The Murderer Behind the Mask
By Anonymous As everyone knows (literally everyone) we have to wear these damned masks around campus nowadays. They’re either floral, or black, or grey, or blue whatever the wearer chooses (seriously whatever). Frankly I myself have seen some major fashion...
Ye Olde Beaver
Taking a look back at the past 90 years of our campus newspaper and highlighting noteworthy items that perhaps were best forgotten. I would too; it looks like a strong and healthy tree. I might even tap it twice, depending on the...
Making the Choice to Not Enroll in Classes
by Nevaeh Rush, Vice President A number of students this year at UMF have chosen not to enroll in the Fall semester due to the ramifications of COVID, and rather choosing to take the semester off. Cylus Hill-Yastek, fourth year and creative writing major, is...
UMF Creative Writing Department Welcomes Professor Lewis Robinson
by Maxen Ryder, Distribution Manager The University of Maine at Farmington welcomes Lewis Robinson as the new fiction writing professor this Autumn. Robinson, a kind and intelligent man, is the writer of “Water Dogs” and a short story collection “Officer Friendly...
Pandemic-Safe Activities in Farmington this Fall
By Ashley Clark, Contributing Writer Wondering what fall activities there are to do around campus? Look no further, because students of the University of Maine at Farmington have some fun activities to get involved in! With the University taking serious...
Martin Woods Farm Blooms
by Emily Cheney, Contributing Writer Martin Woods Farm proudly offers a variety of different activities ranging from trail rides, ducks freely wandering, and a bunny motel. The atmosphere is never less than welcoming and energetic. This year the farm’s...
Campus Community Garden Proves to be Immense Success
by Faith Rouillard, Contributing Writer Yellow, pink, red, and purple… the colors of the UMF campus garden have begun to emerge. In the Fall of 2019, a construction crew made their way onto the UMF campus. Questions filled the air, “Why are they taking down the...
The Spilecki Spaloosa
by Ciera Miller, Staff Writer On Oct. 10, the National Theatre Honors Society (NTHS) and Alpha Psi Omega (APO) at UMF hosted their first Spilecki Spaloosa in the Emery Courtyard behind Merrill Hall. APO consists of students who were specially chosen due to...
COVID-19’s Severe Impact on Future Traveling Classes
by Sydney Beecher, Contributing Writer Despite the challenges and restrictions COVID-19 has created, a handful of faculty members are hoping to offer a variety of travel courses this upcoming May. Half of the travel courses have already been postponed until...
Haunted Dorms on Campus Come Alive on Halloween
by Malcolm Langner, Contributing Writer Despite the terrors that came with 2020, nothing comes close to some of the spooky UMF stories which resurface during Halloween. Rumors swirl around buildings on campus, most are about Mallett Hall, Merrill Hall and...