Electromagnetic Field Exposure: The Invisible Public Health Epidemic
By Lindsay Mower, Staff Reporter In 2017, humans in modern society find themselves in a contemplative state of addiction to a diversity of electromagnetic field (EMF) sources: i.e. mobile technology, which ex- poses them to various doses of radiation on a daily basis....
Budget Hearing Highlights; ACE Comes Away With 41K, Computer Club To File Appeal
By Nick Bray, Staff Reporter At a recent meeting of the UMF Student Senate general assembly, senators approved the budgets for 38 clubs and organizations for the 2017-2018 school year. The budget, which was set at $215,012.74, is appropriated from funds raised by the...
Back and Forth: The UMF Commuter’s Experience
By Harley Davis, Contributing Writer It’s a typical Monday morning as I begin my 40-minute drive to UMF, taking the winding and twisting back roads from my home in Oakland to Farmington. Spring has finally arrived and my drive, only a few weeks ago lined with snow...
Geology Major Will Become Degree in Earth and Environmental Science Next Fall
By Shana Tilley, Contributing Writer As of fall semester 2017, the geology major will become the earth and environmental science major. Despite the change in title, the program will still offer and require all of the same courses as the present geology major. Students...
Active Minds Reaches Out To Students With Fresh Check Day
By Jordan Glassock, Contributing Writer The North Dining Hall is crackling with energy as twenty student volunteers in light blue t-shirts prepare the finishing touches to their stations as Fresh Check Day begins. Hosted by UMF club Active Minds, this new event was...
Stepping Back in Time: Co-lab Presents 5th Annual Surrealist Salon
By Grace Leathers-Pouliot, Contributing Writer UMF students participating in the Modernisms and Manifestos co-lab have collaborated to put together the fifth annual surrealist salon, which will be open to the public in late April at the Emery Art Center. The co-lab is...
Behind the Scenes Of “The Bald Soprano” Performance At UMF Alumni Theatre
By Autumn St.Pierre, Contributing Writer Recently, the Department of Visual and Performing Arts presented the play, “The Bald Soprano” by Eugene Ionesco, at the UMF Alumni Theatre. After long preparation and hard work, students and faculty came together to put on this...
UMF College Republicans To Host “Pie A Republican” For 2017 Spring Fling
By Jordan Glassock, Contributing Writer The UMF College Republicans are gearing up to host the event, “Pie a College Republican,” for this years upcoming Spring Fling which will take place on April 24. Isaac Michaud, the president of College Republicans, is hoping...
Mainely Outdoors Hosts 7th Annual Canoe and Kayak Race on the Sandy River
By Caleb Grover, Contributing Writer The Sandy River Canoe and Kayak Race and Fun Paddle is being held on April 30 by Mainely Outdoors and is open to community members, high school and college students. The race allows people to enjoy the outdoors and make good...
Clefnotes Round Off A Strong Year With Upcoming Spring Performances
By Angel Greer, Contributing Writer UMF a capella group Clefnotes is growing and obtaining new opportunities and will soon perform in their 3rd Annual Celebration of Music and final concert, both to be held in Nordica Auditorium later this semester. Clefnotes...