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President Clinton headlines Democratic rally at SMCC
Clinton called on Democrats to dig in and get involved as the November election looms.
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USM students, Lady Gaga speak against ‘don’t ask’ policy at Portland rally
Student body president Ashley Willems-Phaneuf found herself in an unlikely position last Monday: opening for Lady Gaga. The Grammy-winning pop star was in town to…
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Alumni association holding $6,000 tuition raffle
The alumni association is raffling off a free year of tuition. “For the price of two Starbucks coffees, you could win $6,000 to cover your…
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Fund available to residential students
Did you ever wonder where the money from returnables at USM go? Well if you live on campus, then it could be yours. Last spring,…
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Behind closed doors
A look inside the Student Conduct Committee: The community group with the power to dole out punishments — and grant pardons — to students accused of defying community standards.
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Preacher issued trespassing order
Students won’t be seeing Brother Terry, the preacher who has been the cause of a few complaints stemming from the volume of his sermons, anytime…
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Counseling Services doing more with less
A new program at USM aims to draw out at-risk students and get them the help they need — before it’s too late.
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Q & A with Aleksandra Derikonja
Aleksandra Derikonja, senior economics major, was the first runner-up in the Miss United States Pageant in Las Vegas last July. Aleksandra’s platform was the American…
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Lady Gaga to speak at ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ rally in Deering Oaks Park
Pop artist Lady Gaga said Sunday she will be speaking at a rally for the repeal of the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” law Monday at…
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USM to change wording on fee increases
USM is planning to revise language in its tuition policy that states the school could change tuition rates and fees “anytime,” according to Chief Financial…
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Where to find help if you’re depressed
If you’re depressed or feeling desperate, here are some options to get the help you need. Student Health Services at USM For appointments call 207-780-4050…
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Preachers create disturbances for some on campus
A balding man in a grey suit and brown tie, waving a Bible on the lawn behind Luther Bonney Hall last Wednesday, shouted reasons why…
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Education professor, known for dedication to literacy, dies at 66
Henry C. Amoroso Jr., of Gorham, an associate professor emeritus of education at USM, passed away at 1:30 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 10 at the…
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Gorham planning board votes against Greek ban
The Gorham town planning board on Monday voted against the adoption of a proposed land use and development code that would prohibit the development of…
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Student travels far for no more than a grand
Brian Spigel wants to take you on an adventure — for no more than $1,000. Spigel, a senior English major, recently returned to school after…
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USM research team finds success at sea
A group of USM students and faculty set sail for the Gulf of Mexico, on a mission to test the long term effect of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill on the health of whales and their prey species. The team saw its more successful stretch last week.
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Hot dog vendor sets up shop on Portland campus
Students looking for a quick meal between Portland classes now have an alternative to Aramark. Phil McBride, a local hot dog vendor, set up his…
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USM puts dent in backlog of deferred maintenance
Ever wonder why the second floor of Payson Smith Hall had lockers? So did university officials. “They were here when I first started 30 years…
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Organic garden project sprouts new interest
The organizers of USM’s newly-built community garden are planning for the winter season after finishing up their first summer at the site of USM’s former…
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Contract spells out terms of Forhan’s resignation
The document sheds light on her compensation, details of her future at USM, and explains what she is allowed to say about the year she served as provost.
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New deans take reign of colleges
The move is the latest step of the restructuring process that officials say will strengthen academics while saving money at the administrative level.
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UPATED: USM braces for Hurricane Earl
Facilities Management has procured emergency generators and residence hall employees are preparing for the possibility that Gorham dorm residents will have to be evacuated to the Brooks Student Center.
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USM Police Department changes name, still looking for new chief
More than four months after USM’s Chief of Police Lisa Beecher retired, the university is starting a search for her replacement. But there are more…
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Where does your transportation fee go?
Few students realize that the transportation fee also subsidizes discounts on Portland’s public transportation system.
