Students and faculty discuss university’s direction in outside meeting
Posted on April 19, 2012 by Dylan Martin in News
About thirty students, alumni and faculty raised questions about the quality of online courses, the University of Southern Maine’s business imperatives and the lack of student involvement in an organized community discussion on the green behind Luther Bonney Thursday afternoon. Though the event was organized by Occupy USM — an offshoot of the Occupy Wall Street movement [...]
Editor positions opening at The Free Press next semester
Posted on April 18, 2012 by Paul Koenig in News
With the majority of editors graduating, you’ll be seeing some new names in The Free Press. One of them could be yours. Working at student newspapers is one of the best ways to get the experience publications and other employers are looking for. And thanks to our recently announced partnership with the Bangor Daily News, your work will be seen by more people and you’ll make important connections with professionals in the field of journalism.
Some faculty accuse committee organizing no-confidence vote of bias
Posted on April 15, 2012 by Noah Hurowitz in News
A faculty vote of no confidence in University of Southern Maine President Selma Botman is tentatively scheduled for the end of this month, but some faculty members have raised concerns over the neutrality of the committee organizing the vote, as well as the process.
Rift develops as faculty take sides for and against Botman
Posted on April 15, 2012 by Noah Hurowitz in News
Members of faculty opposing and supporting University of Southern Maine President Selma Botman have released statements outlining their support for or opposition to voting no confidence in the embattled president.
City of Portland, USM looking to improve annoying intersection near campus
Posted on April 15, 2012 by Noah Hurowitz in News
Whether on foot or by car, crossing the six-way intersection next to the University of southern Maine Portland campus can be time consuming and hazardous. But the city of Portland and USM would like to change that. The Portland City Council held a public meeting in March to discuss the intersection and has contracted a consultant [...]
Between federal and state law, medical marijuana patients caught in vise on campus
Posted on April 13, 2012 by Dylan Martin in News
When Robyn Smith gets a migraine or feels a sharp pain in his neck, he is not allowed to take his medication on campus. University administration have told him there is no way around it. Because even though state law says medical marijuana is legal, which he uses on a daily basis, federal law still considers it a “dangerous drug” with no medical benefits.
Anti-abortion display raises hackles on campus
Posted on April 11, 2012 by Noah Hurowitz in News
A graphic photographic display comparing abortion to genocide is stirring emotions and sparking debates between passersby and activists today at the University of Southern Maine. The Genocide Awareness Project, organized by the Center for Bio-Ethical Reform, is a traveling display that sets up tall signs on college campuses showing graphic images of aborted fetuses.
Anti-abortion group coming to Portland campus Wednesday and Thursday
Posted on April 10, 2012 by Noah Hurowitz in News
An anti-abortion group known for displaying graphic images of holocaust victims and aborted fetuses is coming to campus, while a group of University of Southern Maine students are organizing a carnival to distract from the event.
Chancellor James Page responds to no confidence vote at USM
Posted on April 10, 2012 by Noah Hurowitz in News
University of Maine System Chancellor James Page weighed in Monday on the turmoil surrounding a faculty vote of no confidence in University of Southern Maine President Selma Botman. “I support President Botman’s efforts to address these challenges, and at the same time I take the concerns raised by the Faculty Senate in its recent action [...]
The Free Press teams up with the Bangor Daily News
Posted on April 09, 2012 by USM Free Press in News
The Free Press and the Bangor Daily News have teamed up in a partnership aimed at strengthening and promoting student journalism in Maine. The Free Press has joined the BDN’s media partners program, in which the BDN provides training and web hosting and development services for organizations around the state. Other partners include the the student newspaper at [...]
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