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UMF to Offer Capoeira Class
By Jane Metsker Contributing Writer Next semester, for the first time, UMF will be offering an Afro-Brazilian musical martial arts class called Capoeira. The class incorporates history and dance as well as martial arts and will be instructed by Professor Chelsea...
UMF Students Will Read at Plunkett Poetry Festival
By Willy Doehring Contributing Writer UMF students Billie Rose Newby and Gail Bello recently placed second and third respectively in the Terry Plunkett Maine Poetry Festival’s annual Student Poetry Contest, which was open to all University of Maine System...
UMF Political Clubs Prepare for Fall Election
By Andrew Devine President UMF Political clubs such as the College Republicans and College Democrats are preparing events and efforts in anticipation for the November midterm elections. While 2016 saw the Farmington campus very active in political efforts, fall of...
From Former Beaver to Published Poet: Zackary Lavoie
By Emilee Eustis Contributing Writer Zackary Lavoie is a pickleball master, a heavenly singer, the owner of a guinea pig named Gerald, and now a pu- blished writer. The UMF graduate is making waves in the business of poetry writing with his recently released chapbook...
Rainbow League, Health Center to Present “How Do You Ally?” Workshop
By Jeremy Austin Contributing Writer In the spirit of forging strong, beneficial relationships between members of the LGBT community and its allies, senior Matthew Wyman will be hosting a workshop titled, “How Do You Ally?” Wyman, a gay and transgender member of...
The Future of Campus Lighting
By Emily Thibodeau Contributing Writer The Student Senate has plans to "brighten" campus up as they have been working to improve lighting on campus. Stephen Riitano, the Vice-President of the Student Senate, recently met with Jeff McKay, head of Facilities, to talk...
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...