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The Free Press Vol 45 Issue 9, 11-11-2013

Kirsten Sylvain University of Southern Maine

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Vol. 45, Issue No. 9 the free press Nov. 11, 2013 University of Southern Maine Student Newspaper usmfreepress.org Students have mixed reactions to renovations metic renovation that they have lum itself. planned and already funded is Facilities Management does not on the entrances to the science have any new projects planned for building, both the entrance off the the rest of the 2013 calendar year. courtyard and the entrance off of Planning for the 2014 calendar Falmouth street. Facilities Man- year will be taking place in early agement will be renovating both 2014. “We typically plan our proj- of the entrances and plan on do- ects beginning after the fi rst of the ing work to upgrade the interior calendar year to be done over the space. “We’re going to break it summer.” Bertram said up, replace the lighting, and make Other projects done by Facili- it look more appealing,” said Ber- ties Management this year include tram. the effi ciency lighting program When fi rst year undeclared in Corthell Hall, which costed Stephen Colby was asked about $400,000 over the span of three his opinion on the renovations, years. There was also a complete he said, “I wish that they would replacement of the boilers in Gor- spend less money on renova- ham costing $2.7 million. Some tions and more money on the cur- of these projects are not funded riculum so we don’t have to lose by the university. Projects such classes.” as the effi ciency lighting program “I understand about spending were paid by grants. The majority money on the necessary stuff, like of the projects done at USM are fi xing the pipelines, because those done over the course of a couple were having problems,” Colby years. said. He also said that money Sophomore math and physics should be spent on the curriculum major Alexander Knight, said “I Patrick Higgins / Multimedia Editor so it would help the entire USM wish they would spend money The signs directing visitors to university buildings are some of the series of renovations that have taken place student populace, not just the stu- to make it better for the students at USM this fall. dents in the dorms or on putting in already there as opposed to pret- new stamped asphalt. tying it up for prospective stu- Dakota Wing stallation of the stamped asphalt on more student-oriented proj- The risks of losing the physics dents.” Furthermore, Knight said, Free Press Staff outside Luther Bonney Hall and ects, such as fi xing the drafty win- the department was also trouble- “They should make the process Masterton Hall in Portland, which dows in the dorms. First year un- some to fi rst year undeclared Em- better, not the advertising to get cost $158,000.00, and repaving declared major Caroline Doherty According to Executive Di- ily Collins. “Physics is something students in.” on the Gorham campus, which told the Free Press that work rector of Facilities Management you need. It’s too important to cut USM Executive Director of cost $191,008. should be done on the elevator in Robert Bertram over $7 million from the state university,” said Public Affairs Bob Caswell was When students were asked how Dickey Wood Hall, which has on has been spent on renovation proj- Collins. Collins believes that if contacted for a comment on stu- they felt about the large amount multiple occasions gotten stuck ects at USM this calendar year. money could be spent to repave dent criticism of the renovations. of money being put into cosmetic with students inside. This number will increase to over and improve the interior of the He did not reply by press time. renovations, the majority agreed Facilities Management has $12 million when the projects are Science Building, that money that they had hoped Facilities done over 100 projects in the [email protected] totally fi nished. Some of the most could be more well placed trying Management would spend money 2013 calendar year. The next cos- @USMFreePress recent projects have been the in- to fi x problems with the curricu- Direction Package Board holds fi rst meeting Skyla Gordon chance to come together and work much money USM takes in and the Free Press Staff on how USM is going to go for- amount it costs to keep the school ward into the future,” President running must be addressed. They The Direction Package Advi- Theo Kalikow said to the group. want to come up with strategies to sory Board met for the fi rst time The fi rst meeting consisted of close the gap. This includes fi nd- on Friday in the Brooks Student making introductions, creating a ing ways to increase enrollment Center in Gorham to discuss tac- schedule of meeting dates, clari- and increase revenues. tics and strategies for creating a fying objectives and establishing The second objective is to de- cohesive direction package that ground rules for discussing the velop a clear vision of what the will be presented to the Board of direction package. future of USM is going to look Trustees. The meeting opened with a like. This includes answering Approximately 30 people were speech from Justin Alfond, Maine questions about where the uni- assembled at the meeting in order state Senate president. He said his versity is headed and what its key to represent a broad cross-section hope is that the Advisory Board goals are. of the university community, with could establish a single vision “Most of the fi nancial prob- participants from the Student Sen- for the future USM. “My hope lems are long term systemic prob- for you all is to really do this to- lems that we’ve tried to address ate, faculty, Alumni Board, Fac- Justicia Barreiros / Free Press Staff ulty Senate Budget and Strategic gether,” he said. He also offered through cuts. We can’t cut our Planning commitee, Professional his support to the group. way to brilliance. We need to see Physics professor and department chair Jerry LaSala will be co-chairing Staff Senate, Academic Deans, Two main objectives were iden- the things we do best and do them the Direction Package Advisory Board with President Theo Kalikow. Graduate Student Leadership, tifi ed for the board to address. better,” said Jerry Lasala, the First, the difference between how chair of the physics department and co-sponsor of the Advisory advisors and more. “This is our Board with university President See DIRECTION on page 3 2 News November 11, 2013 USM’s labs to get a makeover thanks to Q2 Jen Smith will be spent, Anderson said in an Free Press Staff email, “The actual bond indicated that funds would likely be used for Last Tuesday’s election may not the Bailey Science Wing in Gor- have been the fl ashiest or most ham, Payson Smith Hall in Port- controversial, but the passage of land, the Science Wing in Portland one of the referendum questions on and facilities in Lewiston. We will the ballot is good news for USM. likely be able to complete a few University of Maine System major laboratory renovations and Chancellor James Page thanked less extensive upgrades to several voters for the passage of Question others. The actual number of labo- 2, the bond issue for funding for ratories that can be upgraded will STEM classroom and lab renova- be dependent on engineering stud- tions throughout the University of ies of the spaces to determine as- Maine System, in a statement. sociated costs. There are plenty of “Those upgrades will create im- candidates and we will attempt to mediate local construction jobs, make the broadest impact possible and they will create a better learn- with the resources available.” ing environment for our students USM needs to update equipment to receive education and train- and renovate lab and classrooms ing for careers that Maine needs, in all of the science departments. Maine employers have, and Maine Mike Callahan, lab manager for students want,” Page wrote. the Biology 106 class, said, “If the Dean and Professor of Technol- biology department does get any ogy Andrew Anderson told the kind of money, the labs still have Free Press in an email, “We are old microscopes that need updat- very appreciative the citizens of ing. There would be a slew of Justicia Barreiros / Free Press Staff emails going around to get some Maine have chosen, through ap- The USM Voter Van, operated by Coordinator of Student Life Dan Welter and graduate assistant Casey proval of the bond, to support monies for improvements in the Lancaster offered trips to the Gorham Town Office to vote every half hour last Tuesday on Election Day. (Left to higher education in general and the department.” right) Junior leadership and communication double major Dan Jandreau, sophomore exercise science major needs of USM in particular. While Anderson explained the lab USM continually works to fi nd manager position, “Each depart- Tim Heaton and senior criminology major Brian McEnaney took the 2:30 p.m. trip down to the polls, the third resources to maintain laborato- ment has its own lab manager, who drive of the day. The previous two trips took one student each. ries and equipment, funds such as set up labs, might do lab teaching sometimes and provide support. will seek input from faculty and money will become available for “Having more up-to-date equip- those available through this bond staff in further defi ning need and the individual campuses. After the ment means you are on a more fi Different units have different de- are needed to make more signi - establishing priorities. While this design work has been completed, level playing fi eld with richer cant upgrades.” mands.” Associate Dean Charles Fitts added, “Lab managers or- is a substantial amount of funding, scheduling will be the next issue schools.” Detailing how much money will it will not meet all needs.” He fur- that needs to be addressed since Dave Champlin, associate pro- be allocated to six of its seven der supplies, set up labs and run fi so many lab sections. There are ther clari ed via a phone call that the rooms where courses currently fessor of biology, said, “Some pro- campuses, the Chancellor stated none of the funds will be used for occur might have to be moved. fessors have been here for 30-40 that USM will receive $4 million a large number of majors and lab classes that it makes sense to have job positions. When asked about the effect years and have not seen some of that will be used to renovate some Anderson indicated in the email upon students at USM, Masina the labs renovated. It’s expensive of the labs at its Portland, Gorham someone do it.” According to an email from An- that it is not known when the reno- Wright a part-time faculty mem- to update science labs and is hard and Lewiston campuses. vations will take place because ber in the nursing department, who Regarding where the money derson, “While we have a pretty good sense of areas of need, we they don’t know when the bond teaches Botanic Therapies said, See LABS on page 5

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From DIRECTION on page 1 cerned that they might not have press were to attend the meetings, student body president, said that The meeting ended with a enough time to come up with a the members would not feel safe the press is necessary to keep the short speech from the Chancel- Theo Kalikow. unifi ed consensus and recommen- to openly express their opinions. student body informed about the lor Jim Page. ”I’m here to voice Kalikow expressed her hope for dations. They said that they feared that the decisions being made in the Advi- my strong support to the Univer- what the group will accomplish. A major concern for many of the board may be misrepresented or sory Board meetings. sity of Southern Maine,” he told “We will achieve a large degree participants was whether or not to have their preliminary thoughts The Board did not reach a the group. He offered the board of consensus and understanding,” allow the press to attend future published. conclusion about whether or not support and a helping hand. “The Kalikow said. She also expressed meetings. For almost two hours, Many believe that recent nega- to admit the press. While they work of this group is going to her opinion that the Board needs the participants weighed the costs tive press has been detrimental to want to keep the student body in- have implications well beyond to listen to students and discover and benefi ts of press coverage. the image of the school and that formed, they were unsure about this school,” he said. what they need. While many expressed their de- the university is losing applica- how to do so. Some options in- The board addressed concerns sire for the process to be as trans- tions because of it. They want to cluded having private executive about the time constraints they are parent and open as possible, many present a positive image to the sessions or presenting relevant facing. Despite the 23 meetings feared the possibility of negative students and faculty. information to the press through [email protected] that are scheduled for the next press. Some believed that if the Some, like Kelsea Dunham the press conferences. @USMFreePress four months, the group was con- Senate and Chancellor usmTheatre 2013-2014 Season discuss hiring issues Sidney Dritz went on to say that were they to be News Editor cut, it would be an unacceptable loss. He then pointed to the work Faculty aired many of the same Jeannine Uzzi, professor of classics, concerns they expressed in the Oc- and French Professor Nancy Erick- tober senate meeting at last week’s son are doing to develop system- senate, but this time with University wide language programs as a way to of Maine System Chancellor James begin to consolidate resources. f Page in attendance. Professor Carlos Luck of the en- y Page, who was invited to attend gineering department brought the the meeting by Faculty Senate Chair conversation back to the lack of fac- rand physics Professor Jerry LaSala, ulty and lack of current hiring going darrived in Gorham in time for some on in the system. Luck cited his own fi of the latter part of the Direction nding from observation of records Package Advisory Board meet- from the Associated Faculties of the ing. At the Faculty Senate meeting, Universities of Maine, pointing out which followed the Advisory Board that dropping enrollment, one of rmeeting, he expressed his support USM’s major problems, has fallen for the Direction Package process. in roughly the same pattern as fac- “The work that this group is doing ulty numbers have dropped. Classics deserves our collective support,” Professor Jeannine Uzzi corroborat- A distinctively Irish dark comedy by Martin McDonagh | Directed by Thomas Power ed those numbers later in the meet- Page said. “It needs to be done and it Cruel yet compassionate, hilarious and heartwarming fneeds to be done right.” ing, adding, “When you lose faculty, Page said he would keep his re- you do lose students.” Nov. 15-24 marks brief in the interests of leav- “Provost Stevenson made it clear ing more time for questions, and the that he can’t approve any new fac- Friday, Nov. 15 & Nov. 22 at 7:30 P.M. | Saturday, Nov. 16 & Nov. 23 at 7:30 p.m. questions that followed lasted most ulty searches if we don’t have the Sunday, Nov. 17 & Nov. 24 at 5 p.m. | Wednesday, Nov. 20 at 5 p.m. (all seats $5) money to pay for it,” Luck said. of the rest of the two hour meeting. Thursday, Nov. 21 at 7:30 p.m. The fi rst question, posed by English Stevenson, who was in attendance at the meeting, did not comment. Professor Nancy Gish, addressed Main Stage, Russell Hall, Gorham Campus concern for the lack of new hires Luck then went on to say that the and staffi ng gaps at the university. Direction Panel advisory board was Tickets: $15/$11 seniors, USM alumni & employees/$8 students The particular example she brought not expected to reach any conclu- usm.maine.edu/theatre (207) 780-5151, TTY 780-5646 up was the history department’s lack sions before February, and that if the of a European historian, but the is- university waits until then to begin sue came up several times, in the a staff-search, the graduating class contexts of a range of particular de- of scholars from 2014 will already partments. have been hired elsewhere. Luck Page responded, “I am a strong said that a university-wide freeze on believer that we have to fi nd ways, hiring even in departments where fi nd resources, to bring in young the number of students is growing scholars.” He also stressed the im- is not sustainable. “This spiraling portance of the humanities, which, down is dangerous and ultimately he said, were easy to lose track of in catastrophic,” Luck said. the current educational and fi nancial “I can’t sit here and make any climate. promises,” Page said to Luck, not- Page summarized the issue the ing that the Board of Trustees will fi university is faced with, saying, “As not sign off on any “blank check” - a university system, we do not have nancial support for the university. “I the luxury of saying those things don’t argue with the strength of your [the humanities] are not important.” concern,” he said. “The trick,” Page went on, “is Other topics of note during the how do we resource those?” question and answer period with TheThe EEngineeringngineering StudentStudent CommitteeCommittee PresentsPresents Page’s answer to that question, the chancellor included the need for which took the language depart- the Board of Trustees to advocate ments at USM as an example, fo- for higher education in the upcom- cused around collaboration within ing gubernatorial race, and the geo- graphical limitations to the kind of Student Lecture Series the university system, rather than trying to fi nd solutions for one departmental collaboration within school alone. USM’s department the system which Page offered as “We feel that here in our community exists an untapped wealth of of modern and classical languages a partial solution. Maine, several currently consists of three full-time professors, including Gish and pro- information from multiple disciplines that we can all benefit from.” faculty members, with a fourth go- fessor of Hispanic studies Charlene ing into phased retirement over the Suscavage pointed out, is too large course of the next year. The depart- for travel to different campuses to This weekweek’s s lecture: ment has recently voted to cease always be practical. Suscavage in functioning as a single administra- particular noted that online classes Who: USM Alumni and LANCOLANCO engineerengineerr JosJoshsh LibbLibbyibby tive unit, at the request of Dean Kuz- are not always a viable solution, ma of the College of Arts, Humani- particularly in the case of dialogue- When/where: Thursday 11/14 at 12:3012:30pmm, roomm 217 ties and Social Sciences. According based upper-level language classes. to the dean, they are currently under John Mitchell Center the administrative umbrella of the dean’s offi ce while other options are explored. [email protected] Spots are still open, for more informationinformat email “Those programs are hanging on @USMFreePress [email protected] by their fi ngernails,” Page said, but 4 News November 11, 2013 Legislators and students to discuss education have, Chann stressed, is measuring and make changes.” how much the administration and Gilbert said that one of the state- the state government in Augusta ments she’d make to the legisla- are able to back up what they say. tors, should she attend the talk, This EDTalks session is a way for students to express their concerns about their education to the people “Hopefully that actually make decisions re- it encourages garding public education and have people to try to it lead to action in the long-term. John Correll, a freshman mu- change things. If sic performance major, thinks the anything, it will EDTalks is a great idea. Correll expand the minds said that he feels like the school of students and administration activities are not in possibly empower depth or discussed in an informa- tive way. He said that he wants to us, as members have a discourse with his fellow of the university, students in order to see different to take action and points of views on education fund- make changes.” ing and cuts. “This event will help bring the -Azia Gilbert issues closer to the hands of the stu- Senior English major dents,” said Correll. “It will spread awareness to students about what is happening at USM and hopefully give them encouragement to take Randy Hazelton / Free Press Staff action.” would be her concerns about the Student Body Vice-President Marpheen Chann discusses his vision for the ED Talk discussion while sitting in Essentially, the concept behind direction for USM as a university. the Woodbury Camous Center. this question-and-answer session, Gilbert believes that the university according to Chann, is to look be- is leading itself into becoming a Jeremy Holden fi Free Press Staff sity of Maine System and what the to help students to get a better yond the university political struc- “glori ed trade school” that merely legislature’s plans are for education grasp of policies around USM and ture. This talk will help students wants students get an education to fi fi EDTalks, a public forum in the around the state. Politicians in the Maine,” said Chann. “It also allows nd for information outside of the ll positions in white collar jobs. fi format of question-and-answer Maine Legislature, from the Port- students to express their concerns answers university of cials have She would like to hear how the sessions for students who want to land and Gorham area, are coming to state leaders.” been giving to the faculty and stu- legislators would respond to this have a voice in education on a lo- to the University for the EDTalk Azia Gilbert, a senior English dent body. concern, and also hear what other cal and state-wide level, is being session. Students will be able to major, thinks that these talks will “I don’t think it’s an idealistic students have to say about this fi brought into existence through The ask these legislators about the help students nd out what the event,” said Gilbert, after being opinion. Free Press in collaboration with the problems surrounding the Maine state’s priorities are for education. asked what impact she thought “Just because the university says student body vice president, Mar- education system. Chann hopes Gilbert said that in most of her the talk would have on students. we have to do something about the pheen Chann. that students will tackle some of classes, professors and students “Hopefully it encourages people to budget and funding doesn’t mean fi Chann emphasized that the event the main issues that are currently are voicing their frustration about try to change things. If anything, it that the administration has the nal is a place for students to address causing complications around all of the proposed cuts to depart- will expand the minds of students answer to solve problems,” said USM—budget cuts and funding. ments at USM. and possibly empower us, as mem- their concerns and inquiries regard- See EDTALK on page 5 ing their education at the Univer- “These public forums are meant The impact that the talk can bers of the university, to take action

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ŏ   November 11, 2013 News 5 Student profi le: Shadiyo Hussainali shares her aspirations Sloane Ewell of various causes. Recently, Hus- know not know much about us. Free Press Staff sainali worked with the pre health We want to help with any ques- club to host a salsa dance where tions people may have. Don’t be Shadiyo Hussainali is a third all proceeds went to a charity. The scared to come to our events or year biology major with a focus group also raises money through- drop by the multicultural center” in pre-med at USM. Hussainali out the year for world health costs. Hussanali said. currently is living in Portland and Currently the group is hoping to After USM, Hussainali has as- spends a lot of her time on the partner with the Muscular Dystro- pirations of attending Tufts uni- Portland campus. The places she phy Association for an event. versity in Boston for graduate frequents vary every semester, but Through the multi-cultural club, school. Ultimately, Hussainali she consistently spends much of Hussainali works to host events wants to become either an emer- her time in the multicultural cen- so that students can get to know gency physician or emergency OB ter located in the Woodbury. Hus- one another and simply hang out GYN and get a job at Maine Med. sainali does a lot of work there as and enjoy themselves. She also Hussainali has already worked well as in the Science Building. meets with ESL students to help outside of school to make this She is a member of the multicul- teach them and encourage them to dream a reality when she worked tural club, the pre health club and try and get a college education. As as an assistant for an emergency is the vice president of the Mus- the vice president of the Muslim doctor at the Mid Coast hospital Patrick Higgins / Multimedia Editor lim Students’ Association of USM Association of USM, Hussainali in Brunswick, where she mostly as well as doing after-school help puts together small events and fi lled out patients’ documents for Third year biology major Shadiyo Hussainali is a member of the multi- for other students, both tutoring things like food tables to catch the doctor. cultural club, the pre-health club, and is vice-president of the Muslim and advising. students’ attention. “As a Muslim, Students’ Association. Hussainali has worked as an assistant for an Hussainali works at fundrais- I want to change pre-notions of emergency doctor, and she plans to become an emergency physician ers and does community service what being a Muslim is. I want to [email protected] or an emergency OB GYN. for these clubs to raise awareness educate other students who may @USMFreePress

From EDTALK on page 4 legislators that will be at the ses- sion on Nov. 21. Students will be “Politics Then and Now” becomes a “then” able to discuss the issues with the Chann. “I want students to be able Maine Senate president Justin Al- to fi nd out the source of the budget fond, the Democratic state repre- cuts and where our funding is go- sentative from Gorham Andrew ing.” Mclean, and the Democratic chair Correll agrees with Chann when of the education committee in the it comes to learning about school state Senate Rebecca Miller. Chann funding. When Correll was asked is still trying to fi nd one more state about the inquiries he has for the legislator from the Portland or EDTalk, he said that he wants to r Gorham area to join the discussion. know how much of the school “These state representatives funding comes from the govern- and senators have a responsibility ment and how much the school to listen to students,” said Chann, makes on its own. Correll also said “and consider what they have that he thinks the impact this talk to say. We want students to help will have on the university will be contribute to statewide debates on small, but he appreciates the op- education.” portunity to ask questions and to see what’s going on in state funded education. [email protected] There are currently three state @USMFreePress

From LABS on page 2 percent); Engineering from 144 to 207 (43.75 percent); Linguistics to justify with budget cuts. It will from 59 to 80 (35.5 percent); Ex- be money well spent. The number ercise Health and Sports Sciences of science students is increasing. from 351 to 385 (9.7 percent); and This is good news.” Recreation and Leisure Studies Fitts confi rmed that many of the from 34 to 52 (52.9 percent).” Alex Greenlee / Free Press Staff lab spaces haven’t had major up- The effect of renovations on de- Maine house of representatives minority leader Kenneth Fredette (left) and USM professor of political science partment interdisciplines is posi- dates. “Bailey Hall was built in Amy Fried (right) both spoke at the final event of the “Politics Then and Now, In Maine and the Nation.” They fi tive. “Another thing that’s exciting 1970 and hasn’t had a signi cant discussed campaign funding and the current political climate in Maine, among other subjects. renovation, and Payson Smith has is more interdisciplinary efforts a lab that hasn’t been renovated ei- will change the way classrooms Fredette moved on to discuss cans work on together,” Fredette ther.” Although Anderson doesn’t are structured. Renovations will Jen Smith the discrepancies in campaigns by said. have renovation records, he said, bring together different sciences Free Press Staff comparing clean election candi- He provided an example of “We haven’t had major renova- into one room,” Champlin said. dates running for the state house, bipartisanship that he experi- tions in decades. Clearly, if you Champlin explained that be- The Muskie School of Pub- who get $4,500, versus other enced with former Speaker of the go around to the labs, you can see cause USM is a research university lic Service and Osher Lifelong candidates who spend $60,000. House John Martin, a Democrat they haven’t had serious renova- that they do a lot of research and Learning Institute hosted its last He said, “People have fi gured who worked with Republicans. tions in a long time.” renovations could bring research presentation in the series “Politics “I served with John Martin, a When asked about an increase into the classroom. Then and Now, In Maine and the legend in Maine, he was in the in science students, Anderson said “It will help students learn and Nation” for 2013, which began in “Money and legislature for almost 50 years.” in an email that data tracked for will provide better equipment for September. Next March, they will infl uence of Being a Democrat didn’t stop him the last three years shows growth, professors to teach with. It will have gubernatorial candidates independent from working across party lines, “Since 2011, the fall enrollment in improve the quality of what we speak. Former state Senator Cyn- Fredette said. sciences (Biology, Chemistry, En- learn,” freshman nursing student thia Dill, Representative Kenneth expenditures Part of the solution to the prob- vironmental Science, Geosciences Chaz Kerrigan said. Fredette, the current Republican has changed the lems in Maine government is and Physics) has increased from Stepfan Jones, a junior psychol- leader in the Maine House and playing fi eld.” having fresh insights from young 516 to 551 (3.2 percent). There are ogy major, said, “I think it’s great Amy Fried, professor of political people. “John Martin recruited other areas that have also experi- science at UMO, who also wrote -Kenneth Fredette people at colleges for the legis- enced growth: Computer Science [email protected] Pathways to Polling, spoke about @USMFreePress Minority leader, Maine house lature.” Fredette said, before re- increased from 103 to 132 (28.2 the current challenges in politics of representatives and government on Thursday eve- itorating that getting young peo- ning. ple involved is something both Come join the crew! “The last house session was Democrats and Republicans must very tough. There was a bill to do. sell the Blaine House and a bill out how much power the state Because representatives and to eliminate the governor’s pen- has and are trying to get into the senators sometimes refuse to work Check our available sion,” Fredette said. He said the House or Senate.” When Seth together, Fredette called upon ev- positions online and bills pointed to a certain amount Goodall stepped down, Fredette ery citizen to act for change to oc- of friction in the house. He allud- said, “$100,000 was spent on both cur. “We need to be accountable. apply: ed to Governor LePage’s off-col- sides for the state senate race.” Obviously, we need reformers: I fl or comments about Senator Troy “Money and in uence of inde- am, you are, we are.” Jackson, of District 35, a logger pendent expenditures has changed fi from the Allagash, a small town the playing eld. We need reforms [email protected] www.usmfreepress.org/job-opportunities in northern Maine. that both Democrats and Republi- @USMFreePress 6 News November 11, 2013

sue to the faculty senate because they have more of a chance of in- In Brief... fl uencing the schedule. USM Physics Professor and Faculty Police Beat Senate Chair Jerry LaSala men- chemistry tioned that something similar ex- gets ists in British universities. “It’s Selections from the a great community-builder, and accredited USM Department of it would be lovely if it worked here,” LaSala said. On Oct. 22, USM announced Public Safety police log Concerns were then raised that the undergraduate chemis- Oct. 24 to Oct. 28 about the loss of an hour nega- try program has become accred- Common hour tively impacting the number of ited by the American Chemical courses offered, and impeding Society. The accreditation is a Friday, Nov. 1 goes to the the ability of commuter students certifi cation that the chemistry to schedule their classes in order program is comparable to other faculty senate to fi t around concerns of work, chemistry programs from schools Running on fumes Student Body President Kelsea family and travel. In the end, it nationwide. The USM chemis- 12:21 a.m. - Warning to operator for exhaust. - G20 Dunham addressed the faculty was decided that a working group try department chair, Dr. Hank Parking Lot, 28 Husky Dr. senate at their November meet- should be established to study the Tracy, called the accreditation, ing last Friday on the subject of possible implications of the com- “a validation of the department’s mon hour before any further steps commitment to delivering excel- How are summonses like demon summoning? the common hour which was pro- 12:29 a.m. - Summons issued to Alexandra Stewart, 18 posed and passed as a referendum were taken. lence in chemistry education,” in President Kalikow, who was in the press release on the accredita- of Gorham, for possession by consumption. - Brooks question in the last two student Student Center, 32 University Way government elections. Dunham attendance at the faculty senate tion released by the university’s told the senate that she became meeting, said that once the group director of communications, Jen- student body president on the was established, she would in- nifer Dean. Minor in the major league platform of a desire to build a volve the registrar’s offi ce in the Tracy also stressed the impor- 12:47 a.m. - Bianca M. Diprato, 18 of Gorham, issued a sense of community at USM. process. tance of research in the growth summons for illegal possession by a minor. - Upperclass Dunham’s spot on the meet- of the chemistry department. Hall, 25 Husky Dr. ing’s agenda came not long after “Chemistry faculty at USM have a discussion of what the universi- Counselor active research programs and ty’s future would look like. When encourage undergraduates at all “What? I can’t hear you, offi cer.” introducing her pitch for the com- education levels to become involved in re- 1:10 a.m. - Report taken for a noise violation. - Upperclass mon hour, Dunham said, “I think search opportunities. Students Hall, 25 Husky Dr. building community is one of the class puts graduate from the chemistry pro- biggest things we need to do to together mini- gram with strong research skills, What’s red and white and octagonal all over? change the direction of this uni- allowing them to be better pre- 4:46 p.m. - Warning for stop sign violation. - Bedford St. versity, and we can’t do that if we conference pared for employment or gradu- at Surrenden St. don’t have time.” ate work after graduation,” Tracy The idea of a common hour is said. that in the middle of each day, an USM’s counselor education ACS is a nonprofi t organiza- Quick-draw McGraw hour be set aside where there are program will be hosting a mini- tion chartered by Congress, and 5:26 p.m. - Warning for texting while driving. - Brighton no classes, and students are free conference on Dec. 4 for 7:00 to is, in fact one of the largest sci- Ave. to join in extracurricular activi- 9:30 p.m. in 405 Bailey Hall. The entifi c organizations worldwide. ties, eat lunch or just connect with conference will be put on by coun- Earlier this year, ACS awarded Saturday, Nov. 2 other members of the USM com- selor education Professor Zark the USM student chapter of the munity. VanZandt’s class, “Orientation to ACS the Green Chemistry Award the Counseling Profession,” and for outreach activities done in the But at least we know they care Dunham said that one of the 12:04 a.m. - Gorham Fire Department responded for a reasons the common hour has not will consist of student teams pre- 2011 to 2012 year. malfunction. - Upperclass Hall, 25 Husky Dr. come to fruition, despite being senting posters on relevant topics voted in by the student body, is in the counseling fi eld. that a change in the course sched- The class has created a preview Putting down roots ule would be necessary, and the of the event which can be found 2:06 a.m. - Checking on a vehicle parked for a long time. student senate has no infl uence here: http://publicitygroupusm. All set. Philippi Hall, 19 Campus Ave. over the course catalogue. Dun- wix.com/counselingconference. [email protected] ham said that she brought the is- @USMFreePress Vilely vivisected vegetation 7:06 a.m. - Someone drove a vehicle over the grass. - Luther Bonney Hall, 85 Bedford St. Check that check-in off the check list 12:43 p.m. - Checked on a subject who is all set. - Woodward Hall, 20 University Way Only one side to this story 4:32 p.m. - Warning for operating the wrong way in a one way. - Law Building, 246 Deering Ave. Sunday, Oct. 3 What’s your sign, girl? 9:38 a.m. - Warning to operator for stop sign. - Parking Lot P3, 34 Bedford St. Undocumented driver gets documented up 9:53 a.m. - Written warning for registration and inspection. - Brighton Ave. at Kenwood St. Consider yourself warned, sign 10:12 a.m. - Warning for stop sign. - Bedford St.

A little far from home? 12:25 p.m. - Traffi c summons issued to Dennis Perrin, 63 of York, ME for an inspection violation. - Bedford St. at Surrenden St.

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Album Review / 8 Art of Katahdin / 9 Arts&Culture Listings / 9 Community discusses Persian Visions Panel covers art, identity, activism and culture in Iran and a recognized human rights and Sam Hill Muslim scholar, spoke on the politi- Arts & Culture Editor cal and social climate in Iran. “We put together this exhibition Having given the community because we truly feel like there is a nearly two months to visit the Per- great need to provide some accurate sian Visions exhibit, Director of information about Iran,” said Jalali. Exhibitions and Programs Carolyn “Modern Iran is a complex society, Eyler organized a small panel dis- a mosaic of ethnic, religious and ac- cussion to discuss the importance of tivist culture.” the work and give it some context. Jalali said he hopes the exhibit This event, called Persian Con- and organized conversation has versations, was co-organized with helped humanize the Iranian people the Offi ce of for U.S. students, Multicultural whose ideas of Student Affairs Iranian culture and covered “We put together this are often shaped various topics solely on images surrounding not exhibition because from the mass only the exhibit, media, which has but the style of we truly feel like there vilifi ed Iranians Iranian artists in recent years, Randy Hazelton / Free Press Staff and the social is a great need to he said. (From left to right) Pamela Karimi, assistant professor of art history at the University of Massachusetts and political “Most Ameri- Dartmouth, Reza Jalali, coordinator for the Offi ce of Multicultural Student affairs and Carolyn Eyler, direc- state of modern provide some accurate cans here judge tor of exhibitions and programs spoke on the importance of the Persian Visions exhibit on Thursday in the Iran. The art Iranians by the Area Gallery in the Woodbury campus center. The event was open to the public. exhibit features information about Iran” actions of their a collection of government and has always thought was worth ask- curring themes within pieces in these, Karimi was able to point out contemporary what they see in ing is, aside from the fact that the the gallery, and pulled examples themes of feminist activism, search- Iranian photog- -Reza Jalali the media. Ira- artists are Iranian and pho- ing for identity and pre- raphy, and has Coordinator for the Offi ce of nians are not all tographs include images serving history. been on display Multicultural Student Affairs violent funda- of Iran, “in what ways are “They [Iranian artists] don’t After the presentations, in USM galler- mentalist mus- these pieces Iranian?” the panel members took ies in both Gor- lims,” said Jalali. “For me, the question is want to fall into the neo- questions from the audi- ham and Portland. “Persian Visions hopes to achieve a compelling, considering ence on specifi c photo- It was decided that USM would better understanding of that.” that in my recent inter- orientalist approach to art which graphs, Iranian history and host the exhibit when Eyler was After discussing broad, societal views with various Iranian U.S. relations with Iran. contacted by a representative from issues regarding the gallery, Pamela artists who are all currently tends to celebrate this kind of The exhibit will be up International Art & Artists, a com- Karimi, an assistant professor of art residing there, I’ve noticed until Saturday, Dec. 8 in pany that develops and circulates history at the University of Massa- a common viewpoint: The art because of its exoticness.” both locations. fi ne art exhibitions to large and chusetts Dartmouth, discussed the majority of them would “It [the exhibit] presents small institutions throughout the state of art in Iran and how art is not want to be labeled an experience in an inti- United States and abroad. infl uenced by the culture. as Iranian,” said Karimi. -Pamela Karimi mate sort of way, and as a “I knew it would be a great fi t for “These works show how well- “They don’t want to fall Assistant Professor of Art History at the Univer- society we really need to be us,” said Eyler. “The art department informed Iranian artists are when into the neo-orientalist ap- sity of Massachusetts Dartmouth opened up to experiencing has a strong photography program, it comes to global artistic develop- proach to art which tends Middle Eastern culture,” and we have a strong multicultural ments,” said Karimi, “but this state to celebrate this kind of said Eyler. connection with the aid of Reza Ja- of technical advancement should art because of its exotic- lali.” not undermine the fact that these ness rather than its originality and from prominent Iranian fi lms, such Jalali, the coordinator for the Of- works are uniquely Iranian.” intent.” as A Time for Drunken Horses and [email protected] fi ce of Multicultural Student affairs Karimi said that a question she She explained examples of re- Through the Olive Trees. From @SamAHill Arts & Culture Recommends: The Cripple of Inishmaan Courtney Aldrich tention to him, causing everybody The stage presentation is faculty- Free Press Staff from his dear aunts, the dimwitted designed and is made to illustrate locals and even his peers to stop, the Irish goods store that Billy's This weekend at Russell Hall, stare and mock. two aunts own and operate. The comedy manifests itself in politi- The cast describes the nature of sound design and props manage- cally incorrect and somewhat offen- the script as something the audi- ment, on the other hand, are student- sive humor. Liberal college students ence will fi nd themselves thinking, organized. Sophomore theater major are welcomed to this button-pushing “I shouldn't be laughing at this, but Callie Cox is charged with prop production. I am!” management, while senior theatre “The show is unkindness wrapped This style of humor is known as major Tom Campbell, who also in comedy,” said sophomore theatre dark comedy, a genre characterized plays Doctor McSharry, deals with major Zac Stearn, who plays the by disturbing elements and pure sound design. Sophomore sociol- protagonist Billy Claven, referred satire. Professor of Theatre and Di- ogy major Kelsey Lemieux serves to as “Crippled Billy,” in the USM rector Thomas Power compares the as stage manager for this production. Theatre Department’s production of experience of the show to the laugh- Just a forewarning to audience, The Cripple of Inishmaan. ter you are overwhelmed by after don't be taken too far off guard when The Cripple of Inishmaan is a witnessing a stranger trip and fall sassy, spirited Helen McCormick, two act show set on the island of into a puddle. You just can't help but played by junior theatre major Sarah Inishmaan, one of three islands chuckle, he said. Kennedy, struts onto the stage in off the coast of Ireland, in the mid “I love dark comedy and I'm ‘30s Irish trends exclaiming how Irish!” said Power, and the rest of absolutely 'fecked' Billy is with his 1930s. Billy's condition leaves him Photo courtesy of USM Theatre Department with withered arm and a leg that is his cast agreed that The Cripple of ‘silly crutch’ and physical deformity. permanently rigid. This inhibits his Inishmaan is an “in your face” kind (Left to right) Senior theatre major Elinor Strandskov as Mammy and See THEATRE on page 8 senior theatre major Tom Campbell as Doctor McSharry. ability to walk and brings great at- of show. 8 November 11, 2013

From THEATRE on page 7 National Review

Kennedy and the rest of the cast layer on a thick Irish accent, inviting The Head and the Heart stay too still the audience to experience authentic Irishmen. Power said that he's been working with the cast in mastering bient drums are matched with “These Days are Numbered,” the accent, slowly bringing the dial melodic bass lines, and single- consisting of only voice, acoustic down enough to create a balance note piano parts are doubled by guitar and harmonica, sounds raw between representing the cultural reverberated electric guitar. Lead and natural. A waltz-like rhythm dialect while also making the script vocals are backed up by ragged is played in a laid-back manner comprehensible to the mostly Amer- harmonies, a classic folk tech- and harmonica adds to this tune’s fi ican, English-speaking audience. nique. Acoustic guitar, often n- gritty and unrehearsed texture. Throughout the show, the differ- ger-picked, and banjo are used to Perhaps to enjoy Let’s Be Still, ent quirks of each character's per- add a richer texture to the band’s listeners should lower their ex- sonality emphasize the normalcy of overall sound. All of the instru- pectations, but that’s not neces- Billy. Despite his condition, Billy is ments sound good together and sarily a bad thing; in fact, this the most normal person in the show, are played very well, but some- album is great as a piece of music Photo courtesy of Erin Bartoletti said Kennedy. Sub Pop thing is missing. It’s just too that steadily continues what has “Find something real, make it predictable. Tracks sound over- already been done. These songs Dan Kelly produced. Overly meticulous ar- are in no way bad; they just don’t real. Don't make it a silly comedy; (Top, left to right) Junior the- Free Press Staff make it a real situation that other atre majors Zac Stern and Sarah rangements sound as if The Head stand out in the plethora of new people call funny,” Power said to his Kennedy, senior theatre major and the Heart are in a musical rut. indie music that is released regu- cast before they went on stage dur- Hannah Perry and sophomore Let’s Be Still, released by The Some tracks are especially larly. ing rehearsal. theatre major Martin Bodenheimer Head and the Heart, is buried in representative of this album’s The Cripple of Inishmaan opens rehearsing on an unfinished set. the folk/rock sound that has be- shortcomings. “Shake,” with loud this Friday and will be showing for (Bottom, left to right) Senior the- come so common with indie mu- drums and a chord progression two weekends. For more informa- atre major Tom Campbell, junior sic. The tracks on this album are standard for indie and pop songs, tion on show times and ticket pric- theatre major Elinor Strandskov good, but nothing new is being is an example. A catchy melody ing, visit the USM Theatre Depart- and senior theatre major Dalton added to the genre. A formula for and an upbeat rhythm sound ex- ment website. Kimball rehearsing weeks before success that has worked with so actly like they are supposed to, the opening of the USM produc- many other bands is being used but that’s the problem. This un- tion of The Cripple of Inishmaan, an again. predictability robs listeners of the [email protected] English black comedy. The instrumentation on this excitement involved with hearing [email protected] @CourttHope album is extremely detailed. Am- something different. @usmfreepress Hey Huskies! Enjoy on and near campus convenience with University Credit Union! Full-Service Electronic Kiosk located in the Brooks Student Center Cash & Check Deposits & Withdrawals | Loan payments | Transfers | & More! Fee-free* ATMs in the Portland and Gorham student centers TwoT full service branches in Portland

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A&C Artist brings Katahdin to Portland Listings Tuesday, November 12

Music: Circle Takes The Square / B. Dolan SPACE Gallery 538 Congress St. Doors: 8:00 p.m. / Show: 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, November 13

Clash of the Titans: Doors vs. Jimi Hendrix Empire Casey Ledoux / Free Press Staff 575 Congress St. David Little’s record of Mount Katahdin artwork can be found in the Great Reading Room on the 7th fl oor of the Glickman Doors: 9:00 p.m. / Show: 9:30 p.m. Library. Thursday, November 14 Francis Flisiuk will be an opening reception on fully published Art of Katah- Little’s comprehensive book Free Press Staff Nov. 26 with an introduction din in May through Downeast showcases all of the artwork from Little. Publishing. The exhibition that has ever depicted Katahdin The Barn Swallows Little’s passion for Katah- allows you look at the entire from traditional pencil sketches Blue At almost 250 miles away, din started in 2006 after he process as a whole without to more colorful pieces and 650 Congress St. it’s easy for people in Port- participated in the Katahdin having to face any of the chal- contemporary works. The pag- Doors: 6:30 p.m. / Show: 7:00 p.m. land to feel a bit removed from Mount Katahdin, the natural Lake Campaign that helped lenges associated with creating es are fi lled with diverse por- the Trust for Public Land fund- a book of this kind. According trayals, images and anecdotes. The Neighbourhood / Little Daylight glory that is our state’s highest raise money to purchase the to Little, in between designing According to Little, it soon will Port City Music Hall peak. But now the community lake and some of the surround- the layout, forming the budget become clear why the moun- 504 Congress St. can get a unique perspective of ing land. After successful end and crafting the fi nal edits, the tain is such a magnet for artists. Doors: 8:00 p.m. / Show: 9:00 p.m. the mountain with just a quick trip to Glickman Library. of the campaign and after the book-making process is incred- “From each cardinal direction,” fundraised money was given ibly lengthy and diffi cult. Little wrote in his book, “Ka- Plants & Animals / Rural Ghosts Portland-based artist David to Baxter State Park, Little “The fi nal edits and the de- tahdin’s aspect is utterly differ- Empire Little, however, has made it his co-curated an exhibition at the tailed-oriented work of looking ent.” 575 Congress St. mission to celebrate the moun- Bates College Museum of Art at every word, sentence, com- According to Little, his fa- Doors: 9:00 p.m. / Show: 9:30 p.m. tain through the publication of his book Art of Katahdin. in 2008 titled, Taking Differ- ma, period, letter and spacing vorite piece of art featured in The book pays tribute to Ka- ent Trails: the Artist’s Journey was the most time consuming the book is by Cecil Palmer, a Friday, November 15 tahdin and to Maine’s beauti- to Katahdin Lake. It was while task of all and the most criti- Massachusetts artist published ful landscape by featuring all doing the historic research for cal to the success of the book,” for the fi rst time in the book. Film: Let The Fire Burn of the artistic representations this show that Little realized he said Little. “Palmer’s watercolors and pen SPACE Gallery of the mountain ever created, wanted to do more with his Ka- Art of Katahdin is the fi rst and ink sketches are so inti- 538 Congress St. with over 200 images fi lling tahdin research. comprehensive record of what mate and lovely they struck a Doors: 7:00 p.m. / Show: 7:30 p.m. its pages. Now students can “The motive in expanding Little calls the “Katahdin Tra- chord with me as very special get an idea of what it’s like to my research initially was the dition.” The mountain has been for inclusion in the book,” said The Long Ride craft an art book when they hope of a larger exhibition to revered by people for centuries, Little. Bayside Bowl see Little’s exhibition, Art of celebrate the story of artists starting with the Native Ameri- “I hope that students at 58 Alder St. Katahdin: The Making of an like Frederic Church, Marsden can Penobscot Tribe. The “Ka- USM with feel a connection Doors: 7:30 p.m. / Show: 8:00 p.m. Art Book. The exhibition is an Hartley and James Fitzgerald at tahdin Tradition” stems from to Katahdin, to the outdoors or eye-opening look into the labor Katahdin throughout history,” the paintings, drawings, po- even just to writing and pub- Rebecca Kingsley intensive procedure that is pub- said Little. ems, legends and folklore of lishing in general,” said Little. Blue lishing a book. It’s on display Then after almost seven the majestic peak that represent [email protected] 650 Congress St. in the 7th fl oor reading room of years of researching, collecting the experiences of artists, resi- @FrancisFlisiuk Doors: 7:30 p.m. p.m. / Show: 8:00 p.m. the Glickman library, and there and travelling, Little success- dents and travelers in the area.

Roberto Morbioli Blues Band One Longfellow Square Your education. 181 State St. Doors: 8:00 p.m. / Show: 8:00 p.m. Your state. Wisdom, / The Ghost of Paul Revere YouR VOICE. Empire 575 Congress St. Doors: 9:00 p.m. / Show: 9:30 p.m. Date: ABOUT THE EVENT Have questions on the rising costs of Saturday, November 16 education, budget cuts and what your November 21, 2013 Film: Pussy Riot: A Punk Prayer education means to the State of Maine? SPACE Gallery 538 Congress St. time: Doors: 7:00 p.m. / Show: 7:30 p.m. Voice your opinions at USM's first EDTalks, a forum hosted by 5:45 PM - 8:30 PM Metric / The Box Tiger USM Student Government, The Free Press and WMPG FM. State Theatre 609 Congress St. location: Moderator: Dr. Ronald Schmidt Doors: 7:00 p.m. / Show: 8:00 p.m. Lee Auditorium, (Associate Professor of Political Science) Silent Sam and The Evans Wishcamper Center Dogfi sh Bar and Grille panel participants go online 128 Free St. (Muskie School of Doors: 7:30 p.m. / Show: 8:00 p.m. Public Service) Justin Alfond FMI and to RSVP Keelan Donovan Rebecca Millett One Longfellow Square bit.ly/usmedtalks 181 State St. andrew mclean Doors: 8:00 p.m. / Show: 8:00 p.m. tom winsor Eric Quinn Quintet Blue 650 Congress St. Doors: 9:30 p.m. / Show: 10:00 p.m. EVENT SPONSORED BY: Want to submit an event? Division of Student Affairs [email protected] 10 November 11, 2013 Perspectives

Things are looking up Letters & Alexander van Dintel Perspectives Editor crats claimed that the shutdown Comments: The U.S. economy is back, and would shake the economy. Repub- it’s looking unstoppable. Most licans claimed that the Affordable college students have felt a sense Care Act was plummeting the Unit- of gloom and fear when thinking ed States into an unholy economic Marijuana legalization doesn’t change much about job prospects after gradua- armageddon. Meanwhile, America tion. It’s time for them to start being churned out 204,000 new jobs in While it is certainly nice that the city of Port- templates the marijuana ordinance, voters should seriously optimistic. October alone ,and stock exchanges land has shown its symbolic support for the le- realize the Portland Police Department has discre- For the past two years analysts saw some of the biggest gains since galization of marijuana, I believe your editorial of tion in the matter. The department could choose, and media sources have hesitantly before the recession. support for the measure does a disservice to your as a matter of policy, to enforce the ordinance or reported the inch by inch improve- fl readers. Firstly, as our friends at The Maine Cam- disregard it in favor of enforcing a state law that’s This isn’t a uke. America didn’t fl ments in the national economy as reach the pinnacle of success by be- pus corrected themselves over a similar report in clear con ict. Portland Police Chief Michael they have happened. The non-com- ing an economic deadbeat and the over a decade ago (“Legal Affairs” 10/28/02) in- Sauschuk told The Associated Press last month mittal phrase “turning the bend” infrastructure and talent that made forming readers that, in fact, “Possession of a us- his department plans to enforce state law but that has been especially popular for 50 years of explosive growth and able amount of marijuana is not a criminal offense enforcing marijuana possession laws is already a years now, and for good reason. It’s an incredible standard of living in Maine. [In a hypothetical case of possession], low priority for the agency.” hard to see a trend when you’re in hasn’t disappeared. you were charged with a civil infraction, not a Was supporting the referendum a good idea? one. No one wants to be stuck with What does this mean for stu- criminal offense. Therefore, in your case, you re- Sure. Should you have devoted a little editorial fi a failed economic prediction, and a dents? It means they can take a big main eligible for federal nancial aid. When you thought and space to South Portland’s waterfront fi lack of optimism have been safe bet sigh of relief, buckle down and ex- ll out the FAFSA form you should not indicate protection ordinance? Probably. In any case, I over the past two years. pect an economy that rewards hard that you have a conviction. A similar situation ex- hope that USM’s Free Press will be more honest If anything in the economic mess work. It means that they can look ists with the civil infraction of possession of drug about what ballot measures do and do not do in resulting from the fi nancial crisis of past the paranoid rhetoric coming paraphernalia.” the future. 2007-2008 was clear, it was this: from Washington and realize that Of course, who cares right? This is all moot now America was not going to wake up sometimes the economy answers to that possession of up to 2.5 ounces is now legal Nigel Stevens one morning and collectively real- no party. in Portland right? Well, that’s the other problem: USM Alumnus, 2010 ize that things were not only getting In a very real way, young people it’s not really. As the Bangor Daily News reported better, but staying better. are better off now than they were in their informative editorial before the election Things are different now. We are before the fi nancial crisis. The cri- (“Portland’s marijuana vote might not make it a fi ve years past the end of the Great sis is behind us. Our economic sys- mile-high city — yet” 11/1/13), “As the city con- Recession, and the positive trend tem has been tested by fi re and has is undeniable. Unemployment has come out stronger. America’s econ- dropped every year. Household omy is stronger now, not because Want to respond to something you read in this week’s issue savings are recovering. Real estate it’s bigger, but because it’s more prices have recovered. The only stable. Students, keep your heads of the Free Press? Write a submission and send it in! S positive trend we don’t see is one in up, because it’s all up from here. congressional stability. Still, that’s Email us at [email protected] immaterial. The strengthening [email protected] for more information. economy is good for everyone and @usmfreepress immune to partisan claims. Demo- Sustainability and ME Bike or walk your way to savings

Andrew Sawyer & per year is $6,600. Not to say that tive for distances greater than 1/2 Tyler Kidder biking or even walking is free, but a mile. However, at the distances Contributers the cost per mile is substantially of around 5 miles or less chosen less than driving: $0.06 for walk- for this project, biking is the most ing and $0.11 for biking. cost-effective choice when factor- Most ways you slice it, commut- Five locations were chosen ing in that a person’s time is worth ing via single occupancy vehicle based on clusters of USM students $0.16 per minute. (SOV) seems less attractive than around the Portland area to dem- Finances aside, let’s talk about alternative modes of transportation onstrate the cost of commuting environmental impacts. Each year such as biking and walking. The fi - to the USM Portland campus for vehicles emit tons of pollutants and nancial savings alone should make students and employees. Similar greenhouse gasses, but many peo- you think twice about your trans- metrics could be applied to the ple overlook the emissions gener- portation options but there are also Gorham or Lewiston USM cam- ated in the manufacturing process. great environmental impacts to puses. Addresses were picked at 1.2 billion cubic yards of polluted biking or walking, plus you can ex- random within the clusters and are air are generated before the ve- ercise while getting to class. Now in Portland, Westbrook and South hicle has even touched the road. THAT is multitasking. Portland and range in distance And as if that was not enough, an While the fact that biking or from 1.4 to 5.1 miles from campus. additional 40 pounds of worn tire walking is a more cost effi cient Immediately it becomes clear that particles, brake debris, and worn mode of transportation than SOVs single occupancy vehicles are the road surface are scattered into the may not be surprising, there are least cost-effi cient means of com- atmosphere per car each year. costs beyond fi lling the tank that- muting, biking the second most According to the EPA, an aver- Ellen Spahn / Design Assistant many fail to realize. For instance, cost-effective commute, and walk- age car emits 77.1 pounds of hy- bon, by cutting driving and fl ying number of calories burned. Using the cost per mile to operate an av- ing appears to be the cheapest form drocarbons, 575 pounds of carbon out it would drop their personal average weights and a riding speed erage mid-sized sedan is $0.555 of transportation. monoxide, 38.2 pounds of nitrogen carbon footprint by 11 metric tons of 10mph, the graph below shows and this amount is greater than the Walking is much slower than oxides and 11,450 pounds of car- per year. number of calories burned by bik- cost of gas per mile. The IRS cal- both other forms of transport, bon monoxide annually. The U.S. In addition to fi nancial and en- ing to campus. Another health ben- culates this amount annually and it however, and may be impossible average breakdown of personal vironmental benefi ts there are also efi t is the energized feeling many includes lease payments, deprecia- based on where you live. The av- emissions states that 43.5 percent health benefi ts to walking and bik- commuters describe after riding to tion, repairs and maintenance, tires, erage person walks at a speed of of a person’s total carbon footprint ing. Looking at each of the loca- class or work. gas, oil, insurance, license and reg- 3.4/mph, and when time is fac- is caused by driving and fl ying. If tions, four simple trips to campus istration fees. The cost of operating tored into the equation, walking an average U.S person currently by bike would result in a large See BIKE on page 11 an average car driven 12,000 miles quickly becomes a bit less attrac- emits nearly 24 metric tons of car- November 11, 2013 Perspectives 11 From BIKE on page 10 Legally Maine

Worried about biking in traffi c? It takes practice and confi dence, but is becoming more and more LePage needs lesson in collaboration popular so you won’t be alone out there on the road. Check out Bryan Bonin branch resources and was disre- ous legislative committees, the gov- head, they must go through him the Portland, Maine Bike Map for Contributor spectful of the time and work of ernor is trying to send a message to fi rst. The governor is abusing his ideas on routes: http://www.vigor- commissioners and staff,” he said. the Legislature: he is in charge. In authority by placing restrictions on ousnorth.com/p/portland-maine- The governor states that he is exer- fact the governor even refers to both members of the legislative branch bike-map.html. LePage thinks that it’s his respon- cising professional business prac- Maine representatives and senators to run a more effi cient executive It would appear that the benefi ts sibility to run Maine, not lawmak- tice by keeping the branches from as his “kids.” This type of prepos- branch. If he feels it is ineffi cient of walking and biking to campus ers’. collaborating freely. terous commentary is in the interest for members of his staff to attend are clear. Walking is the most cost Early last week, Governor LeP- Regardless of how ineffi cient of maintaining the clout of the Gov- meetings with legislative commit- effective method assuming dis- age received a letter signed by 24 Governor LePage believes it is to ernor’s Offi ce and not of the Maine tees, without his prior knowledge tances are less than half a mile, Maine Legislative Democrats ap- use executive branch resources in people. of what is happening, it seems only whereas biking is the most cost prising him that his recent actions working with the legislature, col- It is the responsibility of Maine’s logical that he should institute a effective within distances of 5-10 in carrying out previous rhetoric, laboration is nonetheless in the best lawmakers sitting on committees policy change within the executive miles. Single occupancy vehicles in which he mandated the state of interest of the Maine people. The of jurisdiction to make informed branch, not the legislative. Instead, may be the primary mode of trans- Maine will be governed by him, governor must recognize his re- policy decisions for the citizens of he could instruct members of his portation for medium to long range not by legislative committees, is sponsibility to contribute to the ef- Maine – an impossible task without staff to notify him prior to attending trips, but for many students living a breach of the Maine Constitu- fi cient operation of the government the ability to obtain current informa- a legislative committee meeting, so within the Greater Portland area it tion. His refusal to allow executive as a whole, rather than the effi ciency tion in critical areas. Lacking an ef- that he stays informed. would be more cost-effective to branch employees to testify at com- of just one branch. Seemingly more fi cient method for gathering reliable This unconstitutional policy is be- bike. Visit our page to learn more mittee meetings without his permis- important, however, is the fact that information regarding the state’s ing claimed as professionalism by and get connected as we continue sion is creating less than desirable the Maine Constitution associates fi scal situation, legislative commit- the governor, which is something he to expand: http://www.usm.maine. situations, in which Maine lawmak- the Legislature and the Governor’s tees will not be able to maintain a apparently knows very little about. edu/sustainability/usm-cycle-club. ers are becoming unable to make Offi ce as equal branches of gov- balanced budget and meet obliga- It would be great if we could believe informed decisions affecting Maine. ernment that must collaborate and tions to towns, schools and citizens. the Governor when he tells us that Andrew Sawyer graduated from This lack of cooperation is noth- share information to best serve the Without answers from the Bureau his actions are always in the inter- USM in August with a degree in ing new from the LePage adminis- people. One might expect the Chief of Insurance, legislative commit- est of the Maine people. We cannot Marketing. Tyler Kidder is the tration, as was seen in his response Executive to fully understand what tees cannot move forward with trust him this time, unfortunately. Asst. Director for Sustainable Pro- to voiced complaints from Demo- the Constitution says and the value plans to make hospital prices more grams. Sources for above informa- crats on the Appropriations Com- it holds. transparent, so as a result, Mainers Bryan Bonin is a senior political tion or questions can be directed mittee. The governor told report- In his recent bid for re-election, will not be overcharged exorbitant science major with a concentration to [email protected]. ers in August that he has instituted Governor LePage made numerous amounts for care. This is a relevant in law a new policy requiring legislative attempts to convince Maine voters issue during the current transition to committees to seek his approval be- that his actions are in the best inter- Obamacare. [email protected] fore speaking to a department head. est of the Maine people. By pre- LePage has instituted a policy that [email protected] @usmfreepress “The previous relationship resulted cluding members of his staff from mandates: when legislative commit- @usmfreepress in an ineffi cient use of executive participating in meetings with vari- tees want to speak with a department The Pickle Jar Maine leads on many fronts, but not all Dylan Lajoie cial step toward ending the costly to elect their own politicians from reaching their city. The damage tar phobic quip. After all, Maine has Staff Writer War on Drugs. It seems Maine is outside of the two-party system. sands cause is immense, as we’ve decided their okay with it, and I’m becoming one of the most open- Most recent of course, was Inde- seen before, and we will continue to sure he will be too. Over the last week, Maine has minded and progressive states in pendent Angus King, winning a see. Just ask Alberta, Canada. It’s my sincere hope, that for all become a progressive beacon of the nation. U.S Senate seat, after having pre- And of course, there’s one other the passion Portlanders and Main- light. Mike Michuad, longtime con- This isn’t a surprise to many. viously serving as governor. Eliot problem we’ll have to deal with in ers showed on Tuesday, voting to gressman and current candidate for Maine has long forged a progres- Cutler, another Independent, made another two years. As mentioned pass important bond issues that governor came out as gay. If Maine sive path. In 1948, Maine elected a strong showing in 2010’s race for before, currently Maine has a jester could help kickstart a lagging econ- elects him next November, he’d be- Margaret Chase Smith to the U.S governor, losing narrowly to Paul occupying the Blaine House in Au- omy and getting out the vote to take come the nation’s fi rst openly gay Senate, making her the fi rst woman LePage. He’ll have another shot at gusta. Since Paul LePage has taken on other issues important to them, governor. Of course, Maine had one to serve in both the U.S Senate and LePage in 2014. offi ce, all he’s done is bark insults that the same people will bring the election just this pass week. On the House of Representatives. Until Despite these glimmers of hope at his opponents and make remarks same energy to 2014, 2016 and be- ballot, Portlanders had the oppor- 2011, she had served more terms though, Maine still has some work that land him as the butt of late yond, to keep Maine moving for- tunity to legalize the possession of in the U.S Senate than any other to do. While Portland was symboli- night televisions jokes. His aggres- ward. The job is still far from over. small amounts of marijuana, a mea- woman, even running for the Re- cally legalizing marijuana, South sive measures of austerity, jock-like sure that passed overwhelmingly publican presidential nomination Portland couldn’t muster the votes leadership skills and general ba- Dylan Lajoie is a senior political and could be a sign that the rest of in 2011. In many ways, Smith was to ban tar sands oil from reaching foonery have held Maine back and science major with a concentration the Pine Tree State does the same a trailblazer for woman in politics their waterfront, devastating to en- embarrassed our state. And now in international studies. in the future. Portland became the and policy making, one of the many vironmentalists who had fought that he’s running against an openly fi fi gures from Maine to be proud of. hard with a grassroots effort to gay opponent, I’m sure he won’t let [email protected] rst city on east of the Mississippi @usmfreepress to do so, and took a small, yet cru- Maine also hasn’t been afraid prevent the grimy waste from ever his tongue slip with another homo-

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Pisces February 19-March 20 Don’t let your drive to be right propel you into power struggles. Channel your urgency and deter- mination into effective actions. 14 November 11, 2013 Home Games Friday Saturday Women’s Ice Women’s Women’s Ice Men’s Hockey Basketball Hockey Basketball vs. New England vs. Salve Regina vs. Castleton vs. St. Joseph’s Sports College 5:30 p.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 4 p.m. New software giving women’s team edge Film editing allows women’s basketball to improve practice

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With a successful season behind them, the women’s bas- ketball team is ready for another season. For the third year in a row they’re going to be improv- ing their game and looking to the NCAA tournament with the aid of some interesting software. Three years back, the team raised $7,000 through fundrais- ing efforts to acquire software called Gamebreaker said head women’s head basketball coach Gary Fifi eld. The software al- lows him to cut and reorganize the content of the fi lm of the upcoming opponent’s games and tag different scenes that he wants to highlight based on whatever criteria he is looking for, such as certain players, different kinds of defenses the other team runs and how they primarily play offense, said Fifi eld. “I love it. It makes everything much easier because there are categories they can break things down into,” said Abby Hasson, an undeclared junior and center for the team. If he wants to tag every time a certain player gets Justicia Barreiros / Free Press Staff the ball during that team’s game, Members of the women’s basketball held a shooting clinic for junior high students last week, passing their knowledge to a younger generation. play. that they started with. “I love it. It The Huskies’ team usually “Another good thing about makes everything receives about 3-to-5 game tapes Gamebreaker is he can draw from their opponent. Teams are on the fi lm and circle who he’s much easier mandated to share the game talking about and what he wants because there are footage with each other. The fi lm us to look at” Hasson said, when categories they often adds up to approximately asked about other benefi ts of can break things 60 to 10 hours total. Hasson said the program. These different down into.” that the team usually watches elements make the Gamebreaker the fi lm the day before a match software a very valuable tool to scout their opponents playing for the team according to coach styles. Fifi eld, because all that saved -Abby Hasson Using this software, the team time can provide plenty of extra Undeclared, junior center can tag the scenes from past opportunity for live practice and games that they want to use, and workouts. organize those scenes so that While all the university teams Fifi eld said, with the program, he they’re each set up into differ- incorporate opponent game foot- can. He also said that it allows ent playlists based on whatever age into their practice routine, the Patrick Higgins / Multimedia Editor him to set up a kind of playlist Coach Fifi eld is looking for. The women’s basketball team is the Gary Fifield, coach of the women’s basketball team, explains some of the with each of the scenes he has software can also compress the only one who uses this specifi c unique technology he takes advantage of. scenes so that they play twice as kind of video editing software to selected to play for the team. Fifi eld. pretty deep bench,” said Hasson. fast as normal, if Fifi eld desires. increase the effi ciency of their He said that the product, when According to Fifi eld, the “Always the goal is to get to the The combination of the fi le com- fi lm sessions. This software, or shown to the team, serves as a software is a big step for helping NCAA [championships] and do pression and editing often totals some variant on it, is used by ev- series of short videos on what- the team continue to be a domi- our best.” out to only about 10-to-20 min- ery major college sports program ever he specifi cally wants to talk nant force in division III, and utes worth of footage, a drastic in the country, so it’s a step in the [email protected] about, instead of having to break the players are excited. “We’re difference from the 6-to-10 hours right direction for the team, said @AdamKennedy15 down the entire game play-by- pretty good, and we’ve got a

Like writing? Like sports? if you’re interested in sports writing, apply online: www.usmfreepress.org/job-opportunities November 11, 2013 Sports 15 Upcoming Scoreboard November 11 October 29 Quick Hits: Women’s Basketball Field Hockey USM NEC 2 @ UMO USM 8 7 p.m. Men’s Soccer The Huskies’ week in review November 15 USM 0 Adam Kennedy 22-10 record despite the fi rst Salem St. 2 Sports Editor round loss. The women’s hockey team Women’s Ice Hockey beat Plymouth State on Friday NEC Women’s Volleyball Men’s Soccer Men’s Hockey by a score of 4-1. @ USM USM 0 USM loses to Castleton The win is the second in a 4 p.m. Keene St. 3 USM blown out by Keene row and presents a solid start St. 6-1 2-4 to the season for the team. Men’s Ice Hockey October 30 The team next play this Fri- Norwich The USM team was domi- The Huskies lose to Castle- day against NEC. @ USM Women’s Soccer ton last Friday by a score of 7 p.m. USM 0 nated by Keene St. on Nov. 2 Women’s Soccer by a score of 6-1. 2-4 to start the season. St. Joseph’s 1 The team pulled to a 3-2 UMass Dartmouth beats Women’s Basketball The team gave up four goals score late in the third, but al- USM vs. Salve Regina November 2 in the second half to seal the USM 2-1 @ Farmington, Maine loss. lowed an empty net goal in the fi nal minute to seal the loss. 5:30 p.m. Women’s Cross Country They end their season with UMass Dartmouth beat LEC Championships a 0-18-1 record and with a 15 The game was not the sea- USM 2-1 last Tuesday to end Men’s Basketball 44 points; 2 out of 7 game lossing streak. son opener the Huskies were the women’s team’s short lived USM looking for, who will look to re- playoff push. @ Westfi eld St. Women’s Cross Country Women’s Hockey bound this Friday against Nor- The Huskies gave up a goal 7:30 p.m. NEA Championships wich. in the fi rst half, tied the game, 50 points; 2 out of 15 USM beats UNE 1-0 then gave up the game win- November 16 Field Hockey USM opens the season on a ning goal to get the loss. Men’s Cross Country Huskies lose 2-0 to The loss knocks the team Wrestling LEC Championships high note by shutting out Uni- versity of New England 1-0. out of the fi rst round of the Lit- USM 49 points; 2 out of 7 UMass Darmouth tle East Tournament and ends @ Roger Williams Inv. Goalie Liz Bergstorm made 20 saves in the game and was their season with a 5-14-1 re- 10 a.m. Women’s Cross Country Dartmouth scored two goals cord. NEA Championships great throughout the night. early in the fi rst half and never Women’s Cross Country 61 points; 2 out of 15 The only goal was scored by looked back as they shut out NCAA Championships Erin Banfi eld early in the third the Huskies 2-0 in the quarter- Women’s Volleyball @ Gorham, Maine Women’s Volleyball period. fi nals of the Little East Tourna- Plymouth St. beats USM 11 a.m. USM 3 ment last Tuesday. UMass Dartmouth 2 Women’s Volleyball The team only managed to 2-3 Men’s Cross Country get three shots on goal, as NCAA Championships Women’s Soccer Rivier beats USM 3-0 the Dartmouth defense stifl ed Plymouth State beat USM @ Gorham, Maine USM 0 them and snapped the teams 2-3 in the fi rst round of the Lit- 12:30 p.m. Keene St. 4 Rivier University beat USM fi ve game winning streak. tle East Tournament. by a score of 3-0 on Nov. 2 The team only fi nishes their The team fought hard to win Women’s Basketball Men’s Soccer for the team’s second loss in season with a 10-11 record the fi rst set, but dropped the USM vs. TBA USM 1 a row. and a very short lived playoff second and last two to lose the f @ Farmington, Maine Keene St. 6 The team lost in straight sets run. match. TBA by at least nine points each The loss concludes a very Field Hockey time, making it one of their successful season for the Women’s Ice Hockey USM 5 worst defeats of an otherwise Women’s Hockey team, who broke the 20 win Castleton Fitchburg St. 4 good year. USM beats Plymouth St. mark. @ USM The team still managed to 4-1 [email protected] 1 p.m. Women’s Volleyball ended their season with a nice @AdamKennedy15 USM 0 Men’s Basketball Rivier 3 USM vs. St. Joseph’s @ Westfi eld, Mass November 5 The Maine Loan® 1 p.m. from THE MAINE EDUCATIONAL LOAN AUTHORITY Women’s Soccer SM Men’s Ice Hockey St. Joseph’s 2 Maine’s Alternative Student Loan St. Michael’s USM 1 @ USM 4 p.m. Field Hockey USM 0 November 19 UMass Dartmouth 2 r Women’s Basketball Women’s Volleyball USM USM 2 25 the loan for @ UNE Plymouth St. 3 SM 5:30 p.m. YEARS Women’s Ice Hockey Men’s Ice Hockey USM 1 1988 ~ 2013 me. 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Molly Baughman tives that the bookstore offers are also Quinn said that’s why the bookstore Monday, November 11 Contributor seen as expensive. has been prompted to make a change “It’s just the renting prices that get ––and changing with the industry is the Veteran’s Day, Campus closed With the popularity of digital textbook me,” said Alix Graham, a student of ju- only way to keep the business afl oat, she sources on the rise, bookstores are strug- nior standing who is studying abroad. said. “The bookstore has to adapt their Tuesday, November 12 gling to hold on to customers as online Catherine Johnson, a staff member at business for fi nancial purposes. That’s market continues to grow. The book- the bookstore, is worried about this nega- the reality of it,” Quinn said. Veteran Student Appreciation store’s greatest diffi culty has been trying tive image. “My greatest fear, personally, Johnson also said that textbooks are Day Ice Cream Social to stay relevant in the lives of students is that the bookstore won’t be seen as a not the only items of importance in the 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. who have so many options available on- valuable part of school. And of course bookstore. She said the bookstore also Woodbury Campus Center, Portland line. that the bookstore simply won’t be here plays an important role in providing Nicki Piaget, the director of USM’s anymore.” Johnson said that’s why the school spirit. The numerous articles of Lunch and Learn- Dementia & Bookstores, said that it’s undeniable that staff has tried to offer as much online as clothing, such as sweatshirts, t-shirts and Alzheimer’s: Are they the same? the world has gone digital. “Changing possible. The bookstore has tried to keep hats, give students a sense of pride that 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. with the times has proved to be critical up with an industry that in some ways Amazon.com can’t give them. The book- Glickman Library, Room 423/424, Portland in our survival,” Piaget said. In order has taken over the printed word. The on- store has worked to advertise these items to stay in operation the bookstore has line industry is the bookstore’s greatest even more to help reshape its image as Husky Tunes on WMPG made online materials available to draw competitor and its greatest threat, John- more supportive. If the image becomes 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. in students. Resources such as digital son said. tattered the bookstore won’t survive, she WMPG Studio, 92 Bedford Street, textbooks and E-Books are now easy to Cindy Quinn, the Director of USM said. Portland; or listen at 90.9 FM purchase. Student Accounts, agreed with Johnson Quinn said that one has to question, We are “student success oriented,” that the staff has tried to respond to this “What will the world look like in ten Wednesday, November 13 Piaget said. If that means tailoring to competition by providing plenty of on- years’? If the bookstore doesn’t look like line resources. Quinn, who worked for that world, it simply won’t exist.” student’s online needs instead of sell- Russell Scholars Informational ing print, that’s what they have to do. “I the bookstore when she was a student at Quinn said the loss of the bookstore USM, said she had a good understanding would mean a big change for students. “A Luncheon for Prospective Faculty think that’s been the biggest problem, 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. communicating our mission to help stu- of how the bookstore is generally viewed big corporation would take over,” Quinn Faculty Dining Room, Brooks dents,” Piaget said. by students. She said it’s been an ally to said, “and the students are not going to Student Center, Gorham The bookstore has been acquired a the students, but the image that comes be put fi rst. After all, it’s a corporation negative reputation for students for a with selling expensive books in a tough and their only focus is the bottom-line.” Study abroad info session: long time who associate it with expen- economy is sometimes overpowering. sive books. According to Piaget the staff “Students tend to take the services Justicia Barreiros contributed to this Criminology in Sweden has been trying to change that. for granted with everything that is go- article. 1:00 p.m. “They’re [the prices] really high up ing on in their lives,” Quinn said. “And 216 Abromson Center, Portland there,” said undeclared junior Rose Al- they turn to other online industries that don’t tailor to the student’s needs like the [email protected] Lecture: Mary Howe and Erin Sweeney len. @usmfreepress For some, the even cheaper alterna- bookstore.” 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. University Events Room, 7th Floor, Glickman Family Library, Portland Featured Photo: Thursday, November 14 Technology Job Fair 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Abromson Center, 88 Bedford Street, Portland

Science Cafés in the Atrium: Cyber Security 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Portland Public Library

The Philosopher’s Dome 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Southworth Planetarium, Portland

“Just Say Love” Film and Discussion 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m 7th Floor University Events Room, Glickman Family Library, Portalnd

GEB Presents: Rodeo Night 9:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Lower Level, Brooks Student Center, Gorham Friday, November 15

USM Veteran Appreciation: Family Game Night 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Woodbury Campus Center, Portland

The Cripple of Inishmaan 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Main Stage, Russell Hall, Gorham

Patrick Higgins / Multimedia Editor Create Your Own Lava Lamp Workers lower and secure the first of three new signs on the Portland campus on Friday. These additions were added to the 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. recently installed black bulletin boards found on both campuses. Lower Lever, Brooks Student Center, Gorham Want your student group featured? Have a USM event for our calendar? Send an email to [email protected]. For more events: Comments or questions? www.usm.maine.edu/events Email us at [email protected]