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The death of university The Reel Big Fish concert staff member David last September failed to Norton shocked the pull in big crowds. community in October.

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A student from Tehran recount- The USM chapter of the faculty union ed how he escaped religious voted to work-to-rule in January. At a philosophy symposium persecution in Iran. in February, President Ka- Issue likow told students that the No.17 university had no obligation to uphold non-economic values. Issue No.19

The administration announced Issue $5 million in budget cuts for USM. No.18

The music education faculty was Student government elections had a cut in half in April. higher turnout than in recent years. Issue No.20

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The athletics budget barely took a hit after budget cuts were announced. Guy Hammond sparked controversy USM community members mourned among students when he came to for those affected by the Boston campus in April. Marathon bombing in April. 2 News April 29, 2013 Student Feature Roya Hejabian prepares for commencement a Persian, but before that, I am for a year before coming to the U.S. refugees. Baha’i,” said Hejabian. While there, Hejabian volunteered Hejabian found her calling in She was forced to complete for the U.N. to work with other in- USM’s master in social work pro- her fi rst degree in Iran in secret coming refugees. gram. She got a lot of support from because she identifi es as a mem- “When refugees arrived in Tur- her fellow students and the faculty. ber of the Baha’i faith, a religion key, they usually came illegally and “They wanted [me] to succeed. that the intolerant Islamic regime had to immediately register with The more I learned, the more I was works constantly to eliminate. The the U.N. Otherwise, they would be commited to learn because I knew Baha’i follower believes in what in trouble, and the police in Turkey this was the right fi eld for me.” Hejabian calls progressive revela- would deport them back.” Hejabian wants to continue in tion, which means prophecy from While in Turkey, Hejabian also the social work fi eld and is cur- God does not come from just one worked with an interpreter to help rently applying to doctoral pro- prophet, but many, with the most the other refugees, mostly women grams. Harvard University is her recent being the founder of Baha’i and children, gain access to health top choice, but she is applying to in the 19th century. In Iran, no one care and other services. USM’s Muskie School of Public of the Baha’i faith is allowed any The U.N. sent Hejabian to Maine Service as well. She said that she more education than a high school after her year in Turkey, where she will have a lot of people in the audi- diploma, so the Baha’i Institute of tried to reconcile her notions of ence at commencement due to the Alex Greenlee / Multimedia Editor Higher Education in Iran, where America with the realities of life in very supportive Iranian community Roya Hejabian sat down with The Free Press in front of Payson Smith Hejabian got her fi rst degree, con- quiet New England. in the area. Her parents, now U.S. Hall in Portland to discuss her experiences in Iran, Maine and at USM. ducts its classes in secret. “My fi rst impression was, ‘Is citizens, will be among her loudest Nate Mooney “We hold classes in our living this really America?’ because my supporters, she said. News Intern Hejabian was the fi rst of her fam- rooms, basically, and all of the pro- previous thought was America has “They are in Portland. They like ily to escape Iran as a religious ref- fessors are from the Baha’i com- big buildings — huge, you know — it. It’s a safer place to live, to prac- ugee. After gaining U.S. citizenship munity.” like, loud music, jazz everywhere, tice their religion. The older you Roya Hejabian will be celebrat- years later, Hejabian’s mother and Hejabian has had a long and in the middle of the night. Lights get, your priorities change.” ing the completion of her third father were allowed to leave Iran diffi cult road to graduating with a and everything.” degree, a master’s in social work, and join her in Maine. The Hejabi- master’s in social work. Hejabian Hejabian said her goal upon ar- when she speaks at USM’s after- ans will have a lot to be proud of fl ed Iran to Turkey after fi nishing riving in the U.S. was to fi nd a way [email protected] noon commencement session this at this year’s USM commencement. her education at the Baha’i Institute to give back after benefi tting from @USMFreePress year. “I am Iranian. I consider myself of Higher Education and lived there so many of the systems that help Thinking Matters Students display a year’s work at conference Theater student Matthew Dobson showed his work Friday, two silicone busts of frightening characters from Faust

Thomas Collier Dobson explained that he is in- News Editor terested in using modern technology to bring the supernatural to life On the outskirts of the gym fl oor on stage. at USM’s annual Thinking Matters “The way that it’s been done in conference, Matthew Dobson, a se- the past has been by using lighting nior theater major, showed how he changes or by holding up a wooden can make demons appear on stage. mask,” he said. Dobson explained The Thinking Matters confer- that in Marlowe’s time, actors ence encourages students and fac- would have worn white makeup ulty to display the work they’ve ac- and held up a mask when playing complished together over the year a demon. in research and scholarship. “With our technology now, I can Hundreds of students, professors bring that demon to life on stage,” and members of the Portland com- Dobson said, holding up the mask munity milled about the exhibition of Gluttony and tugging on its skin fl oor at the Thinking Matters poster folds thick with snaking, violet session in the Sullivan Gym last veins. Friday, perusing the projects of stu- “He’s going to move, and he’s dents who stood by to explain their going to talk, and you’re not go- work. ing to know the difference between Projects ranged in scope and that and an actor.” Dobson said, expertise: from two juggling the- moving the mask’s mouth open and ater majors showing off the talents closed with a fi nger. “And for that and equipment of traveling theater one little moment, where you can troupes to one student explaining See THINKING on page 7 the effects of stellar radiation on the brain and how those effects might be reduced. In the corner of the exhibition fl oor, Dobson showed off a pair of silicone masks he had designed, inspired by Christopher Marlowe’s play The Tragical History of the Life and Death of Doctor Faustus. One of the silicone masks, Dob- son’s interpretation of Mephistoph- eles, was covered in smooth, dark scales, with two devilish horns pro- truding from its forehead. Dobson fl exed its silicone polymer skin and explained how the pliant material allowed the mask to react to and display an actor’s facial expressions underneath. In contrast to Mephis- Casey Ledoux / Free Press Staff topheles, the other silicone mask, (Top) Matthew Dobson holds up a mask he designed, inspired by Christopher Marlowe’s play The Tragical History of the Life and Death of Doctor which Dobson said represented the sin of Gluttony, grimaced at pass- Faustus. (Bottom Left) Donald Szlosek, senior biology major, worked with Professor Douglas Currie to research the effects of radiation on neuron ersby with jagged teeth. survival. (Bottom Right) Acacia Wakefield, junior psychology major, researched the effects of poverty on child language development. April 29, 2013 3 Graduating seniors say goodbye to USM Jeremy Holden Aaron Pettengill is receiving his degree in music. Free Press Staff “I’ve improved a lot as a violin player and composer,” said Pettengill, “and I’ve been exposed to a great deal Maria Sedler is graduating with a degree in anthro- of new experiences. I’ve made a ton of musical connec- pology. She transferred from UMF two years ago. tions through USM.” “My degree provides me with skill sets that are val- “The music program has taught me how the music ued,” Sedler went on to say. “Anthropology is a pretty industry works,” Pettengill added, “like how to interact intersectional fi eld. I work in a lot of different disci- with people who are clients and how to conduct myself plines, like gender studies and economics.” professionally.” Sedler is looking forward to having time to focus Pettengill said that he thinks USM was the right on her current jobs, while looking for employment in choice in regards to his music education, primarily be- places that are strongly connected to her degree. She cause of the professors, although Pettengill said that he said being a full time student and having full time jobs enjoyed all of the teachers in his core classes, as well. at the same time has been exhausting. “I’m really going to miss Alan Kaschub and Dan After graduation, Sedler wants to work with non- Sonenburg because they are both amazing teachers,” Alex Greenlee / Multimedia Editor profi t organizations and make helping people and the Alex Greenlee / Multimedia Editor said Pettengill. “They make you want to be their best friend.” Maria Sedler, Antrhopology major community her main focus. Aaron Pettengill, music major “I’m applying for a job as a full time researcher for a “Overall, I’d have to say my best experience at the non-profi t in Westbrook,” Sedler said. “I can’t say which university was Composers Ensemble,” Pettengill went one because I don’t want to jinx myself. Although, I will say one of the cool things about an- on to say. “It’s an ensemble where players all get together and there isn’t any music at the thropology is that I’m fi nding it to be less limiting than I expected when searching for jobs.” beginning. As the semester progresses, everyone in the ensemble, or anybody who wants to write music for the group, submits their compositions. We practice and eventually perform the compositions in a concert at the end of the semester. It was a lot of fun.” Kaitlyn Creney, media studies and communications Dolly Constantine transferred from Emerson College major, is looking forward to moving on to her graduate to USM, found her niche in the theater department and is studies after she receives her degree from USM. She’s now graduating with a theater degree. deciding whether to attend Emerson or Lasell College for “I’m going to miss all of my professors and their weird her master’s in integrated marketing communication. clothes,” said Constantine, giggling. “I deeply love and “My experience at USM was worthwhile,” said respect all of them and the time that I have spent with Creney. “The media studies program is great and fosters a them will be cherished.” creative environment. The skills I have learned here have One of the plays Constantine performed in was Eu- helped to prepare me for further education.” ridice and during one of the showings a relative of the “I think that the senior capstone in the media studies playwright was in the audience. program has been my favorite experience at school,” “After the show she gave us great feedback about our Creney went on to say. “It is a project where a group of performance,”said Constantine. “It was an amazing ex- media majors get to shoot their own movie trailers. We perience.” get to work with the production center and green screens. “Performing on stage has been the best part of school,” We hosted casting calls and fi lmed together. The best part Constantine added. “My favorite roles I have played are Patrick Higgins / Free Press Staff was that every single decision was a group process. It Patrick Higgins / Free Press Staff Beatrice in A View from the Bridge and Amanda from The was really rewarding.” Glass Menagerie.” Kaitlyn Creney, media studies major Regardless of which school Creney chooses, she re- Dolly Constantine, theater major Constantine said that after she graduates, she wants to mains happy to be moving on with her life outside of her take time to fi nd out what she wants in life outside of school undergraduate studies. and the classroom. She laughed when she added that she is also looking forward to spending “It’s a weird feeling when I think about graduating and having a degree,” added Creney, “but quality time with her cat, Angel Rose. I’m looking forward to continuing in media studies and applying concepts I learned in class to real life.” MGMT KUROMA SILVERSUN APRIL 30 PICKUPS JOSH RITTER & the ROYAL CITY BAND

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Being a part of The ELECTION SHOWDOWN Sokvonny Chhouk / Design Assistant

Tom Collier leagues and friends to vote. were in years past, Camire “Turnout in this year’s explained that the increase Do students support News Editor $ election was much better in student interest stemmed increasing the activity fee? Though turnout for the than last year.” Camire said from a number of factors. in a statement to The Free “Last year, we ended up Free Press gives you student elections this year was about four times great- Press. “I’m pleased, but with an uncontested Student Alter class schedules to er than last year’s, Student only to a degree. We had Body President election and P alleviate parking congestion? Senate Chair Chris Camire about 10 percent voter turn- very few candidates for sen- believes that it could have out. Most students aren’t ate. This year, we had two been better. Those students informed or are apathetic very strong presidential Do students want a chance to who did vote elected a new of issues affecting their candidates that were con- vote on the smoking ban? president and senate and education on a daily basis.” nected in their communities also gave approval for all Camire went on to say that on campus. That, coupled but one of the referendum the SGA could have done a with 20 senate candidates Do students support the questions. better job at marketing it- and — unbeknownst to me self as “for a lack of a better — a write-in campaign for creation of a common hour? experience you won’t ﬁ nd Of the 21 senate seats that were up for grabs, each one term — a complaint depart- the À nal seat, led to each of them was À lled. Students ment for students.” respective campaign do- Do students support the running for senate positions When asked why he ing what our marketing renewal of faculty contracts? ran active campaigns, draw- thought the elections were plan could only dream of.” ing in their classmates, col- more successful than they See RESULTS on page 2 anywhere else at USM. $ University scrambles to make budget cuts

Kirsten Sylvain Administrators and faculty to meet the proposed cuts for their some of these types of cuts have though some decisions have been Editor-In-Chief were at work over break, meet- college. already been decided and that made.” ing to discuss the cuts, but details The area of academic affairs, more will be made in coming Those decisions are sched- Last month the USM commu- on what will actually be cut have i.e. instruction, faculty and pro- months. uled to be reported to the system nity was surprised when univer- not yet been released. Neither grams, is responsible for coming “I’ve been involved in a few for review by Campbell for the sity Chief Financial OfÀ cer Dick USM college deans nor Provost up with 63.4 percent – over $3 conversations where people have April deadline. Stevenson said Campbell announced that USM Michael Stevenson would release million of the total cuts. been considering either eliminat- in a statement to The Free Press had to cut over $5 million for the any information on speciÀ c cuts For now, it’s safe to say that ing or reducing a position, and at that the university is moving as next À scal year. Now administra- for now. Dean Lynn Kuzma of many are wondering whether least in one case, I know they ul- quickly as possible, but he isn’t tors and faculty are scrambling to the College of Arts, Humanities faculty and staff positions or pro- timately decided that was the di- optimistic. make the cuts by the April 5 dead- and Social Sciences did, however, grams will be cut, and Campbell rection they were going to go in,” “We probably won’t make the state that she had not managed yet ventured to say that he thinks he said. “We’re still adapting, al- line. See CUTS on page 4

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Sokvonny Chhouk / Design Assistant National community art project comes to USM to promote open discussion and education on mental health • Staff Writers Sam Hill on a daily basis. van. “This is quite bittersweet. It’s many people as possible and we Arts & Culture Editor “The goal is to open up the con- horrible to see such high rates of knew to do this we needed to get versation about mental health is- high-risk students, but it’s great some more man power behind it,” Active Minds at USM is asking sues that students think they are that they are engaging in seeking said Huber. students to share their secrets with struggling with by themselves,” help.” Active Minds has gained sup- the world through the PostSecretU said junior psychology major and Through PostSecretU, Active port from multiple departments. A project. Active Minds member Andrew Minds is hoping to get the campus communication and media studies “We want to change the culture Donovan. “When students see that talking about this issue. Postcards class taught by professor Dennis here at USM,” said Dri Huber, a their peers are going through simi- have been made available across Gilbert will be helping to create junior double major in social work lar problems, they’re more likely campus and drop-boxes have been video to promote the project and • Ad Executives and psychology and one of the to seek help.” set up for students to deposit their members of the art department Active Minds member behind the Huber and Donovan were nomi- secrets anonymously when they will be assisting in setting up a project. nated to be a part of the Student are ready. All boxes are in loca- PostSecretU art night. They are Active Minds is a national or- Support Network, a section of tions where they can be locked currently looking into receiving ganization that aims to empower USM Cares, a suicide prevention away when the campus is closed, help from the School of Social students to speak openly about program. USM Cares provides making sure that the secrets of Work and Portland Student Life mental health in order to edu- broad based suicide prevention for USM students are kept secure. as well. cate others and encourage help- approximately 9,000 traditional So far, there has been a positive When the project ends on March seeking. There are hundreds of and non-traditional students on response from students. 1, Active Minds is planning on all three campuses, through a col- “I was putting a drop box out in putting all the postcards together • Social Media Coordinator chapters in the nation and each play a role in referring students lection of trained peer advocates, Gorham and someone walked by to display on campus. to resources on campus, such as suicide prevention trainings for and just went, Oh! You’re doing faculty, staff and students and an PostSecret? That’s so awesome, counseling. [email protected] Photos courtesy of Active Minds PostSecret is an ongoing com- Internet-based Screening Pro- and grabbed a postcard,” said @SamAHill munity art project and blog, cre- gram.. Donovan. ated and maintained by Frank As of now, the ISP is only given “ I love PostSecret. I’m really Warren, where people mail in their to target groups at USM. Donovan glad to see it here at USM,” said secrets anonymously on one side says this is because USM’s coun- junior social work major, Liz Bi- Need to Talk? of a homemade postcard. Active seling services simply cannot pro- lodeau. “So many people don’t University Health and Counseling • Distribution Manager Minds has linked up with Post- vide enough work hours to take or can’t tell people what they’re Secret to create a college campus care of the whole school. feeling. Society today, judges ev- 207-780-4050 speciÀ c project to help create an “It’s been recorded that the na- erybody on everything, so it’s just Cumberland County Crisis open and safe forum for students tional response rate for this ISP nice to be able to do something to express their secrets, regrets, is approximately 8 percent. Since without being judged.” 207-774-4357 fears, desires and talents. The con- this ISP has been implemented at As the date to start PostSecretU LAC Tri County Mental Health tent of the secrets range from se- USM, the student response rate crept closer, Active Minds real- 888-304-4673 rious to hilarious and touch on a has been at approximately 33 per- ized that they were going to need number of issues including family cent. And out of the 33 percent of some help. Statewide Crisis Services dynamics, physical and emotional students that have used the ISP, 25 “Getting involved across the 888-568-1112 • Photographers abuse, sex, suicide and other sub- percent have made an appointment campus was necessary for this jects that are stressing out students with our counselors.” said Dono- project. The goal is to reach as Apply at The Free Press ofﬁ ce at 92 Bedford St., Portland.

Contact Editor-in-Chief Kirsten Sylvain for more info at [email protected]. April 29, 2013 News 5 Gorham Initiative work hurt by budget cuts Kirsten Sylvain turned the Gorham campus into a as well as academically challeng- harassed in Portland, only in Gor- events until just before or right after Editor-in-Chief rather empty space, a place that stu- ing. Beyond that, the initiative also ham.” they had taken place. Legere cited dents and faculty depart after class- intends to boost the faculty pres- Another student, Michael Lege- this year’s Reel Big Fish concert as Faculty, staff and students have es or avoid.” Later, the report called ence in Gorham, which has been re, a sophomore majoring in com- an example. been working in one form or an- for a “revitalization” and a “new more centered in Portland. The puter science, explained that he is “From what I understand, the other since 1997 to improve the direction” for the Gorham campus initiative is centered on improving going to be moving to Portland for genre [ska] wasn’t very popular,” Gorham experience, but after $5 community and experience, and the all aspects of the Gorham resident’s the fall semester as well. He also he said. million in cuts this year, head of the administration’s commitment to the life from the food and the activities argued that Gorham didn’t feel as On top of that, Legere found it Gorham Initiative and interim Dean Gorham Initiative followed. to the classes and the dorm experi- open to LGBTQ students. diffi cult to manage the expenses for Graduate Studies Dahlia that accompany a campus Lynn said that progress has lifestyle. “The cost of living been hindered. on campus [and] the food plan “Frankly, budget limita- is inconvenient,” he said. tions brought some of that He also explained that he [progress] to a halt,” said plans to move because a ma- Lynn. “We’re just going to jority of his classes have been have to keep going back to the in Portland. “I fi nd it more of a drawing board.” hassle to live in Gorham.” “I think that there’s been a Lynn hopes through the contraction of course offer- Gorham Initiative to decrease ings for all three campuses, the amount of time that Gor- that the recent budget cuts ham students have to com- have required some really dif- mute between Portland and fi cult decisions about what’s Justicia Barreiros / Free Press Staff Gorham to help students like going to be on the schedule A panoramic shot of the Gorham campus shows (left) the Costello Sports Complex, (Center) Dickey Wood Hall, (Right) Legere who are forced to for next year.” Philippi Hall. The Dickey Wood and Philippi halls house residential USM students. travel back and forth multiple The progress that Lynn re- times per week. However, she ferred to is in part due to her efforts explained that scheduling for as new head of the Gorham Initia- The initiative hopes to improve ence. “I wouldn’t go so far as to say USM’s two campuses and diverse tive. She was assigned to the role Gorham campus life in four areas. While budget cuts are making a that it’s because of the athletic cul- student body is increasingly chal- halfway through this year by USM Its goal is to offer a larger array of complex situation even more com- ture and fraternity culture, but it lenging, especially in consideration President Theo Kalikow. Accord- classes so that students only have plex for Lynn and the Gorham Ini- isn’t queer friendly,” he said. He of the recent budget restrictions. ing to Lynn, Kalikow and Provost to take their courses in Portland by tiative, some students are still un- feels that a few groups dominate “There has been some uncer- Michael Stevenson have fully com- choice. Currently, the campus sees impressed with their experiences in the culture in Gorham, making it tainty about the extent to which we mitted to supporting those efforts. over 200,000 visits per year from Gorham. diffi cult for one united community can maintain those increased [class] The Gorham Initiative is a continu- community members coming to see “The food is terrible,” said unde- to thrive. listings on the Gorham campus, but ation of the work done by a series sporting events, concerts, theater clared freshman Tai Infante. Over- “As a computer science student, I I think that’s the same for Portland of committees and task forces that productions and other events, but all, Infante didn’t enjoy the Gorham don’t feel very involved in the Gor- and LAC as well,” she said. have tried to establish a more dy- the Gorham Initiative also hopes campus and intends to move to an ham campus,” Legere said. “I think it’s going to be a work namic Gorham experience since to build more community connec- apartment in Portland next fall. Both Legere and Infante ex- in progress every semester to make 1997. tions in Gorham and make campus Infante also complained that the plained that they couldn’t recall sure that students have the classes One group, the Gorham Campus a more vibrant and dynamic place Gorham campus was not the most many events on campus from the they need,” she added. Steering Committee, released its fi - to be. It also hopes to increase the open or accepting environment for past year, and they think that many nal report in October 2012. It stated number of activities and events LGBTQ students. “I don’t think events were poorly planned and [email protected] that “recent reductions in the num- for students offered on campus harassment is taken very serious- executed, so that many student @USMFreePress bers of residential students have throughout the year to make it fun ly,” Infante said. “I’ve never been weren’t even aware that there were 6 News April 29, 2013 www.usm.maine.edu/books

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and the Division of Student and bachelor’s degree in another fi eld University Life will present awards who want to work in nursing. The In Brief... to many of USM’s involved stu- informational meeting will cover dents for their achievements within prerequisites, eligibility and the Police Beat the community. A reception with application process for potential hors d’oeuvres and music will take applicants. Contact 228-8182 to place at 4 p.m., with the award cer- register for the session. Selections from the emony starting at 5:15. Semiformal USM Department of attire is requested for attendees, Please RSVP online at usm.maine. Creative minds Public Safety police log edu/studentlife/gala. Contact Sarah April 13 to April 25 Holmes for more information at The President and CEO of The PEB/GEB Chill 780-5767. Jackson Laboratory will present a lecture entitled “How to Lead Saturday, April 13 Days Creative People” on June 5 from One of each? Loon chat 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Dr. Edison 6:33 p.m.- April H. Hoonhout, 27, of Porter, ME issued a The Portland Events Board and Liu will speak on the importance summons for operating without a license and warning for Gorham Events Board will each The Kappa Alpha Omicron Soci- of utilizing creative people within host stress relief sessions this ety, an environmental science hon- any organization and go over ways stop sign violation. - Bedford St. week. In Portland, there will be or society in its fi rst year at USM, to ensure those in a leadership po- daytime fi fteen minute massages will present research from Dr. Jim sition get the most out of creative Sunday, April 14 and free food for students looking Paruk, USM adjunct professor of professional personalities. The for a break during these fi nal days biology, on Monday from 6 p.m. to class is $35 for the general public Dead giveaway of the semester from 11 a.m. to 3 8 p.m. in the Wishcamper Center. but free for USM students. Contact 12:00 p.m.- Warning to operator for stop sign violation p.m. on Tuesday and Wednesday Paruk’s talk is entitled “Common Judie O’Malley for more informa- and tail light out. - Gorham Lot 1 in Woodbury Campus Center. You Loon Conservation and Behavior tion at 780-4200. can also head to Gorham on Thurs- in Maine,” a subject he has spent Monday, April 15 day night to get a henna tattoo, decades researching throughout your nails painted or even a mas- North America. The event is free You boys holdin’? sage. Gorham stress relief night and open to the public. Contact Grad wear sale 12:26 a.m.- John E. Dellamattera, 18 of Gorham and Caps and gowns will be avail- will be from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. in Travis Wagner for more informa- Alexis R. Rocque, 19, of Gorham issued summonses for the Brooks Student Center. tion at 228-8450. able starting Wednesday at all three USM bookstore locations. Vendor possession of drug paraphernalia. - Gorham Lot 13 representatives will be on the Port- Student leader- Nursing for land campus from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 16 Wednesday. Contact Catherine ship awards grads Johnson for more information at Someone to see you, sir. 1:08 p.m.- Arrested Thomas Cortez, 45, of Portland on an An award ceremony will be There will be an information 780-4468. active Portland Police Department warrant. - Portland Lot held on Friday from 4 to 7 p.m. session for the accelerated BS in 2 to recognize student involvement nursing from 2:30 to 4:00 p.m. on Classifi ed in the University Events Room in Monday in 113 Masterton Hall. Assistance Needed for miscella- the Glickman Library. The USM The accelerated nursing program neous errands. Wednesday, April 17 Leadership Development Board is for people who already hold a For more information please con- They look sketchy... tact(207)-712-0361 8:10 a.m.- Request to have an offi cer check on two From THINKING on page 2 said, pointing to Mephistopheles’s “I would love to continue learn- individuals in the building. All set. - Woodbury Campus scaley head. But Dobson, who ing here, but [the university] just sit there in a dark theater and Center plans to continue to push the lim- doesn’t have anything for me here watch that story, you’re going to its in terms of theatrical costume anymore. Even though they have It won’t open! be in the story. You’re not going to design, considers that money well- an MBA for business, and they 9:31 a.m.- Report of vandalism done to a door. - Robie worry about cooking dinner, driv- spent. have one of the best arts programs ing home or paying taxes. You’re Andrews Hall “It’s all learning technique for — or used to until they started cut- going to experience Christopher me, and that’s what these [masks] ting it — in New England, I can’t Marlowe’s story — better, I think, allowed me to do. They allowed me continue because they don’t have Thursday, April 18 than Christopher Marlowe could to explore a learning option that I an MFA in the arts. They have doc- Help! have presented it.” hadn’t had before.” tors in all these fi elds, but I can’t The masks were the product of 2:15 p.m.- Assistance provided to Gorham Police Dobson said that he will work learn from them because they’re six months worth of work in de- Department. - 65 School St. further as a theater makeup and not allowed to teach me a higher sign, Dobson said, and would not special effects artist and is planning level degree.” have been possible to realize with- on pursuing a Master of Fine Arts Friday, April 19 out a grant he had received from the degree. However, he is unable to do university. [email protected] It’s okay, you’re going home now. that at USM, even though he would “Alone, this is 700 bucks,” he @USMFreePress 12:15 a.m.- Jamie W. Ruginski, 22, of Buxton arrested for like to. bail conditions violation. - Upton Hastings Hall Where they at? 1:05 a.m.- Report of a large group. Unable to locate. - Upton Hastings Hall Quit with the doors! 1:19 p.m.- Damage done to a building door. - Phillippi Hall Aren’t “on-ice incidents” the whole appeal of hockey? 6:34 p.m.- Report of an on-ice incident. Handled by game offi cials. - Ice Arena

Saturday, April 20 Have a nice trip? 3:40 p.m.- Personal injury report taken after a fall. - Woodward Hall

Sunday, April 21 Zero for three 12:01 p.m.- Trafﬁ c summons issued to Ne Thi Tran, 28, of Bangor for no insurance and warnings for registration and stop sign. - Portland Lot 3

Thursday, April 25 Knock, knock. Fun police. 11:50 p.m.- Report of too much noise coming from building. Offi cer cleared, quiet hours not in effect at time of the call. - Corthell Hall 8 Puzzles April 29, 2013 Crossword Sudoku Weekly A sudoku puzzle consists of a 9 Horoscope × 9–square grid subdivided into nine 3 × 3 boxes. Some of the squares contain numbers. The object is to fi ll in the remaining squares so that every row, every column, and every 3 × 3 box con- great tains each of the numbers from 1 good to 9 exactly once. average alright diffi cult

Aries March 21-April 19 You’re tempted to avoid confron- tation and make pleasure a prior- ity. Just don’t overdo wanting life to be comfortable and pretty.

Taurus April 20-May 20 Multiple interests pull you and your loved ones in different direc- tions. Establish clear priorities and make time for each other. Gemini May 21-June 20 Reality falls short of fantasy, but don’t give up. Envision possi- bilities and then work sensibly to make them happen.

Cancer June 21-July 22 Reach out a hand in forgiveness. You have an opportunity to heal a breech, smooth over a break. Take the fi rst step. Cryptogram Leo July 23-August 22 Word Search Search for the list of words in the grid of letters. Grab Relaxed pleasure is the order of a pen and circle each word as you fi nd them. Every letter in a cryptogram the day. Don’t be surprised to fi nd Theme: stands for another letter. Use the yourself and household members The Beach hint to crack the code. more laid back than usual. Virgo FGO RJOLM BCEKOL August 23-September 22 Invest in books, education, travel MJFUV WMUUB MUU or science today. You may want RP GOL PMXCUV FR M to make a contribution to your XOMU - WMLXOE KOF church or spiritual center. C F. Libra September 23-October 22 And here is your hint: You could easily go to extremes today over food, drink, sex or X = M other physical pleasures. Strive for moderation. UKYW SIJWM BDW- Scorpio YKWY IW PBN WJTGNDX October 23-November21 UTKNWPKUP’U MIIX An opportunity for partnership DP GJWTB BIJX: “YIWN comes your way. You can build a strong, sharing connection. SKUUKIW.” Sagittarius And here is your hint: November 22-December 21 An income opportunity comes M = D through a friend. Be sure all details are clearly spelled out.

Capricorn December 22-January 19 The solution to last Shared ideas snowball on one issue’s crossword another. A group brainstorming session can yield fruitful results. Aquarius January 20-February 18 If you listen closely today, you’ll hear a clue about what to get someone near and dear for next birthday. Pisces February 19-March 20 Feast versus famine swings (around food, alcohol, money, etc.) are likely. Allow yourself some human indulgences. April 29, 2013 9 Top 5 Beaches / 10 Bookmobile / 10 Arts&Culture Album Reviews / 11 & 12

Sam Hill / Arts & Culture Editor Over 200 postcards were on display in the Brooks Dining Hall featuring student confessions. USM students share their secrets tained by Frank Warren. People confessions from people that you Sam Hill across the country mail in their probably walk by every day. Ev- Arts & Culture Editor secrets anonymously on one side eryone has a secret of some sort, of a homemade postcard. Active and it’s comforting that other peo- The USM chapter of Active Minds has helped that idea thrive ple have similar problems.” Minds has revealed the results of on campus, creating an environ- The secrets on display range the PostSecretU project by dis- ment for students to share their from serious to hilarious. Some playing the secrets of USM stu- experiences and express their se- touch on sexual assault, relation- dents. crets, regrets, fears and desires. ships, fear and depression, while “We’ve gotten a great response. Drop boxes the group placed one reads “I don’t like bacon as Students were very involved, and around campus fi lled up since the much as society wants me to.” we received some amazing post- group opened them up for submis- When the project began in Feb- cards,” said Alexandria Huber, a sions in February with over 200 ruary, Huber stated that Active junior double major in social work postcards from students Minds was trying to change the and psychology and one of the Ac- “The goal was to reach as many culture at USM by starting the dis- tive Minds members in charge of people as possible, and we defi - cussion of mental health on cam- the project. nitely got the numbers,” said Hu- pus, and she thinks they’ve taken The group is a chapter of the ber. a step in the right direction. national organization that aims to All of the collected postcards “Being able to display the cards empower students to speak openly have been put on display in the has really helped. When people about subjects of mental health in Brooks Dining Hall in Gorham see the fi nal product and what oth- order to educate others and en- and are attracting a lot of atten- er students have done they want to courage people to seek help. There tion. get involved and be a part of it,” are hundreds of chapters across “I haven’t been in the dining said Huber. the country, and each has helped hall without there being a bunch Active Minds is currently dis- to play a role in referring students of students looking at the display,” cussing whether or not they will to resources on campus, such as said Huber. “It’s great to see so bring the project back next year. counseling. many people interested.” PostSecretU is a university “I was so excited to see Post- campus speicfi c version of Post- Secret at USM,” said freshman Secret, an ongoing community art psychology major Molly Wat- [email protected] project and blog created and main- son. “It’s so strange seeing these @SamAHill 10 Arts & Culture April 29, 2013 In Heavy Rotation What caught the eyes and Local ears of our staff this week. Top 5: Beaches

The Free Press Staff

Patrick Higgins / Free Press Staff Doghouse The Portland Library bookmobile parked outside of Glickman Library 1.) Kettle Cove on Wednesday. It will be returning for at least the next two weeks. Say Anything / ...Is a Real Boy There is nothing particularly exciting about Kettle Cove– no big waves, no stunning vistas, no shocking wildlife. Say Anything front-man There doesn’t need to be. Kettle Cove is peaceful and Max Bemis is hands down Books on wheels my all-time favorite lyri- expansive, a plane of soft sand leading down to a calm, clear stretch of water for swimming. The cove is protected This new bookmobile is more cist. Every track is laced by an impressive wall of rock, at the top of which there is effi cient and should be on the with classic one-liners that a stretch of grass perfect for picnicking. In short, Kettle Sam Hill road for a long time, said Wei- will forever be painted on Arts & Culture Editor Cove is the perfect spot for nice long lazy days of swim- gle. The vehicle holds roughly the walls of angsty teen- ming and sunbathing, nothing more, nothing less. 1,700 books, is powered almost age intellectuals around the The Portland Public Library’s completely by three solar panels country. ...Is a Real Boy is a 2.) Higgins Beach new “mobile branch” visited perfect album, mostly be- fi on the roof and has its own Wi- USM on Wednesday for the rst Fi hotspot. It is also equipped cause of “The Futile.” This beach is a real gem. It’s tucked away in what feels time, showing off their custom- with a lift to help patrons with like a relatively isolated pocket of Scarborough, just a ized Mercedes-Benz mobile li- disabilities browse its stacks. -Sam Hill short drive away from Portland and Gorham. Here you brary and spreading the word According to Weigle, the vehicle Arts & Culture Editor get a quaint-feeling coastal town surrounding by a great on what they have in store for was custom made by a company stretch of powdery sand. The water’s great for swimming, Portland. in Nevada that more frequently with clear and unseasonably warm conditions. Parking “A lot of people in the city produces SWAT and emergency can be kind of a pain, so prepare to pay for a spot and have busy schedules, and one vehicles. The project was funded stay for the day or arrive early to fi ght it out for one of the too many things on their plates,” by Key Bank. metered spots. In the end, it’s worth it. This spot is a great said Portland Public Library “It’s really an impressive ma- place to swim, lay on the sand or explore the surrounding Team Leader Steve Weigle. “Not chine.” said Weigle. “I couldn’t grassland. a lot of people have time to stop manage to drive it the fi rst time by the library. So we’re bringing without spilling a shelf of books 3.) Sandy Beach the library to them.” though,” he added with a chuck- The goal is to bring books, au- le. The slightly misleadingly named Sandy Beach is one of diobooks and DVDs to areas that The main goal of the bookmo- the most popular summer spots on Peaks Island, and with no longer have direct access to bile project right now is to get Epic good reason. At high tide, this beach is the perfect spot a library. The idea of a portable library cards into the hands of to swim, and at low tide, the combination of the rocky library came after the city closed children and young adults who three branches of the library in tidepool landscape ringed with sand has something for otherwise might not set foot in Rage Against the everyone, with good spots for everything from climbing 2010 as a cost-cutting measure. a library. Along with fi ction and The branches on Munjoy Hill Machine / The Battle to sandcastles. Sandy is also just a hop, skip and a jump non-fi ction for adults, the book- of Los Angeles from what passes for ‘downtown’ on Peaks–that is, it is and in the West End were closed, mobile also houses plenty of a short walk from the ice cream store, the grocery store, along with the Riverton branch books for young adults and chil- The fi rst time I listened to and each one of the restaurants and places to go for on outer Forest Avenue, which dren in its stacks. this (10 years ago), I said drinks that the island has to offer. For the price of one 15 has recently been reopened. Right now the bookmobile is “I WANT THAT. NOW.” It’s minute boat ride, take a mini-vacation out of town without “We needed a method of serv- only budgeted to run 20 hours the album that made me ever technically leaving the city of Portland. ing those areas, so we decided to each week, but Weigle hopes pick up a guitar. I heard the get the bookmobile up and run- that someday it can be a full- huge, aggressive politicized 4.) East End Beach ning as soon as we could,” said time operation. sound that changed my Weigle. fi “The people of Portland are world forever. Tom Morello Probably the most convenient for Portlanders, the East This isn’t the rst time resi- already stopping and pointing is, quite simply, an icon. My End Beach is just off of the Eastern Promenade Trail. dents of Portland have spotted a whenever we drive by,” said favorite album of all time. Portland’s only public beach is free, with plenty of park- bookmobile driving down their Weigle. “We’re off to a good ing. It’s not the most quiet or secluded of places and de- streets. For the better part of two start and are very optimistic.” -Andrew Henry pending on the tide it might be hard to fi nd a place for decades, a lumbering, bus-sized Perspectives Editor your beach chairs, but its close proximity is great for an vehicle driven by librarian Jim impulsive weekday jaunt after work or a summer class. Charette was a common sight. Get iced coffee and picnic supplies up at Hilltop Coffee But services stopped in 1993 [email protected] and Rosemont Market on the hill. If you’re a dog owner, when the vehicle broke down, @SamAHill you can bring your dog to play leash-free after 5 p.m. (and and the program was suspended. if you’re not a fan, be sure to avoid the evening). 5.) Old Orchard Beach

If you’d rather spend a hot day smothered by crowds of strangers (and their annoying kids fresh out of school and ready to drink Mountain Dew all summer) OOB is the place to be. This isn’t a place to walk your dog or stare off BBC America into the ocean contemplating existential questions. This beach is all about partying, playing games of tackle foot- ball and dodging sandcastles as you run down to boogie Torchwood board in the ocean. If you need a break from the beach, you can hit up the pier and grab a greasy bite to eat, get I tore through Torchwood rid of all that spare change at the arcade or snatch one like the world was ending of those sick hats with your name grafﬁ tied on it. I recom- (which isn’t unlikely, on this mend going on a rainy day when there’s no one there if show), and I wanted to share you don’t like people. the love. An unholy combi- Patrick Higgins / Free Press Staff nation of sci-ﬁ thriller and police procedural with the The bookmobile stacks can house roughly 1,700 books inside. occasional horror-movie- esque episode, Torchwood [email protected] Want to make design ads? is perfect cheesy, stupid @FreePressArts summer fun. Join our design team! -Sidney Dritz Email [email protected]. Free Press Staff April 29, 2013 Arts & Culture 11 National Review Kid Cudi still rapping to his own beat

in the industry right now, and tackling the production of an entire album might’ve been a little too much for him, but he did it. It may not be perfect, but Indicud is 100 percent his. “Just What I Am” serves as the typical stoner anthem that you’ve come to expect from Cudi. A roomy beat with intergalactic synths and a light and tight snare while Cudi sings, “I wanna get high y’all.” It’s really the tightest ode to the ganja released recently. Indicud has a little bit of everything. “Young Lady” has such a smooth atmospher- ic feel and uses a Father John Misty sample for the hook, which feels like it was meant for this song. “Immortal” is the one typical “I love Kid Cudi because he’s sad and so am Wicked Awesome, GOOD I” track, so keep that one to yourself. The rest of the album is perfect to bump in the Sam Hill car while you’re with the crew and smoking Arts & Culture Editor hand-rolled cigarettes containing strictly to- bacco. “Beez” easily takes the top-track spot Kid Cudi tweeted last June that his next re- because the legendary RZA jumps in with a lease, Indicud, would be his own version of fl ow that could only come from a Wu-Tang Dr. Dre’s 2001. Sounds like it’d be quite the Clan veteran. “I don’t write rap songs, grass- undertaking, right? Well it seems Cudi forgot hopper / I write sceneries,” he raps in the when he started this project that, unlike Dre, fi rst verse. No one knows what that actually he’s a really weird dude. means, but it sounds sick with some stereo Indicud opens up with a heavy instru- headphones on. mental track titled “The Resurrection of A lot of rap fans have a love-hate rela- Scott Mecudi” that sounds like it’s from a tionship with Cudi. On one hand, he creates dubstep-infused Terminator 2: Judgement some of the catchiest hooks, rivaling the late Day score. The album transitions into “Un- and great Nate Dogg. On the other, he has fuckwittable,” with a sample of Macaulay written songs about having existential crises Culkin’s horrifying character from The Good when he wakes up alone in the middle of the Son saying, “Once you realize you can do night. Cudi might not be 9th Wonder, but the anything, you’re free. You could fl y.” Buckle production is imaginative and he’s created your seatbelts, hip-hop heads, the man on the some complex hip-hop soundscapes. If you Did you spot a typo? moon is back. love Cudi, you’ll love Indicud. If you don’t, Critics have hit Cudi hard for the Dre com- it’ll be a stretch, but I’d still take the time to ment, but it’s his version of 2001, not 2001. check it out. It’s experimental, and if any- Lend us a hand and come copy edit for us! There aren’t any bangin’ piano tracks to drive thing, it’ll add a little something different to around to, because Cudi would rather invite your playlist. some friends over, smoke a bunch of weed E-mail us for more info: and chill out or maybe just cry – let’s face [email protected] it, he’s the most emo rapper in the game. He @SamAHill [email protected] doesn’t stack up against other top producers +H\+XVNLHV 'HSRVLWFKHFNVWKURXJK\RXU VPDUWSKRQHZLWK 5(027( '(326,7&$3785( 'RZQORDGRUXSGDWHWKH8&8DSSIRU$SSOHRU$QGURLG GHYLFHVRUYLVLWPXFXPDLQHHGXIURP\RXUPRELOH GHYLFHWRJHWVWDUWHGWRGD\

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pop star you’re already in love with and listen to whichever song they’re on. will.i.am packed this album with a star-studded team to guarantee it’d stay on the charts while he goes back to being a judge on The Voice. #willpower features Britney Spears, Mi- ley Cyrus, Chris Brown and Justin Bieber. Needless to say, these songs will make up the majority of the next Now That’s What I Call Music compilation. There are 13 featured artists on 18 tracks. It’s almost as if he was trying to disguise how bad this album was with hot artists. On top of that, the lyrics are absolutely laughable. It’d be more enjoyable to listen Interscope to the album not knowing English than to hear will.i.am rapping or singing about Sam Hill how “tonight is the night” or drinking too Arts & Culture Editor much at a rave. The album’s opening track “Good Morning” is actually really interest- Let’s just say that will.i.am’s fourth solo ing. “When life gets tough, remember we album #willpower will never be trending were never born to die” sings will.i.am on Twitter, despite its not-so-subtle mar- over a soft ambient synth, “Good morning, keting scheme of the album’s title. wake up and live the life / And don’t forget You’d think after founding the Black to dream the dreams.” And after you wake Eyed Peas, releasing three previous solo up, you’re apparently supposed to spend all albums, winning seven Grammy Awards day in the club. It’s an interesting introduc- and being given the position of creative tion but the rest of the album fails to follow director of innovation at Intel Corporation through. that will.i.am could make some good, in- If you’re looking for some impersonal teresting music, but he can’t seem to do it escapist fun to get drunk to over the sum- in this album. mer, will.i.am is your man. But if you’re #willpower is simply a collection of bass looking for something meaningful, don’t dropping, electropop club tracks, laden think twice about this album. Don’t even with Auto-tune and recycled drum tracks. make a joke about his name or Twitter. It’s the perfect album to throw on if you’re Trust me, it won’t end well. hosting a party, have a boring, narrow taste As sucessful as will.i.am has become, I in dance music and everyone is already think we all need to remember that he made blackout drunk when they arrive. The one of his ﬁ rst paychecks off a song titled world needs music like this, yes, but that’s “Let’s Get Retarded.” Think about it. I’m what we have masked 14-year-old boys looking at you, Intel. with a cracked version of Fruity Loops and a Youtube account for. [email protected] Want to know what songs you should @SamAHill check out? Just look for whatever Top 40

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Our opinion: Refl ecting on success Letters & in a year fi lled with obstacles and stress Comments: There is only one week until fi - were running an obstacle course squirting some Tabasco on a three- nals, the weather is better than it has from time to time this year. Start- day-old slice of pizza before running One student’s account of the Campus been in months and it’s becoming ing the year off with no more than out the door. more and more diffi cult to concen- three returning staff, with little to no But somehow, we did it. Some- Safety Project’s valuable resources trate on schoolwork, but guess what, training, we really had no idea what how, we managed to end the year My schooling experience here at the University of Southern we made it. we were doing, and now, when we on a note of success, and we’re hop- Maine has been no doubt the best education I have ever received. My We know, we know – it’s cheesy, look back on some of our fi rst issues, ing that you did, too. Despite all of time spent outside of classes has been an equal parts fantastic and but it’s true. Looking at the front of we laugh at the awkward layout, the the ups and downs, the twists and diffi cult. My fi rst semester here I was sexually assaulted by another the paper this week, you’ll see little typos and the poorly written ledes. turns, we all learned something. We student on campus. Because of the help I received from the Campus cartoon people running up and down There were those nights, at 3 a.m. learned not to eat the pizza after fi ve Safety Project, I was able to get the proper counseling and physical stairs, parachuting from picture to hunched over a news desk littered days, not to put that story off until aid that I needed to continue to live my life, including my education picture and jumping to avoid falling with red-marked proofs, when we the last minute, not to lose our notes. at USM. Without these services, I do not think I would’ve stayed in through the cracks. The paper’s front felt like we couldn’t do it anymore, We learned that we can accomplish school and be looking forward to graduating. page this week isn’t just a recount- and getting up the next morning for something meaningful. It’s been Unfortunately, some time after the physical assault, I found my- ing of this year. It’s a testament to that 8 a.m. budget meeting was like a pleasure bringing you the news, self involved in an abusive relationship with another student and the obstacles and successes we’ve trying to wake up the dead. There USM. again turned to the Campus Safety Project Coordinator Clara Porter to had this year. were those weeks when the only [email protected] report the abuse, get help and develop a plan for my own safety both No denying it, we’ve felt like we way we could get sustenance was by @USMFreePress on and off campus. I recently learned that the Campus Safety Project would not be continuing because of a lack of funding and that Clara Porter’s position had been cut as well. It saddens me to know that future students won’t have access to the same life-saving resources I had. Without Campus Safety and those affi liated with the project, not only would I have never had the courage to come forward and report Thank you, Lucille! the assault and abuse, but I would never have known how to report these things or who to report them to. I hope this letter might change There’s no bigger fan of The Free Press someone’s mind about cutting the Campus Safety Project and Clara Porter’s job – they saved my life. Sincerely, than Lucille. Week after week, month after A Concerned Student

month, Lucille goes well beyond her work * The Free Press agreed to keep this student’s identity anonymous to protect their privacy. as business manager and makes the ofﬁ ce * Clara Porter is the Coordinator of the Campus Safety Project. Both her position and the program were funded by a three-year grant that will run out at the end of this academic year. Because of feel like home. From all of us at The Free this, Porter’s position will not be renewed. Press – thanks for everything you do. Want to voice your opinion? Email [email protected]. April 29, 2013 Perspectives 15 Hot summer plans Guest Column of USM students Meat subsidies strip other Rebecca Ditano food industries to the bone Ditano is a sophomore chemistry major who is going to work in the archaeology lab this summer as part of her work study. What does she do in the lab? It’s similar to the believable parts of Jurassic Park, namely the beginning of it. “Right now I’m looking at ancient bird bones,” she explains. Why go see the movie in 3D when you can do it yourself, right?

Layla Venturini Venturini has an internship at the Maine State Criminology Lab that she’s continuing through the summer. She’s triple majoring (yes, really) in criminology, chemistry and sociology, and does several different things at the lab, such as “fi re debris analysis, but I’ve also done things like helping with autopsy.” On colder days she can work with fi re, and on hot ones she can help with autopsies in the morgue. Leland Ferguson Casey Ledoux / Free Press Staff Junior sociology major Leland Ferguson is taking this summer to Less than 1 percent goes to fruit will desperately need that health learn a lifelong skill. “I’m taking Fatoumata Issifi Hidjo and vegetable cultivation. Less care. Shifting our food subsidies Contributor welding lessons at the New England than 2 percent goes to nut and le- will help ourselves and the envi- School of Metalwork in Lewiston,” gume cultivation. Stopping meat ronment, and help to safeguard he says. It’s certainly an interest- subsidies would raise meat prices the health and future of the next Would you go into a fast food dramatically. If I cannot afford generation of Americans. ing choice, considering the heat restaurant to order a hamburger if involved in the welding process, meat I will not buy meat; How- In this tough economy people you knew it would cost you over ever, I could buy fruits and veg- buy the food they can afford in- so his summer probably won’t be $50? Would you order steak in a very cool. Yet, it totally will be. “I etables if the decreased govern- stead of making healthy and en- fancy restaurant if you knew it mental subsidy for meat is used vironmentally sound choices. In wanted to learn a trade,” he says was going to cost you over $200? with a smile. to subsidize fruits, vegetables, a country like the U.S., healthy In truth that’s already what you nuts and legumes. Shifting sub- foods should not be a luxury. Our are paying. When is the price you sidies will help provide healthy tax money should not be used to Emily Donovan pay not the price you pay? When and affordable diet choices for all harm us. If the subsidies to the the government helps to foot the Americans. beef industry were ever cut so Donovan is a sophomore me- bill. that we would get a more accu- chanical engineering major who The U.S. government subsidiz- rate sense of what things should will work both at Campus Ven- es the beef industry. The govern- cost, we would see Ronald Mc- tures in the John Mitchell Center “In this tough ment subsidies are for corn to feed Donald would go out of business in Gorham and Kettle Cove ice economy, people the animals and water and land or quickly be replaced by Ronald cream shop in Cape Elizabeth, for them to graze on. If the beef buy the food McHealthy. where she’s worked for the past industry had to pay fair market they can afford Be involved – don’t let your four years. You know, solving value for these resources, a Happy instead of making taxes work against your well-be- complex engineering problems Meal would turn into an Unhappy ing. Let your senator know that one day, heading to the beach to healthy and Meal very quickly. Those subsi- you sent them to D.C. to look af- serve ice cream the next. It’s all environmentally dies are funded by taxes collected ter you, and that they should sup- in a week’s work. from the American taxpayer – sound choices.” port only farm subsidies that in- that’s you and me. And it doesn’t crease the well-being of America. Kendra Paige matter whether you are vegetar- America needs to reallocate its ian, vegan, pescetarian (those Paige, a senior English major, will fi food subsides. Now that America who eat sh, but no other meats) is struggling to provide health Fatoumata Issifi Hidjo is a Ju- be working full time at Captain or belong to any sect, creed, reli- Hook’s in Wells. Starting next care for its disadvantaged popu- nior in the USM honors program. gion or faith that prevents eating lations, it is time to focus on the month, she’ll essentially take orders certain kinds of meat, you are not for callers who want some of the cause of health problems. Poor exempt: if you live in the U.S and diet causes problems such as hy- best seafood in the area. She’ll pay taxes here, you’re paying for live in Kennebunk for the sum- pertension, heart disease and, that big, juicy, $50 Big Mac along most alarmingly, the high rate mer, so lots of time by the beach is with the rest of us. defi nitely in the cards for Kendra. of obesity and type two diabetes Sixty three percent of the U.S. that is increasingly affecting our [email protected] Hopefully she doesn’t have to deal government food subsidies go di- @USMFreePress with crabby customers (all right, youth. The better our diet, the rectly or indirectly to subsidize healthier we are and the less we that was a bad one). the meat and dairy industries. We need copyeditors! Help make sure grammar mistakes don’t show up in The Free Press. email editor@ usmfreepress.org for more info. 16 Perspectives April 29, 2013

cuts in the near future. Making isn’t deforestation. Rather, it is the switch over to hand dryers the greenhouse gasses released Sustainability has signifi cant fi nancial benefi ts. from factory machinery and log While each hand dryer costs transport during manufacturing. $243.00, it only takes $36.20 for The energy intensity in pulping, annual operation. Paper towel the process of turning raw timber and ME dispensers, on the other hand, into material, can also result in have a low startup cost. The contaminated water around a pro- price to set up a new dispenser cessing plant. is $25.00. However, the operat- The Offi ce of Sustainability ing cost of paper towel dispensers recognizes the uncertainties and Hand dryer effi ciency and cost is much higher than hand dryers. concerns of the USM commu- It’s not just the cost of extra paper nity and is dedicated to creating towels that racks up the bills – it’s a campus that is friendly to the paying for staff to refi ll dispens- environment and convenient for blows away paper towels ers and manage the thrown away those who work, study and live towels. Restrooms at USM with there. Noisy machines, one pos- paper towels tend to be messier, sible problem, are already being resulting in more resources wast- addressed. A survey of bathrooms ed in cleaning them up. The an- was conducted in the fall 2012 nual cost for paper towels in 2012 semester that identifi ed bath- was approximately $72,000. rooms where noise concerns may The Harvard University Offi ce be present (e.g. next to an offi ce of Sustainability in 2009 assessed or classroom). If you have any the total environmental impact questions or concerns, you may e- associated with hand dryers and mail [email protected], paper towels. The experiment the resource recovery supervisor. calculated the total net cost to And remember, every paper towel manufacture, transport, use and saved is one more step closer to dispose of paper towels and hand achieving a sustainable campus. dryers. The assessment concluded that hand dryers used less natural Shaun Carland is a math major and fi nancial resources than pa- and a student employee with the per towels. Because most Ameri- Offi ce of Sustainability. Shaun is can paper towel rolls come from also the president of Students for well-managed commercial tim- Environmental Awareness and berlands, where trees are replaced Sustainability (SEAS). after harvest, the main environmental problem of paper towels By the numbers Alex Greenlee / Multimedia Editor One of the hand dryers in a bathroom at the Glickman Library on the Portland campus of USM. Cost of installation Annual operating cost (as of 2012) (as of 2012) Shaun Carland may have noticed that paper tow- duce external costs and work to- Contributor el dispensers are disappearing and wards achieving carbon neutrality • Hand dryer: $243.00 • Hand dryer: $36.20 hand dryers are popping up, es- by 2040, as outlined in the Carbon • Towel dispenser: $25 • Towel dispenser: If you’ve spent time in an aca- pecially on the Portland campus. Action Plan. demic building’s bathroom over This is in due to an initiative by The transition to air dryers is a $72,000 the course of the semester, you the Offi ce of Sustainability to re- response to the forecast of budget April 29, 2013 Perspectives 17 Henry’s Head A farewell as I depart after the free press 92 BEDFORD STREET, PORTLAND, MAINE 04101 three years at The Free Press (207) 780-4084 • [email protected]

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Alex Greenlee / Multimedia Editor BUSINESS MANAGER Andrew Henry with everything else in my life. We It’s a testament to the value of team- Lucille Siegler Perspectives Editor have deadlines to meet, and getting work and friendship that comes a fi nished copy of the paper to the with working in such a close envi- FACULTY ADVISER As an opinion writer for this printer on time requires everyone ronment like the newspaper. Work- Eve Raimon newspaper, I’ve had the distinct to work as a team. We often do the ing for The Free Press has helped privilege of making readers laugh, brunt of the work on the weekend, me become who I am today. To be confused, upset and moved. Typi- which means that school work has quite honest, I don’t know who or cally, I’m not as serious as I look to be done earlier in the week. how many of you have read my in the picture above, but The Free As an editor, working for the articles. I don’t know who I have NEWS INTERN Press has done so much for me over paper is certainly no cake walk. In touched through my writing. But if Nate Mooney the past three years that I can’t help fact, I’d often get frustrated with even one person has felt improved but feel somber talking about my the various little things such as in some way after fi nishing one of STAFF WRITERS exit. last-minute changes (which quickly my articles, then I’ve done my job. Working at this newspaper has become last-hour changes) that I While I’ve enjoyed and cher- Kit Kelchner, Sidney Dritz, probably been the single most ben- thought would take fi ve minutes ished my time at USM and The Free Skyla Gordon, Jon Reis, Mick Ramos, efi cial real world experience I’ve but ended up eating into my week- Press, the truth is that I’ll forget a Courtney Aldrich, Francis Flsiuk, Jeremy Holden had in my life thus far. As an Eng- end time. But I fi nd that I only get good portion of it. I’ll forget where lish major, I do a lot of writing, and frustrated with things I care most I sat in my jazz class during fresh- STAFF PHOTOGRAPHERS writing an article every week has deeply about. Thankfully, I’ve man year, even though I enjoyed Casey Ledoux, Justicia Barreiros, Patrick Higgins helped me to rein in my voice, as made several lifelong friends over the class so much. I’ll forget why well as learn the concept of a “fi l- the past three years at this paper. All I got so stressed over that six-page ter” (something my girlfriend truly of them are experiencing the same fi nal for ENG 230 since I ended up DESIGN ASSISTANT appreciates when we’re talking with stress that I am, and we’re all in this getting an A in the class. I’ll forget Sokvonny Chhouk other people during dinner.) It has boat together. We vent to each other, what my dorm room looked like in improved my writing on all levels, but we also have a lot of meaning- Philippi and what posters occupied COPY EDITORS which makes writing things like re- ful discussion, and we pretty much its walls. But even when I’m well Laura Sawyer, Sidney Dritz sponse papers and essays a whole spend every weekend together. We into my elderly years, attending lot easier. keep one another sane, and my re- school reunions and blogging about ADVERTISING EXECUTIVE fi My days here have also been an lationships with the other editors of the bene ts of Depends and denture Patrick O’Reilly exercise in time management. As this paper are ones that I hold close cream, I’ll never forget my time at college students, we constantly feel to my heart. Want to make true The Free Press. like there aren’t enough minutes in friends, become a better writer and EDITORIAL BOARD the day to accomplish all the work learn to manage your time more ef- Andrew Henry was a staff writer Thomas Collier we have on our plate. Between fi ciently? Work at The Free Press. from Sep. 2010 to May 2012 and Kirsten Sylvain class, homework, sports, extra- The purpose of this article isn’t Perspectives Editor from Sep. 2012 Andrew Henry curricular activities and a part-time just a recap of the ways that The to May 2013. Sidney Dritz job, there’s not much time left to do Free Press has positively impacted other things. But as backwards as it my life, and it isn’t a pseudo-recruit- [email protected] sounds, working at the newspaper ment piece telling you to come on @USMFreePress has taught me time management over and start working for the paper. Editorial & Advertising Policies

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Scoreboard Upcoming Quick Hits: April 23 April 30 Baseball Baseball Mass.-Boston 4 Bowdoin USM 0 @ USM 4 p.m. Men’s Lacrosse The Huskies’ week in review USM 5 May 1 Mass.-Boston 6 Baseball Softball USM USM 9 @ Bates Colby 10 4 p.m. USM 3 May 2 Colby 5 Men’s Outdoor Track @ Colby April 24 New England Division III Championships Baseball 12 p.m. USM 6 Babson 7 May 3

Softball Women’s Outdoor Track USM 1 @ Colby Mass.-Boston 6 New England Division III Championships USM 2 Mass.-Boston 3 Men’s Outdoor Track @ Colby Men’s Tennis New England Division III Salem St. 0 Championships USM 9 12 p.m.

Alex Greenlee / Multimedia Editor Women’s Lacrosse Baseball USM 5 Mass.-Dartmouth Senior right-hander Ryan Yates, #29, pitched for six inning in the second game. Yates had four strikeouts and Plymouth St. 15 allowed just one run on five hits against Keene State on Saturday afternoon. @ USM Double Header April 26 12 p.m. & 3 p.m. Anna Chiu ran her season best to win Sen came second in the long Sports Editor the 10,000-meter race with a jump and fourth in the triple Men’s Tennis May 4 time of 40 minutes and 19.29 jump. USM 6 Women’s Outdoor Track seconds. Qualifying competitors will Gordon 3 Women’s Outdoor Track and Field The Huskies will next travel next travel to Colby College @ Colby to Colby College this Friday this Friday and Saturday for Huskies earn 14th April 27 New England Division III and Saturday for the New the New England Division III Championships straight LEC title England Division III Champi- Championships. Women’s Outdoor Track onships. Little East Conference Men’s Outdoor Track The women’s team won the Women’s Lacrosse Championships/ @ Colby Little East Conference title for Men’s Outdoor Track and USM rolls past UMass New England Alliance New England Division III the 14th straight year, beat- Field Championships Championships ing Keene State College by Dartmouth 158 points; 1st place 12 p.m. just two points on Saturday USM fi nishes in second afternoon. The team totaled place The women’s team cap- Men’s Outdoor Track May 5 158 points to earn the win. tured a win against University Little East Conference Senior Jennifer Durham The men’s team fi nished of Massachusetts Dartmouth Championships/ Baseball and sophomore Peyton in second place at the Little in a Little East Conference New England Alliance Suffolk Dostie took home two wins East Conference Champion- match on Saturday afternoon. Championships @ USM each to pace the Huskies. ship on Saturday afternoon, With the winning score of 21- 136 points; 2nd place 1 p.m. Durham won in both the shot earning 136 points compared 18, the Huskies improve their put and discus to earn her to Rhode Island College’s overall record to 11-6 overall Baseball May 10 fi rst LEC title in her collegiate 174 points for the title. and 5-1 in conference play. USM 4 Keene St. 1 career. She threw 11.63 me- Seniors Orion Winkler and Junior Rosie Forster scored Women’s Outdoor Track ters in the shot put and 39.52 Colton Tinker and freshman a career high eight points @ Stonehill College USM 15 meters in the discus. Chris Dunn all placed fi rst from three goals and fi ve as- NEIcAAA New England Keene St. 1 Dostie took home gold in in their events. For the third sists. Senior Samantha Pur- Championships the 100-meter hurdles with a time in his collegiate career, cell had four goals and an Men’s Tennis time of 14.99 seconds while Winkler cleared 4.65 meters assist while senior Lauren Men’s Outdoor Track USM 8 also claiming fi rst in the 400 in the pole vault to capture Santo had three goals and @ Stonehill College Rhode Island Col. 1 hurdles with a time of a min- fi rst place while freshmen two assists. NEIcAAA New England ute and 5.01 seconds. Dostie Nick Wall and Ryan Turner Also scoring for the Huskies Championships also placed third in the high came in second and third re- were freshmen Sarah Pelli- Softball jump and long jump and was spectively. grinelli and Anh Nguyen and Mass.-Dartmouth 5 May 11 fourth in the triple jump. Tinker won the 10,000-me- sophomore Nicole LaPlante. USM 8 Seniors Molly Carl and ter race with a time of 33 Junior goalie Kim Vogel had Women’s Outdoor Track Caitlin Miller both had wins minutes and 37.50 seconds 11 saves to earn her 10th win Women’s Lacrosse USM 21 @ Stonehill College in the 5,000 and 10,000-me- while Dunn fi nished on top in of the season. Mass.-Dartmouth 18 NEIcAAA New England ter races. Carl ran her way to the 3,000-meter with the time The Huskies has earned a Championships fi rst in the 5,000-meter with a of 9 minutes and 58.44 sec- fi rst-round bye and will host Men’s Lacrosse time of 18 minutes and 44.90 onds. the winner of the fi rst-round USM 14 Men’s Outdoor Track seconds and also placed Senior Ryan Storey had game this Friday for the Salem St. 18 @ Stonehill College second in the 3,000-meter a season best jump of 1.98 semifi nal game in the Little NEIcAAA New England with a time of 11 minutes meters to earn him third Championships and 26.82 seconds. Miller place while freshman Tony See QUICKHITS on page 19 April 29, 2013 Sports 19

From QUICKHITS on page 18

East Conference tournament. Men’s Tennis USM sweeps Rhode Island College

The men’s team beat Rhode Island College 8-1 in a Little East Conference match on Saturday afternoon. The win improves the team’s record to 10-5 overall and 4-2 in conference play while also securing the third seed in the upcoming Little East Confer- ence tournament. All six singles players and two doubles teams won their matches while the fi rst doubles team lost in a close match 9-7. At fi rst singles, senior Adam Whitman paced the team with a 6-4, 6-0 win. The time and location of the upcoming Little East Conference match is to be announced this week. Men’s Lacrosse USM loses fourth straight game Justicia Barreiros / Free Press Staff The men’s team were un- Shauna Robert, #2, fights her way through UMass defenders on Saturday afternoon. The women’s team won 21-18. able to come home with a win, losing 18-14 against Sa- The Huskies did not qualify Senior Jesse Hutchins strikeouts and had fi ve hits while also contributing fi ve lem State University on Sat- for the six-team Little East pitched in the opening game in fi ve innings and never al- strikeouts to earn the win. urday night in a Little East Conference tournament this and only allowed one run on lowed a walk. USM put two runs in the fi rst Conference match. The loss week. seven hits and a walk while and second inning to give ends the 2013 season, fi n- also adding an RBI double. Baseball them a 4-1 lead, despite be- ishing 5-11 overall and 1-6 in Softball She also had four strikeouts ing outhit 6-5. conference play. in the win. Senior Katie Davis USM snaps three game In the second game, the Senior Kyle Baker and Huskies win in double earned her eighth and ninth losing streak Huskies were on a 18-hit at- junior Steve Ribero each header to fi nish the doubles of the season and tack that drove them to win scored three goals and re- was 2 for 4 with two RBIs. The Huskies played in a 15-1 in seven innings. The corded two assists while se- season In the second game, the double header against Keene team hammered Keene State nior Kyle Hamilton and soph- The women’s team won in Huskies had seven runs in State College on Saturday in the fi fth inning with eight omore Dan St. Peter each both double header games the bottom of the third inning afternoon, winning both runs that secured their domi- scored two goals. Senior against University of Mas- to secure a 9-0 win. Sopho- games, 4-1 and 15-1. With nant win. goalie Ryan Hatch had two sachusetts Dartmouth on more Kristen Duross, senior the wins, the Huskies end a USM will next face Bow- saves before freshman goalie Saturday afternoon with the Stephanie Stockwell and three game losing streak and doin College this Tuesday at Ryan Jurgelevich stepped scores of 8-5, 9-0. Hutchins each had an RBI. improve to 27-6 overall and 4 p.m. in Gorham. with nine saves. USM had a The two wins complete The team took advantage of 9-1 in conference play. disadvantage in shots, hav- their season record to 9-31 an error made by UMass that In the fi rst game, junior ing 34 opportunities com- overall and 4-10 in the Little helped end the game at the pitcher Logan Carman gave [email protected] pared to Salem State’s 50. East Conference. fi fth inning. Stockwell had six up just one run on six hits @theannachiu

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Community Spotlight: Campus International Relations Association Events wins student organization of the year Monday, April 29

Advising 411 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Woodbury Campus Center, Portland

Information Session for the Accelerated BS in Nursing Program for Non-Nurses 2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. 113 Masterton Hall, 71 Bedford St., Portland, Maine Tuesday, April 30

Bible Study 7:30 p.m.- 9:00 p.m Hastings Formal Lounge, Gorham campus

Tealaxation-Portland 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Women and Community Center, Woodbury Campus Center, Portland Campus

Wednesday, May 1

Classics Club Weekly Meeting 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Luther Bonney Room 241

Alex Greenlee / Multimedia Editor Multicultural Student Association The International Relations Association taught local high school students U.N. Parliamentary debate procedure in preparation Weekly Meeting for the annual Maine Model U.N. Conference at Masterton Hall in Portland on Saturday. Afterwards, they posed for a picture. 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Skyla Gordon Conference Room, Woodbury Free Press Staff is next year’s IRA president and a junior The IRA aims to participate in as many Campus Center, Portland international studies and political science community service events as possible. Each semester they sponsor a Red Cross USM’s International Relations Associa- major. Thursday, May 2 blood drive on campus. They also spon- tion has been awarded the outstanding stu- Throughout the year, they set up mock debates to prepare for annual Model U.N. sored two Responsibility to Protect semi- dent organization of the year award. Veterans Graduation Recognition Ceremony conference. In one debate on the anniver- nars. In this semester’s event, “Remem- They will be presented with their award 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. bering Rwanda: Responsibility to Protect on May 3 at the annual student involve- sary of the Iraq invasion, members debat- fi and Genocide Prevention,” a Rwandan University Events Room, 7th Floor, ment recognition gala. The purpose of the ed the rami cations of the invasion. genocide survivor spoke about his experi- Glickman Family Library, Portland award is to acknowledge students and staff The IRA concentrates on discussing ences to USM students, faculty, staff and who went above and beyond in helping the current international issues, such as the fl community members. International Relations Associations community. con ict with North Korea. “I always want to know what’s going on “We discuss everything that goes on Weekly Meeting “Each year, Student Life and the Lead- around the world. It’s a learning experi- around the world and discuss possible so- 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. ership Development Board sponsor the ence for me,” said Suad Hassan, a junior lutions. [The members] want to be a part 4th Floor Meeting Room, Student Leadership Awards. There is a social work major. of solving these crises they see,” said Mo- Glickman Library, Portland selection committee of students, staff and The IRA attends Model U.N. debates hamed. faculty that review the nominations and se- that are held all over the country each “I think it’s important that you care Friday, May 3 lect the recipients,” said Chris O’Connor, year. This past year, they attended debates about what’s happening around you. the director of student life. in New York, Washington, D.C., Chicago [We’re] talking about the most pressing 2013 Student Invovlement Recognition Gala Mohamed Mohamed, IRA president and Pennsylvania. needs in our society today. It’s about be- 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. and senior international studies and po- “At these [debates] students are as- ing an international citizen as well as an Osher Map Library and University litical science major, explained why he signed a country to represent in a commit- American citizen,” Lajoie said. believes the IRA is different from other Events Room, Glickman Family tee. Students must research the nation they The IRA believes that they have ac- student organizations. Library, USM Portland Campus are representing and the stance they take complished several goals this school year. “Starting off this year, I made it a point on the issues being debated at the confer- They attended fi ve Model UN confer- to tell our members to use this organiza- Achieve a Vision Beyond Your Sight ence,” said Eric Madore, a senior crimi- ences, instead of the usual four. They also tion to fulfi ll any goals that they have and 7:00 p.m. nology major. created an outreach subcommittee to plan to get really involved.” Abromson Community Center, Hannaford Hall, “I joined the organization after taking an more community service events for the The student group meets once a week 88 Bedford Street, USM Portland Campus international relations course. I can bring IRA, so that the group can fulfi ll their goal and has had 15 to 30 active members this my views to the table, and I value other of completing more community service year, around 10 more than last year. They Saturday, May 4 people’s opinions. We can all respectively events. were forced to move their meetings from challenge each other’s opinion and bounce “We’re a vehicle for peace, justice and the International Relations building to the Fithian Festival Concert ideas off of each other. That’s why we’re tolerance in the global community,” said library because the group had doubled in 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. such a close-knit group,” said Bonti. Lajoie. size. Corthell Concert Hall, USM Gorham Campus Dylan Lajoie, a senior political science “Our members were so willing to dedi- major, explained that the IRA accepts all cate their time to events and come to meet- views. “It’s a really great way for students Sunday, May 5 ings. It makes our organization really what to come together to not only debate inter- it is,” said Cailey Bonti about why she [email protected] national issues but to learn different world @USMFreePress Late Night a Glickman thinks the IRA received the award. Bonti views,” he said. 8:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m. Glickman Library, Portland Want your student group featured? Have a USM event for our calendar? Send us an email at [email protected]. For more events: Comments or questions? www.usm.maine.edu/events Email us at [email protected]