Portland streets offer students a stage
By: Abby Nelson, Staff Writer In the Old Port on a Saturday night, music played by street performers echoes across the cobblestone. Whether it be aRead More…
Category: Arts & Culture
MovieTalk: Zombieland: Double Tap
By: Ryan Farrell, Staff Writer When Zombieland was released ten years ago, it broke the horror genre’s mold by merging it with an upbeat comedic Read More…
Of Mice and Men – The American Dream
By: Abigail Nelson, Staff Writer The American literary classic story “Of Mice and Men” graced the USM Russell Hall stage this weekend. The studRead More…
Tune In: Bull Feeney’s
Byline: Chelsea Marquis, Staff Writer Ireland does not feel far away when walking into Bull Feeney’s. From ceiling to floor, the authentic Irish deRead More…
Vinyl record donation drive
By: Max Lorber, Arts and Culture Editor On Saturday, November 2nd, Sullivan Gym on USM’s Portland campus will be transformed into a vast second-hRead More…
Heart of Portland: Cookies With A Cause
By: Tyler Tripp, Staff Writer “Portland is a little city, but it certainly packs a punch”, Katherine Slevin said with a smile. The same could bRead More…
Artist of the Week: Olivia Dyer
By: India Evans, Staff Writer Olivia Dyer has always liked to paint, even when she was little. Growing up, art was always with her. Her mother weRead More…
Work-study Employees Assist Art Gallery Exhibition
By: Max Lorber, Arts and Culture Editor Work-study employees Liz Trumbley and Donna Blackwell huddled together with a box of matches on the walkwayRead More…
Movie Talk: Joker
By: Ryan Farrell, Staff Writer For the first time, DC releases a film solely focused on the infamous comic book villain Joker, directed by Todd PRead More…
Theater Review: The Women Who Mapped the Stars
By: Cody Curtis, Staff Writer The University of Southern Maine’s theater department continues telling powerful and inspirational stories with Read More…
Movie Talk: Ad Astra
By: Ryan Farrell, Staff Writer James Gray’s new film Ad Astra brings a unique vision to the science fiction genre by emphasizing on extraterrestrRead More…
New public arts project in the Portland Area
By: Max Lorber, Arts and Culture Editor Creative Portland is spearheading an initiative to adorn bus shelters in the greater Portland area with artRead More…
‘Fear Can Hold You Prisoner, Hope Can Set You Free’
By: Garrick Hoffman, Guest Editorial “Polls and rentals reflect popularity, but don't explain why people value ‘Shawshank’ so ferveRead More…
A hidden haven for music enthusiasts
By: Chelsea Marquis, Staff Writer A former tanning salon is now home to a wide musical lineup from rock to indie. Ian Smith and Cecil Gardner foundRead More…
Movie Talk: Between Two Ferns: The Movie
By Ryan Farrell, Staff Writer This weekend marked the release of the Netflix original film Between Two Ferns: The Movie. Zach Galifianakis certainlRead More…
MWPA revives Maine Chapbook Series
By: Max Lorber, Arts and Culture Editor The Maine Writers and Publishers Alliance is breathing life back into the Maine Chapbook Series. The seriesRead More…
Artist of the Week: Stephen Bennett
By: Ryan Farrell, Staff Writer Director and short film producer, Stephen Bennett, doesn’t have a need for expensive equipment. He is a practical Read More…
Multifaceted photography collection exhibited at USM
By: Max Lorber, Arts and Culture Editor Flanked by rows of books on the fifth floor of the Glickman Library, the eclectic Barbara Morris Goodbody cRead More…
Movie Talk: The Goldfinch: Life After Tragedy
By: Ryan Farrell, Staff Writer The Goldfinch is a slow paced tragic character study. It portrays grief through the decades and how it shapes peopleRead More…
Remembering The Great Fire of 1866
By: Max Lorber, Staff Writer No one is quite sure how the momentous fire started in Portland on July 4, 1866. The weather conditions in the summer Read More…
Artist of the Week: Autumn Damron
By Ryan Farrell, Staff Writer A lifelong passion for the arts bears many facets. Autumn Damron uses a variety of mediums to craft what she dreams oRead More…
Movie Talk: It Chapter 2
By: Ryan Farrell, Staff Writer Last weekend, the long-awaited sequel to It (2017) debuted in theatres. After bringing in record numbers for the genRead More…
Etz Chaim preserves Jewish heritage in Portland
By: Max Lorber, Staff Writer Stories of the Jewish community in Maine fostered throughout the generations continues to be preserved at the Jewish MRead More…
Summer Book Arts hosting reception and lectures on September 9
By: Alyson Peabody, Editor-In-Chief On Monday September 9 there will be a Summer Book Arts Student Exhibition on the 6th floor of Glickman Library Read More…