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THE FREE PRESS OCT 28. 2019 VOL. 51 ISSUE NO. 6

Power returns to Gorham after students told to go home Inside: Halloween-themed coloring pages - see pg. 2 Increased Student Activity Fees not received pg. 6 Anti-Racist Action Network discusses the University of Everyone pg.8 Theater Review: The Women Who Mapped the Stars pg. 12 Heart of Portland: Cookies With A Cause pg. 16 Faces of US: DJ Jon from Hot 104.7 pg. 18 Husky Hero of the Week: Lindsay Pych pg. 26 2 OCTOBER 21, 2019 | THE FREE PRESS News

Enjoy Halloween-themed coloring pages illustrated by USM artists!

See pages: 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 24 News THE FREE PRESS | OCTOBER 21, 2019 3 New Voices

THE FREE PRESS 92 BEDFORD STREET, Alyson Peabody of Maine PORTLAND, MAINE 04101 Editor-in-Chief balanced policies, since “it policy. ficials to restrict student (207) 780-4084 is well-documented the Ha- Liability is usually an speech that causes a mate- www.usmfreepress.org I want to ensure that all zelwood censorship clause excuse for content control. rial and substantial disrup- young people at the high impedes an educator’s abil- Hiring a competent publica- tion of normal school activ- EDITORIAL school and collegiate lev- ity to adequately instruct tion adviser is the best pro- ities. That standard comes el have an opportunity to and train students in profes- tection a school can have straight out of a 1969 Su- EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Alyson Peabody explore journalism in a sional journalistic values regarding libel or misin- preme Court decision, Tin- NEWS EDITOR Kate Rogers similar environment that and practices.” formation. An advisor can ker v. Des Moines, where ARTS & CULTURE EDITOR Max Lorber California and Kansas teach students about their the Court sought to create COMMUNITY EDITOR Zoe Bernardi is constructive not restric- SPORTS EDITOR Cullen McIntyre tive. With help from legal have passed laws to protect legal responsibilities and a meaningful balance be- WEB EDITOR Lydia Libby representatives and other student newspapers from distance themselves from tween the First Amendment Maine advocates for press being punished by means the content decisions made rights of students and the STAFF WRITERS Ryan Farrell, Connor Blake, Jenasa Staples, freedom, I am working to of firing the adviser, cutting by student editors. responsibility of school of- Abby Nelson, Amelia Bodge, Troy Daly, Paige Riddell, Tyler push forward New Voices the budget, replacing the New Voices does not out- ficials to maintain an effec- Tripp of Maine. editor or any other act of law the process of “prior re- tive learning environment. My goal is to ensure that intimidation by an adminis- view” by school employees. New Voices has been en- COPY EDITORS Cooper John-Trapp all young journalists at the tration, as long as it can be If advisers think it’s impor- dorsed by several national high school and collegiate linked back to the editorial tant to look over the paper organizations including the EDITORIAL BOARD: levels are legally protected content of the publication. for errors before it is pub- American Bar Association, Alyson Peabody, Dionne Smith, Cullen McIntyre, Zoe so they can practice es- There is an increasing lished, they have the ability the Journalism Education Bernardi, Lydia Libby, Kate Rogers, Max Lorber sential democratic values, need for covering local to do that. The law does not Association, the Society of leadership and ownership news as commercial news protect from typographical Professional Journalists and BUSINESS MANAGER Lucille Siegler of their words in a safe en- organizations cut staff and or factual errors that could more. DESIGN AND PHOTOGRAPHY vironment. struggle with economic cause “substantial disrup- I’ve been working with Since 1988, New Voices sustainability. Students tion.” If the errors will re- advocates for press free- DESIGN DIRECTOR has emerged as a student- are “embedded journal- ally do any meaningful dom since the beginning of powered nonpartisan grass- ists” who can offer insight harm to the school’s ability June. Frank LoMonte, the DESIGNERS Dakota Tibbetts, Elizabeth Darragh, Tristen roots movement of state- on how effectively schools to function, then the school Senior Legal Fellow for the Profenno based activists who seek are functioning internally. retains full authority to fix Student Press Law Center, to protect student press A 2009 Brookings Institu- them. has been an invaluable re- DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY Dionne Smith freedom with state laws. tion survey documents that New Voices explicitly source during this process. They include advocates in just 1.4 percent of main- protects the authority of Samantha Warren, Direc- STAFF PHOTOGRAPHERS Berkeley Elias, Matthew Swanick, Nora law, education, journal- stream media is devoted to schools to remove anything tor of Governmental Rela- Devin, Logan Hughes ism and civics who want education news. If students that is a libel risk. The best tions for the University of schools and colleges to be are not free to disclose of the New Voices laws go Maine System, said the next FACULTY more welcoming places for the shortcomings of their even further and provide, non emergency legislative FACULTY ADVISOR Dennis Gilbert student voices. The United schools, the public is un- by statute, that the speech session begins December States Supreme Court ruled likely to find out. of student journalists is not 2020. ADVERTISING in 1988 during the Hazel- High school journalists legally attributable to the We all agreed that it is wood v. Kuhlmeier case that are covering misconduct school. important to begin the con- ADVERTISING MANAGER school administrators have allegations at their institu- One might ask, “why versation now before any the right to censor student tions. Students have broken should students have the legal action can happen. To advertise, contact our Advertising Manager at journalists for “any reason- stories about an adminis- same rights as experienced Ways to become involved 207.780.4080 x3 and look at out advertising rates on our able pedagogical purpose.” trator who lied about their professionals?” in New Voices of Maine are website. We reserve the right to reject advertising. We will not This phrase is vague and qualifications to get a job, Answer: They don’t. to contact state senators and accept discriminatory ads. can be applied to any article a guidance counselor with New Voices legislation representatives to encour- that may spark controversy multiple counts of unprofes- recognizes that schools are age them to support – and Interested in working with us? in the administration or be- sional conduct and a teacher unique settings. School offi- even co-sponsor – the New yond. who was fired for allegedly cials are charged with mak- Voices Act. Encourage local Visit our website at www.usmfreepress.org for a listing of sending inappropriate texts ing sure that students have available positions or email editor@usmfreepress with a As of spring 2019, 14 media to do stories about copy of your resume and cover letter to apply directly. states have passed New to a student. a place to learn and this the movement and to edi- Voices to legally guaran- Research in 2014 by the legislation recognizes that torialize in favor of the bill The Free Press is a weekly student–run newspaper paid teed press freedom for stu- University of Kansas docu- the First Amendment rights or simply connect with New for in part with the Student Activity Fee. One copy of The dent journalists with codes ments that students who of students in school are Voices of Maine on Face- Free Press is available free of charge. Up to 10 additional protecting the rights of jour- work in newsrooms that not the same as the rights book to keep up to date. copies are available for 25 cents each at the office of The nalists in the District of Co- support press freedom re- of an individual outside of Free Press, 92 Bedford St., Portland, Maine. lumbia and Pennsylvania. port higher levels of civic school. The Society of Profes- effectiveness — the be- This legislation ensures lief that they can use their the orderly operation of Cover: Dionne Smith / Director of Photography sional Journalists stated that schools need to enact more voices to influence public schools by allowing of- 4 OCTOBER 21, 2019 | THE FREE PRESS News Power returns to Gorham after students told to go home Efforts to ensure student comfort and safety cause stress for many residents

Kate Rogers News Editor that they booked hotels as well. “In the “For a lot of us, campus is home … we decision to take students out of the dorms past, SMCC had a similar situation … pay for the security that we will have a was for the students safety and comfort. After a storm left roughly 200,000 they paid for hotel rooms for the students. safe home and be able to take care of our “We asked students who could go home to Mainers without power on Wednesday USM has a bigger budget than SMCC by basic needs. I’m distrustful that USM can go home so they would be safe and warm night, many are still without power or far. Was that option even considered?” continue to be a safe and reliable home … we could not get heat into the resi- internet service. According to the Press The anonymous student said. for me,” said the anonymous student. dence halls and we had concerns regard- Herald, on Friday there were still 32,707 At 1:30 on Friday students were told to Many students who lived close did go ing how long the batteries on the safety outages for CMP customers alone. All of go home if they could in an email sent by home, but it was a very stressful experi- systems would last,” Griffin said. They USM’s campuses were affected and class- Nancy Griffin, chief operations officer. ence even if they did have power, accord- had no idea how long the power would be es were canceled on Thursday and Friday. The dorms were closed completely at 5 ing to Jordyn Waible, a Social and Behav- out, according to David Rousseo, Interim The Gorham campus had limited power, p.m., and all students had to have what ioral Sciences major. Another resident, Vice President for Student Affairs. The and a decision was made by the emer- they wanted to take with them and be out Makenzie Thompson, was 40 minutes reason students were not let back into the gency response team to close the campus. by that time. If students were unable to away from campus when the email about dorms Friday night after the power came The power returned around 7 p.m, and leave campus, they were instructed in the closing went out. After finding some- back was so that facilities could check the campus re-opened at 9 the next morning. the email to register as soon as possible one to take her 2 hours away to her home, emergency systems according to Chris- However, this came after many students to stay on campus where they would be she learned that the power was back. “I tina Lowery, Director of Residential Life. commuted hours away or walked to their housed in Brooks campus center. Food … had a breakdown, all of the stress from According to a comment from Residen- homes where many did not even have had was offered by Sodexo to students with the school about the outage just really got tial Life on their Facebook page, there are power themselves. “This whole ordeal and without meal plans, according to to me,” Thompson said. She said that the plans in place for other incidents such as has caused me so much stress and anxiety Griffin. ordeal made her feel “like we didn’t mat- weather conditions in which students are that I’m honestly not at all relieved that According to Tori Leonard, a Music ter.” unable to go home. “We also encourage the power is back on,” said Math and Mu- Education major who lives on campus, KB Dunham, a freshman in the honors students to think about their individual sic major Devyn Adams. roughly 20 students stayed in Brooks for program took two of her fellow students emergency plans as well so they have a One student, who requested to be the night. “We were all frustrated that we to her house, which required taking buses good understanding before an emergency anonymous for personal security reasons, couldn’t go back to the dorms … although and then walking a mile. There was no happens,” they said in the comment. booked a hotel out of pocket for Friday it was a bad situation, the staff was amaz- power there, according to Dunham. “We Offices and services on the Portland night. “The idea of sleeping on the floor ing about it … they all tried their best to slept in the cold … we are all pretty up- and Lewiston campuses are all open, and and couches in Brooks made me and oth- make it a more comfortable situation for set at how this has set us back in doing events there were not canceled for the ers I know really uncomfortable … some all of us,” Leonard said. According to the our homework for the next week and at weekend. It is unclear how many students of us have past trauma that makes sleep- Residential Life facebook page, emer- how much money and time we’ve spent,” who went home have been able to easily ing around others impossible.” he said. gency shelter was offered to 80 students Dunham said. return to the now open campus. Other USM students on social media said living on campus. Griffin said in another email that the

Dionne Smith / Director of Photography Dionne Smith / Director of Photography Ayden Lamoureux and Ashlee Smith waiting for a ride off of campus with their luggage. Margaret Matte, prepared to stay in Brooks for the night. News THE FREE PRESS | OCTOBER 21, 2019 5 Portland police invest in bodycams More accountability for law enforcement demanded in this digital age Paige Riddell Staff Writer body-worn cameras for officers in Port- Post fatal force database, in the United resistance, it does not come without a land. Patrol officers already use cruiser States so far this year, seven hundred and hefty price tag. In 2017 the police sub- A new addition to Maine’s largest po- cameras, and the body cameras are uti- thirteen people have died at the hands of mitted their initial 2019 budget to the lice department has been in the works lized in conjunction with those. But Seth police. Of those roughly ten percent of city council requesting $400,000 to fund since 2017, and it affects every officer. Stoughton, a former Special Response those deaths, the police officer was wear- to purchase the equipment necessary this As of April 2018, the Poland Police De- Team officer, warns people not to view ing some form of body camera. That list includes the data storage required for all partment patrol officers, roughly 120 the cameras as a fix-all for police related includes Kyle Needham, who was shot the videos. people, are now wearing body cameras problems. and killed by police in Gorham, Maine Although students here at USM say as part of their everyday uniform. This “What worries me about body cameras less than a five-minute walk from the this new measure doesn’t make them feel program piloted in early 2017, starting is the tendency that we have to assume USM campus. The cameras are a form of safer. According to USM student Tracy with just eight officers and is now depart- that they will be a perfect tool to solve a accountability and transparency for the Stoner, the money would have been more ment-wide. The call for action developed large number of problems in a very ho- officers who are now wearing them. Al- useful to further professional develop- from the police-involved fatal shooting listic way,” Stoughton says. “And just though Frank Clark, the newly instated ment. of Chance David Baker, who was car- like a hammer, body cameras are lim- police chief in Portland, states the cam- “Ongoing professional training in rying a pellet gun on St. John Street in ited tools. They’re really good for some eras show the officers doing their jobs. communication, conflict management, Portland. Baker died within two minutes things, and they’re not going to be very “They’ve time and time again shown and safe resolution tactics may have been and thirty seconds of officers being on good for some things.” us that the officers are out there doing a better investment. I don’t feel that body the scene, and was killed by an officer Social problems such as police using what they’re supposed to be doing,” cameras make us safer, just hold the of- with over fifteen years of experience. deadly force when interacting with the Clark said. ficer more accountable,” Stoner said. This incident made people rally behind public. According to the Washington Although this program has little social This new addition to the uniform does create concerns for personal privacy when interacting with Portland Police of- ficers. According to the Portland Police Department standard operating proce- dure, the cameras go from passively re- cording, just visual no audio, to actively recording automatically. Once the officer turns on their emergency lights in their vehicle, the lock on their rifle rack, or if they are in an accident, the camera starts actively recording. There are special re- cording zones, this means the responding officer will only turn on the camera in circumstances deemed necessary. These special recording zones include schools, health care facilities, and constitution- ally protected assemblies. The only time an officer will stop re- cording when dealing with the general public is if a victim of a crime requests that the recording to end after the scene is secured, according to the Portland Po- lice Department standard operating pro- cedure. Another time is when asked ex- plicitly by a person who has a reasonable expectation of privacy, such as in their home, when there is no warrant. The re- cording captured on police cameras is kept for 210 days unless the district attor- ney’s office flags the flies for an ongoing investigation or needed for prosecution. One of the major concerns is that the re- cords are available to the public through the Freedom of Access Act. Portland Po- lice in the operating procedure states that this will be on a case by case basis, but will be released by the attorney’s office for a fee. Matthew Swanick / Staff Photographer A Portland police car with a camera attached 6 OCTOBER 21, 2019 | THE FREE PRESS News Increased Student Activity Fees not received Administration error results in less money for student organizations Jenasa Staples Staff Writer versity, then this mistake directly affects have the fees put on the fall student se- payment will increase $42, if you are en- you.” mester.” Administration has made a com- rolled in 6 to 11 credit hours then your In the spring it was discussed, voted David Roussel, Interim Vice Presi- mitment to implement the correct student student activity payment will increase on, and approved by the Board of Trust- dent for Student Affairs, says that the activity fee for the 2020 spring semester. to $36, and if you are enrolled in 12 or ees to increase student activity fees start- reason the student activity fee was not There are a couple reasons students more credits then you were student activ- ing Fall 2019 but it did not happen. If increased this fall is because of a lack of wanted to increase activity funds. One ity payment will increase $50. you are a USM student, you are impacted communication throughout the summer reason is to support clubs and organi- Holderith says, “What I would like by this error. which resulted in the increase not being zations as well as student government to emphasize is that there is no finger Alex Holderith, Student Senate Chair, added to student bills. The error was then and senate initiatives. The other reason, pointing going on here. USM has been when asked who is impacted by the lack discovered by administration in August Roussel explains, is that it has been over very up-front and honest with us about of fee increase for student activities says, after bills were sent out. “We needed to 10 years since the student activity fee has this mistake, and they have been very “It’s every student who attends this Uni- enter the new fees into the system so they been increased and USM’s activity fee forthcoming in helping us understand versity. Not only do students not get to would be calculated correctly on student was one of the lowest in the system. and solve this problem. Everybody is up- enjoy the awesome list of immediate im- bills and that did not happen.” Roussel Holderith backs Roussel’s statement set that this mistake was made, but we provements, events, and activities we had says that when the error was discovered saying, “Our fee was one of the lowest in are not interested in getting hung up on planned, but we are also now delayed in administration notified student body the entire system and we saw the poten- who’s to blame. The best way to see any rolling out almost all of our much bigger, government and took responsibility for tial for dramatically enhancing the expe- issue resolved, whether it be in business long term initiatives. If you’re a student the error. He emphasizes this error was in rience of students on campus.” or student government or politics, is for with a child, a student who can’t afford no way student leader’s fault. “The error Each individual student’s activity fee both involved parties to be reasonable books, a student who wants to get in- was made by administration and was not increase on their semester bill depends and work together for the common good. volved on campus, a student who wants made in any way, shape or form by our on how many credits they are taking. If That’s exactly what we’re trying to do.” to see and experience Maine, or a student student leaders. They followed the pro- you are a USM student enrolled in 1 to who just wants USM to be a better Uni- cess. It was an institutional error to not 5 credit hours, your student activity fee Where are your student fees going? Why students have to pay fees for services they may not even use Abigail Nelson Staff Writer and a transportation fee. These are fees events offered by the health and coun- graduate in-state commuter student and applied to an undergraduate students seling services here at USM. Lisa Be- an undergraduate out-of-state student College is not cheap. The cost of at- bill, however there are different fees for langer, the director of health services at living on campus taking 12 credit hours tending a public four-year university, certain programs and graduate students. USM explained some examples of health each the same amount of $582 in fees. like USM, averages around $10,000 They are all listed on the tuition and and counseling services that include up An undergraduate student taking 12 and $25,000 a year according to Sarah fees page where a brief description reads to 12 counseling visits, food clinics, on credit hours at the University of Maine in Goldy-Brown and Student Debt Relief. what services each cover. campus activities and programming like Orono, for example, pays $1,219 in fees There are several factors that go into The transportation fee, for instance, panel presenters, and services at the each year according to the University of these prices, such as the number of credit is for students on the Portland/Gorham ROCC. Although several students won’t Maine financial page. hours being earned, if the student is an campuses only. It pays for parking privi- use these exact services, they might be Every school is unique in its provision in-state resident or not, and any finan- leges, emergency phones, parking lot and affected indirectly by the events or out- of services to its students. Where USM cial aid they receive. Along with those sidewalk maintenance, snow removal reach programs hosted by the health and has two campuses it needs to charge factors, students pay fees that cover or and other transportation related projects, counseling services. Therefore, instead a transportation fee whereas a smaller reduce the cost of services provided by like the busing between campuses. Stu- of students paying for only the services school may not. USM provides numer- the school. The amount a student pays dents at the LAC have a separate fee that they use, all students pay a general fee ous health and counseling services and for fees can vary. USM policy states that they pay for similar services. This fee’s to support the program according to Be- therefore may charge a higher fee than these fees are mandatory for each student price varies on the amount of credit hours langer. other schools, if those schools charge to pay, however, not every student will being taken by a student and ranges from These are only two examples of the any at all. Whether students will directly use all the services that these fees fund. $55 to $110, according to the tuition and several fees that USM undergraduate benefit from the services these fees fund At USM there are various fees that are$ fees page on the USM website. Each se- students pay each year. Other schools in or not, it is important for students to un- included in the yearly bill on top of the mester, every student will pay this fee, the state of Maine have similar fees to derstand what these fees are, what their tuition, which can be found on the USM whether they use these services or not. USM, like a basic unified fee that funds money is going towards at the end of the website under student financial services. Another fee students have to pay but random expenses not covered by tuition day, and why they matter. A few of these fees include a unified fee, may not directly use all of its services is or a student health fee. The prices for student activity fee, student health fee, the student health fee. This is a broad fee these fees vary depending on the school that covers several different services and as well. USM charges both an under- News THE FREE PRESS | OCTOBER 21, 2019 7

Administration error results in less money for student organizations

Where are your student fees going?

graduate in-state commuter student and an undergraduate out-of-state student living on campus taking 12 credit hours each the same amount of $582 in fees. An undergraduate student taking 12 credit hours at the University of Maine in Orono, for example, pays $1,219 in fees each year according to the University of Maine financial page. Every school is unique in its provision of services to its students. Where USM has two campuses it needs to charge a transportation fee whereas a smaller school may not. USM provides numer- ous health and counseling services and therefore may charge a higher fee than other schools, if those schools charge any at all. Whether students will directly benefit from the services these fees fund or not, it is important for students to un- derstand what these fees are, what their money is going towards at the end of the day, and why they matter.

Illustration courtesy of USM student artist Tristen Profenno 8 OCTOBER 21, 2019 | THE FREE PRESS News Anti-Racist Action Network discusses the University of Everyone Students share areas of improvement to combat racial discrimination on campus

Alyson Peabody Editor-in-Chief a lack of support at the University. They this goal, misconstruing it as an attack on To understand if and how issues of eq- said many students of color “have given white people,” Cummings wrote. “I sin- uity and inclusion are integrated in each up with leadership positions… they’ve cerely hope that over the course of your academic program, the Provost will be Lillian Lema Staff Writer given up and just go to school and do their time here, as we engage together in our working in partnership with faculty to school work.” common read and discuss these issues support curriculum reviews of every pro- At this meeting, a social work student openly and honestly, you will all see our gram. I expect that programs like Social At an Oct 8 public forum sponsored by said that her senior classmates didn’t work to become anti-racist as not an at- Work and our Masters in Policy, Planning the Anti-Racist Action Network, members know what gentrification meant. Accord- tack at all. It is not about casting blame; it and Management can serve as models for of the USM community came together to ing to the Merriam-Webster’s dictionary, is about growing as individuals and mani- other programs. discuss how the University of Everyone gentrification is the process of repairing festing it into action.” could improve for students of color. The and rebuilding homes/businesses in a de- How to be an Antiracist by Ibram X Commitment Three: We will Anti-Racist Action Network made up of teriorating area (such as an urban neigh- Kendi is USM’s common read available in invest in positions that focus undergrads, grads and Ph.D candidates in borhood) following an influx of middle- the campus libraries. Kendi wrote, “This various programs met in Luther Bonney class or affluent people. This influx and book is ultimately about the basic struggle on issues of equity and inclu- on the Portland Campus. Twelve USM students attended, sharing sion. their thoughts on how to make students of “I sincerely hope that over the course of your time We are in the final stages of the search color feel more welcome on campus. All process for a Director of Intercultural Stu- students in attendance and who are quoted here, as we engage together in our common read and dent Engagement, with the three finalists have chosen to remain anonymous due to discuss these issues openly and honestly, you will all making campus visits this week. personal safety reasons. Based on a recommendation that came During the meeting, they listed thirteen see our work to become anti-racist as not an attack at out of an IDAC retreat, we are also in areas for improvement: the process of creating a leadership posi- 1. After the flooding in Woodbury, the all.” tion focused on Diversity, Inclusion and multicultural center was not prioritized or - President Glenn Cummings Equity. The position profile is now be- re-organized. This was the only safe space ing built in collaboration with IDAC and community stakeholders, and we antici- for students of color to congregate. transition often results in the displacement we’re in, the struggle to be fully human, 2. There is a lack of staffing in the mul- pate launching a search for this position of earlier, usually poorer residents. A stu- and to see that others are fully human.” in January. ticultural center. dent of color in her class said, “no offense President Cummings wrote in the Sept. 3. The wall that used to separate the to those who don’t know what gentrifica- 30 Monday Missive, “My sincere thanks Commitment Four: We will multicultural center from the room next to tion means, but we are seniors in social to those of you who responded to my com- increase investment in learn- it was torn down and never replaced. work. How do we not know what gentri- munication last week outlining our initial 4. The university has failed to create a ing, training and development. fication is?” five university commitments with respect A number of initiatives are currently safe place for people of color. The social work student said her de- to our new goal 10 on Equity, Inclusion 5. Students of color have given up lead- underway, including: continued grants partment has failed her and her fellow and Justice… IDAC particularly will play for attendance at the Racial Equity Insti- ership roles due to how marginalized and classmates. a key role in its development. Already a oppressed they feel at USM. tute; an expansion of the Academic Chair Another student at the meeting told the subcommittee of IDAC is preparing a Development series; Breaking Barriers: 6. Course curriculum has a consistent group that when she was taking a music draft of Commitment 2 (curriculum re- colonial theme throughout USM disci- Equity & Inclusivity in Advising Prac- course, the professor discussed the rap view) for discussion at our next meeting.” tices for our Academic Advisors; and for plines. group N.W.A. The teacher felt the need to President Cummings sent an email to 7. There is failure to make a space for our search committees Strategizing the say the N word, which left the student in the USM community on September 27 Search/Safeguarding against Bias train- Native American students and to meet complete shock and discomfort. The stu- outlining the commitments to the univer- their needs. dent claims that “nothing was done” on sity’s tenth goal on equity and justice. His ing. 8. Departments are failing their students the matter. outline is as follows: Commitment Five: We will by not teaching racial issues. Another thing that was brought up in 9. There is no evidence of repercussions the meeting was that there is no system of Commitment One: We will engage in a university-wide for racial statements in the classroom or accountability. Students felt that there is undertake a university-wide Common Read that focuses on microaggression. no place to report incidents that is clear 10. There is a lack of cultural sensitiv- Climate Survey. issues of equity and justice. and known. After working with the Intercultural and ity for incoming students in their required Students can file bias reports through For the first time in our history, USM courses. Diversity Advisory Council (IDAC) to de- will engage our community of faculty, the Student Diversity Center online. termine the scope of this work, we plan to 11. Students of color shouldn’t have to In President Cumming’s Monday Mis- staff and students in a Common Read, advocate for themselves or educate white put out a Request for Proposals (RFP) by How to be an Antiracist by Ibram X Kendi sive released Tuesday Oct 15, he said the end of October to select an organiza- people on racial matters. that the tenth goal regarding diversity is President Cummings concluded the 12. Students do not feel support when tion to conduct the Climate Survey. The commitment points by thanking IDAC about “creating a more just, equitable and survey will be conducted this academic reporting incidents to faculty and staff on anti-racist society.” He went on to write co-chair Samantha Frisk, interim Co-chair racial matters that anonymous faxes and emails were year. Provost Uzzi, members of IDAC and Reza 13. Students fear academic retaliation. received last week by faculty and staff Commitment Two: We will Jalali, USM’s Special Advisor on Equity If they stand up to a professor, they fear with the repeated statement “It’s OK to be and Inclusion for their help. He thanked that they might jeopardize their grade. White.” undertake a full curriculum concerned community members for their “I realize some may feel threatened by input, as well. A student at the meeting said they feel review. News THE FREE PRESS | OCTOBER 21, 2019 9

Illustration courtesy of USM student artist Olivia Dyer 10 OCTOBER 21, 2019 | THE FREE PRESS Arts&Culture Work-study employees assist art gallery exhibition Students gaining professional art installation experience

Max Lorber ees assist with most tasks required to operate Arts and Culture Editor the Art Gallery, from artwork installation for exhibitions to embellishing the entrance Work-study employees Liz Trumbley and of a reception with gleaming white paper Donna Blackwell huddled together with bags. For this show, the paintings and sculp- a box of matches on the walkway leading tures were chosen by guest curator Joanna to the USM Art Gallery in Gorham. They Fink, director of Alpha Gallery in Boston, were lighting tiny candles and placing them and delivered to Eyler and her team. Then into the glowing white paper bags that lined work-study students assisted Eyler in decid- the path. As the evening darkened, the light ing how the show was to be arranged. from the candles began to radiate. “Usually we group the pieces and look The opening reception of Contemporary at what artwork looks good together, to see Responses to Modernism: A New England what will go on the same wall,” Trumbley Perspective was held at the Art Gallery on said while taking a break from making prep- October 10th. Trumbley, Blackwell, Ol- arations for the opening reception. ivia Dyer and several other USM students Olivia Dyer, another work-study em- were integral to the installation of this art ployee who attended the reception, said, show. The exhibition presents a collection “The major thing I did was help hang the of paintings and sculptures created by es- artwork.” tablished contemporary artists from New Gyorgy Kepes’ non-figurative painting, England who have been influenced by the with a vibrant yellow coloration passing modernist art movement. over a series of shapes and fading into a “I couldn’t do it without them,” said Car- metallic grey, hung next to an abstract piece olyn Eyler, USM Art Gallery’s Director of by Gideon Bok of his own art studio. Two Logan Hughes / Staff Photographer Exhibitions and Programs, when referring different styles and color palettes that were Exhibition at USM Art Gallery to the work-study students who assist her tactfully chosen to aesthetically comple- exhibition, the work-study students hung for the exhibition. The coat of paint on the with art exhibitions such as these. ment each other. the artwork and oversaw the delivery and sculpture was changed from black to brown According to Eyler, her student employ- After deciding the arrangement of the installment of the sculptures. One of the by the work-study students so that the color- final jobs for Trumbley and Blackwell was ing of the piece did not clash the white sur- pasting a statement written about the exhibi- roundings, according to Blackwell. tion by the curator to a wall that guards the When asked if her work-study position entrance to the main gallery room. was an important aspect to her education, “I couldn’t do it without them.”

- Carolyn Eyler USM Art Gallery’s Director of Exhibitions and Programs

Trumbley and Blackwell said the bronze Blackwell said, “It’s like an internship. sculpture by Jim Ritchie, titled “Figure You’re working and learning skills, while Turning Right”, was the most challenging also making money.” piece of artwork to install. Upon delivery, The Art Gallery on USM’s Gorham cam- it was set into a heavy concrete base. Ey- pus is displaying Contemporary Responses ler and her work-study team had to remove to Modernism: A New England Perspective Director of Photographery Dionne Smith / this sculpture from the concrete and set it until December 8th. Donna Blackwell (left) and Liz Trumbley (right) at USM Art Gallery reception up on a pedestal so that it was presentable Arts & Culture THE FREE PRESS | OCTOBER 21, 2019 11

Logan Hughes / Staff Photographer Exhibition at USM Art Gallery

Illustration courtesy of USM student artist Tristen Profenno 12 OCTOBER 21, 2019 | THE FREE PRESS Arts & Culture Theater Review: The Women Who Mapped the Stars and Redman, there is not a memorable Cody Alexander Curtis performance executed by the rest of the Staff Writer “I, as a young actor, got cast with a lot of cast. This is a shame, considering this story is about women society should care The University of Southern Maine’s about and cheer for. For a story involv- theater department continues telling men in my high school productions, so I ing women so deeply passionate about powerful and inspirational stories with the sciences they discuss, there was little “The Women Who Mapped the Stars”. passion in the voices of the other three This production is directed by Sara Val- thought a cast of all women would challenge women on stage. entine, written by Joyce Van Dyke and “The Women Who Mapped the Stars” Starring Campbell Gibson, Halsey Red- me in a way I hadn’t been before.” has one powerful thing going for it. This man, Jackie Condon, Alyssa Pearl-Ross show creates excitement for USM’s next and Meg Mayfield. While the production -Halsey Redman, actress in “The theatrical production: “The Love of The was a step back from the University’s Women Who Mapped the Stars” Nightingale” (Nov. 15-24) and the stu- previous production “Fortune”, it never- dent run production “Of Mice and Men” theless accomplished the goal of provid- I hadn’t been before.” inspired playwrights and screenwriters. (Oct. 25-27). While there were some ma- ing a story about some of history’s most The story of “The Women Who Mapped Joyce Van Dyke is a brilliant playwright jor flaws in this show, there were slightly important women. These same women the Stars” is something not many people and has provided the world with an in- more positives. In some ways this show not only paved the way for today’s pro- know about. Very much like Alan Turing spired work. reflects who people truly are. Not every fessional astronomers, but also anybody before them, these women suffered in While the production crew created show will be perfect, just like not every wishing to study the stars and planets in silence and it is only recently that their magic on stage, Van Dyke wrote a beau- person will be perfect, but it is up to the this modern age. work has been awarded and recognized tiful piece of storytelling and although audience to decide if these things bother Cecilia Payne (Gibson) is a bright for how important it is. In the world of Gibson and Redman wonderfully car- them and whether they are willing to and hopeful Cambridge student. Her remakes, reboots and adaptations, it can ried that story, the same cannot be said give that person or theater company a only dream is to create a theory that will be difficult to find original work from for the rest of the show. Besides Gibson second chance. change the course of history and bring more knowledge to the world. Her best hope of accomplishing this daunting task is to look at the women that came before her. These women were William- ina Fleming (Condon), Henrietta Leavitt (Redman), Antonia Maury ( Pearl-Ross) and Annie Jump Cannon (Mayfield). They all worked diligently with little pay, under the walls of Harvard, and pro- vided Payne with the research and fiery dedication for her own work. Behind ev- ery great man is a great woman and this play certainly embodies that phrase. Praise has to be given to the produc- tion crew behind the curtain. From a technical standpoint “The Women Who Mapped the Stars” is flawless. The music cues, scenery and every prop used were breathtaking. The set is built to look and feel as if the audience itself is with these women inside the Harvard planetarium. The back wall is used as a projector for equations, stars and a view of our galaxy. This may have annoyed other spectators, but for myself it made the experience all the more engrossing. The performances by Gibson as Ce- cilia Payne and Redman as Henrietta Leavitt demonstrate a potential for great- ness. Both women showed a certain in- nocence and honesty. Gibson’s energy in particular was infectious, and made the audience curious how the story would progress. “I became interested in the script when I had the chance to read it last spring,” Redman said, “I, as a young ac- tor, got cast with a lot of men in my high Logan Hughes / Staff Photographer school productions, so I thought a cast of “The Women Who Mapped The Stars” theater production at Russell Hall, Gorham all women would challenge me in a way Arts & Culture THE FREE PRESS | OCTOBER 21, 2019 13

Illustration courtesy of USM student artist Lace Scott 14 OCTOBER 21, 2019 | THE FREE PRESS Arts & Culture Artist of the Week: Olivia Dyer Student discovers passion for painting and illustration

India Evans our National Art Honor Society, we had flowing nature of flowers.” paintings.” Staff Writer to choose a refinish old furniture with This class helped her grow as an artist For many of her other paintings, she our own famous works. I decided to pick and as a person. “The AP art class de- draws inspiration from “Camp on Eagle Olivia Dyer has always liked to paint, “The Jungle” with floral life and entan- veloped my confidence as an artist and Lake,” one of her favorite art pieces. even when she was little. Growing up, art gled plants. I enjoyed creating this piece I discovered that painting flowers was a “From the flowers that grow on the bank was always with her. Her mother went to because I love vibrant colors and the free- strength where I can incorporate in all my by the lake to the leaves that fall from the school for illustration and is even cur- trees, these natural subjects that I choose rently studying to become an art teacher. to focus my artwork on lend themselves Olivia knows that her passion is art and “These natural subjects that I into more experimental works that I use that it will always be a part of her. color to convey the emotions of what I’m Olivia is a freshman at USM, but last seeing. I further explored the experimen- year she took an AP Drawing class that choose to focus my artwork on lend tal, less structured side of art in my AP helped shape her to be the artist that she concentration of florals and color splash- is now. It was her most intense art class to themselves into more experimental es that were centered around the idea of date because the goal was to create an art growth.” piece a week. It challenged her to do dif- works that I use color to convey the Olivia uses flowers in her art because ferent styles of art, even though they were it can relate to real life. “Flowers start by not her favorite. emotions of what I’m seeing. ” being confined beneath the soil but then For the twelve weeks of class, she they overcome and they burst through completed one painting a week that were - Olivia Dyer and climb to their most beautiful form. focused on a single theme, which was USM ‘23 People are like flowers. We all overcome difficult for her. One painting resembled struggles in our lives and we are beautiful Henri Rousseau’s “The Jungle” piece. “In for it.”

Berkeley Elias/ Staff Photographer Olivia Dyer displaying her work Arts & Culture THE FREE PRESS | OCTOBER 21, 2019 15

Student discovers passion for painting and illustration

Illustration courtesy of USM student artist Elizabeth Darragh 16 OCTOBER 21, 2019 | THE FREE PRESS Arts & Culture Heart of Portland: Cookies With A Cause Local Baker Donates to Immigrant Community Tyler Tripp frequently. Staff Writer “There were only a couple hundred volunteers to liter- ally thousands of refugees. I would come home at the end “Portland is a little city, but it certainly packs a punch”, of the day feeling discouraged that I didn’t help enough Katherine Slevin said with a smile. The same could be said people. It changed my life and the trajectory of it.” about Slevin and her small business startup, The C. Love When Slevin came back after months of volunteer work Cookie Project. in Greece, she decided that she would do what she could The C. Love Cookie Project is a Portland, Maine-based to help people struggling and suffering in her own com- company that was incorporated in 2017 with the goal of munity. providing aid to the immigrant community that now calls “Having had that experience in Greece, I knew that I had Portlandhome. It donates 21 percent of its sales to three lo- to do something to help in a more organized way than just cal charities in three different stages, according to Slevin. donating money to immigrants and internationals.” In 2018, her cookies began popping up all over Portland. Slevin realized that she could use her skill set to bring Slevin is a classically trained pastry chef who has people together through one common bond…cookies. worked all over the world, as well as Portland. “I have had “I’m a simple person, and cookies are approachable,” she extensive baking and pastry training throughout my entire said “Every culture has their own type of cookie and they career. I have worked in incredible kitchens and under cross cultural boundaries; they cross age boundaries. My some amazing chefs, like Standard Baking Co.” almost 80-year-old father loves them just as my 3-year-old However,, Slevin put her life on hold in 2016 to pursue a niece loves them.” cause that was bigger than herself. Slevin would not stop at just making cookies and sell- She moved to the island of Lesvos to volunteer at the ing them to the community. She decided to bring the com- Moria refugee camp during the Syrian refugee crisis to munity into her kitchen by instructing baking and pastry help displaced people start a new life in a foreign country. classes. “I was like, I need to go. It was very, very crowded, with “The goal is to make people feel welcome. Kitchens are thousands of refugees coming to Moria. It was extremely such a welcoming space,” she said. “When you are at a difficult.” According to Slevin, she was tasked with cloth- gathering at someone’s house, everyone always seems to ing distribution for the entire camp, and quickly became be hanging out in and around the kitchen whether there one of the lead volunteers, meeting with representatives of is a beautiful dining room or living room. That idea, with humanitarian aid organizations and the Greek government people coming from all over the world, especially many

Nora Devin / Staff Photographer Katherine Slevin, founder C.Love Cookie Project women, that is their comfortable place. I want that to be the feel; make people feel welcome no matter what, where they come from, whether or not they speak English or not…that’s it.” Slevin brings a variety of different cookies to the table and is not shy about the rich ingredients that she uses in her product line. “I’m obsessed with butter,” chuckled Slevin. “People who don’t even know me come up to me and say ‘someday your gravestone will say, this woman loves but- ter’.” She paused. “Yeah I want that.” Her trademark cookie is the classic chocolate chip, but her flavors also include a line of “Dude” cookies, inspired by snickerdoodles. “I get bored with cinnamon, so I de- cided to come up with a line of some of my favorite flavors like Coffee, Lavender, Nutmeg, and Vanilla,” said Slevin. Slevin is most proud of her “Dope” cookie. It is an hom- age to a list of positive affirmations and reflections that she wrote in a journal while in Greece, which Slevin refers to as “The Dope and Nope List”. Also keep an eye out for her new Summit cookie with dark chocolate and dried cher- ries. Slevin said she has high hopes for her business’ mission, and faith in the consumers who purchase her cookies regu- larly. “As long as a business is honest about their cause, Nora Devin / Staff Photographer I think it is a really important movement and shows that C. Love cookie people in our generation actually do [care],” said Slevin. Arts & Culture THE FREE PRESS | OCTOBER 21, 2019 17 A&C Listings

Monday, October 21 11AM-1PM Rock Painting with the ROCC Outside Community Gardens Joker University of Southern Maine A new take on the clown prince of crime Portland Campus

Ryan Farrell Tuesday, October 22 Staff Writer 3PM-6PM Wednesday, October 23 For the first time, DC releases a film solely focused on the infamous comic book villain Joker, directed by Todd 11AM-2PM Philips. Although the film’s content has stirred controver- Laurie Rogers Vocal Workshop sy regarding its subject matter, it has been met with criti- Corthell Concert Hall cal and financial success nonetheless. Joaquin Phoenix’s Gorham Campus dominating performance is disturbingly profound and por- trays the iconic character in a unique light. University of Southern Maine Joker portrays an origin story that is independent from Free, open to the public its comic counterpart. Gotham City in the 1980’s is rid- dled with poverty, protest and crime. Aspiring comedian Wednesday, October 23 Arthur Fleck (Joaquin Phoenix) is a broken man that struggles both mentally and financially. These hardships 7PM-9PM have caused most of society to reject him. After a lengthy Lecture: Two Maine Artists will each talk downward spiral of crime and betrayal, his villainous alter about their work, Richard Reitz Smith and ego is born. Karin Spitfire Phoenix’s talents allow him to disappear into the role. A particularly powerful aspect of his performance is his Glickman Family Library ability to express multiple emotions at once. A trait of the University Events Room, 7th Floor character is that a previous brain injury causes Fleck to University of Southern Maine Portland Campus Nora Devin / Staff Photographer laugh uncontrollably when he’s nervous, landing him in Free, open to the public a variety of situations. It’s incredibly unique to see an ac- Katherine Slevin, founder C.Love Cookie Project tor portray multiple emotions, especially when trying to mirror a mental disability. The Joker is further explored Thursday, October 24 through a variety of dark transformations, which under- 5PM-7:30PM score Phoenix’s range as an actor. Ervin Staub: Libra Scholar Talk and Film Phoenix’s portrayal of the Joker is incredibly different from past cinematic interpretations. Since the villain stems Event from the Batman comics, the storylines usually focus on Cohen Center the two facing off. However, it’s difficult to picture Phoe- Courtousy of IMBD.com Osher Map Library nix in that position since he can barely complete everyday University of Southern Maine Portland Campus tasks. Because he starts in this state, it makes his overall creative liberties. For example, Joker uses a dark ambi- transformation more impactful. ent score and features a soundtrack with famous singers Free, open to the public Another memorable performance came from Robert De- such as Nat King Cole and Frank Sinatra. Their songs are Niro as television celebrity Murray Franklin. Similarly to mainly used to express juxtaposition and insanity and it’s Friday, October 25 Phoenix, DeNiro also disappears into his character. Frank- incredibly effective. This specific choice constantly re- 12PM-1PM lin hosts a late night comedy show and functions as Arthur minds the viewer that the story is grounded in the past. Fleck’s central inspiration. Although DeNiro’s role is only Another unique detail that differentiates Joker from the Lunchtime Gallery Tour of “Mapping the briefly featured, it’s unique to see this actor take on such superhero genre is that the scale of the story is small. In Classroom” a part. general, superhero films usually center around a world Osher Map Library & Smith Center for Carto- The story itself is placed in a meek version of Gotham altering event; the scale of the event reflects the genre’s City; its politics are scattered throughout the film and are extravagant nature. The story in Joker is grounded in graphic Education directly linked to the main character. The most prevalent Gotham City and although the city experiences chaos, it Glickman Family Library social issue is the divide between the rich and the poor; never reaches a catastrophic level. The character study of University of Southern Maine Portland Campus the rich enjoy luxuries while the poor are left to fend for Fleck is the film’s focus so it doesn’t use grand events to Free, open to the public themselves. Public workers are on strike, which causes the distract the viewer. city to deteriorate. Joker places Fleck in immense poverty, Joker is currently showing in theatres. Want to submit an event? subjecting him to the worst of what society has to offer. Todd Philips’ direction allowed the film to take many [email protected] 18 OCTOBER 21, 2019 | THE FREE PRESS USM Community Page Faces of US: DJ Jon from Hot 104.7 DJ from local hip hop station gets into the K-pop scene Lillian Lema in 2001, created 80’s Night at Bubba’s about Staff Writer 15 years ago, was the music director at WRED from 2001 to 2009, worked at The Studio The k-pop scene, a genre of music that orig- Portland, helped master and mix the New inates from South Korea, is on the rise and Hot Boyz debut album. Nowadays, Jon is one of 104.7’s DJ Jon has been riding the wave. This the DJs at southern Maine’s local hip hop sta- music genre consists of a mixture of pop, rock, tion, Hot 104.7. hip hop, R&B, and electronic sounds. USM alumnus DJ Jon has been trying to “I learned a lot about create a community for people who like k-pop in Maine through his social media accounts, communicating well with K-PopMaine, and dance events, K-Pop Dance others verbally and also Party. “I see the potential in k-pop to be a huge thing here in Maine” Jon said. about media production During his time at USM, Jon learned the at WMPG and the media basics of how a radio station operates techni- cally through WMPG. As a communication studies facility, which major, he was able to take some of the lessons he learned and apply them to his career. “I was a new thing then.” learned a lot about communicating well with - DJ Jon others verbally and also about media produc- tion at WMPG and the media studies facility, which was a new thing then” Jon said. When introduced to k-pop, Jon was hooked Dionne Smith / Director of Photography While in Portland, Jon has had the pleasure by the sound and dancing. He describes his DJ Jon on-air at Maine hip hop station, Hot 104.7 of being a DJ almost everywhere in the Old introduction to k-pop “like finding a ton of Port. He used to DJ at Zootz, before it closed music albums that he loves, but hadn’t heard of yet… the music is that good, if not better,” put it online and it got a modest amount of lis- Growing up, Jon was fascinated with hip tens,” Jon said. “I started to build on that and hop and listened to Big Daddy Kane, Rakim, then I created another one and now I’m up to EPMD, Run DMC, etc. In regards to k-pop, my 18th mixtape.” he sees similarities in the beats of these two Intrigued with the k-pop scene and its influ- genres. “I was more drawn to the hip hop and ences of old school hip hop and R&B, DJ Jon R&B sound of k-pop,” said Jon. “The music knew he had to create a place for fans to enjoy is derivative from hip hop... the musicality the music. This past April, Jon hosted and DJ sounds like the hip hop and r&b that I grew up the first ever K-Pop Dance Party at Empire. “I listening to in the 80’s and 90’s… whoever is was able to get 100 people to show up… they producing k-pop is listening to the same stuff I were dancing and cheering… they were lov- was listening to… a bunch of these producers ing it,” Jon said. are influenced by a lot of Teddy Riley, a lot of In the summer the dance party moved to Baby Face and a lot of classic R&B, which is the Portland House of Music and took place all of the stuff I love,” Jon said. every other Tuesday. Jon played his mixtapes “They figured a different thing out with hip and even had a local dance crew, Krush Dance hop… they are using the instrumentation of Krew, perform. hip hop, which is hard core, and using cutesy Although summer is over and so is the singing,” Jon explains. “They are using that K-Pop Dance Party at PHOM, it still hasn’t juxtaposition…that contrast of something in- stopped Jon from creating more mixtapes for nocent and cutesy, but then accompanying it fans. Currently, Jon is working on his 19th k- with a beat that’s hard core.” pop mix-tape. “K-pop is like a breath of fresh Back in March, Jon created his first k-pop air in the ominous times we live in,” Jon said. mixtape, which he shared with friends and For more information on K-popMaine and Dionne Smith / Director of Photography online at Kpopmaine.com. “I started the first DJ Jon’s mixtapes go to Kpopmaine.com or mixtape and played it for people and they go to any social media platform @kpopmaine. DJ Jon hard at work mixing using VoxPro software and control panel were like ‘this is really awesome’ and then I THE FREE PRESS | OCTOBER 21, 2019 19

Faces of US: DJ Jon from Hot 104.7 DJ from local hip hop station gets into the K-pop scene

Dionne Smith / Director of Photography 20 OCTOBER 21, 2019 | THE FREE PRESS Frankie Moon releases third album Local band and student professionally produce album Zoe Bernardi Community Editor

Micheal Spaulding, also known as the musician Frankie Moon recently released his third album with his band the Dave Mathewses Band. Their album, “The Dark Side of Frankie Moon,” is unlike any of his previous work. It was professional created, mixed and mastered. Spaulding held a re- lease party at Sun Tiki studios in Portland the day after the album released, on Sep- tember 28, 2019. Spaulding is a theater major at USM with a concentration in technical and design. He is currently finishing up his last semester and hopes to graduate in May. Frankie Moon and Dave Mathewses Band is made up of four people: a singer, drums, bass and guitar. Spaulding is the singer. Todd Casper is on drums. Casper and Spaulding met through the guitar play- er Stanley Beck when Spaulding worked with Casper’s and Beck’s band “Adulting.” The bassist and and harmony is Domi- nic Fazio, who is a hometown friend of Spaulding from Madison, ME. The band has been playing at Sun Tiki studios since it opened over 2 year ago. Spaulding is good friends with the owner and wanted to have the release party there. He liked how intimate the stage was to the audience. “I couldn’t see myself playing anywhere else where I was further away from the people,” he said. The band released the album the day before the party. “I wanted to have people Zoe Bernardi / Community Editor hear the music before the show,” Spauld- ing said. Frankie Moon & Dave Mathewses Band playing their album release party at Sun Tiki Studios When explaining the writing process for the album, Spaulding said that it took 5 years to write and finish this album. Track fixed volumes and all parts of the song, all son was good at making the music sound 15 (out of 17 songs) was written during his of the lyrics and instruments are even in has good as it could be, “have a team that senior year of high school. This album is volume and sound uniform. This is needed wants to make a good album and it just sort also Spaulding first that he has done all by because naturally the bass is louder than of happened” himself and produced at a professional re- the vocals. When it comes to mastering, “I play how I feel, I Majority of the songs on the album are cording studio. The first two albums were Spaulding said fine tuning an album after created by Spaulding. “I play how I feel, I made without help in previous years. His mixing it is “the icing on the cake.” am always thinking am always thinking about lyrics and chords first album is called “College Debt,” this This entire process of recording took 3 and playing guitar,” he said. can be found on Bandcamp exclusively, months. It took 6 months to perfect all lyr- He prefers to make music alone, finding and has 11 songs. The second is called ics and instruments, then five days in the about lyrics and chords that resonated with him and try to “Songs about Space” and can be found ev- studio. Mixing took two days and master- work around it and finding other pieces. erywhere online, and was made a year after ing was a couple more. The album has a The release party was a way to connect “College Debt.” total of 17 songs. chords and playing the band with fellow friends, family and This album was recorded in Acadia re- Originally, he wanted 23 songs and for other local artists. Sun Tiki was an intimate cording in Portland with help from Todd it to be a mix of both electric and acoustic guitar.” place to do so. Over 50 people were in at- Hutchison, and was also mixed and mas- songs. Spaulding “wanted it to be like a big - Michael Spaulding tendance bonding over the newest Frankie tered. Spaulding explained that when mu- story book.” Spaulding said that the whole Moon and the Dave Matthews Band album, sic is mixed it means that each song has process wasn’t difficult, and that Hutchi- “The Dark side of Frankie Moon.” THE FREE PRESS | OCTOBER 21, 2019 21 Senior film festival: Sh*t in the Dirt Community Steven Bennett aims to showcase originality in film Events ■ Zoe Bernardi ■ Monday, October 21 Community Editor 8PM Open Registration for An upcoming film festival for those Winter Session Begins who have little to no budget and made with friends. Sh*t in the Dirt (SITD) ■■ Tuesday, October 22 is an upcoming festival made by USM 5:30PM - 8PM students that will occur on December Advocating for Reading Instruction 13 2019 in Portland. The founder of the event is Stephen Bennett, a senior me- That REALLY Works for All dia studies major from Cape Elizabeth. Glickman Family Library This project is his senior capstone. Ben- 7th Floor Reading Room nett explains the event as “a film festival USM Portland Campus looking to exhibit the joy of do-it-your- self filmmaking, while also celebrating Free the beauty of imperfections that come ■ out of low-to-no budget films.” ■ Friday, October 25 Bennett spoke on his role in the pro- 10:30AM - 3:30PM cess and the goals of the project. “I’m Symposium: Active Bystanding and making sure the wheels don’t fall off Inclusive and Equitable Communi- the bus … fostering a community where mistakes in creativity are allowed and ties welcomed rather than shunned away.” Glickman Family Library He shares that “Hollywood went through 7th Floor University Events Room a renaissance era starting in the mid 60s USM Portland Campus when the gatekeepers were removed, and anything could go, and while I don’t Free think Shit in the Dirt will do exactly that in its first year, I hope it inspires people ■■ Saturday, October 26 to keep making work and to not fret over 7PM - 8:30PM our own perceived inadequacies.” THE GHOST HOUR SITD is needed for a more indepen- Southworth Planetarium dently driven and run film festival ac- cording to Bennett. A place different than Science Building the world of professional film, or “film Photo courtesy of Stephen Bennett USM Portland Campus Admission by donation

“[...] a film festival looking to exhibit the joy of do-it-yourself filmmaking, ■■ Sunday, October 27 while also celebrating the beauty of imperfections that come out of low-to- 6:30PM - 9PM no budget films.” Michael Twitty discusses Kosher/ Soul Hannaford Hall - Stephen Bennett Ambromson Center Founder & Executive Producer of Sh*t in the Dirt Film Festival USM Portland Campus val is a great opportunity, not just for low festival started, Curtis has mainly fo- Free for USM students snobs” according to the SITD website. to no budget filmmakers, but also a big cused on setting up meetings, and is in “I think we need people to stop trying and positive change in the community.” charge of sponsorship and outreach man- to be like everyone else.” Bennett also He also shares Bennett’s excitement agement and when the festival officially said that he is “most excited for the night about the project, saying that SITD is im- begins. He is working alongside USM where we can show a bunch of wild films portant because it allows more creativity Senior Steven Johnson to run the Q&A and hopefully pack the Apohadion The- and less perfection, less stress on the film section with some of the filmmakers. ater to maximum capacity. This is our maker to have a certain type of film. Curtis ended by stating, “This film fes- first year, so mistakes will arise, but in “We as the administrative team behind tival is an opportunity that does not come the years to come, I want this festival to this festival believe more voices need to every day and I am grateful to be part of grow into its own entity.” be heard and more storytellers deserve to something that will bring about a great Another person on the SITD team is be recognized, even if they do not have change in the community. He is very Want us to include your event? Cody Alexander Curtis, also a media the budget the professionals do,” Curtis excited for the chance to change future studies major from Maine. Curtis ex- said. filmmaking and allowing more people to [email protected] plains that “Shit in The Dirt Film Festi- Throughout the process of getting the share their stories. 22 OCTOBER 21, 2019 | THE FREE PRESS Perspectives Letter to the Editor: Not lost to history Eddie L. Beard thing that changed in 1978 was a name editor-in-chief of the UMP Viking, UMPG able to afford to go to school here. Most of USM Psychology Student change to the University of Southern Viking, and once we took over the entire our meetings with the Trustees were over Maine. student newspaper world on both campuses trying to prevent tuition hikes so future As one of the leaders against the merger We spent the previous year before the we became the UMPG Viking- Observer. poor kids could afford to go to this Uni- between the University of Maine at Port- merger speaking at the University of The next year the Free Press was born. On- versity. land and Gorham State Teachers College, Maine Board of Trustee meetings trying to line copies of most of the issues of the Vi- I am currently taking a couple of cours- I saw in dismay that you think the merger stop the merger. Many faculty and students king are available on the Glickman Library es here to complete my Bachelor of Arts happened in 1978. The actual merger oc- alike on both campuses did not want to see website. requirements after being absent for over curred at the beginning of the 1971-1972 a teacher’s college integrated with a uni- Tuition at Gorham when I matriculated half a century. I only write this because school year. And it was not between Port- versity but the merger went through despite at UMP in 1968 was fifty dollars a semes- those who were involved in the real merger land University and Gorham Academy. It our efforts. ter and at UMP it was two hundred dollars should not be lost to history. was between UMP and GSTC. The only As a student senator and as founder and a semester. Luckily with the GI Bill I was The Importance of Post Exam Review Cristina Kerluke professor during office hours. After you have spot. Manage your learning environment to Learning Commons Academic Support Program Specialist conducted your analysis, determine what ac- improve attention, reduce distractions, and be tion you need to take to improve your perfor- as productive as possible. When you receive a graded exam back few missing points. mance on your next exam. Was your exam How did you prepare? Now is a great time from your professor, what do you do with it? 2. Know what questions you missed and grade an accurate reflection of your knowl- to explore different strategies to become an Many students spend a considerable amount WHY you got them wrong. The reason you edge and the time you spent preparing? What effective learner, using AGILE strategies of time preparing for exams, but often do not missed the question is extremely important. can you do to improve your learning experi- to increase your memory and performance. take time to reflect on exam information, giv- Was it a careless mistake, did you not un- ence before your next exam? Consider the Have you tried connecting concepts using ing no further thought to the exam other than derstand the question or did you not know following: flashcards or creating a mindmap? the grade received. Critically reviewing an enough to answer it correctly? Have you created your Personal Learning Boosting your overall health this fall exam can yield useful information to help you 3. Study the instructor’s comments (espe- Network at USM? As we discussed in Week grow and develop as an independent learner. cially for essay questions) so that you will Are you Attending Class 4, a well-designed Personal Learning Net- Analyzing returned exams can help you know what is expected for next time. If you With Purpose? work can improve your learning experience, understand why you made errors, so that don’t understand comments, ask your instruc- Showing up is only one step (though generate knowledge, sharpen understanding, you can adjust your approach the next time tor for clarification. clearly an important one!) of the process. and build memory, all more efficiently and If this transition into the school year is you are assessed. If your goal is to improve 4. Learn what types of questions that the in- Learning requires action. Are you pay- effectively than learning alone. Seek oppor- harder than you anticipated, you are not your performance, you will need to review structor likes to use. You will likely see simi- ing full attention, completing assigned tunities to meet with faculty, create a study alone! Here are a few ideas that can im- the evaluation carefully, not just for content lar types on future assessments. readings and taking effective notes? group with your peers, and/or schedule an ap- prove both your mental and physical health. (the right answers), but more importantly, for 5. Learn the source of the questions you When did you begin preparing for the pointment to meet with a tutor at the Learning Consider trying at least one. You may be what was not effective about your prepara- missed. Did the information come from the exam? Although it is tempting to wait until Commons. surprised at what a difference it makes! tion. Developing an appreciation for the fact text, lecture or both? the night before an exam to begin your study- If your professor does not return exams, that you lost points as the result of how, what, 6. Correct your mistakes to better under- ing, don’t do it! Cramming four chapters of consider making an appointment to discuss Get Outdoors and when you studied, all elements within stand concepts, as related material will likely information into one evening of study time your exam in person during office hours. It’s not too cold yet and the foliage is in- your control, will suggest the changes neces- appear on a later exam and/or the final. does not make for an effective study session. Remember this is an opportunity to improve credible right now. Being outside in nature sary to produce improved results on your next 7. Review exam content as a form of re- Spaced practice, as discussed in last week’s future performance and discover more about for just a few minutes a day can be very evaluation. trieval practice, relating concepts to what you article, is an effective “multiple-swipe” ap- your own learning process. Visit usm.maine. helpful in reducing stress. Remind yourself are currently learning in class. proach that helps build memory and under- edu/agile for additional strategies, printable to notice what parts look beautiful to you 8. Reflect on when and how you prepared standing. Try to find multiple shorter times resources and a schedule of upcoming work- and why. 8 Steps To Reviewing A for the exam. What strategies did you use? throughout your week to practice. shops. Returned Exam Some professors will take time to do an Where did you prepare? If your study loca- Check out our Learning Commons Face- Boost Your Connections 1. Check the point total to make sure it is “exam debrief” in class. You can also do this tion is not a space where you can maximize book page for the winner of our most recent There are clear health risks to feeling right. You never know, you may even find a with peers from class, or ask to meet with the your productivity, then consider trying a new poll. Stay tuned for our next poll coming soon lonely and great benefit from feeling seen for a chance to win AGILE swag! and having a sense of belonging. So make THE FREE PRESS | OCTOBER 21, 2019 23 Seasonal affective disorder and light

shows that light therapy or exposure to full therapy USM Health and Counseling Services spectrum light is an effective treatment and staff see many students who complain of is usually administered by using a light box. able to afford to go to school here. Most of “winter blues” or “winter depression”. Light boxes are a set of fluorescent bulbs Light boxes in USM libraries our meetings with the Trustees were over This is also known as Seasonal Affective and tubes that are covered with a plas- Disorder (S.A.D.). S.A.D. is a pattern of tic screen that helps block out potentially trying to prevent tuition hikes so future Liza Little, Psy.D poor kids could afford to go to this Uni- mood changes, occurring at the same time harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays. Depending Director of Counseling Services versity. each year; it usually begins in the late fall on how severely a person is affected, other I am currently taking a couple of cours- ( now) to early winter months and ends in treatments are helpful in combination with mal) with your eyes open. ‘the light box within a few days of starting light therapy es here to complete my Bachelor of Arts the Spring. S. A. D. occurs more frequent- light therapy including psychotherapy, di- sits at eye level on an angle to provide the but you can also manage these effects by requirements after being absent for over ly in northern latitudes, and it is thought etary changes, regular exercise, and the use most comfort and decrease glare. Reading reducing treatment time, moving farther half a century. I only write this because that it develops as a response to the lack of antidepressant medications. at a desk with a light box on or just sitting away from your light, or taking breaks dur- those who were involved in the real merger of natural light. UHCS often recommends USM Light Boxes: USM libraries in in a chair facing the light box is all that is ing your session. should not be lost to history. light therapy for students and staff. Portland, Gorham and Lewiston have light needed. It is not recommended to stare at Effectiveness of Light Therapy: Most Typical Symptoms of S.A.D.: symp- boxes that can be checked out at the front the light. studies show that about 75% of individuals toms vary from person to person but of- desk for use in the library while you study. Duration: Therapy usually involves who experience S.A.D. experience some ten include increase in sadness, higher ir- These light boxes come with directions daily sessions ranging from 15-20 minutes improvement with light therapy. Most ritability, increased anxiety, eating more and are easy to use. Light boxes can also to one hour; most sessions last about 20-30 people see improvement after a couple of and craving carbohydrates, an increase in be purchased at Walgreens and Target for minutes. When starting treatment starts, it days to a few weeks. If a person doesn’t weight, sleeping more but waking tired, about $50. is suggested you start with a smaller block see improvement with a few weeks they lack of energy, problems with concentra- How Does One Use Light Therapy? of time and build your exposure over time. should consult Health and Counseling for tion and often relationship conflict. Intensity: you need to use a light with Timing: For most people, light therapy a follow up. The Importance of How is S.A.D. diagnosed? Physicians the right intensity. These light boxes pro- is best used in the morning, after first wak- University Health and Counseling Ser- and nurse practitioners and mental health duce between 2,500 and 10,000 lux (lux ing up. The most effective combination of vices: 156 Upton Hall, Gorham, 105 Pay- providers can diagnose S.A. D. based on is a measure of the amount of light you intensity, duration and timing varies from son Hall, Portland, Student Affairs, Lewis- criteria developed by the American Psychi- receive at a specific distance from a light person to person, staff from the health and ton Campus. Call 780-4050. atric Association. Many people think they source). Typical therapy is at 10,000 lux. counseling can assist in guiding you in Resources: Barr, B.C. (2000) Banishing Post Exam Review have S.A.D. but don’t go to a professional The light in the average living room is less making appropriate adjustments. blues of seasonal affective disorder. Mayo spot. Manage your learning environment to for a diagnosis. You don’t have to see a than 100 lux, while a bright sunny day may improve attention, reduce distractions, and be Risks of Light Therapy: Some people Foundation for Medical Education and Re- practitioner before you try light therapy. register 100,000 lux. You sit in front of the complain of eye strain, headache or nausea. search. www. Mayoclinic.com as productive as possible. How Can S.A.D. be Treated? Research light box ( about 23 inches away is opti- How did you prepare? Now is a great time Side effects usually go away on their own to explore different strategies to become an effective learner, using AGILE strategies to increase your memory and performance. Have you tried connecting concepts using flashcards or creating a mindmap? Have you created your Personal Learning Boosting your overall health this fall ness, and Relationship Recharge. Call the Network at USM? As we discussed in Week Sleep Victoria Libby M.S.Ed, Psy.D. & Samantha Seebode office for schedule and details! 4, a well-designed Personal Learning Net- Everyone has their own sweet spot for Clinical Psychologist & GA for Suicide Prevention Veterans Services, Sullivan Gym, a place work can improve your learning experience, the amount of sleep that helps them feel for active service members & military vet- generate knowledge, sharpen understanding, connecting with other one of your priori- rested. Shoot for somewhere between 7 and eran community to gather and build memory, all more efficiently and If this transition into the school year is ties. 9 hours. Getting this amount provides the The Student Diversity Center offer safe effectively than learning alone. Seek oppor- harder than you anticipated, you are not Call a friend. These days it can feel re- greatest health benefits spaces for intercultural students and the tunities to meet with faculty, create a study alone! Here are a few ideas that can im- ally odd to pick up the phone and not just LGBTQ+ community, group with your peers, and/or schedule an ap- prove both your mental and physical health. send a text or snapchat message to some- Exposure to Light Commuter Student Association centered pointment to meet with a tutor at the Learning Consider trying at least one. You may be one. However, those forms of communica- Maybe you are someone who feels more in Woodbury in Portland, etc. Commons. surprised at what a difference it makes! tion don’t bring the same connected feeling down in the colder months. You could have GCAB (Gorham Campus Activities If your professor does not return exams, as an “old school” phone call. symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder Board); The Husky Hut of Lower Brooks consider making an appointment to discuss Take yourself to on-campus event or find (SAD). It usually comes back up in the late Get Outdoors in Gorham hosts events most weeknights your exam in person during office hours. It’s not too cold yet and the foliage is in- a student organization to be a part of fall and early winter and is more common and some weekends - check their schedule Remember this is an opportunity to improve credible right now. Being outside in nature Use the USM app to find campus events. in northern places like Maine. Consider the for more info! future performance and discover more about for just a few minutes a day can be very The ROCC holds groups throughout the use of Light Therapy. At the Libraries in your own learning process. Visit usm.maine. helpful in reducing stress. Remind yourself week and offers substance-free activities Portland, Gorham and Lewiston there are edu/agile for additional strategies, printable to notice what parts look beautiful to you throughout the year; check their website Move Your Body light boxes available just for this. The light Regular exercise improves both mental resources and a schedule of upcoming work- and why. for a full schedule! boxes come with directions and are easy to and physical health. Find an exercise bud- shops. Counseling Services is offering 5 student use. For more information see Dr. Little’s dy and commit to trying a class together or Check out our Learning Commons Face- groups during the fall semester - Bold Ar- article http://usmfreepress.org/2019/01/29/ Boost Your Connections doing a workout for at least 30 min. book page for the winner of our most recent There are clear health risks to feeling rivals (freshman support), Mindful Walk- working-on-wellness-seasonal-affective- poll. Stay tuned for our next poll coming soon lonely and great benefit from feeling seen ing, Chill Skills (anxiety management & disorder-and-light-therapy/ for a chance to win AGILE swag! and having a sense of belonging. So make mindfulness), Self-Compassion & Happi- 24 OCTOBER 21, 2019 | THE FREE PRESS Perspectives Crossword

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The object of a sudoku is to fill in the remaining squares so that every row, every column, and every 3 × 3 box contains each of the numbers from 1 to 9 exactly once.

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Lindsay Pych, sophomore goalkeeper on the Women’s Field Hockey and Ice Hockey team majoring in environmental pol- icy & planning from West Milford, New Jersey is shutting out the competition with her stellar goalkeeping ability. Through 15 games this year, Pych leads the conference with a save percentage of 81% with 5 of the games being shutouts. Her efforts in the net brought her first Little East Conference (LEC) Goalkeeper of the Week Award for the week of October 7th, 2019. During that week Pych lead the Huskies to a pair of LEC wins with a 2-0 victory at home against Salem State and a 4-1 road win against Bridgewater State. Pych, has always been involved in many sports, being a three-sport athlete at Morristown-Beard High School in Mor- ristown, New Jersey. While there, she was a member of the field hockey, ice hockey, and lacrosse teams. She was a four- year member of the varsity ice hockey team, and earned first team all honors in ice hockey as a senior. During the same senior year she also earned all-county and all-conference hon- orable mention honors in field hockey. Pych started playing ice hockey growing up and discov- ered field hockey her freshman year of high school. During Cullen McIntyre / Sports Editor her junior season they needed a goalie for both teams, and has played both sports ever since, “I love both the sports because Pych and teammates prepare to defend a corner. Know an athlete who’s story should be told? Nominate them for athlete of the week! Contact [email protected] with their name and sport! THE FREE PRESS | OCTOBER 21, 2019 27

Men’s Soccer @ Rhode Island Knockout the stigma educates students on mental health College 1:00 p.m. Campus groups collaborate to celebrate world mental health day

Cullen McIntyre this since the event last year when I heard Day spoke about the importance of holding on mental health: “Our goal as USM’s Sports Editor Johnny Kyte (senior hospitality major on the event, “I think that having an event like Student-Athlete Advisory Committee is to the Men’s Ice Hockey team) give a speech. this and as much awareness towards the facilitate educational opportunities for stu- The Student-Athlete Advisory Commit- He had a really powerful speech and I’ve stigma because one of the things it does is dents about the resources available on cam- tee (SAAC) in partnership with University just wanted to share my experiences ever that it brings awareness to the impact stig- pus and in the surrounding communities Health Services, USM Veteran Services, since,” she said. ma has on people that might be suffering with a fun activity,” said Allen. “It’s time and the Recovery Oriented Campus Center The stories of her friends that she lost from mental illness or addictions. It also that we break the stigma of mental health, (ROCC) hosted Knockout the Stigma on struck a cord with the students in atten- places the university as a safer space where and embrace the power of positive messag- World Mental Health Day on October 10, dance, as silence fell over the gym. Chase’s people feel like they might not be facing ing in how we think, speak, and act.” 2019. ability to stand in front of her peers and tell those stigmas.” The event opened up students to the idea The event included speeches by junior her story hoped to give her peers the same The event brought awareness to stu- that they can speak about mental health, Women’s Soccer athlete and social work power: “I think it’s important to be able to dents by giving them firsthand experience and pushed to break the stigma surround- major Megan Chase, ROCC senior peer El- talk openly about that kind of stuff in front through their peers speaking, as well as ing it. The SAAC, along with the ROCC, liot Day, and Dr. Erin Hatch of University of a group because if you can’t talk about hearing from officials like coach Allen and University Health Services, and USM Vet- Health Services. Following the speeches it, then you can’t talk about your own feel- Dr. Hatch. Suicide is one of the leading eran Services were on site to provide re- was a game of knockout for the students ings. Showing people I’m vulnerable, I’m causes of death among college students in sources where students could continue to who attended the event. up there, I can talk about this, is pretty im- America, and the university hopes to con- break the stigma. Kicking things off with an introduction portant because they can see that if I can do tinue to fight against that with events such Knockout, as Allen explained, is a from SAAC advisor and Women’s Bas- it they can do it too” she said. as Knockout the Stigma. friendly adrenaline boosting game amongst ketball Coach Samantha Allen, who then Day’s speech followed, speaking about Past events have included Spike the Stig- peers. The first player in line shoots and introduced Chase to speak. The speech his own experiences with mental health ma, and Kick the Stigma, volleyball and tries to make a basket before the person included a compelling story about her and breaking the stigma. He spoke about kickball games that also included speeches behind them makes their shot. The game close friend that had committed suicide, the importance of the event and being able by student-athletes that shared their sto- brought students together to compete in a and her struggles with mental health as a to speak, “I think it’s important for the ries of mental health. The SAAC has made healthy way, showing support for each oth- student-athlete. She also touched upon the ROCC to put on the Knockout the Stigma an effort to bring awareness to the stigma er whether they won or they lost. importance of checking in and being there event. I like to speak about these things for others, “The way that we can treat oth- from my experiences. Attending a differ- ers, and the way that we can recognize that ent university, as a person in recovery, and stuff and really break the stigma of check- feeling pretty uncomfortable being able to Where Huskies Bank ing in and talking about our feeling, as well talk about the struggles I had. At least a #WhereHuskiesBank as letting people know it’s okay to not be piece of that had to do with the stigma that okay,” she said. I, and I think a lot of people had, surround- Chase also spoke to the importance of ing it,” he said. being able to speak about such an impor- The ROCC in collaboration with each tant topic in front of her peers, “It is so organization hoped to show students that Try our Video Teller important to me. I’ve been thinking about they can speak about their experiences. in Lower Brooks! Video Teller hours M-F 8am-5pm

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