Category: Features

Name: April Mulkern Age: 22 Major: Media studies/theatre Hometown: Biddeford, ME What brought you to the area – what do you think of it? Basically Portland is one of the most perfect cities I’ve ever been to. I think its slowly metemorphisizing into a really great arts community.

Where are you from? I was born in Concord, MA, but I was raised in Sanford, ME. What brought you to the area? What do you think of it? My family moved here when I was four. I like Maine in the summer, but the winters could be a little shorter. Why did you choose…

“I think all states should follow. It’s not the government’s place to decide who is allowed to marry who and to force their moral beliefs on others.” “Yes, I definately think other states should follow Massachusetts’ lead.

Anna Blice Age: 23 Major: Undeclared Hometown: Stafford, VA What brought you to the area and what do you think of it? My job as a Sign Language Interpreter at the Governor Baxter School for the Deaf brought me to Maine. I love it here.

What brought you to the area- what do you think of it? I knew that I wanted to stay in the Portland area because of my community involvement here. Why did you choose USM? I wanted a school where I could go part-time, be involved with the school, and still continue with my involvement in…

What brought you to the area? “What do you think of it? I’ve lived here all my life. I like it here, except it’s too cold!” Why did you choose USM? “So I could live at home.” What would you do to make life better for the USM student? “I don’t have any immediate complaints.

What brought you to the area? “I moved to Maine after my senior year of high school when my dad was transferred here.” Why did you choose USM? “Because I love it up here and I want to stay in Maine.” What would you do to make life better for the USM student? “Have more…

Jessica M. Manzo Age: 19 Major: Undeclared Hometown: Millinocket, Maine What brought you to the area – what do you think of it ? The city of Portland. Coming from a small town I wanted to live close to a city for a change. I think the area is exciting because there is always something…

Internationally known author to lecture on academic equality Peggy McIntosh, an internationally recognized author and consultant, will be giving a free lecture in 301 Bailey Hall on Thursday, Oct. 16 at 4:30 p.m. The topic of the lecture is “How Privileged Systems Undermine U.

Issue 4 Sept. 29 On page 5 at the end of the senate update it was stated that the PumpkinFest will take place at Camp Sunshine on Oct. 25. The Pumpkinfest will benefit Camp Sunshine but be held at Deering Oaks Park on Oct. 25 The Free Press aims for accuracy in all areas of…

Sept. 24 There was a report of harassment and possible stalking on the Gorham campus. The case is under investigation. Sept. 26 Michael McQuade, 19, of Gorham, was issued a summons to court by USM for criminal mischief. He has been charged with setting off a fire extinguisher in Philippi Hall.

Name: Conor McCormick Age: 21 Major: Business Hometown: Newburyport, Mass What brought you to the are – what do you think of it? The cost of school and I have family around here. Why did you choose USM? The cost is just right because I am paying for school myself.

Ross Kearney Senior Philosophy Yes, I share files, the companies are legally justified but when they bust a 12 year old girl it becomes a joke. Travis Bellmare Junior Philosophy I don’t share the files, but I do download files.

Name: Alex Baltas Age: 19 Major: Communications From: Westbrook, ME What brought you to this area; what do you think of it? I grew up in the area. It’s a nice local area to have fun. Why did you choose USM? To receive my education close to home. What would you do to make life…

USM honored in Princeton Review guidebook USM has been named one of the Princeton Review’s “135 Great Schools to Consider” in the first issue of that publication. The survey of the northeast includes 547 schools in Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New York and New Jersey.

Name: Roy Weymouth Age: 20 Major: Industrial technology Where are you from? Winthrop, ME What brought you to the area, and what do you think of it? School. I am still getting familiar to it, but I think that once I am I will like it. Why did you choose USM? The majors offered.

The first meeting of the Senate convened in Portland last week at 11 Baxter Blvd. at 7 p.m. This week’s meeting will take place in Gorham at the same time in the Presidential Dining room, which is adjacent to the Brooks Student Center cafeteria. All students are encouraged to attend any and all Student Senate…

July 14 An unattended car rolled down Bedford St. struck a crosswalk barrel and then proceeded to jump the curb crashing into a telephone pole. The aged vehicle did not fare well appearing to be totaled. July 23 Michael Sanzoterra, 27, is wanted in Jefferson City, Mo.

Nurses on the run The first round of Fast Track nursing students graduated Aug. 22 with a B.A. of Science in Nursing. The Fast Track Nursing Program is a 15 month degree program designed to speed students holding degrees unrelated to nursing through their schooling.

Where are you from? Montreal, Quebec. What brought you to USM? I am part of an exchange program with Montreal University and USM. Montreal does not have a nursing program with hands on practicuum. What would you do to make life better at USM? I have only been here two weeks, so I really do…

The fourth annual Husky Fest was meant to be an outdoor celebration, but when dark rain clouds advanced last Thursday morning, planners were forced to move the whole welcome-back event inside the Woodbury Campus Center in Portland. “I have so much more gray hair after yesterday” said Chris O’Connor, Assistant to the Dean of Student…

One of my favorite teachers over the years has been my canoe. As I paddle along I ponder the very long and wonderful history of this craft. That gets me asking questions about Native Americans, who, in turn, make me wonder about rivers as historic roads or trails.

Astronomy shows possibilities… you have the power of choice! Charlie Gould’s Planet Digest

This week meet Anthony Pergola, who wants to visit the family’s home town in Italy or say “Eh?” in Toronto