The Struggle to Find Affordable Housing in Southern Maine
Most young adult’s dream is to move out of their parents’ home and into their own. For most, that has begun with renting your first apartment. I first had the desire to […]
SMCC Students Share Opinions On Free Community College
Last week I wrote an article about how free community college will be offered to those impacted by the pandemic. Students who graduated high school between 2020 and 2023 can receive two […]
Interview with Professor Lareen Smith
News writing and production student Elizabeth Fortier interviewed professor Lareen Smith on March 24th. The interview concerned Smith’s project with students in a marine science class, in which they have collected data […]
De-stress during finals!
Finals week is coming to an end, but for some including myself that doesn’t mean, the stress of finals is gone yet. If you are feeling stressed out don’t worry! Here below […]
Event: SMCC Art Show, May 11th
On May 11th, Southern Maine Community College will be presenting an art exhibit on their campus, hosted by students Sarah and Madison. The Art Show was developed by Virginia Rose, an art […]
Photography and Art featured
Liliana Palmer has some photography photos she has taken and wanted to share. All of the photos were taken on SMCC campus by me during this semester and the last one. She […]
Angel and I
A Script by Alexandra Griffin, Creative Writing class Myself: I’m never going to find a guyyyy! Angel: Yes, you are! You just have to wait and let God decide. Myself: I’m gonna […]
Realism of the Grappling Hook
Anyone who’s ever picked up a comic book, played a video game, or watched a sci-fi movie has heard of the grappling hook. It’s a gadget that allows the user to elevate […]
Opinion: It’s time for Susan Collins to Act on Women’s Rights
Maine’s very own Senator Susan Collins has found herself in the middle of the debate surrounding the state of Roe v. Wade in America. Collins called police on Saturday night after seeing […]
Poem: Ode to Autumn
“Ode to Autumn” is a poem written by Daniel Nemitz in 2022 in response to his favorite season.
Is Fusion Power in our Future?
By Anthony GendronHave you ever plugged in your laptop or flipped on your room lights and wondered where that electricity comes from? There are many ways for us to get power. There […]
What About Tolerable Sequels?
When was the last time you watched or read a “decent” sequel? Perhaps you’ve never witnessed a glorious follow-up story, or are just avoiding them altogether… but what makes a sequel “good,” in general?
The SMCC Beacon 