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The impact of social media on the presidential election

At the University of Maine, students and faculty may be reflecting on how social media shaped the 2024 presidential election, with Donald Trump and Kamala Harris leveraging platforms like TikTok and ...
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UMaine partners with NASA to create Maine Space Grant

The University of Maine’s partnership with NASA has provided ample opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students, including the Maine Space Grant Consortium (MSGC). This grant is an extension ...
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UMaine plans faculty and staff cuts amid $19 million budget deficit

On Thursday, the University of Maine sent a letter to its employees addressing a projected $19 million budget deficit. In the letter, President Joan Ferrini-Mundy and Provost Gabriel Paquette outlined ...
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Campus comfort canine introduced, Bus Ticket Program receives funding

The University of Maine’s Student Government (UMSG) held its 1,618th meeting on Tuesday at 6 p.m. in the Bangor Room of the Memorial Union. The meeting included the swearing-in of three new senators, ...
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“Buddy:” Mythological mutant menaces minors

I never watched “Barney” growing up. He was too jolly for my little tastes; I much preferred “Thomas & Friends” or even “Fireman Sam.” But I will say this: I was never scared of Barney. I just thought ...
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The ever-evolving, community-focused ‘Black Bear Cinemas’

Many movie theaters nowadays lack character, but not Old Town’s “Black Bear Cinemas.” Most University of Maine students know Black Bear Cinemas for their “UMaine Wednesdays,” where students can get ...
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UMaine can disclose student directory information without consent, opt-out option available

The University of Maine System (UMS) is able to disclose directory information on its students to outside third parties without their consent. These third parties can include the general public, local ...
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What I learned while trying to learn Icelandic

Before coming to Iceland, I thought I should learn some Icelandic. Logical enough, right? I started off with memorizing “já” (yes), “nei” (no) and “takk” (thank you). I was feeling confident. But ...
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Students weigh in on rhetoric in Maine political advertisements

The Maine Campus welcomes republication of this culture article by other news organizations. Read our republication policy⁠ for guidelines. It is no secret that the Senate race in Maine is hotly ...
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When the university talks about a $19 million deficit, students deserve to know what comes next

OPINION: The University of Maine is facing a projected $19 million structural budget gap, and faculty retrenchments and staff layoffs are expected to be part of the university’s response. What does ...
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“Verity” is a dark Hallmark movie in disguise

Picture this: you’re a struggling writer played by Dakota Johnson. You’re slinging short stories for peanuts and giving lame book readings at local bookstores when you get “the call.” It’s your lawyer ...
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The University of Maine has to be more transparent and receptive when it comes to AI

EDITORIAL: ChatGPT Edu is here — whether you like it or not. On Aug. 27, the administration sent out a university-wide email to introduce students to a new artificial intelligence (AI) partnership ...