Category: News

Sheera LaBelle, R.N. University Health Services Kristie Green Alive Editor Can’t Sleep? Nothing is more frustrating than not being able to sleep. Tossing and turning.…

Although popular diet trends over the last few years have been swinging towards “healthier” foods, on campus another trend is prevailing: fast and cheap. “Decent…

Editor’s note: We decided to include the following story despite the fact it occurred off campus. We believe this issue effects the entire community. We…

While most of us are looking forward to much-needed time off during spring break, some students will be heading south to volunteer their time for…

Teresa LaFromboise, a counseling psychologist concerned with stress-related problems of ethnic minority groups, came to the University last week to address bicultural issues concerning Native…

Look out lawbreakers and recreation lovers. Starting in the fall of 2001, the University will be collecting higher fees for parking and recreation, and will…

A psychology professor accused of violating federal guidelines may be allowed to resume his research on students as soon as early April, according to a…

University of Maine system officials soon expect a monetary settlement to resolve a system-wide gender equity problem. However, a settlement is unlikely to end the…

Despite an estimated $527,000 shortfall, the Division of Student Development expects to break even by the end of the year. The bulk of the budget…

Several USM students can expect a refund from a very unlikely source. After a long battle between University Health Services and one of the nation’s…

At age 20, Tabitha Peppin gets paid to travel, drive Humvees, and go to school. She is in the Army Reserves. “Joining the reserves really…

A photo essay

After hearing stories about the incredibly challenging, rewarding, and often dangerous task of walking the Appalachian Trail, Casey Heard began packing. Months of hiking up…

THIS WEEK’S PICKS: tuesday Open poetry reading led by Portland poet Jay Davis, 8:30 p.m., Free Street Taverna, 128 Free St., Portland. 21-plus, 774-1114. wednesday…

A photo essay

Mark Streeter, an undeclared freshman, woke up early with four numbers on his mind: 4 – 8 – 0 – 0. It was early and…

10$/hr GUARANTEED Work on campus F/T or P/T for as little as 5-10hrs/wk or as many as 40 hrs/wk. Be your own boss. Create your…

Compared with years of (some) surly professors, nonexistent parking, and ARAMARK food, taking 30 seconds to fill out a one-page form doesn’t seem like much…

Kit Carson Ninth-year student Where are you from? Lake Tahoe. I live in Gorham with my son. He’s 14 years old. What is it like…

Sheera LaBelle, R.N University Health Services Mini Relaxation Exercises Mini relaxation exercises are focused breathing techniques, which can help to reduce anxiety and tension immediately.…

Senior forward Amanda Kimball (Arundel, ME), sophomore center Kara Crockett (Glenburn, ME) and freshman guard Meg Cressler (Appleton, ME) of the Huskies women’s basketball team…

“We did 15 piercings last week,” said Jasin Chapman, owner of Bad Seed Piercing in downtown Portland. “Three punks, two from Boston and two weight…

University officials have suspended the research of a psychology professor found in violation of federal guidelines regarding his study of human subjects. The Psychology Department…

Editor’s Note The following story is delivered in a format atypical to sports news. A few weeks ago, several members of the USM women’s ice…