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Meet the candidates: Cynthia Shelmerdine and Hazel Sparks

Cynthia Shelmerdine (left) and Hazel Sparks (right) are uncontested running mates for this year’s UMSG executive elections. Photo courtesy of Cynthia Shelmerdine

Meet the candidates: Cynthia Shelmerdine and Hazel Sparks

By Elora Griswold on March 2, 2026

Students will begin casting their votes for the University of Maine Student Government (UMSG) 2026 elective elections on Monday, March 2, with Presidential candidate Cynthia…

Baseball drops series against Winthrop

Illustration by Tilia Baratta

Baseball drops series against Winthrop

By Amanda Clauzel on March 2, 2026

On Friday, Feb. 27 and Saturday, Feb. 28, the University of Maine baseball team lost to Winthrop University 7-4 and 7-2 for their tenth and…

Tabling is for students

The University of Maine offers booths where organizations on or off campus can come and advertise their organization. On Feb. 26, 2026, JW.ORG tables in Union Central to promote and give info on the views of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Photo by Alex Melendez

Tabling is for students

By Jordan Thompson on March 2, 2026

OPINION: Allow me to set the scene. You’re walking through the Memorial Union, heading towards the Bear’s Den. It’s about noon, time to grab lunch.…

Taking a closer look at the University of Maine men’s club lacrosse team

Illustration by Amiyah Donaldson

Taking a closer look at the University of Maine men’s club lacrosse team

By Draedon Willett on March 2, 2026

When it comes to college athletics, most of the attention goes to division 1 sports teams. Those squads get the publicity, events and even the…

UMSG recognizes winners of Student Leadership Award and says blue lights system will not be phased out

Orono, Maine, Tuesday, Feb 24, 2026, UMSG Senator Hailey Inman gives a periodic report, stating UMPD will begin putting up more cameras in areas of heavy foot traffic and that the blue light system is being reinstated, "hopefully over the summer." Photo by Hailey Green

UMSG recognizes winners of Student Leadership Award and says blue lights system will not be phased out

By Haden Buzzell on March 2, 2026

The General Student Senate of the University of Maine Student Government, Inc. (UMSG) held its sixth meeting of the semester on Feb. 24, led by…