Take Two with Mike Costa

Posted on February 13, 2012 by in Perspectives

Extremophiles under the microscope

By Mike Costa
Returning to USM after having left many years ago has been an enlightening experience; a chance to resume educational pursuits and create prospects through networking. Most of all, I find myself in awe of …

O’Reilly: College passing you by? Rush for a change

Posted on February 12, 2012 by in Greek Corner, Perspectives

Freshman will quickly come to realize that, at this age, change is the only constant as we all continue our quest for self- actualization. You may wake up one day to find that your best friend, hall mate or even your roommate has meandered down his/her own path, leaving you behind to ponder how things changed so much right under your nose.

Nationally-known Beehive Design Collective to visit USM

Posted on February 08, 2012 by in Arts & Culture

The Beehive Design Collective will be presenting two of their nationally recognized banners and storytelling presentations this Thursday and Friday in Burnham Lounge located in the Robie-Andrews residential hall on the University of Southern Maine’s Gorham …

Maine should vote for marriage equality

Posted on January 29, 2012 by in Our Opinion, Perspectives

It’s rare that the country gets too worked up about voting in Maine. Though sometimes referred to as a “battleground state,” it’s mostly an honorary title: we’ve gone Democratic in every presidential election since 1992; our …

A&C Recommends: ‘The Red Ruby Heart in the Cold Blue Sea’ book signing

Posted on January 21, 2012 by in Arts & Culture

The spring semester has just begun, and to kick it off the USM bookstore has arranged a reading and signing of 2004 USM Stonecoast MFA graduate Morgan Callan Roger’s award-winning debut novel, Red Ruby Heart in …

Model United Nations position open

Posted on November 28, 2011 by in Briefly, News

MeMUNC, a three-day Model United Nations conference hosted by USM for high school students, is looking for an Under Secretary-General for next May’s conference. This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience in public relations, marketing, business, communications, civic engagement and in addition, gain exposure to international affairs.

Costa: Occupy movement intensifies from Maine to Oakland

Posted on November 25, 2011 by in Perspectives

Occupy Maine, as well as the national Occupy endeavors, are intensifying. The current irrationality of the political system is a contemptible apparatus implemented by the plutocracy that’s now in place. The further marginalizing of the American …

Simpson: Analyzing the 2012 Republican candidates

Posted on November 02, 2011 by in Perspectives

If anyone has been looking for entertainment lately, save some cash from going to the movies or out to dinner and tune into the GOP presidential debates. The three latest debates – Sept. 22 in Orlando, …

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