
UMF Practical Politics Class Provides Students with an Opportunity to get Involved
By Aislinn Forbes Contributing Writer Local Maine politics isn’t flashy. Candidates for Maine State Congress don’t have a lot of money, or high profile campaign organizers, or ads with perfect production value. But they do have a lot of say in Mainers’ daily lives....

UMF Plans Annual New York Broadway trip
By Journey Bubar Contributing Writer Every year, the Student Life Office and Weekend Adventures and Excursions club (WAE) plans a trip to New York City, which includes a choice between two Broadway shows (this year the shows are “Kinky Boots” and “Anastasia”) and...
91.5 WUMF: “Where Undiscovered Music is Found”
By Abby Shields Contributing Writer 91.5 WUMF is a radio station/club on campus, that plays various genres, with a hope to bring out of the ordinary music to campus. “The station’s philosophy is to bring new, unheard music to UMF and the greater Farmington...

The Fulbright Award: A Feasible Prospect for UMF Students
By Andrea Swiedom Contributing Writer Countless times I have made the mistake of asking seniors what their plan is after they graduate. Usually there’s an eyeroll and a sarcastic remark like, “Oh, I love that question.” So here’s an idea for those who are unsure what...

Mantor Library Gets a Summer Makeover
Aislinn Forbes Contributing Writer Returning students are sure to have noticed some changes to the Mantor Library, including the larger menu at Mantor cafe and the new layout of the second and third floors. Tamra Hartley is the full-time supervisor at Mantor...
Jeff Scheen Brings Laughter to the Landing
By Elina Shapiro Staff Reporter At his first UMF performance last Wednesday, comedian Jeff Scheen had students laughing within moments as he started describing Maine. “Are there more bears than people here?” Scheen asked the audience that filled the Landing. “I...
Arts and Crafts Night in Purington Brings The Residential Community Together
By Nathan McIvor Contributing Writer Purington residents had the option of delicately painting their flower pots or squirting globs of glitter on them at an evening event hosted by CAs in the Purington Hall lounge. Starting at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, September...
Early Childhood Club is Active in the Community
By Maegan Hewey Contributing Writer The Early Childhood Club aims to be more well known by their continued participation around UMF and the local community. The ECC has changed their name this year, in hopes of gaining more interest in the club. “This year...
Aspiring Educators Host Events for the Farmington Community
By Sara Pinette Contributing Writer The Aspiring Educators of Maine Club give hands-on experience and professional connections to pre-service teachers at UMF. The club welcomes early childhood, elementary, secondary and special education majors to attend their...

Jared Golden Holds Town Hall Discussion at UMF
By Emily Mokler Editor-in-Chief Democratic nominee for the US House of Representatives Jared Golden visited UMF to speak to gathered students and locals about himself and his views. Golden currently represents Lewiston in the Maine House of Representatives, and is...