Huskies topple Suffolk 5-2 on Senior Day
By: Cullen McIntyre, Sports Editor The Women’s Ice Hockey team put five goals past Suffolk in an emphatic 5-2 victory over Suffolk University. ThRead More…
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Manage your mindset
By: Paul Dexter, Director of Academic Retention Initiatives & Cristina Kerluke, Learning Commons Academic Support Program Specialist Our weeklRead More…
Bachelor Nation Invades Gorham
By: Abigail Nelson, Community Editor Pilot Pete may not have stolen Hannah Brown’s heart in season 15 of the Bachelorette, but he stole ours. NowRead More…
Thriving collection catalogs history
By: Max Lorber, Arts and Culture Editor Through two sets of secure doorways, the second requiring a visitor to be buzzed in by a staff member is thRead More…
History professor celebrates Maine bicentennial with new course
By: Kate Rogers, News Editor 2020 is Maine’s bicentennial year. In celebration, USM is offering its first-ever Maine Art History course. The courRead More…
Men’s Basketball grab late 80-78 win over UMass Boston
By: Cullen McIntyre, Sports Editor Men’s Basketball sealed a late victory in the closing moments of the game against the University of MassachuseRead More…
Alumni Creative’s Career Blossoms
By: Max Lorber, Arts and Culture Editor After graduating last spring from USM, Belle Fall has strived to carve a place for herself as a professionaRead More…
Trustees give unanimous support to biggest transformative project in USM history
By: Asha Tompkins, Staff Writer A $100 million construction plan for a career and student center and residence hall on Portland campus has receivedRead More…
Letter from the Editor: Advertisements, not endorsements
By: Alyson Peabody, Editor-in-Chief Though our name lines the top edges, The Free Press does not own the kiosks that house our newspapers on campusRead More…
Remembering Kobe Bryant
By: Cullen McIntyre, Sports Editor Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter Gianna “Gigi” Maria-Onore Bryant along with seven other passengers diedRead More…
MovieTalk: 1917
By: Ryan Farrell, Staff Writer A late contender to the 2020 film awards season is Sam Mendes’ “1917”, a period piece that takes place during Read More…
Faces of Us: Bridget Conlogue
By: Lillian Lema, Staff Writer Many unique and talented artists have walked through the halls of USM where they were able to explore their passionsRead More…
Welcome back from President Glenn Cummings
Glen Cummings, USM President Welcome back As we begin a new semester and a new decade, I welcome you back to the University of Southern Maine.Read More…
Husky Hero of the Week: Cam Labrie
By: Cullen McIntyre, Sports Editor Cam Labrie, of the Men’s Indoor Track & Field team is sprinting into his final season with the Huskies. Read More…
It’s finals season
Lizzy Boudah, Staff Writer When the holidays come around, students find themselves scrambling for not only finances, but for finals as well. This tRead More…
Faces of Us: Stacy Stewart
By: Lillian Lema, Staff Writer The Career & Employment Hub at USM has a unique team of advisors that help students and alumni gain experience iRead More…
Exhibition honors Wabanaki history
By: Jordyn Tibbetts, Guest Writer The Maine Historical Society’s, “Holding up the Sky”, artwork captures a cross-cultural view of Wabanaki ArRead More…
Plans for new Portland student center, residence hall in the works
By: Chelsea Marquis, Staff Writer After several years of planning, USM now has funding to construct a new 550 bed residence hall and student centerRead More…
Intramural sports offer friendly competition on campus
By: Cullen McIntyre, Sports Editor Intramural sports at USM is a place for students, on-campus or commuting, to come together for a relaxed and comRead More…
Where are they now?
By: Zoe Bernardi, Community Editor It’s 1983. Microsoft Word is a new invention. President Ronald Reagan is serving in office. Ed Barks graduatedRead More…
MovieTalk: Jojo Rabbit
By: Ryan Farrell, Staff Writer Taika Waititi’s controversial satire is finally showing in the Portland area. This colorfully dark comedy shows thRead More…
Inedible items found in food at Brooks dining hall
By: Cullen McIntyre, Sports Editor Numerous reports of inedible items being found in food at Brooks Dining Hall in Gorham has spurred controversy aRead More…
Student researches pollution in Casco Bay
By: Emma J. Walsh, Staff Writer This past summer, USM senior Tyler Walsh, 24, interned with the Casco Bay Estuary Partnership (CBEP). The internshiRead More…
Taking anxiety by the reins
By: Lizzy Boudah, Staff Writer It is no doubt that students in college may face the struggle of having emotional setbacks. In 2013, the American PsRead More…