The Free Press (University of Southern Maine)

The Free Press is the official campus newspaper of the University of Southern Maine. It publishes a print edition weekly during the academic year, equaling roughly 22 editions a year. The newspaper has a circulation of 3,000 and publishes daily on their website.

The Free Press
The Free Press, February 4, 2014
TypeWeekly student newspaper
FormatTabloid
Headquarters
92 Bedford Street
Portland, Maine 04101
Websitehttp://www.usmfreepress.org

History and organization

In 2012, the Free Press began a partnership with the Bangor Daily News to provide training, web hosting and development services for paper, as well as a content-sharing agreement aimed at promoting the best in student journalism in Maine.[1]

Controversies

In 2001, the Free Press gained access to the campus police log despite opposition from the local police department.[2]

In April 2002, the USM Student Senate sought to dissolve the Student Communications Board, which had been created as a buffer between the university and the paper to ensure funding to the organization. A referendum was held on whether to dissolve the board and it lost with 16% of the vote.[3]

Awards

In 2000, the newspaper was ranked third in their region for "Best All-Around Non-Daily Student Newspaper Newspaper", while writer Steve Peoples was ranked for "General News Reporting" for his story, "Students' Voting Rights in Jeopardy".[4] In 2002, several students involved with the newspaper won recognition by the Society of Professional Journalists for their region, including the top awards for Spot News Photography and General News Photography.[5]

References
  1. "BDN teams up with USM student newspaper". Bangordailynews.com. Retrieved 13 July 2018.
  2. "Maine newspaper gains access to police log". Student Press Law Center. Retrieved 23 December 2011.
  3. "U. of Southern Maine newspaper wins vote to preserve financial independence - SPLC News Flashes". Student Press Law Center. April 30, 2002. Retrieved 23 December 2011.
  4. "Society of Professional Journalists. Mark of Excellence Awards 2000". Spj.org. Retrieved 23 December 2011.
  5. "Society of Professional Journalists, Mark of Excellence Awards 2002". Spj.org. Retrieved 23 December 2011.
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