Free Press, The, 1971-

The student newspaper collection contains copies of newspapers dating back to 1931. This collection includes not only The Free Press (starting with vol. 1, issue 1 in 1971), but also numerous small titles some of which only lasted one year or one issue. For a full list of the University Archives' holdings, please visit the Collections Page

The newspapers come from USM and its preceding academic institutions: Gorham State Teachers College, Gorham State College, Gorham State College of The University of Maine, Portland University, Portland Junior College, University of Maine in Portland, and University of Maine Portland-Gorham.

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The Free Press Vol. 50, Issue No. 21, 05-06-2019

Julie Pike

List of 2019 Eligible Graduation Applicants -- Message to graduates from President Glenn Cummings -- Governor Janet Mills to deliver commencement keynote address -- Meet the 2019 student commencement speaker -- What are USM graduates doing after graduation? -- How to get a job after graduation -- A look back at USM graduations of the past
The Free Press Vol. 50, Issue No. 20, 04-29-2019

Julie Pike

Native community seeks increased awareness in USM curriculum -- Insufficient housing leaves students waitlisted -- Impacts at USM during Maine’s shortage of public safety officials -- Ongoing debate over 147-mile CMP line in Maine -- Bee population threatened by land use and climate change -- USM joins national program to Swipe Out Hunger
The Free Press Vol. 50, Issue No. 19, 04-22-2019

Julie Pike

A day in the life of President Glenn Cummings -- Maine House approves ban on single use styrofoam containers -- Students for Sensible Drug Policy respond to opioid crisis -- USM’s Ci2 lab plans to expand in the fall -- USM’s Spring Fling kicks off April 22 to April 28
The Free Press Vol. 50, Issue No. 18, 04-08-2019

Julie Pike

Greek Life future faces debt and housing ordinances -- Students not satisfied with food options for dietary restrictions -- USM experts find state failing at-risk youth -- USM expert connects high anxiety to social media and sleep loss -- Meet the candidates for Student Body President -- Proposed rail line in Southern Maine would revive a 125 year tradition
The Free Press Vol. 50, Issue No. 16, 03-11-2019

Julie Pike

Confucius Institutes spark national controversy -- Electoral College may yield to popular vote -- Food Studies brings national summit to USM -- Understanding USM’s university counseling services -- Student Senate looks to increase voter turnout -- Peace Jam comes to Portland thanks to USM student
The Free Press Vol. 50, Issue No. 15, 03-04-2019

Julie Pike

Plastic straws may be eliminated at USM -- How eligible students can apply for work-study -- Class of 2019 tasked with raising $2,019 by May -- Bill to censor ‘obscene’ literature rejected
The Free Press Vol. 50, Issue No. 14, 02-25-2019

Julie Pike

Traveling through time: USM’s past presidents -- Women and gender studies faces potential consolidation -- The ROCC fights stigma about rehabilitation -- Photo Gallery: Celebrating snow covered campuses
The Free Press Vol. 50, Issue No. 13, 02-11-2019

Julie Pike

Maine students working to pass new bill in Maine -- Professors discuss how women can approach the wage gap -- Student experiences in the Reserve Officer Training Corps -- The process of creating a new student group
The Free Press Vol. 50, Issue No. 12, 02-04-2019

Julie Pike

Freeing the textbook: Open Education Resources -- ROTC program teaches students leadership -- Online programs make degrees available anywhere -- The nightly routine of a residential assistant -- Professor creates social media activism minor -- Student Senate sees changes in members
The Free Press Vol. 50, Issue No. 11, 01-28-2019

Julie Pike

USM President moves forward with name change -- Bookstore transitions to online only book sales -- New wifi service at USM coming in February -- Free Store in Gorham offers repurposed items
The Free Press Vol. 50, Issue No. 10, 12-03-2018

Julie Pike

Renovations planned for Brooks Dining Hall -- Student Senate working to raise activity fee -- Students share their internship experience -- Council promotes diversity and inclusion at USM
The Free Press Vol. 50, Issue No. 09, 11-19-2018

Julie Pike

Clinical counselors lead workshop on stress and anxiety -- USM pays tribute to veterans in week of events -- Faculty create course to help students after college -- Extraordinary professors receive emeritus status -- New website helps students with finances -- Update from the Student Senate at USM
The Free Press Vol. 50, Issue No. 08, 11-05-2018

Julie Pike

Liquor and drug violations reduced in Gorham -- USM alumnus helped create tax credit for graduates -- Next semester brings changes to bookstore -- Sororities continue to exist despite decline -- Free entertainment resources from the library
The Free Press Vol. 50, Issue No. 07, 10-29-2018

Julie Pike

Pop up courses offer ways to respond to current events -- Showing support for domestic violence in October -- Maine governor candidates address college affordability -- Student government provides funds for textbooks -- Campus Kitchen Project brought to USM
The Free Press Vol. 50, Issue No. 06, 10-22-2018

Julie Pike

What's on the ballot -- USM urges community to approve Question 4 -- University wide effort to encourage students to vote -- How to register to vote for upcoming elections -- USM addresses Portland parking issues
The Free Press Vol. 50, Issue No. 05, 10-15-2018

Julie Pike

Possible changes to sexual misconduct procedures -- Senior citizens purse their love of learning -- Portland ranked best college town in Maine -- Free tuition part four: middle-class students -- Office of Sustainability launches online swap -- Fall and Halloween festivities coming up
The Free Press Vol. 50, Issue No. 04, 10-01-2018

Julie Pike

Public policy forum at USM -- Residential students sign petition for better food -- College advising for veterans could face funding cuts -- Free tuition part two: programs across the U.S. -- Student discounts
The Free Press Vol. 50, Issue No. 03, 09-24-2018

Julie Pike

Surging student enrollment increases housing -- Free tuition part one: status and possibilities -- Program helps disadvantaged youths with college -- New learning program helps students learn better -- Anti-Registry Movement protests on campus
The Free Press Vol. 50, Issue No. 02, 09-10-2018

Julie Pike

Meet the 47th Student Senate members -- First annual sustainability fair at USM -- Evangelist speaker on campus to kick of first day -- Gorham now has Student Diversity Center
The Free Press Vol. 50, Issue No. 01, 08-27-2018

Julie Pike

Welcome to the University of Southern Maine from President Cummings -- Welcome letter from Dead of Students -- Seek out opportunities to get involved at USM -- WMPG, USM's campus community radio station -- Earn extra cash at school with work-study -- Welcome back from Health & Counseling -- Advising welcomes you, and the role of advising -- More than just books, the library is there to help
The Free Press Vol. 49, Issue No. 22, 04-30-2018

Julie Pike

Funding for Master Plan remains unknown -- Bus transportation changes hit USM next fall -- Dormitory upgrades coming to the Gorham campus -- Removal of six-meal plan upsets busy students -- Student Senate: what to expect next year -- Redesign of communication and media studies -- Developments in the food studies program -- Maine summer events to look forward to -- Maine music and arts festivals expand culture -- Department of Theatre updates curriculum -- Psychology Institute honors Dr. William Gayton
The Free Press Vol. 49, Issue No. 21, 04-23-2018

Julie Pike

Student-led event educates about gun violence -- Providing USM with an education in social justice -- Making college and science a reality for local children -- USM students engage in aquaponics research
The Free Press Vol. 49, Issue No. 20, 04-16-2018

Julie Pike

New organization promotes compassion at USM -- New student run clinic benefits whole community -- Tension between USM student and ISO at event -- Foreign language classes to return to USM -- Loretta J. Ross speaks on reproductive justice
The Free Press Vol. 49, Issue No. 19, 04-09-2018

Julie Pike

Student Body President attempts to veto proposal -- The benefits and rewards of student internships -- USM welcomes new Chief of Police, Noel March -- CSGD free clothing swap a huge success
The Free Press Vol. 49, Issue No. 18, 04-02-2018

Julie Pike

Safezone Project identifies support for LGBTQ+ -- Trump’s budget proposal includes cuts to TRIO -- USM provides seniors with a low cost education -- Outdoor spots around campus to soak up some sun -- Meet the newly elected Student Body President