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Muskie School reduces out-of-state tuition
By: Max Lorber, Arts and Culture Editor The Muskie School of Public Service announced a reduction in out-of-state tuition for students enrolling in graduate programs.…
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Letter From the Editor: Young Voter Turnout
By: Dionne Smith, Editor-in-Chief Once again, as history has shown time and time again, the young voter turnout in Maine on Super Tuesday was lower…
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Student senate implements purchase card policy
By: Kate Rogers, News Editor The Student Senate has implemented an official purchase card policy for student organizations in response to a series of issues…
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Maine nonprofit confronts opioid crisis
By: Max Lorber, Arts and Culture Editor The stigma surrounding opioid use disorder is being tactfully challenged with documentary films and public discourse. The Points…
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How many students receive financial aid?
By: Emma J. Walsh, Staff Writer Roughly 85% of full time undergraduate students at USM receive financial aid, according to Jami Jandreau, Director of Financial…
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Letter from the Editor: Learning self care
By: Dionne Smith, Editor-in-Chief “Neurons that fire together, wire together,” is what professor Rikki Miller has been telling me since I had her in PSY…
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Student Communication Board concerned about repeating the past
By: Emma J. Walsh, Staff Writer, and Alyson Peabody, Editor-In-Chief Separation from the Senate has been an on and off issue for The Free Press…
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Student petition saves the Media Studies Lab
By: Cullen McIntyre, Sports Editor President Glenn Cummings confirmed in last week’s Monday Missive that the Media Studies Lab & Production Center would not be…
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Letter from the Editor: Miss Americana: the psychological consequences of being a ‘good girl’
By: Alyson Peabody, Editor-in-Chief Taylor Swift opened up in her documentary Miss Americana about her reluctance to speak up about her political views. Swift broke…
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Be Heart Wise
By: Malinda Scannell, Nurse Practitioner February is Heart Month. It is an important time to Know Your Numbers! Blood pressure, Cholesterol, Blood Sugar, and Body…
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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 course is being…
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Letter from the Editor: Era Yes
By: Alyson Peabody, Editor-in-Chief Of the many notable things from President Trump’s State of the Union address, one thing stood out to me the most:…
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New hire Jared Cash hopes to increase student success
By: Chelsea Marquis, Staff Writer Jared Cash was named USM’s Vice President for Enrollment Management and Marketing on July 1st, 2019 and has been working…
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Question 1 would affect student immunization requirements
By: Amelia Bodge, Staff Writer In March at the polls voters will have to ability to vote either “Yes” or “No” on the following question:…
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American Marketing Association opens USM chapter
By: Emma J. Walsh, Staff Writer The American Marketing Association (AMA) is a national organization with over 300 chapters at universities across the United States.…
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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 received unanimous…
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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 campus.…
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Embrace planning as a process
By: Cristina Kerluke, Academic Support Program Specialist This week’s article is adapted from our Time Management web page. Scheduling enough time for your academics is…
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Letter from the Office of Graduate Studies
By: Office of Graduate Studies Whether you’re a new or returning graduate student, the Office of Graduate Studies wishes you a prosperous and healthy spring…
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2020 Chinese New Year Celebration: The Year of the Rat
By: Brianne Hodgkins, Confucious Institute Program Coordinator The Chinese and American Friendship Association of Maine (CAFAM) and the University of Southern Maine Confucius Institute will…
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Welcome back from the ROCC!
By: Christopher Corson, Collegiate Recovery Program Coordinator, Recovery Oriented Campus Center The ROCC staff and Peers would like to welcome back our students for a…
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Committing to sustainability, one habit at a time
By: Chelsea Malacara, Sustainability Education & Outreach Coordinator Since the end of last semester, the Winter Solstice has passed and a new decade has begun.…
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Resolve to be realistic
By: Lisa Belanger, Director, Health Services Question: According to Time magazine, what tops the list of the most commonly broken New Year’s Resolutions? Answer: Lose…
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Welcome back from Dean of Students
By: Rodney Mondor, USM Dean of Students Welcome Back, Huskies! I hope you had a relaxing break and despite all the recent snow and ice,…
