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The Free Press Vol. 49, Issue No. 16, 03-05-2018

Julie Pike

The University of Southern Maine’s Master Plan -- Hardships of the past lay foundation for USM’s future
The Free Press Vol. 49, Issue No. 14, 02-12-2018

Julie Pike

A week full of crimes across the Portland campus -- Food insecurity problem seen across entire state -- New policy stirs up debate among faculty -- Generational differences in student reporting -- History of mandatory student activity fees
The Free Press Vol. 49, Issue No. 15, 02-26-2018

Julie Pike

Bringing the conversation of sexual assault to USM -- The timely process of awarding tenure to faculty -- The quest for consistency in online learning
The Free Press Vol. 49, Issue No. 13, 02-05-2018

Sarah Tewksbury

Biden stops in Maine, encourages cultural change -- Maine Senator has key role in ending shutdown -- USM encourages all ages to continue their education -- Student Senate reconvenes for a fresh start
The Free Press Vol. 49, Issue No. 11, 01-22-2018

Sarah Tewksbury

How two USM professors shaped who I am -- Peer support benefits appreciative students -- Care and dedication goes into campus mail services -- Passion shines through in journalism classes -- USM’s social work program spreads compassion and wisdom -- Get to know more about the USM Honors Program -- Sodexo worker with infectious positive attitude -- Food studies program established by USM community -- Community is found in unlike places at USM -- Administrative specialist resilient, hardworker -- TRIO Student Support Services have real impact -- USM study abroad office offers opportunities -- USM English department professor motivates
The Free Press Vol. 49, Issue No. 10, 12-04-2017

Sarah Tewksbury

The Free Press will stand by its predecessors -- End of net neutrality could be near -- New direction for USM Young Americans for Freedom -- Senate funded Trevor Project at USM has high hopes -- High school students seek a head start at USM
The Free Press Vol. 49, Issue No. 9, 11-13-2017

Sarah Tewksbury

Take a stand with me -- Republican Female leadership gather at Volk Packaging -- Needle exchange program critical to Portland public -- USM course enrollment no longer requires pin number -- Election exemplifies historic results -- Veterans celebrate their community at USM -- Breakdown of student activity fee
The Free Press Vol. 49, Issue No. 8, 11-06-2017

Sarah Tewksbury

Dear Dannick, -- Please don’t waste time worrying -- Election Day rapidly approaches for Mainers -- The importance of community engagement -- Storm ravages power lines
The Free Press Vol. 49, Issue No. 7, 10-30-2017

Sarah Tewksbury

You too? Take Two -- Young Americans for Freedom no longer recognized as a group on campus -- Freedom of Expression Space opens on Portland campus -- Trump’s Republican budget approval passes -- Student Senate reconvenes -- York High School rallies against bullying -- USM Board of Visitors gathers on the Lewiston-Auburn Campus
The Free Press Vol. 49, Issue No. 6, 10-23-2017

Sarah Tewksbury

You too? -- Student Senate acknowledges lack of gender diversity -- Student government hopes to make amends with MSA -- Susan Feiner resigns from curriculum review committee -- Administration fails students -- President Cummings receives criticism for use of racial slur in convocation remarks -- Career and employment hub
The Free Press Vol. 49, Issue No. 5, 10-16-2017

Sarah Tewksbury

I’m clumsy but I don’t let it get me down -- Traveling “preacher” harasses students -- Linguistics department opens new office -- Woodbury Campus Center houses safe space -- Student senators discuss improvement projects -- Maine local political update
The Free Press Vol. 49, Issue No. 4, 10-02-2017

Sarah Tewksbury

Freedom of speech includes opinions you hate -- Right wing rally draws counter protestors in Augusta -- Woodbury Campus Center under construction -- New senator elected as senate thinks METRO and financial aid -- USM requested safety audit report suggests campus changes -- Changes to the MBA program continue to plague USM
The Free Press Vol. 49, Issue No. 3, 09-25-2017

Sarah Tewksbury

How far is too far -- Safety for USM students becomes a priority -- Gorham dorm treated for bed bugs -- USM Student Senate offers new program
The Free Press Vol. 49, Issue No. 2, 09-18-2017

Sarah Tewksbury

Superpower can’t protect it’s elderly -- 46th Student Senate holds first meeting -- USM Corporate Partners host panel discussion -- New program offers incentives for students -- NAMI on Campus joins Maine’s NAMI Walk
The Free Press Vol. 49, Issue No. 1, 09-11-2017

Sarah Tewksbury

400 RALLY IN PORTLAND AGAINST TRUMP’S DECISION TO END DACA -- Memorialization of American Nationalism -- A New Semester, a Fresh Start for Student Government -- Hurricane Harvey Healing
The Free Press Vol. 48, Issue No. 23 (Summer), 05-22-2017

Sarah Tewksbury

Meet Cara DeRose! -- Students have options for accessing textbooks -- Master plan for campus changes continues -- Food Security Coalition hopes to meet campus need -- Escape the concrete jungle, explore outdoors -- A price for student success
The Free Press Vol. 48, Issue No. 22, 05-01-2017

Krysteana Scribner

Apologies all around: Cummings and Ginn adress senate -- Unsealed fate: The cycle of perpetual punishment
The Free Press Vol. 48, Issue No. 21, 04-24-2017

Krysteana Scribner

Lepage visits campus, students protest during speech -- Senate controversy continues -- Climate change affects Maine’s markets
The Free Press Vol. 48, Issue No. 20, 04-17-2017

Krysteana Scribner

Sodexo serves up mixed reviews on college campuses -- Starbucks in Glickman has ties to university dining services
The Free Press Vol. 48, Issue No. 19, 04-10-2017

Krysteana Scribner

Students demand senate chair Liam Ginn resign -- Islamophobic graffiti found in Luther Bonney -- Human performance lab studies impact of exercise
The Free Press Vol. 48, Issue No. 18, 03-20-2017

Krysteana Scribner

Guns on campus: what it could mean for students -- Controversy in SGA continues, senator resigns during meeting
The Free Press Vol. 48, Issue No. 17, 03-06-2017

Krysteana Scribner

MaineStreet: A useful tool or an archaic database? -- USM hopes to expand support and resources for trans students -- Portland campus sees a rise in theft in the past month
The Free Press Vol. 48, Issue No. 16, 02-27-2017

Krysteana Scribner

Students on campus host candid conversations on political divide -- Portland Police shoot, kill man on St. John Street -- Can marijuana intensify cognitive problems? -- Combating seasonal depression with sports
The Free Press Vol. 48, Issue No. 15, 02-13-2017

Krysteana Scribner

“My Aunt lives in Aleppo, some of my father’s family sided with Assad, but I am against the regime.” -- Cummings to allow Larry Lockman on campus -- Portland Museum of Art gets a makeover -- Hundreds of people attend Planned Parenthood rally -- Pdg Muhamiriza voted in as new student body vice president
The Free Press Vol. 48, Issue No. 14, 02-06-2017

Krysteana Scribner

Controversial Conservative to speak at USM -- President Cummings talks openly on SGA -- Our Opinion:Is history bound to repeat itself?