We know that USM students are known for being talented academically, But this student has a creative side he is passionate to share. Alain Igiraneza is a student here at USM who creates music as an outlet of creativity, and hopefully soon as a career. I hadn’t heard his music until the day of the…
Here at the University of Southern Maine, music is highly valued. The Osher School of Music “offers a personalized and opportunity-based approach to educating musicians.” This includes providing a faculty filled with performers, teachers, scholars, and mentors. A stepping stone for the seniors in the Osher School of Music is their senior recital. They spend…
Saturday, October 15th marked the start of the university’s 2022 homecoming weekend on the Gorham campus. Husky athletes and fans were busy this weekend with around-the-clock games. Men’s soccer kicked off the day with a tough game against Rhode Island College that ended in a 0-0 tie, making it their third tie in the Little…
For the LGBTQ+ community, being able to have a space to get together and share common interests is extremely important. That is now a possiblity with the Queer Craft Market hosted by Queer Craft Maine. On October 16th, at the Portland Gear Hub, multiple different small businesses and artists made an appearance to share their…
Students must have the key to keeping the equilibrium balanced! The amount of things we balance as one person is too high to count! From creating time for our family, to homework, tests, maintaining friendships, and making sure we don’t fall asleep early and miss dinner at the cafe. We are the kings and queens…
Last Friday Congress St. was abustle with Portland’s vibrant arts community. Since 2000 the Portland Art Walk has provided students and locals alike with a place to showcase original works and take part in this city’s growing subculture. The annual self-guided tour has become a time honored and loved tradition, especially because “it’s such a…
Next time you attend a game at the Costello Sports Complex, keep an eye out for a folding chair with a very important job. A Prisoners of War/Missing in Action (POW/MIA) Chair of Honor, unveiled this month during a ceremony in the Hill Gym, sits empty at the entrance during sporting events as a reminder of soldiers…
The term Residential “Res” Life is a familiar name on many collegiate and university campuses. For the University of Southern Maine’s branch, their goal is to provide “A collaborative, inclusive community that engages, educates, and supports students,” in their quest for higher education and success. Their office is accessible Monday through Friday, 8:00 Am to…
With a student focus ideology, students at The University of Southern Maine spoke their minds about their experiences they have held with the Disability Service Center (DSC). To allow for complete clarity, I first want you to understand what DSC is and what they do as a department on campus. Joanne Benica, Director of Disability Service Center…
By: Ben Reed, Staff Writer Urinetown the Musical, as well as other main stage productions and dance curriculum, feature many talents of its onstage performers. Alongside the student performers, behind the scenes comes the work from helping students foster technique and teaching new combinations to students; much of which is never seen by the audience. Of…
By: Zoe Bernardi, Community Editor Each April, one of the main focuses of the month is the attention and care of the Earth, as April is Earth Month and Friday, Apr. 22 is Earth Day. The attention is spotlighting on the issues of climate change and the shift to a more sustainable way of life….
By: Ben Reed, Staff Writer For a long time, the dynamic between men and mental health has been a rocky one. Socially, men have been emasculated and shamed for expressing their deepest struggles, and are forced into keeping their mental health obstacles a secret. That is a boundary Xavier Harvey is trying to push with his…
By: Zoe Bernardi, Community Editor As we near the end of the semester, the USM Art Gallery begins to put together the Juried Art Show. According to the USM art department webpage the showcase is described as a showcase where, “students across all majors at the University, the Juried Student Exhibition fosters student preparation for professional…
By: Zoe Bernardi, Community Editor The once “same hoodie everyday kinda guy” suddenly took a leap into the fashion world, but with a little bit more of a punch. Jordan Carey graduated in 2019 from Maine College of Art (MECA) with a BFA in Textile and Fashion Design. His senior thesis was the start of…
by: Riley Mayes, Web Editor February 1 marked the beginning of Black History Month, a national celebration that honors the contributions and sacrifices of African Americans who have helped shape the country. Black History Month was established by Carter G. Woodson, an American historian, author, journalist, and founder of the Association for the Study of…
By: Devin Witte, Staff Writer The USM community has been through some difficult times while attempting to continue schooling through a pandemic. Shane Harinxma-Toelg, who is currently the Testing Lead through the Health and Counseling Department for both the Gorham and Portland campus locations. Harinxma-Toelg has just recently graduated this past December with a major…
As you drive down Hanover Street you will first notice the huge and usually busy Bayside Bowl, yet as you look around your eye will catch another interesting sight, a large maroon mural with orange flowers. The building the mural lives on is the small Portland theater: The Apohadion. This theater is one large rectangle,…
This semester has brought a lot of small joys for everyone. From being able to meet people for breakfast in the dining hall, to choosing a seat in a classroom. The joys of meeting new people and reconnecting with old friends. Even studying in the library and inviting people over to hang out. These small…
The holiday season is a mixture of many things: gift exchanges, dinner parties, fresh fallen snow, and “winter wonderland” getting stuck in your head at all hours. It is also the time to give back. Unfortunately a lot of people are not excited about the holiday season, as it might bring up harsh topics and…
Random acts of kindness can be the smallest thing, such as paying it forward at the coffee shop, or complimenting someone on their outfits, or even larger as planting a garden and picking up garbage on the beach. At USM, three new acts of kindness projects have been created this Fall semester. On the Gorham…
As you approach the large green building, the words Urban Farms Fermentory remind you where you are. Just past the bright orange tree that is slowly losing its leaves lays a spread of picnic tables and a white fence. You enter a large space adorned with string lights and dried flowers and plants. Starting in…
Tucked in a small office within Sullivan Sports Complex lays a door adorned with various stickers from many adventures and history of the Outdoor Adventure Board, or OAB. Reborn from the original club called S’more or Southern Maine Outdoor Recreation, which was a 20 year club that was funded by the students per trip and…
By Nex Staples, Staff Writer Camouflaged in the back corner of the Robie Andrews building at USM is the Art Department, its glass framed door that opens the barrier between brick and self expression. A maze of art covered walls greets those entering- printed owls, delicate hands cradling butterflies, and other pieces of all different genres…
By Riley Mayes, Staff Writer At nine o’clock on a chilly September morning, the museum is a hub of energy and excitement as children clamber over play structures and wonder at sea creatures in the aquarium. Bright and colorful, the museum has a little something for everyone — no matter how old you are. On June…