The University of Southern Maine took back two controversial pay increases to top administrators following backlash from the USM community member as well as members of the public.
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A new take on the old craft of printmaking
The texture of paper, the smell of ink, the crank of the press. For…
Chapin: Know your loans to avoid drowning in student debt
By Justin Chapin A most crucial, rudimentary feature of student loans can seem like…
USM students help give Somalis a voice in project for Al Jazeera
Mohammed Dini remembers the war-torn situation of Somalia when he left with his family in 1997. Conditions were so bad, people carried around white cotton cloths every day to cover their own bodies if they were killed — a preparation necessary to follow traditional funeral rites.
Jeff Beam steps away from the Union for ‘Be Your Own Mirror’
Jeff Beam is one of those Portland staples who is difficult to not notice. You…
A&C Recommends: Haru Bangs and Captain Hollow at Port City Music Hall
This Tuesday, two of Portland’s most volume-fixated acts will be co-headlining Port City Music Hall, as…
Kelchner: New book sells hope with cheap words
On March 13, New York Times Op-Ed columnist, Thomas Friedman recently reviewed the book…
A&C Recommends: ‘All in: The Poker Movie’ at the Portland Museum of Art
A game or job? Since the dawn of its days in underground clubs in…
Somewhere between Sonic Youth genius and Xtina, Lee Ranaldo falls short
For fans of Sonic Youth, Lee Ranaldo’s ninth studio album Between the Times and the Tides will…
A&C Recommends: Jeff Beam, Tanner Smith and Billy Carr at Poland Street
This Friday, the D.I.Y music venue Poland St. will host an evening featuring Portland’s…
Springsteen comes to the frontline the 17th time around
Bruce Springsteen has always spoken for America’s unheard voices, from the love-torn rock operas…
Play about women in Iran showing at USM Friday
“The Poets and the Assassin,” an original play examining the history and contemporary lives…
The Free Press has an immediate job opening as multimedia editor
The Free Press is currently hiring a new Multimedia Editor for this semester. This is an awesome opportunity for someone interested in photo and video to expand his or her portfolio and get some great experience. The editor is paid a stipend every two weeks, and you don’t need work-study funds.
Student Body President Chris Camire drops out of race
Chris Camire has announced that he will not seek another term as student body…
Everything you need to know about our redesign [VIDEO]
Last week we unveiled our print edition redesign. We’ve got a new nameplate —…
Local Top 5: Portland Bands to watch in 2012
1.) The Outfits: It’s hard to think of another band that covered as much…
Thing of the Week: Kony 2012
You can say what you want about the Kony 2012 viral YouTube kickoff video….
Kelchner: Moving up the dial
Intake is a new feature where members of the Free Press staff and USM…
Henry: The naked truth about celebrity photo scandals
These days, celebrity nude photo leaks are as common as alliteration at a Kardashian…
Chiu: Coffee drinkers, rejoice: Your cup of joe won’t kill you
Like many students, I’m addicted to coffee. Not only because of its unique aroma and taste, but because of its ability to cast a spell that temporarily ignites my motivation, concentration and productivity. So when I read that a nine-year study proved that coffee consumption does not link to any chronic diseases, I was filled with excitement and relief.
Student body president incumbent facing difficult opponent
If re-elected, Chris Camire will be the first student body president to serve more than one year. In fact, it’s the first time a student body president has even gotten a shot at re-election since they’re always been seniors.
Egyptian activist addresses USM — ‘revolution will prevail’
Egyptian pro-democracy activist Wael Nawara visited the University of Southern Maine Friday to share…
Refund checks allow one student to pay bills, car bling for another
While the refund money is legally supposed to only cover a student’s cost of attendance — including room and board, transportation, books, supplies and miscellaneous costs like food and entertainment — it’s hard to know how students use the money, said Director of Financial Aid Keith Dubois.
College deans seek to minimize budget cuts’ impact on students
Despite slashing $1 million from each of the three major colleges at the University…