OPINION: Early Seasonal Marketing: STOP IT!
Why is there a need to promote these holidays so early in advance when we know people will continue to buy whatever products are available during that season?
Fright Fest brings the screams to the Farmington Community
Although the season of horror has come to an end and the ghouls of Farmington Fright Fest are now laid to rest, they sure provided a scary good time at the Farmington Fairgrounds.
Campus Changes: Good or Bad?
The summer of 2023 saw big changes on campus, like the repaving of the roads and building of sidewalks. Campus now has automatic locking dorm room doors and free laundry, which has greatly impacted students.
UMF’s Student Athletes
Student athletes have hectic schedules and have to make sure they are managing their time wisely. If their grades start to drop, they can’t play the sport they love because the student has to come before the athlete.
Cold Air Arriving Means Burnout is on Its Way
With November here and the cold air making its way back, the burnout of students at UMF is starting to rise. Students have worked tirelessly for the past two months on classes and other responsibilities.
A Bit About the Makerspace
Despite its grand arsenal of tools and machinery, the makerspace at the University of Maine at Farmington remains much quieter than many hoped for it to be when it was first put together.
UMF Mom Recalls Working in the Emergency Room the Night of the Lewiston Shootings
As all of the University of Maine at Farmington has been informed, there was a mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine on Wednesday night. Between a bowling alley and a bar, 18 people were killed and at least 13 more were injured.
Trunk Or Treat Postponed Due to Lewiston
“We felt that the children did not deserve this event being taken away from them for something that was completely out of their control.”
Table Gaming Club’s Gamefest
On November 17 the Table Gaming Club is hosting its once-a-semester event Gamefest. Gamefest is a large campus-wide event where the TGC brings tabletop games of various types from its inventory and allows the campus community to use them.
Fall Fest Recap
This past weekend UMF students enjoyed a weekend of events across campus with their friends and family.
Why Trading Cards Are A Booming Industry
Over 20 years, Pokemon and other types of trading cards have skyrocketed in popularity. The most prevalent of these are sports cards, since they are worth the most money.
Vicarious Reviews: Celeste
Celeste is a puzzle platformer that follows Madeline, a young woman struggling with anxiety and depression, trying to climb a mountain.
Spooky Season Happenings
Spooky season is upon us and with that comes a few fun activities on campus. This month, Association of Campus Entertainment (ACE) is putting on multiple events for students at UMF.
The Challenge of Student Teaching/Practicum
College students involved in these programs often find themselves navigating a demanding schedule, as they juggle lesson planning, classroom instruction, and grading with their own coursework, exams, and assignments.