By: Dionne Smith, Community Editor USM President Glenn Cummings comes from humble beginnings and…
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People of USM: Maria Tzianabos, Instructor’s passion for dance runs deep
By Jake Hahn, Free Press Staff For some, the art of dance is just…
The dreadlocks debate: appreciation or appropriation?
By Dionne Smith, Free Press Staff There is an ongoing debate about whether it…
People of USM: Dana McDaniel, Head of USM’s Linguistics Department
By: Jordan Castaldo, Free Press Staff Dana McDaniel is known to most as the…
Islamic studies minor in the works at USM
By: Kelly Scrima, Free Press Staff USM is currently in the planning stages of…
Remembering Dr. King
By Thomas Fitzgerald As we return for another semester here at USM, we all…
Students of USM: Delaney Kenney
By Meaghan Gonsior Student Delaney Kenny jokingly describes herself as a “Super Senior,” double-majoring…
USM Free Press Staff Bio: Nicholas Beauchesne
Nicholas Beauchesne, who goes by Nick, is the Sports Editor at the University of…
Luther Bonney computer lab set to be completed by May
In Luther Bonney, students meander around the atrium, some using computers that sit right…
Community Listings
Monday, January 25 Two Small Pieces of Glass University of Southern Maine Southworth…
Meet the Free Press team: Nicholas Beauchesne
Nicholas Beauchesne, who goes by Nick, is the Sports Editor at the University of…
Community Spotlight: Go Zen with mindful meditation
The Mindfulness Group offers students a way to unwind and reflect through meditation. Each…
Involvement Spotlight: Chann learns and leads at USM
Marpheen Chann is a popular name at USM lately. This fall he became the…
Students study overtime
While a lot of students like to spend Saturdays sleeping in, hanging out in…
Student profile: Katie Belgard, at your service
Katie Belgard hadn’t planned on being the president of the Board of Student Organizations…
Involvement spotlight: USM junior Bryn Gallagher does it all
Bryn Gallagher does it all–well, practically. She’s involved in a number of on and…
USM panel aims to “change the game” for LGBTQA students in athletics
The conversation about LGBTQA students in collegiate and high school sports has not been…
Divest UMaine pushes ahead, strives for more student involvement
Despite a less than enthusiastic reception from students this fall, the USM branch of…
New student space opens at USM after Gorham stores consolidate
The early bird gets the worm. Or, in this case, a few new breakfast…
From empty space to “food forest” – new project alters face of USM Portland commons
If you’re walking between the Luther Bonney and Payson Smith Halls at Portland’s USM…
Olympic winner has the golden touch
Joan Benoit Samuelson made history 29 years ago when she crossed the finish line…
Huskies play in nationals, lose 80-58
The nationally eighth ranked Lady Huskies were unable to advance to the second round…
Chiu: Coffee drinkers, rejoice: Your cup of joe won’t kill you
Like many students, I’m addicted to coffee. Not only because of its unique aroma and taste, but because of its ability to cast a spell that temporarily ignites my motivation, concentration and productivity. So when I read that a nine-year study proved that coffee consumption does not link to any chronic diseases, I was filled with excitement and relief.
Chiu: Don’t get caught up on the fat-fearing bandwagon
For as long as I can remember, my mother always warned me about saturated…