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Why I'm Proud To Be A UMaine Black Bear

"Go Blue!"

Sydney DuEst

Oct 03, 2016

University of Maine

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During my senior year of high school, I almost refused to apply to the University of Maine because I wanted to leave like my other friends. Now that I am a senior in college, I am very proud to be a Black Bear and to go to school in-state.

1. We dominate in hockey (UNH SUCKS!)

2. Our campus is gorgeous in the fall

3. In the winter you can see everybody on campus wearing bean boots

4. The Hearty-Maine Hello

5. The amazing organizations on campus

6. The fact that Orono is such a college town

7. Let's be honest.... we know how to party!

8. The New Balance Recreation Center is one of the best in the country, receiving a silver certification in LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design).

9. The University of Maine is recognized for it's commitment to sustainability

10. There's nobody in the world like a Main-ah!

11. Orono has awesome local breweries and restaurants

12. Thanks to Spencer Wood, we have Tip Whip (a better ride-sharing service than Uber and Lyft!)

13. Maine Day

*Video by Marina Gray

14. Fogler Library is the largest research library in the whole state!

15. We aren't afraid to get a little muddy!

16. There is an Aromas right off campus

17. 29 cent wings at The Roost and 5 dollar rum buckets on Tuesdays!

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1. We dominate in hockey (UNH SUCKS!)

2. Our campus is gorgeous in the fall

3. In the winter you can see everybody on campus wearing bean boots

4. The Hearty-Maine Hello

5. The amazing organizations on campus

6. The fact that Orono is such a college town

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10. There's nobody in the world like a Main-ah!

11. Orono has awesome local breweries and restaurants

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13. Maine Day

14. Fogler Library is the largest research library in the whole state!

15. We aren't afraid to get a little muddy!

16. There is an Aromas right off campus

17. 29 cent wings at The Roost and 5 dollar rum buckets on Tuesdays!

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9. She's the first person to jump to your defense.

10. You have a permanent best friend.

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