By: Maureen Puia, PR/Events Promotion Associate February 21 Thursday evening, 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., don’t miss the opening reception for local photographer Smith Galtney and his current exhibition “My Principal Ghost,” (artist talk at 6:00 p.m.) at the USM AREA Gallery, Woodbury Campus Center, Portland Campus (Snow date 2/28). An exhibition of the work of…
Looking for something to do? Check out these events for the week of Feb. 15 to Feb. 21 from Maureen Puia at the Office of Public Affairs February 15 On Friday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., get tips on how to execute a great project-based internship at the Career Takeoff Series: Land a Great Internship,…
By Cullen McIntyre, Sports Editor Winning has become a habit over the past couple years for USM’s Men’s Indoor Track & Field team. Having won the last three Little Eastern Conference (LEC) Men’s Indoor Track & Field Championships, it was only a matter of time until the team began to push for national recognition in…
By Amy Hinshaw, FNP-BC It’s February. We are being bombarded with visions of glittery hearts, deep red roses and cherubic cupids. Our minds are inundated with messages about creating romance, celebrating our partners and finding love. We devote several weeks of our year to a holiday focused on celebrating our love for others. For me…
By Hanna Lima, USM Eco-Rep Doing laundry is unavoidable. What most of us probably don’t think about is the impact doing laundry has on the environment. From the manufacturing of our detergents to the act of doing laundry ourselves, laundry creates pollution, consumes energy and wastes water. The good news is, there are several habits…
By Katie Letellier, Staff Writer In 2009, USM closed it’s daycare for students, faculty and staff due to university-wide budget cuts. The daycare, the first in the state to be accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young People, had been open for 35 years. USM’s childcare program was offered on both the…
By Ryan Farrell, Staff Writer Mental health has become a reoccuring conversation piece over the past couple of years. Since many students deal with stress from school, work, or both, universities have been offering more programs centered around benefitting mental health. This includes classes offered through the holistic health major. MaryAnn Russell, an experienced reiki…
By Jessica Pike, Staff Writer If you’re not sure what major to choose, or you’ve joined a major that sounds good but you can’t choose a specific field of study, then don’t worry: you’re not alone. The Free Press will randomly choose a few students on a weekly basis to explain what their major, why they…
By Jess Ward, Staff Writer Feminism is a word too often condemned as a movement of angry, vengeful women. Shockingly one has to turn toward organizations like “The Mother’s Movement” of the 1950’s, or the modern day “Women Against Feminism,” to see that many of these critiques come from women. These movements cite the belief…
By Zoe Bernardi, Staff Writer The first drag show to take place in Gorham in over 10 years took over Lower Brooks last Wednesday. The stage lit up with blue, green and purple lights. The audience sat in darkness waiting for student performers to take to the stage. Backstage, three USM students were getting ready…
By Cooper-John Trapp, Staff Writer Starting a new group on campus becomes less daunting when students can learn from the success of past students. USM alumna Miranda Piscopo ‘18 shared her journey. As a Lead Resident Assistant (LRA) for Upperclass Hall and Residential Life intern last spring, she founded USM’s chapter of the National Residence…
By Nick Schleh, Staff Writer Last week an article was published covering the logistics of the ROTC program. This story is a follow-up piece covering the experiences of students currently in the program and what kind of structure Bravo Company has offered them as well as the personal connections they have made. Senior Cadet and…
By Alyson Peabody, News Editor In 2019, gender pay equality is still a widely discussed topic. Last week USM hosted an event called “Exploring the Gender Pay Gap” with guest speaker Joan Fortin. Fortin delved into the extent of the gender wage gap, the long term economic ramifications and ways that women can advocate for…
By Zoe Bernardi, Staff Writer One of the many questions that comes with graduating college is: Where are you going to go? This week, the Free Press asked USM students, “Are you going to stay in Maine after graduation?” Over 50 percent of the students surveyed, a total of 11 out of 18, said that they…
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 a row. The New England Patriots, after battling their way through the Los Angeles Chargers and Kansas City Chiefs, played in their ninth Super Bowl…
By: Cullen McIntyre, Sports Editor The New England Patriots face the Los Angeles Rams in Super Bowl 53, in their ninth Super Bowl appearance since 2000. The Patriots are known for being the best sports dynasty in this era, but many don’t see it that way as the team has been accused of scandal and…
By: Kate Rogers, Staff Writer If you’re not sure what major to choose, or you’ve joined a major that sounds good but you can’t choose a specific field of study, then don’t worry: you’re not alone. The Free Press will randomly choose a few students on a weekly basis to explain what their major is, why…
By: Lisa Belanger, NP, USM Health & Counseling Services Remember Ken? Last semester, Ken was challenged with a sports-related injury and sleep issues. He has returned for the spring semester feeling fit and rested but is worried about his new roommate, Ethan. Ethan suddenly developed flu-like symptoms with a sore neck and headache, and now it’s…
By Liza Little, Director of Counseling Services USM Health and Counseling Services staff see many students who complain of “winter blues” or “winter depression.”. This is also known as Seasonal Affective Disorder (S.A.D.). S.A.D. is a pattern of mood changes, occurring at the same time each year; it usually begins in the late fall to…
By Jessica Pike, Staff Writer If you’re not sure what major to choose, or you’ve joined a major that sounds good but you can’t choose a specific field of study, then don’t worry: you’re not alone. The Free Press will randomly choose a few students on a weekly basis to explain what their major, why…
By: Steven Sweeney & Chelsea Malacara, Resource Recovery Supervisor & Sustainability Education and Outreach Coordinator When you think of sustainability, what is the first thing that comes to mind? For many it is waste, recycling, and/or composting. While that is only one component of sustainability, it is one of the most significant areas that the University…
By: Connor Blake, USM ‘21 Most students at USM are boosters of university athletics, but most of those same students probably don’t realize what it’s costing them individually to pay for the $3 million athletics program. Most certainly they are not aware of how the university has built in funds for the athletic program in a…
Valerie Kazarian, Staff Writer Officers from both USM Public Safely and the Portland Police Department were called to Glickman Library at about 9 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 12 in response to a disorderly conduct complaint. The incident involved students, staff and alumni, according to David Roussel, Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs. “USM Public…
From Maureen Puia, PR/Events Promotion Associate December 13 Thursday and Friday, 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., students, staff, and faculty are invited to donate unused items to the USM Free Store on the Gorham Campus. Accepted donation items include: clothing, hangers, decorations, costumes, school supplies, books, games, kitchenware, and more. Take a moment for a breather…