One small step for women; one giant leap for humanity
By: Alyson Peabody, Editor-in-Chief On the list of future plans in her high school yearbook, NASA astronaut Jessica Meir wrote “go for a spacewalk.Read More…
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How are students dealing with tuition costs?
By: Troy Daly, Staff Writer Attending a university is a costly financial and mental balancing act. Students pursuing their education must learn to Read More…
Following the impeachment investigation on President Trump
By: Kate Rogers, News Editor This week, the House of Representatives issued their first subpoena for an impeachment investigation led by House SpeaRead More…
Fun Summer Break Activities to Get Your Mind Off School
The long school year is finally ending, and students are inching closer to summer break. However, if you’re educational career is coming to a close,Read More…
Patriots Tight End Rob Gronkowski Retires at Age 29
By: Cullen McIntyre, Sports Editor News broke Sunday evening that the 29-year-old Patriots Tight End Rob (Robert) Gronkowski had retired from the NRead More…
New England Patriots beat Los Angeles Rams 13-3 in Super Bowl LIII
By: Cullen McIntyre, Sports Editor As the National Football League season came down to its final game, Super Bowl LIII, a familiar team was playing fRead More…
Extraordinary professors receive emeritus status
By: Valerie Kazarian, Staff Writer USM recognizes extraordinary contributions of its employees, usually upon retirement, through awarding the statRead More…
Theater Review: Portland Stage’s Refuge Malja
By Jacob Forbes, Staff Writer Portland Stage is premiering a topical work this fall with Refuge Malja. The play was written by Bess Welden, a MaineRead More…
MovieTalk: Fairy Tales, The Brothers Grimm and Modern Horror
By: Cody Curtis, Staff Writer Since the beginning of October I have written about specific films in the horror genre. Before we press forward nexRead More…
Daily life of a student athlete
By: Cullen McIntyre, Staff Writer Being a college student athlete means balancing a heavier workload of both school and sport responsibilities. AftRead More…
Community engagement through comedy at USM
Azalea Buch, Staff Writer In order to welcome both new and previous students commencing into the second semester here at USM, the Student ActivitieRead More…
A short-lived government shutdown halts progress
Maverick Lynes, Staff Writer The streets of Washington D.C. were quiet the morning of Saturday, Jan. 20 as the U.S. government entered it’s first sRead More…
USM English department professor motivates
By: Ben Theriault, Staff Writer At USM, many students are fortunate to often have access to small classroom environments. This creates an excellentRead More…
USM study abroad office offers opportunities
By: Julie Pike, News Editor In the last few months I’ve travelled to eight different countries, met a plethora of students from around the worldRead More…
TRIO Student Support Services have real impact
By: Mary Ellen Aldrich, Arts & Culture Editor In addition to being exciting, college can sometimes be overwhelming, difficult, scary, and many Read More…
Administrative specialist resilient, hardworker
By: Sarah Tewksbury, Editor-in-Chief Walking into the office of the president at USM visitors are instantaneously greeted by a friendly face. JulieRead More…
Community is found in unlike places in USM
By: River Plouffe Vogel, Sports Editor The University of Southern Maine is a vibrant part of the greater Portland area. Its roots run deep into theRead More…
Food studies program established by USM community
By: Sam Margolin, Staff Writer This January at USM, a new program will be offered as a minor for undergraduate students. The Food Studies Program wRead More…
Sodexo worker with infectious positive attitude
By: Maverick Lynes, Staff Writer If you have been to the Brooks dining hall on the Gorham campus, then you have been in the presence of a genuinelyRead More…
The Free Press will stand by its predecessors
By: Sarah Tewksbury, Editor-in-chief In the last month the Free Press has received requests for information to be removed from published online conRead More…
Student honors fallen marine
Brandon Sodergren is a senior criminology major, member of the wrestling team and a student senator. Before attending USM, Sodergren served in the MarRead More…
Student senate works through budget crisis
Due to low enrollment this year, the amount of student activity fee funds expected to be dispersed this spring will be much less than expected, and inRead More…
You are wrong: That’s March better than February
I’m Thaddeus Moriarty, and you are wrong. Why? Because you think that March is good for anything at all. After a long winter’s passing, full ofRead More…
National Album Review: “The Age of Reason” by Gramatik
The Age of Reason defies standards in electronic music albums featuring 15 dynamic tracks that are rich in innovation and variety.
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