add another bar in the back and adding seating is an infinite process.
Jim says no matter what the changes are there is always one thing they will keep the same at the Roost and feels there are three things that have caused the recent rise in popularity at the Roost.
Wings, beer, and friendly service is the perfect combination to keep customers entertained for years to come.
For more places to be entertained in Orono you can look at these stories about Woodman's bar and the Bear Brew both located in downtown Orono.
http://mobilemainenews.com/wp-admin/post.php?post=5570&action=edit~Bear Brew
http://mobilemainenews.com/wp-admin/post.php?post=5459&action=edit~ Woodman's
Thursday, October 21, 2010
Rough Draft: Entertainment at the Roost
College students spend countless hours a week working on their academics. When the weekend comes, or in most cases Thursdays, students are ready to go just as hard in a different way. College entertainment is key for a healthy college atmosphere to give students a nice break from their school work. As each day progresses The Roost located right in Orono has continued to provide entertainment for students.
Owned by Jim Coleman the Roost provides live music about twice a week and has karokee night every Wednesday. The food at the Roost is very afforadable, and the main attraction to curb an appetite are the 45cent wings offered any day of the week with ten different flavors including original buffalo, teriyaki, bourbon, barbecue and orange chipotle.
The key to having a successful bar is spreading the word. The main draw of people is from the University and Jim Coleman knows that.
“We use local talent and we try to hire within the university” says Jim. He continued to say “it makes students want to come to the bar when they know the wait staff and the people around them.” Of the 33 employees at the Roost 29 are from the University.
The bar first opened January 26, 2010 and has made some drastic improvements since its opening.
“We have changed the interior, added another small bar and added two lounge areas.” These improvements will continue as long as the rise in popularity does as well.
With the growing popularity of the Roost Jim says in the future they may try to add another bar in the back and adding seating is an infinite process.
Jim says no matter what the changes are they will keep one thing the same, “cheap wings, cold beers, and a friendly staff.”
Owned by Jim Coleman the Roost provides live music about twice a week and has karokee night every Wednesday. The food at the Roost is very afforadable, and the main attraction to curb an appetite are the 45cent wings offered any day of the week with ten different flavors including original buffalo, teriyaki, bourbon, barbecue and orange chipotle.
The key to having a successful bar is spreading the word. The main draw of people is from the University and Jim Coleman knows that.
“We use local talent and we try to hire within the university” says Jim. He continued to say “it makes students want to come to the bar when they know the wait staff and the people around them.” Of the 33 employees at the Roost 29 are from the University.
The bar first opened January 26, 2010 and has made some drastic improvements since its opening.
“We have changed the interior, added another small bar and added two lounge areas.” These improvements will continue as long as the rise in popularity does as well.
With the growing popularity of the Roost Jim says in the future they may try to add another bar in the back and adding seating is an infinite process.
Jim says no matter what the changes are they will keep one thing the same, “cheap wings, cold beers, and a friendly staff.”
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Thursday, October 7, 2010
What are you doing over your fall break?
For the first time in the fall semester students get to take a deep breath as they head their separate ways to enjoy a little four day vacation. This is a video of what different students are doing over their fall break.
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
5 Ways to Diversify Yourself At UMaine
These five things can help you get involved on campus, meet new friends, and become a more well-rounded person.
1. The Rec Center
~The state of the art facility offers students a chance to lift weights, play basketball, racquetball, go swimming, and even hit the sauna if you want to get a sweat on.
2. Greek Life
~Greek life can provide students with a chance to meet new friends, become more involved on campus, and meet a few sorority girls as well. Greek life provides students with an opportunity to be involved with Philanthropy as well.
3. Foster Center for Student Innovation
~the Foster center can provide a student with the knowledge, tools and inspiration to become an innovator and entrepreneur. The center offers advising, coaching, inspirational seminars, as well as an area for meetings with student companies.
4. Maine Bound Adventure Center
~Located across from the memorial union the adventure center offers a 32 foot high climbing tower, classroom space, and an outdoor area for volleyball and cookouts. A perk of being involved with the center is outdoor adventure trips such as kayaking. There are gear rentals available as well for personal trips.
5. Maine Masque Theater Group
~If you are really looking to try new things check out the theater group. The University's dramatic club opens try-outs to all students. You can swing by and sit in at any time during a practice to see what the theater world is all about.
I hope these five things provide you with a chance to have a better college experience. Being diverse as a student keeps you healthy and will make you a well rounded person.
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