Despite a less than enthusiastic reception from students this fall, the USM branch of…
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Faculty contract settlement may be in sight
There are 34 articles in the University of Maine faculty’s last, expired contract, but…
USM cripples all STEM programs by phasing out physics degree
My name is Derick Arel; I’ve been a full time student of the University…
USM President Theo Kalikow’s solutions aren’t creative enough
When President Kalikow retires next year, the Board of Trustees should appoint me as…
Our Opinion: Cutting physics is not the answer for USM
Last Thursday’s announcement that the physics department will be cut due to low enrollment…
Shelley: New “Teach” documentary is pure propaganda for the corporate-driven war on education
Last Friday night I watched Davis Guggenheim’s new “documentary,” Teach, which was broadcast in…
In brief
Gas leak makes for delays The area of Bedford Street connecting to the USM…
USM fall enrollment drops four to six percent
USM’s admissions office projects that enrollment for the fall 2013 semester will drop four…
New student space opens at USM after Gorham stores consolidate
The early bird gets the worm. Or, in this case, a few new breakfast…
Tensions over cuts linger into new semester at USM
After the university cut over $5 million last year, the administration and many faculty…
Syria strike or education – where to spend U.S. dollars?
For two years now, horrific images from a brutal civil war in Syria, have…
Our Opinion: Student Life a bright spot at USM
Even though in recent months USM has lost manpower and some serious cash, welcome…
USM students take a bite of Portland
This past Thursday students were offered to get a taste of Portland, and they…
Local Top 5: Places your conversations are being overheard
By Courtney Aldrich The fall semester has begun. The campus is suddenly cluttered again,…
Photos of the week
USM student campaigns for Congress
Isaac Misiuk, a second-year political science major at USM and now a contender for…
President Obama’s education proposal could leave USM wanting more
A plan proposed by President Obama last week could affect how much federal financial…
USM’s President Kalikow will stay on for another year
This summer USM President Theo Kalikow announced that she will stay in her post…
Welcome from USM President Theo Kalikow
Dear Students: Welcome to USM! Whether you are new or returning, we are glad…
Welcome from Student Body President Kelsea Dunham
Dear Huskies, First of all, welcome! I hope you all had fun and productive…
From empty space to “food forest” – new project alters face of USM Portland commons
If you’re walking between the Luther Bonney and Payson Smith Halls at Portland’s USM…
Divestment a cause worthy of student effort and attention
In response to the dire threat of climate change, students at the USM and…
Overcoming budget woes at USM
We’ve all heard about the budget problems that USM is going through. It’s affected…
New education reforms challenge academic traditions
In an attempt to address steeply rising tuition and housing costs, President Obama announced…