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The Free Press Vol. 48, Issue No. 13, 01-30-2017

Krysteana Scribner

Student Body Vice President has been asked to step down -- Islamic Studies minor in the works at USM -- Learning to ‘Adult’: Portland schools and USM launch programs -- NGOs worldwide respond after Trump reinstates Mexico City Policy -- Sexual assault prevention training fails to reach all students
The Free Press Vol. 48, Issue No. 12, 01-23-2017

Krysteana Scribner

The implications of eliminating Obamacare -- “You are fake news, President Trump” -- Millions rallied in marches across the globe -- SGA strives for transparency, but much confusion still surrounds their process
The Free Press Vol. 48, Issue No. 11, 12-12-2016

Krysteana Scribner

Students strive to get more gender neutral bathrooms on campus -- Knitting group hopes to keep activists warm at Standing Rock -- Lepage asks for change in minimum wage, education ballot initiatives -- Student senate hopes to move forward after alleged hate crime -- Student activists mobilize to join protest efforts
The Free Press Vol. 48, Issue No. 10, 12-05-2016

Krysteana Scribner

University community celebrates installation of President Cummings -- Board of Trustees propose tuition increase in May of next year -- Student activists protest at Maine State House to for equality
The Free Press Vol. 48, Issue No. 9, 11-14-2016

Krysteana Scribner

To much surprise, Trump elected next president of the United States -- USM to provide off-campus housing in Bayside apartments -- Silenced voices: members of the military during political upheaval -- Drills shows students need more safety training -- Protests break out across nation after Trump wins nomination
The Free Press Vol. 48, Issue No. 8, 11-07-2016

Krysteana Scribner

Bernie Sanders rallies a crowd in Portland to support Hillary Clinton -- What Iceland’s gender wage gap means for our university -- Noyes Street fire memorial -- Crusade’s latin phrase in SGA office sparks racial controversy
The Free Press Vol. 48, Issue No. 7, 10-31-2016

Krysteana Scribner

Portland state Senate candidate talks key issues -- Candidates of Maine’s 1st Congressional District election -- 2016 Presidential candidates on the issues -- Faculty call for “partnership among equals” for merged MBA program
The Free Press Vol. 48, Issue No. 6, 10-24-2016

Krysteana Scribner

Suicide 101: What you need to know -- Triggered by Trump -- How addiction correlates with mental illness -- USM community works to dispel stigma surrounding mental illness -- How hypnotism can offer you a deeper understanding of yourself
The Free Press Vol. 48, Issue No. 5, 10-03-2016

Krysteana Scribner

New graduate building could be coming to campus -- Building connections for honors students to Iceland -- Understanding rights and responsibilities under Title IX -- Portland’s METRO bus set to take over current student transit -- Exclusion versus Inclusion: What kind of atmosphere does USM provide?
The Free Press Vol. 48, Issue No. 4, 09-26-2016

Krysteana Scribner

Social media and convoluted social discussions -- New administration brings back four retrenched faculty -- Resident assistants help foster community in dorms -- Students voice concerns over upcoming election
The Free Press Vol. 48, Issue No. 3, 09-19-2016

Krysteana Scribner

Molly Ringwald visits campus to campaign for Clinton -- Popping pills for pop quizzes: Is Adderall a study drug? -- Changes to take place in Multicultural Center
The Free Press Vol. 48, Issue No. 2, 09-12-2016

Krysteana Scribner

Students voice opinions on campus tobacco ban -- Professors turn to VoiceThread for online classes -- Enrollment increase leads to overcrowding in dorm rooms
The Free Press Vol. 48, Issue No. 1, 09-05-2016

Krysteana Scribner

Goodbye, Bedford Street: Master Plan reveals the future of USM -- Tired of buying textbooks? New options to rent for free -- Sodexo opens amid student critiques -- “We have more things in common than we do in differences” David McKenzie, Interim Dean of Students, shares his life story and offers insight on diversity at USM
The Free Press Vol. 47, Issue Summer 05-23-16

Krysteana Scribner

Students and Recovery -- Letter from the President, “Opportunity awaits at USM” -- Time to move aside Aramark, Sodexo is here -- Learning to love and take care of yourself -- An overview of the “One University Model”
The Free Press Vol. 47, Issue No. 22, 05-02-2016

Krysteana Scribner

USM awarded grant for recovery center on campus -- A year in perspective: 2015-2016 editor opinion -- Candidates for provost announced -- Documentary raises awareness on sexual assault -- Surviving Finals Week -- Locker Project establishes pantries in local high schools
The Free Press Vol. 47, Issue No. 21, 04-25-2016

Krysteana Scribner

Alumni band performs with two retiring professors -- The minds of USM showcase work at Thinking Matters -- Fourth annual day of electronic recycling -- Angus King joins climate change panel -- USM Chemistry Lab to Open Next Semester -- SGA: What you need to know about it -- Small businesses look for skilled lawyers
The Free Press Vol. 47, Issue No. 20, 04-18-2016

Krysteana Scribner

USM professor gives talk on drone warfare -- Polls are now open, student body president nominees provide their solutions -- Bill to transition India Street services leaves some uneasy -- 240 registered volunteers lend a helping hand -- There’s more out there than heteronormativity -- Four professors granted tenure
The Free Press Vol. 47, Issue No. 19, 04-11-2016

Krysteana Scribner

NEASC visits USM for mid-cycle review -- Initiative aims to prevent hateful and racist acts -- Relay for Life event has USM students “Kicking it to Cancer” -- Primaries are in full swing, twenty states still to decide -- Trainer advocates mindfulness for law students
The Free Press Vol. 47, Issue No. 18, 03-21-2016

Krysteana Scribner

Assessing the risk of alcohol -- USM receives grant for study abroad in Iceland -- USM looks to open season strong -- Panelist offer uncensored advice on sex -- Maine businesses come together to raise minimum wage for entire state
The Free Press Vol. 47, Issue No. 17, 03-07-2016

Krysteana Scribner

Case of mumps confirmed at USM -- Bernie Sanders visits Portland four days before caucuses -- Troubles arise when pet turtles are released -- Zika virus now confirmed in Maine and New Hampshire -- Panelists discuss impacts of climate change on world conflict
The Free Press Vol. 47, Issue No. 16, 02-29-2016

Krysteana Scribner

USM announces brewery partnership -- Students for #USMFuture give their demands to administration -- A look at Black History Month -- Melanoma is a preventable but common disease
The Free Press Vol. 47, Issue No. 15, 02-22-2016

Krysteana Scribner

Retro Issue -- The History of Campus Coverage -- Open to listening: Dean host forum for students -- The pay gap between men and women is closing, but still exists -- Wars that shaped America bring students together at USM -- Women in the draft, an issue that has spanned 50 years -- USM has made big strides in providing rights for LGBT
The Free Press Vol. 47, Issue No. 14, 02-08-2016

Krysteana Scribner

Arbitrator rules faculty layoffs justified at USM -- Rent prices at all time high while USM explores new options -- What is Enlightenment? Kant’s essay 230 years later -- Maine is one of 13 states that has a caucus, here’s how it works -- Students gather to discuss culture’s role in advising
The Free Press Vol. 47, Issue No. 13, 02-01-2016

Krysteana Scribner

Students gather to weigh options abroad -- Workshop aims to dispel stereotypes around disabilities -- Governor LePage suggests Lewiston and Auburn merge into one city -- Professor’s showcase vast knowledge in their field by publishing books -- Potential changes coming to USM after Board of Trustees meeting -- USM Socialists analyze world refugee crisis through discussion -- Could cost of books lead to more theft in campus store? -- Academic horizons expanding for interested students
The Free Press Vol. 47, Issue No. 12, 01-25-2016

Krysteana Scribner

President Cummings used first semester to repair USM -- Luther Bonney computer lab set to be completed by May -- Take as much food as you want, but eat what you take -- Portland police “break down barriers” by swearing in first female Muslim officer -- An introduction to the invasive species of Maine