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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.” On October 18, NASA astronauts Christina … Read More
By: Troy Daly, Staff Writer Attending a university is a costly financial and mental balancing act. Students pursuing their education must learn to manage time working, socializing and take care … Read More
By: Kate Rogers, News Editor This week, the House of Representatives issued their first subpoena for an impeachment investigation led by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on President Trump. The investigation … Read More
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, this may be one of … Read More
By: Cullen McIntyre, Sports Editor News broke Sunday evening that the 29-year-old Patriots Tight End Rob (Robert) Gronkowski had retired from the National Football League after his ninth season. Best … Read More
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 for the third year in … Read More
By: Valerie Kazarian, Staff Writer USM recognizes extraordinary contributions of its employees, usually upon retirement, through awarding the status of emeritus. At least fifteen years of service, contributions to a field … Read More
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 Maine-based playwright who collaborated with … Read More
By: Cody Curtis, Staff Writer Since the beginning of October I have written about specific films in the horror genre. Before we press forward next week with another terrifying movie, … Read More
By: Cullen McIntyre, Staff Writer Being a college student athlete means balancing a heavier workload of both school and sport responsibilities. After speaking to two student athletes, Alexandria Allain (First … Read More
Azalea Buch, Staff Writer In order to welcome both new and previous students commencing into the second semester here at USM, the Student Activities Board presented a Live Comedy night … Read More
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 shutdown in five years. This shutdown … Read More
By: Ben Theriault, Staff Writer At USM, many students are fortunate to often have access to small classroom environments. This creates an excellent opportunity for the student body and faculty … Read More
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 world, and had once in a lifetime … Read More
By: Mary Ellen Aldrich, Arts & Culture Editor In addition to being exciting, college can sometimes be overwhelming, difficult, scary, and many other things. The one thing that is guaranteed … Read More
By: Sarah Tewksbury, Editor-in-Chief Walking into the office of the president at USM visitors are instantaneously greeted by a friendly face. Julie Costanzo, the administrative specialist in the office, sits … Read More
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 the city, making it a … Read More
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 was created after consultants Professor … Read More
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 genuinely caring and … Read More
By: Sarah Tewksbury, Editor-in-chief In the last month the Free Press has received requests for information to be removed from published online content. In both cases, USM alumni directly contacted … Read More
Brandon Sodergren is a senior criminology major, member of the wrestling team and a student senator. Before attending USM, Sodergren served in the Marines for six years beginning in 2006, … Read More
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 in the past week, … Read More
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 of holidays and holy days, … Read More
The Age of Reason defies standards in electronic music albums featuring 15 dynamic tracks that are rich in innovation and variety. The Slovenian born DJ Gramatik, whose real name is … Read More
