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Holiday hype meets labor fight as UMaine reacts to ongoing Starbucks turmoil
A sign sits outside of the Memorial Union Starbucks advertising their new drinks for the holiday season on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025. Photo by Tyler Bridges

Holiday hype meets labor fight as UMaine reacts to ongoing Starbucks turmoil

By Abigail Beaucaire on November 24, 2025

On Nov. 6, Starbucks released their seasonal holiday menu and merchandise, including the new glass ‘Starbucks Bearista Cold Cup.’  This cup, among other developments such…

UMaine Orono Students for a Democratic Society march to “melt the ICE,” and save Crossland Hall
A student demonstrator holds a list of chants used at UMaine SDS's "Rally to Resist Trump's Agenda" on Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, in Orono, Maine. Photo by Tyler Bridges

UMaine Orono Students for a Democratic Society march to “melt the ICE,” and save Crossland Hall

By Tyler Bridges on November 24, 2025

On Nov. 21, the University of Maine’s chapter of Students for a Democratic Society (SDS) met on the steps of Fogler Library at noon to…

GSS votes to raise wages for all paid UMSG positions due rise in cost of living
On Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025, Senator Casper Cowan debated with fellow UMSG members about how Senate initiatives take a lot of time out of their day, sharing that's one of the reasons UMSG members deserve a pay increase. Photo by Hailey Green

GSS votes to raise wages for all paid UMSG positions due rise in cost of living

By Haden Buzzell on November 24, 2025

The General Student Senate of the University of Maine Student Government, Inc. (UMSG) held its tenth meeting of the semester on Nov. 18, led by…