Options in the Dining Hall Pose Problems for UMF Student
By Emilee Eustis Contributing Writer The dining hall at UMF has given one student months of frustration after Sodexo has been unable to accomodate the student’s diet. Adlin Chaparin is a first-year student at UMF “on a strict vegan diet” due to a severe lactose...
Professor Jim Melcher Discusses Dean Danielle Conway’s Upcoming Law Talk
By Darby Murnane Contributing Writer Dean Danielle Conway of University of Maine School of Law will be coming to UMF to deliver the lecture “Why Law Matters More Than Ever,” which will discuss themes such as equal rights and non-violent social activism in remembrance...
Beavers Dance Team Performs at TD Garden
By Sarah Lamb Contributing Writer The UMF Dance Team recently went to the TD Garden to perform right before the Boston Celtics took the floor for their game against the Atlanta Hawks. The Dance Team, led by Co-Captains Charity LaFrance and Vanessa Schaeffer, has been...
Frank Underkuffler Delivers Public Classroom Lecture
By Nathan McIvor Contributing Writer Faculty member Frank Underkuffler’s Public Classroom lecture, “Social Change and The Crisis of American Law,” opened to a full house at UMF’s Emery Community Arts Center on January 30th. A livestream of the event aired in Ricker...
Photo Contest Showcases International Travel Photography by UMF students
By Haiyu Zheng, Contributing Writing UMF Mantor Library recently held the “Live. Travel. Adventure” Photo Contest, which invited both professional and amateur photographers on campus to enter their best adventure photos for a chance to win a prize. Thirty-six...
UMF CAs Prepared to Help with Finals Week
By Alicia Davis, Contributing Writer CAs in the UMF residence halls are mentally ready to help students during finals week, which is one of the busiest for CAs throughout the entire semester. This is Josh Beckett’s third semester as a CA, this year in Purington. “We...
Zach Nadeau, Leukemia Survivor, Returns for a Successful Rugby Season
By Colin Reagan, Contributing Writer The UMF Men’s Rugby team recently ended the most successful season in its history after going undefeated during the regular season, and winning the New England regional championship. For one member of the team, Zach Nadeau, a...
Student Spotlight: Hailey Mealey
By Lindsay Mower - Staff Reporter When Farmington native and Biology Major Hailey Mealey isn’t outside collecting bugs for the entomology course she’s enrolled in this semester, she will most likely be found crafting works of art for Hailey Jane Creations, the...
Art Installations in Downtown Farmington Created by UMF Students
By Emily Mokler - Contributing Writer UMF students gathered in the alleyways of downtown Farmington to create and perform art as part of the Water Bear Confabulum, an alternative arts festival hosted by the UMF Art Gallery. The event included a 5k run, with proceeds...
Peace Corps Panel Connects with UMF Students
By Gavin Elliott - Contributing Writer UMF recently hosted a Peace Corps panel that featured current, prospective and past members of the organization discussing their goals to help people in need, their uncertain expectations and how the program helped them. The...