The people on the bus
Posted on March 21, 2016 by USM Free Press in Perspectives
By Joie Grandbois “The bus? You rode the BUS? Ugh. I could never do that. Doesn’t it smell bad with all those, you know, THOSE people on it?” Wait. Could we clarify what you mean by “those people?” Okay. I confess, I’m playing dumb on purpose here because, yes, I know just what people you mean […]
The Millennials Conscience: Water for ME and the Water Crisis
Posted on March 07, 2016 by USM Free Press in Perspectives
Bryer Sousa During the fall of 2012, that is, my freshman year at the University of Maine, I started as a research assistant to both Professor Barbara Stewart of the Department of Chemistry and chemical engineering doctoral candidate Finley Richmond. My original intentions as a chemistry research assistant were to gain invaluable laboratory experience such […]
Phantom Power Loss
Posted on March 07, 2016 by USM Free Press in Perspectives, Sustainability and ME
By Brian Gordon Your mama probably told you to turn off the lights before you left each room but she probably didn’t tell to unplug the toaster, your cell phone charger, your computer, the TV and the microwave. Turns out leaving all those gadgets plugged in adds up to money and energy wasted, which in […]
LETTER FROM THE EDITOR:
Posted on March 07, 2016 by Krysteana Scribner in Letter From The Editor
The Free Press team has been working hard, both on finding relevant and interesting news topics, as well as consistently posting to our social media platforms. Our team is always looking to have new members and over the past few weeks we’ve gained some amazing new contributors who will be covering Portland’s local music scene. […]
Curmudgeon Chronicle: Letting Go of Fear and Loathing
Posted on March 07, 2016 by USM Free Press in Perspectives
This old grouch may have found a way to be less cranky. I’ve seen the coming of the dawn, my third eye has finally opened and thine name is yoga. Before you laugh me out of print, allow me to explain myself. I’m getting old, I have a giant unkempt red beard, a beer belly […]
Against the Tide
Posted on March 07, 2016 by USM Free Press in Perspectives
Have you ever felt as if you were in a remorseless sea, fighting against a current that seems to be pulling you out faster than you can swim back in? No, this isn’t an article on being depressed- though that one could be written too. It isn’t either a poor sampling of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s […]
Advising Advice
Posted on March 07, 2016 by USM Free Press in Perspectives
Want the Perfect Class Schedule for Fall 2016? by: Pam Edwards, Academic Advisor Priority Registration Advising – How Does it Help? USM prioritizes registration for degree students based on the total number of credits accrued (not including enrolled classes). Meeting with your advisor ensures you progress toward graduation efficiently, meet degree requirements, obtain your PIN […]
Editorial
Posted on March 07, 2016 by Krysteana Scribner in Perspectives
We’re afraid for our country – and especially afraid of the possibility of having current candidates represent our country in a way we believe would be fatal to the majority opinion. Why can’t the citizens of the United States see past the lies of the republican party and the obvious lies of Hillary Clinton? Do […]
Burn the Books: Why We’re Here
Posted on February 29, 2016 by Krysteana Scribner in Perspectives
By Martin Conte “It’s not books you need, it’s some of the things that once were in books… They show the pores in the face of life. The comfortable people want only wax moon faces, poreless, hairless, expressionless.” Fahrenheit 451, 82-83 I am not an early adapter. I have no smartphone. My ipod […]
Curmudgeon Chronicle
Posted on February 29, 2016 by USM Free Press in Perspectives
By Brian Gordon $10.10 The March of gentrification moves on with the opening of new restaurants and breweries every few weeks in Portland. Are any poor college kids excited? Yeah me either. I can’t afford them. While I enjoy beer much more than the next guy, I can’t choke down a 12 oz. beer for […]
