Lacrosse has been taking off across the state and across the country in recent years, and USM isn’t far behind. Last year the men’s varsity lacrosse team got off the ground, and this spring will be the first women’s varsity season. Lacrosse isn’t new to the athletics scene at the University, however. Back in the…
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Task force to address smokers
The legendary Camel logo burns out of sight as the last drag is taken from the cigarette. Casually the butt is tossed aside into the slush where it joins a variety of other now-indistinguishable brands of cigarettes as the student rushes inside to class. While a finished cigarette may be left behind after use, the…
Thefts on Portland Campus
Recent thefts on the Portland campus have led police to issue a warning to students and staff. Some are questioning the level of concern generated by the warning’s call to report suspicious people to the police. The thefts started shortly before Christmas and have continued into the new year. Most of the thefts have targeted…
Log in and check out of class
Attendance is declining in some USM classes and the professors are encouraging the absentees. The University is offering a number of classes over the Internet, allowing students to attend classes without coming to campus. Professors are now able to hold Web classes by posting class notes, assignments, announcements, and quizzes on the Internet as a…