You Get What You Give

Julz Levesque, Co-Editor-in-Chief • April 27, 2026

Co-Editor-in-Chief, Julz Levesque, reflects on her time and struggles working at the paper as Co-Editor-in-Chief, and the growth of The Free Press.

Goodbye, From the Community Editor

Caydince Bumpus, Community Editor • April 27, 2026

Community editor Caydince Bumpus, talks about her experience at USM and how the university has been important to her even before she knew it would be.

Seatbelt Safety

Caydince Bumpus, Community Editor • April 27, 2026

USM’s LRA Amber Friend hosted an event in hopes to get their fellow huskies to understand the importance of wearing a seatbelt while driving,

Inside the Head of the Student Body Vice President

Caydince Bumpus, Community Editor • April 27, 2026

Lukas Turner, the newly elected student body vice president for the 2026-2027 school year talks about handling stress and how they plan on incorporating new ideas.

Rory McIlroy Wins The Masters Tournament

Alexa Brann, Staff Writer • April 27, 2026

McIlroy wins a second golf Masters Tournament, making two within two years.

Letters on Sunspots

Aberdeen Brickett, Sports & STEM Editor/Assistant Design Director • April 27, 2026

A quick breakdown of exactly how twins are biologically created.

Opinion: Apologies Are Not Enough

Makayla Morello, News Editor • April 27, 2026

As Graham Platner again finds himself in hot water for using the r-slur in an April 2026 interview, voters are left to reflect on his numerous past controversies and apologies.

The Future Looks Bright

Caydince Bumpus, Community Editor • April 27, 2026

USM students Emma Graffam, Jared Lennon, and Abbie Kneeland won awards for their outstanding performance. Read about what made them think about pursuing the paths they did.

Clayface Releases First Look & Teaser Trailer

Jared Lennon, Arts & Culture Editor • April 27, 2026

One of Batman’s scariest villains is coming to the big screen in DC’s first horror film, Clayface.

A Night at the State Theater

Caydince Bumpus, Community Editor • April 27, 2026

CSA hosted an event where people could go see The Last Dinner Party and Florence Road.

Beauty and the Beast Broadway National Tour Review

Jared Lennon, Arts & Culture Editor • April 27, 2026

Beauty and the Beast The Musical returns for the show’s 30th anniversary Broadway national tour. While still the tale as old as time, this production is more beast than beauty.

Maine Mayhem Returns!

Jared Lennon, Arts & Culture Editor • April 27, 2026

The Maine Mayhem Film Festival returns for its 16th consecutive year, bringing student-made films to the big screen in Southern Maine.