Undergraduate research highlights ‘interdisciplinarity’ theme for students

One of the great events planned for the spring 2016 semester at UMA is the undergraduate research day, with emphasis on interdisciplinary approaches, Carey Clark writes.

Millennials: A weaker and sheltered generation?

In the wake of calls for safe spaces for all students at universities across the country, there has been pushback about how coddled this generation is — an assertion that goes against what we've been taught, Kim Carter writes.

Happiness comes from all kinds of giving

It turns out that whether you give a gift to someone, contribute to a kettle, or answer yes to a cashier, the simple act of giving increases your happiness and health, John McLaughlin writes.

In crime debates, let’s use facts vs. fears

While we fear crime is worsening, our children are at significant risk of being gunned down at school, and immigrants are lazy but dangerous criminals, we're seeking solutions to problems that do not exist, James Cook writes.

The opiate crisis: Solving the complex puzzle of addiction

Carey Clark considers several ideas of how we can take a more physiological-mind-body-spirit viewpoint of addiction versus a criminal perspective.

Solutions, not just venting, needed for hunger in Maine

Hunger is a real problem in Maine, and we need solutions, not anger, Kimberly Carter writes.

Zombie apocalypse aid and other scholarships with a spooky flare

Finding strength in the help of others

Hammers, numbers and stories: What good is a social science degree?

Gun violence should be examined as a public health issue