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UMaine students weigh in on Democratic midterm victories
On Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, third-year student Noah Bubier is interviewed about his reactions to the 2026 election outcomes in the Salon at Fogler Library in Orono, Maine. "Another thing that is necessary for American democracy to survive is getting money out of politics, because if money equals votes, then people with more money will have more votes, and that's a very undemocratic way of doing things,” says Bubier. Sara McKenzie / Maine Campus

UMaine students weigh in on Democratic midterm victories

By Mo Drammeh on November 9, 2026

The 2026 midterms represent something of a sea change in American electoral politics. The Democratic Party has taken a wide swath of victories across the…

The humanities matter on campus and everywhere
Aidan Bradbury (left) and Matthew Bolduc (right) were asked their thoughts on the proposed changes to student loans in regards to lower paying degrees. "You can't really determine if it's high paying or not before [the student] graduates and starts working." Bradbury said "[how much someone makes] depends on where you live.” Isla Rocca / Maine Campus

The humanities matter on campus and everywhere

By Joe Lazaro and Editorial Board on November 9, 2026

EDITORIAL: What brings value to a college? The campus? High-profile sports teams? Profitable departments and renowned faculty? These are all respectable and reasonable answers. However,…