UMF Reflects on Confederate Monuments in Roundtable Discussion
By Andrew Devine Editor-in-Chief UMF recently hosted campus and community members for a UMF Roundtable discussion of the issues that arise around “Statues, Memorials and Memory.” The United States has been reckoning with its past these past few months, occasionally at...
UMF Students in Relay For Life Kick Off to Save Lives
By Alicia Davis - Contributing Writer UMF students in Relay For Life are prepare for the busy year ahead. Relay for Life is a portion of American Cancer Society that raises money for cancer awareness, cancer treatment, provide housing near hospitals and more. The big...
With Happy Hands and Happy Hearts, a Sign Language Club Begins to Take its First Steps
By Devon Hall - Contributing Writer The Happy Hands Sign Language Club is attempting to gain traction as their constitution is reviewed by the Student Senate. With many clubs already on campus, it can be difficult to create something new. Happy Hands plans to do just...
Renovations Make the Tech Commons a Communal Area for Students, Faculty and Staff
By Elina Shapiro - Contributing Writer UMF’s Technology Commons is being renovated to be more student and faculty friendly; it will now have more office space for staff in the Global Education and internship departments, added classrooms/co-labs and a lounge for...
UMF Honors Henry David Thoreau with Bicentennial Symposium
By Eryn Finnegan - Assistant Editor UMF recently hosted a symposium to celebrate the legacy of author Henry David Thoreau in honor of his 200th birthday. The event featured guest speakers and UMF professors presenting a roundtable discussion, scholarly and creative...
First-Year Teachers Represent UMF as Alumna Around the Globe
By Leah Boucher - Staff Reporter Hannah Somes and Willa Barron are starting off their teaching careers in France and China respectively, where they are teaching students English and learning more about other languages, as well. Somes, who is a 2017 UMF Elementary...
Rustic Roots Raises Money to Grow Food For Seniors in Community
By Lindsay Mower - Staff Reporter Rustic Roots Farm on Route 2 in Farmington recently held a double elimination cornhole tournament with all proceeds going to growing fresh, local produce for seniors in the Farmington and Jay areas. The event took place under a blue...
Dan Knox Welcomed as New UMF Residence Hall Directior
Collin Regan - Contributing Writer Recent college graduate and new hall director Dan Knox is looking forward to adding a new perspective to the Farmington community. Knox is the new hall director that oversees the residence halls Lockwood, Dakin, and Stone. While he...
UMF Clubs Give Students Opportunities to Flourish
Devin Lachapelle - Contributing Writer With the fall semester now underway at UMF, returning upperclassmen are eager to see new students get involved with some of the many clubs on campus. Kelsey Rohman, a junior with a psychology major and a minor in rehabilitation...
Wi-Fi Upgrades at UMF Make Studying and Streaming Easier for Students
Elina Shapiro - Contributing Writer The IT department at UMF plugged along this summer to upgrade the Wi-Fi in the library and several residence halls. Students at UMF have been pleased with the improved Wi-Fi in the residence halls. “The new Wi-Fi improvements have...