Wall Maps and Bird’s Eye View By Jared Fairfield/ Contributor I was on the bus from Gorham to Portland, traveling to the event called “Maine on Display: Nineteenth Century Wall Maps and Bird’s Eye Views”, put on by the Osher Map Library. I was going only so that I could write this article and, honestly,…
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Lezcano and Tripp Faculty Concert By Jared Fairfield/ Contributor Now that the COVID lockdowns and mandates have been lifted, the ability for composers and musicians to perform to physically present audiences is again possible. Of course, we have powerful technology that gives the ability for musicians to record and distribute their music to listeners through…
The Husky Fest
A Brief Look into the Numerous Clubs, Organizations, and On-Campus Resources USM has to Offer Elizabeth Smith, Writer On September 6, the Portland campus hosted its annual Husky Fest, an open event which hosts members from on-campus clubs and organizations to gather and engage with students to discuss on-campus programs and recruit prospective members for…
Water Lantern Festival Fills Deering Oaks With Light
A cozy little community festival comes to Portland again. Walter Niehoff, Staff Writer 9/2/23 Hundreds of lights filled Deering Oaks Park in Portland on September 2 for the annual Water Lantern Festival. Starting in Portland in 2018, the festival has become a popular event, selling close to 1,500 tickets this year in Portland alone. It features…
President Welcomes Staff Back to Campus
Points of Pride and Progress By T Love Smith, Contributor Bright and early in the morning, on Wednesday, August 23rd, USM’s 14th President, Dr. Jacqueline Edmonson welcomed back staff for the 2023-2024 academic year with a continental breakfast in the mezzanine in Abromson’s Community Education Center. Several dozens of returning and new staff met and…
Former Husky Begins Pro Hockey Career in England
By Rhiannon McQuaide – Sports Editor After a successful rookie season with the University of Southern Maine, Maryland-born, Dylan Hullaby is set to begin his professional career with the Oxford City Stars of the National Ice Hockey League (England’s second-highest ice hockey league) this fall. As a freshman, the 6’5 winger competed in 23 games…
What does it mean to be a dependent?
By Deklin Fitzgerald, Editor-In-Chief What does it mean to be a dependent? Before I get into that, I would like to firstly congratulate each and every one of you for your perseverance and persistence. Whether you have enough credits to count as a senior, junior, or sophomore. Here’s to you. Whether you are…
The ROCC Welcome Letter
By USM Free Press The Recovery Oriented Campus Center (ROCC) has been a pinnacle of student success since its founding. With a mission of building a support system made for peers and by peers. The ROCC is centered on helping students through recovery from substance use and mental health conditions. Utilizing the Substance Abuse…
Arts in the Summer
The Portland Theater Festivals 2nd Season By Cammie Breuer – Arts + Culture Editor With the goal of bringing contemporary, inclusive, and diverse art to the city of Portland Dave Register founded the Portland Theater Festival back in 2021. Besides Fenix Theater, It is one of only two companies with productions throughout the…
An Al Bean Welcome
It’s my pleasure to welcome all of our new students to the University of Southern Maine and a special welcome back greeting to our returning students including all of our Husky student-athletes. I’m certain the coming year will be exciting with tremendous opportunities to learn and grow in the classroom, in competition and in the…
The Career and Employment Hub Welcomes You
By Andy Osheroff, Director, Career & Employment Hub When you ask ChatGPT “where should I go?” you will be prompted to provide additional information about what you are looking for. When you ask “where am I”, it will tell you it has no idea. When you are trying to go someplace, even with AI and…
Welcome New Students and Welcome Back Returning Students!
By Adhere Jaehnig, Director of Disability Services Center On behalf of the Disability Services Center (DSC), I am excited to welcome you or welcome you back to the University of Southern Maine! We want you to know we are a resource for students and we encourage you to reach out to our office. Students…
The Oakhurst Campus Food Pantry is Here to Help
By Sarah Farrugia Campus Food Pantry & Food Security Coordinator In the lower level of 102 Bedford Street on the Portland Campus, convenient but discreet, the Oakhurst Campus Food Pantry (OCFP) provides essential resources to the USM community to fight food insecurity and meet the basic needs of students, faculty and staff. Beginning as a…
A Warm Welcome From President Edmondson
By President Edmondson August 2023 Dear USM Students, I am quite pleased to welcome you back to the new academic year, my second year as your president. This is an historic moment at our University as we open the McGoldrick Center for Career and Student Sucess and the first residence hall in Portland. You may…
Office of Orientation & First Year Experience
by the OFYE Team Dear New Huskies, Welcome to the University of Southern Maine! On behalf of the Orientation & First Year Experience Team, we are thrilled to have you join our vibrant community of learners. Your journey with us is about to begin, and we are excited to help you navigate this transformative chapter…
A Welcome from SEAL
By The Student Engagement and Leadership (SEAL) Team To our new, transfer, first year and returning students: welcome to the pack! We are all geared up for an amazing year and cannot express enough how excited we are to be in-person, on-campus and ready to go. The staff within Student Engagement and Leadership have been…
The Sodexo Team Welcomes You
by Adam Vigue, Sodexo Area General Manager Dear Students, Faculty, and Staff, As the summer days give way to the excitement of a new academic year, we extend our warmest welcome back to each and every one of you. We are thrilled to share some exciting updates that will enhance your campus experience. Our culinary…
Sullivan Staff would like to welcome our incoming students
By The Sullivan Gym Staff Sullivan Staff would like to welcome our incoming students as well as our returning Husky pack to our updated campus! We are excited for the recent opening of the McGoldrick Center for Student Success and the Portland Commons dormitory bringing revitalization of student life to our Portland campus. Whether you’re…
University Health and Counseling Welcomes You!
By University Health and Counseling Welcome new and returning USM students, staff, and faculty! We hope you had a healthy and safe summer and are ready to launch into another season of learning. With that in mind, we wanted to make you all aware of what Health & Counseling Services (UHCS), an integrated program that…
The Dean of Students Welcomes You!
By Rodney Mondor, Dean of Students Dear Huskies, As Dean of Students, it is my honor to serve all students in our community and focus my energy on creating a healthy, safe, and inclusive campus where you can maximize your potential while pursuing your educational goals and dreams. I would be remiss if I did…
What’s happening at WMPG 90.9FM
by Annella Linton, WMPG Development Director Hello USM community and a big welcome to our new students! Greetings from WMPG! WMPG is USM’s radio station, where for 50 years USM students and community members have been creating diverse, innovative, high quality media, which fosters the exchange of ideas and celebrates the many cultures of USM…
USM parking garage says goodbye to gate system
How these changes affect campus residents and commuters t love smith, Contributor When returning to the Portland campus this fall—be ready for some changes, not only to housing and dining, but especially take note of the new parking system. The Portland parking garage has done away with its gate system. By now, there has…
Who’s independence do we celebrate on the fourth of July?
By T Smith, Free Press Contributor Although it only became a federal holiday in 1941, the celebration of the Fourth of July, formally known as Independence Day, dates back to the American Revolution. This day is a celebration of the fact that on July 4th, 1776, “delegates from 13 colonies adopted the Declaration of Independence,”…
Interview with a Class Act
I had the opportunity to interview Sam Morril in anticipation of his upcoming show at the State Theater in Portland as part of his national “Class Act” tour, the stand up comedian’s set this June 2nd. Morril has been doing comedy since his teenage years and all throughout college. ”I kind of infiltrated the student…