To the Editors of the Free Press: Although I did not attend the forum…
Things of the Week: President Kalikow’s blog and an important medical breakthrough
Vague blog of the week USM President Theo Kalikow has started a bi-weekly online…
The Poets and the Assassin: An untold story
In celebration of Women’s History Month, we often highlight contributions made to the U.S….
Students engage community on sustainability
The Students for Environmental Awareness and Sustainability are eagerly awaiting the presentation of their…
“A difficult period ahead”: USM officials expect over $5 million in cuts for 2014
Members of faculty and the administration met on Friday to hear Chief Financial Officer…
It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s Kelsea Dunham, candidate for student body president at the University of Southern Maine
Kelsea Dunham is former vice president of the Gender Studies Student Organization and also…
Isaac Misiuk aims for student body president at University of Southern Maine
Misiuk is the current president of the USM College Republicans, having revived the formerly…
So, what is a MOOC, anyway?
“A threat and an opportunity,” USM Professor of Linguistics Wayne Cowart said of MOOCs….
Chancellor Page addresses the state legislature
Chancellor James Page addressed the state legislature Thursday with the “State of the University,”…
USM site of One Billion Rising rally
This Valentine’s Day the Woodbury Campus Student Center in Portland was packed with poets,…
Students attend Washington rally
Glen Brand, director of the Maine branch of the Sierra Club, said the message…
Huskies play in nationals, lose 80-58
The nationally eighth ranked Lady Huskies were unable to advance to the second round…
New weed bill has Portland roots
Maine State Representative Diane Russell has authored a new bill to regulate and tax…
Chancellor and USM president discuss the future of education at philosophy symposium
University of Maine System Chancellor James Page and University of Southern Maine President Theodora…
Things of the Week – Good politics, bad politics, and angry students
Disappointing state political decision of the week Like a kid holding their breath until…
A skösh of this and that: USM students’ band wins state-wide competition and prepares for debut album release
“These guys are badass,” said Tom Trasher, manager of the Fusion Lounge in Lewiston…
Arts & Culture Recommends: 4th Annual International Women’s Day Fashion Show
What’s a better way to celebrate International Women’s Day than a multicultural fashion show?…
National Album Review: Hummingbird by Local Natives
lt may be too early to call it, but I’m willing to bet that…
Theater students compete in regional festival
A select group of USM theater students made the trip to Hyannis, Mass. last…
Local Album Review: Ripely Pine by Lady Lamb the Beekeeper
Even though she performs under the name Lady Lamb the Beekeeper, Aly Spaltro proves…
Jonah Lehrer’s scandal sparks debate on how journalists should deal with plagiarizers
“Purposeful plagiarism is one of the cardinal sins of journalism from which reporters can…
Sign up now to participate in this year’s media training exercise!
Register for the event here Don’t panic – this is just an exercise. When…
University of Maine schools plug in to Project Login
Over 100 people were present last Thursday at the official kickoff of Project Login,…
Maine campuses go international
Starting in the fall of 2013, the public universities in Maine may start seeing…