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Hot dog vendor sets up shop on Portland campus
Students looking for a quick meal between Portland classes now have an alternative to Aramark. Phil McBride, a local hot dog vendor, set up his…
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USM puts dent in backlog of deferred maintenance
Ever wonder why the second floor of Payson Smith Hall had lockers? So did university officials. “They were here when I first started 30 years…
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Organic garden project sprouts new interest
The organizers of USM’s newly-built community garden are planning for the winter season after finishing up their first summer at the site of USM’s former…
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Libertarians gauge support of starting campus group
Students that attended Husky Fest last Thursday might have noticed that Jeff Sickel, a senior accounting major, was talking to his fellow students about politics.…
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Fall is in the Air
As summer comes to an end and the leaves begin to fall, a new sport season begins to emerge and sports fans all over the…
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UNE shuts out women’s soccer
The University of New England handed USM their third loss as they completed their second consecutive shutout, winning 2-0 on Wednesday at Barbara J. Hazard Field…
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Golf scraps third at Husson Invitational
The USM golf team practices at Sable Oaks Golf Club in South Portland which is one of the most difficult courses in the state, but…
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A First Friday Frolic: An uncharted walk through Portland
Having grown up in the greater Portland area my entire life, I’m sad to say this is the second First Friday Art Walk I’ve ever…
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Comedy, magic, suspense and … danger balls?
The Gorham Events Board kicked off their weekly Thirsty Thursday event last week with potty-mouthed magician, Frank Deville. Deville, who billed himself as “Your Girlfriend’s…
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Crunk Witch creates their own hell
With a unique mixture of sounds ranging from electronica dance music to a slight tecnho-metal feel, Crunk Witch “The Legends of Manicorn” is definitely a…
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USM Professor lived the Oingo Boingo dream
For exactly 10 years, Professor Ed Collom, chair of USM’s Sociology department, lived in a completely different world. In the early 80s where Collom grew…
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Teaching, and learning, in Africa
Thinking about glacier-topped Mount Kilimanjaro gracefully overlooking the African landscape below, complimented perfectly by sounds of children singing in Swahili and the smells of rice,…
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Contract spells out terms of Forhan’s resignation
The document sheds light on her compensation, details of her future at USM, and explains what she is allowed to say about the year she served as provost.
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Stories from ridiculous to sad in The Moth Podcast
Editor’s Note: The Commuting Introvert is a weekly column that highlights short-form entertainment for commuting students. The Moth Podcast Back in simpler days, novelist and…
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Grand Hotel: Your reservation to rock
The new self-titled album by local Portland rockers, Grand Hotel is a 40-minute showcase of rock at it’s absolute finest and most fun. The band…
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Reflecting on a decade in academia
By the time I graduate in December, I will have been a student as long as Tommy Callahan in “Tommy Boy.”
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New deans take reign of colleges
The move is the latest step of the restructuring process that officials say will strengthen academics while saving money at the administrative level.
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Pakistan and Haiti: Two disasters with unequal responses
The two disasters are clearly staggering in proportion, but the response of the news media and the international community has been different.
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The Volleyball World Championship of the World
Summer sports traditions bring out the best of competition between family and friends. The most important thing is, of course, fun.
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Volleyball drops season opener to St. Joe’s
The Huskies opened a best of five game set by winning 25-16 but were unable to carry any of their momentum, allowing St. Joe’s to prevail in the three following games.
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UPATED: USM braces for Hurricane Earl
Facilities Management has procured emergency generators and residence hall employees are preparing for the possibility that Gorham dorm residents will have to be evacuated to the Brooks Student Center.
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USM Police Department changes name, still looking for new chief
More than four months after USM’s Chief of Police Lisa Beecher retired, the university is starting a search for her replacement. But there are more…
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USM women’s cross country lead through hard work, dedicated coaching philosophy
George Towle isn’t one to pick favorites. The idea of focusing on one or two particular athletes doesn’t mesh with his coaching philosophy; he prefers…
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Where does your transportation fee go?
Few students realize that the transportation fee also subsidizes discounts on Portland’s public transportation system.
