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Are Your Thoughts Your Own? The Problem of Conformity
In a classroom at SMCC an exercise takes an unexpected turn. Students were placed into groups of three and all asked the same question to which we would respond with “true” or “false.” Simple questions became daunting. “True or False: It takes around 1-3 minutes when reading over a resume to know if it is… Read more
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The Backbone of Portland Local Music: The Apohadian Theatre
On the corner of Hanover Street in Portland Maine lies The Apohadian Theatre. The venue, founded in 2017, has become a staple of Maine’s diverse local scene and has marked itself as the backbone of new local projects as they rise through the Maine scene When you first step into The Apohadian Theatre it is… Read more
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Op-Ed: Cultural Appropriation- Where’s The Line?
African wax print fabric, also known as Ankara fabric, is produced in an array of bright colors and patterns, with each pattern bearing a significant meaning. Although it was originally mass produced as a cheap fabric, Ghana managed to upgrade it to a higher level of quality that ultimately led Ankara fabric to become synonymous with… Read more
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Seawolves’ Resilience Shines Through Tough Season
The SMCC Men’s Basketball season officially came to an end following a loss to Vermont State University Randolph in the Yankee Small College Conference Tournament Quarterfinals on February 2nd. Despite a winless first semester, 9-17 record, and first round exit in the tournament, the Seawolves were able to find a silver lining beyond the win… Read more
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Hillel at USM: A Beacon of Unity and Tolerance Amid Current Tension
Founded in 1923 in Urbana-Champaign, Illinois, Hillel International has served as a safe space and community for Jewish and non-Jewish students alike to learn and connect to Judaism as a culture and heritage. It’s the largest Jewish student-led organization in the world, and very much an active student organization at USM. It’s a space for… Read more
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