Living On vs. Off Campus
The end of the current school year is a ways away, but it is never too early to start thinking about next year's living situation.
Prisoners are People
At the University of Maine at Farmington, there is an art show that pertains to prisoner’s artwork. “Inside Vision: An Outside Exhibition of Inside Art" is an exhibition that opened on Thursday Oct. 5 and continues until Thursday Nov. 16.
Ghosts in Merrill Hall
For countless years, students from the University of Maine at Farmington have told hushed stories of paranormal activity stemming from Merrill Hall.
Hurricane Lee: Why did it Fizzle?
Sophomore and environmental science major Christopher Houdeshell provided his insight about the implications of Hurricane Lee, and what it means for climate change.
Landing Events
Typically at the beginning of every semester, freshmen and new transfer students at the University of Maine at Farmington have struggled to get out of their comfort zone, not knowing where to go or what to do. Events at the Landing have changed that. People working at the Landing have organized big events to draw new students in.
UMF Sits on Wabanaki Land
With Indigenous People’s Day coming up it’s important for the campus to take a look at how UMF does its part of upholding the promises that were made just two years ago in the “Indigenous Land and Water Acknowledgement”.
Varsity Sports vs. Club Sports
Over the years club sports have predominantly brought their programs from the ground up, to get them to where they are today. This puts them at a very equivalent level with varsity sports.
Why Women’s Rugby?
The UMF women’s rugby team is one of the main outlets for women to play on campus. The team hopes to help women find empowerment in themselves, their bodies, and their studies.
Who is Chompers?
Whoever is chosen to wear the school's mascot Chompers outfit to the average student may seem illusory, but it’s actually quite simple.
Changes in the Credit System at UMF
Students can now expect to take an additional course each semester to be considered enrolled as a full-time student, yet do not need as many credits to graduate.
Moss Goes Coast to Coast Again
Moss, a standout point guard at UMF has proven that he is one of the best in the school’s history. Earlier this summer Moss, from Portland, signed to play professional basketball in Killarney, Ireland, another coastal town.
Dakin Dance Studio's New Floors
With the fall semester in full swing, the University of Maine Farmington (UMF) Dance Team is eager to utilize their refurbished dance studio in Dakin Hall to practice exciting new choreography for the upcoming basketball season.
The Emery Community Arts Center– What you Might not Know
The Emery Community Arts Center (ECAC) is an art gallery on the UMF campus that is loved by many and will not disappoint its guests.
Write up: Pets are not Allowed on Campus…
Despite pets not being allowed on campus, lots of students have what would be considered pets. This year students are seeing more animals across campus and different varieties.
UMF’s Graceful Recovery from the Pandemic: How are the Clubs Doing Now?
Despite the fact that the COVID-19 pandemic put a heavy damper on the clubs at the University of Maine at Farmington, the campus has shown its resilience,with clubs bouncing back from their sorry state of affairs.
UMF Welcomes Cinema Verite
On April 15 and 16 UMF will be hosting filmmakers Chih-Hsuan Liang and Joe Duva who will be presenting their documentary Man From Pretensia and offer a workshop on the filmmaking style cinema verite to students.
Queer Community Struggles in Farmington as National Attacks Persist
“Are you queer or are you normal?” The UMF population is no stranger to being harassed with these questions by Ed, the local religious extremist, when crossing the street between the campus library and the student center.
Assistive Technology Lab has Vast Gadget Collection
Have you ever been to the UMF Assistive technology lab on campus? There are low tech and high tech items ranging from adaptive scissors to communication devices.
Access for All Means Clearly Marked Stairs
Last school year Molly Ondich was a straight A’s student who was enthusiastic about school. She was engaged in her classes and an active member of Jewish Student Union. However, as time went on she began missing more and more classes.
Mallett and Purington’s Long-Awaited Facelift
Mallett Hall is one of two residence halls that will be closed for renovation next year.