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Learning to ride
It is wintertime, and if you are like many others out there, you probably hate the cold and are wondering why the hell you chose…
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This week in briefs
Pedophile in custody As the result of an ongoing investigation, the USM Police Department has arrested a Lewiston man suspected of downloading child pornography in…
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Plans for ‘New College’ abandoned by Provost
In fear of creating yet another bureaucracy at USM, Provost Joe Wood has decided to cancel the plan for New College. This plan, originally designed…
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Advising process confusing to students
When Melissa Noyes transferred here from St. Lawrence University, the registration process confused her. When she met with her adviser in Advising Services, she discovered…
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Incident highlights crossing hazard
Last week a vehicle struck USM student Albert Lothrop as he attempted to cross the busy intersection at Forest Avenue and Bedford Street. Although Lothrop…
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This week in the Student Senate
Vagina Monologues This Friday the Senate voted to give the Women’s Center $2,000 for the third annual Vagina Monologues skit-based performance at USM. The skit,…
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Students in a Rush to go Greek
With the start of the spring semester, the Greek community began its recruitment of potential new brothers and sisters. These students, if worthy, will carry…
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Calcium for strong bones
One cup of milk a day is not enough calcium to keep your bones healthy and strong. Calcium needs vary by age, and pregnant and…
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National Geographic intern
In his knee-high steel-toed rubber boots Brian Alward looks like an anthropologist. However, the 60-year-old geography-anthropology major is more likely to be found in the…
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Goodbye Zootz…
Ah, Zootz. That dank, overcrowded, sweaty hole of a nightclub was host to many a fond high school memory. By the time I was 18,…
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Smoking coalition has it all wrong
The University is teaming up with the City of Portland to find the silver bullet to end college smoking once and for all. Actually, the…
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Use your condom sense
The best defense against unwanted pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases is abstinence. The next best thing is a condom. However, some students question the effectiveness…
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Women’s lacrosse takes off
Lacrosse has been taking off across the state and across the country in recent years, and USM isn’t far behind. Last year the men’s varsity…
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Expansion planned for campus
Imagine pulling into the Portland campus five minutes before class and easing your car into one of the many open spots – in the parking…
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Task force to address smokers
The legendary Camel logo burns out of sight as the last drag is taken from the cigarette. Casually the butt is tossed aside into the…
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Thefts on Portland Campus
Recent thefts on the Portland campus have led police to issue a warning to students and staff. Some are questioning the level of concern generated…
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Log in and check out of class
Attendance is declining in some USM classes and the professors are encouraging the absentees. The University is offering a number of classes over the Internet,…
