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 Psychological Association wrote that, in … Read More
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@Umemeportland garners massive student support
By: Zoe Bernardi, Community Editor @Umemeportland is the most well known and active student-run meme account for USM. The Instagram account has over 1,200 followers and almost 200 memes that … Read More
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 a loud voice belting from … Read More
Protestors march against ICE in Portland
By: Amelia Bodge, Staff Writer The opening of a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement office in One City Center in Portland promotes activists to hold demonstrations in protest on October … Read More
End the Violations: Part Two
By: Alyson Peabody, Editor-In-Chief Last Monday, my letter introduced issues affecting the Free Press and my life outside of the paper. Shortly after the letter went live, I received a … Read More
7-foot-6 Tacko Fall brings unique talent to Portland
By: Cullen McIntyre, Sports Editor Basketball fans in Portland are getting a once in a lifetime experience this season, as 7-foot-6 center Tacko Fall joins the team on a two-way … Read More
Letter From the Editor: End the violations
By: Alyson Peabody, Editor-in-Chief Acts of intimidation from USM employees toward student leaders will not be tolerated. There are 256 documented purchase order violations and several folders containing intimidating emails … Read More
Faces of US: Bhan Karam
By: Lillian Lema, Staff Writer The United States has been known as the home of the brave and land of the free. However, the journey to be part of this … Read 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-hand record shop for WMPG’s 24th annual … Read More
Emergency protocols for students on campus
Byline: Emma J. Walsh, Staff Writer The recent power outage brings forth options for students on how to deal with emergency situations on campus. On Thursday October 17th, A windstorm … Read 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 be said about Slevin and … Read 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 walkway leading to the USM Art Gallery … Read More
Anti-Racist Action Network discusses the University of Everyone
By: Alyson Peabody, Editor-in-Chief Lillian Lema, Staff Writer At an Oct 8 public forum sponsored by the Anti-Racist Action Network, members of the USM community came together to discuss how … Read More
Power returns to Gorham after students told to go home
By: Kate Rogers, Staff Writer After a storm left roughly 200,000 Mainers without power on Wednesday night, many are still without power or internet service. According to the Press Herald, … Read More
From crutches to the court
By: Cullen McIntyre, Sports Editor Suffering an injury is a nightmare for all athletes. For student-athletes, it’s something that can affect them in their classes as well as in their … Read More
Practice, practice, practice
By: Paul Dexter, Director of Academic Retention Initiatives Think about one of your skills. It may be associated with a hobby, a passion, or professional talent. It could be anything: … Read More
Where’s Glenn?
By: Zoe Bernardi, Community Editor President Cumming’s October Schedule OCTOBER: Week of October 7 Arctic Assembly Meeting, Reykjavik, Iceland President Cummings is leading a delegation of faculty, staff and students … Read 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 founded Sun Tiki Studios … Read More
#METOO at Maine Women’s Summit on economic security
By: Kate Rogers, News Editor The fourth Maine Women’s Summit on Economic Security was held in Augusta on Wednesday, October 2. The Maine Women’s Lobby collaborated with the Me Too … Read More
New campus center to replace Woodbury next year
By: Amelia Bodge, Staff Writer Last week most functions that were previously housed in the Woodbury Campus Center were relocated and meal alternatives were made available. The food pantry has … Read More
Cullen’s Column: Professional Soccer in Portland would bring an atmosphere like no other
By: Cullen McIntyre, Sports Editor The beautiful game may be on its way to Portland, according to the Portland Press Herald. Professional soccer has not made an appearance in Portland … Read More
A day in the life of Kallee Gallant
By: Zoe Bernardi, Community Editor Imagine working three jobs, being a triple major in mechanical engineering, physics, and pure mathematics, attending 18 hours of ballet practice plus doing homework, eating … 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 collection of photography is on … Read More
Dr. Robert Sanford appointed to Board of Environmental Protection
By: Kate Rogers, News Editor Dr. Robert Sanford, the Chair of the Environmental Science & Policy Department at USM, was nominated and chosen by Governor Janet Mills for the Maine … Read More