USM will host a series of focus groups designed to gain information about the…
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Find your niche at the Apohadion Theater
Apohadion. The word sounds like it could be the name of one of Godzilla’s enemies. In spite of its epic quality, the term has no relation to mutant dinosaurs.
The perils of file sharing at USM
It doesn’t take an economist to figure out why college students illegally download and share movies, television and music.
But USM junior Patrick O’Connor can tell you that file sharing isn’t without its dangers.
Philosophy department to kick off Spring lecture series
The USM philosphy department will hold the first of its Spring lecutre series Thursday,…
Deciphering Bieber-mania with ‘Never Say Never’
I had never even heard a Justin Bieber song from beginning to end. I had heard a lot about him and his haircut, but I’m not in middle school, and I don’t subscribe to Teen Beat.
USM to hold Relay for Life
USM students are organizing a Relay for Life event to raise money for the…
Lightning strikes twice with new Rick Riordan series
Rick Riordan first gained notoriety when his “Tres Navarre” mystery series for adults won multiple awards. But it wasn’t until his headfirst plunge into children’s literature with the “Percy Jackson and the Olympians” series that he became something of a bookshelf celebrity.
Local music and film find new home at Dispatch
The already full roster of Portland based music and film publications is about to…
‘Reel USM film contest’ winner announced
Senior media studies major Andrea Nilosek won the “Reel USM Film Contest.” According to…
Former-Chiodos frontman returns with new D.R.U.G.S.
In the 2004-2006 post-hardcore boom, Chiodos was a big deal. Their ability to combine…
A low tolerance for highbrow snobs
I hate NPR. OK change that. I hate some people who love NPR —…
GTV Referendum Question
The student senate has voted down a referendum question that would have put Gorham…
Can libraries survive the jump to digital?
Imagine, for a moment, that I’m a celebrity hugging a book in a…
Cyberwarfare expert vists USM
As war becomes a high-tech business, the burgeoning fields of internet security and cyberwarfare…
Baseball takes one of two in opening weekend
After a season that saw the USM baseball team reach the Little East Conference…
Women’s lacrosse back at it after championship season
Since being reinstated as a varsity sport in 2001, the USM women’s lacrosse program…
Men’s lacrosse drops season opener to St. Joseph’s
On a day that saw brisk weather conditions, the St. Joseph’s College men’s lacrosse…
Deadline approaching for community garden sign-ups
Students can now sign up for a bed for the upcoming growing season in…
How to win an Oscar
Are you one of the many people constantly worried that they aren’t getting the proper recognition…
Locked-up ladies, imprisoned potential
At age 12, Cecelia considered herself a tough chick. Raised in a working-class neighborhood…
As the 2010-2011 season concludes, USM women’s basketball looks to have a bright future
For some, the 2010-2011 USM women’s basketball season could be considered a disappointment according…
‘The King Of Limbs’ succeeds only as a caricature
Somber, uninteresting and ultimately sleep-inducing. Since Radiohead’s debut 18 years ago with “Pablo Honey,”…
Ventures into the blogosphere
My blog nearly ruined a date once, along with an Emmy-winning cinematographer overeager to…
REACT brings awareness to eating disorders
Barbie and Ken joined forces with USM students last week to raise awareness about…