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University of Southern Maine USM Digital Commons Free Press, The, 1971- Student Newspapers 10-7-2019 The Free Press Vol 51, Issue 5, 10-07-2019 Alyson Peabody University of Southern Maine Follow this and additional works at: https://digitalcommons.usm.maine.edu/free_press Recommended Citation Peabody, Alyson, "The Free Press Vol 51, Issue 5, 10-07-2019" (2019). Free Press, The, 1971-. 244. https://digitalcommons.usm.maine.edu/free_press/244 This Book is brought to you for free and open access by the Student Newspapers at USM Digital Commons. It has been accepted for inclusion in Free Press, The, 1971- by an authorized administrator of USM Digital Commons. For more information, please contact [email protected]. THE FREE PRESS OCT 7, 2019 VOL. 51 ISSUE NO. 5 Athletes wear purple for domestic violence awareness Inside: Athletes wear purple for domestic violence awareness pg. 5 Impeachment investigations continue pg. 6 #MeToo at Maine Women’s Summit on economic security pg. 7 Tune IN: Sun Tiki Studios pg. 9 Where’s Glenn? pg. 13 What to watch this spooky season pg. 14 Vaping: Friend or foe? pg. 16 From crutches to the court pg. 18 2 OCTOBER 7, 2019 | THE FREE PRESS News Table of Contents Letter from The Editor: Celebrating the life of late Dayna Browne pg. 3 NEWS The quest to be carbon neutral begins pg. 4 New campus center to replace Woodbury next year pg. 5 Athletes wear purple for domestic violence awareness pg. 5 Impeachment investigations continue pg. 6 Placing a Green Dot in Southern Maine pg. 6 #MeToo at Maine Women’s Summit on economic security pg. 7 Family for ME brings awareness to children in need of families pg. 8 ARTS & CULTURE Tune IN: Sun Tiki Studios pg. 9 ‘Fear Can Hold You Prisoner, Hope Can Set You Free’ pg. 10 New public arts project in the Portland Area pg. 11 Movie Talk: Ad Astra pg. 12 COMMUNITY Where’s Glenn? pg. 13 Falling for Fall pg. 13 What to watch this spooky season pg. 14 PERSPECTIVES Practice, practice, practice pg. 15 Vaping: Friend or foe? pg. 16 Word games and horoscopes pg. 17 SPORTS From crutches to the court pg. 18 Husky Hero of the Week: Yahya Nure pg. 19 News THE FREE PRESS | OCTOBER 7, 2019 3 THE FREE PRESS 92 BEDFORD STREET, PORTLAND, MAINE 04101 (207) 780-4084 www.usmfreepress.org Celebrating the life of EDITORIAL EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Alyson Peabody NEWS EDITOR Kate Rogers late Dayna Browne ARTS & CULTURE EDITOR Max Lorber COMMUNITY EDITOR Zoe Bernardi Alyson Peabody for their work even SPORTS EDITOR Cullen McIntyre Editor-in-Chief when they were on WEB EDITOR Lydia Libby different sides. Every person who works on the Her other goals STAFF WRITERS Ryan Farrell, Connor Blake, Jenasa Staples, Free Press staff benefits from the include continued Abby Nelson, Amelia Bodge, Troy Daly, Paige Riddell, Sarah coverage of con- Knox dedication of those who came before us. Writers, photographers, design- troversial issues and continuing the COPY EDITORS ers and editors alike have invested themselves into their roles as jour- quality of the news- EDITORIAL BOARD: nalists covering the USM commu- paper. As I’ve read Alyson Peabody, Dionne Smith, Cullen McIntyre, Zoe nity for generations. The Free Press Browne’s writing, Bernardi, Lydia Libby, Kate Rogers, Max Lorber has birthed leaders whose strides I’ve resonated with continue to be celebrated even after her strong values BUSINESS MANAGER Lucille Siegler those students graduate and venture that unapologetical- out into the world. ly capture the truth DESIGN AND PHOTOGRAPHY of the world she lived in that was said Holmes. Today, I would like to celebrate the According to her obituary, Browne life of the late Dayna Janice Browne riddled with war, scandals, political DESIGN DIRECTOR graduated with honors from the Uni- who passed away on September 22. reform, terrorism and civil rights. In her own words, Browne said versity of Southern Maine. She then DESIGNERS Dakota Tibbetts Browne, 52, was the Executive went on to receive her Juris Doc- Editor of the Free Press for the the Free Press “serves as a bond in a very diverse community.” When tor degree from the University of DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY Dionne Smith 1992-1993 academic year. I did not Pittsburgh. Before law school, she have the pleasure of meeting her, but reflecting on her role as editor, she said that the most important lesson worked as a professional chef. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHERS Berkeley Elias, Matthew Swanick, Nora I was able to connect with someone Browne’s work was her passion. Devin, Logan Hughes who worked with her while she was she learned was that the editor “must make every effort to be accurate and For the last twenty years, she lived a student at USM. She is remem- in Washington DC working as a FACULTY bered fondly by classmate and now fair, which includes being willing to admit when you’re wrong and to trademark attorney for the United Communications and Media Rela- States Patent and Trademark Office. FACULTY ADVISOR Dennis Gilbert tions Specialist, Daniel Hartill. make corrections.” After serving as Executive Edi- She most recently was the managing “She was a big figure in the Free attorney of Law Office 104 where ADVERTISING Press,” Hartill said, describing her tor, she was elected to the Student Senate where she championed press she enjoyed teaching and mentoring ADVERTISING MANAGER Berkeley Elias in three words: boisterous, warm junior attorneys, whom she referred and loyal. freedom. Fellow student senator and now to as her “chickens” or “baby law- To advertise, contact our Advertising Manager at A Free Press staff writer, Mishe yers.” Pietkiewicz, headlined Browne’s bio Assistant Dean of Students and Dep- 207.780.4080 x3 and look at out advertising rates on our uty Title IX Coordinator Sarah Hol- Her obituary read that Browne, website. We reserve the right to reject advertising. We will not under the “Meet the press: ‘92-’93” mes, shared her experience working “always aspired to bring out the best accept discriminatory ads. with “Editor Browne will spotlight in the people she guided, and was administration.” That is exactly what with Browne. “Dayna was a larger than life per- deeply appreciative of those who she did. Hartill recalled Browne’s had invested in her career.” Interested in working with us? love of “tweaking the administra- sonality and a staunch champion for the freedom of the press,” she said Holmes credited Browne with tion.” She referred to the seventh helping make the USM Free Press Visit our website at www.usmfreepress.org for a listing of floor of the law building where the in an email. “She was never afraid to available positions or email editor@usmfreepress with a let her opinion be known and spoke what it is today. copy of your resume and cover letter to apply directly. university president’s office was at Every editor leaves behind a dif- the time as the “Power Tower.” out against unfairness and inequity.” Holmes said Browne was the kind ferent set of shoes; Browne’s are still The Free Press is a weekly student–run newspaper paid Pietkiewicz quoted Browne in tapping away. a not-so-subtle message that she of person that you knew where you for in part with the Student Activity Fee. One copy of The stood. As a student leader, she could Free Press is available free of charge. Up to 10 additional would “like to see the administra- tion totally accountable for every- depend on Browne to have her back copies are available for 25 cents each at the office of The on the Student Senate. Free Press, 92 Bedford St., Portland, Maine. thing they do next year.” President Richard Pattenaude (1991-2007) “I lost touch with her shortly after and Browne were friendly toward our time together at USM, but I hope Cover: Alyson Peabody / Editor-in-Chief one another with a mutual respect she continued to find joy in her life,” 4 OCTOBER 7, 2019 | THE FREE PRESS News The quest to be carbon neutral begins Campus center expected to reopen on November 1 with temporary repairs Amelia Bodge Mills promises a carbon neutral Maine, USM pledges to do their part Staff Writer Paige Riddell Staff Writer this will help USM strategize on how to make a meaningful impact and create a Maine leads the New England in wind program that is going to work. power, but Governor Janet Mills hopes With all of this talk about carbon re- to put us in the lead for the United States. duction, it’s easy to get in the mindset Mills has made climate change her top that carbon emission reduction on a per- priority, making claims of reducing car- sonal level is hard to do. That is untrue; bon emissions by 45% by 2030 and 80% there are so many things students can by 2050. Governor Mills shocked every- do even on a hairstring budget. Some of one when she announced that she signed an executive order stating Maine would be going carbon neutral by 2045. Mills “We all have what it made this announcement during her two- minute speech at the United Nations Cli- takes to combat cli- mate Action Summit. “We all have what it takes to combat mate change, to pro- climate change, to protect the irreplace- able earth we share and care for,” Gov- ernor Mills said in her remarks. “What tect the irreplaceable is more precious than water, air, soil, the health and happiness of our children and earth we share and our children’s children and yours? For all of them, today, by Executive Order, I am care for.

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