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Men’s Tennis open season with 5-4 win over Thomas College
Image courtesy of Cullen McIntyre By: Cullen McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief A standout performance from sophomore business management major Antoine Gignac helped the Huskies earn a 5-4 victory over Thomas College in their season opener. The Men’s Tennis team moved indoors at the Costello Sports Complex on Tuesday, as they hosted the Terriers for a non-conference matchup. Only six of the Huskies played in the matchup.
Women’s Basketball wins LEC Quarterfinal over Keene State Owls 55-45
Image courtesy of Cullen McIntyre By: Cullen McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief The fourth seeded Huskies hosted the sixth seeded Keene State Owls in a Little East Conference (LEC) Quarterfinal matchup Tuesday, winning 55-45. Graduate student Jackie Luckhardt capped off the night with a team leading 14 points, six rebounds, five assists and two steals. Luckhardt’s performance saw her reach 1,000 points as a Husky, and became the second player to reach 1,000 points, 500 rebounds, 300 assists and 300 steals.
Strong Girls U - The Free Press
Cullen McIntyre / Editor-in-Chief By: Cullen McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief A Division III National Champion in javelin, senior Sophia Slovenski is now championing a campaign to empower young girls in the community. Slovenski, a dual athlete on the Women’s Volleyball and Track & Field teams while majoring in health science, has been volunteering with the organization Strong Girls United and is bringing the “Strong Girls U” branch to USM.
Men’s Basketball wins 86-74 over Saint Joseph’s College
Huskies lift Costello Cup for first time under head coach Rob Sanicola / Cullen McIntyre / Editor-in-Chief The USM Men’s Basketball team hosted Saint Joseph’s College for the 31st annual Costello Cup, presented yearly to the winner of the match between the two schools. The Costello Cup “honors the late Dr. Richard ‘Doc’ Costello, former USM Athletic Director and long-time basketball coach for both the men’s and women’s programs,” according to Southermainehuskies.com.
Sodexo opens food truck on Portland campus
The "Hungry Huskies" food truck currently resides outside Luther Bonney Hall. Cullen McIntyre / Editor-in-Chief By: Cullen McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief Parked outside of Luther Bonney lies USM’s newest dining service on wheels.
Club hockey scores the title of official club sport - Members speak on experience on and off the ice
With a current membership of 24 students, the USM Club Ice Hockey team is on the ice for its first official year as a club sport. Founded three years ago, the team was created with the purpose of giving the chance to play ice hockey to students who didn’t want the full-time varsity commitment. Club Hockey President, sophomore exercise science major Andrew Wessling has been in the role since last Spring.
Much more than a player - crafting a community in soccer
Associate Head Coach Jon Cross on the sideline of a Men's Soccer match. Cullen McIntyre / Editor-in-Chief. By: Cullen McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief If there is one thing that Jon Cross hopes to teach athletes, it’s that they’re more than a player. Cross is the assistant coach of the USM Men’s Soccer team, and is the co-founder of Kennedy Park FC (KPFC) in Portland.
Huskies defeat Husson 4-1 in non-conference Field Hockey matchup
Sophomore Brooke Carson's shot that earned her second goal of the night. / Cullen McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief By Cullen McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief Two goals from sophomore business major Brooke Carson in the third quarter helped the Huskies in toppling the Husson Eagles at Hannaford Field. USM got off to a quick start in the first quarter, as senior nursing major Samantha Ellis took the ball around the Husson goalie for the first goal only 2:35 into the game.
A Powerful Advocate for Representation: Hussein Maow hopes to be voice for change on campus
Photo courtesy of Hussein Maow By: Cullen McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief Representation matters, for everyone. This simple yet profound idea of representation and inclusion is exactly what sophomore Hussein Maow is passionate about. As the current Student Body Vice-President, political science and finance double-major and former Director of Racial Equity and Inclusion, Maow’s efforts on campus have been incredibly important.
Letter From the Editor: Silence is Complicity
Two people kneel at the Black Lives Matter protest in Portland this summer. Cullen McIntyre / Editor-in-Chief By: Cullen McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief When sitting down to write the Letter From the Editor for the Black History Month special issue, I had originally thought to leave it blank. How could I, a white male at the age of 20 be able to speak on behalf of a race that has dealt with things I will never have to face in my lifetime. I realized that was foolish, and would be the wrong decision.
Detectable trace of COVID-19 found in campus wastewater
Brooks student center on the Gorham campus. Cullen McIntyre / Editor-in-Chief By: Cullen McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief According to an email from President Glenn Cummings on Thursday addressed to students, faculty and staff, a “detectable level of SARS-CoV-2 has been identified in our Gorham Campus wastewater.” As a result of the wastewater sampling that was implemented in August, all in-person classes and events will be held remotely on Friday.
Two residential students test positive for COVID-19
Woodward Hall, where the resident resides on campus. Cullen McIntyre / Editor in Chief By: Cullen McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief Two new cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed at the University of Southern Maine, bringing the total to four from Phase I of testing. Residential Life confirmed in an email that two students living on campus have both tested positive, one living in Robie Andrews Hall and the other in Woodward Hall.
Resident student tests positive for COVID-19
Cullen McIntyre / Editor-in-Chief By: Cullen McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief A student located in the freshman dorm Upton-Hastings has tested positive for COVID-19. The resident is the second confirmed case from the University’s asymptomatic testing during move-in week and is the first case for a student living on campus.
University confirms one positive COVID-19 test
Cullen McIntyre / Editor-in-Chief By: Cullen McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief President Glenn Cummings confirmed in an email that there has been a single positive test result for COVID-19 in the university’s first asymptomatic testing during move-in week. The student, currently in isolation, is from out-of-state, living off campus and will not be participating in any in-person classes this fall. “Contact tracing is underway.
Letter From The Editor: Wear A Mask
Nora Devin / Director of Photography By: Cullen McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief The COVID-19 pandemic has raged across the United States since the first case was confirmed on January 20, 2020. Fast forward to over six months later and the nation has reached 4,802,491 confirmed cases and 157,631 deaths according to cdc.gov. One of the biggest issues in the United States involving the coronavirus is the concept of wearing a mask.
Study abroad canceled for the fall semester
Emily Zider, Coordinator of Education Abroad at USM, announced in an email on Monday that due to continuing concerns over COVID-19, USM will not be offering study abroad for the fall semester.
Summer residential student tests positive for COVID-19
Cullen McIntyre / Sports Editor By: Cullen McIntyre, Web Editor In an email from Christina Lowery, Director of Housing and Residential Life, she confirmed that a resident on the Gorham campus has tested positive for COVID-19. The email, sent to current residential summer students, stated that “those initially identified as a close contact have been notified.” This is the first student at USM to test positive for COVID-19, as students have been residing on campus for summer classes.
USM athletes exercise for "Athletes4BLM" movement
"Black Lives Matter" sign held at the protest in Portland, ME on Friday, June 5. The protest was the largest in the state with over 2,000 participants. Cullen McIntyre/Web Editor By: Cullen McIntyre, Web Editor Current events in the world have resulted in protests across the globe. When George Flloyd died in police custody on May 25, 2020, protests rallying for change broke out and have yet to stop.
Cullen’s Column: A world without sports
Cullen McIntyre/Sports Editor By: Cullen McIntyre, Sports Editor March 26 was supposed to be Opening Day in Major League Baseball (MLB), the beginning of a 162-game season of America’s pastime. Instead, every sport across the world has come to a standstill due to the outbreak of COVID-19. The NCAA Tournament March Madness would have been heading to the final four this weekend, but the ever-entertaining tournament that is known for upsets and buzzer-beaters was cancelled.
UMaine system cancels all commencement plans across all universities
Photo by Julie Pike, Editor-in-Chief By: Cullen McIntyre, Sports Editor Chancellor Dannel Malloy announced in a statement that all May commencement celebrations would be canceled due to the COVID-19 outbreak.
Student quarantined following class trip to New York
Woodward Hall, where the resident resides on campus. Cullen McIntyre / Sports Editor Kayla Bensler, a freshman music major, developed pneumonia after a class trip to New York City last week. Following her visit to health services this morning at 9:30 am, she was put into quarantine after collapsing. Bensler said that health services are on the side of caution.
Classes moved online as University of Maine System closes after spring break
Cullen McIntyre / Sports Editor According to a report on WMTW.com, the University of Maine System announced that classes will move to remote online classes following Spring Break due to concerns over the coronavirus. The classes will convert to online by March 23, the end of Spring Break for the seven universities in the system. For students living on campus, they will need to have moved out and find a place to stay by March 22 as the campuses will be shutting down entirely.
USM Spring Sports Preview
Photo Courtesy of USM Athletics By: Cullen McIntyre, Sports Editor Baseball Head Coach Ed Flaherty heads into his 34th season in charge of Men’s Baseball for the Huskies coming off a 37-9 record in 2019. The Huskies are ranked sixth overall in the nation by d3baseball.com’s Preseason Top 25. The team lost in the Little Eastern Conference (LEC) Championship last season 2-0 against UMass Boston, who ranks 16th in the Preseason Top 25.
Women’s Hockey wins 2-1 in triple overtime against UMass Boston
By: Cullen McIntyre, Sports Editor Southern Maine Women’s Ice Hockey won a tense 2-1 game in triple overtime over the University of Massachusetts Boston in the New England Hockey Conference (NEHC) Quarterfinals. Saturday afternoon’s affair took over three hours as the Huskies came back from a 1-0 deficit to win on a goal from freshman Maddy Young (biology) 6:05 into the third period of overtime.
Huskies topple Suffolk 5-2 on Senior Day
By: Cullen McIntyre, Sports Editor The Women’s Ice Hockey team put five goals past Suffolk in an emphatic 5-2 victory over Suffolk University. The New England Hockey Conference (NEHC) matchup placed the Southern Maine Huskies in third place over Suffolk following the win on Saturday, Feb 1. The Huskies celebrated Senior Day before the puck dropped, as it was the final home game for six seniors from Southern Maine.
Husky Hero of the Week: Alexa Henriksen
By: Cullen McIntyre, Sports Editor Alexa Henriksen, a sophomore nursing major from Marshfield, Massachusetts returned to the ice after an injury sidelined her for her freshman season. The Women’s Ice Hockey goalie graduated from Thayer Academy, playing between the sticks there for three seasons. She earned the 2018-19 William B. Wise Scholar-Athlete Award her first season. The Free Press spoke with Henriksen on her successes on and off the ice, and what it was like to return to the game.
Remembering Kobe Bryant
By: Cullen McIntyre, Sports Editor Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter Gianna “Gigi” Maria-Onore Bryant along with seven other passengers died in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, California. The crash occurred around 10:00 am on Sunday, January 26. Bryant is survived by his wife Vanessa along with his three daughters Natalia, Bianka and Capri. Bryant, 41, was flying to a travel basketball game at the Mamba Academy in Thousand Oaks, California.
Husky Hero of the Week: Cam Labrie
By: Cullen McIntyre, Sports Editor Cam Labrie, of the Men’s Indoor Track & Field team is sprinting into his final season with the Huskies. The exercise science major of Tamworth, New Hampshire graduated from Kennett High School as a two sport athlete in soccer as well as track. Labrie claimed second place in the 400-meter and 11th in the 100-meter prelims at the 2016 New Hampshire Interscholastic Athletic Association (NHIAA).
McIntyre: Matt Turner Deserves a Start Tuesday for USMNT
McIntyre: Matt Turner Deserves a Start Tuesday for USMNT November 18, 2019 1:06 pm | by Cullen McIntyre | Posted In Atlantic, MLS, New England Revolution, Worldwide, Worldwide Sports Sep 29, 2019; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Revolution goalkeeper Matt Turner (30) during the second half of New England's 2-0 win over New York City at Gillette Stadium.
Inedible items found in food at Brooks dining hall
By: Cullen McIntyre, Sports Editor Numerous reports of inedible items being found in food at Brooks Dining Hall in Gorham has spurred controversy across campus and social media. Mason Henley, a junior nursing major and resident assistant in Philippi Hall, discovered a sharp object in his wrap. “I needed to talk to the manager. The manager came up to me and I said ‘I found this razor blade in my wrap just now,’ and I handed her the razor blade and the plate with the wrap on it,” he said.
Emily Saunders: The captain behind the Mariners
By: Cullen McIntyre, Sports Editor Hockey has been a tradition in the city of Portland, when the first franchise of the Maine Mariners was founded in 1977. The original Mariners have since left the city, making way for the Portland Pirates, who in turn followed suit. Portland’s hockey team is now the second iteration of the Maine Mariners, playing in the East Coast Hockey League.
Knockout the stigma educates students on mental health
By: Cullen McIntyre, Sports Editor The Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) in partnership with University Health Services, USM Veteran Services, and the Recovery Oriented Campus Center (ROCC) hosted Knockout the Stigma on World Mental Health Day on October 10, 2019. The event included speeches by junior Women’s Soccer athlete and social work major Megan Chase, ROCC senior peer Elliot Day, and Dr. Erin Hatch of University Health Services.
From crutches to the court
Photo courtesy of Audrey Pohl By: Cullen McIntyre, Sports Editor Suffering an injury is a nightmare for all athletes. For student-athletes, it’s something that can affect them in their classes as well as in their sport. Audrey Pohl, a sophomore media studies major and women’s basketball athlete, suffered a bad ACL sprain last October. The injury saw her out of her freshman season for fourth months last year.
Arsenal Face Manchester United for 4 Spot
Arsenal Face Manchester United for 4 Spot September 30, 2019 12:41 pm | by Cullen McIntyre | Posted In Worldwide, Worldwide Sports Photo Credit - Sky Sports The final game of matchday seven sees Arsenal head to Old Trafford to face Manchester United. Unai Emery’s side will look to secure an away win to climb into third, while United desperately need a win to climb out of 11th place.
Cullen's Column: Professional Soccer in Portland would bring an atmosphere like no other
Matthew Swanick / Staff Photographer By: Cullen McIntyre, Sports Editor The beautiful game may be on its way to Portland, according to the Portland Press Herald. Professional soccer has not made an appearance in Portland before, though GPS Portland Phoenix currently plays in the United Soccer League 2, a pre-professional development league. The club talks of coming to Portland, would play in the United Soccer League 1, the third tier of United States soccer.
Arsenal Grab Late Winner Over Aston Villa
Arsenal Grab Late Winner Over Aston Villa September 23, 2019 1:30 pm | by Cullen McIntyre | Posted In Worldwide, Worldwide Sports Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s late free-kick sealed a comeback for Arsenal, as the Gunners beat Aston Villa 3-2 to climb to fourth place. The match showed a poor performance overall from Unai Emery’s side, but they will be pleased to have fought hard for three points.
Cullen's Column: UMaine field hockey game cut short for football fireworks
Cullen McIntyre / Sports Editor By: Cullen McIntyre, Sports Editor The University of Maine field hockey team had finished the first half of overtime against Temple University, a game that was being played at Kent State University in Ohio. Both teams were informed by Kent State officials that the game could no longer continue, as the field was needed for pre-game fireworks for the Kent State football game occuring that afternoon.
Women’s soccer topples UMaine- Farmington 3-0 in home opener
Cullen McIntyre / Sports Editor By: Cullen McIntyre, Sports Editor It was a successful home opener for the women’s soccer team, as they held the UMaine Farmington Beavers to a shutout in a 3-0 victory at Hannaford Field. The Huskies came into the match with two away wins to kick off the season, a 4-0 win over Thomas College and a 3-0 win at Colby-Sawyer College.
Arsenal Drop Points In Horrific Showing Against Watford
Arsenal Drop Points In Horrific Showing Against Watford September 15, 2019 10:31 pm | by Cullen McIntyre | Posted In Worldwide Sports It was a performance to forget for Unai Emery’s Arsenal, as they blew a 2-0 lead to last placed Watford FC. The Gunners defensive issues continued to show as they allowed two goals to a team that had only scored two goals in four matches before the match.
Arsenal Look to Climb Into Top 4 Against Watford
Arsenal Look to Climb Into Top 4 Against Watford September 12, 2019 2:11 pm | by Cullen McIntyre | Posted In Worldwide, Worldwide Sports Photo Credit - Getty Images With the first international break of the season coming to an end, the Premier League returns. Arsenal, who are fifth in the Premier League, head to Vicarage Road to face Watford FC.
USMNT Without Star as They Host Uruguay
USMNT Without Star as They Host Uruguay September 9, 2019 10:18 am | by Cullen McIntyre | Posted In Worldwide, Worldwide Sports (Photo Credit: AP Photo/Steve Luciano) The United States Men’s National Team will be without Christian Pulisic as he returns to London club Chelsea. Coming off a 3-0 loss to Mexico, Pulisic flew back to England to join his side as they prepare for a crucial match next weekend against Wolverhampton Wanderers FC.
USWNT Continue Victory Tour With 3-0 Over Portugal
USWNT Continue Victory Tour With 3-0 Over Portugal September 5, 2019 10:22 am | by Cullen McIntyre | Posted In Worldwide, Worldwide Sports Photo Credit - Sports Illustrated The United States Women’s National Team’s Victory Tour has brought the World Cup-winning side another victory. This time, the women hosted Portugal at the Allianz Field in Saint Paul, MN where they won 3-0. Carli Lloyd continued her stellar send-off tour with a brace, scoring in the 22nd and 32nd minutes of the game.
Arsenal Grab Late Equalizer in North London Derby
Arsenal Grab Late Equalizer in North London Derby September 3, 2019 10:04 am | by Cullen McIntyre | Posted In Worldwide, Worldwide Sports Photo Credit - Getty Images In the biggest Premier League match of the weekend, Arsenal hosted bitter rivals Tottenham Hotspur in the North London Derby. It was a game fueled by hatred and passion as Arsenal came back from 2-0 down to draw 2-2 in Sunday’s affair.
Fall sports rankings released
By: Cullen McIntyre, Sports Editor The fall season is nearly here for Huskies athletics. Several teams are kicking off their season this Friday. The 2019 Preseason Coaches’ Polls have been released for the sports that compete in the Little Eastern Conference (LEC), ranking each team going into the season. Men’s Soccer Men’s Soccer finished in sixth place last season with a 2-5-1 conference record and a 3-13-3 overall record.
Arsenal Host Tottenham Hotspur in First North London Derby
Arsenal Host Tottenham Hotspur in First North London Derby August 29, 2019 11:00 am | by Cullen McIntyre | Posted In Worldwide, Worldwide Sports Photo Credit - Getty Images One of the largest rivalries in the Premier League will be battling it out this Sunday at the Emirates Stadium as Arsenal host Tottenham Hotspur in the North London Derby. With both sides fighting for spots at the top of the table, the match will not be short of entertainment.
Arsenal Fall Short Against Liverpool
Arsenal Fall Short Against Liverpool August 26, 2019 2:30 pm | by Cullen McIntyre | Posted In Worldwide, Worldwide Sports Photo Credit - Getty Images It was a disappointing showing from Unai Emery’s Arsenal at Anfield, where they lost 3-1 and continued their failure on Liverpool’s home pitch. A poor performance from new man David Luiz highlighted the Gunners’ first loss of the season.
Arsenal Face Liverpool in Battle for First
Arsenal Face Liverpool in Battle for First August 21, 2019 8:03 pm | by Cullen McIntyre | Posted In Worldwide, Worldwide Sports The only two teams with two wins in two matches face-off in Matchweek 3, as Arsenal heads to Anfield to take on Liverpool F.C. in a battle for the top spot. Liverpool, the past UEFA Champions League winners, toppled Norwich 4-1 in their opening match, and beat Southampton 2-1 in their next game.
Dani Ceballos Shines as Arsenal Grab Consecutive Wins
Dani Ceballos Shines as Arsenal Grab Consecutive Wins August 19, 2019 9:30 pm | by Cullen McIntyre | Posted In Worldwide, Worldwide Sports Arsenal have won all six points from their first two games in the new Premier League campaign, beating Burnley 2-1 in the opener at the Emirates Stadium. An early goal from Alexandre Lacazette and second-half winner from Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang gave the Gunners the victory.
Arsenal Stretched Thin Against Newcastle
Arsenal Stretched Thin Against Newcastle August 10, 2019 6:26 pm | by Cullen McIntyre | Posted In Worldwide, Worldwide Sports Arsenal have had arguably the most exciting summer of any Premier League side, bringing in six new faces this summer. But even with all of the new additions, Unai Emery’s side will be missing 12 players in Sunday’s roadtrip to Newcastle.
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