University of Southern Maine men’s track team finished third in the 2012 New England Alliance Championship and second in Little East Conference scoring Saturday at the USM Field House in Gorham. UMass-Dartmouth won the Little East Conference 177 to USM’s 132 and took the alliance title, scoring 145 points to Westfield’s 94 and Southern Maine’s 91.
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Head of USM Foundation leaves university to become president of Maine Media Workshops + College
Meg Weston, vice president for advancement at the University of Southern Maine and president and CEO of the USM Foundation is leaving the university to take the helm as president at Maine Media Workshops + College. Weston’s last day at USM will be March 9, and she will begin her new job at the end of the month. The university has not yet chosen her successor.
Chiu: Spice up your Valentine’s Day with these top 8 aphrodisiacs
Whether you’re in a relationship, single or in between, Valentine’s Day is the day to celebrate and appreciate love. This year, instead of spending hundreds of dollars on flowers, chocolates and jewelry, why not try something different?
On-campus concert to be held in Gorham, artist still unknown
University of Southern Maine students can look forward to a concert on the Gorham campus April 28, with plans for the event moving forward after the Student Senate approved the use of student activity fee funds in January. No artist has been chosen yet.
Kelchner: In praise of whistleblowers
When former NFL great Deion “PrimeTime” Sanders announced with great fanfare he was founding…
USM women’s track sweep their 12th straight New England Alliance and LEC Championships
The University of Southern Maine women’s track team swept the Little East Conference and Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference to capture their 12th straight New England Alliance and LEC Championships Saturday at the USM Field House. The lady Huskies won by a 205 to 1324 margin over UMass-Dartmouth in the Little East and 168 to 136 over Worcester State for the Alliance title.
O’Reilly: College passing you by? Rush for a change
Freshman will quickly come to realize that, at this age, change is the only constant as we all continue our quest for self- actualization. You may wake up one day to find that your best friend, hall mate or even your roommate has meandered down his/her own path, leaving you behind to ponder how things changed so much right under your nose.
Following delay, program review process back on track
Following a delay caused by disputes between faculty and administrators over data collection methods, the process to review under-performing academic programs is back on track, with results expected in March.
Air to the moon in ‘Le Voyage Dans La Lune’
Pop-weavers Jean-Benoît Dunckel and Nicolas Godin boldly tackle science fiction as French electronic duo Air, providing the vessel for…
Henry: Pixar choosing money over muse
Every movie production company has its ups and downs. Warner Brothers, Paramount, The Weinstein…
Whether it’s your sweet heart or sweet tooth, Portland’s got you covered
Whether you’re looking to play it safe this Valentine’s Day or take a walk on the wild side, Portland candy shops have something to offer everyone. Like every gift-giving holiday, however, last-minute shopper syndrome is prevalent. If you need Cupid’s arrow to remind you not to procrastinate, there might be some dangerously tasty consequences.
A&C Recommends: 48 Hour Music Festival at SPACE
What happens when you take 30 of Portland’s biggest musicians, break them into six…
Nationally-known Beehive Design Collective to visit USM
The Beehive Design Collective will be presenting two of their nationally recognized banners and…
USM receives grant to increase energy efficiency
The University of Southern Maine has received a $135,000 grant from Efficiency Maine that…
Kelchner: Fox News covers horse race over cash cows
On the night of the Florida primary, several friends and I went out to…
Learning commons open in Portland and Gorham
With the opening of the new learning commons in Portland and Gorham, students can…
A case against holding the spring concert on campus
USM’s lack of community may be a reason for the unimpressive concerts in recent years, yet the university needs attractions like concerts to boost community.
USM hiring new professor for African-American history and political science position
The departments of history and political science at the University of Southern Maine are…
As college bookstores compete, high textbook prices remain an issue
At the beginning of the school year, Chris Cunha stood outside of the Woodbury Campus Center to hand out coupons for his new employer, the Campus Bookstore. For nearly twenty years, the off-campus store has been the University of Southern Maine bookstore’s direct competitor — most notably, offering lower prices — and last May, it moved closer to the Portland campus. Some say a little too close.
Portland punk band The RattleSnakes go to old medium for newest release
What’s the value in a cassette tape? For Brian Cohen, lead guitarist of Portland…
Local Top 5: Must Follow Maine-Twitters
1.) Maine Breaking News @bangordailynews: The official Twitter for one of the best daily…
A&C Recommends: Kill the Karaoke at Bayside Bowl
It seems like Wednesday night is Portland’s universal karaoke night throughout the city with…
Leonard Cohen faces mortality in ‘Old Ideas’
Leonard Cohen used to think he “was some kind of gypsy boy,” traveling those…
Judge sides with city, rules Occupy Maine can’t stay overnight in Lincoln Park
The city of Portland has issued Occupy Maine an order to vacate their encampment in Lincoln Park following a court ruling that stated Occupy Maine does not have a constitutional right to camp in inhabit the park around the clock.