What are USM graduates doing after graduation?
By Kate Rogers, Community Editor Drew Masse – theater major Masse plans to save for a few years before moving to Los Angeles to begin his actiRead More…
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Brace yourself, finals are coming: Insights from students and staff
By Cooper-John Trapp, Staff Writer Finals week begins May 4, 2019 and ends May 10. Over the course of those 168 hours, nearly 8,000 students will dRead More…
Healthy food and a healthy community
By Kate Rogers, Community Editor The town of Westbrook has grown significantly in the past few years, with new businesses and organizations poppingRead More…
The ups and downs of getting students involved
By Kate Rogers, Community Editor With a noticeable decrease in attendance from last year, Student Activities is working hard to solve the mystery oRead More…
Empowering young writers all across Maine
By Dan Kilgallon, Contributor The Telling Room is a non-profit organization located in Portland, Maine, that puts together learning programs for yoRead More…
Does the “Florida Man” trend have anything to do with mental health?
BY UNF SPINNAKER There seems to be a new challenge circulating throughout social media every week. The most recent twitter craze is the Florida ManRead More…
People of USM Karen Wilson
By Kate Rogers, Community Editor Karen Wilson, with a Ph.D in limnology, gets to study freshwater areas like lakes and rivers, and her research hasRead More…
Irish Heritage Center helps immigrants
By Max Lorber, Staff Writer 18th century Irish immigrants in Portland reached out to fellow community members for help to fund the construction of Read More…
People of USM: Damir Porobic
Master printer and artist, Damir Porobic, is in his eighth year teaching Printmaking, Photo and Digital Art and Design here at USM. He brings a deep pRead More…
Secret Portland: A Masonic Temple with a Civil War Library
By Max Lorber, Staff Writer Tucked away on the corner of Chestnut and Congress Street is an unassuming set of glass doors, with a small glass pane Read More…
Weekend Adventures: What are USM students doing in their free time?
By: Hailey Wood and Max Lorber, Staff Writers Between Gorham and Portland there are many locations for college students to explore in their free tRead More…
What makes USM students love learning?
By: Kate Rogers, Community Editor Between on-campus and online classes, fall, spring, summer and winter sessions, USM offers roughly fifty undergrRead More…
People of USM: Margo Luken
By: Kate Rogers, Community Editor If you have ever visited the disability services center (DSC) on USM’s Portland campus, there is a good chance Read More…
Step into 160 years of history at Mechanic’s Hall
By Max Lorber, Staff Writer Imagine that you are walking across a hardwood floor, a creaking sound underneath your feet. To the right are books, thRead More…
Warm drinks and warm hearts in Westbrook
By Kate Rogers, Community Editor Looking for great food, great coffee and a warm, welcoming study spot? Quill Books and Beverages in Westbrook offeRead More…
USM weekly events highlights: February 21-28
By: Maureen Puia, PR/Events Promotion Associate February 21 Thursday evening, 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., don’t miss the opening reception for locaRead More…
People of USM: Maryann Russell
By Ryan Farrell, Staff Writer Mental health has become a reoccuring conversation piece over the past couple of years. Since many students deal with sRead More…
What’s my major? Social work and nursing
By Jessica Pike, Staff Writer If you’re not sure what major to choose, or you’ve joined a major that sounds good but you can’t choose a specifRead More…
After graduation plans: Are you staying in Maine?
By Zoe Bernardi, Staff Writer One of the many questions that comes with graduating college is: Where are you going to go? This week, the Free Press Read More…
“What’s my major?”
By: Kate Rogers, Staff Writer If you’re not sure what major to choose, or you’ve joined a major that sounds good but you can’t choose a specifRead More…
“What’s my major?”
By Jessica Pike, Staff Writer If you’re not sure what major to choose, or you’ve joined a major that sounds good but you can’t choose a specifiRead More…
USM offers help to community during shutdown
By Zoe Bernardi, Staff Writer The effects of the 34 day long government shutdown, which is currently in a three week break, can be seen throughoutRead More…
USM Events 12/13-12/20
From Maureen Puia, PR/Events Promotion Associate December 13
Thursday and Friday, 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., students, staff, and faculty are invited Read More…
Meme account based on USM gains popularity
By: Asha Tompkins, Community Editor While scrolling through social media, it’s possible one might stumble across a rather relatable meme accountRead More…