Presidential-candidate hopeful Ron Paul to visit USM on Saturday
Baldacci asks UMS to cut $15 million over next two years
Posted on October 05, 2009 by Dan MacLeod in News
The University of Maine System may have to cut more than $15 million from its budget over the next two years.
Gay marriage debate draws 500 to USM
Posted on October 05, 2009 by Dan MacLeod in News
A live televised debate on same-sex marriage drew 500 people to the Hannaford Lecture Hall Wednesday evening.
Hiring freeze thawed for police posts
Posted on October 05, 2009 by Dan MacLeod in News
The University recently granted permission to the police department to fill three vacant patrol officer positions despite a school-wide hiring freeze that has been in effect since 2007.
According to Craig Hutchinson, vice president of Student and University Life, a committee granted the request to fill the positions because of concerns of safety on campus.
Fries for fuel
Posted on October 05, 2009 by Matt Dodge in News
Maine has always done a good job at highlighting abundant natural resources. It’s not hard to sell people on the buttery merits of a freshly steamed lobster — and just try to keep those leaf-peepers from pouring across the border to get a glimpse of our fall colors — but Portland’s most abundant resource lacks the same postcard appeal.
Workstudy woes
Posted on October 05, 2009 by Kala Stenehjem in News
More students are taking advantage of Federal Work Study money than they have in previous years, according to the financial aid office.
“What we’re seeing is that students this year are working more hours, earning more money than the same population same time last year,” said Keith Dubois, director of the financial aid office.
Free Press Voter’s Guide
Posted on October 05, 2009 by Dan MacLeod in News
On Nov. 3, Maine voters will be asked to vote on proposed changes to the state’s marijuana laws.
If Question 5 passes, it would be legal for nonprofit dispensaries to grow and sell marijuana to patients with prescriptions. The dispensaries would be regulated by the Department of Health and Human Services.
Hairy Maine
Posted on October 05, 2009 by Sareena Hackenmiller in News
How long have you been teaching overall? at USM?
Since 1995 at USM. For sixteen years before that I was on the faculty in economics at William & Mary. I got tired of Virginia, and my wife and I (Susan Feiner, also a USM professor) were happy to take advantage of the offer to come back to New England at USM.
Letter from the Editor
Posted on October 05, 2009 by Matt Dodge in Perspectives
USM students are the nurses, programmers, politicians and environmental activists of the future.
But while struggling to pay for their 15-credit semesters though, they are the wait-staff, work study students, and minimum wage slaves of today.
Oh yeah, and drug dealers, can’t forget those drug dealers.
