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The Free Press Vol. 47, Issue No. 01, 08-31-2015

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2 August 31, 2015 August 31, 2015 News 3 New president shares his vision for USM Glen Cummings hopes student engagement will allow our university to thrive

Krysteana Scribner hood of layoffs. This means we Editor-in-chief What are some of the renova- need to make ourselves more at- What was it like when you were tions and changes that happened tractive in the larger market of told you were going to be our new this summer? Maine and New England. president? Well, my offi ce was moved to Also, instead of -13% enroll- I was in total shock when they Masterton Hall last Friday morn- ment we estimated last year, said I was given the title of presi- ing. This is a huge change, con- we’re at -7% enrollment. This dent at USM. I went to the trust- sidering the President’s offi ce may still seem low, but we’re nar- ee’s meeting and the Vice Chan- has been on the 7th fl oor of the rowing that gap, which allows us cellor said the Chancellor wanted law building for over two de- from some freedom from laying to speak to me. I was like, “Is ev- cades now. Now, I’ll be closer off faculty.This doesn’t mean we erything okay?” and he said, “Oh, to students. I’d like to get a cup have the ability to buy new posi- things are very okay.” I was taken of coffee and interact with them tions either, but we don’t have to very much by surprise, but I’m whenever I get the chance. It’s let go of anyone, at least this year. very honored. important to set the tone for learning and welcoming our stu- How do you plan to bring stu- What drew you to USM’s cam- dents and a great opportunity to dents together to have a com- pus? Why did you want to work hear student complaints and ob- munity feel when we’re mostly a here? servations of the university. commuter school?

I have a lot of ties to Maine We’ve also been doing facility When we move student services and this particular university. upgrades. We borrowed money to the fi rst fl oor of Luther Bonny, I’ve lived in this state all my from the system offi ce which is it will become sort of a one stop life and I’ve lived in Portland allowing us to do a full imple- shopping for students, where they for about thirty years. I’ve even mentation so every dorm will can get all the help and support taught here as an adjunct since have wifi - because most students they may need in one place. Our 1996. My grandmother graduated expect that when they come to goal is to create physical spaces from Gorham Normal School in our campus. for students to learn and grow, 1927, so you could say my his- such as how we added admissions tory at this university stretches How can you promise faculty down to Abromson so students way back. won’t be cut this year? How does can have an easier time fi nding it. our budget allow this? We need good academic leaders The University of Southern that are helping us maximize fac- Maine is the central cultural eco- We’re looking at our budget ulty and staff connections. nomic center in this state. When with a level of one year. There we’re fi ring on all cylinders, are two different paths we could when we’re at our capacity in take: One path says we don’t terms of our performance, it is an meet goals for enrollment, and enormous boost to the rest of the therefore layoffs will be neces- state. As I said before, I’m a big sary next year. The second path, if we were to work together, will fan of the state of Maine. I think [email protected] Nate Baril / Contributor USM is the best place to make a strengthen our student retainment @krysteana2016 [and] we can reduce the likeli- President Cummings speaking at the welcoming breakfast Thursday contribution. 4 News August 31, 2015 Sexual assault training neccesary on campus Campus safety project puts on sexual assault prevention training for RAs

Zachary Searles discuss the incident, leading to as- WCSH, a sign hangs from a Sigma News Editor WHAT CONSTITUTES saults going unreported. Nu house at Old Dominion Univer- Recently, Resident assistants at To help combat assault and to sity, telling parents to leave their SEXUAL HARASSMENT USM completed a mandatory sex- raise awareness, last year there was freshman daughters with them if ual assault prevention program to an online training that was manda- they want a good time. be prepared for the upcoming se- tory for all students to partake in. Sarah Holmes commented, say- mester. The course was apart of the “We can always do more. But this ing in an interview with WCSH, Campus Safety Program, a program online training gives us the foun- “I’m often surprised that we are see- that helps support a healthy campus dation to start,” said Holmes in an ing things like that in this day and environment. interview last year with the Free age. It is 2015.” The course taught RAs how to Press. “If you take the training, you A DKE chapter was banned from respond when dealing with sexual assault and domestic violence. RAs were also taught how the should I’m often surprised support a student if they happen to be a victim. that we are seeing things like According to Sarah Holmes, as- sistant dean of students, RAs are that in this day and age. It is on the “front lines” when it comes to sexual assault and domestic vio- lence. It’s their job to let students 2015. Sarah Holmes, assistant dean of students know that they have a place to go if they need someone to talk to. “RAs see when someone is hav- ing a hard time. Or they see when will pay more attention to domestic Yale University for making their someone’s pattern of behavior has violence, or other forms of harass- pledgees chant and hold inappropri- suddenly changed because some- ment.” ate signs, encouraging sexual acts thing has happened,” said Sarah With a large number of commuter even if the woman wasn’t consent- Holmes. students at USM, Pufhal believes ing. In 2012, there was 15 reported in- that it may be possible that a lot of Recently, Greek life at USM re- stances of sexual assault in the Gor- abuse may happen off campus, so it ceived a nod from Senator Susan ham residence halls. The following never gets reported to the school. Collins for their proactive engage- year there was four and there was “There are no numbers for sexual ment in sexual assault prevention. also one case of stalking and two harassment on campus, only crimes reek life at USM is committed to reported cases of domestic violence. that may stem from harassment,” creating a safe community for stu- These numbers may seem low, said Pufhal. dents. but can be deceiving, according to Fraternities and Greek life have Abigail Johnson-Ruscansky / Multimedia editor Joy Pufhal, dean of students. It is seen their names in the news with [email protected] possible that people don’t want to stories surfacing in connection Ellen Spahn / Design Assistant with sexual assaults. According to @USMFreePress Important information for incoming students: Everything you need to know about add/drop policies and bus schedules

Hannah Lyon / Design Director Abiigail Johnson-Ruscansky / Multimedia Editor August 31, 2015 News 5 SHIP effective for all students August 1, 2015 Students at risk of paying for uneeded coverage if not waived by deadline

tem were enrolled in SHIP, says a Erica Jones Contributor Lisa Belanger, Director of Health Services at USM. Approximately r 32% of those were USM students f Classes have offi cially re- sumed, and the enrollment pro- alone. cess is still active for many of Students who are already cov- ered by an insurance policy and ,us as we sift through our emails and say goodbye to summer. One wish to waive out of SHIP should visit USM’s University Health demail you may have received this sum- and Counseling Services website, where mmer contained information about the university’s mandatory health instructions on providing proof insurance policy for students. If of current insurance are on the you didn’t receive an email, you page. In order to complete the may have noticed a charge for waiver form, students will need insurance in your Mainestreet ac- to follow the link provided in the count. instructions and log in with their The University of Southern seven-digit Student ID and birth- Maine’s Student Health Insurance date. Plan (SHIP) is available to all eli- Alternatively, students who gible USM students. Beginning would like to participate in SHIP August 1, 2015, all USM students should look to the instructions, who meet the criteria were auto- also on the Health and Counsel- matically enrolled in SHIP. ing Services page, on how to con- fi rm their enrollment in SHIP. r This criterion for enrollment includes taking nine or more The deadline to waive out of the plan is October 1, 2015. Fail- credits, graduate students or law students enrolled in six or ure to complete and submit the Abigail Johnson-Ruscansky / Design Assistant more credits, all School of Nurs- waiver by this date will result Any student that may need help can go to the Financial Aid Office or pay a visit to the student success center, ing students enrolled in clinical in an inability to withdraw from where professionals will sit down with you and go over your options for health insurance or anything else. SHIP or remove the charges from ncoursework, all Athletic Train- ing Programs students enrolled your account. Every school in the Univer- in clinical coursework, and all coverage in this year’s plan ends icy, Cross Insurance invites any- the Gorham campus in 125 Upton sity of Maine System requires students enrolled in the Occupa- on July 31, 2016. The cost of the one to call their customer service Hall. tional Therapy program. verifi cation of health insurance annual premium is $1,185. line at 1-800-977-4698. Students [email protected] Last year, over 3,800 students to enroll in courses at the begin- If you have more questions are also always welcome to visit @USMFreePress in the University of Maine Sys- ning of each academic year. The about SHIP’s coverage and pol- USM’s Health Center, located on Cummings trying to repair AAUP sanctions USM is one of fifty-six universities currently on the censure list gram cuts, addressed in the report, reach out to them twice per year to have been a controversial topic in work with them and get to a point the USM community. where we can vote to remove them The report also concluded that from the censure list,” said Donna the USM administration’s fail- Banks, an administrative assis- ure to consult the faculty senate tant for the AAUP’s Department violated the, “generally accepted of Academic Freedom, Tenure & norms of academic governance in Governance. American higher education.” Banks predicts that the organi- “Our goal is to create a strong zation will reach out to the univer- shared governance model,” said sity around October. Cummings, adding that he has USM is one of fi fty-six univer- been meeting weekly with Tom sities currently on the censure list, Parchman, chair of USM’s fac- and one of four universities sanc- ulty senate, as well as organizing tioned during the 2015 AAUP An-

What we do with the administrations on our censured list is reach out to them twice per year to Alex Greenlee / Contributor work with them. reaching out [to the AAUP] when ing academic freedom and tenure. we haven’t worked on the issue Among the violations, the in- Donna Banks, AAUP’s administrative assistant Cody Marcroft with the locals.” vestigative committee found Contributor Once shared governance is the university’s termination of strengthened on campus, ex- sixty full-time faculty members University of Southern Maine plained Cummings, USM can and elimination or reduction of President Glenn Cummings said look forward to working with academic programs for fi nancial he has been working to repair the AAUP to have the university reasons to be in violation of the weekly luncheons with various nual Conference in Washington, the shared governance issue that removed from the organization’s 1940 Statement of Principles on faculty members. D.C. According to the AAUP web- caused the American Association censure list. Academic Freedom and Tenure, Meanwhile, the AAUP has site, institutions can be removed of University Professors (AAUP) Last June, the AAUP voted to according to the AAUP’s offi cial plans to reach out to USM in an from the list at a vote held during to censure the university’s admin- sanction the university after an in- report. attempt to repair relations, but has the association’s annual meeting. istration last June. vestigation found USM’s adminis- The report argues that USM’s yet to contact the university due to “I have been working directly tration to be in violation of various alleged fi nancial exigency was not the recency of the sanction. with our faculty and senate,” said principles recognized by the orga- substantial enough to warrant the “What we do with the admin- Cummings. “There’s no sense in nization as appropriate for achiev- cuts. The recent faculty and pro- istrations on our censured list is [email protected] @USMFreePress 6 News August 31, 2015

In Brief... for college graduates, WalletHub economic growth throughout the compared the 150 most populated state of Maine. Police Beat U.S. metropolitan statistical ar- eas across two key dimensions, The EDA’s University Center including “Education Level” and program partners with academic Selections from the USM “Quality of Education & Attain- institutions in a competitive en- ment Gap.” vironment, providing regional Department of Public economic development initiatives Safety police log August This included statistics on the access to valuable university re- 23 to September 1 level of education attained by sources and technical expertise. Maine Senators make residents over 25, as well as data case for Iran nuclear war on the quality ratings of the area’s public schools and universities, Stone House to be Wednesday, July 1 At a forum hosted at USM in enrollment numbers and racial transferred to Wolfe’s mid-August, Sen. Angus King, and gender gaps. Neck Farm Foundation former Maine Sen. George Mitch- False alarm ell and former U.S. Ambassador Portland and South Portland Ownership of the historic Stone Burglary alarm went off in Payson Smith hall. Employee Nicholas Burns were all on the were considered to be one city House in Freeport, which housed called to say they entered the alarm code, and alarm went same page regarding the proposed in the data set and had the fourth USM’s Stonecoast Writers’ MFA off. Employee error. nuclear deal between the United highest percentage of high school program is being transferred to States, Iran and a number of other diploma holders. the nonprofi t Wolfe’s Neck Farm nations: It’s either this agreement Foundation. or no agreement. Ann Arbor, Michigan was Thursday, July 2 “Those who oppose this deal ranked fi rst in education level. Christopher Quint, executive tend to base their opinions almost director of USM’s Offi ce of Pub- Lab equipment? Nah, just the cash entirely on this agreement versus The complete project can be lic Affairs, confi rmed the trans- Theft report in the science building. Caller reports that a a perfect agreement,” said Mitch- found online. fer in a recent interview with the ell. “I think there is very, very lit- Portland Press Herald wallet was taken from the science building. Report Taken. tle chance that negotiations could USM gets awarded ever be resumed if this deal falls $100,000 grant for eco- According to those reports, no through.” nomic research money will be involved in the Tuesday, July 7 King, who along with the rest transfer, but ownership and main- of Congress will vote on the issue The Maine Center for Busi- tenance of the historic building, in early September — through a ness and Economic Research at will become the sole responsibil- Bro cops resolution either in support or op- USM has been awarded $100,000 ity of the foundation. Assisted other agency, Gorham PD. Disturbance. Suspect position to the deal — has voiced from the Economic Development left area before offi cer arrived. Assistance Given. Report strong support. Administration, U.S. Sens. Su- The ownership transfer was taken. “What I’ve done is tried to im- san Collins and Angus King an- announced in the fi rst week of merse myself in this,” he said. “I nounced in mid-August. August during an informal town ultimately ended up with a long council workshop at Wolfe’s list of fl aws in the agreement but “The Maine Center for Business Neck Farm. Thursday, July 9 then ended up trying to think of and Economic Research works to the alternatives. … I was afraid strengthen existing regional eco- “The formal transfer has not Racking up the speeding tickets we’d end up with the worst of all nomic development initiatives happened yet because the lawyers Motor vehicle stopped on School St. Summons issued worlds: a weaker sanctions re- and stimulate economic oppor- are still working out all of the gime against Iran and an Iran un- tunity in the state of Maine,” the legal details,” Quint explained. for speed and inspection. Verbal warning for registration. fettered by this agreement.” Senators said in a joint statement. “But it is going to happen.” Report taken. “This funding will provide an im- Portland is one of the portant catalyst for innovation, Last year, USM offi cials said most well-educated cit- and build upon ongoing economic that closing the Stone House Monday, July 13 ies in the U.S., says data development efforts at the Uni- would save the University of analysis versity of Southern Maine to sup- Maine System about $75,000 to port Maine’s private and public $110,000 a year in maintenance Skid mark street art A recent post by WalletHub, a sector organizations.” and utility costs and that the build- Vandalism report in the parking garage. Offi cer advises data analysis company that regu- ing was also in need of $8.5 mil- that he heard a motor vehicle squealing tires in garage. larly publishes independent data The grant will fund the fi nal lion in repairs and maintenance. Vehicle gone upon arrival. Black marks left in garage. analyses comparing U.S. states year of a fi ve-year Economic De- Offi cer investigating. and cities across a wide range velopment Program at the univer- Quint said the Stonecoast Writ- of criteria, ranked Portland and sity, which provides technical as- ers’ program was housed at Bow- South Portland as the thirteenth sistance, along with research and doin College in Brunswick this most-educated city America. development tools for the pur- year. Tuesday, July 14 To fi nd the most attractive cities poses of spurring innovation and Hello, this is defi nitely not an emergency 911 Call. Pocket Dial. Called back, all set.

Wednesday, July 15 Do you even lift bro? Disturbance in the Sullivan Gym with people yelling in the lobby. Offi cer warned subjects for disturbing the peace.

Thursday, July 16 Nothing to see here people Suspicious activity in the G16 Parking lot with a large group of people. Moved along.

Friday, July 17 Clearly not a Mac fan

Burglary in the Masterton Hall. Faculty reports the theft of a computer from a locked offi ce. Offi cer recovered computer, off campus. Investigation Pending. Report Taken.

Police logs are edited for grammar and style. They can be found at usm.maine.edu/police/campus-crime-log. August 31, 2015 7

USM Sullivan Recreation and Fitness Complex, Portland Fitness Activity Programs Massage & Reiki Therapy All programs require pre-registration. Therapeutic: Appointments available with a Licensed Program Preview - Schedule is subject to change Massage Therapist. Class fees are per semester offering, 7-14 weeks depending on FMI: http://usm.maine.edu/sullivancomplex/therapeutic- offering massage Fee: $45 for 60 minutes or $65 for 90 minutes Crosstraining: Schedule: Appointments made in advance by calling This program includes cardiovascular and anaerobic exercises, 780-4939. Therapists often need a couple of days to strength training, and plyometrics! This is an advanced group a weeks’ notice for scheduling appointments as they Full Academic Semester Hours exercise fi tness program. Drop in as part of the group exercising schedule at other locations based on interest! Sunday 9:45 am - 6 pm together boot camp style! Instructor: Maureen Higgins. Basketball & Racquetball Courts Monday-Thursday 5:45 am - 10 pm Schedule: M-W-F, 5:15 pm-6:00 pm, (3 day/week) Basketball: Friday 5:45 am - 7 pm a full-fl edged advanced fi tness class. Drop-In hours vary. Please call 780-4169 or check our Saturday 6:45 am – 6 pm Ongoing year round drop in group activity website for an updated schedule to confi rm availability. Fee: $10 students; $30 member, Alumni, Faculty/Staff or Bring your own basketball for play during open gym All Activities end 15 minutes before closing. Gen Public w/membership; $100 without membership. times! Basketballs are available only for sign out with Schedule is subject to change. a credit card! Indoor Walk/Jog Drop In AM or NOON Options: Call 780-4169 or visit our website for details. Open gym time for walk jog. The main gym is 12 laps to a mile. Racquetball/Squash/Wallyball: Check with Sullivan Rec & Fitness Complex as the Fitness Center Schedule: M-W-F 6:00am-9:00am (3 day/week) Courts can be reserved up to 1 week in advance. and Body shop close for Academic class periods in Fall & Spring. Schedule: T-Th 12:00pm-1:00pm (2 day/week) Fee: Non-Members: $5 day fee and $2.50 court fee The alternate room may be used during these class times. Fee: Free to Students, Alumni, Faculty/Staff or Gen Public Bring your own racquet for play as racquets are not w/membership w/Campus ID & current gym members. available! Memberships $5 drop-in day fee for all non-members. f you're a current USM Student, you're already a member! Main Gym Group Activities/ Open Gym Day Pass Fees Fee: Pickleball: Open Gym for students/Drop in Activities: Fitness Center Day Pass: $5 A paddle sport created for all ages and skill levels. The rules are Bring your own group or join with others! Badminton, Fitness Center Week Pass: $15 per week simple and the game is easy for beginners to learn, but can develop Dodge ball, Floor Hockey, or Volleyball equipment is Basketball Day Pass: $5 into a quick, fast-paced, competitive game for experienced players. available for sign out. Racquetball Day Pass: $7.50 Schedule: T 1:00pm-2:00pm (1 day/week) Schedule: Membership options: www.usm.maine.edu/sullivancomplex Begins: 9/15/15 Ends: 12/15/15 Tuesday & Thursday Open 1pm-4pm; To renew your Sullivan Complex membership call 780-4169, Info Ctr. Fee: Free to Students, Alumni, Faculty/Staff or Gen Public Sullivan Main Gym w/membership w/Campus ID & current gym members. Fee: Free for students and members with D’s: Every person who enters Sullivan Complex must show a valid ID, $5/day public USM Campus Photo ID or a government issued ID for access to the Spin IT!: facility. No exceptions! New ID’s are required within 72 hours. Group fi tness workout on spinning bikes. Instructor: Jillian Magee. Fencing: Limited to 14 participants. Schedule: Risk Release Forms: An assumption of Risk and Release is re- Schedule: M-W 6:00am-7:00am (2 day/week) Tuesday 6pm-9pm – Sullivan Main Gym quired to be completed at the time of purchase by each member for Begins: 9/14/15 Ends: 12/18/15 Fee: Free for students and members with participation in all activities and programs held within the Sullivan Fee: $10 students; $20 member, Alumni, Faculty/Staff or ID; $5/day public Recreation & Fitness Complex. Gen Public w/membership; $100 without membership FMI: E-mail the Blade Society usm [email protected] Minimum Age: No unaccompanied minors 12-17 are permitted in Spin IT! : the facility. Persons aged 12-17 years of age are permitted in the Group fi tness workout on spinning bikes. Instructor: Stefanie Stultz. Indoor Soccer: facility only when accompanied, and directly supervised within sight Limited to 14 participants. Schedule: Thursday 7:30pm - 9:30pm - and vocal range, by a parent or guardian 18 years or older. Minors Schedule: M-W 5pm-6pm (2 day/week) Sullivan Main Gym must be supervised by parent or guardian of same gender in ap- Begins: 9/14/15 Ends: 12/16/15 Fee: Free students/members must propriate locker room facilities. These policies apply to holders of Fee: $10 students; $20 member, Alumni, Faculty/Staff or pre-register. Limit 20 day passes, as well as memberships. (Unisex restroom facilities are Gen Public w/membership; $100 without membership available, ask staff members for locations). Ultimate Frisbee: Weigh In Wednesday! Schedule: Services Join your health coach every Wednesday to weigh in not only your Tuesday 7pm-9pm – Sullivan Main Gym. Services available with a valid 3 month minimum membership body but your thoughts, ideas and experiences too! We will begin Fee: Free for students and members with Towel Service: Clean towels for showering after your workout. each session with a weigh in for accountability followed by discus- ID; $5/day public Fee: 3 months $7; 6 months $12; 12 months $20 sion of wellness topics of interest. This gathering will be held from FMI: Visit the Ultimate website: Lockers: 12:15 pm to 1:00 pm each Wednesday starting September 16th, www.portlandultimate.com Half Locker Fee: 3 months $7; 6 months $13; 12 months $24 2015, in the multipurpose room at Sullivan Complex. The meetings or email Toby Jacobs: Full Locker Fee: 3 months $12; 6 months $18; 12 months $30 will be informal so come as long or as little as you prefer. For more [email protected] Laundry Service: Save time with our laundry service! information feel free to contact the health coach, Lacey Bouchard, Connect with Us! Fee: 6 months $28; 12 months $50 RD, LDN at [email protected]. For more information and/or current program offerings, Saunas: Saunas are available in women’s and men’s locker rooms. stop by our offi ce at 104 Sullivan Recreation & Fitness Women’s Strength & Power Hour: Complex. Body Shop & Fitness Center The Women’s Only Fitness Hour will focus on providing women with all the essentials to get in shape. Circuit strength training for in- Fitness Programs can be found on the web: Call our Information Center, 780-4169 creasing muscular strength, bone density, core stability, balance and http://usm.maine.edu/sullivancomplex/usm-fi tness-center-body- or Admin Manager, 780-4939. mobility. With cool down stretching at the end. Get all the benefi ts shop www.usm.maine.edu/sullivancomplex of a good balanced work-out. Modifi cations can be made to meet Choose from a program that includes a fi tness evaluation and Sullivan Recreation and Fitness Complex a tailor-made fi tness program designed to meet your goals with different fi tness levels. supervised basic training sessions by our Fitness Center Personal Instructor Niffy Allen. Limited to 12 participants. Sullivan Complex - A Part of USM’s Trainers. Schedule: Tues/Thursday 1:30pm-2:30pm (2 day/week) Metropolitan Community Begins: week of 9/15/15 Ends: week of 12/17/15 Registration Information We would like to take this opportunity to invite you Fee: $10 students; $20 member, Alumni, Faculty/Staff or to the Sullivan Recreation and Fitness Complex. The To Register: Go to the USM Sullivan Recreation & Fitness Complex Gen Public w/membership; $100 without membership success of our programs is much in part to the family Offi ce, 104 Sullivan Complex with your USM student photo I.D card and friends’ atmosphere and relationships that are beginning August 31, 2015 Must register in person with payment Belly Dance: 7 weeks, view the web for class description. developed with the staff and other members, forming and USM Campus ID to confi rm class availability! NO EXCEP- Instructor Anabee Beal. a community over the years. The atmosphere is very TIONS! Classes are subject to change. Class fees are per class per Schedule: Monday Time: 7:00pm-8:00pm, (1 day/week) comfortable here..... In fact, many of the folks that worked out here years ago still come in three or more semester. Stop in or view website for updates on program offerings. Begins: 9/14/15 Ends: 11/2/2015 days per week. www.usm.maine.edu/sullivancomplex Fee: $10 Student, $25 Sullivan members, $65 Gen Public Membership fees are reasonably priced! We offer USM Community Discount Offerings Yoga: Pre-registration for yoga class offerings is a must. If you are memberships for Alumni, General Public, Faculty, Staff, signing up for this program, you should be prepared to make a 12 Military, visiting college students, as well as discounts’ Discount Program offerings through University Community week commitment to one class per week. Recreation & Fitness for Students, Faculty, Staff, and University for immediate family members for those whose children Each individual Yoga session is per time/session/cannot be com- or spouses are current USM students. Did you know Community members with a valid Campus Photo ID. Dine Around bined books, Sunrise Guides, Amusement park discount tickets at Canobie that as a member of the Sullivan Complex, you can take Begins: week of 9/15/15 Ends: week of 12/17/15 full advantage of both the Body Shop and the larger Lake, Funtown/Splashtown USA, Six Flags New England, Water Fee: $20 students; $50 member, Alumni, Faculty/Staff or Fitness Center/Weight Room? We also offer specialty Country & More! For a complete listing of all ongoing specials visit Gen Public w/membership; $100 without membership programs at Sullivan Complex, such as Belly Dancing, the following website: Cross Training, Spinning, Yoga and more! All programs http://usm.maine.edu/sullivancomplex/university-community- Classic Yoga: - Make your day with the noontime or early afternoon are offered regularly and are available on various days recreation-fi tness-discount-offerings yoga class. A gentle to moderate class in the traditional (Iyengar) and times throughout the year to meet a variety of schedule opportunities. Therapeutic massage Outdoor Adventure Board - OAB hatha yoga style. Suitable for beginners as well as more advanced students this all-level class will increase fl exibility, endurance, focus appointments are available at a very special rate, which is an all-time favorite. Basketball, racquetball, squash, and concentration while it tones and strengthens. Regular, restor- Outdoor Adventure Board, a brand new entity of the USM Student and wallyball are all available on a drop-in basis. In ative, and relaxation poses and guided visualizations are all included. Senate, will be offering awesome discounted outdoor recreation addition we have fi tness evaluation services as well as trips! OAB will be running trips for everyone from the seasoned Tuesday Instructor: Severina Drunchilova or Thursday Instructor: personal training. While we do not require physician’s adventurers to the new outdoor enthusiasts. Don’t miss out on the Anni Ala clearance, we highly recommend that you check with fun! Connect with OAB for more information! Schedule: Classic Yoga- Tuesday 12pm-1:15pm (1 day/week) your physician prior to starting any exercise program, Email: [email protected], Phone: 207-228-8432, Facebook: Classic Yoga- Thursday 1:15pm-2:30pm (1 day/week) especially if you have been inactive for a while. Outdoor Adventures Board, and Instagram @oab.usm There are few places around that offer all of these Vinyasa Yoga: Instructor: Sarah Johnston opportunities..... all in one friendly, community - Outdoor Adventure Board – OAB Schedule: Vinyasa-Tuesday 6:30 -7:45pm (1 day/week) based gym! Not a bad deal for staying healthy! 8 August 31, 2015 Arts&Culture

Semester art department line-up

USM’s Symphony Orchestra: Theatre department overview Auditions

Get involved in USM’s renowned music program this fall! The school of music is seeking talented musicians to join their symphony orchestra this year. The group is especially in need of string players. The full- sized orchestra, led by Robert Lehmann, is comprised of students and community members. The ensemble has quite the reputation. Their performance of Mahler’s Third Symphony was dubbed by the Portland Press Herald as 2013’s Best Classical Music Event. Occasionally the orchestra will be accompanied by a voice choir (they’ve worked with up to 250) or even live dancers. Auditions are being held this Wednes- The Beauty Queen of Leenane day, September 2nd from 7:00 p.m. to 10 p.m. in Corthell Hall in Gor- ham. Hopefuls will need to show up to auditions with two short pieces Dora Thompson that best demonstrate their skill and be available to practice regularly Arts & Culture Editor on Wednesdays at 7:15 p.m. to 9:45 p.m. Break a leg! For more infor- mation, contact [email protected]. Beginning what is sure to be an impressive theatrical lineup for USM this year is The Beauty Queen of Leenane, written by Irish playwright Martin McDonagh. The play starts off the 2015-16 school year on a dark note with this four-time Tony Award winning sinister comedy. The beauty queen in question is a 40 year Gorham Art Exhibit: old virgin Maureen (played by Mary Kate Ganza), forced to take care of her aging mother, Mag (played by Picturing Maine Elinor Strandskov). In a small town in 1990’s Ireland, Maureen’s need for freedom clashes viciously with Mag’s colossal fear of being alone. The result is a sharply written play about violence, deception and secrets. USM’s theater department has already proven itself fully capable of tackling small town Irish dramas in 2013 The Cripple of Inishmaan, also written by McDonagh. Directed by USM’s own Thomas Powers, The Beauty Queen of Leenane premieres on The Portland Stage, October 7th- 10th. Get your tickets by calling USM’s Theater Box Offi ce at (207) 780-5151.

Our Town

Our Town is the story of every He asks the audience questions and thoughtful, Our Town is sure town, America. Its character’s are and narrates the seemingly typi- to leave you musing. Directed by a milkman, a paperboy, a priest cal happenings of this sleepy little guest director Andrew Harris, Our and the boy and girl next door. village, each act being a different Town is shown in Russell Hall in The set of this Pulitzer Prize phase of life. Gorham, November 13th-22d. winning play is a literal stage, a Yet the purpose of Our Town Get your tickets by calling USM’s community theater in the supposed is that is it humdrum and aver- Theater Box Offi ce at (207) 780- town and as an audience you are age, while asking big questions 5151. spoken to directly by the stage about life, love, death and what it Abby Johnson-Ruscansky/ Multi-meda editor manager. truly means to be alive. Impactful

Russel Hall, Corthell Hall, and The Art Studio on the USM Gorham Campus, where the art department calls home Portland Art Exhibit: Todd Webb If you’ve lived in Maine for any extended amount of time, you’ve probably be bombarded with huge amounts of images of “Perfect Mexico and Paris from the 1940s The exhibit is currently show- Maine.” Sunny postcards of Portland Head Light, Acadia National Don’t miss a rare look into the to the 1980s. ing until December 9th. On Octo- Park bathed in an Autumn glow. But is this reality? It’s the way life collections of American photog- Famous his documentary style, ber 15th from 6:30-7 p.m. there should be, but is it really the way life is? “Picturing Maine” is an rapher and late Maine resident Webb is regarded as an historian will be an opening reception. exhibit featuring photos from USM’s archives. Using photo collec- Todd Webb’s photographs in the of sorts. His photographs capture tions from the 1900’s to the 1950s’, the gathering of history allows USM Area Gallery in Woodbury a time so well that you’ll forget the viewer to spot similarities and differences in tourist destinations Campus Center in Portland. they’re in black and white. Webb throughout time. Is Maine truly unspoiled? The exhibit also seeks to From USM’s Art Department typically photographs sleepy, soft explore the role photography plays in the image of Maine. Curated by and Gallery archives comes 24 everyday life, from passersby on Donna Cassidy and Libby Bischof, the exhibit will be in the USM Art black and white photographs a sidewalk in the city to eerie [email protected] Gallery on the Gorham Campus. It will run from September 17th to showing life in New York, New ghost towns. @USMFreePress December 11th. August 31, 2015 9 Top 5: Arts & Culture Recommends: First Friday Art Walk in Dowtown Portland Krysteana Scribner Editor-in-chief Reasons to stay on For those of you that live in Port- the Portland campus land, it can be a hassle trying to navigate downtown Portland on the after your class ends fi rst Friday of every month - unless you’re going to be attending the Krysteana Scribner Portland art walk. This event, which Editor-in-chief is free to all whom attend, is the larg- est celebration of creative culture in all of Maine. 1.) Student Organizations The art walk spans on many streets of Portland, so whether you’re on After class ends, a lot of students rush off to the next Congress street, Fore street or State thing they have that occupies their time: another job (or street, there are always venues of art two), children, friends, studying by netfl ix, whatever it by local community members. On may be. Not a lot of students know what USM’s Portland the fi rst Friday of each month, all Campus has to offer after they’ve attended the the class local artists are welcome to set-up they need to complete their degree. All hours of the day, their products for sale. Venues offer the campus is buzzing with activity and joining a student everything from homemade neck- group can really broaden your horizons. If you’re not sure laces to eleguent paintings at great of your major, attend a subject oriented club. All student prices. groups look great on resumes and will give you life expe- The First Friday art walk happens rience beyond what the classroom has to offer. regardless of weather conditions. There is something nostalgic about 2.) Free Wifi / Napping spots getting lost between venues of art- work, hearing the chatter of people, Save yourself the wifi bill at home and take advantage smelling hot coffee from local shops of the wifi on campus. Desktops are also available in crowded with people, wearing a every building, so no matter where you are. There are warm sweater as you navigate the also lots of hidden sanctuaries on the Portland Campus, streets of Portland exploring what it where students can do their work in silence in a comfort- has to offer. able setting. The second fl oor of Woodbury holds what As the hundreds of people gather students call “The Nook” - a small area with comfortable to appreciate the artwork for sale, couches and chairs that students are notorious for nap- local shops and museums also open ping in. When the weather is nice, perch yourself on the their doors in hopes that Portland lo- lawn outside Payson smith and study vocabulary terms cals will explore what they have to between sandwich bites. If you’re looking for a place to offer. The Portland Museum of Art relax and wind down with alone time or friends, campus is is free during the artwalk, so you can defi nitely the place to be. meander into their newest exhibits to see what they have to offer. 3.) Secret Art Exhibits If you’re looking for something fun and exciting to do this weekend, If you can appreciate art in all mediums, the Portland defi nitly head over to the First Fri- day art walk. With lots of things to Campus is the hub for all great artwork produced by stu- Krysteana Scribner / Editor-in-chief dents, faculty, staff and other members of our community. do and see, why wouldn’t you? Glickman library hosts a variety of art exhibits through- Top: People from all over New England and beyond walk aroun the out the year, such as an solargraph exhibit on the fi fth streets of Portland looking at the variety of venues and art work for sale. fl oor and one woman’s drawings over a 50 year span on [email protected] Bottom: Carved Wooden gems like these represent the variety of art the seventh fl oor. The Osher map library which is located @krysteana2016 available at the art walks each first Friday of the month. right next to the entrance of Glickman, which contains maps dating back to the the 1400s. Spend a day or two on campus after class to explore the hidden art exhibits and invite your family or friends to join you in appreciating the fantastic art here on campus. New METRO Bus Routes, 4.) Study spots Updated Schedules Sometimes, heading home after class to do homework Greater Portland in front of the television isn’t always the wisest choice. All METRO routes – Portland Campus offers so many study environments that Transit Guide it’s hard to justify leaving campus after your class ends. If NEW Sunday Service. you’re looking for a quiet place to work, Glickman library has a variety of small tables hidden behind bookshelves to give you the privacy you’d like to get a project done. If you’re struggling in a class, tutors are always available Increased Service on and are willing to meet you on campus. Together, the two of you can work together and you can leave USM know- Four Holidays. ing that you’ve put in extra effort into your studies. 5.) Gym New Route 9 improves cross-town service. You can fi nally cancel that unused Planet Fitness mem- bership now, because Sullivan Gym, located next to the Woodbury Campus Center, is free for any student that Higher frequency service attends USM. 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The Talk Sexual positivity and you

Lorraine Kessler binary people, and people who are Contributor “too” fat or “too” thin have an es- pecially hard time feeling confi dent A huge part of being holistically in our bodies when compared to the healthy and sexually healthy, is “norm.” Learning media literacy THE FREE PRESS loving yourself where you are, and and knowing when an image is true 92 BEDFORD STREET, turning that love into an action. This to live or representative of a popu- PORTLAND, MAINE 04101 (207) 780-4084 segment is going to focus on a few lation is an important skill to help www.usmfreepress.org concepts (which I could go on about you remember no one is that perfect for much longer than this page) and person. These limits on bodies en- EDITOR-IN-CHIEF briefl y introduce them as tools you courage us to use negative self-talk Krysteana Scribner can use to improve your wellbeing. about ourselves, and fi ghting the [email protected] The fi rst is sex positivity. Though urge to criticize our bodies is a huge there is a complex discussion hap- step. It’s okay to not love everything MANAGING EDITOR pening right now about what it about yourself all the time, but re- -- means to be sex positive, I accept member that our bodies do good for NEWS EDITOR us, and try to do for them. Try not the term sex positive not to say Zachary Searles that sex is always great and inher- to judge others worth by their ap- [email protected] ently good, but to say that sex can pearance, but by their attitude and be a natural experience for many their intelligence; The same goes Simple Science ARTS & CULTURE EDITOR people. I want to stress many, not for judging yourself. Dora Thompson all, because, for some sex is not a Finally (just one more dorky [email protected] safe, comfortable or desirable expe- buzzword then I’m done) we have Déjà vu, messing with memory rience, be it because of past trauma, self-care. We live in a society that COMMUNITY EDITOR interest in other things, or identity requires us to put everything at the makes. Instead, we know that it Rahma Ali [email protected] as an asexual person. Sex positiv- top of our priority list but ourselves. Donald Szlosek stops in lots of other places. For ity should embraces all sexualities, We should stay up all night study- Contributor instance, the amygdala, where STAFF WRITERS including those of us who do not ing, we should go to work for 40 it is processed at an involuntary Brian Gordon, Dora Thompson, wish to engage in sex for what- hours a week, but still have time You know those moments that emotional level, and the tectum, Alex Huber, Erica Jones, Cody ever reason. Sex positivity should to look great, and be cool, and be felt like they already occurred? where it’s involved in preliminary Marcoft not glamorize sex in general, but stylish but get all of our work done. In fact, you are certain that they visual processing and helps con- instead accepting sexuality in its However, making time for yourself, have, but you don’t know when or trol eye movement. DESIGN DIRECTOR many forms as a part of the human to take care of yourself, is not self- how it became too familiar? It is those preliminary struc- Hannah Lyon tures that are involved in the dis- [email protected] condition. For some, sex positivity ish – putting yourself at the top of Well this is known as déjà vu (which in French means “al- connect which cause déjà vu. is about reclaiming certain identities the list will help everything else ready seen”) and was fi rst studied If I experience event A and then DESIGN ASSISTANTS such as slut from the mainstream fall into line. “An empty cup of tea in 1876 by the French scientist B, and then C, and the inner parts -- cannot fi ll another.” Make sure that consciousness, and saying I’m fi ne Emile Boirac. To this day, déjà vu of my brain commit it to memory you take the time to do things you MULTIMEDIA EDITOR as I am. This sort of stuff feels dif- is diffi cult to scientifi cally study and generate an emotional re- ferent for everyone, but sex positiv- enjoy; go for a walk, take a bath, Abigail Johnson-Ruscansky because there is no reliable way to sponse, but then, a fraction of [email protected] ity should allow people to label their visit a friend, get enough sleep, eat cause it to happen in a laboratory. later out of synch, my visual cor- enough surround yourself with peo- own unique sexuality however they Well, what do we know? tex fi nally gets around to telling ONLINE CONTENT CURATOR feel comfortable and we should sup- ple who support you. Taking care Humans don’t seem to experi- me, the conscious aware part of Jared Lank port each other regardless of differ- of ourselves means making time to ence déjà vu until they are at least my brain, what I am seeing. It ing identities. Learning to enjoy our be happy and healthy, appreciating 8 or 9 years old. Déjà vu occurs will say “ok guys, we are look- STAFF PHOTOGRAPHERS sexuality without guilt is diffi cult, our bodies for what they do for us most frequently occurs in our ing for A and then B and then…” Patrick Higgins, Katelyn Wiggins but it’s a good place to start. and not worrying about our short- teens and twenties and then tapers and then the brain says “whoah A part of why sex positivity can comings. You are good enough as off as we get older, so it might whoah whoah, wait and then C, COPY EDITORS be diffi cult is that society often sets you are; You are deserving of care have to do with brain develop- right? That’s already happened I -- ment. thought?” That might be deja vu. a standard for what bodies are ac- (from yourself and others), and EDITORIAL BOARD: What could cause these pro- ceptable, and what bodies are sexy, you deserve to feel whole in your So what causes déjà vu? Krysteana Scribner, Zachary or even valuable. Anyone outside of body, comfortable in whatever your Currently there over a dozen cesses dealing with the same in- Searles a straight, white, cis, convention- sexuality may possess, and content theories as to how déjà vu occurs. formation to get temporarily out ally attractive (ie. Barbie, anyone?), knowing that you’re the only you Much like a stomach ache, déjà vu of sync like that? Well its prob- ADVERTISING MANAGER body is often treated poorly, and out there. (Couldn’t give you “the might be a symptom with many ably a neurological abnormal- Bryan Bonin ity, possibly an epileptic episode we can internalize the message that talk” without giving you a pep talk possible causes. One of the most [email protected] prominent theories involves a where neurons all fi re in sync. We our bodies are not worthy of care too, right?) Embrace yourself where disconnect that may be occurring also know that patients who expe- ADVERTISING EXECUTIVES and love. Those of us with uncon- you are, and make whatever choices between the deep structures of the rience chronic and persistent deja -- are best for you. ventional bodies including people brain that process our experiences vu tend to have brain damage in of color, transgender people, non- the temporal lobes of their brain. To advertise, contact our Advertising unconsciously and the parts of our Manager at 207.780.4084 x8 and look at brain that are conscious about that Next time you are experience déjà our advertising rates on our website. We they experience. In order to get a vu and are thinking you are a for- reserve the right to reject advertising. better understanding of how Déjà tune teller, just remember that you We will not accept discriminatory ads vu might work, we have to under- are having a small neurological stand a little neuroanatomy and abnormality. 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J = P 15 April 20, 2015 USM COMMUNITY PAGE Students of USM Campus Events Lauren Lessard, Junior Exercise Science Major ■ Monday, August 31 Welcome Tables and Tents 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Before coming to USM, Junior ex- Portland & Gorham campus ercise science major Lauren Lessard graduated from Kent's Hill Prep School. Todd Webb: Historian with a camera This will be her fi rst year as an RA in 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Upperclass Hall. Woodbury Campus Center "When I fi rst came to USM I was ■ Tuesday, September 1 going toward Health Science, which helped me fi nd what I really wanted to Welcome Tables and Tents do. I am an athlete and I wanted to be 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. involved with people and the athletics Portland & Gorham campus department," said Lessard. "I found my way and realized I want to be a personal ■ Wednesday, September 2 trainer. I would love to coach a team, whether it be ice hockey or lacrosse." 15th Annual Husky Fest 11:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Payson Smith Lawn

Do you know any in- AUDITIONS: Southern Maine teresting studenrts? Symphony Orchestra Email us: 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. [email protected] Corthell Concert Hall, Gorham Abigail Johnson-Ruscansky / Multimedia Editor AUDITIONS: USM Youth Ensembles- Vocal 5:00 p.m. Dorm move in day: Students prepare for the year Corthell Hall, Gorham Room 211 Incoming freshman say goodbye to their parents as they prepare for classes ■ Thursday, September 3

Comedy Hypnotist: Eric Mina 9:00 p.m. Brooks Student Center, Gorham

Catholic Newman Club Bonfi re 7:30 p.m to 9:30 p.m. Fire pit next to baseball fi eld, Gorham ■ Friday, September 4

Student Involvement Block Party and BBQ 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Upton Back Lawn, Gorham

First Friday Art Walk 6:00 p.m. Bus departs from Bailey Hall, Gorham for Monument Square, Portland

Garage Top Movie: Jurassic World 8:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Parking Garage, Portland

Information Session for the Accelerated BS in Nursing Program for Non-Nurses 1:00 p.m. to 2:30p.m. 403 Luther Bonney Hall, 85 Bedford St. Portland

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