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Friends, family and fall foliage: UMaine hosts Family and Friends Weekend
On Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, fourth-year student John Kuhl enjoyed the 50th Family and Friends Weekend carnival style and lawn games with his family. Sara McKenzie / Maine Campus

Friends, family and fall foliage: UMaine hosts Family and Friends Weekend

By Makai Moody-Broen on October 5, 2026

In Maine, there are few months more pleasing than October. Mild weather, a cool breeze and the famed foliage attract ardent peepers from all over…

Frats need to change if they want to stay on campus
Following the sexual assault case at Cornell University, many of UMaine's fraternities including Beta Theta Pi pictured on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026, in Orono, Maine, released statements in support of the community. Photo by Tyler Bridges

Frats need to change if they want to stay on campus

By Joe Lazaro and Editorial Board on October 5, 2026

EDITORIAL: Early last week, a story came out that shook America. A Cornell University student going by Jane Doe filed a civil lawsuit against the…

Fermentation Expo emphasizes storytelling through food at the IMRC
The Explore Microbial Communities table was hosted by Tess Hurea by showing a closer look at rice under a microscope during the Fermentation Expo at the IMRC on Saturday, Oct 4, 2026. Emma Stuetz / Maine Campus

Fermentation Expo emphasizes storytelling through food at the IMRC

By Aiden LiVigni on October 5, 2026

On Saturday, Oct. 3rd, the Innovative Media Research and Commercialization Center (IMRC) was full of family, friends and students walking through numerous showcases about the…

UMSG approves $2,080 funding request for consent awareness events
UMaine's President, Joan Ferrini-Mundy, introducing Jenny Boyden, VP for Finance and Administration, and Chief Business Officer to the University of Maine's Student Government at their Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2026 meeting to address the possible budget cuts in Orono, Maine. Hailey Green / Maine Campus

UMSG approves $2,080 funding request for consent awareness events

By Emma Benvenuto on October 5, 2026

The University of Maine’s Student Government (UMSG) held its 1,619th meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 22, at 6 p.m. in the Bangor Room at the Memorial…