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THE FREE PRESS 92 BEDFORD STREET, PORTLAND, MAINE 04101 You too? (207) 780-4084 Sarah Tewksbury Take Two www.usmfreepress.org Editor-in-Chief words, a sentence, the sexual assault alone in this struggle. There is a silent In the last issue, I published a hotline phone number (which in Maine and underground support system that EDITORIAL heavily edited version of this let- is 1-800-871-7741), or longer anec- will not fail you if you need it. In light ter. I immediately experienced my dotes of their exposure to trauma. I re- of the recent explosion of courageous EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Sarah Tewksbury first regret in life. This is the way member reading about struggles in the individuals sharing their stories, here is MANAGING EDITOR Johnna Ossie I want this message read. I am not workplace, on the street, in their own my advice to you. NEWS EDITOR Jess Ward afraid and I am not going to hide. homes, and thinking, is there anywhere Call the hotlines. They’ll answer and ARTS & CULTURE EDITOR Mary Ellen Aldrich we are safe? they’ll let you talk to them. Tell your PERSPECTIVES EDITOR Muna Adan Social media and the news are cur- I used to think I was invincible. No- friends, tell your mama, tell someone COMMUNITY EDITOR Dionne Smith rently overflowing with testimonials body and nothing could come close to you trust, just tell someone. Here I am, SPORTS EDITOR River Plouffe Vogel from individuals who have been af- tearing me down. For a surprisingly an extraordinarily private person, tell- fected by sexual harassment or sexual short period of time, I was torn down. ing you how the only way for me to STAFF WRITERS Julie Pike, Jessica Pike, Maverick Lynes, Sarah assault. In 2006, activist Tarana Burke My own experience with sexual assault survive right now is to tell my people O’Connor, Sam Margolin, Kate Rogers, Jordan Castaldo, used the phrase “me too” to encourage Daniel Kilgallon, Cormac Riordan, Ben Theriault was violent, aggressive and unnerving. that I need them. The very, very last females around the world, specifically It silenced me and silenced my brain. thing I ever want to do is to be work COPY EDITORS women of color, to be conscious that Mental paralysis prevented me from for someone, to bother them. I want to Cara DeRose they were not alone in their struggles saying out loud what had happened be the helper and help everyone else. with traumatic incidents. Burke want- for days, but then I did. A stunningly Now, in this moment, I want your help. EDITORIAL BOARD: ed to empower and inspire women compassionate, hilarious and brilliant I’m asking for help from you. Please Sarah Tewksbury, Johnna Ossie and Mary Ellen Aldrich through empathetic understanding. woman that I have known since I was keep listening to each other. Keep tell- Following the exodus of celebrities fourteen saw a bruise on my face days ing each other. Don’t let this week-long BUSINESS MANAGER Lucille Siegler who shared their negative connections after my assault and asked what hap- fad of a hashtag fade to the background with Harvey Weinstein, people all over pened. I had no plans to tell her and because change will not be affected by DESIGN AND PHOTOGRAPHY the world began using the hashtag, no plans not to tell her. It all fell out of one post, though, it is a huge, coura- “me too,” to highlight their own expe- my mouth, start to finish, with a shaky geous start. DESIGN DIRECTOR Orkhan Nadirli riences. voice and watery eyes as I told her I call it courageous because I under- When I first saw the sheer number of what had happened. stand the inability to type the words DESIGNERS people I am connected to on Facebook She said, “I love you so much and “me too” and mean them in a very seri- Dakota Tibbetts posting statuses about this topic, I felt I am here for you, whatever it is you ous way. When I first saw the multi- so many emotions. While I’m certainly want to do next. I’ll be here for you.” tude of posts, many might I add, from DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY Bradford Spurr aware of the considerable numbers She didn’t just say those words, she fellow USM students, I wanted to join STAFF PHOTOGRAPHERS James Fagan, Lauren Kennedy, Katelyn of individuals who experience sexual acted on them. For days and weeks and in. While I sit here and put my thoughts Rice trauma, there was a grave feeling that months following my confession, right to paper, I realize that I would never FACULTY washed over me as I saw people I know up to today, she has stood beside me waste the space to tell the story of how personally and very well share their and stuck to her word. The pure act of one person thought they took from FACULTY ADVISOR Dennis Gilbert stories. According to the Rape, Abuse being present and active has done noth- me. For me, I don’t really think that’s & Incest National Network (RAINN), ing but keep me alive. My head is held the story. For me, the story is how my ADVERTISING every 98 seconds another American is high because this woman, though she world took in my traumatic experience sexually assaulted. RAINN also reports may not have her own “me too” story, and responded. I say this often, but we To advertise, contact our Advertising Manager at that there is an average of 321,500 sur- used Burke’s method of empathic em- are all just humans walking around the 207.780.4080 x3 and look at out advertising rates on our vivors of rape and sexual assault every powerment to help me stand tall. world together for a short period of website. We reserve the right to reject advertising. We will not single year in America. This particular friend is not the only time, living by our man-made rules. accept discriminatory ads. Before the explosion of the words one who has impacted this situation Let us be kind and care for each other “me too” on social media sites, the significantly. My family, though hard in the face of uncertainty, trauma, and Interested in working with us? pure statistic RAINN released that on them too, listened and learned from violence. Please know that you always states that one in six American women this. One place I found unlikely com- have an ear with the editor of the Free Visit our website at www.usmfreepress.org for a listing of will be survivors of an attempted or available positions or email editor@usmfreepress with a fort was USM. When I feel like I am Press. completed rape in their lifetime is seri- copy of your resume and cover letter to apply directly. drowning and can no longer lift my But yeah. Me too. ous cause for concern. However, once eyes, it seems that there is a kind face The Free Press is a weekly student–run newspaper paid very familiar faces were equated to smiling at me. The Free Press team for in part with the Student Activity Fee. One copy of The the statistical evidence, I realized how never fails to make me laugh. I am sur- Free Press is available free of charge. Up to 10 additional close to home the problem really is. rounded by love. I am so very lucky. copies are available for 25 cents each at the office of The All humans are susceptible to sex- Not everyone knows the support that Free Press, 92 Bedford St., Portland, Maine. ual violence, regardless of any aspect will be granted to them until they start of their personal identification. My talking about their experiences. Saying Facebook newsfeed was full of girls Cover Graphic: Orkhan Nadirli / Design Director “me too” on social media is one way and women sharing simply the two that shows one another that we are not 4 OCTOBER 30, 2017 | THE FREE PRESS News

Young Americans for Freedom no longer recognized as a group on campus

Maverick Lynes / Staff Writer Sarah Tewksbury from Friday’s meeting. If the group chooses The early semester meeting’s discussion Bussiere reiterated that he was there “to help Editor-in-Chief to submit such a request, it will be voted on with Budicky, Shaffer and Carrier was not and to advise.” by the executive committee for the BSO. pursued by any parties involved. There has However, the notion of an alumnus breath- The USM chapter of Young Americans To be recognized as an official group by been no attendance from YAF members at ing life back into a student organization has for Freedom (YAF) has failed to meet the the university, defunct student groups must BSO meetings or at student senate meetings. raised some eyebrows at USM, as the events standards for maintaining active status as a submit a proposal to the student senate to However, a resurgence of the group has been of last year’s controversial events, covered student group on campus. The Board of Stu- have their constitution re-approved. Once the inspired by a reappearance by Bussiere on by the Free Press, have led the administra- dent Organizations (BSO) met for the third constitution is reviewed by the parliamentar- campus. tion to develop new policies. As a result of time this semester on Oct. 27 at 10 a.m. Two ian and the Constitution Review Commit- Acting as an advisor, but claiming no title some of the controversial events Bussiere representatives from YAF were present for a tee, it will be presented at a student senate as the official advisor to the group, Bussiere and YAF brought to USM, the administra- portion of the meeting. meeting. Three student senate meeting dates has been assisting in recruiting members for tion has started a campaign to increase pre- Megan Bennett, an English and Com- remain during the Fall 2017 semester. If YAF YAF as well as helping to plan group meet- paredness for any potential future issues. munications student, and Paige Pandora, a chooses to present their constitution at one of ings. Tuesday, Oct. 24 YAF held its second USM’s existing Use of Facilities & Grounds Finance student, were the proxies for YAF, the remaining meetings, the final decision of meeting of the semester in Bailey Hall 207 Policy has been combined with new lan- attending the meeting in their Reserve Offi- whether or not the group will be reinstated at on the Gorham Campus. guage to create a draft policy for guidelines cer Training Corps (ROTC) uniforms. Ben- USM will be made by the student senators. Nine students, the faculty advisor, mili- for bringing speakers to campus. The policy nett and Pandora’s roughly thirty-minute USM graduate Ben Bussiere founded the tary science instructor Gregory Hayes, states that any speaker who comes to cam- presence at the meeting was considered an USM chapter of YAF during the 2016-2017 and Bussiere were in attendance. Handing pus must file an official request that includes absence because the BSO Constitution states academic year. The Free Press reported that out a monthly action plan, Bussiere began information such as the “speaker’s name, a that representatives from student groups Bussiere chose to start the USM chapter of the meeting by showing a video of Ronald general description of the topic or nature of must stay at the meeting for a minimum of YAF in order to give conservatives on cam- Reagan and followed with introductions of the presentation, the date of the appearance, two hours, unless the duration of the meeting pus a voice. In its Feb. 6 issue last year, the the attendees and news updates. During the and the means of publicity contemplated for is less than that time, in which case students Free Press quoted Bussiere as saying “If a meeting, the goals of the group were dis- the event.” A series of checks and balances must stay for the entire extent of the meeting. student is remaining silent because of fear cussed, including bringing Maine Republi- are built into the policy to ensure that the When Bennett and Pandora left the assem- that their opinion will not be the popular one, can Representative Beth O’Connor of Ber- USM administration has the right and ability bly, YAF became an officially defunct group I will help that student voice their ideas and wick to campus to give a talk titled, “Get to turn away speakers that could cause more on campus. fight for their rights.” The following week, Government Out of Our Pocket.” harm than good. Immediately following the meeting, BSO YAF brought Maine Republican Representa- As the students at the meeting went around “It definitely raises questions,” USM Pres- Executive Board members sent an email to tive Larry Lockman to the Portland campus the room to introduce themselves, they ident Glenn Cummings said. “It makes me the listed YAF contacts Gus Brown, Shane as a guest speaker. Following the controver- shared the reasons they consider themselves uncomfortable that an alumni student would Robertson and Pandora, alerting them of sial Lockman event, YAF brought Governor conservatives. Bussiere responded by saying be using the university platform to spread their status. According to the BSO Constitu- Paul LePage to speak as well. he hopes his work will help “return the na- ideas of one particular political nature.” tion, a student group that becomes defunct Once Bussiere graduated in May 2017, tion to its founding principles.” Others ex- Carrier also expressed concern about the loses privileges such as voting rights within group leaders Kaitlyn Budicky and Alex pressed their concern for freedom of speech nature of the current organization of YAF. the BSO, the control of the group’s funding Shaffer attempted to move away from the on campus or their views on finance and eco- “It doesn’t follow the spirit of a student and budget, and “the right to reserve meeting agenda Bussiere had previously established. nomics in the U.S. Some also expressed their organization. The interest and organization space under the BSO.” As a defunct group, According to Alex Carrier, Coordinator of desire to see the opposition dismantled. of those groups have to come from the stu- YAF now has the opportunity to initiate a re- Student Activities, and confirmed by Shaffer, “I’m looking for an end to crazy liberal dents,” Carrier said. “We do have groups that instatement process. the two students met with Carrier at the be- social justice on campus,” said Jack Hahn, receive support from alumni, but they are Regarding absences, the BSO Constitu- ginning of the 2017 Fall semester to express USM Honors student. still student-run.” tion states that student groups are allowed that they wanted to work towards inclusivity During the meeting, Budicky stepped For the time being, the activism YAF to submit a request to have their absence ex- for all students and focus on hosting debates, down as co-chair of the group. Hahn was hopes to accomplish will be put on hold un- cused “for reasons of extreme circumstances town hall style forums and educational talks elected secretary, Pandora was elected trea- til the group can regain official status as a or emergency.” YAF will have five business about learning how to register to vote and the surer, and Gus Brown was elected chair of student organization under the eyes of the days to offer a written appeal to be excused importance of participating in government. YAF. During and after the election process, university. News THE FREE PRESS | OCTOBER 30, 2017 5 Freedom of Expression Space opens on Portland campus

Jess Ward Dr. Lance Gibbs, Visiting Assistant Profes- News Editor sor of Sociology and Race & Ethnic Studies, is leading the charge to open and run the space, This semester, USM has been home to sev- in conjunction with Rowe. It is also part of the eral incidents involving the right to free speech Gloria S. Duclos Convocation Committee’s and its place on a college campus. With con- “freedom of expression initiative.” This space troversial speakers and a tumultuous political aims to help combat close-mindedness and atmosphere, faculty members at USM have help spread the idea that conflicting opinions decided that there is a need for constructive should coexist in a healthy and productive dia- conversation between students. logue. In response to this need, the university has Gibbs wrote in an email to the USM com- allowed the opening of its first Freedom of munity that the FoX “exists to encourage all Expression Space (FoX). Located on the first members of the university community to ex- floor of the Glickman Library on the Port- press a full range of ideas, not just their own.” land campus in the Paul Tarbox and Family He hosted the space’s first informal discussion Arcade, the FoX encourages students, faculty on Oct. 17, titled “The (Mis)Conceptions of Katelyn Rice / Staff Photographer and staff to express and experience a wide Black Fatherhood.” likely on Wednesdays, to facilitate conversa- constructive conversation and eliminate cross variety of ideas and opinions. The Arcade is The next scheduled event is on Nov. 13, tion between students about different issues. political divides. Rowe’s goal is to have me- open and available from 7:45 a.m. to 11 p.m. which will feature President Glenn Cum- As of this publication, there is no formalized diators at all of the events, with guidelines Monday through Thursday, with hours vary- mings and the Intercultural Diversity Advi- schedule of events or discussions, but Rowe centered around respect and courtesy. ing on the weekend in accordance with Glick- sory Council (IDAC). The conversation will hopes that students will use the space outside “With the right of freedom of expression man Library’s scheduled hours of operation. revolve around Cummings’ recent speech in- of registered events. comes the moral responsibility to think care- The idea for the space came from Dr. Leroy troducing Gerald Talbot, in which he used the “It should be free and open,” Rowe said, as fully about how that right is exercised,” writes Rowe, Assistant Professor of African Ameri- N-word. Talbot is a prominent liberal politi- he encourages students to find an opportunity Gibbs, “we have the responsibility to subject can History and Politics, and Dr. Rebecca Nis- cian in Maine and was the first black Repre- to visit and utilize the FoX. old truths to scrutiny and put forward new etich, Director of Honors. Rowe says he hopes sentative of the state. When using the space, students are expect- ideas to improve and create a more peaceful the space will help students and faculty “learn Director of Libraries and University Li- ed to value their peers’ input, while consid- and just society.” about each other’s experiences.” brarian David Nutty confirmed that there will be weekly discussions held in the FoX, ering how this right can be used to promote Trump’s Republican budget approval passes Maverick Lynes all citizens. With the pathway open to pass programs, and infrastructure. perspectives, whether or not people approve Staff Writer Republican tax reform, questions about the While those programs also need significant of these changes will depend on how they implications the proposal will have on citi- funding, it is hard for the USM community stand on specific issues. President Donald Trump took to Twitter zens of all socio-economic status have arisen. and other citizens to not look at the cuts that Since the Republicans failed to repeal on Thursday to announce to the American Democrats were quick to put down the would be made with a lot of biases. Medic- Obamacare, this was their plan b by enact- people that his party’s proposed budget had new tax reform as they believe it will hurt aid and federal student loan programs would ing major cuts to the Medicaid that will affect passed. Prior to the vote, Trump expressed middle-class families rather than helping both have a substantial effect on the students the role it plays in American citizens’ day to cautious confidence that the budget would them. Democrats went as far as to declare here on campus. day life. pass, tweeting, “I think we have the votes, that the bill appears to incorporate a power- The Trump administration’s budget also Also the cut to federal student loans, which but who knows?” The House of Representa- ful amount of false promises that have been included a tax policy that he was confident will make funding for school coming from tives voted the budget through by a vote of made. would grow the economy by around 3 per- the government now be at a premium and 216-212. Twenty Republicans opposed the While creating a budget is not the most cent, or in other words a raise by $2 trillion less likely to be rewarded. This will change budget. straightforward process, it remains incred- each year. While a lot of people criticized how future students are looking at colleges The budget that was approved will, in turn, ibly important to every single citizen. Law- Trump saying these numbers were unrealis- and if it is, in fact, a possibility for them. allow for a tax bill that could see as much as makers at every level of government look to tic, it is hard for one not to admire his opti- Now, this does include higher spending for $1.5 trillion addition to debt in over a decade, the federal budget to ensure their priorities mism and his confidence to set lofty goals. defense which could be seen as a positive for the federal government’s debt has already are in the right place with where they allo- This pass of the budget is a win that Trump those in the ROTC program here on campus. surpassed $20 trillion. The arrears from the cate funds. and the Republican party will celebrate as It is somewhat unclear how this will ulti- 2017 fiscal year came out to around $666 bil- When the Trump administration presented it is now on to their change of the tax code. mately affect the students of USM, but taxes lion which was an increase of a total of $80 the budget it included many caveats, such This, in turn, will benefit people in higher tax affect everyone, so this is an event that ev- billion coming from the previous year. as significant cuts to Medicaid, welfare pro- brackets but potentially hurt those who are eryone should be watching as a collective. One of the most significant implications grams and Social Security’s disability pro- labeled as middle class. No matter which class someone falls under, of the budget’s passing through the house is gram. The budget also included a reduction With all of that being said, it is nine months this new tax reform will cause significant that the tax reform plan the Republicans have to the Federal Student Loan Program. The into Trump’s presidency, and this is his most changes to how each person is taxed. Ev- proposed is within reach. This would give the cuts to the loan program could have serious significant move yet. As tax reform was one eryone will have to watch to see how these Republicans the ability to make significant repercussions for USM students. of his critical points during the election, this changes affect the population and where this changes to the tax code that in turn, affects Trump decided to focus the budget on an pass is big for him and his administration. extra spending will go. uprise in spending for defense, veteran health While there are always going to be two 6 OCTOBER 30, 2017 | THE FREE PRESS News

Student Senate reconvenes Projects and budgets on the agenda

Katelyn Rice/ Staff Photographer Jess Ward position,” says Ali. “It comes every time. I ly completed, because it did not include students, which has been a concern for News Editor try to be as fair as possible.” that this request was only for 75 percent of many commuter students on the Portland Swift’s presentation came from a differ- the funding while the remaining 25 percent campus. He proposed a seven-part initia- The Student Senate met this Friday, Oct. ent angle, informing the Senate of some would come from fundraising. The remain- tive, which included communicating with 27, to hear from guest speakers and discuss upcoming changes to the structure of the ing 25 percent must be raised before the students about the parking shortage and po- their budget, as well as to continue moving Student Government Business Office Husky Veterans can request the other 75, tential solutions, and implementing a text- forward with various projects on campus. (SGB). The Senate oversees and allocates according to the Student Government con- based alert service to let students know This week’s assembly featured guest the Student Activity Fee, and is responsible stitution. when the garage is full. speakers Andrew King, Director of Ad- for determining which groups and projects There were several interjections made The initiative was met with approval missions for the University of Southern on campus receive funding. Swift believes by Senators and audience members alike, from the other Senators, and Senator Wag- Maine, Justin Swift, Financial Manager that despite the restructuring, the Activity while Wagner and Pierce continued with ner called the text-based system “bril- for the University of Southern Maine and Fee belongs to the Senate. their disagreement. After reviewing all the liant.” Hewitt gave credit for the idea to Pious Ali, Councilor of the City of Port- “It doesn’t matter to me what you do options, an amendment was made to the re- other students on campus, noting that he land. with it, as long as you follow university quest, to include the missing 25 percent in wants as much input as possible, from stu- King came before the Senate to discuss policy,” Swift Said. the form, at which point it was passed. dents as well as senators. the role they play in promoting a posi- The truth in Swift’s statement became The Senate has also decided to begin a While overviewing projects, Senator tive campus image and to encourage the apparent as over the course of the meet- new fundraising initiative.After taking a Kirkland felt compelled to stand and ad- Senators to become student ambassadors. ing, the Senate approved over four thou- vote, the group moved to fundraise for The dress the Senate, in relation to his Political Student Ambassadors are responsible for sand dollars worth of funding for vari- Trevor Project,an initiative created to pro- Action Committee’s constitution not being guiding tours and helping prospective stu- ous requests. These included the Gorham vide crisis intervention and suicide preven- approved yet. He claimed that the Senate dents learn about USM and its facilities. Campus Activities Board’s funding for the tion for LGBTQ+ youth. was failing in their most important duty: King believes the ambassador program is National Association for Campus Activi- The idea came from Senator Pierce, who interaction with the student body. Kirkland a “great first step toward a career in edu- ties Conference, and the Husky Veterans spoke about his experience as a gay youth left the meeting shortly after his proclama- cation,” and sought the insight of the Sen- Thanksgiving Dinner fundraiser. and the importance of support systems and tion. ate into how they foster a healthy dialogue Senators Chris Wagner and Aaron Pierce safe spaces. Pierce believes that reaching Despite the outbursts and arguments between themselves and the student body. argued over the distribution of funds to the out to the Center for Sexualities and Gen- throughout the meeting, this year’s Senate Ali spoke about his work in the Portland Husky Veterans for “Shark Week 2018,” der Diversity would be a great place to seems to be working towards greater com- community as a teacher and leader. One of a three-day excursion to build comradery start, and hopes to encourage positive dia- munication. “ There is a blurred line be- the organizations he works with, Portland amongst disabled veterans. Wagner himself logue between the two groups. tween personal interest, political ideology, Empowered, helps students get the support is a veteran, and was frustrated by the bu- The second half of the meeting focused and what’s best for the common good,” they deserve from both parents and schools. reaucratic aspects of the Senate impeding on projects; the idea is to check in bi- said Ali. He has been a member of the school board the approval for funds. weekly, and to help the Senators heading With projects and new ideas being fos- in Portland since 2013, and offered advice The Husky Veterans requested $2500 for projects to follow a plan and be held ac- tered, the Senate might just be able to con- to the students of the Senate as facilitators “Shark Week 2018,” but the Senate took countable for their progress. tribute to the student body’s common good. and leaders. notice of an error in their submission. The Senator Chase Hewitt presented his for- “Conflict is part of being in an elected request filed for the funding was incorrect- mal plan to fix the parking on campus for News THE FREE PRESS | OCTOBER 30, 2017 7 York High School rallies against bullying Sarah O’Connor is one that we will no longer stand for.” sent an email out to students urging them According to Kenealy, Principal Karl Staff Writer York High Senior Laura Kenealy attend- not to wear the shirts because it “does not Francis met with the teachers Monday ed the rally. She is proud of her school for read support for all students.” York Police morning before school started. He wanted Over 200 York High School students ral- coming together for the rally and was awed told WCSH6 that they expected formal as- the teachers to discuss the situation with lied against bullying across the street from by how much support it got. Cars would sault charges to be taken up with the YHS students, which they all did at the beginning the high school on Monday morning. The drive by, honk, and applaud. She said even student. of the school day. In addition, he spoke to rally was in response to a violent confron- a school bus drove by and students flew a The statement continued with, “Our goal the Student Government and Class Officers tation between a bully and the older brother rainbow flag out the back. is to […] work with administration to cre- regarding what can be done to improve of a taunted student. The bullied 14-year- “Even if you don’t like Garrett, you went ate a school with a more effective bullying the bullying policy. In his email, Princi- old gay student was supported by friends to the rally to support what is stood for,” policy. We are not here against administra- pal Francis suggested they wear blue and and students that gathered at 6:30 am with Kenealy told the Free Press. “It was good tion, but rather to work with them to let white that Monday after Friday’s violent positive signs and colorful costumes. to see that a hundred or so teenagers got up them know that we want to see a change.” incident to demonstrate unity and to wear The students wrote a statement that read, and were able to be so energetic and sup- Kenealy noted that many students orange the following Friday to recognize a “We are standing out here today to rally portive.” blamed the administration for not handling “Unity Day” and raise awareness of bully for EVERYONE being bullied, to spread The statement released by the students the situation well. Eventually, she said, stu- prevention. a positive message of GayPride, to stand also mentioned that they did not support dents came around and saw that the situa- Francis concluded his email saying, for the LGBTQ+ community, and to bring the hashtag “#free (the older brother)”. Stu- tion was complicated. “The goal is to stand together against bul- awareness to hate crimes. We do not sup- dents wore t-shirts with this hashtag to the “They may have handled it poorly at lying — united for kindness, acceptance, port or condone the way that many students Friday night football game after the violent first,” Kenealy said, “but they handled and inclusion.” are treated here at York High School and incident to support standing up to bullies it much better later on. Teachers reacted need to show that this is an issue here and as the older brother did. Principal Francis well.” USM Board of Visitors gathers on the Lewiston-Auburn Campus General updates, discussions and conversations run by board members

Sarah Tewksbury plication requirements. Gibson also high- things done.” Fall 2017 Census Enrollment Update, this Editor-in-Chief lighted two new community partnerships, Ainsley Wallace, Vice President of the year USM’s credit hours are up 3.1% com- with Maine Campus Compact and Literacy USM Foundation, guided a group con- pared to the data from 2016. However, to- USM’s Board of Visitors (BOV) is a Volunteers of Androscoggin County, LAC versation about internships. Instead of tal enrollment is down compared to the last group of professionals who meet roughly has strengthened over the course of the se- focusing on the purpose and benefit of an year’s data. USM President Glenn Cum- three times a semester to work with the mings spoke about how this has affected President of USM to improve the univer- the budget. sity. Focusing on advancement through “Our enrollment is in our fifth straight semester of “Our enrollment is in our fifth straight public relations, government relations and positivity ... This means that we are attracting more semester of positivity,” Cummings said. fundraising, the BOV is made of volun- “We are at 103% of our intended budget teers that bring varying perspectives from customers and they are staying longer” right now. This means that we are attract- the community and within the university to ing more customers and they are staying the table. Community business profession- longer.” als, upper leadership from the university - Glenn Cummings Demographic breakdown information and local educators sit together at the BOV USM’s President was also supplied at the meeting in re- meetings to review progress and plan for sponse to a participant’s inquiry. Accord- future endeavors. ing to King and Cummings, USM is above The Lewiston-Auburn Campus (LAC) the national average for female to male ra- played host to the BOV’s second meeting tio and international students at USM are of the semester Friday, Oct. 27. Eighteen mester. internship, Wallace wanted to brainstorm up 71%. members attended the meeting. Clif Greim, A major topic of discussion among board with the group about how to make oppor- The meeting closed with Greim and BOV member, began the meeting promptly members was the way in which the three tunities and partnerships profitable for all Cummings advocating for BOV partici- with opening remarks and introductions, campuses could work towards preparing parties involved. One of the larger prob- pants to start thinking about the upcoming immediately followed by Joyce Gibson, students for the workforce and providing lems involved with internships is making Maine state legislative session. In order to LAC Dean, giving an update on LAC. them with the most relevant opportunities sure that USM students are as competitive ask for the funding from the legislature that “The Lewiston-Auburn Campus has got- for real world experience. Marcel Gagne, to employers as other University of Maine USM reportedly needs, Cummings stressed ten its heart back,” Gibson said. “We are BOV Chair and employee at Cooperative System students based on their institution’s the importance of mobilization as a group focused on cultivating new relationships Development Institution, spoke about the standing within the community. Board to advocate for students’ needs. and revitalizing ties with the other cam- importance of addressing the needs of the member Roxane Cole noted that some em- “We need to globalize the message,” puses.” surrounding districts around the USM cam- ployers are frustrated that they spend time Cummings said. “What we’re asking for is According to Gibson, LAC is thriving. puses. and resources training interns to go to work so modest but so crucial. By December LAC will have an estab- “We need to respond to what our com- for a larger firm. lished occupational therapy clinic that will munity needs,” Gagne said. “We need to do An enrollment update was delivered by serve the community and act as a site for things differently, instead of giving up. It’s Andrew King, board member and Direc- masters students to do their practical ap- time to think about innovative ways to get tor of Admissions. According to the USM 8 OCTOBER 30, 2017 | THE FREE PRESS News

Police Beat NEWS BRIEFS Selections from the LOCAL rather than temporary, according to the Trump’s job performance say they USM Department of poll. are not proud of American democ- Woman killed in hunting related ac- The poll finds that 7 in 10 Americans racy today. That’s about twice as high Public Safety police log cident in Hebron view the Trump administration as dys- among as those who “somewhat disap- functional. But dissatisfaction extends prove” of the president’s performance. Oct. 11 to Oct. 20 BANGOR DAILY NEWS- A well beyond the executive branch: Even 34-year-old woman was shot and killed more Americans, 8 in 10, say Congress INTERNATIONAL 10/11/2017 in a hunting-related accident in Hebron is dysfunctional, and there is limited on Saturday, the first day of the year that trust in other institutions, including the North Korea Rouses Neighbors to Could you please come get this bong? deer hunting with a firearm is permitted. media. Reconsider Nuclear Weapons The Maine Warden Service is in the “It’s just messed up now,” said Patty Marijuana Violation, Robie Andrews Hall. Caller early stages of its investigation, but have Kasbeck, 37, a veterinary technician in NEW YORK TIMES-As North Ko- looking to turn over drug paraphernalia to an identified the shooter as a 38-year-old Bartlesville, Okla., and a Democrat. “It’s rea races to build a weapon that for the Officer from a dorm room. No charges, report hunter, according to Warden Service not even a political system. It’s a reality first time could threaten American cities, referred to Student Conduct. spokesman John MacDonald. show.” its neighbors are debating whether they The victim has been identified, how- In the poll, 14 percent of Americans need their own nuclear arsenals. ever officials are not yet releasing her say they view ethics and honesty of poli- The North’s rapidly advancing capa- 10/12/2017 name. ticians as excellent or good, down from bilities have scrambled military calcula- MacDonald said the incident took 25 percent in 1997 and 39 percent in tions across the region, and doubts are Not a good combo place this morning off the Greenwood 1987. And 12 percent say members of growing the United States will be able to Liquor law violation, G13C parking lot. Officer Mountain Road, where the woman was Congress base their policies on a set of keep the atomic genie in the bottle. dispatched for a male subject that is intoxicated about 200 to 300 yards off the road in a core values, while 87 percent say they For the first time in recent memory, and upset. Gorham Rescue dispatched, wooded area. The Warden Service is still mainly “do whatever is need to win re- there is a daily argument raging in both trying to determine what the woman was election.” South Korea and Japan — sometimes in transported to Maine Medical Center. Referred to doing in that area. By and large, Americans are feeling public, more often in private — about Student Conduct. The hunting party that the shooter frustrated not only with the country’s the nuclear option, driven by worry that was a part of called in the accident. politics but their ability to talk about the United States might hesitate to de- 10/13/2017 MacDonald said this is the first fatal politics in a civil way. fend the countries if doing so might pro- hunting related accident to occur in “It seems the country is being divid- voke a missile launched from the North Maine in four years. ed on so many topics and on so many at Los Angeles or Washington. Sounds like Scorpio season to me No further details were immediately fronts at one time,” said Gene Gardner, In South Korea, polls show 60 percent Disturbance call, Sullivan Gym. Officer available Saturday afternoon. a retired communications specialist in of the population favors building nuclear dispatched to a fight in progress between two Blacksburg, Va., who said American de- weapons. And nearly 70 percent want people. Officer separated two people that were NATIONAL mocracy has become “a rock-throwing the United States to reintroduce tacti- fighting. Portland Rescue was dispatched for contest.” cal nuclear weapons for battlefield use, Most Americans hold starkly pes- “When people have an opinion, they which were withdrawn a quarter-century an injury. Both people involved in the fight were simistic view of politics under Trump, don’t just say it to their spouse across the ago. trespassed from the Sullivan gym. No pending poll finds dinner table anymore,” said Gardner, 68, There is very little public support charges. Case closed who is not registered with either political for nuclear arms in Japan, the only na- WASHINGTON-Seven in 10 Ameri- party. “They put it on Facebook. Every- tion ever to suffer a nuclear attack, but 10/18/2017 cans say the nation’s political divisions thing gets amplified and more angry.” many experts believe that could reverse are at least as big as during the Vietnam Recent surveys have shown consumer quickly if North and South Korea both War, according to a new poll, which confidence is up this year and stands at had arsenals. T-Birds vs. Scorpions also finds nearly 6 in 10 saying Donald the highest levels in the past decade, so it Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has cam- Vandalism, Portland Campus. Officer reported Trump’s presidency is making the U.S. does not appear that economic concerns paigned for a military buildup against that a University vehicle was vandalized by an political system more dysfunctional. are driving discontent with the nation’s the threat from the North, and Japan sits unknown person. Open, U.I. The Washington Post-University of political system. on a stockpile of nuclear material that Maryland poll — conducted nine months Rather, Trump’s presidency appears to could power an arsenal of 6,000 weap- into Trump’s tumultuous presidency — be a more critical factor in informing the ons. Last Sunday, he won a command- 10/20/2017 reveals a starkly pessimistic view of way people feel about the state of Ameri- ing majority in parliamentary elections, U.S. politics, widespread distrust of the can democracy. fueling his hopes of revising the nation’s I told you not to come around here nation’s political leaders and their ability While the poll finds similar levels of pacifist Constitution. Criminal Trespass. Parking Lot G2B UpperClass to compromise, and an erosion of pride distrust in the federal government as be- This brutal calculus over how to re- Hall lot. Subject spotted by officer that had been in the way democracy works in America. fore Trump took office, it also finds that spond to North Korea is taking place in Trump’s arrival in the White House in pride in U.S. democracy is eroding. The a region where several nations have the trespassed from campus. Subject was Charged January ushered in a period of big politi- share of Americans who are not proud material, the technology, the expertise with Criminal Trespass. Closed. cal fights — over issues including health of the way the country’s democracy is and the money to produce nuclear weap- care, taxes and immigration — and a working has doubled since three years ons. Police Beats are edited for grammar and style. sharp escalation in personal attacks on ago — from 18 percent to 36 percent Korea could set off a chain reaction political opponents, over social media in the new survey conducted among a in which one nation after another feels and elsewhere. nationwide sample of more than 1,600 threatened and builds the bomb. Seven in 10 Americans say the na- adults by The Post and U-Md.’s Center tion’s politics have reached a danger- for American Politics and Citizenship. ous low point, and a majority of those And nearly half of those who believe the situation is a “new normal” say they “strongly disapprove” of 9 OCTOBER 30, 2017 | THE FREE PRESS Of Thee I Sing / 11 Arts&Culture Movie Talk / 12 USM professor hosts Halloween talk at PMA “Studying these mourning portraits teaches us the vi- The curator of Friday’s event was Diana Greenwold, As- Sam Margolin Staff Writer sual language of the 19th century especially as it relates to sociate Curator of American Art at the PMA. Greenwold death and mourning.” highlights the importance of events like this due to the In the spirit of the Halloween season, the Portland Mu- Bischof said that many of the works were embroidery mixing of well-known oil on canvas painters with smaller, seum of Art (PMA) hosted a special event Friday night as and were most likely made by women who were not pro- more personal works such as miniatures and silhouettes. part of the Model Citizens: Art and Identity in the United fessional artists but learned their craft in finishing schools. “This conglomeration allows our visitors to get a sense States, 1770-1830 exhibits. The event was an exploration She noted that this was one of the first and only ways for of how different groups and social classes worked towards and explanation into mourning embroidery and memorial young women of that time to illustrate skill and artistry. similar goals in this period of representing themselves and portraits in 18th and 19th century America and was part of Works such as Memorial to Mrs. Lydia Emery, a watercol- their families.” PMA’s 360 experience. 360 experience events are where or on silk painted in 1811 by Susan Merrill in which two Greenwold also invited another guest as a part of the the museum connects with scholars and artists in the com- mourners are shown leaning over a memorial for Lydia Halloween theme. Ruth Monsell of Artful Heirlooms is a munity to provide a fresh perspective on a current exhibi- Emery, holds in it both beauty and symbolism. portrait artist and silhouettist. She was invited to cut sil- tion or works in the collection. Bischof explained some of the symbols related to this houettes to highlight and incorporate the silhouette tech- This event’s scholarly historian, Libby Bischof, Associ- time period and deathly art that modern Mainers and ex- niques displayed in some of the mourning pieces. Monsell ate Professor of History at USM offered four 15-minute hibit goers might not have picked up on. has a deep respect and admiration for portrait art through- lectures. Bischof helped put the artwork that was displayed For example, viewers may think that anchors such as out history especially silhouettes. into historical and cultural context. As she explained, the one in Memorial to Mrs. Lydia Emery indicate a sea- “Silhouettes became enormously popular in the 18th some of the artwork’s symbolism would have been very related family profession or a nautical death, but during and 19th, before the advent of the camera. Very few pro- apparent and obvious to the audience of that time period that time anchors were a symbol of eternal life and hope. fessionals today are available to freehand cut silhouettes, but for modern art fans, the symbols needed some guid- In Memorial to Mrs. Lydia Emery, the chain on the an- only a little over 20 in the U.S.,” Greenwold said. ance to be understood. chor is broken signifying the end of one’s earthly life. Art is only as powerful as the audience that gives it The artwork included in Friday’s event was from the Other interesting symbols included oak trees symbolizing meaning. Events like the one Friday night will help bridge PMA’s permanent collection, ranging from oil-on-canvas strength, weeping willows symbolizing sorrow and grief, that gap between scholarly understanding and honest in- portraits by well-known painters such as Gilbert Stuart, to and forget-me-nots symbolizing nothing, literally begging terpretation. Historical fine art does not have to exclude itinerant portraitists such as Royal Brewster Smith. The the viewer to never forget. novice art consumers. The more that people can branch out mourning portraits that Bischof was asked to speak about “Images of urns, weeping willows, columns, clinging culturally, the more that people can become increasingly were created as a way to understand individual and family vines, angels and flowers all held deeper meanings for the aware and further in touch with the surrounding world. representations in the Colonial and Federal periods in the mourners,” Bischof said. United States.

Lauren Kennedy / Staff Photographer 10 OCTOBER 30, 2017 | THE FREE PRESS Arts & Culture Favorites and others, the best albums of 2017 Music that made the cut and proved its worth this autumn producer Carnage. The EP is a strong four pop-influenced is another debut, this one album is eclectic and frantic, but creates Cormac Riordan Staff Writer tracks; both rapper and producer bring their called Aromanticism, by Moses Sumney. such a unique sonic space that even if one best and create an enjoyable, if fleeting, It’s a delicate album, full of his lovely high has a strong aversion to “busy” electronic 2017 has been a strong year for music. experience. However, Young Thug dropped voice and gentle guitar blocking, and the music, this is a project worth checking The past fall has been the grounds for another collaboration this past week, a full lead single off it, “Plastic” is one of the out. But an even stronger album remains, many great albums to come out, including length mixtape with Future called Super most beautiful songs I’ve heard this year. what is perhaps my second favorite album some that can be considered the best Slimey. This thirteen track mixtape pairs Another album for fans of unique voices of the year, Antisocialites, by Alvvays. It’s albums of the year. Some albums which I Future and Thug’s voices well together, and interesting guitar playing is The Ooz a surf pop-influenced alternative album, would consider to be the best of this year much more so than on Future’s previous by King Krule, his follow up to 2013’s 6 full of dreamy guitar loops and beautiful include Tyler the Creator’s Flower Boy, collaborative mixtape which he did with Feet Beneath the Moon. It’s certainly not lyrics from the lead singer Molly Rankin. Thundercat’s Drunk, Soft Sounds from Drake in 2015, What a Time to Be Alive. the easiest album to listen to, Krule’s voice It’s a gorgeous album, but also a fun one, Another Planet by Japanese Breakfast, Thug’s confidence in his lack of peers is can be quite off putting, but once you get and the opening track sells one on the and Out in the Storm by Waxahatchee. captured perfectly in the song “Cruise used to it, the beauty in the lyrics and album immediately. It crashes into you, a But in this article, I’ll be focusing on the Ship” where he raps “Ain’t got no fuckin’ musical constructions are hard to deny. The quick build up of synth to a drum beat and previous releases of this fall, specifically neighbors, ain’t got no neighbors/Yeah, no Ooz is not an album for everyone, but it’s guitar accompaniment, and then Rankin’s September/October. It’s been a crowded neighbors, oh”. definitely an album for me, and I enjoy and gorgeous vocals come in. I’ll leave you year, so sometimes it’s nice to look back Other albums that have come out this frequently love Krule’s musicality of this with the some of those beautiful lyrics, and see what one might’ve missed fall that I found particularly successful album. from the song “Dreams Tonite”: “Don’t sit Perhaps no artist has had a more include the first solo project from the Despite the quality of all these albums, I by the phone for me/Wait at home for me, productive 2017 than Young Thug. He put former Vampire Weekend member Rostam have been saving the best two for the last. all alone for me/Your face was supposed to out a country-influenced trap album called Batmanglij, put out under the name The first, another debut album from British be hanging over me like a rosary/So morose Of Thee I Sing, a political comedy Beautiful Thugger Girls in June, followed Rostam. Entitled Half-Life, it’s a dreamy electronic musician Iglooghost, called for me; seeing ghosts of me; writing oaths with two projects this fall. The first, and electronic pop album, full of interesting Neō Wax Bloom, isn’t as hard to get into to me/Is it so naive to wonder...” somewhat weaker project, is entitled Young hooks and beats, and promises an as The Ooz, but certainly presents its own Martha, and is a collaborative EP with the interesting solo career to watch. Similarly challenges. Best described as “wonky”, the Arts & Culture THE FREE PRESS | OCTOBER 30, 2017 11 All Saints Day The meaning of Hallowmas The night before All Saints’ Day, Halloween, Mary Ellen Aldrich Arts & Culture Editor is sometimes referred to as All Hallows’ Eve. During the Middle Ages, communities would All Saints’ Day is a celebration in which often prepare “soul cakes” (much like modern some Christian denominations partake. day donuts) and offer them to poor people Most commonly known to be celebrated in exchange for prayers. It’s speculated by by Catholic Christians, the holiday follows some that this was the beginning of the trick- Halloween, falling on Nov. 1. It is known or-treat custom that is now an integral part by a few names: All Saints’ Day, Feast of of Halloween. Halloween was at one point All Saints, Hallowmas (“Hallows” means called All Hallows’ Eve in reference to Nov. James Fagan / Staff Photographer “saints”; “mas” means “Mass”), All Hallows 1 being All Hallows’ Day, or All Saints’ Day. and, specific to the Roman Catholic Church, However, Halloween has since broken off as Solemnity of All Saints. its own holiday and drawn from many other While All Saints’ Day is predominantly a traditions. Facing your decisions Catholic practice, Some Protestant Christian While Halloween has its tradition of denominations also celebrate All Saints’ costume-wearing, All Saints’ Day has a Day, including Lutheran, Anglican, Eastern similar tradition. On All Saints’ Day, children, Of Thee I Sing, a political comedy Orthodox and a few others. Pope Boniface and anyone else who wishes to participate, IV, who was the Pope of the Catholic church will dress as various saints and Bible Eventually one of the participants of the from 608 A.D. until his death in 615 A.D., characters. A small portion of those saints’ or James Fagan Bible characters’ stories will be shared, and Staff Photographer beauty contest,Diana Devereaux, decides formally started All Saints’ Day as well as that she wants to sue the president, as she All Souls’ Day. All Souls’ Day is a separate the rest of the congregation guesses which saint or character the individual is pretending Of Thee I Sing opened on the shows cast feels she has been robbed of a position as celebration which occurs on Nov. 2. to be. This practice is both educational and singing behind the viewers at the top of the first lady in the White House. The president While All Saints’ Day is meant to focus on provides members of the congregation with auditorium, urging the viewers to “vote for obviously says that he won’t marry her, all those who have passed away and attained something fun to do. Wintergreen,” the recently elected presi- as he is already married to Mary Turner. heaven, it also puts an emphasis on saints Many churches will have All Saints’ Day dential candidate of an unnamed party. Eventually a French ambassador storms who have been canonized in the doctrine of celebrations, and Roman Catholic Churches John P. Wintergreen is an outspoken, pas- into the White House, claiming that if he the Catholic Church. While some Protestant will have mass on All Saints’ Day. Saint sionate man who truly wishes to do the refuses to marry Diana then France and Christians do celebrate All Saints’ Day, their Anne’s Church in Gorham will be having right thing. Soon into the first scene the the United States shall go to war, as Diana customs are often different from those of the All Saints’ Day Mass at 9:30 a.m as well as character Alexander Throttlebottom, the is “the illegitimate daughter of an illegiti- Catholic Church. Protestants who celebrate 6:30 p.m. on Nov. 1 in observation of the candidate for Vice President is introduced. mate son of an illegitimate nephew of Na- the holiday tend to focus less on canonized holy day of obligation. They will also have Alexander Throttlebottom is meant to be a poleon. Upon hearing this the senate tries saints and more on Biblical figures and a craft group 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and a nasally voiced, forgettable person. to impeach Wintergreen due to the ensuing people who died as martyrs. prayer shawl group 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. The Once the show gets under way, the controversy. The senate eventually decides Within the Roman Catholic Church, All Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in presidential candidate and his would-be- to stop trying to impeach Wintergreen once Saints’ Day is a holy day of obligation, Portland will have All Saints’ Day Mass at presidential-cabinet gather in a hotel room they hear that Mary Turner is pregnant, meaning practicing Catholics attend mass on 12:15 p.m. and 7 p.m. to try to decide what platform they should however, France still threatens war. Win- All Saints’ Day unless they can’t for some run on to try and get John P. Wintergreen tergreen solves this problem by stating that legitimate reason. elected. Soon a maid comes into the hotel if a president can’t fulfill their duties, then room, so the politicians in the room ask their vice president must, so it is decided what she cares about, and while she initial- that Diana Devereaux will marry Alexan- ly says money, after further prompting, she der Throttlebottom. decides she most cares about love. Upon I credit this show for having a note that hearing this the gathered politicians decide is supposed to be read by the director be- that Wintergreen’s presidential platform fore it starts essentially saying that it was will be love. The cabinet then puts togeth- a product of its time, and should be seen er a competition to find the most beauti- as such. However, the show still ends with ful women in the United States, the win- the “beautiful women falling in love with ner of this competition would then marry a pathetic man” stereotype. And while it is John P. Wintergreen. As this competition done in a way that is relevant to the plot, is culminating, John P. Wintergreen falls it still gives to that stereotype. Overall, Of in love with and proposes to Mary Turner, Thee I Sing was a very good show, and if a woman who was not a candidate in the you like realistic fiction with an air of com- aforementioned competition. The first act edy, I would definitely recommend seeing ends with Wintergreen publicly proposing this play if possible. in New York, the 48th state in which he’s done so, and winning the presidential elec- tion. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons 12 OCTOBER 30, 2017 | THE FREE PRESS Arts & Culture A&C Listings

Kingsman: The Golden Circle Monday, October 30 Book Discussion: The Immortal Life of Henri- British Secret Service gets Americanized spin etta Lacks USM Portland Campus Daniel Kilgallon Staff Writer Glickman Library, Rm 325 Starts: 4:00 p.m. / Ends: 5:30 p.m. As I’ve made clear before, film sequels have become somewhat dangerous territory to me. In Tuesday, October 31 contemporary Hollywood, it seems to be a challenge to balance what worked Dead Poet Slam in an original movie with enough new Bull Feeney’s content that progresses to a larger 375 Fore Street story. When it comes to blockbusters, the most common mistake seems to be Starts: 7:30 p.m. / Ends: 10:00 p.m. trying to do too much with a sequel, oftentimes leading to an overstuffed Wednesday, November 1 and convoluted mess of a movie. To be honest, I was somewhat skeptical about this second Kingsman film and Equality, Democracy, and Higher Education didn’t rush to theaters to see what USM Portland Campus returning director Matthew Vaughn Hannaford Hall (Kick-Ass, X-Men: First Class) had Starts: 12:00 p.m. / Ends: 2:00 p.m. come up with. Kingsman: The Golden Photo courtesy of 20th Century Fox Circle hit theaters back in September, yet it took me well over a month to where they go on to team up with a there are certain moments when it Thursday, November 2 go out and finally give the movie a similar, American agency known as feels like you’re watching a highly chance. the Statesman. stylized video game. Simply put, it Pie Sweet Pie Baking Class It is eventually discovered that drifts out of that previously discussed I was big fan of Vaughn’s work LeRoux Kitchen with 2014’s Kingsman: The Secret the mastermind of the attack on “sweet spot” and goes in a more Service and thought it offered a much the Kingsman headquarters was a far fetched direction typical of the 161 Commercial Street needed fresh take on spy movies. psychotic international drug dealer average American action movie. Starts: 5:30 p.m. / Ends: 7:30 p.m. The film played off the cliches of the named Poppy Adams, portrayed by While I think the overdone action genre through an interesting blend of Academy Award winning actress sequences represent a slight dip Friday, November 3 parody and homage, but contained Julianne Moore. Poppy designs the in quality for this franchise, the enough originality to stand out as its drugs she sells to result in several characters remain very effective in own movie. Personally, it hit a sweet painful stages for users, eventually this new movie. Taron Egerton, Mark SPARK! Maine Art Stories spot of the action genre for me, with ending with a gruesome, bloody death. Strong, and Colin Firth stood out as Maine Historical Society a perfect suspension of disbelief that Her ultimate intentions are to put highlights of the returning cast while 489 Congress Street was just as over the top as I wanted a these products out on the recreational Channing Tatum, Jeff Bridges and film like it to be. market while refusing to release the yes, Elton John, were all positive Starts: 5:00 p.m. / Ends: 8:00 p.m. Each of the Kingsman movies are antidote until there is an official end additions. I truly believe that the based off of the same named comic to the War on Drugs. The Kingsmen young Egerton has a funny but down- Saturday, November 4 book series by Dave Gibbons and must team up with the Statesman in to-earth charisma as an actor and I order to prevent Poppy’s global threat think he has a bright future ahead of Mark Millar, and the title refers to a Little Shop of Horrors - Tophat Miniature Stage top-secret British spy organization. from becoming a reality. him as an action star in Hollywood. The Golden Circle takes place For better or worse, The Golden I’m sure we’ll be seeing him again Productions roughly a year after its predecessor Circle is an Americanized version of in a third Kingsman movie and I am Mayo Street Arts and, of course, raises the stakes for its predecessor, but this change occurs happy to say that The Golden Circle 10 Mayo Street the titular characters. Early on in the long before the Kingsmen travel was good enough to be worthy of a movie, the Kingsman’s headquarters across the globe and met up with follow up. I have faith that Matthew Starts: 7:30 p.m. / Ends: 9:30 p.m. are destroyed, with Eggsy (Taron their counterparts. From the opening Vaughn can fix a few things and return Egerton) and Merlin (Mark Strong) chase scene, The Golden Circle feels to the roots of the more contained as the only two survivors of the even more unrealistic than the over- original. attack. Their mission to track down the-top-but-contained universe of the their enemy leads them across the original movie. The action sequences Want to submit an event? Atlantic Ocean to the United States, are cool and exciting as before, but [email protected] 13 OCTOBER 30, 2017 | THE FREE PRESS Student Perspectives / 14 Let’s Talk About It / 15 Perspectives Puzzles / 16

This Week in Winchester An Adventure in Munich Julie Pike New City Hall. In the main tower of New City Staff Writer Hall is the infamous Rathaus-Glockenspiel. Imagine a life-sized cuckoo clock, but instead One thing that I would highly recommend of birds, it is human figures dancing around. to all students who are hoping to travel is to The Glockenspiel goes off twice a day and get the experience of exploring a new place has for over 100 years. It is a show that brings by yourself. I know that sounds like it may be hundreds of tourists into Marienplatz to watch. boring or dangerous depending on where you A little known tip to get a view of the Glock- go, but it is an eye opening experience that ev- enspiel is to climb to the top of nearby Church eryone should have. of Saint Peter. It is close to 300 steps to the Most people are used to traveling with top but well worth it to take in the beauty of someone else, whether that be family or Munich from a bird’s eye view. friends. However, traveling with others means I had just gotten to the top of the church plans are always going to be a compromise and was walking around the balcony when a friendly couple from South Dakota informed of what everyone wants. You don’t get the Staff Writer opportunity to do things on your own sched- me that the Glockenspiel was about to start. Julie Pike / ule. When you travel on your own, you don’t Another great part of traveling by yourself is me). The rest of my walking tour consisted of have to worry about everyone else. You get the getting to meet a variety of people. When you From Marienplatz, I walked to Odeon- various statues and monuments throughout chance to go where you want to go and at your are by yourself, you are more likely to reach platz—where the main attraction is Feld- the city, as well as a walk through the Eng- own pace. out to other people. Often you will run into hernnhalle. It was on that site where Adolf lish Gardens, where you can see surfers taking This past weekend, I visited Munich, Ger- other people traveling just like you, and you Hitler and the Nazi Party attempted to seize turns to surf the waves produced by a water many. The main purpose of this trip was to can share stories or tips about your travels—as Munich to use as their base in 1923. In this pumping mechanism. It is an odd site to see, visit my sister Luci; she lives in Munich as an well as enjoy talking to someone in your na- case, they were unsuccessful in their attempts. people surfing in the midst of a big city, but au pair. However, I was also looking forward tive language. However, Munich would eventually be known it is impressive, nonetheless. It also draws a to visit my favorite city in Europe. Although The language barrier is nothing to worry as the birthplace and capital of the Nazi move- lot of spectators to watch those who are brave for this trip I was not entirely by myself, I had about in Munich, as most people speak Eng- ment. enough to take on the waves. the opportunity to go out and explore the city lish. I did not run into anyone that was not A big part of Munich’s history lies around To end the day, my sister and I enjoyed a on my own. able to speak or understand English. Most of Hitler’s reign and the Nazi Party, but today radler (a drink that is half beer and half lemon I had visited Munich before this past Spring the public transportation will also make an- the city is completely different. It is hard to soda) at a beer garden, of which there are hun- with my dad, and I absolutely loved it. I was nouncements in both languages. However, it imagine that one of the world’s most notorious dreds throughout the city. Most beers are only getting to go back to my favorite places and does not take long to pick up some German dictators took residence in Munich. Today, the served in one liter, which is about 35 ounces, explore new ones. I took a self-guided walk- phrases to try to fit in. Most of the time, you city is putting those dark years behind them so it will take awhile to get through it. No trip ing tour of the city, which is filled with a mix can convince locals that you know German by and has transformed into a place full of cul- to Germany is complete without enjoying a of gorgeous gothic and modern architecture. just using a few words such as “halo” (hello), ture, art and a high quality of living. Munich beer and a soft pretzel that is bigger than your At the center of the city lies Marienplatz, “danke” (thank you), “bitte” (please and you is by far the cleanest city that I have ever been head, in one of the many beer gardens and a large open square that houses the towering are welcome) and “entschuldigen” (excuse to, even the public transportation is well main- beer halls. tained and clean. Advising Advice Advisor explains accelerated graduate student pathway programs Lynsey Thibeault students with any undergraduate major. pathway programs at this University: (1) ments. The Accelerated Law program also Professional Advisor 3. Policy, Planning, & Management (MA): Save time and $$ by taking graduate level includes character and fitness review, faculty for students majoring in Geography- Anthro- courses/prerequisites while still an under- recommendations and more. The University of Southern Maine now pology, Environmental Science, or Econom- graduate and 2) Streamlining the admissions You may hear of these programs referred offers several new exciting Accelerated ics (either BA or BS). process. For our new accelerated pathways to as 4+1, 3+2, or 3+3. Please, know that not Graduate Pathway programs that help stu- Leadership Studies (MA): for students programs, you do not have to participate in all 4+1, 3+2, and 3+3 programs at USM fall dents save time and $$ in earning both their with any undergraduate major. a competitive admissions process. As long under Accelerated Programs. What truly sets undergraduate and graduate degrees! The Law (JD): for students majoring in Crimi- as you meet admissions requirements by the these apart is the seamless admissions pro- programs are: nology, Economics (BA or BS), English, time you matriculate to the graduate pro- cess. 1. Statistics (MS): for students majoring History, Linguistics, Philosophy, Political gram, you will be accepted. Admission re- in Mathematics, Engineering, or a Science or Science (Political Science Track), and Soci- quirements vary by program but mostly in- Technology major. ology. clude minimum grade point average (GPA), Read the rest online: 2. Business Administration (MBA): for There are two main benefits to accelerated minimum grade and prerequisite require- usmfreepress.org 14 OCTOBER 30, 2017 | THE FREE PRESS Perspectives

Student Perspective Student Perspective Tengo Puerto Rico en mi corazón The Survivor’s Burden Katie Muriel Contributor or A Survivor’s Burden Jess Ward Tengo Puerto Rico en mi corazón. I News Editor have Puerto Rico in my heart. I have never set foot in Puerto Rico, The summer after my senior year of high school, I was but Puerto Rico has always been in me. raped. It was not the violent and graphic kind of rape that is Born a Nuyorican, I grew up in northern often depicted in the mainstream; it was quiet, personal and Maine and for a long time, I didn’t really violating. I spent the majority of my first semester at USM try- know what significance Puerto Rico had ing to cope through various self-destructive behaviors, with no to my identity. Perhaps a little part of me clear path towards closure. With time, though, I learned how to even hated being Puerto Rican as I spent claim the trauma through conversation and honesty. It became years trying to force the mixed parts of less painful to reflect on, and the anger and humiliation that me that clearly came from my Boricua sexual assault carries with it began to slowly disperse. father to conform to the standards of my When the posts full of rallying cries of “Me too” began mostly white peers. But I’ve grown up flooding my social media, I was awed. I read countless stories now, and I’ve learned to take pride in my and narratives from people of all genders and sexualities, own- Latina identity, in the latinidad I once ing their truths in the name of change. wasn’t sure I had a place in. I could not bring myself to say “me too.” With immense ad- Sometimes I’m still not certain; mixed miration for those who chose to step forward, I realized that kids almost never are about where they I could not join them. I thought about my acquaintances and fit in. My Spanish is pitiful The things friends’ parents, my teachers and coworkers—people on the I feel I should be able to relate to as a outskirts of my life. That is not a conversation I want to have Latinx person are the things I often don’t with them. or can’t. I have spent too many days feel- I should not have to. ing like an incomplete version of myself. Despite being open about my experiences with friends and Still, this small island in the Caribbean partners, it can be painful to talk about it publicly. The stigma is woven tight through the kinky coils of that surviving sexual assault carries is an enormous barrier in my hair. It’s in the slight brown tone to emotional recovery because it adds another layer of trauma. my skin and in my dark brown eyes. And Rape culture hangs over survivors’ testimonies like an unsur- even when my mouth shutters closed passable wall, casting fictitious shadows of doubt on our ex- when it realizes it has reached the ap- periences. proximate end of my Spanish-speaking It was not until I stumbled upon a different examination abilities, I still know how to say “Yo of “me too” that I began to think about why I would not say soy Boricua.” I still know how to yell it. Activist Wagatwe Sara Wanjuki wrote in a longer post “It “WEPA!” just as loud as any other Ri- shouldn’t matter how many women, femmes, and gender neu- can. Puerto Rico is only half of me, but it tral and non-conforming folk speak their truths. Because it is everywhere in me, and that is why the I am here to do is remind you that Puerto Like Praying”, featuring all your favor- isn’t about men seeing how many of us have been hurt; they’ve devastation of this island I love but have been seeing it for a long time.” She talked about the misguided never been to and the lackluster response Ricans are in great need of assistance ite Latinx artists. All the proceeds go and that you cannot, you must not forget straight to Puerto Rico’s hurricane relief. focus of combatting sexual assault with its survivors “because by our nation’s leaders has left me feel- it shouldn’t be on our shoulders to speak up.” ing heartsick and desperate to do some- your fellow Americans. These are but a few places you can go to I get it. We’re all broke, tired college offer assistance and send your love and It is not my job to make you care about rape. I have no ob- thing, anything. ligation to educate you, share with you or attempt to solicit If you have been paying any bit of at- kids, and most of our spare dollars go to your extra pocket change to Boricuas in that energy boosting cup of coffee. But need. your sympathy. Rape culture is perpetuated by the idea that tention to the news, you know the state survivors need to do the work to validate themselves; instead, that Puerto Rico is currently in due to if you do have a dollar or five you can One final note: Before Hamilton, Lin- put aside ($0.50 for every time you sang Manuel Miranda (who is Puerto Rican the perpetrators of sexual assault and harassment need to own Hurricane Maria’s destruction. Perhaps, their actions. like too many, the state of Puerto Rico “Despacito” in your car this summer?), himself), won Tonys for his first musical please consider donating it to the people In The Heights, a beautiful story about I so desperately craved to read about men coming forward in all its non-statehood means that you and discussing how they have cat-called women, groped some- feel ambivalent. Or maybe, like me, you suffering in Puerto Rico without power, the multicultural Latinx community of without clean water, without food. I urge Washington Heights in New York City. A one at a party or slut-shamed. I wanted them to say “Me, I was watched with fury in your heart as our a part of the problem. Me too.” President made a mockery of San Juan’s you to consider helping those whose lyric that I one day plan to have tattooed hope is built on the knowledge that it is on me always comes to me on my hard- Until we are all willing to realize our roles in keeping rape mayor, made a show of throwing paper culture alive, nothing will change. You cannot expect survivors towels at Puerto Ricans, and chided the ordinary people like us who will lend a est days: “paciencia y fe.” Patience and hand while our President spends his time faith. It is this mantra that I apply now of a system that oppresses them to destroy that very system on island about their debt in their time of their own. desperate need, adding insult to injury on Twitter or on the nearest golf course. to this island full of millions of beautiful Whatever it is that you feel about our and hopeful people. With patience and The point is this: you cannot be a part of the solution until by suggesting the disaster was not a real you acknowledge that you are a part of the problem. Own the catastrophe. However you felt, however government, know that it is not doing faith and just a little of your help, this enough. little island, this home I have never been truth, your truth. Recognize the ways in which rape culture you still feel, the most important thing manifests in behaviors, language and judgement. There should to remember is that Puerto Ricans are So, how can you help? Start with so- to but which forever holds a place for her mosonevoice.com, or hispanicfedera- children both near and far, will one day be no shame in surviving sexual assault, and there should be no American citizens. I’m not here to argue obligation to supply the intimate details of our trauma. for or against statehood or write a think- tion.org. Or, if you’re a Hamilton fan hit be restored. up iTunes and buy Hamilton creator Lin- We should not have to convince you that we are worth car- piece about colonization and territories ing about. (though perhaps someone should). What Manuel Miranda’s new track “Almost Perspectives THE FREE PRESS | OCTOBER 30, 2017 15

Student Perspective Opinion: Vote ‘Yes’ on 2 Emma Donnelly The cost of healthcare, especially prescrip- Contributor tion drugs, is taking a heavy toll on our fami- lies and neighbors. This initiative is especially This November, Maine has four statewide crucial for people seeking healthcare for sub- initiatives. Question 2 is a Medicaid expan- stance abuse disorder recovery or for other sion initiative. A “yes” vote supports this ini- mental health recovery. The opioid epidemic tiative to require the state to provide Medicaid in our state is an issue all political parties are through MaineCare for persons under the age focused on, and this initiative will allow for of 65 and with incomes equal to or below 138 more people to enter recovery without causing percent of the federal poverty line (less than a major financial burden. Ever since I started college I’ve noticed a big change in my $16,643 a year for a single person and $22,412 Make a plan to vote on November 7, 2017. for a family of two). A “no” vote opposes this Find out your polling location by searching energy level, motivation and happiness, especially during initiative. your address on Google, or request an absen- the winter months. I find myself struggling to get my days If this ballot passes, an estimated 70,000 tee ballot to vote early if you cannot make it more Mainers will have access to health insur- to the polls by visiting http://voteearly.me. going, and if I don’t get out of bed I just lay there, wasting ance and 6,000 more jobs will be created— The state of Maine even has in person voter hours flipping through my phone or on my computer. I get along with additional funding for hospitals. registration the day of the election, and if you This would be made possible because Maine live on campus at the University of Southern increasingly anxious over my assignments and find myself will be able to accept $500 million that Gov- Maine, you can use your school address to ernor Paul LePage has been blocking from register. Whether you support this initiative or using substances on a more regular basis, not to party but the federal government. The Governor and a not, it is important to participate in your de- just to feel different, almost to escape. My friend says maybe minority of lawmakers have blocked this com- mocracy whenever an election is happening. mon sense solution, costing the state an esti- I’m dealing with some depression, and it’s really common mated $1.2 billion. for people my age. But depression is such a foreign thing to me, and I can’t help but feeling ashamed and confused. It’s not like I hate life or anything. I don’t feel like I have a mental health problem, but I’m not sure.

Johnna Ossie have Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Managing Editor which is a type of depression related to the changing of the seasons. It’s quite com- First of all, I’m really sorry that you are mon, especially in places like Maine where having such a hard time. It can be really there is a significant lack of sunlight in the confusing to start feeling big changes in winter months. There are lots treatments your mood or personality and not under- that can help with SAD, including light stand the reason why. therapy (my mom sat under a light therapy Your friend is right that many college lamp every winter for as long as I can re- students live with depression. Many col- member). lege students also have anxiety disorders, If you feel like you are struggling with and a variety of other mental health is- substance use, and that the way you are sues. Because many of us don’t openly talk feeling is negatively affecting your life, I about it, it can be easy to think no one else would urge you to talk with a school coun- is dealing with the same issues. According selor about what’s going on for you. We are to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, also so lucky to have the Recovery Orient- roughly 16 million American adults had at ed Community Center on campus, which least one major depressive episode in the offers a variety of supports to students. If last year. you don’t feel comfortable with either of Depression doesn’t have to mean you those options, you could also speak to a hate life. I was diagnosed with Major De- primary care doctor, a friend, or reach out pressive Disorder my first year in college. to find support groups on social media. I would periodically lose interest in things There are lots of resources for dealing I usually cared about. I retreated from my with depression, and you don’t have to friends and family. I struggled to get out keep feeling this way with no end in sight. of bed in the morning. But if someone had There is no shame in supporting yourself asked me if I hated life, the answer would in feeling better. I guarantee that the more have been no. I just couldn’t seem to moti- friends you talk to, the more you’ll realize vate myself to care. you’re not alone in feeling this way. If it feels like you start to feel this way especially during the winter, you could 16 OCTOBER 30, 2017 | THE FREE PRESS Perspectives

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Every letter in a cryptogram stands for And here is your hint: another letter. Use the E = A hint to crack the code. 17 OCTOBER 30, 2017 | THE FREE PRESS USM Community Page People of USM Micheal Boudewyns

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Professor Michael Boudewyns has been teaching theater courses at USM since the Fall of 2016. He teaches classes that are both interesting and fun. Boudewyns likes to allow students to be creative, and playful in a way that makes his classes interesting. He loves to be able to give someone a class which might be their best class that week. Boudewyns went to the University of Northern Iowa majoring in theatre during his Undergraduate years. Sev- eral reasons he decided to go to the University of Northern Iowa is because he had a High School theater teacher that went there, the College often hosted High School theater programs, and the College itself had a good theatre pro- gram. For his postgraduate years he attended University of Delaware to further his theater education and obtain his Masters of Fine Arts in Acting and has been on the East Coast since 1989. Boudewyns decided to teach for several reasons. One of these reasons is that he performs theatre and has experi- ence and knowledge of what working in the field that he teaches is actually like. He also had a great fourth grade teacher that allowed him to express his enthusiasm and creativity, which he is deeply grateful for. Another reason he decided to teach theater is he feels that in teaching the- ater he gets to be more subjective than some teachers do.

“I would go up to tables and just make up games, like saying that the participants had to go touch the James Fagan / Photography Staff opposite wall, but the point of the Micheal Boudewyns, lecturer in theatre, enjoys teaching in a field that he has real world experience in and allows for cre- game was to go as slow as possible, ativity and playfulness. and the last one to touch the wall would win” Bingo. He decided to apply for a job at Ground Round, host Summer theater camp programs in which he and a and got the job of being Bingo. As a clown, Boudewyns colleague would take a children’s book, like Peter Pan, would juggle, tell jokes, and generally try to get people and compress it into a form that could be presented as a - Micheal Boudewyns to laugh and have fun. “I would go up to tables and just radio play by the children. He would compress the books, Theatre Lecturer make up games, like saying that the participants had to go the children would record their voices for the show, then touch the opposite wall, but the point of the game was to Boudewyns and his colleague would spend, “Literally go as slow as possible, and the last one to touch the wall all day and night Friday and Saturday editing and adding He likes that his classes are subjective because he feels would win,” Boudewyns said. He soon figured out that the sound effects to the radio plays, and they would play on he has the ability to give his students permission to be clown didn’t have a designated uniform and could have the radio Sunday.” Boudewyns said. playful and creative more often than he might if he were even come in, “With a full suit on and just a red dot on his If Boudewyns could impart any piece of knowledge to teaching something else. nose”, Boudewyns said. Ground Round had several people the students at USM it’s that, “Everyone is making it up, Boudewyns’ first job was being a paper-boy in fourth filling the spot of Bingo, so he got several of his friends always,” Boudewyns said. He feels that in many things, grade. He had to deliver two papers during the day, one to apply, and they also got the job of being Bingo. When whether it be sports, theater, or anything in life, you might in the morning, and one in the evening. He would wake Boudewyns went to college there was a Ground Round make a plan to do things a specific way, but in a sense, up every morning at 4:30 a.m. to deliver the morning restaurant in the city in which he went to College. Instead you’re still making everything up in a playful, thoughtful paper. When Boudewyns was in high-school he learned of taking the bus, Boudewyns made his roommate drive way. that a restaurant called Ground Round had a clown named him to the Ground Round. Later Michael would help to 18 OCTOBER 30, 2017 | THE FREE PRESS Bringing Maine Day to USM Community Student Senator Joshua Blake advocates for service day Events ■■ Monday, October 30

Book Discussions: The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks USM Portland Campus Glickman Library Starts: 4 p.m. / Ends: 5:30 p.m.

■■ Tuesday, October 31

Single Stalls & Pronounts: What’s the Big Deal? USM Portland Campus Woodbury Campus Center Starts: 1:30 p.m. / Ends: 3:30 p.m. ■■ Wednesday, November 1

Equality, Democracy, and Higher Education USM Portland Campus Hannaford Hall Starts: 12 p.m. / Ends: 2 p.m.

■■ Thursday, November 2 Katelyn Rice / Photography Staff Student senator Joshua Blake hopes to host a concert for USM’s first Maine Day on the lawn in front of Payson Smith. First Light USM Portland Campus Kate Rodgers Wishcamper Center Staff Writer service that already works closely this event together. He said that he is Starts: 4:30 p.m. / Ends: 6:30 p.m. with the university--has agreed to not sure if they will be able to get ev- Every spring, USM holds the Husky provide food. erything they are wishing for, but he ■■ Friday, November 3 Day of Service, during which students Husky Day has traditionally been has high hopes for getting a concert and faculty participate in a myriad of held on a Friday because that is when or something equally entertaining on The Hidden Half (Iranian Film Festival) community service projects. At the there are the least classes. The con- Thursday before Husky Day, with USM Portland Campus cern that Blake has is that many stu- some more exciting things on campus University of Maine in Orono, they do Wishcamper Camps Center dents do have classes on Friday, or during the event on Friday. a similar event called Maine Day. In Starts: 5:30 p.m. Orono, they host a concert on a week- they work or go home and they can’t Maine Day at Orono has been a night and then have a community ser- participate. That’s why he believes a tradition since 1935. It started as a ■■ Saturday, November 4 vice event the day after, along with campus clean-up day and has now evolved into a large event with the a barbeque and other campus games “...It’s a time to just Yesplus Retreat and activities. Student Senate Clerk aforementioned concert, a campus relax, blow off some wide barbeque, and even a Maine Day USM Portland Campus Joshua Blake is trying to bring Maine The Recovery Oriented Campus Center Day to USM in combination with the steam, to do what you parade. The Husky Day of Service has Starts: 12 p.m. / Ends: 6 p.m. Husky Day of Service. “USM really needs something like like to do.” only been a tradition at USM for nine ■ this...something pretty close to finals - Joshua Blake years. Last year nearly 200 people ■ Sunday, November 5 for students to blow off steam and Student Sentae Clerk volunteered and contributed 540 ser- kind of bring the whole campus to- vice hours at local organizations like Maine Red Claws - Bronson Arroyo gether in a stressful time when emo- the Habitat for Humanity ReStore, Maine Red Claws tions are high,” Blake said. the Maine Children’s Museum, the 239 Park Ave, Portland The plan for the concert is to get YMCA and the Preble Street soup Starts: 1 p.m / Ends: 4 p.m. some local bands and maybe showcas- Wednesday day off would be a good kitchen. ing some student talent. Blake’s ideal solution. Blake hopes to bring some of what goal would be to have the concert on “USM really struggles to provide Maine Day has to offer to USM so that a Tuesday night and the following that upbeat kind of school pride at- students can have a day off. “You’re Wednesday off. Wednesday would be mosphere and I think that this day is working so hard on the weekend set aside for not only the community something that could start changing for the last few weekends anyways, service activities of Husky Day but that,” Zachary Tidd, another Student studying your butt off… It’s a time to also yard sports like a cornhole tour- Senate member said. just relax, blow of steam, to do what Want us to include your event? nament and other fun events. Blake Blake is trying to communicate you like to do,” Blake said. [email protected] said that Sodexo--the quality of life with the traditions committee to bring 19 OCTOBER 30, 2017 | THE FREE PRESS Tuesday Friday Friday Saturday Saturday Women’s Women’s Ice Men’s Ice Hockey Wrestling Men’s Ice Hockey Volleyball Hockey @ Eastern @ Plymouth St. vs. Hobart vs. Bridgewater vs. Skidmore Conn St. 6:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. State 4:00 p.m. Sports 7:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. USM cross country competes at LEC championship Men’s team takes first place, women’s team achieves fourth participated in cross country, they know how tough a race River Plouffe Vogel Sports Editor of any length is. No matter how much training each runner has, it’s always as much of a mental battle as it is physi- cal. From start to finish runners are essentially running as This year’s Little East Conference (LEC) champion- fast as they can, and then expected to run a little faster ship for cross country were held at Keene State College in at the end. Ideally the first mile is the slowest, and each Keene, NH. It has been an exciting year for both the men individual gets faster as they go. From the first gun blast and women’s cross country teams, as they have had strong or whistle blow, to the very last step across the finish line, showings at races leading up to the conference champion- it’s just fighting every instinct in your body to give up. ships. The LEC is always highly competitive and a great Courses are also never the same, so a five kilometer race chance for teams to showcase their progress before NCAA at one school can be flat, wide open and fast, while a five Regional Championships, which will be hosted by USM kilometer at another course can be hilly, cramped and gru- in Gorham on Nov. 11. The distance of the men’s race is eling. Meets are scored by giving the runners a point that eight kilometers, which is just under five miles, and for the corresponds with the place they finished. So for example, women, they race five kilometers, which is just over three finishing first means one point is received. The team with miles. Cross country is unique in that it is both a team Photo courtesy of LEC Website the lowest score wins. sport and a heavily individual sport. This means each run- This year the men’s team has been lead by sophomore Chandler once again turned in an excellent performance, ner relies on their team for pacing and to be kept on track, Vincent Chandler, who has had a number of first place fin- placing second overall with a time of 25:21, and an aver- while simultaneously racing against them and personal ishes this season. The men’s team are the returning LEC age mile of 5:06! But no matter how outstanding an indi- records to achieve a personal best. For anyone who has champions after taking home first place last year in 2016. vidual’s performance is, it cannot win an overall champi- onship. The men had five of their runners place in the top eleven overall, a very impressive show by the men’s team, and more than enough to take home another LEC champi- onship, placing first out of seven teams. Behind Chandler was junior Ben Foster, who placed fifth, with a time of 25:53, freshman Cam Meir, who placed eighth with a time of 26:00, sophomore Nick Harriman, who placed tenth, with a time of 26:23, and freshman Zachariah Hoyle, who placed eleventh overall with a time of 26:23 as well. Cross country is all about peaking, or reaching your best poten- tial at the right time, so it’s a great sign that the team is having one of its best overall outings at this stage in the season. The women also had an excellent meet at this year’s LEC, placing fourth out of seven teams. Both teams are very young, but the women’s team has had the privilege of being led by senior Heather Evans this year. Evans had a stellar meet, placing fourth overall with a time of 19:50. Right behind Evans was another USM runner who has been key towards the team’s success this year, sophomore Gina Pardi. Pardi finished in fifth place, with a time of 19:52. The sole freshman in the women’s lineup, Syndey Siroix came in twenty-third with a great time of 21:04. Se- nior Lauren Beganny finished in thirty-first with a time of 21:39, closely followed by sophomore Nicole Ponte, plac- ing thirty-second with a time of 21:40. This is a team that has a serious chance of making some noise at the NCAA regionals in two weeks. Often with a few adjustments and some tapering, which is cutting down on the running load, individuals and teams as a whole can turn out their best performances of the year. Best of luck to both teams com- Photo courtesy of Heather Evans peting on Nov. 11, at regionals in Gorham. It’s one of the biggest athletic competitions this year hosted at USM. 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