The complexity and value of the LGBTO+ identity
Posted on April 02, 2018 by USM Free Press in Arts & Culture
By Mary Ellen Aldrich, Arts & Culture Editor When presented with the word ‘identity’ nearly everyone will think of something different. The definition of ‘identity’ according to the English Oxford dictionary is, “the fact of being who or what a person or thing is.” Identity, however, can go deeper than that and is frequently […]
Movie Talk: Foreign take on classic horror
Posted on March 26, 2018 by USM Free Press in Arts & Culture
By Emily Norman, Staff Writer One of the most popular movies in the horror genre on Netflix right now is Verónica, a Spanish film from director Paco Plaza. It’s easy to see why, as horror films featuring the supernatural and demonic are still incredibly popular with movie viewers today. Verónica, however, delivers us something a little […]
Connections through reading and coffee
Posted on March 26, 2018 by USM Free Press in Arts & Culture
By Nora Ibrahim, Staff Writer Portland’s first silent book club has been gaining popularity among readers of all kinds. On the second Sunday of every month, Tandem Coffee hosts a Silent Book Club on 122 Anderson street Portland, ME from 2:00 to 4:00pm where readers of all kinds gather to read and enjoy tea or coffee. […]
Inclusivity in activism for everyone
Posted on March 26, 2018 by USM Free Press in Arts & Culture
By Kate Rogers, Staff Writer Activist and author Julia Serano visited Glickman Library on invitation by the Women and Gender Studies program at USM to present on the subject of making feminist and queer movements more inclusive. Author of three books, with a PhD in Biology from Colombia and 17 years of genetic and developmental research […]
Witty collection of stories by Portland local
Posted on March 26, 2018 by USM Free Press in Arts & Culture
By Sarah Tewksbury. Staff Writer Satire and wit are coupled together with fable and politics in an unlikely marriage in The Price of the Haircut. Designed as a collection of short stories, the 240 pages bound by a catchy graphic filled cover, is more than independent pieces. Author Brock Clarke wove common themes and stylistic elements […]
Diversity in Black Panther: Representation within new Marvel movie
Posted on March 05, 2018 by USM Free Press in Arts & Culture
Kate Rogers, Staff Writer Mild spoiler alert Directed by Ryan Coogler, Marvel’s Black Panther follows King T’Challa, of a fictional African nation Wakonda, as he strives to do the best for his people in the wake of his father’s death. A wrench is thrown in the works when an outsider returns to Wakonda with an agenda […]
Sure Sure talks about their expectations and experience as an opening band
Posted on March 05, 2018 by USM Free Press in Arts & Culture
Samantha Hallowell, Staff Writer Just off their first ever tour, opening for indie band on the rise Hippo Campus, California-based Sure Sure is an electrifying and upbeat sight to behold. Chris Beachy on keyboard and vocals, Charlie Glick on guitar and vocals, Kevin Farzad on drums, and producer Michael Coleman providing alternative percussion touches create a […]
Locking Up Our Own offers new perspective
Posted on March 05, 2018 by USM Free Press in Arts & Culture
Emily Norman, Contributor Dr. James Forman Jr. came to USM to speak about his book, Locking Up Our Own: Crime and Punishment in Black America. This was part of this year’s Gloria S. Duclos Convocation, following the theme of race and participatory democracy. The event was held on the Portland campus in the Abromson Center. Forman’s […]
Movie Talk: Pooh’s Grand Adventure
Posted on February 26, 2018 by USM Free Press in Arts & Culture
Cooper Trapp, Staff Writer For those wishing to submerge themselves in nostalgia, a double-edged sword must be forewarned. The movies of your childhood are not the same to you anymore. The plot twists and musical overture inspires little in the way of unbridled awe over us as it once did, and the veracity of story […]
The culture and lives of Iranian women
Posted on February 26, 2018 by USM Free Press in Arts & Culture
Ben Theriault, Staff Writer Two weeks ago, on Feb. 14, The Poet and the Assassin, a five-act play written by USM’s own, Reza Jalali was performed at Talbot Hall on the Portland campus. The play is a part of the Gloria S. Duclos Convocation who’s theme is race and participatory democracy. The Poet and the […]