What it Means for America By Elizabeth Hildebrandt | News Editor With the election results for the most part complete, we now have a good look at what the 2024 electoral map for Maine looks like. For the presidential race, at 52.1%, Harris won the popular vote for Maine, which is a 1% decrease from…
Category: Politics on Campus
Senator Angus King and the rising cost of living in Maine
By Chris Tiner | Co-Editor-in-Chief You see it every time you grab groceries or go shopping. People all across Maine are feeling a squeeze on their wallets, and this is especially felt by young people who are preparing to, or just have, enter the workforce. Expenses quickly start to add up, from rent to paying…
Global stakes with local ties
Diverse perspectives on the election and foreign policy, Oct. 24 By Caraline Squires | Staff Writer As the election grows closer, local conversations about what foreign policies will mean for Maines and our daily lives are of the utmost importance. Join the World Affairs Council of Maine and the Muskie School of Public Service…
Politics put simply
Candidates and ballot questions By Caraline Squires | Staff Writer This Nov. 5 Maine residents will vote for: United States President United States Maine Senator. United States Representative Congressional District 1 and 2 (district depends on the address used for voter registration). Maine State Senator (district depends on the address used for voter registration). Maine…
Think piece on upcoming 2024 Elections
By Naima Oyrem | Staff Writer As we approach the 2024 elections, one demographic stands out for its potential to reshape the political landscape: college students. With their unique perspectives and experiences, this group is not just a voting bloc; they are a force for change that could redefine traditional political engagement. The Landscape of…
Getting to the Source
GA High School Shooting and What you Need to Know By Elizabeth Smith, Web Editor On September 4 at 10:23 am, Barrow County Sheriff’s Office received alerts from local Apalachee High School in Winder, GA about an on-site active shooter. The 14-year-old shooter, Colt Gray, opened fire at the school Wednesday morning, taking the lives…
Politics Put Simply
Election Season is Ramping up in Maine By Caraline Squires | Staff Writer For many young voters at USM, this year’s 2024 election is the first time we will use our voices to vote for the President of the United States. If you’re anything like me, you feel confused and overwhelmed, or you’re nothing like…
Palestine Today Event
By: McKinley Braley, Contributor On Monday, April 22nd, small communities of Maine gathered in the Talbot Lecture Hall for a discussion on the current state of “Palestine Today”. This event was organized by the USM Criminology Department and Maine Students for Palestine and was an extension of an earlier discussion in November. The four presenters…
Walking on the Left
Portland, Maine had the opportunity to see Maine’s current Governor Janet Mills, who is seeking a second term, face off against former Governor Paul LePage, attempting for his third term, in the last gubernatorial debate until November’s election. On Thursday, October 27th, 2022, the two candidates and a large audience gathered at the Holiday Inn…
Walking on the Right
“Inspiring today. Transforming tomorrow.” This is a sentiment that radiates truth with the Maine State Chamber of Commerce. On October 27, 2022 they held a forum for the Gubernatorial Debate between incumbent Governor Janet Mills and rival candidate Paul LePage. This forum saw President of the chamber, Dana Connors welcome everyone to this event that…
University Politics 101: take it before they cut it
Physics not cut but still on the table Headlines across the state last week led with news that USM officials had announced a plan to cut its physics major, but the document that had led to public outcry from the community, faculty and students over the decision, Provost Michael Stevenson made clear, was never…
Libertarians gauge support of starting campus group
Students that attended Husky Fest last Thursday might have noticed that Jeff Sickel, a senior accounting major, was talking to his fellow students about politics. Sickel said he was at Husky Fest because he believed many students were looking for “a voice outside the political establishment” and believed he could be a voice to an…