The New Commons Project: Will it continue?
By Charity Webster, Contributing Writer. The New Commons Project in collaboration with the Maine Humanities Council is facing the end of its five year grant this spring, at which point the public humanities initiative will be forced to adapt or conclude. The New...
New all-access trail around Prescott Field
By Adrienne Foss, Contributing Writer. A pre-existing trail surrounding Prescott Field has recently been extended by over half a mile to meet the Americans with Disabilities Act standards and regulations. The highly trafficked trail is used by people all around the...
Horoscopes – September 2021
By Autumn Koors Foltz, Staff Writer and Astrologer. Consider Libra season a breath of fresh air. Ruled by Venus, Libra is an air sign positioned in cardinality. Cardinal signs come at the beginning of the season, and inspire a push into new experiences with strength....
The Bite Me Beaver – September 2021
Dear Bite, I’m a freshman, and currently my roommate is eating all my snacks. I have told them to ask first, but they are repeatedly ignoring my requests. Please, Bite, what should I do? -Woeful Foodie Well foodie, If I was you I would consider other food options....
Returning to Normalcy
By Ashley Ward, Assistant Editor and Secretary FARMINGTON — Students are facing feelings of discomfort this semester as The University of Maine at Farmington campus makes an effort to return to how things were before COVID-19. Throughout the last 18 months, with the...
Breaking the Stigma: UMF athletes shift mental weaknesses into strengths
By Page Brown, Contributing Writer UMF Senior Mckenna Brodeur chases down a ball during a soccer game against the University of Southern Maine. University of Maine at Farmington student-athletes have returned to the field this year after a full season of...
UMF Athletics Creates Racial Equity Committee
By Paige Lilly, Contributing Writer The UMF Athletics Department recently announced the start of its Racial Equity Committee (REC), which aims to create a safe environment where racially marginalized students can share their experiences while also working to make...
UMF Fall Athletic Teams Look Forward to the 2021 Season
By Abby Pomerleau, Contributing Writer After some sports weren’t able to play games during the fall 2020 athletic season, UMF is planning to have a successful fall athletics season next semester with scheduled games and events. Teams who could play and...
Virtual Fun: The New Normal
By Samantha Pond, Contributing Writer While school-age children are finding themselves stuck at home without access to activities and sports, the Farmington Recreation Department has stepped up to bring the community together. Farmington Parks and Recreation,...
Students Turn to Off-Campus Housing for More Freedom
By Abby Pomerleau, Contributing Writer If on-campus housing is not the best fit for a student’s college experience, off-campus housing is a healthy alternative for UMF students. Residence halls are where many students get their first taste of freedom....