The Power of Gratitude, Why you should start writing more letters.
by Angie Tehuitzil Corral, staff writer Thanksgiving season is around the corner, and it is the time of year where there is a certain sense of warmth and fullness as we are all thankful for what we have and the loving bonds we share with our family, friends, partners,...
Save Our Planet, One Campus at a Time
By Wylie Post, Contributing Writer. October is Campus Sustainability Month, and UMF is making sure to do its part through educating and creating opportunities for students and staff to get involved. Many students at UMF and across the country are aware of climate...
UMF XC Shines Highlighted by Mens’ Victory
By Michael Levesque, Assistant Editor. On Saturday September 25, 2021, the men’s and women’s cross country teams traveled to Saxl Park in Bangor, Maine to compete at the Husson Harrier Invitational. A good race day for the men’s and women’s team was highlighted with...
Creating a Reward System
By Angie Tehuitzil Corral, Staff Writer. Reward yourself. It's not selfish, it's necessary! We are already into the second half of the semester, giving time for the stress to build up. College students often put too much pressure on themselves, which prevents them...
The Bite Me Beaver – October 2021
Dear Beaver, I really want to eat the mushrooms growing on campus. They look so tasty!!! But all of the mushroom guides say that it will kill me if I take one bite and I’ll bleed out because I’m a horrible forager and I deserve it. Help, - Mushroom Girl Dear Mushroom...
Save Our Planet, One Campus at a Time
By Wylie Post, Contributing Writer. October is Campus Sustainability Month, and UMF is making sure to do its part through educating and creating opportunities for students and staff to get involved. Many students at UMF and across the country are aware of climate...
UMF Introduces Wellness Weeks
By Paige Lusczyk, Contributing Writer The Well-Being Committee has created an eight-week program, Wellness Weeks, promoting wellbeing in five main categories: physical, social, emotional, occupational, and nutritional. Open registration began on Sept. 27 and will run...
UMF XC Shines Highlighted by Mens’ Victory
By Michael Levesque, Assistant Editor. On Saturday September 25, 2021, the men’s and women’s cross country teams traveled to Saxl Park in Bangor, Maine to compete at the Husson Harrier Invitational. A good race day for the men’s and women’s team was highlighted with...
Everything Halloween
By Charity Webster, Contributing Writer. Halloween is just around the corner with so many fun things to do this holiday season. What peaks your interest? Is it to dress up, go to a party, or just eat a bunch of candy? Maybe you want to have a marathon of scary films...
The Center for Entrepreneurial Studies
By Emma Dipompo, Contributing Writer. Are you creative? Do you craft for fun? Have you ever thought of taking your hobby to the next level? The Center for Entrepreneurial Studies in downtown Farmington might be a great resource for you. The CES is a small business...
Student interest in extracurriculars on the rise
By Ashley Ward, Secretary and Assistant Editor FARMINGTON 一 Extracurriculars at the University of Maine at Farmington have reported a struggle with student involvement and membership over the last 18 months as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, group leaders...
UMF hosts first Inclusive Maker Summit to support rural students with and without disabilities
By April Mulherin, Contributing Writer FARMINGTON, ME (September 30, 2021)—The University of Maine at Farmington hosted the first Inclusive Maker Summit on Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, to support rural students with and without disabilities in STEM education and career...
The Bite Me Beaver – October 2021
Dear Bite, My room does not have a thermostat and it gets a bit warm, even with the windows open. I am a chilly b***h and I like the slightly cooler climates, but the radiator gives heat that I don’t need or want. How can I stop the unwanted/wasted heat from escaping...