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Vol. 47, Issue No. 20 the free press Apr. 18, 2016 University of Southern Maine Student Newspaper usmfreepress.org USM professor gives Huskies take down Eagles for seventh straight win talk on drone warfare

Bryer Sousa time is of the essence, for exam- Free Press Staff ple, in the case of an apartment building fi re.” USM English Professor John Nevertheless, rather than sim- Muthyala served as a facilitator of ply highlighting the fact that critical cultural refl ection and as drones can be used for enhancing an educator as he presented a talk public safety and just causes, Pro- titled “Drones: Weapons of War fessor Muthyala also delved into or Tools for Entertainment” to the state-violence-based nature of students and members of the com- drone use as well. “In this lecture, munity in 423 Glickman Library I was going to focus primarily on on April 13. the military aspects and American In Professor Muthyala’s pre- foreign policy,” he said. He con- sentation, two questions were tinued by explaining that “One of explored as part of the Faculty the things that the Obama admin- Lecture Series that was brought istration has done is move beyond about by the Department of Eng- the personality drone strike strat- lish, those questions being: “How egy that the Bush administration do digital tools, systems and net- employed. The personality based works extend, justify, or contain strike was oriented towards un- Erin Brown / Free Press Staff derstanding and assessing indi- America’s role in the world? And Junior Bobby Delaney winds up to pitch against the Husson University Eagles in a win Tuesday afternoon. what impact do they have on so- viduals’ behaviors, for example, ciety, culture and liberal democ- who they were meeting and what For full story, see page 15 racy?” they were doing… Obama moved Professor Muthyala elaborated that into a entirely different realm on the two aforementioned ques- with his signature strike strategy, tions due to the fact that he is which exams patterns of behavior Polls are now open, student body penning a book concerned with among large groups of people, surveillance cultures and drones. irrespective of the individual na- Moreover, his intellectual endeav- ture of an activity. Thus we have president nominees provide their solutions ors are concerned with various instances where the parameters of questions in disciplines such as the strike can be indiscriminate.” the digital humanities, globaliza- Professor Muthyala concluded tion studies, the literature of the our conversation by stating that Americas and cultural criticism. “Drones and surveillance systems In fact, Professor Muthyala has inaugurate a new dispensation of authored two books, Reworlding empire. While changing our sense America: Myth, History, and Nar- of space and time they are altering rative and Dwelling in American: notions of war and peace, guilt Dissent, Empire, and Globaliza- and innocence, visibility and in- tion. visibility, security and the greater When asked about how he ar- common good.” rived at the title of the talk, Pro- Following the interview with fessor Muthyala stated that “It Professor Muthyala, Catherine, [the title] was framed in that way a student of the University of to avoid the perception that drone Southern Maine, was asked what technology is inherently oriented her views are with respect to the only towards control, surveil- utilization of drone technology. lance, and destruction, at least in “It seems irresponsible to put in- the way that drones have captured nocents at risk by way of algo- the public imagination, that is, pri- rithms and artifi cial intelligence. marily as tools of state violence. Drones shouldn’t be the fi rst re- Because of the rapid infusion of source used in international diplo- technology into society, the com- macy. It is dumbfounding to me,” mercialization of drone technol- she stated. ogy has also started and that has To read a recent article by Bradford Spurr / Multimedia Editor Professor Muthyala, please see lead to the application of drone Student Body President nominees, Muhammad Khan and Dylan Ross, at the debate last Thursday night. tech in a variety of contexts.” “Whither the Digital Humani- ties?” For another perspective Professor Muthyala expand- Colin Cundy second occurred in the evening in Each student pays a ‘student ac- on the militarized employment ed upon the contexts, by noting Contributor the Brooks Student Center on the tivity fee’ based on the student’s that “Researchers in both private of drones in international affairs, Gorham Campus. credit hours. The SGA is the stew- and public universities are using one may be interested in a column On April 14, polls offi cially The student body president and ard of the fund this fee creates. drones to survey the impact of ris- written prior to this presentation, opened for the 2016 student body vice president lead the Student Muhammad Khan, candidate ing sea levels in areas they simply titled “The Millennials Con- president and vice president elec- Senate and act as representatives for student body president and a could not reach… We have drones science, On The Drone Papers,” tions. Candidates for these posi- to the university’s administration. history major, is running with being used for natural disasters published by The Free Press. tions introduced themselves and The Student Government Asso- specifi c goals in mind. “I would to access humanly impossible to their platforms in two debate- ciation (SGA), which the student like to work with USM Libraries reach areas to watch a dissipate style events. The fi rst was held body president and vice presi- and help them purchase all the things they could not do without [email protected] late-morning in Woodbury Center dent are a part of, is responsible this technology, especially where @USMFreePress on the Portland Campus and the for governing all student groups. See nominees on page 5 2 April 18, 2016 Bill to transition India Street services leaves some uneasy Krysteana Scribner Editor-in-chief

The city of Portland is look- ing to pass a new budget, which could cause all clinics at the India Street Public Health to close. In the wake of this decision, over 20 public health workers would lose their jobs, and 1,114 patients re- ceiving care at these clinics would be forced to shift their services to the Portland Community Health Center. With the loss of India Street Clinics, there will also be a loss of programs for HIV Preven- tion, Positive Health Care, STD CLinic, the Needle Exchange, Free Clinic and the Immunization Clinic. The India Street Needle Exchange, which currently dis- tributes more than 100,00 clean needles yearly, would also be shut down, with the current idea to transfer the services still in it’s early stages of thought. The Portland Community Health Center, a privately run non-profi t currently provides their services to over 6,600 people a year, but in the transfer of ser- vices, it had been made unclear Krysteana Scribner / Editor-in-chief how they will accommodate that The Portland Community Health Center on India Street services over 6,000 people, but due to potential legislation that will result in a loss of fund- demand of services that will be ing, the services offered may no longer be in one convenient location. lost on India Street. Jessica Grondin, director of Street: According to the Public the health center on India Street. Students and Recovery group on who have gone to this clinic for communications for the city of Health Division’s 2014-2015 an- The three member committee will campus, explained that although years and people have a comfort- Portland, stated that she doesn’t nual report, the India Street clinic vote next week at a public hearing he has never personally used the able factor along with relation- anticipate any problems to arise, had an annual budget of $1.4 mil- on April 21. If the proposal goes services on India Street, he knows ships being formed. You don’t and made clear the reasoning as to lion, with nearly half of that cost through, the vote will go back to a lot of individuals who do, and have to have an appointment to why this consolidation has been being paid through federal and the full council and they will have the loss of these services would get served, either - if this transfer proposed. state grants. the fi rst reading on May 2, with a be detrimental to their well-being. occurs, I think a lot of people will The city is no longer receiving She further explained that get swept through the cracks.” as many grants as we used to, and across the country, municipal I think if services were Other individuals gave a similar unfortunately the federal govern- health services are no longer pro- response regarding the possible ment is no longer funding cities. viding direct clinical care, point- transferred to another entity, the change, with worries that it will They want health care to be dis- ing out that only 11 percent of lead to reduction in effi ciency, ac- tributed through these federally cities provide direct health care in continuity of care will be broken... a lot of cessibility and reliability of cur- regulated health care services all clinics like those found on India rently well-integrated services. under one roof,” she stated. “In- Street. For Grondin, the change people will get swept through the cracks. The widespread fear is centered stead of waiting another year can be seen as a positive one. around the possibility that the or two and losing all our grants, However, other individuals in Erika Ziller, USM Faculty Member community health care will not be we’re trying to proactively take the community have expressed able to live up to it’s promise of the steps to start transferring these more concern for the issue at community health support. services and maximize reimburse- hand. Last Thursday, members second read and vote on May 16. “I think if services were trans- “Even if you plot it out perfect- ment levels and make sure.” of the Portland City Council’s Fi- Dick Morin, a senior sociology ferred to another entity, the con- ly, somebody is going to get lost Grondin is right about the nance Committee expressed their major at the University of South- tinuity of care will be broken,” in the shuffl e. I don’t see how that heavy reliance on grants for India concerns about the plan to close ern Maine and participant in the he explained. “You have people is not possible,” said Erika Ziller, a health policy researcher and fac- ulty member at the University of Southern Maine’s graduate center. “I just don’t know this plan has been fully thought out to the ex- tent it needs to be to be effective.” As a follow-up statement, May- or Ethan Strimling informed the public that their concerns were being heard via Facebook last week, stating that as he reviews the proposal, he will be looking to ensure that if any changes are made in serving those in need, there will not be even the slightest reduction in their service. “I fi rmly believe that a city can and should be judged by the way we treat the most vulnerable among us,” he wrote. “It is in- cumbent upon the council as we review the City Manager’s pro- posed budget to keep that in clear focus.” The proposal will go before the City Council’s Finance Commit- tee from 2-5 p.m. Thursday at City Hall. The committee is charged with making a recommendation to the full council. A public hear- ing and voted on the proposal is scheduled for April 21.

Photo courtesy of Bangor Daily News [email protected] Needle disposal boxes have been installed in Deering Oaks Park in Portland. @USMFreePress April 18, 2016 News 3 240 registered volunteers lend a helping hand 12 local organizations come together for Husky Day of Service Julie Pike were registered to volunteer at 18 Free Press Staff different community organiza- tions in the Greater Portland area. Dating back to 2010, every The event’s success continues to spring at USM, students, staff, grow with each year. Some of the faculty and alumni participate in local organizations that were in- the Husky Day of Service. This cluded in the event were Preble event is a way to engage its par- Street, Garbage to Garden, Good- ticipants in community service will, Portland Gear Hub, Girls on projects with local organizations the Run, Cultivating Community, for the day. The Husky Day of Animal Refuge League, Ripplef- Service is a great opportunity for fect, Partners for World Health fi rst time volunteers to experience and more. community service in a comfort- The event kicked off at 9:30 able group setting. a.m. in the Sullivan Gym on the This year the 7th Annual Husky Portland campus, where each Day of Service was held on Fri- participant chose their volunteer day, April 15. The event is pri- site. USM President Cummings marily sponsored by the Offi ce of was there with a special kick-off Community Engagement and Ca- speech to start the day. Every participant received a free light

It was really Bradford Spurr / Multimedia Editor humbling to see these Partners for World Health, located on Broadway West in South Portland, collects soon-to-be-expired or extra medical supplies and repurposes it for supplying clinics in third world countries. This was one of the many people who struggle, be locations students volunteered at during USM’s day of service.

capable of being so happy. while also providing extra help to unteering at the Wayside Food For any students who want to community partners who need as- Program in Portland. There she learn more about volunteering op- sistance with special projects. For helped package food and brought portunities outside of the Husky Gabrielle Perron, Student at USM USM students, faculty and staff it to an apartment building where Day of Service, they can visit the who want to get involved in their elderly and disabled residents Offi ce of Community Engage- community but have busy sched- who can’t afford to buy their own ment and Career Development in breakfast and lunch, as well as a reer Development, with support ules, this event provides a great live. Perron and other students 100 Payson Smith on the USM free t-shirt and free transportation from a planning team comprised opportunity to them with a one- also helped set up a table there Portland Campus, or they can to their project site. All projects of students and staff from various time volunteering project. It can with different types of foods, and visit usm.maine.edu/volunteer or wrapped up at around 3 p.m. to departments at USM. also inspire those who want to then helped served this food to email usm.community@maine. conclude the day. Last year, 70 students, staff and make a long term commitment to the residents. Perron commented edu for more information. The event was created as a way faculty volunteered for a total of volunteering in their community. that “it was really humbling to see to get members of the USM com- 207 hours with 12 local organiza- One student, Gabrielle Perron, these people who struggle, be ca- munity interested in volunteering, [email protected] tions. This year, over 240 people described her experience vol- pable of being so happy.” @USMFreePress 4 News April 18, 2016 There’s more out there than heteronormativity Candice Isaac “Things Nobody Tells You About Free Press Staff Coming Out,” and “How to Create an LGBTQ Friendly Campus.” On April 1, several student staff “From Fear to Advocacy,” was members from the USM Center a presentation led by Jay Hicks, a for Sexualities and Gender Di- young man who shared his person- versity headed down to Stony al story on how he went from vic- Brook University in Stony Brook, tim to victor. Hicks talked about New York to attend the 21 annual dealing with the mental and physi- Northeast Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, cal ramifi cations of being a victim Transgender Conference. The of a hate crime and his triumph to three-day conference highlighted regaining his life and becoming an many ways to discover and de- advocate for LGBTQ students on velop best practices, programs, his campus. resources and policies to support Hicks noted that several uni- the LGBTQ community at cam- versity outlets such as university puses across the northeast. Too counseling, the offi ce of student often heteronormativity, which affairs and advisors that were is based on attitudes that hetero- sympathetic to LGBTQ students sexuality is the only normal and were to thank for supporting him natural expression of sexuality , throughout his journey to healing. is pervasive in our culture leaving He also mentioned that students those with different sexual identi- become informed of university re- ties feeling marginalized. CSGD sources such as medical withdraw- staff members were amongst sev- als that can help them deal with Candice Isaac / Free Press Staff eral local, regional, and national their pain and also maintain their Earlier this month, students at USM headed down to New York for the 21st annual Northeast Lesbian, Gay, activists and organizations who good academic standing. Peer Bisexual, Transgender conference where they learned practices and policies to better support the LGBTQ mentoring was equally important share in the vision for judgment- community. free campuses where anti-LGBT to the speaker who said that with- sentiments are non-existent. out that he might have felt more open up about their own personal about how human connection and she encountered before had ever The conference held several in- isolated after the incident. struggles about not being accepted interdependence was needed for cared. teresting and relevant workshops Conference attendees also by loved ones once coming out. humans to be and feel supported Understanding our heteronor- as well as breakout sessions often had the opportunity to hear from Taylor reminded student attendees throughout their lives. mative society and learning how led by student leaders who person- American actor and singer, Mya that being, “respected, not accept- This idea supported the over- to include and support other sex- ally dealt with the topic. Presen- Jeanette Taylor. Taylor talked ed” was important, as not every- all message during the confer- ual orientations will have many one will agree with your lifestyle ence that the LGBTQ community, benefi ts for us on campus which changes. Taylor also suggested along with allies, needed to be is work that the CSGD continues Too often we give that those lacking family support there for one another during what to encourage. The USM Center create and build relationships with would be diffi cult times. What fol- for Sexualities and Gender Diver- polite answers to the question: friends as those are the people that lowed was several exercises based sity seeks to ensure a university they will need to depend on during on really getting to know the per- environment that is positive, safe ‘how are you?’ tough times. son you were paired with. and supportive for individuals of The conference ended on Sun- Utah said “too often we give po- all sexual orientations and gender Adaku Utah, Liberation Educator day, April 3 with an uplifting uni- lite answers to the question ‘how identities, in particular members fi ed exercise led by Adaku Utah, are you?’” and challenged attend- of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, an award-winning liberation edu- ees to go deeper and to share how Transgender, Queer, Questioning tation titles included “GaySL: A about her journey as a transgen- cator and organizer committed to they were really doing. This exer- and Asexual community. Crash Course in LGBTQ Ameri- der woman and how her life has healing and liberation within op- cise led to comments by attendees can Sign Language,” “Organizing changed for the better since land- pressed communities. Utah began that they never have the opportu- at the Intersections of Black Lives ing a leading role in Sean Baker’s with a mindfulness meditation ex- nity to share how they are really Matter and Gender Justice,” “Ap- fi lm Tangerine. ercise to help attendees center and doing. One participant said that propriation versus Diversity: Beat- Taylor’s candid personality [email protected] ground themselves for the work the exercise was diffi cult because @USMFreePress ing the Double-Edged Sword,” helped some audience members that lied ahead. Next, Utah talked she felt vulnerable because no one April 18, 2016 News 5

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necessary textbooks needed for Four professors coursework at USM,” he said. Khan continued to say that col- lege is very expensive, and that the fi rst step to reducing the cost granted tenure of college is eliminating the cost of textbooks. The cost of attending univer- Each received unanimous sity to begin with is very high, he contended, which makes it imperative to fi nd other ways of votes at BOT meeting cutting students’ costs. In order to provide the textbooks needed Zachary Searles at USM, Khan would work to ex- News Editor Kelly Hrenko pand USM’s libraries and make required texts available for bor- At the bi-monthly Board of rowing. Trustees meeting, which took He would also make fundrais- place earlier this month, four ing one of his administration’s members of the USM faculty were priorities. “Fundraising for an awarded tenure and upgraded to increased number of scholarships the title of associate professor. open to all members of the student Kelly Hrenko Ph.D., Yuseung body” would be yet another effort Kim Ph.D, Alexander Lapidus he’d undertake if elected. Ph.D. and Peter J. Woodruff Ph.D., Khan, who has served in the stu- Bradford Spurr / Multimedia Editor have each been apart of USM for dent senate, highlighted the need Student Body President hopeful, Dylan Ross, responds to a question at six years and each got a unani- for unity within the student body last Thursday night’s debate after putting on a clown nose. ffmous vote from all 16 board mem- as another reason for his seek- about most.” the Student Senate, also noted bers to be granted tenure. ing the presidency. “We need to Raymond, a member of USM that the institution’s retention rate Q Professor Hrenko, before com- stop factionalism that is prevalent ing to USM, was teaching art in among many student groups,” he Socialists, promised to argue for needs to be addressed. “Our re- Minnesota to kids in kindergarten said. Khan further remarked that a increased funding from the tention rate is 67 percent, and the through 12 grade. She received her united student body is needed for state. He said he would work national average is 72.3 percent,” Ph.D. from the University of Min- the betterment of USM. to “support working and middle he said. He said the solution is “to nesota for Art Education with a Khan has also served as a mem- class students here at USM and take our school back, not with a focus in culture-based art and cul- Received Ph.D. in Art Education ber of the Gorham school board, across the University of Maine polite suggestions, but with clear ture-based education. She has pub- from the University of Minnesota. and would like to see more in- system.” demands, and reasonable dia- lished three book chapters along volvement between USM and Dylan Ross, a senior political logue.” The fi nal professor to receive with three articles in journals and Gorham and Portland school dis- science major, is also running for The polls opened on April 14 tenure at USM was Professor created an interactive website. tricts. On the subject of increased student body president. and will be open through April 20. Woodruff, who teaches classes in Before being brought to USM as community outreach, Khan said, “I am disgusted with how the Students, residential and commut- Biochemistry at both the gradu- “This would be a great opportu- university I love has been operat- er, can fi nd ballots on the SGA’s ate and undergraduate level. When Peter J. Woodruff nity for USM students to gain in- ing,” he said. This feeling, he con- page on the USM website. Stu- not in the classroom, Professor ternships as mentors and coaches tinued, has motivated his running dents can also fi nd other relevant Woodruff is advising the Chemis- in the Gorham community.” Kahn for offi ce. information on this page, such as try Club, which has been acknowl- noted that this increased outreach Ross, while praising his op- more information on the candi- edged by the American Chemical is a way to improve both USM ponent, didn’t hold his feelings dates, Senate meeting times and Society, for work completed under and its local communities. about the SGA back. more. Students can also fi nd more his leadership. Matthew Raymond is running “I would like to see most pre- information on Facebook page According to the USM website, alongside Khan as candidate for existing student leaders resign,” ‘USM Votes 2016.’ Professor Woodruff’s research is vice president, and wants to use he said. This personal belief has focused on a group of small or- the position to advocate for a left Ross feeling “like running is ganic compounds called compat- more positive environment on the only way to correct the prob- ible solutes. His work has resulted campus. He said he’d “like to ad- lems.” [email protected] in two publications, a patent, and vocate for the issues that they care Ross, previously involved in @USMFreePress oral and poster presentations. President of USM, Glenn Cum- mings, was quick to congratulate the four professors, including a small blurb about them in weekly email blast that gets sent out to students. “On behalf of the USM commu- Adviser of the Chemistry Club nity allow me to express our sin- when not in the classroom. cere admiration and appreciation for their tremendous devotion to our students and their disciplines part of a National Science Foun- that this recognition implies,” dation grant linked to a research President Cummings wrote in the program, Professor Kim was an March 14 edition of the Monday instructor at the University of Missive to USM students. Colorado, where he received his Ph.D. and spent three years, from 2001 to 2004, as a planner and Yuseung Kim researcher at Seoul Development Institute. Currently, Professor Kim teaches eight different programs, in both undergraduate and gradu- ate programs, focusing planning, town design and sustainability. After earning an undergraduate degree in Russia, a masters degree in Thailand and a Ph.D. in English at Indiana University of Pennsyl- vania, along with teaching in sev- eral foreign countries, Professor Lapidus came to USM, teaching literacy, at the undergraduate and graduate levels, on the multiple campuses and online. When not in the classroom, Professor Lapidus represents the state on the executive board of the Northern New England TESOL Professor of eight different pro- (Teachers of English to Speakers grams at USM. of Other Languages) Association. He also serves on the Faculty Sen- [email protected] ate here at USM. @USMFreePress 6 News April 18, 2016 say anything because, according Last week, a task force ap- to New Balance Spokesman Matt pointed by the mayor of Chicago In Brief... LeBretton, they were told that if released a report that stated that Police Beat they kept quiet then they would be Chicago police "have no regard offered a military contract. for the sanctity of life when it “The Obama administration comes to people of color" and Selections from the USM said, ‘Look, we know you’re re- that police have alienated blacks ally intent on pursuing selling and Hispanics with their use of Department of Public shoes to the military — 100 per- force. Safety police log March cent domestically made shoes to The report was released on the the military. If you work with us same night when protesters took 19 to March 28 on TPP, we’ll do everything we to the streets in the hundreds to Local & State can to make sure you have an op- protest the death of Pierre Loury, Judge overturns deci- portunity to bid for this military a 16 year old who was shot and 03/19/2016 sion to reject marijuana opportunity,’” LeBretton said. killed by police last Monday. referendum petition LeBretton claims that the De- "The community's lack of trust Dude, Where’s My Car? partment of Defense has been in CPD is justifi ed," the report Suspicious incident, P2 parking lot. Student reported fi nding putting up roadblock after road- It’s possible that marijuana le- said. "There is substantial evi- block, keeping the company from an unknown male passed out in her car. Portland Police galization will fi nd its way onto dence that people of color—par- obtaining such a contract. This assisted and conducted a transport. Report taken. the ballot after a Superior Court ticularly African-Americans— LeBretton says was particularly judge ruled last week that Maine have had disproportionately apparent when New Balance sent Secretary of State Matthew Dun- negative experiences with the 03/22/2016 the Department of Defense three lap committed an error of law police over an extended period of different styles of shoe for basic when, back in March, he deter- time.” training and the company was Paraphernalia Paranoia mined that the signatures in a citi- The report also stated that, in informed that it would take six Drug Complaint, Robie Andrews Hall. RA found drug zen petition for the referendum to the last eight years, 74 percent of months to test each shoe, result- be invalid, which made the refer- people injured or killed by police paraphernalia in the residence hall. Offi cer took a report. ing in a year and a half wait be- endum ineligible for ballot place- offi cers were African Americans. fore they would know if they got ment. 03/23/2016 the contract or not. Dunlap and his offi ce will now International reappraise the petition’s thou- Police Reports are the new Snapchat sands of signatures to make sure National China rules against that enough valid ones were ob- fi rst same-sex marriage Disorderly Conduct, Sullivan Gym. Two patrons of the gym tained. Proponents of the bill sub- Legendary night at lawsuit were having a disagreement and wanted it reported. Report mitted 99,000 signatures back in NBA game taken. February, far exceeding the mini- China ruled against the fi rst Last Wednesday night, NBA same-sex marriage lawsuit, rul- mum of 61,123 that are needed. 03/24/2016 “We’re glad the secretary of fans witnessed history in the mak- ing against two men who fi led a state will be reviewing the peti- ing when Kobe Bryant, fi ve-time lawsuit last summer when their tions,” said David Boyer, Maine NBA champion and 18-time All- marriage application was denied. No One Wants Crappy Art political director of the Marijuana Star, played the fi nal game in his The couple was granted the right Security Alarm, Art Gallery. Offi cer handled. False Alarm. Policy Project, “and we’re con- 20-year NBA career. to argue their case in court back For the past two decades, Bry- in January. fi dent that we collected far more You Took My Breath Away valid signatures from Maine vot- ant has been teased as being a There is no explicit ban on Medical Emergency, Bailey Hall. Student having an asthma ers than are required to qualify for “ball hog,” and that he should same-sex marriages in China, the ballot.” pass more. It’s been reported that but the courts referenced several attack. Gorham rescue transported to Maine Medical his teammates told him not to pass provisions that went into effect Center. York County sheriff the ball during his fi nal game, and in 1981 that specify gender in the Bryant ended his career with a marriage law. says incident at county Hastings in a Haze jail was not a riot bang, scoring 60 points. "What we want is not just a Tickets for Kobe Bryant’s last sheet of paper or the recognition Drug complaint, Upton Hastings Hall. Offi cer investigating. Last Wednesday night, roughly game reportedly sold for astro- of some strangers—this is about Report taken. 30 inmates at the York County nomical prices—well into the freedom and equality,” Sun Wen- Jail’s largest housing unit refused thousands of dollars—with one lin said. Your Phone Will Be Obsolete In A Week to return to their cells. This inci- StubHub ticket being listed at The couple’s lawyer, Shi Fu- $27,500. One group of three told long, said that he wasn’t surprised Anyways dent was broadcasted as a riot, Theft Report, Sullivan Gym. Caller reports the theft of resulting in several offi cers re- CNN that they had scalped tickets by the fi nal ruling, but it still sponding to the scene. outside and paid almost $5,000 made him feel disappointed and an Iphone 6 and a credit card from the Gym. Under York County Sheriff Bill King for tickets that, on a normal night, saddened. investigation. stated that the incident was not a would only cost about $30. Bryant’s last game wasn’t the Two earthquakes hit riot, but only an act of civil dis- 03/25/2016 obedience. He added that inmates only big news to come out of the Japan in the same week were back in the their cells within NBA last Wednesday night: the an hour. King further stated that Golden State Warriors, who have Early Saturday morning, a Good Ol’ Fashion Clam Bake the incident of disobedience was dominated the NBA all season, magnitude-7.0 earthquake struck Drug complaint, G8 Parking lot. Students smoking a result of operational changes at won their 73rd game of the sea- Japan in the same spot that was marijuana in a vehicle. Summons was issued for possession son, setting the record for most struck by a magnitude-6.2 earth- the jail that some inmates were of a useable amount of marijuana. Report taken. upset about. wins in a single season, beating quake just two days prior. The 6.2 the previous record set by the earthquake resulted in the death “An investigation will be con- Not My Antique Sitting Chairs! ducted and inmates who are iden- Chicago Bulls during the 1995-96 of nine people. tifi ed as the instigators will face season. It is still unclear whether any- Vandalism, Corthell Hall. Custodian reports that a few chairs administrative sanctions,” King one was killed during the second in the lobby have been damaged. Report taken. quake and just how much damage concluded. Biggest mistake of Obama’s presidency was done, but the Japan Meteoro- 03/28/2016 New Balance fi nally logical Agency promptly issued a voices concern over In an interview with Fox News, tsunami warning, which is typi- Trans-Pacifi c Partner- President Obama stated that the cally issued when waves are ex- Spring Break - Gorham, Maine - It’s Crazy ship worst mistake of his presidency pected to be higher than one foot. Noise complaint, Upperclass Hall. Party on the second fl oor was the lack of planning for the "No question, this is a large and broken up, warning for disorderly conduct. Report taken. New Balance, a shoe company aftermath of the death of Libyan very important earthquake," said dictator Muammar Gaddafi in Doug Given, a geophysicist with that employs over 900 people in The Madness Continues! Rebel Rebel! Maine, has broken their silence 2011. the U.S. Geological Survey. "And about the Trans-Pacifi c Partner- "Probably failing to plan for it will do a lot of damage." Disturbance, Upperclass Hall. Report of a possible fi ght in ship (TPP), which they claim is the day after what I think was the progress. Offi cer advises that people were talking loudly a result of the President Obama right thing to do in intervening in and there was no fi ght. failing to offer them a contract to Libya," President Obama said. Information for Briefs Although President Obama manufacture shoes for the mili- was taken from the Ban- Papercuts Are The Worst tary. stated that he thinks the inter- vention went as well as it could gor Daily News, CNN, Medical Emergency, Philippi Hall. Student having a medical A spokesperson for the com- BBC and the New York pany claims that the TPP is the have, he still believes that Libya issue. Gorham Rescue transported to Maine Medical. worst trade deal the company has today is a mess, and even private- Times. ever seen, partly because it allows ly referred to the state as a “sh*t show,” according to an article in Nobody Reads Books During Spring Break a free trade agreement with com- Security Alarm, Glickman Library. False alarm. panies such as Vietnam, which is The Atlantic. Know anything to Maine Medical Center. a big competitor for the company interesting? in the shoe industry. Chicago police accused Despite the fact that the TPP has of institutional racism by email: editor@usmfree- Police Beats are edited for grammar and style. been in effect for over a year, New task force report press.org Balance held its tongue and didn’t April 18, 2016 7 Apocalyptic Filmmakers / 8 Rocker Reviews / 9 Heavy Rotation / 10 Arts&Culture

Art students show their fi nal pieces before going into the real world

Matthew Craig Free Press Staff

On Tuesday, April 12, the 2016 exhibition for graduating BFA and BA students of USM opened, with an opening reception on April 14. Professor Porobic opened the cer- emony with a speech detailing the hard work and commitment of the students exhibiting their works. This year’s event marks the fortieth time the USM art de- partment has organized an exhibi- tion for graduating art students. This year’s graduating students are Christopher Armstrong, Kev- in Gusto, Ryan Jordan, Virginia Monsell and Riley Schwarcz. The curator of the gallery, Car- Matthew Craig / Free Press Staff olyn Eyler, among other faculty, LEFT: Graduating student Virginia Monsell stands next to her painting, “Melusine.” RIGHT: Another painting by Monsell, who mainly works in oils. played a very important role in She tackles themes of feminism, seduction and man facing the natural world. the development of the exhibi- tion. Graduating students have, dents preparing to graduate from tion of the gallery challenging, higher than at SCAD, citing the ment, the juried show provides of course, been honing their skills USM’s BFA program, enjoyed the but “laying out [her] soul in front understanding and artistic guid- students with the invaluable ex- in their respective mediums and collaborative environment that of everyone” was “nerve-wrack- ance of USM’s faculty as just one perience of submitting works, and styles in their classes, but this the exhibition provided her. She ing.” of the reasons why he has enjoyed dealing with rejection. The com- exhibition was intended to pre- described her style of art as ‘ab- Kevin Gusto, whose primary a better education here. Further- petitive aspect of the juried show pare them for showing their work stract gestural’. The experience medium is oil paint as well, also more, he’s been impressed by allows the student to learn about in professional galleries. Faculty of setting up her work at the gal- found the exhibition to be vital- how cooperative and helpful his the process of getting their work use their own experience and ex- lery was quite valuable to Riley, ly important, stating he “would peers have been, and described an into a gallery in the real world, as pertise to guide these students, so and she felt it was “really great to not have been prepared for the instance in which he was painting opposed to the current BFA gal- that they can work through the get involved in interdisciplinary real world without having done a stream of water and one of his lery where they are entitled to ex- various challenges that setting up events.” this.” Kevin likes to make use of classmates took the time to pour hibit their art. The juried show is in a gallery presents. Not only did Another student involved, Vir- color theory in his work, focus- water for him while he was paint- open to all students of USM, and, this exhibition provided students ginia Monsell, primarily works ing on the connotations of colors ing so that he could get a better while Carolyn would love to see with valuable experience, but it with oil paint, and described her and also how he personally feels feel for his piece. more involvement with the show, also bolsters an artist’s résumé. style generally as surrealism and about them. He found the guid- Carolyn Eyler later described it has been diffi cult to spread the Further, burgeoning artists have art nouveau. Her art is inspired ance provided by faculty to be the signifi cance of this gallery in word.That is not to say that opin- the opportunity to work with their by personal experiences, and she instrumental to his doing his best itself, as well as in relation to the ions are not given on the BFA gal- peers on a group project. The stu- draws on themes such as femi- work. Kevin originally was ac- juried art show that USM organiz- lery, however. On April 21, from dents are responsible for almost nism, man vs. nature, seduction cepted to the Savannah College es. Both events are paramount to 4-7 p.m., professors, profession- every aspect of the gallery, from and mystery. Virginia appreci- of Art and Design (SCAD), and USM’s art students and communi- als and students will provide cri- the design of the event card to ates the opportunity she has had had studied there for a time be- ty, but for different reasons. While tiques of the work on display. hanging paintings and showing to show her work, but setting up fore transferring. After studying this gallery is a great opportunity other works. a professional exhibit is no small at USM for a while, he found that for students to show their fi nished [email protected] Riley Schwarcz, one of the stu- task. Not only was the organiza- the quality of his education was works in a professional environ- @USMFreePress Save the tears for the dance fl oor Jimmy Dority that graduating entails. Through outlet for their expressive work Free Press Staff the medium of dance, students ex- other than the dance classes of- press the experience of a new hori- fered by USM. As both a remedy “Dance is for everybody; it zon and growth that is experienced to this problem, and as an homage shouldn’t be exclusive,” direc- with and without others. [Stu- to these seniors, Tzianabos invited tor Maria Tzianabos, after intense dent] emphasized the theme of the them to collaborate with dance rehearsal on Friday, said. The te- “strength of the individual within students outside of USM. nacious Tzianabos was vocal as the community,” noting how fl uid- No stranger to new horizons, she presided over the rehearsal for May’s performance, shouting words of praise and appraisal as her Dance is for everybody, dedicated troupe of dancers fl ew and glided across the small space. it shouldn’t be exclusive. With bold movements and graceful gestures the dancers fl oated across Maria Tzianabos, Director the fl oor, each one asserting an es- say in movement. ly this dynamic can be represented Tzianabos described having taught The performance was charged through the language of dance. The dance at USM for seventeen fruit- Photo courtesy of Callie Cox with control and intention. Com- show, produced by Maria’s Dance- ful years, collaborating with artists 2016 Dance USM poster, continuing with the theme of “purple people.” prised of mostly theater majors, works and sponsored by USM, will and and meeting “purple people,” the group buzzed with a dramatic explore themes of identity, con- another term for the oddballs who nectedness and transition. inspire us, or people who hold a Other pieces utilize ballroom and on the Gorham Campus: “Transi- activity that was at once indi- jazz idioms to produce a lively ef- tions” on Friday, May 6 at 7:30 vidualized and unifi ed. The pieces The genesis of the show is a strong belief in “reciprocal learn- unique example of art imitating ing.” fect, such as one exciting piece pm, and the “Annual Spring Con- breathed with a unique vitality, at choreographed by Maria Tzianabos cert” on Saturday, May 7 at 2 p.m.. one moment communal, at another life: “Dance USM,” a celebrated She has pushed her students to bi annannualuau l concconcert,errt,t ran last yearyear,, integrate themselves within in the and John Nolan. The shows will feature Tziana- disjunct. The mixture was no ac- As the students shared their bos’ Terpsicore Repertory Com- cident, but a thematic thread that lleleavingaving this yyear’sear’s larger dance community of south- sseniorseniors studstudy-y- ern Maine. May’s performance thoughts after an arduous rehearsal, pany and community guests from characterized this chargedrged perfor- the bright and dynamic Tziana- Ballroom Dance Portland, Fusion mance. ing dance will feature some of Tzianabos’ wwithith younger students performing bos insisted that she and the crew Dance Company, and more. Tickets Many of the dancersrs will save their tears for after the per- are $15 for adults, w$12 for USM be graduating this year,, and no alongside the seniors. Drawing on the works of Martha formance. Nonetheless moved, she students. the show provides a plat-at- humbly noted, “I just want them to form to express bothh Graham and Bill T. Jones, some of the choreography incorporates pe- meet their purple people.” the ecstatic excitementt The show will take the form of [email protected] and the awful dreadd destrian movement into the fold, @USMFreePress creating a humanistic experience. two performances in Russell Hall 8 Arts & Culture April 18, 2016 Apocalyptic connections First time Portland filmmaker makes the end of the world look beautiful

Dora Thompson Bartlett said when she wrote so viewers could get an idea of Arts & Culture Editor “Alone Together” she had a lot go- their vision. The campaign asked ing on in her life. for $1,2000, to rent and buy equip- “You sleep for more than one third “I used it as a weird therapy or ment, as well as feed the actors and of your life and the last day is no self expression. I hope when people helpers when they were on set, since exception I guess.” the line from lo- watch it it resonates. At the end the they couldn’t pay them. To create cal SMCC Communications major characters really lay it all out on the incentive to donate, Bartlett offered Mackenzie Bartlett’s short, “Alone table.” free posters, copies of the fi lm and Together” is as eerie and engrossing On Earth’s last day, Beth throws sign postcards for different levels of as her fi lm. The idea came to Bartlett her keys into her apartment and donations. One donor whom no one at 2:00 a.m. three years ago when slams the door, pretending she in the production knew personally she couldn’t sleep. After spending locked herself out. She spends the started at a fi ve dollar donation, only six months developing the story into day with her neighbor David so to raise it to a 500 dollar contribution a script, auditioning actors and a she doesn’t have to be alone. The as they saw the fi lm progress. kickstarter campaign, the late night two slowly open up to each other This is Bartlett’s fi rst fi lm, and fever dream was made into a reality. until each “sort of explodes,” said “shooting did not go smoothly,” she The apocalyptic fi lm details the fi nal Bartlett. laughed. Bartlett said she planned hours of the lives of main charac- “My favorite part of being in this for a fi ve day fi lming schedule, but ters Beth, played by USM Theater fi lm was being challenged as actress it quickly became ten. The cast and Alumni Hannah Perry, and David, and being a character with some crew fi lmed into the night, making played by Sam Carlson. While end- emotional ups and downs,” said sure everything was perfect. Bartlett of-the-world fi lms are common, Perry. “It was extremely rewarding said that Perry persevered and re- Bartlett’s take on it was not. from an actor’s perspective.” mained positive through the late “Most post apocalyptic mov- With a purposeful lack of world night, even when falling asleep with ies have the people being love lost building and backstory, so to not coffee in her hands. lovers that could have been. But take away from the narrative at “I could see [Bartlett’s] and [Hy- we didn’t want to do that,” she ex- hand, the fi lm unfolds in what land’s] strong dedication to telling plained. Bartlett’s hopes will captures a mix the story right and well,” said Perry. Instead, the fi lm tackles the rather of “Lost in Translation”, “Eternal “[Bartlett] wasn’t afraid to fi lm a awkward and bumpy relationship Sunshine of the Spotless Mind” and scene over and over again until it that occurs when two strangers are anything by Wes Anderson. The was exactly what she wanted.” thrown together, and the important result of the medley of inspirations Perry said that the most diffi cult connection that can form if people is dreamy and softly lit. Beth has a of moment of fi lming was when she open themselves up. hallucination of reaching her hand had to fi lm a scene for hours in a “It’s important to make those con- out a window and touching fl ow- bathtub, fully clothed. nections. Even if it feels too late, ers, which don’t exist anymore in “It was totally worth it in the end they can be valuable,” said Bartlett. this post apocalyptic world, or lays though,” she added. The fi lm centers around Beth, shy on a fl oral sheet tracing the pattern “Alone Together” will premiere and self conscious, who never did all wistfully. The lighting seems other- with two showings at the Maine that she wanted to in her short life. worldly, and nothing you’d expect Mayhem Film Festival at Nickel- Bartlett said that the fi lm challenges four twenty somethings to achieve odeon Cinemas on May 12th. Sup- our generation of privilege. Beth in a Portland apartment with bor- port local fi rst time fi lmmakers, and has the feeling many millennials rowed and rented equipment. wallow in the sweet, sweet melan- Photo courtesy of Mackenzie Bartlett and Joey Hyland have that they have the potential to The story caught the eye of the choly as you (aesthetically) question amount to something but never quite public when Bartlett and her direc- your mortality. TOP: Media is previlent in the film Alone Together, using newspapers get there. Alone Together makes tor of photography, Joey Hyland, and radio broadcasts to set the scene. MIDDLE: Cast members Hannah [email protected] Perry and Sam Carlson. BOTTOM: The character Beth dreams of flow- “I’ll do it tomorrow,” seem like an launched a Kickstarter campaign. @USMFreePress entirely different concept. They fi lmed a promotional video ers, which don’t exist in the post apocalyptic world. What do I do if my wife is more successful than me? Amanda Melanson marriage in this way; and Tom’s daycare and we have not made or not he is truly as open minded Free Press Staff unmarried sister, who is self-sup- progress on that.” as he thinks he is when it comes porting but has achieved her own “The take away from the play is to his wife’s rights and her career status by not having a husband that the issues Ann, Tom, and the choices. Briggs appeared last se- On April 13, Professor Assunta and children, a loss she regrets. rest of the cast face are still actual- mester in Our Town at USM and Kent hosted a live reading of the The play ends with Ann arguing ly relevant in today’s society. We has appeared in plays more than play He and She by Rachel Croth- that the decision to have children, still have issues of equality hap- 30 times in the last 11 years with ers at USM’s Talbot Lecture Hall for a woman, changes everything. pening today.” USM student Hol- different community theatres. He in Luther Bonney. Crothers was The live reading ran two hours in lie Pryor said. Pryor is a sopho- explained, expanding on Pryor’s an American playwright and the- length, fi nishing with open-fl oor more theatre major last seen in the response, that issues of equality ater director known for her well- feedback from the audience that ASL As You Like It performance are “a timeless issue” that we are crafted feminist thematic plays opened up the discussion of the at USM. unfortunately struggling with still with strong educational and ethi- different themes of the play and The actual statistical data that to this day. He also noted early on cal messages for anyone looking the comparison to how these situ- was discussed during the sit down in the talk that while his character to understand the evolution of ations might be approached now. with the cast was this: “Female is very old fashioned in his values, feminism and the problems that The open-fl oor discussion full-time workers make only 79 Briggs himself is not, resulting in still come up today. By historians, brought up the very heart of the cents for every dollar earned by some laughs and a shoulder pat both past and present, recognize issues brought up by the play, men,” according to the Institute from one of his castmates Crothers as the most success- Photo courtesy of USM with one audience member asking for Women’s Policy Research. “We rehearsed over fi f- ful and prolifi c woman drama- Public Aff airs Offi ce questions of the cast, “What are With that in mind, it can be hard teen hours, from the time every- tist writing in the fi rst part of the you willing to give or take on [as a to argue women being asked to one got their scripts and began twentieth century. Many of her are put to the test: Can Tom live memorizing their lines. Tonight plays, and specifi cally He and She, with his wife’s public success and The issues [the cast face] was our fi rst live run of the play!” touch upon the double standard his own very visible failure? Can Pryor said. Each actor expressed between genders. He and She is Ann live with Tom’s embarrass- are still actually relevant. mutual excitement at the turnout set in 1910, and its central theme ment and the effect it may have on for the live reading of the play. As lies with the question: What is a their relationship? Will Ann’s pro- We still have issues of equality part of the authenticity, each actor woman’s job? Is it to her family as fessional commitments now take was dressed in costumes matching the caretaker, or is it to contribute her even further from her mater- happening today. the period in time from which the fi nances alongside her husband? nal duties to a teenaged daughter play originated. Hollie Pryor, Sophomore theater major He and She tells the story of a who is already feeling neglected The casts’ hard work paid off, young married couple, Tom and because of her parents’ busy work as their live reading was met with Ann Herford. They are a happy lives? Other characters include parent]? You’re lucky if you get to stay home by their spouses, as is applause and deep discussion to couple with successful careers and Tom’s assistant, who is honest stay home and most think it’s sup- the case with Ann and Tom during fi nish off the evening. A trip to a child. Tom supports women’s about expecting his fi ancee to posed to be easy. There’s nothing the play. Denny’s followed as a way for the rights and is pleased that his wife give up her career as a journalist easy about being a mom.” It is through the infl uence of cast to celebrate. has demonstrated talent in his own and become a homemaker when Kent, the director and narrator Dr. Remington, Ann’s father who fi eld, sculpture. But when he loses they marry; Ann’s father, who is of the play, further responded to is portrayed by Ezra Briggs, a po- an important sculptural commis- dismayed that his daughter would other comments to the play: “A lot litical science major at USM, that [email protected] sion to Ann, the family’s beliefs even consider jeopardizing her of countries have family leave and Tom begins to question whether @USMFreePress April 18, 2016 Arts & Culture 9 Rocker Reviews: A must see or wait until DVD? Hardcore Henry movie is just one action sequence to sense. That doesn’t excuse the fact drinking spot known as “Peace ure out where he belongs well. The another. That’s not to say it’s a bad that Henry doesn’t have too charac- Rock” where all the animals can voice cast is also great with talent thing though. The action sequences ter to him besides trying to rescue come to this drinking spot and be such as Christopher Walken, Lupita are a lot of fun to watch. Really, this Estelle, but that’s pretty much it. safe. At this spot, a tiger named Nyong’o, Scarlett Johansson and whole fi lm is interesting to watch Overall, Hardcore Henry is an Shere Khan (Idris Elba) is intro- more! The standout to me was Bill because of how it is shot. As men- entertaining action fi lm that gives duced and tells the wolves that Murray as the lovable and carefree tioned earlier, it’s shot mostly in a unique concept and works for the Mowgli will only become a threat bear Baloo. This may be because fi rst person. It kind has that GoPro most part. It’s not deep or thought to the jungle when he grows up and the majority of the cast was going feel with the way the frame bends, provoking, it’s simply entertain- therefore must leave. Mowgli de- for serious tones with their charac- but it makes more believable that ment. If you like violent action cides that for the wolf pack, which ters, and when looking at the fi lm, we are viewing this from a fi rst fi lms, you’ll like this one. Other- he considers his family, to stay safe it makes sense, but Murray was person perspective. There are even wise, I’d suggest waiting. Recom- from Shere Khan that he must go. able to bring out a lot of humor and moments where the same shot gets mendation: Wait for DVD/Netfl ix Bageheera accompanies Mowgli charm with Baloo. To those that are multiple angles because each eye on his journey and an adventure wondering, yes “Bare Necessities” ball is treated like its own camera, The Jungle Book unfolds from there. The story it- is in this fi lm and Murray sang it which I thought was really neat. If self is relatively simple, but it’s the quite well. there’s one issue with the fi rst per- animals that Mowgli runs into along There were a few things in this son perspective is how much the the way that keeps it interesting. fi lm that didn’t work for me. The camera shakes,. The most remarkable thing about fi rst would be the scene involving Shakiness aside, the fi lm is still a this fi lm is that even though it’s Kaa the snake voiced by Scarlett lot of fun to watch. The action se- called a “Live action” fi lm, a lot Johansson. The character wasn’t in quences are fi lled with fast paced of the fi lm, including the animals the fi lm long and really didn’t leave Timur Bekmambetov action and violence, and it esca- and the locations are all computer that much of an impact, mostly be- John Rocker lates as the story progresses. The generated. The only things that are cause of Johansson’s performance. Free Press Staff fi lm has a video game feel to it real are Mowgli, some set pieces There didn’t seem to be as much and reminds me of games such as and props and this entire fi lm was effort behind in comparison to the Hardcore Henry is an action the Call of Duty series or Mirror’s shot in a studio. I knew this infor- other members of the cast. Another movie directed by Ilya Naishuller. Edge. There’s a lot of gunfi re and mation before hand, but even then I issue I had was the size of the jun- The majority of the fi lm takes place parkour. The fi lm also does a great was mesmerized how realistic these gle is never really defi ned. At fi rst, from perspective of a man named job in having a variety of locations. computer-generated graphics were. you think it’s big, but somehow a Henry, a man who is resurrected There’s also a great use of prosthet- There were a lot of times when I character is able to travel what is with cybernetic technology in a lab ics, which make the world feel real. was examining the screen, trying believed to be a long distance in a by his wife Estelle (Haley Bennett). The performances for the most to decide what was real and what relatively short amount of time. The Henry cannot remember how he part work, but it’s Sharlto Copley’s wasn’t. One would think that the fi nal issue I had was Mowgli’s abil- ended up in the lab in the fi rst place. Jimmy that shines in this fi lm. There animals would be diffi cult to do, but ity to survive certain falls. This is Within minutes of waking up, a man are a lot of aspects to this character, it worked. They felt like they were more of a nitpick than actual criti- named Akan (Danila Kozlovsky), and it looks like Copley was hav- Jon Favreau a part of the world, and it’s crazy to cism. who is also a telepath, breaks into ing a lot of fun doing it. Jimmy is think that people were able to create Overall, The Jungle Book was a the facility Henry’s in and kidnaps a funny character, but also a badass The story of The Jungle Book a world such as the one presented in successful reboot with a fantastic Estelle. Now Henry must search at the same time. Jimmy provides follows a young boy named Mow- the fi lm. looking world with solid perfor- throughout Moscow and fi nd Es- a lot of the humor for the fi lm, but gli (Neel Sethi) who is raised in the The performances were also mances. It’s a great fi lm for a wide telle while avoiding Akan’s men. there’s also some great humor in the jungle by a pack of wolves and his great. Neel Sethi deserves a lot range of ages. My recommendation: The story itself isn’t that deep, editing. Henry doesn’t have that guardian, a panther named Bage- of props for being able to work Go see it this weekend. but it works. There is a twist here much of a character. He’s a silent heera (Ben Kingsley). It’s a particu- with such few objects and puppets and there, but it’s nothing that is protagonist, and it’s explained in the larly dry summer and the water in as animals. He was able to show [email protected] mind blowing. The structure of the story why he can’t talk and it makes the jungle is limited. There is one Mowgli’s struggle of trying to fi g- @USMFreePress

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The music of Next Thing Space Gallery bum by Frankie Cosmos, Kline’s is fun, simple, catchy, and easy 538 Congress St. music moniker, is bursting with listening. On the Lips is arguably Starts: 7:30 p.m. bluntly honest lyrics. As has al- the catchiest song on the album ways been the case with Frankie consisting of three chords and a Bayonet Records Cosmos songs, the lyrics are very catchy chorus of “Where would I Music: The New Mastersound tive of young and scraping-by personal, containing multiple pro- kiss ya’ / If I could kiss ya.” Be- Brooklyn and the tightly knit Port City Music Hall nouns per song and even stating ing an indie-pop group, much of group of friends that make up 504 Congress St. her own friends’ names. Themes Frankie Cosmos’s songs are short. Frankie Cosmos and the indie Starts: 7:30 p.m. of songs range from cheerful The average song on this album is music of Brooklyn, New York. odes to her friends who “embody under two minutes long while the Kline’s backing bands often con- all the grace and lightness” in longest song on the album is Too Wednesday, April 20 tains musicians from other indie Embody, to the sad, lonely truth Dark, a 2 minute 44 second long Brooklyn bands, like Gabrielle of being a touring band in Tour song that comes in two different Music: John Mellancamp Smith of Eskimeaux and Aaron Good. The height of the album sections. The album runs a mea- Maine of Porches, who produced Merrill Auditorium lyrically is in the 11th track, Is it ger 28 minutes for its 15 songs, Frankie Cosmos’s Fit Me In EP of 20 Mytle St. Possible / Sleep Song, in which 11 minutes longer than their fi rst last year. Being part of a tightly Starts: 8:00 p.m. Kline ponders over a past un- studio album, Zentropy. Tour knit musical community allows healthy relationship and sings the Good is arguably the most ad- for frequent collaboration and glaringly honest lines “I guess I vanced song musically and is one Portland Comedy Showcase musical infl uence on one another. just make myself the victim like of the shortest songs. It has quiet Bull Feeney’s Overall, Next Thing is a good you said / That’s why when you and loud sections, speeds up and 375 Fore St. refl ection of the music of indie treat me sh*tty you get mad” in slows down, and features some Brooklyn and is a great, catchy Starts: 8:00 / Ends: 9:30 p.m. her unique style over open sound- of the most beautiful harmonies, indie-pop record with incredible ing music. Although the lyrics melodies, and chord progressions lyrics. Thursday, April 21 are very personal to Kline, it’s I have personally heard. seamlessly easy to relate to any Hailing from Brooklyn, New [email protected] Music: Jessica Fichot song. Through evidence, Next York, Frankie Cosmos is refl ec- @USMFreePress One Longfellow Sq. 181 State St. Dynamic duo in Indie Pop have distinct and emotional sounds Starts: 8: 00 p.m. Krysteana Scribner the heavens set fi re.” They sing in Editor-in-chief perfect tranquility, with their lyrics echoing through my memories like Friday, April 22 Over the course of 2014, indie pop poetry. artists Anthony West and Josephine Another song, “Without You,” Vander Gucht recorded and released starts with a smooth, repetitive piano Comedy Class Graduation Show one song per month. The end result, intro, while other instruments slowly One Longfellow Sq. the album Oh Wonder, properly emerge in the background: maracas, 181 State St. named after the dynamic duo them- the slight snap of a snare drum, all Starts: 7:00 p.m. selves, has 15 original songs that en- of which progress into a expanding compass a soft electro-pop vibe that synthesized hum, which expands and compresses like a deep breath. Music: Spose is great to listen to during downtime, study sessions or while you’re trying This song explores the theme of be- Portland House of Music ing single and wanting to be back to fall asleep. Caroline International 25 Temple St. One of their more popular songs, with your former signifi cant other. Starts: 8:00 p.m. “Technicolor Beat,” has a breathy When their voices come into play, paradise on the ground.” The song synth-pop feel to it, as the two har- their inevitable harmonizing skills is introduced by the duo’s custom- Saturday, April 23 monize in octaves that allows their sway my eardrums like a sailboat ary soothing, repetitive piano pro- voices to be distinct, yet beautifully out at sea. They sing, “Come back gression, and it isn’t until halfway intertwined. This song talks about into the good life / Lose these hazy through the song that a strong and Bar Harbor Film Festival love lies / I’ve been chasing my powerful beat is found, only to dis- Space Gallery being in love with someone, feeling that their movements and personal- mind / Lonely in the cold nights / appear when the vocals return. 538 Congress St. ity is so similar to yours that you Cause I’m kicking up stones without Overall, I highly suggest listen- Starts: 7:30 p.m. move in a “Technicolor Beat.” Lis- you.” ing to any song on Oh Wonder, tening to this particular song feels Although most of their songs particularly if you’re feeling melan- The Bob Charest Band like being lost in a haze, where emo- have a steady, upbeat feel to them, cholic, overwhelmed, or are simply Portland House of Music tions and realistic thinking are lost in the song “All We Do” encompasses relaxing and soaking in your own translation. a more melancholic tone, where the thoughts. West’s and Gucht’s music 25 Temple St. two singers harmonize, “All we do has the ability to sway me into feel- Starts: 8:00 p.m. / Ends: 11:55 p.m. The synthesizing melody allows the listener to feel entranced, sing- is hide away / All we do is chase the ing positive, even when their vocals ing, “And I feel life for the very day.” They follow up with a chorus tell a different tale. Sunday, April 24 fi rst time / Love in my arms and the just as sorrowful, writing, ...I’ve sun in my eyes / I feel safe in the 5 been upside down / I don’t wanna [email protected] Film: City Of Gold a.m. light / You carry my fears as be the right way round / Can’t fi nd @USMFreePress Space Gallery What caught your eyes and ears this week? Email [email protected] 538 Congress St. Starts: 7:30 p.m.

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Sustainability and ME Our Opinion Reconsider India Street proposal Happy birthday, Earth Day! have stated that the transition Editorial Team is necessary due to a decrease Celebrate by being thoughtful USM Free Press Team in grant funding for the clinics this single-day event is really about on India Street, we at The Free Emily Schner The city of Portland is look- THE FREE PRESS increasing environmental knowl- Press are less concerned with the 92 BEDFORD STREET, Sustainability and ME ing to pass a new budget which budget and more concerned with edge and advocacy. It’s about nor- could cause all clinics at the In- PORTLAND, MAINE 04101 Earth Day is offi cially middle- mal people across the world caring what will happen to those who (207) 780-4084 dia Street Public Health Center need treatment. www.usmfreepress.org aged. Beginning in the U.S. in 1970, enough about their everyday actions to close and be consolidated into it sought to bring people together to to be thoughtful and take the time to Not only will individuals lose the Community Health Center jobs due to this consolidation, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF work towards a positive future for do what honors and preserves the Krysteana Scribner on Park Avenue. The problem but it is still very unclear how the planet. Though initially envi- natural world. [email protected] with this transition of services the new center will accommo- sioned as a national teach-in on the So, if you just happened to be is that many individuals have environment, focused primarily on looking for what YOU can do to date for additional patients—the NEWS EDITOR expressed great concern that cli- hundreds who are HIV-positive, university and college campuses, be that environmentally thoughtful ents will lose critical care during Zachary Searles it played out in rallies, protests and person, look no further than your struggling with addiction and/ [email protected] this transition. Additionally, over or looking to acquire needles or programing in parks, schools and refrigerator. One thing that all hu- 20 public health workers would exchange them, and the scores ARTS & CULTURE EDITOR community centers nationwide. mans have in common is food. And lose their jobs, and 1,114 patients Since that very fi rst Earth Day on diet is an area where you can have of homeless desperate for some Dora Thompson receiving care at these clinics welcome salvation from the brisk [email protected] April 22, 1970, which had roughly make a big difference from an envi- would be forced to shift their ser- 20 million participants, the event ronmental standpoint. Maine nights. We believe there is vices to the Portland Community too much focus on the consoli- COMMUNITY EDITOR has grown into an international phe- Eat local. Maine is lucky to have Health Center. hundreds of small farms. The Port- Tom Fitzgerald nomenon, and is celebrated by more Although Portland offi cials See Opinion on page 12 tfi [email protected] than a billion people every year, land Food Co-op, Rosemont, Louis’ making it the largest secular holi- Natural and even Hannaford and SPORTS EDITOR day in the world. The organization Shaw’s stock local products. The Life Stories Nicholas Beauchesne Earth Day Network continues the Portland Farmers Market, which [email protected] mission of the original Earth Day. starts outdoors again the last week A weekend of dancing in Portland Earth Day Network’s website in April on Wednesdays and Satur- STAFF WRITERS makes a statement describing the days from 7 a.m.-1 p.m., is the per- Johnna Ossie in mind if you’re a “raise the roof” Brian Gordon, Erica Jones, Dustin history of Earth Day that is espe- fect place to shop. Before you make Free Press Staff kind of dancer. Kelly, Candice Issac, MaryAnn cially relevant in today’s highly di- the case that you don’t have enough Friday, Pearl: The fi rst thing Silliboy, Amanda Melanson, visive political climate: money, head to the Market Info I’m a gal who loves to dance. that happened inside Pearl was that Meaghan Gonsior, Raquel Miller, “Earth Day 1970 achieved a rare Booth. They accept SNAP cards for More so, I’m a gal who needs to the bouncer told me I had to pay to Bryer Sousa, Bradford Spurr, Erin political alignment, enlisting sup- purchase of any food at the market, dance. I’ve found dancing to be check my coat and couldn’t leave it Brown, John Rocker, Julie Pike port from Republicans and Demo- and they offer a 50 percent bonus in one of the most therapeutic ways unattended. To be honest, I ignored WEB EDITOR crats, rich and poor, city slickers and addition! (For example, for every to get over a breakup, or a bad day him and shoved my coat in a cor- - - farmers, tycoons and labor leaders. $2 taken off the SNAP card, cus- at work, or after spending hours ner until he caught me and told me By the end of that year, the fi rst tomers receive an extra $1 good for studying and my eyes start to cross I could hang it on a hook if I really fresh fruit and veggies). from reading. Here I bring to you wanted, but the hooks are basically DESIGN DIRECTOR Earth Day had led to the creation Hannah Lyon Eat lower on the food chain. my long weekend of getting my in the middle of the dance fl oor. of the United States Environmental [email protected] Protection Agency and the passage Plant-based foods use less energy groove on, busting a move, pop The next thing that happened was that I hadn’t been there for more of the Clean Air, Clean Water, and and inputs, such as water, to grow drop and locking, or whatever you DESIGN ASSISTANTS than 5 minutes before someone Endangered Species Acts.” than animal protein, such as meat, like to call the beauteous thing we Abigail Bailey, Orkhan Nadirli So where are we now? Earth eggs and dairy. I’m not saying you call dance. touched my butt, and it continued Day 2016 is especially signifi cant, have to become a vegan, but chal- Thursday, Asylum: I went to on in that manner until I eventually MULTIMEDIA EDITOR as President Obama and China’s lenge yourself to make meals based Asylum on a Thursday for 80’s gave up and left. I couldn’t even Bradford Spurr President Xi Jinping have both around plants instead of meat. night. There wasn’t too many peo- stay at Pearl long enough to order a [email protected] pledged to sign the Paris Climate Drink tap water. Bottled water is ple inside but the ones that were drink. If the place hadn’t been full Agreement at an offi cial ceremony not any safer than tap water, as it’s there were enthusiastically danc- of drunk, predatory bros and I was STAFF PHOTOGRAPHERS at UN headquarters in New York. not held to the same regulatory stan- ing to “Come On, Eileen.” This able to stash my coat in a corner Patrick Higgins, Sokkha Va, Dylan Having these two powerful leaders dards as municipal water. It does is a good place to go if you’re not without paying three dollars, I may Chauvin and countries formally agree to cut also require tremendous amounts really into the “house music” scene have stayed because the music of fossil fuels to make and transport and want to have a lot of room to was solid and the dance fl oor was COPY EDITORS carbon emissions is huge, at least Cara Derose on paper. Time will tell the impact the plastic bottles, and costs way dance to your favorite 80’s song. packed. it has in the real world. Earth Day more than tap water (which, by the I’m more a fan of the crowded, Friday 2.0, Styxx: This is a great place to go if you don’t want EDITORIAL BOARD: 2020, which will mark the 50 year way, is free of charge). Investing in loud, pulsing lights scene, but it Krysteana Scribner, Zachary any creeps lurking on you. Ev- anniversary, will also be signifi cant: a quality reusable coffee mug and/ was refreshing to have enough Searles, Dora Thompson Earth Day Network has promised or water bottle is well worth it. room to move around while I eryone at Styxx in my experience to plant 7.8 billion trees–one rep- As cheesy as it sounds, make ev- danced. One thing about Asylum has just been there to dance and ADVERTISING MANAGER resenting each human being on the ery day Earth Day. is that if you’re tall, you can’t re- have a good time, and not prey on To advertise, contact our Advertising planet–by April 22, 2020. ally put your hands above your other people on the dance fl oor. 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From Dance on page 11 Sunday, Flask: Now’s when I admit that I am pretty biased in Curmudgeon Chronicle they turn on a fog machine which my love for Flask, and I’m going makes your dance moves seem to tell you that it’s the best place way more epic than they may actu- in Portland to dance. Flask is tiny You are not alone in your senioritis struggles ally be, which for me is an impor- but the music is always good, tis. Look around your classes, and sun goes down and we go home tant factor. Brian Gordon and the crowd is (almost) always Free Press Staff chances are people are skipping from school or our jobs we’re still Saturday, Bubba’s: A lot of not creepy. Not to mention, there more. Eyes are glazed over, with the same schmo -- we need to fi g- people prefer to go to Bubba’s on aren’t many other places in town vacant brains lying behind them. ure out how to live fulfi lling lives Friday, when they have an 80’s I’m suffering from an acute case where you can fi nd a full blown of ‘senioritis,’ or ‘I don’t give a Boredom lurks in every classroom. without merely being yes men. As dance party every week, but I’m dance party on a Sunday night. What was once interesting, the se- my man Dylan said, “Twenty years partial to Saturday. Maybe it’s crap about anything school relat- Every time I go dancing at Flask ed.’ My new interests include nap- nior now fi nds dull. I’ve started to of schoolin’ and they put you on the the 90’s boy band music that gets I have a good time, the DJ’s are fi gure how many assignments I can day shift, look out kids they keep it played by DJ Jon, or the fact that ping, wanking, pouring excessive awesome, the bartenders are great, amounts of beer and whiskey into skip and still manage to graduate. A all hid.” everyone isn’t wearing neon leg- the dance fl oor is packed, and the grade of D- still counts as passing I feel like I’ve proved myself as gings and high ponies. Bubba’s my body and watching six hours of people are lovely. 30 Rock straight. I could give a hoot for your core classes. Sure it’ll de- a student by now. I don’t really care is a solid place to get your groove There are a lot of other places in molish your GPA., but who cares? to do any more tedious assignments. on if you want to venture (kind about any of my classes. I just want Portland to dance, but I couldn’t to get the hell out of Dodge as quick Once you pass through the hallowed How much longer can I drag out a of far) away from the old port. I fi t them all in one weekend or one halls of USM no one gives a crap mere thought for three pages? Who can’t promise you won’t get hit on as possible. article. If you feel like exploring The tediousness of doing home- about your GPA. No one will ask am I fooling at this point by looking by creepy dudes here, but the bar- your options, Mark’s Place, Oa- you at your job interviews what you up synonyms and simply reiterating tenders are cool and there’s usu- work, writing papers, and showing sis, Old Port Tavern, Ri Ra, Bull up for class has left me drained. scored in your science exploration the same junk? My chips are cashed ally enough of a crowd that you Feeney’s, and many others are all class. So maybe it is a good time to in and I’m heading for the park- can dance away from any creeps. I haven’t read a decent novel in available for your dancing needs. months; I haven’t seen a movie in ease up on the gas and stop killing ing lot. I’m a big man on campus, Or you can venture back to one I’ll meet you on the dance fl oor. ourselves with homework. slayed my share of freshmen and of the other multiple dance fl oors a theater since I can’t remember when; and my sole aim when I go How you 22 year olds have made now I’m ready to take this sideshow and check out the baby toys hang- it through this much school without on the road. ing from the ceiling. Also, Bubba’s out is to destroy with booze what [email protected] I learned in class during the week. losing your gourd is beyond me. The only cure for senioritis is the light up dance fl oor is probably the @USMFreePress Aren’t you ready for a break? And cap and gown and for me, blowing most magical fl oor in Portland. I yearn for the freedom from the school day drudgery. I long for sum- I don’t mean jumping straight into this pop stand. The end is nigh – one mer, for swimming every day, hik- a job. That’s just more tasks, more month to go, we’re almost there. Advising Advice ing mountains, having bbq’s, drink- slaving away for minimal results. See ya at graduation. ing beer outside and not answering I mean actual thinking for your- to anyone. Ah the good life. self, deciding what you want to do [email protected] Advising offi ces are here to help you I’m not alone in my seniori- when you want to do it. When the @USMFreePress Advising Department fi gure out what you need, so you can move forward. As mentioned University of Southern Maine From Opinion on page 10 tered clothes. It is frustrating that enterprising citizens shows our before, your questions may also be there is such a prevalent home- city to be not a proud bastion answered by one of our work-study dation of services, and too little When you walk into an Advising less problem in Portland (dozens of compassion but, rather, a city students. Students that come in ap- focus on how this new center Offi ce, whether it be LAC, Gor- of homeless individuals passed that neglects its most vulnerable preciate these student helpers’ en- will accommodate a sudden in- ham or Portland, you usually are away on the streets in just the citizens, as though to say that be- couragement and knowledge. fl ux of the downtrodden, the men fi rst warmly greeted by one of our winter of 2015 alone). And news- cause these men and women are Services offered may vary and women who want to achieve front offi ce colleagues or a work- papers in the Portland area also without money, they are without slightly based on location. For ex- more for themselves but cannot study student. The front offi ce staff can’t stop talking about the city’s human value, human potential. . ample, even though the Offi ce of afford the basic medical care that and students work with advisors as other ill: heroin. Even the least One of the most important Registration and Scheduling is in one must regularly obtain to be a a team to ensure that your needs politically involved individuals things citizens can invest their Gorham, the Portland offi ce still successful jobholder in this coun- are met and that you are treated as know that there is a heroin prob- tax dollars in is providing reha- handles those functions for you as try. individuals. Every day is different lem in Portland, so it is ridiculous bilitative care and support for well. Also, if you have questions On Saturday, while taking – every student is different - there- that we are backtracking. addicts and the homeless. Let us concerning classes or what specif- photos near the health center on fore we can help you with different It’s like Portland suddenly be- have a few unfi lled potholes and ic holds on your account mean so India Street, one of our photog- types of questions or connect you came ultra conservative. Con- a few hideous building exteriors, you can rectify them, the Portland raphers was approached by at with someone on campus who can solidating, and in turn diminish- because for goodness’ sake, we staff can help. The LAC Student least two individuals in a short quickly help you. As we do this, ing, the social programs that can must care for those who have not Success Center is a one-stop loca- time frame, with both individu- we strive to create an atmosphere help these addicts recover, these the means to care for themselves. tion that works closely with many als concerned about the future of where each student feels safe and homeless individuals get assis- commuter students. Our LAC of- this clinic. “Hopefully that sign where everyone is treated with tance with mental and physical [email protected] fi ce assists with everything from stays there,” one gaunt man said, honesty and respect. health issues, and become more @USMFreePress What kinds of questions are typi- preliminary questions in your early walking down the street in tat- cal? You may need to know where academic career up through your to get your Student ID card and graduation. We can help you regis- parking pass, how to start the ad- ter for classes, pay bills, individual missions process or even simply orientations and more. where a room is located. In addi- In summary, whatever your tion, we can help you fi nd out who question, all three locations will your advisor is, how to search for help you fi nd the answer. We are specifi c types of classes, how to here to help you! change your major, apply for grad- uation and much more. Sometimes you may not know exactly what to [email protected] @USMFreePress ask, but we are happy to help you

Poetry Corner Fence of Figment Dustin Kelly Free Press Staff

I’ve witnessed too many return, staggering, bruised and bloody Gallivanting on the other side in lustrous pastures, selfi shly Vastly envious of how rich and heavenly the green must taste Intoxicated by deceptive illusions of the continuously starving Demanding their hunger be fulfi lled by a silver spoon of greed Yet not fathoming why each blade tastes worse than the one before Beliefs have been conjured, of golden seeds fed by holy rains Though the land is nourished and fastened by the same irises Only perception creates this border diving the fi elds of perfection Oblivious to the seeds that have been sown in their own meadows Blind to what is rooted below their soles or lack acquired tenacity Triumph met with heartache and many moons shall fuel pure wisdom Inevitable hands prevail wondrous colors so divine nothing else exists Let the trees dance as long as they need before whispering to you Softly, nature speaks it’s philosophy so deep it cuts through bone Yearn weakens to reveal the constraint was but a fi gment within Surrounding you is everything once thought an immeasurable distance Wake up to taste and breathe all that satisfi es the hearts true desires Look down and see the beautiful green between your toes, where its always been April 18, 2016 Puzzles 13

The solution to last issue’s crossword

great Crossword Weekly good average Horoscope alright diffi cult

Aries Libra March 21-April 19 September 23-October 22 Your imagination can add spice Charitable impulses get your atten- to your love life tonight, if you are tion. You may make a contribution willing to give free rein to ideas and or get involved in helping the less images which excite you. fortunate.

Taurus Scorpio April 20-May 20 October 23-November 21 Daydreams help create the future. You need mental stimulation and Sharing your hopes and wishes variety today. Gravitate toward with those closest to you helps chatting with friends or other so- them to come true. ciable activities. Take breaks.

Gemini Sagittarius May 21-June 20 November 22-December 21 Household members fl uctuate from rowdy to silent or seeking fantasy Barriers you’ve been hitting against rather than action. An adaptable start to give way. Keep on pushing attitude allows you to cope. (tactfully) and you will succeed.

Cancer Capricorn June 21-July 22 December 22-January 19 New age concepts or gadgets add A little mystery adds to your appeal. spice to your love life. Seek avenues A small change in your appearance of enhanced satisfaction for you and or usual style can stimulate addi- your beloved. tional passion from a partner.

Leo Aquarius July 23-August 22 January 20-February 18 Today you may feel torn between Personal needs come easily; the “real world” and religious or relationships take more eff ort. spiritual perspectives. Keep a Keep open to compromise and the Sudoku balance between principles and viewpoints of others. The object of a practicalities. sudoku is to fi ll in the remaining squares so Virgo Pisces that every row, every August 23-September 22 February 19-March 20 column, and every 3 × 3 box contains each Be sure your laid-back attitude If you ask, you can get reassur- of the numbers from 1 does not spill over into languor. ance about a family matter. Blood to 9 exactly once. remains thicker than water. Comfort appeals. You’re adept at soothing ruffl ed feathers. 14 April 18, 2016 USM COMMUNITY PAGE Animals on campus could reduce stress levels Raquel Miller Campus Free Press Staff Events In the spirit of springtime, the Ani- mal Refuge League of Greater Portland brought bunnies to USM’s Gorham ■ Monday, April 18 campus this past Thursday. Arrow and Boulder, two California rabbits, were Dinosaurs at Dusk! available in Lower Brooks to students University of Southern Maine and families, in groups of four, for Southworth Planetarium, Portland Campus gentle petting and playing. The two are Starts: 1:00 p,m. / Ends: 2:00 p.m. only four-months-old, weighing around fi ve pounds, and will grow in size and to Red Cross Blood Drive a weight around eleven pounds. While University of Southern Maine Arrow lounged around, opting to let P2 Parking Lot, Portland Campus people approach her, Boulder hopped around the room energetically, prefer- Starts: 10:00 am / Ends: 3:00 p.m. ring to be chased. Volunteers awaited students and ■ Tuesday, April 19 families at a table with a simple release Patrick Higgins / The Free Press Staff form, and were then allowed into a room Sophomore Psychology major Sarah Blanchard (left) and friend Shayanne Green Zone Training where the bunnies played. Four people Frazier (right) spent time with bunnies provided by the Animal Refuge League. University of Southern Maine at a time were allowed in in order to not 303 Payson Smith Hall overwhelm the two furry guests. Volun- residence halls. Small non-walking Fund and Therapy Dogs International Starts: 1:00 p.m.. / Ends: 2:30 p.m. teers weren’t expecting as many people aquarium fi sh are allowed, as well as for some stress relieving animal inter- as they did, and around 5:00, they had to service and assistance animals with ap- action, without any added stress when it USM Flow Jam print out more release forms, adding to proval by the Disabilities Services Cen- comes to the responsibility of pet own- University of Southern Maine their already printed fi fty. ter. ership. Multipurpose Room, Sullivan While commuter students can re- It would be an ideal experience for Elliot informed, “the Gorham Cam- Recreation Complex turn home after a day of classes and be students to be allowed animals in resi- pus Activities board has partnered with Starts: 4:00 p.m.. / Ends: 5:00 p.m greeted by their pet, resident students dence halls at USM, but space, waste the Pixel Fund, a dog rescue, fostering don’t have that option. Coordinator management, veterinary care, and bud- and adoption non-profi t, for stress relief Athletic Training Fundraiser of Student Activities, Samantha Elliot, getary factors must be considered. Even events.” As well as their partnership University of Southern Maine commented, “We regularly hear stu- events such as “Hopping into Spring with the Pixel fund, they are partnering Lower Brooks on the Gorham Campus dents share how much they miss hav- with Bunnies” must meet insurance, ac- with Therapy Dogs International for a Starts: 5:00 p.m. / Ends: 9:00 p.m. ing a family pet around and this makes commodation, and safety requirements spring stress relief event. any event with animals a real hit with according to Elliot. Whether it be visiting Arrow and ■ Wednesday, April 20 students.” From 4 p.m. until 6 p.m., There are a number of studies associ- Boulder, fi nding the time to visit their students had the ability to visit with the ated with a decrease in stress levels and family pet on the weekends, or opting to Flower Pot Decoration furry friends. interactions with animals. Interactions volunteer at shelters or the Animal Ref- University of Southern Maine One can fi nd members of the Portland with animals have proven to improve uge League, interacting with animals Osher Map Library and Gorham community walking their quality of life in the elderly and chroni- can have a positive effect on student Starts: 8:00 p.m. / Ends: 10:00 p.m. dogs along campus sidewalks or mak- cally ill, and students are not exempt stress levels. ing use of the greens to play outside of from those benefi ts. Wellness Breakfast Luther Bonney and Payson Smith, but USM’s community can anticipate [email protected] University of Southern Maine USM currently does not allow pets in upcoming partnerships with the Pixel @USMFreePress Woodbury Campus Center, Portland Campus Starts: 10:00 a.m. / Ends: 1:00 p.m.

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Muhammad Khan on cultural adaptation Meaghan Gonsior always seen as someone who came, not ■ Thursday, April 21 Free Press Staff someone who is from there.” Khan has become an active member Disney Trivia Night Some people let life drift by, but not of USM’s Student Senate and he is run- University of Southern Maine Muhammad Khan, president of USM’s ning for SGA President this week, along Lower Brooks Student Center Muslim Student Association. Khan, a with third year history major Matthew Starts: 9:00 p.m. / Ends: 11:00 p.m. 19-year-old freshman from Gorham, Raymond as his Vice President. has jumped into the USM community Outside of school, Khan enjoys meet- ■ Friday, April 22 with both feet. Since moving to Maine ing friends for trivia night at Buffalo from Pakistan at the age of 8, Khan has Wild Wings and playing pool with his Thinking Matters intentionally and actively embraced brother at a friend’s house. University of Southern Maine new situations. “I’m still learning how to play pool. Abromson Center “When you’re younger you can as- It’s embarrassing sometimes, but it’s Starts: 8:00 a.m.. / Ends:3:00 p.m. similate far quicker than when you are fun,” Khan chuckled. Regarding his older,” Khan commented on his fam- time at USM, Khan was appreciative of Southern Maine Passover Cedar ily’s immigration to the U.S. Khan’s the community he has joined. University of Southern Maine family of nine moved from the Punjab “I like how diverse it is, really. province city of Multan which has a There’s all sorts of people from all over Gorham Campus population of over a million people lo- the world here. A lot of outgoing peo- Starts:6:00 p.m. / Ends: 9:00 p.m. cated in under 1,500 square miles. ple, welcoming people. The MSA is my When he fi rst arrived, he knew only Meaghan Gonsior / Free Press Staff family now, I love these guys.” ■ Saturday, April 23 two words of English. Now, when he Despite the challenges that moving Pakistan does create an experience of Who’s Afraid of Virginia Wolf? returns to visit his extended family in reverse culture shock and everything to a foreign culture poses, Khan sug- Pakistan every few years, they say he gests that it is creates a more positive University of Southern Maine seems different. Russell Hall, Gorham Campus speaks with an accent. “It almost feels like I’m going to a experience than negative. He believes Starts: 7:30 p.m. “We moved to Standish, Maine with new country. The people are different, everyone would benefi t from spending a population of a million trees,” Khan the way food tastes changes and so does a year or two abroad, truly immersed in joked. While he misses Pakistan at a foreign culture. For more events: the way you interact with people,” Khan www.usm.maine.edu/events times, Khan admits that it’s because observed. “Whatever culture you’re in, [email protected] he only remembers the good that he you always feel like an outsider. You’re left behind. He notes that returning to @USMFreePress 15 April 18, 2016 Wednesday Wednesday Saturday Saturday

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Want to score a An look at athletic training and sports injuries at USM touch down with the fi eld diagnose and treat concus- Nick Beauchesne your resume? Sports Editor sions. “Back then if athletes were as- Anyone who has played competi- ymptomatic after ten minutes of tive sports during their life has prob- initially showing signs of concus- ably had the experience of having sion, they were able to return to the to visit the athletic trainer’s offi ce fi eld of play that same game. Now, at some point. Whether it is during there is a strict and thorough return practice, a game or while training to play protocol that can take several during the offseason, injuries hap- weeks” Neptune said. pen. When they do, it is crucial that As much as concussions are at We are looking for sports the athlete receives treatment from a the forefront of people’s thoughts writers and photographers specialist that knows the best course on modern day athletic injuries and email: [email protected] of action to get the player healthy treatment, there are a multitude of and back in the game. Luckily for other injuries that come up over the the athletes at USM, our university course of a season. The students that Scoreboard has an Athletic Training program matriculate through these majors get staffed with professionals in the comprehensive training across the Patrick Higgins / Free Press Staff wide spectrum of injuries and treat- ■ April 11 fi eld, as well as students acquiring Knee injuries are a common occurrence during athletic competition, the tools necessary to become certi- ment options. which can require physical therapy and/or surgery, depending on the Women’s Lacrosse fi ed athletic trainers themselves. Along with education received in the classroom, students take severity of the injury. Me-Farmington 2 “The USM College of Science, USM 21 Technology and Health and the de- clinicals where they receive on the ankle sprains to knee injuries. Head benefi cial as they are to those that partment of Exercise, Health and job experience. Lindsay Webber, a injuries can be common occurences choose them as their focus, are quite Sports Sciences offers undergradu- sophomore in the Athletic Training ■ April 13 demanding. “We experience a pretty ate degrees in Athletic Training, program, is currently in her clinical big drop in numbers after the fi rst Exercise Science and Health Sci- rotation this semester working with Softball Most often, clinical rotation” Webber said. “I ences” according to the department the USM baseball team. USM 4 think you really learn the most dur- overview on the university website. “Most often we deal with over- we deal with overuse Bowdoin 5 ing your clinical hours.” With these three concentrations, use injuries. UCL tears and Tommy injuries... those people The challenge that this course students here have an opportunity to John surgery are common,” said Baseball load exacts on the student, though, learn the skills required of individu- Webber. Those people are out for are usually out for the USM 10 is worth it. They make connections als that seek to become profession- the season after the receive the re- Colby 7 season. with professionals in the fi eld, get als in any of a wide range of fi elds quired surgery.” the chance to have on-the-job train- related to the degree programs it These types of injuries, focused Lindsay Webber, ■ April 14 ing while learning their craft and offers. on the shoulder, are especially com- athletic training major often times line themselves up for Noel Neptune, clinical education mon in baseball. Each sport tends to Baseball career placement upon graduation. coordinator and lecturer at USM, see specifi c injuries that are more St. Joseph’s 8 in all sports and are treated with the describes some of the changes that common to that sport. Basketball, USM 9 care and attention that they require. [email protected] have developed over just the past for instance, sees a large amount of These majors, as rewarding and @USMFreePress ten years in terms of how people in lower body injuries, ranging from Women’s Lacrosse USM 19 Maine Maritime 1 Huskies take down Eagles for seventh straight win this season Upcoming Nick Beauchesne Eastport South Manor) on third Sports Editor base to close out the inning and end any thoughts Husson had of ■ April 19 Tuesday afternoon the Univer- narrowing the margin. sity of Southern Maine Huskies Sophomore Bobby Delaney took down the Husson University (Merrick, NY/ Kellenberg Memo- Men’s Tennis Eagles 6-1 with help from senior rial) picked up his fi rst start of the @ Bridgewater State Sam Dexter (Oakland, ME/ Messa- season as pitcher and his fi rst tally 3:00 p.m. lonskee) who smashed a home run in the win column. Delaney threw and tallied three RBI’s. Junior Paul six full innings, only allowing Hus- Baseball McDonough (Wells, ME/ Wells) son fi ve hits and one run. @ Mass-Boston also contributed to the team’s suc- Freshman Tanner Laberge 3:00 p.m. cess with two runs, three hits, and (Windham, ME/ Windham) and se- one RBI. With Tuesday afternoon’s nior Ryan Browner (Georgetown, Softball win, the Huskies improved their MA/ Georgetown) both made their @Mass-Boston 2016 season record to 14-5. appearances on the mound dur- 3:30 p.m. The Huskies went up early in ing the game. Laberge came in to relieve Delaney at the top of the the bottom of the fi rst inning. With Erin Brown / Free Press Staff ■ April 23 Paul McDonough on fi rst base Sam seventh and Browner for Laberge Dexter doubled in McDonough to Freshman catcher Kip Richard takes a swing against Husson Tuesday at the top of the ninth. Both held pick up the game’s fi rst run. With during the Huskies 6-1 win. Husson hitless while on the mound Men’s Outdoor Track sophomore Sam Stauble (Harrison, Tommy Burns started on the and Field: ME/ Bridgton Academy) up to bat, (Kennebunk, ME/ Kennebunk) run of the evening. mound for the Eagles. After giving @ Colby College College. it was Dexter’s turn to cross home advanced home for the Huskies In the top of the fi fth inning, up six runs, Joe Skoczylas would 11:00 a.m. plate after a throwing error by Hus- when McDonough singled and the Eagles scored their lone run of relive Burns in the middle of the son’s shortstop. Southern Maine picked up an RBI for himself in the afternoon. Freshman outfi eld/ bottom of the fourth. In the bot- Women’ Outdoor Track headed back to the dugout after the the process. Due to a fi elding er- pitcher, Alex Chapman (Westford, tom of the eighth, the Eagles made and Field fi rst inning leading Husson 2-0. ror, McDonough advanced to sec- VT/ Bellows Free Academy) ran another switch on the mound as @Bowdoin In the bottom of the third, with ond and freshman Kyle O’Connor home from third base after a sin- sophomore Steven Hanscom (Bar 1:00 p.m. McDonough on second base, the (Lynn, MA/ Lynn English) headed gle from senior infi elder JT Whit- Harbor, ME/ Mount Desert Island) Huskies’ lead doubled as Dexter to third. The Huskies were up 5-0 ten (Waterville, ME/ Waterville came in to fi nish out the game for Men’s Lacrosse stepped up to bat and homered to when the Eagles intentionally Senior) drove him in. The Eagles Husson. @ Western Conn. left fi eld. As both rounded home walked Dexter to load the bases. could’ve doubled up on runs as The Huskies will be back in ac- Starts: 12:00 p.m plate, Dexter grabbed two more The Eagles brought freshman Joe freshman Mike Wong (Lewiston, tion on their home fi eld Wednes- RBIs and the Huskies were up 4-0 Skoczylas (Winthrop, MA/ Mal- ME/ Lewiston) was just behind day April 20th at 3:30 against the over the Eagles. den Catholic) to the mound to re- Chapman on second but was beat- Endicott College Gulls and again For more listings of up- Designated hitter McDonough lieve sophomore Tommy Burns en to third when senior leftfi elder Thursday April 21st at 3:30 against coming Husky sporting assisted the Huskies again dur- (Eddington, ME/ John Bapst. Me- Nick Dibiase (Portland, ME/ Deer- Babson College Beavers. events, please refer to ing the bottom of the fourth. Af- morial). After the change up, off ing) connected with short-stop the offi cial USM athletic’s of a wild pitch, O’Connor scored Dexter who found sophomore ter he was able to double to right [email protected] website. center, freshman Kip Richard Southern Maine’s sixth and fi nal Brandon Martins (Manorville, NY/ @USMFreePress April 18, 2016 16