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The Free Press Vol 51, Issue 10, 12-09-2019
Alyson Peabody
Plans for new Portland student center, residence hall in the works--Unauthorized account seized and audited by Student Senate--USM says farewell to two Office of Public Affairs faculty--Hannaford donates 1 million to fight child hunger--USM announces new deployment policy
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The Free Press Vol 51, Issue 9, 11-18-2019
Alyson Peabody
Student researches pollution in Casco Bay--Legal action taken against Cape Elizabeth high school--Inedible items found in food at Brooks dining hall--Maine graduates may qualify for tax credit
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The Free Press Vol 51, Issue 8, 11-04-2019
Alyson Peabody
Protestors march against ICE in Portland--Lewiston-Auburn campus to move to downtown Lewiston--USM ranked #2 online college in Maine--Follow up: no bodycams for campus public safety--House accepts rules of impeachment inquiry
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The Free Press Vol 51, Issue 7, 10-28-2019
Alyson Peabody
Campus buildings not meeting accessibility standards--MaineCare to cover transgender medical care--Public Safety charges suspect with indecent conduct--How are students dealing with tuition costs?--Emergency protocols for students on campus
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The Free Press Vol 51, Issue 6, 10-21-2019
Alyson Peabody
Power returns to Gorham after students told to go home--Portland police invest in bodycams--Increased Student Activity Fees not received--Where are your student fees going?--Anti-Racist Action Network discusses the University of Everyone
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The Free Press Vol 51, Issue 5, 10-07-2019
Alyson Peabody
The quest to be carbon neutral begins--New campus center to replace Woodbury next year--Athletes wear purple for domestic violence awareness--Impeachment investigations continue--Placing a Green Dot in Southern Maine--#METOO at Maine Women’s Summit on economic security--Family for ME brings awareness to children in need of families
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The Free Press Vol 51, Issue 4, 09-30-2019
Alyson Peabody
Woodbury Campus Center closed due to flooding--New vaccination laws create a grassroots movement--Solving Maine’s lead poisoning problem--USM Joins the University of the Arctic--Dr. Robert Sanford appointed to Board of Environmental Protection--UMaine School of Law will separate from USM in 2022--Art professor Michael Shaughnessy running for Mayor of Westbrook--Following the impeachment investigation on President Trump
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The Free Press Vol 51, Issue 3, 09-23-2019
Alyson Peabody
Vape-related illness sparks more conversation--Historic Fort Gorges’ uncertain future--Thousands rejected from loan forgiveness program
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The Free Press Vol 51, Issue 2, 09-16-2019
Alyson Peabody
Residential Life changes occupancy priorities--USM Libraries join The Open Textbook Network--New distracted driving law in Maine--New parking policies on campus
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The Free Press Vol 51, Issue 1, 08-26-2019
Alyson Peabody
Welcome from President Cummings--Welcome from Dean of Students--Letter from the Student Body President--New student parking permits--Useful resources for new and returning students--Letter from Health & Counseling Services--Supportive recovery community on campus--Welcome back from TRIO--“Are my academic habits working for me?”--Learning: It’s what you DO that matters
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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