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Future of Greek life faces years of debt and housing ordinances 2 APRIL 8, 2019 | THE FREE PRESS News

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Friday, April 19 - Sunday, April 28 Main Stage, Russell Hall, Gorham campus Tickets: (207) 780-5151 or visit usm.maine.edu/theatre Department of Theatre News THE FREE PRESS | APRIL 8, 2019 3 If I had to do college all over THE FREE PRESS 92 BEDFORD STREET, PORTLAND, MAINE 04101 ing forward to the dreaded 9-5 schedule adult in college is the time when it’s (207) 780-4084 Julie Pike www.usmfreepress.org Editor-in-Chief most full-time workers have. I thrive okay to be a little crazy. Take risks. under a more flexible schedule, and Be spontaneous. I’m not saying go do EDITORIAL This is incredibly cliché, but it’s so I’m afraid of feeling burnt out from a something stupid that you might re- true how fast your college years go by. schedule that never changes. Luckily gret, but something out of your comfort EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Julie Pike Four years of working, taking classes, for me, a career in journalism means zone. You don’t want to regret playing NEWS EDITOR Alyson Peabody and juggling about a million things at I’ll be getting to do something differ- it safe all of the time. ARTS & CULTURE EDITOR Asha Tompkins ent each day, even if I am confined to Overall, I would’ve done more. COMMUNITY EDITOR Kate Rogers once, preparing you to enter the work world for the next few decades. those hours. I procrastinated and wasted what I SPORTS EDITOR Cullen McIntyre I would’ve been smarter with my now realize is precious time, when I WEB EDITOR Lydia Libby As graduation gets closer, I can’t help but think what I would’ve done money. I’ve spent so much money could’ve been more social, working on on eating out when I easily could’ve school work or on an extra-curricular, Nicholas Schleh, Melissa Fraser, Zoe Bernardi, differently if I had the chance to do it STAFF WRITERS cooked at home to save some cash. It volunteering or just getting out there to Hailey Wood, Cooper-John Trapp, Ryan Farrell, Jessica Ward, all over again. was often out of laziness. But now, as experience life. My best advice to stu- Jessica Pike, Max Lorber, Kate Letellier, Gus Pignatello For a long time, I was so focused on getting good grades and being editor of I’m about to take on more bills and fi- dents is to have a more well-rounded COPY EDITORS the paper that I let the chance of mak- nancial responsibilities, I wish I had set schedule. Find your balance between Angela Paolucci, Cooper-John Trapp ing new friends and enjoying my time up and followed a budget to build up school, work and fun. with the ones I had fly by me. I don’t my savings account. It took me a long time to realize just EDITORIAL BOARD: regret working hard, but I do wish that I would’ve started networking soon- how much college has to offer, and you Julie Pike, Alyson Peabody, Asha Tompkins I had made more time to just have fun er. During the last few months I’ve only have a small window of time to been focused on my career search for take advantage of that. For those of you BUSINESS MANAGER Lucille Siegler and enjoy being a young adult. I would’ve taken more advantage of after graduation, which showed me the not graduating this May, I hope you re- importance of networking and making alize all of that sooner than I did and DESIGN AND PHOTOGRAPHY the vast resources available to students, such as student discounts, career coun- connections. I wish I had begun to do get all that you can out of your time in so early on in college when I had the school. DESIGN DIRECTOR Lauren McCallum selors, tutors, access to books and on- line resources from the library. opportunity to broaden my network. I would’ve talked to more people. DESIGNERS Dakota Tibbetts I would’ve spent more time on cam- pus. Most students come to campus You’re surrounded by hundreds of stu- DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY Dionne Smith only when they have class, and they dents and faculty at school, whether in are missing out on the chance to take class or just around campus. Don’t shut STAFF PHOTOGRAPHERS Berkeley Elias, Katelyn Rice, Noli advantage of being in college by sur- them all out, talk to new people, say French, Taylor Woodward, Matthew Swannick, Ian Beckett rounding yourself with other students hi, and become more engaged with the in the library or dining hall. Immerse people around you. FACULTY yourself in the college atmosphere. I would’ve been more adventurous. I’m sometimes reserved or hesitant FACULTY ADVISOR Dennis Gilbert I would’ve appreciated my ever- changing schedule more. I’m not look- about trying new things. Being a young ADVERTISING

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Cover: Dionne Smith & Lauren McCallum 4 APRIL 8, 2019 | THE FREE PRESS News Greek Life future faces debt and housing ordinances Fraternities and sororities rebuilding reputation since 2010

Zoe Bernardi Greeks had many reasons for being Staff Writer kicked out of their houses. The parties they held and the lack of responsibility that their USM fraternities and sororities have guests had was the major issue. “They just spent nearly ten years strengthening their couldn’t control what happened from A to reputation. B,” said Mondor. Large parties gave all In 2010, Gorham banned all fraterni- Greek life a reputation of uncontrollable ties and sororities houses, resulting in or- college kids. dinances and zoning codes that restrict Greek Life is stated 12 times in the zon- Greek life housing. This ordinance put a ing code. Violations of these codes would restriction on current and future Greek life result in fines and charges. houses in both Gorham and Portland. The Mondor and the Coordinator of Student ordinance, “ensures the safe operation of Activities, David Lewis, said that money fraternity and sorority houses … for resi- was the biggest struggle despite health dents who are living in these facilities and code violations, failure of keeping a safe to ensure that fraternities and sororities are household and many conversations with good neighbors within the immediate areas law enforcement. They said that many of in which they are located.” the fraternities and sororities struggled The restrictions made in 2010 ended with not having enough money to support housing for all Greek life chapters. Gor- their chapters at USM. The Portland Press ham has strict policies that make it difficult Herald said there were three fraternities to reinstate housing for Greek life. and sororities houses total in 2010. One of “The town created a definition for fra- the fraternities had over $27,000 in debt for ternity houses in the Land Use and Zon- property taxes and code violations. Anoth- ing Code,” said Gorham Councilman, Ben er fraternity owed almost $10,000 in taxes. Hartwell. “Basically, with zoning, you list All chapters struggle with financial is- the allowed uses and sometimes list what sues and funding for members. Members isn’t allowed. If it’s not a defined allowed are trying to strengthen their chapters and use, it’s not allowed, that’s how zoning make Greek life more present on USM works. So the town does in fact not allow campuses. Hannah Etter the Chapter Presi- new fraternity houses. The existing fra- dent for Alpha Xi Delta- Epsilon Rho, ex- ternities when existing fraternities were plained how Greek life is so important for ‘grandfathered’ but they had to follow the her and her sisters. “Being surrounded by ordinance I mentioned before.” a large group of motivated women is very Previous Free Press articles from 2010 helpful in these situations because there mention that the fraternity and sorority is always someone there to inspire you or houses were not always the best neigh- lend a helping hand,” she said. bors.An article posted at this time from the Current chapters are standing strong Portland Press Herald written by Melanie with these struggles and housing restric- tions. “A lot of our sisters share apartments Creamer said, “Frats face uncertain future Photo courtesy of USM Digital Commons in Gorham.” It stated that often times after in Upperclass Hall or off campus so we still tunate that those going to school here don’t Lewis and Mondor said that a common parties, student would cause property de- have a large number of sisters who live to- have that opportunity available.” problem is that students will sign up for a struction and noise disturbances. gether,” said Etter. She said that Greek life Mondor and Lewis explained that on top chapter and then try to leave. Greek life is All chapters had safety violations and is very small at USM, but that her chapter of all these debts, each chapter at USM had a lifetime commitment. If students decide run-ins with the police. In five years, the is trying to grow. dues for their organization. Every chapter, they do not want to be in the chapter any- fraternities and sororities houses had over “I think that there are many people that not just at USM, is correlated to either a na- more, they stop paying dues. This results 140 code violations and almost 150 phone do not even know that we exist. Through tional or a Pan-Hellenic organization that in the chapter having to pay for a student calls to the police. USM Dean of Students, continued efforts to work with other stu- they have to annually pay dues. The dues who is no longer a part of their fraternities Rodney Mondor, explained that a majority dent groups and organizations we will be go towards registration for each student, as and sororities. of the code violations were from the fact able to grow the recognition of not just Al- well as providing funds for events and the Both organizations, national or Pan-Hel- that there were too many people living in pha Xi Delta, but all of Greek life on cam- organization. lenic, have a blanket policy that if some- one area. The Portland Press Herald said pus.” Some members are unable to pay each thing happens on another campus entire that the violations varied from not enough Mondor and Lewis stated that it is im- year. Lewis says that it’s the same issue ev- the organization will increase their dues fire safety precautions to sewage issues in portant for USM to have a strong relation- ery time: the member attends recruitment to help contribute to the cause. This can the basement. ship with Gorham. and fulfill their obligations to the chapter hurt fraternities and sororities that already Mondor explained that guests of the fra- “I was in a fraternity when I was at Cor- but are not attending classes and can’t af- struggle with debt. One of the biggest rea- ternities were more responsible for these nell,” said Hartwell. “We had 43 of them ford to pay dues. When this happens, many sons why USM’s Greek life has lost over incidences than the chapter. Although the there. That doesn’t include the sororities. of the chapters will allow these students half of it’s fraternities and sororities in parties occurred at their house, the people I can’t imagine what college would have to be an official member. Sometimes the the past ten years, according to Lewis and who attended the parties and what they did been like without that experience, I’m glad chapter tries to pay for the student and goes Mondor, is because they can not pay for it. afterwards was the issue. I had that opportunity, I feel it’s very unfor- further in debt. News THE FREE PRESS | APRIL 8, 2019 5 Students not satisfied with food options for dietary restrictions Share their experiences with university dining options

Cooper-John Trapp Staff Writer

Sodexo provides food service to USM students across its campuses, offering a range of food options for students with di- etary restrictions and allergies. However, several students with dietary restrictions or food allergies report having a difficult time ensuring they get proper nutrition while maintaining their health. Residential students living on the Gor- ham campus, except those in the Upper- class dorm, are required to purchase a $2250 meal plan per semester. For $4,500 an academic year, students can choose be- tween several combinations of meal swipes and dining dollars. Four students interviewed reported that they preferred dining on the Portland cam- pus instead of Brooks Dining Hall on the Gorham campus. They agree that the “food quality is better,” for students with specific dietary needs because the food is a ’la- carte. This makes it easier to ensure that their needs are being met. Bella Collins, a vegan second-year nurs- ing student, jokes that “contrary to popular belief I do not just eat lettuce.” She says Dionne Smith / Director of Photography she must search each of the separate food stations to construct a full vegan meal. The Myzone refrigerator in Brooks Dining Hall offers gluten-free, peanut-free and treenut-free options. Additionally, there is a “feeling of being are encouraged to complete a biannual sur- the notecards it doesn’t seem to change that students “feel that their concerns an afterthought in Brooks,” during special vey on their experiences that Sodexo uses much, no matter how many people write,” aren’t usually addressed” and often are food nights that feature items such as surf to make decisions about food options and says Kathleen Rattazzi, a tourism and hos- unaware of the resources at their disposal, and turf, hot wings, milk tasting and burg- operations. In Brooks dining hall, students pital major with a food studies minor. Rat- such as the Bite app containing each day’s ers. can leave notes on a magnetic bulletin tazzi lives with a condition called ulcer- menu offerings. Coral Fuller, a sophomore psychology ative colitis. Last year, in order to manage Champagne notes that avenues of com- and art double-major, says she has simi- her symptoms, she needed a specific carb munication, such as the Community Culi- lar struggles in finding enough vegan op- and elimination diet. Many meals consisted nary Council meeting held monthly meet- tions within her meal plan. She notes some “So many of boiled chicken, plain rice, broccoli and ing that is open to USM staff and students, bright spots, such as the recently added spinach. She frequented the ‘Simple Serv- are greatly underutilized by students. burrito bowls in Lower Brooks and a vegan ings’ station last year, but often went to the Sodexo’s staff is preparing for large- Holy Donut offering. people say, ‘I Portland campus for meals because of how scale renovations to Brooks Dining Hall Like many students, Fuller says, she meals can be customized. scheduled for completion before students “prefers eating at the Woodbury Campus The Myzone refrigerator in Brooks Din- move in next fall. Rattazzi is hopeful about Center because they always serve falafel wish I knew ing Hall contains gluten-free, peanut and the expanded range of options and cooking and burrito bowls.” In Brooks, on the other tree nut free options but has slowly de- methods the changes promise. hand, the food is pre-prepared and she can- creased what it carries, she adds. The next Community Culinary Council not ask the chef to hold certain ingredients. what was on “So many people say ‘I wish we knew meeting will take place Thursday, April Chelsea Champagne, Sodexo’s dis- what was on the menu,’” Rattazzi says. 11 from 1-2 p.m in the Woodbury Campus trict dietitian based at USM, works with the menu.” Brooks Dining Hall lists its daily menu Center on the Portland campus. students seeking accommodation with on the Bite app, which shows each item of- Champagne can be reached at Chelsea. medical or dietary needs. As a registered fered for breakfast, lunch and dinner, listed [email protected] and the Bite app dietician, Champagne has a medical back- - Kathleen Rattazzi with icons explaining whether the dish is is available for free at the App store. ground and knows how to manage an indi- vegetarian, vegan, or gluten-free. It also vidual’s condition through their diet. In her Tourism and Hospitality Major lists any allergens contained in the dish. role, she works with student’s doctors and By selecting certain allergens in the search, “serves as an in-between for students and students can filter the daily offerings to find the dining services.” board as well as texting ‘usmfeedback’ to what works for them. Student feedback is critically important 82257. Rattazzi believes that a main divide is to Sodexo, Champagne says. Sodexo so- However, “If you write suggestions on communication and knowledge. She says licits feedback a number of ways. Students 6 APRIL 8, 2019 | THE FREE PRESS News USM experts find state failing at-risk youth Study shows community-based alternatives more effective

Melissa Fraser Staff Writer

A report published by USM researchers recommends community-based treatment for Maine’s at-risk youth. The “Place Matters” report proposes that Maine reallocate public tax dollars to fund programs that would provide holistic at-home, family-focused treatment options for youth ages 14-25. “It’s important to Maine to adopt the full continuum of care - youth need to be held ev- ery step of the way in order to produce better health outcomes and prevent criminal jus- tice center involvement,” said Katie Tomer, a member of the research team and a Policy, Planning and Management student at the Muskie School of Public Service. Nationally, there has been a shift toward community-based models for juveniles that have reported positive results in welfare and mental health, the report states. These contin- Staff Photographer uum models focus on education, rehabilitation Ian Beckett / and healing at a fraction of the cost to Maine’s The assessment at Long Creek Youth Development Center followed the suicide of Charles Maisie Knowles, a 16-year-old current institutional confinement model. transgender boy. Data has shown that locking up kids and in their decision making process. The review, commissioned by Maine’s Ju- Sanchez. “There’s no ‘bad kids’ there’s just young people increases their chances of being According to Henry Myer, a member of venile Justice Advisory group, was conducted kids who face obstacles and end up in various incarcerated as an adult. This report provides the research team and graduate student at by a national organization focused on youth places.” state leaders the chance to look into other op- the USM School of Social Work, communi- justice called the Center for Children’s Law The research team will continue to analyze tions. ty-based treatment is a sensible solution for and Policy. The evaluation found that Long the structural forces in Maine and how they Opposed to punitive confinement, these re- Maine. Creek was understaffed and ill-equipped to relate to system involvement, according to habilitative methods offer kids varying levels “I think Maine has unique characteris- handle the mental health needs of the youth Sanchez. of support; from tutoring programs and team tics that make it most plausible - it’s a small within the facility. “We’ve been noticing that there’s a strong sports, to substance abuse therapy and reunifi- enough community,” Myer said. “We have With an outward appearance of an adult correlation and higher propensity for youth to cation programs. lots of space and natural resources for all kinds correction center, Long Creek suffers inter- experience justice system involvement if they The report was authored by Mara Sanchez of creative community-based interventions.” nally from budget cuts to health and human have a parent who has experienced justice sys- and Erica King, both of the Justice Policy Pro- Currently, the state relies heavily on it’s only services. Holes in their training programs in- tem involvement,” said Tomer. gram at the Muskie School of Public Service, remaining juvenile detention facility, the Long clude adolescent development, de-escalation Youth research will continue across all 16 and Jill Ward of the Maine Center for Juvenile Creek Youth Development Center in South and crisis management, according to the as- counties and the team will begin to focus their Policy and Law at the University of Maine Portland, housing youth from all 16 counties. sessment. efforts on the impacts of children with incar- School of Law. Despite the facilities commitment to creating Currently, Maine spends $250,000 to incar- cerated mothers. Available data is limited, “I’m not neutral when it comes to kids,” a secure and safe environment, a 2017 expert cerate one young person for one year. That’s according to Tomer, but proves a mother’s in- said Sanchez. “We need to give them every evaluation reported unsafe and harmful condi- five times the amount that it costs to incarcer- carceration greatly impacts the child’s future opportunity and every chance. When I see that tions for residents and employees. ate an adult at $45,000, according to Tomer. odds of justice system involvement. we have 14-25 year olds falling through the The assessment followed the suicide of “The kids that end up at Long Creek really “We want to know how youth are either cracks that makes me feel a lot of urgency.” Charles Maisie Knowles, a 16-year-old trans- aren’t any different from the kids that end up supported or not supported very well in every Maine is facing justice reinvestment deci- gender boy whose death prompted the evalu- homeless, or the kids that end up in the fos- county in the state of Maine,” said Tomer. sions in 2019 and beyond. The report was cre- ation of LGBTQ youth and overall mental ter care system, or the kids that end up need- ated to inform policymakers and hopefully aid health treatment within the facility. ing mental and behavioral health care,” said all Student Senate seats as well as the Student which students taking 1 to 5.5 credit hours Student Senate Update: Elections April Body Presidency up for election. are required to pay $40, students taking 6 to 8-11 The ballot will also include the following 11.9 credit hours are required to pay $60, and Alex Holderith ter on April 10 and 11. referendum regarding the Student Activity students taking 12 or more credit hours are Student Senate Vice Chair Students who vote in the elections will Fee increase. Should USM change the Student required to pay $80, with an automatic adjust- be entered into a raffle. Participants have a Activity Fee from the current arrangement in ment for inflation annually. Student Government elections will be held chance to win a Fitbit, Kindle or a $100 Ama- which students taking 1 to 5.9 credit hours This fee increase will increase the revenue between April 8 - 11 with electronic voting oc- zon gift card. PopSockets will be given to the are required to pay $19, students taking 6 to of the Student Government Association, curring on all days, and paper ballots available first 100 people to vote in person. 11.9 credit hours are required to pay $37, and meaning that student organizations will re- in Lower Brooks and Woodbury Campus Cen- These elections will determine the new students taking 12 or more credit hours are ceive more funds. leadership of the Student Government, with required to pay $55 to a new arrangement in News THE FREE PRESS | APRIL 8, 2019 7 USM expert connects high anxiety to social media and sleep loss Recent study shows that Maine has the highest rate of anxiety in children

Hailey Wood tragic events at a much higher rate than years Staff Writer ago. That contributes to it, it makes people feel like the world isn’t a safe place,” said Maine has the highest rate in the nation of Little. “We’re exposed to a lot of traumatic children diagnosed with anxiety disorders information.” and percentage of youth who access men- When asked about ways to reduce stress, tal health counseling, according to the 2019 Little said, ”getting enough sleep is really Kids Count Data Book. The state has the important.” third highest rate of children with diagnosed According to a study from Harvard Medi- depression. cal School, sleep disruption has negative ef- 33,829 children from ages 3-17 have been fects on the levels of neurotransmitters and diagnosed with anxiety disorders, making up stress hormones. These changes “wreak 16.1% of Maine children. havoc in the brain, impairing thinking and “There are high anxiety rates among col- emotional regulation,” Little said. lege students and that’s very similar to the College students frequently do not get anxiety rates in adolescents,” said Liza Little, enough sleep, making them more susceptible Director of Counseling Services. “They are to high stress and anxiety levels. very high in adolescents and they continue to There are ways that students can try to be high in adulthood and particularly young cope with anxiety and stress. “One is to seek adulthood.” out counseling at USM, and we’re available Little said that now people have better ac- Graphic by Lauren McCallum / Design Director to people monday through friday,” said Lit- cess to counselors. “There’s self diagnosis tle. “In counseling we teach a variety of cop- get enough likes,” she said. with, the concerns they have with paying that and there’s access to information we didn’t ing skills and stress reduction skills.” In the last twenty years, there have been back and having to watch their parents go have 20 years ago.” Little encourages participation in Mind- more reasons for stress and anxiety than in through the 2008 financial crisis,” she said. According to Little, social media is attrib- ful Monday meditation classes and support the past, Little explains. “One of the other Traumatic events cause an increase in uted to an increase in anxiety in recent years. groups for people with mental health issues, major stressors that’s different than what anxiety. “Over the last 15 years we’ve had “We’ve got social comparison going on, kids or substance abuse issues. comparing themselves to other people on students had to deal with 15 to 20 years ago a dramatic increase in school shootings, sui- facebook, feeling crushed when they don’t is the amount of debt students have to deal cides and celebrity suicides. People visualize Meet the candidates for Student Body President Three USM students are running for Stu- I believe the most needed thing at USM current USM students are raising such as is- Trevor Hustus dent Body President in this week’s elec- is connection. We have a great amount of sues with Sodexo and food quality, the clean- tions: resources that aren’t utilized and a great liness of facilities due to the lack of janitors, Sophomore, political science number of people who could be brought campus safety concerns (i.e. lack of light- major together. This unity would allow success ing, emergency posts that don’t work, and “My goals for the upcoming year consist in major efforts such as food quality/avail- issues with hate speech on campus), park- of the following: to relieve the parking ability, educational opportunity, recreation ing, an overcrowded metro, accessibility on shortage in the short-term until parking through concerts/events and creating a campus, particularly in the white houses and can be expanded; to bring Student Legal stronger community.” Robie. I know the university is aware of the Services onto campus to provide students majority of these issues but I would like to do with free legal advice in cooperation with my best to speed along the process of address- the Law School; and to encourage greater ing these problems. Additionally, sustainabil- cooperation between the students, faculty, ity on campus is a major priority. I would like and administration at USM. to work with the university and other student I’d say what sets me apart from my groups to see what the Student Government fellow candidates is the experience I’ve ac- Association can be doing to make our campus cumulated throughout my time at USM and the relationships I’ve been able to forge at Staff Photographer more environmentally sustainable.” Ian Beckett / all levels of the Institution. USM is truly a Shaman Kirkland special place, with great faculty and great students all working together. It would be Junior, political science major an honor to serve as your Student Body “My main priority is to educate and in- President, thank you for your vote.” spire students to join me in creating positive change for USM. This will be accomplished Dionne Smith / Director of Photography through seven major projects and my con- tinued communication with and support of Averi Varney fellow students. My secondary priority is to Sophomore, political science work with members of the larger commu- major nity to provide support and education, espe- “First of all, my priorities are with student cially staff and faculty at the university. concerns. I feel that there’s several issues 8 APRIL 8, 2019 | THE FREE PRESS News Proposed rail line in Southern Maine would revive a 125 year tradition Portland to L/A train would jumpstart a mass transit-oriented future Alyson Peabody News Editor

A proposed passenger rail between Maine’s two largest cities is financially de- pendent on guaranteed ridership between Portland and L/A. The rail would offer a connection between USM’s Portland cam- pus to its Lewiston location. Lewiston’s economic and community development director, Lincoln Jeffer, won- ders about the number of daily passengers for the rail service. The cost would need to be offset by guaranteed ridership between Portland and L/A. Portland was serviced by passenger rails for 125 consecutive years from 1842 to 1967, according to Railroad History of Portland, Maine. In 2015, the Maine Legislature approved a $500,000 fund to create a passenger rail service between L/A and the Amtrak Downeaster service in Portland. Lewiston and Auburn municipalities gave $50,000 toward the project. The Department of Transportation (MaineDOT) was instructed by the Legislature to work with the project manager, Northern New England Passen- ger Rail Authority (NNEPRA). The project committee began in 2017 and is made up Graphic by Lauren McCallum / Design Director of nine people that represent NNEPRA, in 2025 with a rise to an estimated 700 to Maine, DOT, and members of L/A. Mem- 1,900 trips by 2040. This estimate is greater bers include Lincoln Jeffers, Richard than daily traffic on regional bus routes. Grandmaison, John Myrand, Bettyann The analysis states that the daily rider- Sheats, Jonathan Labonte, Robert Stone, ship could reach 2,000 daily trips if the re- Mary Ann Hayes, and Patricia Quinn. gion grew in a way that encouraged using Auburn Mayor Jason Levesque is open the rail between L/A and Portland. Rider- to the idea of the rail service. However, he ship was estimated by evaluating the demo- is unsure if Auburn could afford it, accord- graphics and travel patterns in the area in ing to The Sun Journal. Rice quoted City comparison to similar rail services across Administrator Ed Barrett as saying that L/A the country. has “been working on passenger rail for A one-way ticket is estimated to be be- some time,” and that previous studies “did tween $6 to $10. Rider’s discounts for the not take a complete look at the potential elderly and multi-ride passes will be of- economic impact of passenger rail in the fered. The operating service evaluation area.” included Service Scenarios, such as an as- An interest poll of over 100 attendants sessment of infrastructure expenses and a was conducted in Lewiston back in 2018, plan for implementing the service. Accord- according to Rice. Interactive posters asked ing to NNEPRA, there are three alignments the public if they were interested in a pas- under consideration that would use one or a senger rail between Portland and L/A. If combined two rail corridor to connect to the a person thought the rail was a good idea, Pan Am Rail Line and the Saint Lawrence they put a yes sticker. If they disagreed, and Atlantic Rail (SLR) Line. they put a no sticker. By the end of the poll, Staff Photographer Specific sites for stations have not been Matthew Swanick / it was determined that the public was in fa- identified, according to NNEPRA’s 2019 Passengers boarding the Amtrak Downeast in Portland. vor of the service. Some people commented Phase 2 Summary. The stations will likely that they would use the passenger rail daily tential future transit oriented development. Andrew Rice of The Sun Journal stated be in either downtown Lewiston or down- if there were onboard amenities. NNEPRA’s summary states that funding that engineering consultant, Natasha Ve- town Auburn, one station at the Maine According to NNEPRA, the project is could come from federal grant programs lickovic from Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Turnpike Exit 75 and one station in Port- made up of two studies: transit propensity that have been known to fund approximate- (VHB), said the proposed route would cost land. Land will be evaluated to determine to determine ridership and an evaluation ly 50% to 80% of transit investments. The between $75 and $95 million. The annual if it is an ideal station location based on an of operating services. The 2018 propensity remaining 20% to 50% could be funded by operating and maintenance costs would be environmental impact report, land use com- analysis estimates 600 to 800 daily trips private, local and state sources. between $15 million and $20 million. patibility, available parking space, and po- 9 APRIL 8, 2019 | THE FREE PRESS Arts&Culture Artists of the week: Smith and Holmes Two USM artists believe in the healing power of creativity from a local farm, building her own spinning This week will feature two students who wheel and creating her own weaving and yarn. are influencing their audiences by exhibit- Smith described a specific fleece she created ing their belief in the therapeutic effects of by repeatedly mixing white and grey wool in art. order to craft a white and grey gradient appear- Ryan Farrell ance. She said that these handcrafted products Staff Writer are much superior to mainstream alternatives. Art is becoming well known for being an Even though the creation can span over mul- effective therapeutic method. Reaghan Smith, tiple months, Smith feels that the end result is an art education major who is focused in com- worth the wait. munity arts, believes that this method is effec- A goal of hers is to express realism through tive for people affected by mental illness. her work. She mentioned one piece of hers Smith has always been attracted to sculpt- that demonstrated her understanding and ap- ing, which is what she is primarily known for. preciation of realism. The sculpture was a In a previous summer, she had a collabora- chocolate mold of an apple and it was painted tive piece featured in the Westbrook Library. with colored sugar icing in order to give it a While she doesn’t spend a lot of time in the rotten appearance. Berkeley Elias / Lead Photographer studio due to her major, she isn’t short of ex- Smith was captivated by the contrast of the Artist Reaghan Smith focused on a sculpture perience. piece, since a confectionery delight has been This small group bases locations out of veg- Smith has been taking classes at USM since made to look incredibly repulsing. This illus- etable farms and it utilizes outdoor therapeu- “I’m not just creating 2009. She discovered her passion seven years trated how the visual of a piece can speak to tics, like planting, or working with farm ani- ago when she found the potential that medi- the viewer and that different contexts can af- mals. Smith first learned about these when she a beautiful thing, I’m ums such as sculpting can bear. She said that fect the overall message. applied for an internship at a wellness home in her “creativity was heavily encouraged by the “After that apple-chocolate piece I did, North Carolina. working through a dif- art faculty in place.” Smith also said that she I started really thinking about why I do the “It was a wonderful place. It opened my credited a part of her revelation to a 3D de- things I do in art and how to get more specific eyes to how healing doesn’t have to be in a ficulty that I have.” sign course. This class was taught by Duncan about what I do with them,” Smith said. hospital,” Smith said. Unfortunately, since she Hewitt, a long-time faculty member. During Another function of her work is that it pro- relocated, she wasn’t able to attend. However -Reaghan Smith her time in his course, she learned that 3D art vides a sense creative expression. Smith stated she eventually hopes to explore a similar op- is much more expressive than two-dimension- that her work is not only personal, but it is also portunity again so she can show others the Art Student al mediums. a method of self reflection. power of expression and perception. “It’s so much more open than you could “It’s really nice to be able to just sit down ever imagine,” Smith said. and work through things without words,” said Cosette Holmes manifests feelings on the canvas While Smith has been exploring ceramics Smith. “I’m not just creating a beautiful thing, Asha Tompkins take any art classes with, but she was one of these past two semesters, that isn’t where her I’m working through a difficulty that I have.” Arts and Culture Editor the art teachers there and she spread so much specialty lies. Her main craft is known as fiber Even though many of Smith’s pieces are She’s seated in front of a giant sketch pad compassion and love through her art,” said or soft sculptures, which have many different visually appealing, this isn’t her priority. Her with a permanent marker in hand and a swarm Holmes. “That’s always been something that I variations. The pieces are made up of fabric, pieces’ representation is of utmost importance of thoughts in her mind. After a timeless in- admire about her and it really affected me in a wool and weaving. since there is usually a lack of control asso- stance of attacking the paper, she takes a step way in how I view art.” “I found that I kept gravitating towards ciated with the visual. Even though they’re back. All of her troubles are manifested into a Her art takes many different forms, whether things that are more natural, like how some bound to receive multiple perceptions, Smith visual story. Her art became a part of her. it be painting, sculpture, writing music or the- people are attracted to creating metal work,” takes pleasure in seeing the emotional reac- Junior Cosette Holmes, an art history and atre art, Holmes finds the beauty in it. she said. tion, even if it isn’t her intended reaction. art education major found that her love for art “The different forms of art that I’m involved Smith only uses metal as either a frame or In the coming years, Smith wants to work began after receiving an easel as one of her in and create all impact each other,” said Hol- an installation. in the art therapy field, specifically to assist first birthday presents. However, this early-on mes. “One example of that would be that I Many of these materials take awhile to pro- people whose lives have been affected by exposure didn’t have a significant impact until love listening to music and creating art based cess, but she involves herself in all aspects of mental illness. Her goal is to eventually work later in her life. off of how the music makes me or someone the production. This includes gathering wool in a wellness home. “I had a teacher in high school that I didn’t else feel, or even combining music with the- 10 APRIL 8, 2019 | THE FREE PRESS Arts & Culture From the- on page 9 fact that artists are able to share their different ally expressed part of my emotions and part perspectives of the world with other people. of how I look back on some of the trauma “Everyone sees the world in a very indi- from my childhood. vidual way, and I love to share my individual After looking at the finished product, Hol- way of seeing the world with other people.” mes realized that she could almost have a Holmes stated that “it’s important for peo- conversation with her piece. ple to remember that everyone is an artist.” “That really opened my eyes to how pow- “There’s no distinction – I don’t think there erful art is for me, and how effective it is for should be a distinction between someone people to really deal with pain,” said Holmes. who makes art professionally, someone who “That’s something that I work through with doodles, or someone who makes jewelry or my art now, something that fuels some of my someone who makes quilts,” said Holmes. art is just processing through pain and finding “All humans are artists because we all create the beauty in life, despite the pain.” constantly.” Holmes made stated that letting go is most She learned that concept at the beginning important in finding her creativity. If she of her artistic career and allowed it to shape holds onto expectations for herself, then the her own art. art won’t “become what it’s meant to be.” “Last summer, I was bored and I sat down “For other people, especially sketchers Noli French / Staff Photographer in front of this giant sketch pad,” said Hol- and people who are really into drawing, they Artist Cosette Holmes. mes. “I had a lot of things that I was dealing might have a specific plan of exactly how with and processing through.” they want things to go,” said Holmes. “It atre, that’s an interesting art form.” will look like. Someone had suggested that she try and probably works for them, and I’m sure it turns Holmes said that “even the idea of perfor- “Just think about expression. Instead of process those emotions by expressing them out beautifully, but for me, it’s just a little dif- mance of theatre and acting” inspires her art being nervous about your art being good through her art. ferent. It’ll be different for everyone.” pieces and “makes it all melt together.” enough, do what your hand feels like doing. “I always kind of had trouble translating But that difference is what helps Holmes In order to get her creativity rolling, Hol- That’s a strange way of putting it, but I think the emotions that I felt from different trauma, find the beauty in the art. Someone might look mes takes a piece of paper, regardless of that everyone has that creativity and that nat- with depression and childhood abuse and at her piece and not understand how it came whether or not it has marks on it, and then ural artist inside of them. You can really let things like that,” said Holmes. “So, I took a to be, or what it represents. But, she knows. splashes, mixes and spreads colors across it, yourself be free with it,” Holmes said. permanent marker and started destroying this The art is a part of her, and it will always be a not worrying about what the finished product To Holmes, a big aspect of making art is the sketch pad. I ended up with this piece that re- special relationship. Icelandic teacher experimenting in grass art coming to USM Continuing cultural connections with Iceland Julie Pike Editor-in-Chief been focused on the self-identity of a nation in postcolonial times, the origin and the re- Continuing their partnership with Iceland, flection of national motifs in the present and the USM Art Department is welcoming an the fragment as a mirror into the past,” she artist to share Icelandic cultural connec- said. tions. The USM Art Department hosts visiting Ólöf Nordal, an artist and teacher from artists and scholars each year from all over the Icelandic University of the Arts, will the world, said Jan Piribeck, a professor of be at USM for a week to visit art classes, digital art and foundations at USM. There is critique students’ work, start research for a cross-campus advisory panel to select the a residency project for 2020 and discuss a artists for each year. partnership with her university and USM. More recently, the university has been A recent project of Nordal, “Experiment partnering and making educational and cul- Photo courtesy of USM Art Department on Turf,” “Examines how contemporaries tural connections with Iceland. Over spring artists for short-term visits, from 2 to 5 days, environment, while receiving support from understand the material turf differently from break, the Free Press reported that an art as well as one seven week residency each the Icelandic government and businesses in past generations,” she shared on her Face- education class travelled to Iceland for a year, Piribeck said. In the fall of 2018, USM her community. book in January. “It is an attempt to give course on art and education in Iceland. had visiting artist Daniel Minter, who show- “Her work fits well with the Digital Hu- turf new meaning and form within contem- “It seemed timely to bring in an artist cased his artwork showing the history of manities initiative to cultivate a balanced porary visual art.” She worked with students from Iceland whose work tells us about the Malaga Island, an island off of Casco Bay. reciprocity between culture, commerce and from the Icelandic University of the Arts in history and culture of her country and the “Students benefit by interacting with a va- the environment,” she said. creating the exhibition. region,” Piribeck said. riety of artists who share their expertise and Nordal will also host a public talk and In a story from USM Public Affairs in late While Nordal’s visit this week will be bring a wide range of artistic views to the slideshow on Wednesday, April 10 at 5 p.m. March, Nordal described her art as pieces short-term, Piribeck hopes she will return in program,” Piribeck said. in the Glickman Family Library, 7th Floor that deal with “Icelandic history and the 2020 for a longer stay, and will be making Nordal’s visit is co-hosted by the USM Events Room. She will be discussing some collective memory of a nation in a critical plans for a future exhibit at USM. Digital Humanities initiative. Piribeck said of her recent work, including experiments and analytical way. My artistic research has The Art Department hosts several visiting that Nordal combines arts with the natural with using turf for her art projects. Arts & Culture THE FREE PRESS | APRIL 8, 2019 11 Book Review: Sloane Leong explores Prismevery crevice Stalker, of humanity Vol.with a truthful1 and surreal story Jess Ward its best. She’s created various alien species, Staff Writer and the planet they’re on is full of texture. Comic books, for this reviewer, have been Every page is breathtaking, and Leong is one of the most enjoyable ways to read from truly a master of incorporating the physical childhood to adulthood. Combining stun- and the abstract into one fluid scene. ning and innovative art with complex and Beyond the art, the narrative of Prism gripping narratives, comics give the reader Stalker, Vol. 1 is science fiction to the- ex heroes, villains, universes and adventures. treme, while managing to be completely They often present them in shades of gray; relevant to the reader’s reality. Vep has been questions of morality and “the greater good” displaced from her home planet, which is permeate the earliest superhero comics, be- under “quarantine” after a terrorist attack. ginning with “The Phantom,” a dark and She fled at a young age, and grew up with innovative character, in 1936. Since then, her remaining family without learning their superheroes and action comics have thrived, language. exploring every crevice of humanity. Sloane Vep is then recruited to the Academy, a Photo courtesy of Pinterest.com Leong’s Prism Stalker, Vol. 1 has undoubt- school run by the chorus, who colonize other edly tapped into that approach, telling a story planets where they deem life to be “less sen- most do, and it leaves you needing to know mend this book for anyone who likes to read both completely surreal and yet full of truths. tient.” From there, she must study alongside what happens next. or look at beautiful art. There is something Prism Stalker, Vol. 1 is a trade paperback, beings from all different corners of the uni- Prism Stalker, Vol. 1 encapsulates anxi- for everyone in this work, and personally, I or a collection of several comics into one verse, as they train to help fight indigenous eties around identity, heritage, family and can’t wait for volume two. publication. This volume includes the first uprisings against the chorus’ colony. Vep’s home. Vep is young and questions herself If you have any books you want to see re- five issues, and tell the story of an interplan- only hope to find a new land for her family at every turn, and the reader is right there viewed, suggestions can be sent to jessica. etary refugee, Vep. The art alone is enough and her people is to help colonize this planet, with her. Combining stunning visual repre- [email protected]. For those who want to to make this piece a stand-out: bright and but will she be able to go through with it? sentations of the self, memory and language, read along, I will be reviewing Shobha Rao’s bold colors and fantastical world-creating at This trade paperback ends in a cliffhanger, as Leong’s work is unmatched. I would recom- Girls Burn Brighter next week. Icelandic teacher experimenting in grass art coming to USM

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The Beach Bum: McConaughey falls flat Wednesday, April 10

Harmony Korine’s Miami comedy lacks any depth Ólöf Nordal: Visiting Artist Talk Ryan Farrell Glickman Family Library, 314 Forest Ave., Staff Writer Portland Another all-star cast has created an- Start: 5 p.m. other cinematic disappointment. The End: 12 p.m. Beach Bum explores the life of some- one who lives by his own rules but that Saturday, April 13 is all it seems to bring. Scenes move from party to party with little context that makes the film seem more like an Portland Ovations Presents: Alexi Kenney experience rather than a story. It fails with Renana Gutman to go in depth which makes it difficult Hannaford Hall, Portland Campus, 88 Bedford to be invested. This party film was St. directed by Harmony Korine who’s Start: 2 p.m. known for creating films such asSpring Breakers. The Beach Bum is similar, es- Photo courtesy of IMDB Tuesday, April 16 sentially serving as a spectacle for what from his array of friends who are almost is when his wife dies in the hospital, the high life in Florida looks like. It’s as peculiar as him. essentially in Moondog’s arms. This USM Jazz Ensemble obvious that this took precedence over The film’s main character, Moondog, event could have caused an emotional Corthell Concert Hall, Gorham Campus telling an actual story. is an acclaimed poet who is loved by conflict since he was basically respon- Start: 7:30 p.m. Moondog, played by award win- many due to his way with words and his sible for her death. However, the film ning actor Matthew McConaughey, is unique and unstable lifestyle. McCo- keeps going and he is able to continue a notorious middle-aged party animal naughey is immersed in the role, along with his adventures, seemingly unaf- Thursday, April 18 who roams around the Florida Keys with his accompaniments Snoop Dogg fected by the tragedy. area. Throughout his late night esca- and Jonah Hill, who are his closest part- This trend continues throughout the Dawland pades, he gets wasted in bars, smokes ners. McConaughey’s performance was film, including an instant escape from Maine Historical Society, 489 Congress St., marijuana constantly and miraculously sporadic and convincing, but unfortu- rehab thanks to Zac Efron. His charis- Portland seduces many women. When he’s not nately that’s all it has going for it. While ma and poetry can get him out of any Start: 6 p.m. doing that, he’s lounging on a row boat McConaughey portrays a confident, situation. There’s some dialogue that End: 8:30 p.m. without a care in the world. Shockingly stud-minded drunk and stoner, that’s the comments on this, but whoever defends enough, his wife Minnie (Isla Fisher) extent of his character. Moondog usually comments that he’s Thursday, April 18 calls him back to his mansion in Miami Throughout the film, we see Moon- “a genius” and his uniqueness is why he for his daughter’s wedding. He returns dog stumble through each dilemma he’s has gotten away with so many things. Working Waterfront Art Show Fundraiser home and continues to partake in his thrown into and he never really strug- This includes Minnie’s sincere love for daily escapades, just now accompanied gles to get out of them. He either uses him, even though she knows that he The Bakery Studio, 61 Pleasant St., Portland by his wife. He’s wasted during his his friends or his charisma to escape is sleeping with multiple other people Start: 4 p.m. daughter’s wedding and continues to dire situations. The audience never sees when he’s not at home. End: 7 p.m. humiliate the new couple, illustrating him fail, so when he ultimately achieves Overall, it seems that the cast enjoyed that the destructive drunk is incredibly his goal, it doesn’t feel earned. His creating the film. However, their series Sunday, April 14 selfish. achievement is also not satisfying since of experiences doesn’t really translate Afterwards, Moondog and Minnie Moondog is an incredibly unlikable into an actual cinematic story. It merely SpringSong: Songs of the Lights take their drunken escapade on the road. character with few redeeming qualities. serves as a spectacle for an unrealistic Williston-Immanuel United Church, 156 High They cause an accident which eventu- What The Beach Bum is really miss- lifestyle. St. ally leads to Minnie’s death. After this, ing is any sense of internal or exter- While McConaughey delivers a per- Start: 4 p.m. her will is uncovered which explicitly nal conflict, even though the film has formance appropriate for the role, his stated that Moondog could not inherit plenty of opportunities to implement it. lack of conflict and development make any of her possessions, leaving him This makes Moondog an unsympathetic his character forgettable. This charac- bound to the lifestyle that he is so at- character, since we never see him expe- ter’s biopic has the flare, but he himself tracted to. After being kicked to the rience any low points. does not have the essential depth that a Want to submit an event? curb, Moondog will need a little help One of the most notable examples memorable story requires. [email protected] 13 APRIL 8, 2019 | THE FREE PRESS USM Community Page People of USM Karen Wilson

Kate Rogers then returns to the sea, but unlike many Community Editor others it often lives to swim up and lay more the next year. Wilson studies these fish all over the state, and has made great Karen Wilson, with a Ph.D in limnology, strides in re-establishing their population gets to study freshwater areas like lakes in Maine’s water. “I get to spend all this and rivers, and her research has taken her time in what I think are the most beautiful all over the world. She also happens to be parts of Maine doing my work, really hav- an associate research professor in USM’s ing a good time,” Wilson said enthusiasti- department of environmental science. At cally. She told a story of being out on a lake USM, Wilson does everything she can to on a beautiful night and thinking “I love get her students involved in real world re- getting paid for doing this,” she said. search. Wilson also loves teaching at USM. She Wilson wanted to be a scientist from talked at length about the ways she gets to when she was very young, she said. Even involve students in her research, from hir- despite being encouraged to do other ing them to allowing them to do it as part things, she held onto her goal. After grow- of class. Currently she is teaching a class ing up in the Bangor area, she wanted to on water quality where the students are do- get as far away as possible, so she went to ing a 10 week study on road salt contami- California for undergrad. She was really nation in Portland’s streams. The students interested in “organisms and their relation- go out and take real samples, analyze the ship with the environment,” she said. So data and will write their paper at the end of she got a degree in wildlife and fisheries the semester. According to Wilson, this is biology from the University of California the third year her class has done this study, Davis. “I was in heaven,” she said. and the local departments of environmental For graduate school Wilson went to protection are very interested in their find- the University of Wisconsin in Madison ings. “This is exactly the type of research and studied limnology. In Wisconsin she they’ll be doing in the real world,” Wilson worked with researchers doing long term said. These projects are fun for Wilson as studies on the lakes. “When I started my well, because she genuinely looks forward Ph.D, I was handed 20 years worth of data,” to reading their papers and learning from she said. During her graduate studies, she them. worked with invasive species, and she was Wilson praised USM for how creative there for a long time. “Doing a Ph.D be- they let her be with her teaching and the comes more of a job than it is school. At intimate class sizes. “You can throw out some point you stop taking classes and just some of the lectures and instead have these start working on your project,” she said. really active labs where people are doing After getting her Ph.D, Wilson taught cool stuff that’s actually relevant,” she for a year at the University of Minnesota, said. Even for people who don’t love teach- which she said was exhausting, but really ing, Wilson said “There’s enough oddball prepared her for future teaching experi- things about teaching at USM … that this ences. Then she took some time off from is the place you’d wanna be.” that and went to the University of Toronto, One of the other exciting things biology where she studied water quality in Lake students have access to is the aquaponics Katelyn Rice / Staff Photographer Ontario. Finally, she and her husband— lab. Wilson gave a tour of the lab, showing Karen Wilson shows off everything students are working on in the aquaponics lab off the different things students have grow- who is also an adjunct professor at USM— The best thing about being a research opportunities,” Wilson said. She and some decided to come back to Maine. They ing and the fish they keep. They have sev- eral tanks of Tilapia, a fish that can adapt scientist, Wilson said, is that the work is other faculty as well as faculty from Orono chose Maine because they could get jobs in always changing. “There’s always new recently wrote a grant for the national sci- the same area, and because Maine is a great easily to changing conditions. The fish are necessary to the aquaponics system be- ideas coming up there’s always new ques- ence institute, which if approved would place to study freshwater systems. tions to ask or projects to get involved give them three years of research. “You can Maine is where Wilson found what she cause the plants absorb the nutrients from the fish waste. The department even has an with... you make your joy,” she said. Even do whatever you want if you are open to called “my bread and butter.” She works though USM is rather small, Wilson gets to collaboration,” Wilson said. with a fish called the alewife. This fish is agreement with Sodexo, where they give the cafeteria lettuce and peppers grown in work with people all over the state in her special because, like many other species of research. “What you like to do you can pur- fish it swims up rivers to lay its eggs and the aquaponics lab and get fish food in re- turn. sue … as long as we are giving our students 14 APRIL 8, 2019 | THE FREE PRESS Irish Heritage Center helps immigrants Community Irish descendants honor their ancestors with service Events Max Lorber Staff Writer ■■ Tuesday, April 9 18th century Irish immi- grants in Portland reached out Compassionate Communication to fellow community mem- 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. bers for help to fund the con- Portland Club struction of a Catholic church. While many discriminated 156 State St, against the Irish people, some Portland ME heeded the call, and extend- Free but RSVP requested ed a hand to this struggling group. ■■ Wednesday, April 10 Now, the Maine Irish Heri- tage Center (MIHC), head- The Devil We Know screening quartered at the former St. and panel with the Conservation Law Dominic’s church on State Street in Portland, helps new- Foundation ly arrived immigrants. 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. One Longfellow Square In 1928, having secured Lead Photographer enough funds through dona- Berkeley Elias / Portland, ME tions to begin construction, The MIHC is in a beautiful building on State St that used to be St Dominics church the foundation stone for St. with bats and clubs through Portland, and then was gifted Martin Feeney, nicknamed Dominic cathedral was laid. the evening. Completed in to the newly founded MICH “Bull Feeney” in high school ■■ Friday, April 12 It was completed in 1833. At 1893, the building still stands in 2003. With the building in because of his prowess on the this time, the Irish community to this day. disrepair, MIHC was closed football field. He was an altar Voices of Portland was regularly persecuted by “This church has such in 2006. The 4,100 pound bell boy at St. Dominic’s in the local Portlanders, many of a strong connection to the had dislodged from its moor- first decade of the 1900s. 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. them Protestant. According to Irish community,” Vinny ings and fell to the ground “About a quarter of today’s University of New Englanwd, The Irish of Portland, Maine O’Malley, executive director that year. The Patriot’s Day Mainers have some Irish Innovation Hall room and St. Dominic’s--175 Years of the Irish Heritage Center nor’easter storm of 2007 blood,” said Herb Adams, a Free of Memories, violence perpe- in Portland and second gen- caused severe damage. local Portland historian. A ge- trated against Irish-Catholics eration Irish-American, said Members of the MIHC ap- nealogy program is now run ■■ Friday, April 12 was rampant, it was not un- while discussing St. Domi- plied for grants and solicited by the MIHC. heard of for Irish men to be nic’s history. As they strug- donations. “The Diocese did For the last three years, Vintage Bazaar shot or beaten to death on the gled with poverty and disease a study, they said we needed Welcoming the Stranger, a lo- streets of this city. through late 19th and 20th five million dollars or this cal grassroots organizations April 12th 5:00 p.m. - 14th at 4 p.m. By 1888, the Irish Catholic century, St. Dominic’s served place was going to fall down that help immigrant families Thompsons Point, population in Portland had not only as a place of wor- on top of itself. Well, we’re through a mentorship pro- Portland ME grew substantially, many of ship, but also a community still here,” O’Malley said. In gram, has held their Thanks- 10$ per day whom were fleeing the Great center, school and daycare. 2008, the MIHC reopened, giving meals in the MIHC Irish Potato Famine of 1845- Families would converge and and the 116 year old bell community room on the first ■■ Wednesday, April 17 1851, known in Irish history assist one another. The com- was reinstalled in the church floor. The MIHC hosted a as An Gorta Mor, the Great munity that formed around tower. concert by Pihucintu, a cho- Anti-trafficking charity night Hunger in the Irish Gaelic the church helped one another The MIHC is largely a vol- rus consisting of immigrants language. Most of them came through hardships, such as the unteer organization that hosts from sub-Saharan Africa, the 4:30- 9:00 p.m. from the rural Connemara, a influenza outbreak of 1918. events, concerts, film screen- Middle East, and Eastern Eu- Elsmere BBQ mountainous region on the A black wreath hanging on ings and art exhibitions, as rope this past March. Local 476 Stevens Ave west coast that spans be- the door, an old Irish custom well as celebrating Irish cul- Portlanders from the Demo- Portland, ME tween Galway and Westport. marking a death in the family, ture with Irish Gaelic lan- cratic Republic of Congo The 55-year-old cathedral was a common sight in 1919 guage and Irish dance classes. celebrated an election held was no longer adequate for and into the 1920s. Through- They have also done work in their native country in De- such a large congregation, so out the 20th century, it was with Portland nonprofits, in- cember of 2018. they again raised money and normal for a community cluding Learning Works and After listing the above began the construction of a members to have their bap- Opportunity Alliance. mentioned events that the larger building on the same tism, confirmation, wedding Margaret LaCombe Fee- MIHC has hosted, O’Malley lot. There was still a lot of and funeral at St. Dominic’s. ney, a member of the MIHC, said, “Whatever we do here, anti-Irish and anti-Catholic Due to a dwindling con- did a genealogical study on we want to be cognizant of sentiment in Portland at the gregation, the Catholic the Feeney family in 2008. the fact that we are all im- time. To prevent sabotage, Church decided to close and John Ford, the famous film migrants…and some of our local longshoreman, many of deconsecrate St. Dominic’s director and native Port- experiences are very similar.” Want us to include your event? whom were Irish-Americans, in 1997. Ownership of the lander, is part of that family [email protected] guarded the construction site property went to the City of tree. His real name was John 15 APRIL 8, 2019 | THE FREE PRESS Perspectives

Staff Perspective TV teaches unhealthy relationships Katie Letellier And respect is not ignoring what the other Staff Writer person says or wants, to satisfy your own wants. For years now many shows have captured Following the finale, the two were featured the attention of viewers with stories of star- on the front page of People Magazine, where crossed lovers. Colton is quoted as saying, “I couldn’t let her The writers play with the characters, teasing go.” the viewers into rooting for the two people to Of course that’s an exaggeration, he could, get together. This is known as the chase. he just didn’t want to. Then, the couple finally gets together to- If you were watching The Bachelor this wards the end of the series and all is well. season or at least followed the couple’s rela- Except, sometimes the chase between the tionship in some capacity, then know that what two people is not flirtatious and sweet but you witnessed was not an epic love story, but overly persistent and manipulative. rather a far too typical instance of a man per- When the latter happens, and viewers still suading or even pressuring a woman to get Photo courtesy of ABC into a relationship with him. see the characters have a happy ending togeth- two people and not for one person to assert away and see if they stay anyways. When TV shows have us rooting for and ap- er they risk blurring the lines between what is their unsolicited “love” for the other person. It also teaches young men to ignore what preciating “love stories” like these, they are in- healthy and what toxic when being courted. It wouldn’t be fair to put all the blame on women tell you, because “they may not have stilling the value that this is the love we should On its most recent season, ABC’s The The Bachelor though, because many classic meant it.” strive for and that if a man fights for you it Bachelor ended with the bachelor Colton get- TV shows and movies depict similar toxic ro- This is a very bad message to send, espe- means he really loves you. ting dumped by one of the contestants, Cassie. mances. cially to teenagers, the intended audience for In the real world, that’s not a measurement Colton told her he’d fight for her, yet she still Shows like Netflix’s Thirteen Reasons Why this show, who are impressionable and new to of love. she chose to go home. Colton then broke up pushes this idea even further, having the main romantic relationships. Couples like Cassie and Colton perpetuate with the other two remaining contestants and character, Clay, outright say that he believed It is so important for women to learn to say the dangerous notion that when a girl says no, began his fight for Cassie, the one he wanted Hannah killed herself because he didn’t fight what they really mean and it is even more im- she really means yes, or at the very least, she’s to be with and vowed to fight for. for her when she was pushing him away. portant for men to respect what a woman is telling you to try harder. After a chase and some convincing, Cassie He was referring to a specific incident saying, even if they have an inkling it may not Again, this is not true with most women. A decided to give Colton another chance and where she yells at him to leave and he listens be what they really mean. vast majority of women don’t play games and now they present themselves as a happy cou- and leaves. Then, on Hannah’s post-mortem If you have internalized these shows’ mes- mean what they say. ple. tape for him, she says that she didn’t want him sages, and allowed them to impact your idea This is not to say that romantic gestures But love and healthy relationships aren’t to leave that night. of love, come back to reality and learn that aren’t okay, because they are, as long as they made through the chase, they are made This tells viewers that a way to gauge a per- more than anything, respect is the foundation are used to uphold mutual feelings between through respect and understanding. son’s feelings for you is to verbally push them of a healthy relationship. 16 APRIL 8, 2019 | THE FREE PRESS Perspectives Students and Crossword suicide

Liza Little & Samantha Seebode about suicide, it may cause someone to sponse. Try to talk to the person. Let them kindness. Psy.D, Director of Counseling think about suicide and ultimately end up know that you care. Let them know that Counseling Services are available on all Services & Graduate Assistant and acting on the thought. However, what peo- there is help and that you will be there for three USM campuses and can be reached Suicide Prevention Coordinator ple don’t realize is that if someone is at the them. Counseling Services offers care for by calling 780-4050. We have a website point where they are already having suicid- the mental health needs of students, ad- full of information, resources and help on We don’t often think about suicide and al thoughts, they won’t be giving them the dresses crises and teaches coping strategies various topics on the USM portal. spring, but suicide rates tend to go up this idea because it’s already there. to manage suicidal thoughts. Contact us if After hours, we have Cumberland time of year. Suicide is the second leading The majority of students state that they you are worried about a student or a friend. County Crisis Services available at 207- cause of death among 15 to 24 year olds would be most likely to share suicidal You can also contact a resident assistant, 774-HELP to talk with you or your friends in Maine. thoughts with a peer before anyone else. 80 residential director or a faculty or staff about whatever is going on in the moment. In a survey of 428 USM students who percent of students who die by suicide are person at USM and they will help you find They help make safety plans and come to sought treatment at the University Health not in counseling. This means that many of help for that person. There is much stigma the dorm or your home if needed. and Counseling Services for the 2017-2018 our students become the first responders to around suicide that people often feel they There are websites like Free 2 Luv, The school year, 41 percent reported having other students in distress. What can you do need to hide that they are thinking this way. American Foundation for Suicide Preven- considered suicide one or more times, 16 for a peer or friend that is in distress? It’s okay to ask directly, “Are you having tion and NAMI that have important re- percent having considered it within the last The first step is noticing and observing thoughts about suicide?” sources. year and 8 percent reported history of one that something is off in the other person. Some of you have already saved a life There will be suicide prevention training suicidal attempt. 38 percent reported his- The person may have begun to withdraw this year and stepped in to help out. I have for USM students at the ROCC on April tory of self-injury. Of every five suicides, and isolate or stopped going to classes. met some of you and am always humbled 16 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. All are wel- four are males. Of every 100 attempts, 70 Some students become so depressed that by your courage to listen, to respond and to come. Our suicide prevention coordina- are females. Of every 10 suicides, four are getting out of bed is a chore. Some students act even when your friend or peer may get tor, Samantha Seebode, will come talk to by firearm and four are by hanging. These drink too much and try to numb their pain. angry with you. You have used humor, gen- any USM group to teach helpful bystander are the grim statistics of suicide. Some students are open about their strug- tle persuasion and your own inner strength skills. Just contact Counseling Services. Suicide is a difficult thing to talk about. gles with mental illness and their substance to bring students into counseling, to alert Taking care of each other is one of our It’s a very sensitive matter that often falls use and will say they are having thoughts your RAs and RDs, to reach out to faculty highest forms of humanity. Thank you for into a category of unspoken topics. People of suicide. or staff and to stand up for your friends in reading this. are under the impression that by talking Noticing these changes requires a re- distress. Thank you for your courageous Sustainability and ME Cryptogram Pallet for the planet

Tom Dolloff livestock production. The FCR is the ratio stock production and that share will only emissions. Livestock, namely beef, and USM Eco-Rep of pounds of feed (corn and grain) needed increase with a growing global population pork, also generate roughly 27 percent of to produce a pound of meat. Beef is one of and increased adaptation of western diets. global methane emissions which are about I have been a vegetarian for six years. the worst offenders with an FCR around 6 We are already seeing the environmental 35 times more potent than carbon diox- My decision did not stem from health con- whereas pork is at about 4.5 and poultry are effects of these trends today. Deforesta- ide in warming effects. While the current cerns, animal ethics, or flavor preference at 1.6, so for every pound of beef produced tion has been a growing global problem for rate of degradation is roughly equivalent but rather the impact that meat consump- 6 pounds of feed is consumed. The average decades and agriculture is responsible for to emissions it will change as global meat tion has on the environment. Eating meat American eats 57 pounds of beef in a single about 80 percent of it according to the Wa- consumption is expected to grow sig- is rooted both in human evolution and cul- year. This equates to 342 pounds of grain geningen University and Research Centre. nificantly with population and preference ture. However, the modern meat industry and corn that is needed to feed the amount Another case study looking at deforesta- shifts; meaning, more methane will af- has created a system that is unnatural, in- of beef that one person consumes. This is tion in tropical regions found that beef was fect our climate. Choosing to eat meat is a humane and destructive to Earth’s natural problematic because as more people switch responsible for about 5.2 million acres in personal decision and has always been the resources. over to western diets with more meat, es- 2011 alone, an area larger than Massachu- status quo. But in an increasingly global Meat production is simply inefficient. No pecially red meat, land use will become a setts. economy, our decisions have an impact far system is 100 percent efficient in convert- more serious issue. Meat consumption also contributes to beyond ourselves. I personally made the ing one type of energy to another and this According to the UN Food and Agricul- the most severe environmental crisis of switch in one day after watching a video is certainly the case with meat. Keeping ture Organization, approximately 50 per- our era: global climate change. According Steve-o (a vegan) did on factory farming. I livestock uses both food and water, both cent of all habitable land on Earth is used to the Food and Agriculture Organization found it was relatively easy to adjust as you of which could be used to supply people for agriculture, and 77 percent of that land of the United Nations, the energy needed can find vegetarian alternatives at any local instead of the animals we choose to eat. A is used for livestock for both grazing and to house, heat, cool, ventilate, light and supermarket and there are tons of resources concept known as feed conversion ratios feed. This means that 38.5 percent of all move billions of animals contributes to online as it’s a pretty trendy topic. (FCR) better explains the inefficiency of habitable land on Earth is used for live- 14.5 percent of total global greenhouse gas Perspectives THE FREE PRESS | APRIL 8, 2019 17

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Horoscopes Aries (March 21 - April 19) Leo (July 23 - August 22) Sagittarius (November 22 - December 21) You are ready to begin a project that will bring A small sacrifice now leads to a large gain later. You Examine allowances and expenditures today. A fortune your way. Take that first step. build your assets bit by bit. discussion of financial needs and responsibilities aids realism. Taurus (April 20 - May 20) Virgo (August 23 - September 22) Capricorn (December 22 - January 19) A parental or mentoring figure proves helpful. You feel torn between a career and a partnership. Disagreements arise easily because thinking your Listen to the advice of those older or wiser. Dividing your time and energy isn’t easy, but you can own way is accented. You are clear about what you manage. want, just don’t forget tact. Gemini (May 21 - June 20) Libra (September 23 - October 22) Aquarius (January 20 - February 18) Your friends give you an opportunity to try You may want success faster. Don’t let impatience Financial dissatisfaction comes easily. Focus instead something new. Keep an open mind. become a problem; you can accomplish much! on one small step you can make toward future improvements. Cancer (June 21 - July 22) Scorpio (October 23 - November 21) Pisces (February 19 - March 20) Today is an optimal time for any reorganiza- Your “million and one” tasks feel overwhelming. Tak- A sudden urge to change everything around sweeps tional tasks. You can be thorough, focus on ing life one thing at a time will keep you relaxed and over you, only to be replaced by a yearning for secu- details and exhibit great personal discipline. more effective. rity and stability. Do a bit of both. 18 APRIL 8, 2019 | THE FREE PRESS Tuesday Tuesday Wednesday Saturday Sunday Baseball Softball Men’s Tennis Men’s Lacrosse Baseball

@ UMass Boston vs. UMass Boston vs. Thomas vs UMass @ Wheaton 3:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. College Dartmouth 1:00 p.m. Sports 4:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. USM relationship with Special Olympics Maine holds strong following budget uncertainty

Major League Soccer is enjoying their highest rate of growth in viewership and fanbases, but the team that competes in USM SAAC continues to host events on campus the Eastern Conference of the MLS from New England is not. The New England Cullen McIntyre Revolution have been in the MLS since Sports Editor out the year. “We’ve done our own version of the unified sports program, it’s not exactly like the beginning, when the league was the one done by high schools, it’s usually an formed in 1993 and competed in the first Following the proposal by Education Secre- eight week program where we meet once a season in 1996. tary Betsy DeVos to eliminate the funding for week and do a bunch of skills and drills on a Owner Robert Kraft has been there the Special Olympics in the 2020 federal edu- Sunday as well as playing games,” she said. It since the beginning and the team has not cation budget, there was an outcry across the differs from high school where they only do enjoyed anything close to the success- nation for the funding to be upheld. The Spe- one sport the entire time, the SAAC does sev- es of Kraft’s National Football League cial Olympics is an important event not only eral. They’ve done kickball, wiffleball, floor team, the New England Patriots. In their to those who compete, but those who volun- hockey, soccer, volleyball and more. 23-year history, the Revolution have teer and get involved with the events hosted. Events held throughout the year include not won a single MLS Cup, but have More locally, USM is extremely involved volunteering by student athletes, and it has appeared in five finals in 2002, 2005, with the Special Olympics program in Maine. left a great impact on those involved. “They 2006, 2007 and 2014. The team’s only Through the University’s Student Athletic Ad- love it. I think one of the best things of the trophies are the 2007 U.S. Open Cup, visory Committee (SAAC), advised by Wom- reciprocal nature of our partnership with Spe- where the Revolution beat FC Dallas 3-2 en’s Basketball head coach Samantha Allen, cial Olympics Maine is the fact that sport is in the final. Their other trophy was the there are various events hosted on campus. this completely even playing field where you 2008 North American SuperLiga, when “Most recently we had the Special Olym- see an inner kid in both sides. For our student the Revs won 6-5 on penalties over the pics Maine Basketball Tournament that hap- athletes it’s really fun to see them recognize Houston Dynamo. The team has also pens here, there are unified games that happen and witness the commonalities between the never won an MLS Supporters’ Shield here between local high schools that each part- two groups. Both are extremely competitive and came the closest in 2005 when fin- ner with Special Olympics programs through- Photo courtesy of @USMSAAC Twitter and like to joke with each other, everyone re- ishing in second place. out the year and compete at this tournament,” ally enjoys moving and using sport as a way to Students and Special Olympians posed for a photo after playing Volleyball. The current era of Major League Allen said. “It’s a double elimination tourna- connect with somebody.” Soccer is growth and a large intake of ment that runs all day and then there are also Special Olympics. To her, it’s more than just around a lap on the track it brings so much joy, The Special Olympics is an event that is money. Clubs across the country are individual skill events like dribbling, shooting, an event.“When I was in high school I vol- and I would hate to see them tap away at the close to everyone’s heart who has been in- spending big to get big names to their or passing competitions.” Coaching clinics for unteered at the Special Olympics, I did the weakest population by taking away the one volved, including for local high school Eng- teams, with examples of Los Angeles those interested in coaching Special Olympics outdoor track events and just seeing the par- thing that makes them strong,” Lasante-Ford lish teacher Caryn Lasante-Ford of Thornton Galaxy bringing in Swedish forward teams are also held on campus. ticipants then was life changing for me,” Las- said. Academy, whose daughter participates at the SAAC also hosts their own events through- ante-Ford said, “and now having a child who This is not the first time that Special Olym- does participate in these events, every spring pics funding has been on the list of things be- we go to Bonny Eagle for the Cumberland ing cut from the budget, but it has never made Country outdoor event and there are hundreds it through Congress. of participants and student volunteers. It’s just It was announced by President Trump on the most supportive and positive atmosphere, March 28 that the funding for the Special with all of these fans and athletes making the Olympics would continue so those involved kids feel like a typical kid or a typical athlete.” can continue to participate in unified sports Special Olympics events are held statewide and Special Olympics events across the coun- through high schools unified sports and the try. Special Olympics Maine program. For USM, there will continue to be many The Olympics also give the families of the events held on campus. “We are currently athletes an experience they did not think they working with Special Olympics Maine to do could have. “As an athlete and a coach I al- something with bocce ball as it gets warmer,” ways thought ‘of course I’m going to have my Allen said. “We would love to try a ‘spread daughter play basketball and she’s going to be the word to end the word’ event in the spring, Photo courtesy of @NeRevs Twitter born with a ball in her hand,’ but life happened as we have really only done it with basketball, and that’s not the case, so to see that I can still but we are yet to set a date.” cheer for her on the side of the pool or walking THE FREE PRESS | APRIL 8, 2019 19

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@ Wheaton 1:00 p.m. Cullen’s Column: Power Rankings It’s time for Robert Kraft to sell Baseball the New England Revolution Cullen McIntyre Zlatan Ibrahimović, D.C. United sign- Fort” every home game fills their sec- Sports Editor ing English legend Wayne Rooney, or tion weekly, but the seats throughout the expansion team Los Angeles F.C. bring- rest of Gillette look barren game after Major League Soccer is enjoying their ing in Mexican international Carlos Vela game. The Revs average attendance in highest rate of growth in viewership and as their first signing. While other teams 2018 was 18,347 per game, compared to fanbases, but the team that competes in are willing to spend, the Revolution are the Patriots average 65,878 in their last Record: 13-3 the Eastern Conference of the MLS from extremely hesitant with spending mon- season, selling out every single home #1 Little Eastern Conference New England is not. The New England ey for big name talent. This season, the game. Revolution have been in the MLS since largest spend on a player is $13.2 mil- There are too many issues to name for the beginning, when the league was lion by Atlanta United for Argentin- New England’s soccer team at the mo- Softball formed in 1993 and competed in the first ian winger Gonzalo Martinez, while the ment, but ownership sticks out at the season in 1996. Revolution’s largest spend this season top. Kraft Ownership Group has not put Owner Robert Kraft has been there on a player is $1.5 million for Spanish enough funds into the Revolution for since the beginning and the team has not midfielder Carles Gil, who is also the them to succeed and it shows not only enjoyed anything close to the success- team’s only purchase this season. on the pitch, but off. The team is without es of Kraft’s National Football League With money not being spent, the qual- a soccer specific stadium and is one of team, the New England Patriots. In their ity of the team is lacking against the the few MLS teams without one. Eastern 23-year history, the Revolution have competition they face in the MLS. It Conference rival Columbus Crew is in not won a single MLS Cup, but have took the Revolution five games to grab the process of building their second soc- appeared in five finals in 2002, 2005, their first win of the season, drawing one cer specific stadium in Columbus, Ohio, 2006, 2007 and 2014. The team’s only and losing three straight before beating while the Revolution continues to play trophies are the 2007 U.S. Open Cup, Minnesota United 2-1 at home on Sat- at Gillette. With the extreme success the where the Revolution beat FC Dallas 3-2 urday, March 30. One of the losses in- Patriots have had under Kraft, there has Record: 10-7 in the final. Their other trophy was the cluded a 2-0 home loss to new expansion been no reason for the 77 year-old to #8 Little Eastern Conference 2008 North American SuperLiga, when team FC Cincinnati in the team’s fourth pour money into his consistently under- the Revs won 6-5 on penalties over the MLS game. performing MLS team. Women’s Lacrosse Houston Dynamo. The team has also The lack in competition has led to a But for the team to keep up with the never won an MLS Supporters’ Shield small showing at the Revolutions home rapid growth of the American soccer and came the closest in 2005 when fin- stadium, also home to the Patriots, Gil- league, a new owner is needed. The ide- ishing in second place. lette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachu- al owner is not far from home in John Students and Special Olympians posed for a photo after playing Volleyball. The current era of Major League setts. The team ranks 19th (three teams Henry, owner of the Boston Red Sox and Soccer is growth and a large intake of have yet to play a game at home) in English Premier League side Liverpool around a lap on the track it brings so much joy, total home attendance at 35,070 after F.C. who are currently second in Eng- and I would hate to see them tap away at the money. Clubs across the country are spending big to get big names to their three home games, with the highest be- land’s top tier of soccer. What is truly weakest population by taking away the one ing Atlanta United at 113,003 after two needed is an owner willing to spend, thing that makes them strong,” Lasante-Ford teams, with examples of Los Angeles Galaxy bringing in Swedish forward home games. New England’s dedicated not only on players but on the franchise said. fanbase that sits behind the goal in “The itself. A move to Boston would ensure This is not the first time that Special Olym- more regular fans at a new stadium, as Record: 3-4 pics funding has been on the list of things be- Foxborough is not worth the drive for #4 Little Eastern Conference ing cut from the budget, but it has never made many soccer fans who want to see a it through Congress. good game. A cash intake into the start- Men’s Lacrosse It was announced by President Trump on ing eleven is also needed, as the team March 28 that the funding for the Special has only spent the $1.5 million on Gil, Olympics would continue so those involved while the most spent by a team was can continue to participate in unified sports $13.46 million by Atlanta United. and Special Olympics events across the coun- For now, the Revolution are left with try. a struggling team and little money being For USM, there will continue to be many put into the team. But fans can only hope events held on campus. “We are currently that something changes quickly and the working with Special Olympics Maine to do 23-year-old franchise can put together something with bocce ball as it gets warmer,” a strong team to finally win their first Allen said. “We would love to try a ‘spread MLS Cup and Supporters’ Shield. the word to end the word’ event in the spring, Photo courtesy of @NeRevs Twitter as we have really only done it with basketball, Record: 3-5 but we are yet to set a date.” (Left) Teal Bunbury pitcured celebrating with (right) Carles Gil after a New England Revolution goal was scored. #8 Little Eastern Conference WE’RE HIRING!

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