Maine Campus Media

04/16/2025

A rally for sanctuary campus status at the University of Maine was hosted by Students for a Democratic Society (UMO-SDS) in partnership with Jewish Voice for Peace (JVP) and Triota Epsilon Psi on April 12 in front of Fogler Library. Despite the rainy weekend, dozens of students showed up with handmade signs demanding protections for international students from deportation at an administrative level. 

✏️: Sofia Langlois
📷: Sofia Langlois

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Photo description: Rally participants chanting on the steps of Fogler Library.

09/24/2024

The University of Maine faces ongoing housing challenges as it welcomes a record number of students for the 2024-25 academic year. Amid an ongoing housing crisis on and off campus, students expressed mixed reactions to the University’s temporary housing measures and how Estabrooke Hall’s closure was communicated.

✏️: Elora Griswold
📷: Elora Griswold

Photo description: Student walking through the main entrance of Estabrooke Hall

Student walking through the main entrance of Estabrooke Hall. Photo by Elora Griswold. Estabrooke Hall repurposed amid increased student housing needs By Elora Griswold on September 23, 2024 The University of Maine faces ongoing housing challenges as it welcomes a record number of students for the 2...

09/24/2024

Not every employee can strike. Not even every unionized employee can strike. In Maine, public employees aren’t allowed to strike. This includes all employees here at the University of Maine.

✏️: Meredyth Waters
📷: Steffi Victoria

Photo description: Supporters of UMGWU gathered in a crowd outside the Ferland Engineering building at the University of Maine holding signs.

Steffi VictoriaWorkers protesting outside of Ferland Hall. UMaine workers need the right to strike By Meredyth Waters on September 16, 2024 What do we know about labor strikes? We know that their effectiveness comes from their disruption. From a Chipotle strike forcing you to change your dinner plan...

09/24/2024

Tim Burton returns to the director chair in the long awaited sequel “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice,” which burst into theaters Sept. 6. With returning cast members and new blood stepping in, the film serves as a modest follow-up to the beloved original that mixes the recognizable mold of the old film with a few new tricks, albeit suffering from some drawbacks.

✏️: Colin Gallagher
Illustration by Tilia Baratta

Photo description: Two characters with the word “Beetlejuice” in green lettering with the headline, “The long overdue ‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’ is a zany, serviceable sequel”

Illustrated by Tilia Baratta The long overdue ‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’ is a zany, serviceable sequel By Colin Gallagher on September 16, 2024 Tim Burton returns to the director chair in the long awaited sequel “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice,” which burst into theaters Sept. 6. With returning cast...

09/24/2024

Sign that reads "VOTE" outside of polling location. Photo from Maine Campus archive. UMaine UVote helps students register, vote and volunteer at the polls By Corey Nicholas on September 23, 2024 Sept. 17 marked National Voter Registration Day. With the youth vote expected to play a vital role in ele...

09/17/2024

Since April 2024, the Alfond Arena has been under construction. As a part of the UMS Athletic Transformation Plan and the Athletic Equity Plan, it will provide more opportunities for both the Men’s and Women’s athletic teams. Read the whole article below⬇️

Owen BulmerA construction zone has been erected around Alfond Arena as renovations continue. Alfond Arena construction update By Madie Macaulay on September 16, 2024 Since April 2024, the Alfond Arena has been under construction. As a part of the UMS Athletic Transformation Plan and the Athletic Equ...

09/16/2024

Every two seconds, a blood transfusion is urgently needed, according to the Red Cross. Over the past 20 years, blood donations have decreased by about 40%, causing the Red Cross to declare a national blood emergency in August. Jennifer Costa, a representative from the Red Cross, suggested the need stems from a lack of high school and college-aged donors.

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✍️ by Quinn D'Alessio
Illustration by Tabitha Dean

Photo description: Blood bag filling into a heart.

Illustration by Tabitha Dean. UMaine students encouraged to help address nationwide blood shortage By Quinn D'Alessio on September 16, 2024 Every two seconds, a blood transfusion is urgently needed, according to the Red Cross. Over the past 20 years, blood donations have decreased by about 40%, caus...

09/09/2024

Our YouTube reintroduction video produced by Head Videographer Evan Soucy is live on the channel. Check back in on Sept. 16 to see 2024 Involvement Fair organizations in action. Or better yet, subscribe!

After a 10 year hiatus the Maine Campus YouTube Channel has RETURNED. We plan to produce weekly videos for this Youtube channel. Stay tuned for future invest...

09/09/2024

Your student newspaper is up and running for the 2024-25 academic year! Our first round of articles release on Sept. 16. A letter from the editor is accessible through the link below:

https://mainecampus.com/category/letters-from-the-editor/2024/09/letter-from-the-editor/

Image descriptions:
- Editorial Board stood on the steps of Fogler Library
- Production Manager Olivia Joan holding up her dog, Rocky, in front of Fogler Library
📸 by Owen Bulmer

06/25/2024

The Maine Campus is hiring for the positions of News Editor, Videographer, Social Media Director and more! Please share and reach out to [email protected] via email with applications or questions.

04/06/2024

Half a century later, Stephen King’s “Carrie” remains an essential read for any fan of supernatural horror. First published on April 5, 1974, the novel received favorable reviews from critics for its memorable story, prominent themes and overall disturbing nature.

The iconic story follows 16-year-old Carrie White who has been bullied and belittled by her peers. Not only is she constantly harassed at school, but she also lives with her abusive and highly religious mother, Margaret. Carrie also harbors telekinetic powers that she has slowly developed over time.

While the book is primarily told through a linear third-person narrative, it will often switch over to various perspectives that take place in the story’s future. This form of narration contains manuscripts, newspapers and autobiographies from past survivors. The foreshadowing and buildup to the event and what transpires afterwards is extremely gripping and gives further background detail on relevant characters.

Read the rest of the review on our website!

✏️ by Colin Gallagher, Culture Reporter
📷 by Evan Loignon for The Maine Campus (2017)

03/27/2024

Coming up on its 70th anniversary, the thriller mystery “Rear Window” remains one of Alfred Hitchcock’s most iconic films to date. Known famously as the “Master of Suspense,” Hitchcock layers the film with many of his signature attributes as a director while also portraying cautionary themes of what happens when observing everyday individuals.

The story follows Jeff Jefferies, played by Hitchcock regular Jimmy Stewart, who works as a photojournalist recovering from a photoshoot injury. While stuck in his home in a New York City apartment complex, Jefferies passes time by looking out a rear window. One day, Jefferies notices suspicious activities occurring in the apartment room across from him, which eventually leads him and his close friends to investigate further into a potential murder.

Check out the full article on our website.

✏️ Colin Gallagher
📸 Tilia Baratta