Brown Says New Legos Send Wrong Message

Lyn Mikel Brown (education) is leading the charge against the new Lego Friends collection, which she says sends the wrong message about what it means to be a girl. "It's as though there's only one way for girls to grow up, and it's to grow into this particular set of interests and patterns," she said.
Source: MPBN, 01/19/2012

 

 

Corrado on Super PAC Commercials

Anthony Corrado (government) says that candidates are now having to compete with Super PACs for ad time, not only driving up costs, but also drowning out candidates’ messages.
Source: Bloomberg, 01/18/2012

 

 

Colby Students Spread Love of Science

Led by professor Julie Millard (chemistry), nine students are participating in a K-8 Chemistry Outreach Activity program during Jan Plan. The students develop age-appropriate chemistry experiments and teach them to area elementary and middle school students.
Source: Morning Sentinel, 01/18/2012

 

 

Corrado on Paul’s Influence at Convention

If he garners a large number of delegates, Rep. Ron Paul may have sway at the Republican convention. “Given everything we know about him, he’ll be seeking some sort of major policy statement from the party,” said Anthony Corrado (government). “I suspect that’s more important to him than any particularly personal role at the convention or any rules change.”
Source: Bloomberg, 01/11/2012

 

 

Jews Prefer Moderates, Says Maisel

In the 2012 Republican primary, Jews are putting their support behind Romney and Huntsman. Sandy Maisel (government) says that Republican Jews tend to prefer more moderate candidates. “[Romney] and Huntsman are the least out there on social issues,” Maisel said. “Jews do not go for those considered extreme.”

Source: The Jewish Week, 01/10/2012

 

 

Volunteer Center Raises $16K for Homeless Shelter

The Colby Volunteer Center aimed to raise $10,000 to help the Mid-Maine Homeless Shelter build a new, larger facility. But with help from the College and other organizations, students raised more than $16,000.
Source: Kennebec Journal, 01/10/2012

 

 

Corrado Says Early Start for Governor Will Help Campaign

Starting his reelection efforts early means Gov. Paul LePage will have an advantage over competitors, says Anthony Corrado (government). "That work takes time, so beginning now will certainly give him a big lead over any potential opponent in the next gubernatorial cycle," he said.
Source: Portland Press Herald, 01/06/2012

 

 

Super PACs Allow for Undisclosed Funds, Says Corrado.

Recent Supreme Court rulings will reduce campaign finance transparency by making 2012 the first presidential election in which individuals, groups, and corporations are allowed to anonymously donate unlimited amounts to so-called Super PACs, says Anthony Corrado (government). "We will have more undisclosed money used in the presidential election than we have seen since the elections prior to Watergate," he said.   See Also: Super PACs Dominate Iowa Caucus, Helping Mitt Romney Run... Read more »

 

 

Heck '74 Is Waterville Mayor

Karen Heck '74 was sworn in Jan. 3 as Waterville's 52nd mayor. "In order to achieve our dreams, it’s important that we embrace and welcome new ideas,” Heck said in her inaugural address. Read more in the Morning Sentinel.
Source: Morning Sentinel, 01/04/2012

 

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