UMF Fitness and Recreation Center to Celebrate 30th Anniversary
By Michael Levesque, assistant editor and staff writer This spring marks the 30th anniversary since the Fitness and Recreation Center (FRC) opened its doors to UMF and the community. Since the building’s first official day on April 27, 1991, a lot has changed. Among...
New coach, same goal for UMF women’s hoops
By Page Brown, contributing writer Nathan Carson speaks to his players during a free throw against Bates College on Nov. 16. Courtesy of Jacqui Hamilton. UMF’s women’s basketball team is off to a strong start under the guidance of newly hired interim basketball head...
Mainely Outdoors Provides Activities to Students
By Charity Webster, contributing writer The current pandemic has really made UMF have to think outside the box in the sense of student body activities. This challenge has been extremely difficult due to the past and current restrictions on the students gathering...
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...
UMF athletes back in action – Sports Recap
By Page Brown, Contributing Writer. After a year of canceled competition due to COVID-19, all six UMF fall varsity teams are well underway with an active season. The Beavers have seen immense success, with teams placing in several events and tournaments alongside...
NBA Coach Clifford Visits UMF
By Michael Levesque, Assistant Editor. Photo from the UMF Athletic Department On September 10, 2021, student-athletes and members within the University of Maine Farmington athletics department had the opportunity to listen to alumumnist and National Basketball...
New all-access trail around Prescott Field
By Adrienne Foss, Contributing Writer. A pre-existing trail surrounding Prescott Field has recently been extended by over half a mile to meet the Americans with Disabilities Act standards and regulations. The highly trafficked trail is used by people all around the...
Breaking the Stigma: UMF athletes shift mental weaknesses into strengths
By Page Brown, Contributing Writer UMF Senior Mckenna Brodeur chases down a ball during a soccer game against the University of Southern Maine. University of Maine at Farmington student-athletes have returned to the field this year after a full season of...
UMF Athletics Creates Racial Equity Committee
By Paige Lilly, Contributing Writer The UMF Athletics Department recently announced the start of its Racial Equity Committee (REC), which aims to create a safe environment where racially marginalized students can share their experiences while also working to make...