By Ian Ziller It is assumed that most tribal governments were democratic in structure. Throughout the history of humankind there have been lots of societies that were tribal, so when we think […]
Should Planned Parenthood Be Defunded?
By Garrick Hoffman, Liberal Arts One of the most prominent topics being shared in the discourse is whether to defund Planned Parenthood, an organization designed to treat women for vital health needs, including […]
Poetic License
By Hali Sarah Parsons, Horticulture Major “Circles Of Hope” His cry is the music His love is the gifts His health is the toxicity Only expression can lift My Sadness is tears My […]
With Two Initiatives to Choose From, Mainers Have a Big Decision to Make
By Ashley Berry, Liberal Arts – Political Science This coming year Maine voters will have the option of legalizing marijuana. There are two initiatives that have been filed by two groups, The Campaign […]
Dave Chappelle Provokes Laughter, Examination in Portland
By Garrick Hoffman The Merrill Auditorium was packed with people on the night of Tuesday, September 22. The only sound was the white-noise hum of the crowd. Everyone was awaiting the living […]
Poetic License
By Garrick Hoffman When one muses on the nature of our existence, of the enigma of the cosmos, of this “grand design” in which we dwell, it’s not hard to be engrossed […]
Imploring Introspection
By Dan-Herley Mathieu “What does that really mean?” Yeah, it is America, it is freedom. You can be whatever you want to. Those are what most of us think America is all […]
Socialism, Communism, and Social Democracy
By Ian Ziller History Major Communism and socialism are two different but related philosophies. Although in economics they share similar ideas, true communism has never existed. Communism is a utopian idea that […]
Autumn Shows and New Releases
By Garrick Hoffman If you’re an audiophile, bibliophile, cinemaphile, and livemusicphile such as myself (indeed, that I just coined that last term), you’ll be ecstatic to know what kind of entertainment is […]
Dining With Dierdree
By Dierdree Glassford Major? Hello everybody! Hello readers! This summer has been full of so many adventures, from visiting family in Canada, to swimming in the local watering hole, to getting together […]
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