Chris Camire has announced that he will not seek another term as student body…
Everything you need to know about our redesign [VIDEO]
Last week we unveiled our print edition redesign. We’ve got a new nameplate —…
Local Top 5: Portland Bands to watch in 2012
1.) The Outfits: It’s hard to think of another band that covered as much…
Thing of the Week: Kony 2012
You can say what you want about the Kony 2012 viral YouTube kickoff video….
Kelchner: Moving up the dial
Intake is a new feature where members of the Free Press staff and USM…
Henry: The naked truth about celebrity photo scandals
These days, celebrity nude photo leaks are as common as alliteration at a Kardashian…
Chiu: Coffee drinkers, rejoice: Your cup of joe won’t kill you
Like many students, I’m addicted to coffee. Not only because of its unique aroma and taste, but because of its ability to cast a spell that temporarily ignites my motivation, concentration and productivity. So when I read that a nine-year study proved that coffee consumption does not link to any chronic diseases, I was filled with excitement and relief.
Student body president incumbent facing difficult opponent
If re-elected, Chris Camire will be the first student body president to serve more than one year. In fact, it’s the first time a student body president has even gotten a shot at re-election since they’re always been seniors.
Egyptian activist addresses USM — ‘revolution will prevail’
Egyptian pro-democracy activist Wael Nawara visited the University of Southern Maine Friday to share…
Refund checks allow one student to pay bills, car bling for another
While the refund money is legally supposed to only cover a student’s cost of attendance — including room and board, transportation, books, supplies and miscellaneous costs like food and entertainment — it’s hard to know how students use the money, said Director of Financial Aid Keith Dubois.
College deans seek to minimize budget cuts’ impact on students
Despite slashing $1 million from each of the three major colleges at the University…
Students behind new Facebook app hope to change how you plan your nightlife
Be ready to add another medium to your social calender. With over one thousand…
Students and faculty study environmental effects of burning wood
With the rising price of oil and gas heat prompting many Mainers to burn…
Of midwest moonshine in Great Western Plain’s ‘Mustache Eye Patch’
Despite their residency in the Pine Tree State, Great Western Plain encapsulates those expansive west-of-Mississippi…
Popular Portland restaurant, Silly’s, gets a new ‘Twist’
Malt! Who goes there? No, it’s not a typo. Loaded with Bailey’s Irish Cream,…
A&C Recommends: Jaws Gems and Ro Sham Beaux at SPACE
By Kirsten Sylvain, Contributor This Friday, two of New England’s most impressive genre-fusion acts…
Huskies lose season opener to UNE in game with plenty of penalty minutes
With the sun shining and a crispy spring breeze blowing the University of Southern Maine men’s lacrosse team kicked off the 2012 season playing their first game on the newly constructed Hannaford Field in Gorham Tuesday afternoon. In what turned out to be quite a heated contest despite the chilly weather, the Huskies dropped the game 5-7 to the University of New England Nor’Easters, bringing UNE’s win streak to three.
Rushworth Kidder event at USM on March 16 is cancelled
We were informed that Dr. Rushworth “Rush” Kidder, who was scheduled to speak at…
Refugee Work Keeps Successful New Author Grounded
Under a thatch-roofed school in western Thailand, near the border of Myanmar (formerly Burma)…
USM art students left high and dry by closing of The Art Guru
University of Southern Maine art students in Gorham can no longer rely on a nearby art supply store, which for years offered discounts and guidance to students.
Faculty morale takes a hit in new round of budget cuts
With the possibility faculty and staff could lose their jobs in a new wave of budget cuts, morale is low reportedly low amongst at faculty at the University of Southern Maine, which is facing a grim $5.1 million budget shortfall projected for the upcoming fiscal year 2013.
The science of Mango Floss and ‘Semper Augustus’
Picture Albert Einstein alive and well in 2012, joining Portland’s indie rock scene to…
New Occupy USM group seeks to engage students, staff and faculty
In an effort to ignite student involvement with the Occupy Wall Street movement, two…
Koenig: Colleges debate how to lose $1 million without students noticing
You can find at least one story from The Free Press every year with a headline like this: “Faced with massive budget shortfall, colleges forced to make large cuts next year.” There’s a good chance the University of Southern Maine has been scrambling to make its budget every year you’ve been a student. A few weeks ago the deans of the colleges were informed they had to slash an extra $1 million from their budgets.