Let’s Talk About It: Body shaming starts young, but it doesn’t have to
Posted on April 18, 2017 by USM Free Press in Perspectives
By: Johnna Ossie, News Editor This morning I saw an article from the Portland Press Herald about a student at King Middle School (KMS). She and her classmates broke the school’s dress code on purpose after “a teacher asked Molly and another girl to stand up and measure their clothes [in front of other students]. […]
Woodbury due for an upgrade
Posted on April 18, 2017 by USM Free Press in Perspectives
By: Dionne Smith, Free Press Staff Woodbury is due for an upgrade. The Portland Campus is the main campus for commuter students, yet despite this it lacks options for food. The store in Luther Bonney is perfect for its size and location. Woodbury is larger and offers more than ready-made food, but it could still […]
Our Opinion: Communication is key
Posted on April 14, 2017 by USM Free Press in Perspectives
By: Editorial Board As students who, for the most part, grew up with access to the internet, we’re used to its instantaneity, how one comment on an article or post can spark seemingly endless discussions. When you see a comment you disagree with, you can respond in a minute, perhaps even in seconds, tapping away […]
Staff Musings: Spring broke
Posted on April 11, 2017 by USM Free Press in Perspectives
By: Dionne Smith, Free Press Staff The traditional thought of spring break, as portrayed in media, is one week of endless parties with people you don’t know and getting into trouble. For an introvert like myself, the party was in a video game and the trouble was taking some extra snacks when no one knew. […]
Sustainability & ME: Changing values in a changing climate
Posted on April 11, 2017 by USM Free Press in Perspectives
By: Abram Marr, Contributor All governmental administrations have their faults. We sometimes see that we are not properly represented, and sometimes the administration contradicts itself. Currently the official webpage of the White House states that “protecting clean air and clean water, conserving our natural habitats, and preserving our natural reserves and resources will remain a […]
Letter to Editor: Response to gun on campus article
Posted on April 11, 2017 by USM Free Press in Perspectives
By: Jason Parker, Transfer Student The debate over campus carry of firearms has now been framed by Professor Dusan Bjelic as a safety issue with Muslims and immigrants on one side and white students on the other. This is a narrow-minded and dangerously bigoted point of view, as lawfully carrying a firearm is a right […]
Advising Advice: USM Strengths is going strong since 2013
Posted on April 11, 2017 by USM Free Press in Perspectives
By: Jen Hart, USM Strengths Coordinator and Academic Advisor With over 3,300 participants, the Strengths@USM Program connects students, faculty and staff with a greater understanding of their natural talents and strengths. The program is in its fourth year and is making a positive impact on the USM community. Taking the StrengthsFinder assessment is the first step […]
Let’s Talk About It: Some things take time
Posted on April 11, 2017 by USM Free Press in Perspectives
By: Johnna Ossie, News Editor I’ve been thinking about how sometimes trying to heal is so painstakingly slow that I barely notice it happening. Sometimes it feels like for every two steps forward I take 10 steps back, and that I’m always trying to catch up with myself. And I’ve been thinking about this quote […]
Advising advice column: creative study spaces
Posted on March 18, 2017 by USM Free Press in Perspectives
Megan Wright, Academic Advisor Remember when you were a child and you built a fort in the living room or your bedroom? You grabbed blankets off every bed and created caves, castles and dungeons for you and your toys. Having those creative spaces just for you to escape to and let your imagination run wild […]
Let’s Talk About It: You don’t have to do it alone
Posted on March 18, 2017 by USM Free Press in Perspectives
By Johnna Ossie, News Editor Months ago I wrote a column about radical vulnerability, and while in theory I knew and truly believed that being vulnerable is one of the most radical things we can do, I have to admit I haven’t always followed my own advice. I grew up in a conservative household, and […]