Beavers Celebrate Impressive Basketball Season
By Sara Lamb Contributing Writer The University of Maine at Farmington Men’s basketball team boasts a nine game winning streak as their season comes to a close. The men’s team came into th e North Atlantic Conference (NAC) in 5th place as they headed into the...
March Dean’s List Reception Will Recognize Student Achievement
By Richard Southard Contributing Writer UMF will be holding its annual Dean’s List Reception, an event that will congratulate the academic achievements of first year and transfer students in March. The event is specifically held to honor those who made the Dean’s List...
UMF Institutes Temporary Parking Bans
By Caitlin Raye Contributing Writer It’s that time of year again, when snow is piling up and UMF facilities is working hard to keep the parking lots clear and free of snow for students and faculty. Keenan Farwell, Grounds Manager at UMF, leads the facilities crew...
Farmington Recreational Department Brings Futsal to Farmington Residents
By Emilee Eustis Contributing Writer With the popularity of its futsal program last year, Jaycee Jenckes, the Assistant Director of the Farmington Recreation Center, is hoping to see a similar turnout for the 2018 spring season. “Futsal is a modified form of...
UMF Internship Fair Promotes Post-Graduation Success
By Dale J Rappaneau Jr. Contributing Writer Back again for its fifth year, the UMF Internship Fair will connect studen ts with local and regional businesses, each of which are in search of interns for various positions. The Internship Fair will take place...
UMF Reflects on Sexuality and Gender Identity with Vagina Monologues
By Darby Murnane Contributing Writer The Vagina Monologues, written by Eve Ensler, were recently performed by the Campus Violence Prevention Coalition (CVPC) and the UMF Counseling Services at Emery Arts Center, co-directed by Mary Ellms, Gavin...
UMF Office of Global Studies Hosted Chinese New Year Celebration
By Nicole Stewart Staff Reporter The UMF Office of Global Studies hosted a Chinese New Year Celebration in the recently renovated Fusion Center that brought together the community as they celebrated with music, food, and activities. Participants were greeted with...
UMF Students Bring the Joy of Reading to Mallett Elementary
By Keely McConomy Contributing Writer The Read To Maine Challenge is taking UMF by storm by preparing UMF Education majors for their futures and helping younger kids learn the power of literacy. The statewide program is a challenge to prove that reading to a young kid...
On Campus or Off Campus… That is the Question
By Caitlyn Raye Contributing Writer Right now, many UMF students are either beginning the vigorous search for an apartment or choosing the easier option of life on campus in the residence halls. Kelsey Champagne-Smith, the Assistant Director of Housing and Academic...
UMF Supports #metoo Movement
By Olivia White Contributing Writer UMF is showing its support for the #metoo movement by hosting “The Vagina Monologues,” a play by Eve Ensler based off of interviews from over 200 women speaking out about about sexual assault and abuse experiences in February....