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USM to change wording on fee increases
USM is planning to revise language in its tuition policy that states the school could change tuition rates and fees “anytime,” according to Chief Financial…
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Bridgewater tops women’s tennis 6-3
In a hard-fought match Saturday, Bridgewater State University bested the USM women’s tennis team 6-3 at the USM Field House in Gorham. The team played…
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Where to find help if you’re depressed
If you’re depressed or feeling desperate, here are some options to get the help you need. Student Health Services at USM For appointments call 207-780-4050…
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What Terry Jones taught us about the First Amendment
Terry Jones’ threat to stage a Quran-burning event this past week as a means of protesting a potential Muslim Community Center in Manhattan provoked serious controversy,…
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Preachers create disturbances for some on campus
A balding man in a grey suit and brown tie, waving a Bible on the lawn behind Luther Bonney Hall last Wednesday, shouted reasons why…
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Education professor, known for dedication to literacy, dies at 66
Henry C. Amoroso Jr., of Gorham, an associate professor emeritus of education at USM, passed away at 1:30 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 10 at the…
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Discovering the wonders of Wharf Street
Spending a lot of time hanging out at Amigo’s and Rosie’s is like a Portland right of passage, and that’s where I learned firsthand about…
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Gorham planning board votes against Greek ban
The Gorham town planning board on Monday voted against the adoption of a proposed land use and development code that would prohibit the development of…
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A shocking display at Tommy’s Park
Correction: A caption in the photos of the fire dancing contained factual errors. The photos were not of the circus group. The people shown in…
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Hodgman reminisces about half-truths
Editor’s Note: The Commuting Introvert is a weekly column that highlights short-form entertainment for commuting students. Actor, humorist, and Apple pitchman John Hodgman came from…
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My new intended major: Not Sucking At Life
Adjusting to being a full time student after being out of the game for five years isn’t easy — especially now that I’m a full…
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Where to go in Gorham
Brooks Student Center If you live on the Gorham campus, without a doubt you’ve been here. It’s where you go to eat, whether it’s three…
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Husky Highlights
Field Hockey Bubier leads Huskies to 2-1 overtime victory over Gordon. The USM field hockey team got an overtime goal from sophomore forward Kailey Bubier…
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Unveiling America’s extremism
With the anniversary of 9/11 and a recent plan for an Islamic Community Center in Manhattan, Muslims are being stabbed and mosques are being shot at. Yet the…
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On standing your ground
I believe in a few things pretty strongly: Bill Murray, the First Amendment, the rule that men should never wear sandals, and the basic tenants…
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Float away with Honey Clouds
The curiously upbeat and unusually boisterous album “Cover the Forest” by Honey Clouds is your cure for the mid-day blues. The album, which is bookmarked…
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A save for Weezer?
Let’s get the obvious out of the way first shall we? No matter how the listener tries to approach the record, Hurley isn’t as good…
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Daniel Webster takes down women’s volleyball 3-1
Sophomore middle blocker Chelsey Crawford (Westfield, Mass.) hit for a match-high 12 kills to lead the Daniel Webster College Eagles to a 3-1 win over…
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Student travels far for no more than a grand
Brian Spigel wants to take you on an adventure — for no more than $1,000. Spigel, a senior English major, recently returned to school after…
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Why I am a resident assistant
Sometimes it is hard to explain to people what would possess anyone to become a resident assistant, especially for those folks who have no idea…
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USM research team finds success at sea
A group of USM students and faculty set sail for the Gulf of Mexico, on a mission to test the long term effect of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill on the health of whales and their prey species. The team saw its more successful stretch last week.
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Art show finds common ground between Thorpe and Melville
After the long summer break, I was immediately attracted to the riot of color sitting inside the Woodbury Campus Center. If you haven’t seen it…
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Where were you on Sept. 11, 2001?
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Deans seek brevity in new college names
USM’s three new colleges will soon be dropping their long, cumbersome names for more concise ones that the administration say should clearly communicate the contents of the colleges.
