A Bowdoin alum and Black Lives Matter leader addresses University of Southern Maine graduates in Portland, while Sen. Susan Collins speaks at the University of Maine in Orono and Sen. Angus King at the University of Maine at Presque Isle.
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Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Removal of paintings from USM show raises plenty of tough questions
The decision to take down art by a convicted sex offender poses issues college students should be grappling with – such as free speech, punishment and redemption.
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Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
USM president responds to criticism about removal of sex offender’s artwork
Saying the paintings could ‘serve as a trigger’ for victims of abuse, Glenn Cummings said he took the action to ‘provide a safe place for our students.’
Posted inLife & Culture, Local & State, News
Sex offender’s artwork pulled from USM show at Lewiston-Auburn gallery
Critics – the curator among them – object to the university president’s censorship of an artist who has paid his debt to society.
Posted inLife & Culture
Tony Award nominees are in, and some have Maine ties
Tony Shalhoub and Tyler Micoleau are both nominated for ‘A Band’s Visit.’
Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Maine governor candidates to debate hunger in forum
USM’s food studies program is hosting the event.
Posted inLife & Culture, Local & State, Review
Opera review: Unusual collaboration leads to premiere of ‘Girl in Six Beats’
Students at the University of Southern Maine work with composer Daniel Sonenberg on the production.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: College is smart choice, if you want it
Here are four bad reasons to rule out higher education and four good reasons to rule it in – namely the security it brings.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
Seeing the signs: Renowned USM professor reflects on life-changing language discovery
Decades after documenting sign language created ‘out of nothing’ in Nicaragua, Judy Shepard-Kegl firmly believes she was right not to influence it.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports
From high school role player to college all-star
Gorham’s Kristen Curley became a standout in her freshman season at USM.