Opinion; The Nation Wants Change
Since the beginning of 2026 states have held their party primaries for the upcoming midterms and I have noticed a trend, many of the candidates winning in these elections are what many […]
Preventing Suicide in Young Adults
In the United States suicide is the second leading cause of death in Americans ages 10-34 and twice as many as deaths by homicides. If you or someone you know is struggling […]
Being In Community
In 1955, Rosa Parks became widely known for her refusal to move from her seat on the bus, challenging segregation. At the time, buses in Montgomery, Alabama were segregated by race. White […]
Phone Addiction
Phone Addiction I’ve made it a habit to no longer wake up and not look at my phone. Using your phone right after waking up seems small, like it doesn’t really matter. […]
Home Canning; Risks and Benefits
It has been a secret to no-one that the cost of basic amenities have been steadily rising since around the time of the COVID-19 pandemic, in America and around the world. Gasoline has risen, fallen, and risen again, the slurry of taxes has continued its annual incline, and many people who have […]
What War in the Middle East Means for Maine
The Escalating conflict with Iran has marked a turning point for United States relations with Middle Eastern Nations has sparked debate both internationally and domestically as well as disrupting the cost of gas and […]
From Chaos to Calmness: How to Organize Your Day
Spring break has come and gone, and as we enter week 12 and try to jump back into our school routine, motivation can easily slip away.
Sports is His Thing
This is the SMCC Beacon’s sports editor, C.J. Grant. C.J. is a 19-year-old recent high school graduate that has been knee-deep in professional athletics since he was old enough to talk. After […]
Cartel Leader’s Death Raises New Worries for Spring Travelers
With just a week left in March, one thing is clear: spring is here, and with it comes much-anticipated spring travel. Colleges across the nation are pausing their busy schedules for a week off, with breaks ranging from early March to mid-April.
The U.S. and Israel attacked Iran, Does this Mean War?
On February 28th, the BBC reported that the Supreme Leader of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was killed in what reporters described as a U.S.–Israeli strike, along with other important leaders like the […]
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