Sweeney: how we dispose is a form off voting: cast your vote with sustainable living
Posted on November 06, 2013 by USM Free Press in Sustainability and ME
It’s that time of year again. Election day is upon us. Decisions need to be made, and it is up to us to make them. Some of us discuss and debate and offer our opinions. Some are quiet on the subject. In the end, what we say doesn’t matter all that much; it’s what we […]
Corrections: Oct. 28, Issue 07
Posted on November 06, 2013 by USM Free Press in Corrections
In the story, “Cutler proposes reform in higher education,” we reported that Cutler’s speech was in 2009 in which he was asked to speak about his work in China. The speech was in 2008, and he was asked to speak about Maine’s place in a changing world and America. In “Missing keys trigger a rise […]
Our opinion: yes on 1 is in the best interest of students
Posted on November 06, 2013 by alexandervandintel in Our Opinion
Marijuana legalization is good for Portland and good for students. Marijuana penalties are notoriously harsh on most anyone, but they’re especially hard on students. More than 85 percent of first-time students at USM receive some kind of financial aid; college is expensive and almost necessary to secure a well-paying job in the 21st century. Here’s […]
Unregulated drug imports not worth it: Maine’s new drug import bill is too dangerous
Posted on November 04, 2013 by Bryan Bonin in Legally Maine, Perspectives
A first-in-nation law that allows prescription drug imports will risk Mainers’ lives, as it puts the drugs beyond the reach of FDA regulations. Maine has become the first state in the nation to allow individuals to purchase prescription drugs abroad in a new law which passed in June without the signature of Governor LePage. The […]
Theft reveals student safety as key USM priority
Posted on October 28, 2013 by USM Free Press in On the newes, Perspectives
Within hours of learning about the theft of master keys on Tuesday, the Department of Facilities Management implemented a rapid response to address potential security issues on campus. First, facilities identified and replaced the highest priority lock-changes to protect residential students’ safety and belongings. Then, they worked on areas of the university containing confidential and […]
Vote yes on two: it’s a yes for U.
Posted on October 28, 2013 by USM Free Press in Election Selection
We have the chance to make a meaningful difference here at USM on Nov. 5. This opportunity involves everyone going to the polls and voting for Question 2, a bond issue that will grant the UMaine system $15.5 million toward science, technology, engineering and math lab and classroom upgrades. Of this $15.5 million, USM will […]
Bonin: bike law trumps basic rights
Posted on October 28, 2013 by USM Free Press in Perspectives
The positive aspects of Maine’s new bicycle law, which promote safer cycling, are overshadowed by serious flaws in its construction. The new safety laws are at the expense of motorists’ rights. This new bicycle law requires motorists to prove their innocence in any collision with a cyclist that results in physical injury, regardless of the […]
Lajoie: Sneaky tactics hurt the U.S.
Posted on October 28, 2013 by USM Free Press in Perspectives, The Pickle Jar
The United States has recently come under fire from states around the world for shady intelligence gathering policies. While U.S. chief intelligence officials argue that these surveillance programs are necessary to maintain national security and the White House continues to dismiss the charges as nothing out of the ordinary, it is becoming increasingly clear that […]
LePage insults Mainers by reviving Romney gaff
Posted on October 28, 2013 by USM Free Press in Our Opinion
LePage is bringing back a failed strategy with his latest inflammatory comment. “About 47 percent of Mainers don’t work.” That’s what the governor said to a Maine women’s group at a conference last week. In case you were wondering, LePage is wrong. A minute’s research will show anyone that LePage didn’t get his information from […]
NFL needs more than rules to fix concussion epidemic
Posted on October 23, 2013 by USM Free Press in Perspectives
For years, the NFL has downplayed the issue of the concussions its players suffer by merely adding stricter penalties. These penalties apply to acts such as tackling other players by their heads, deliberate helmet to helmet contact and late hits on players after the play has well ended, but NFL fans across the U.S. are […]
