Why Does Talking Politics Suck? (Audio Interviews with SMCC Students)
Birthright Citizenship in Trouble
Recently the Supreme Court held an oral hearing on April 1. Donald Trump attended this oral hearing to support his executive order to deny birthright citizenship to children of undocumented immigrants. The […]
Easy Sweet Potato Soufflé Recipe
This Sweet Potato Soufflé recipe will bring sweet southern smells to your kitchen. Start by Boiling 5 pounds of sweet potatoes (5-8 medium-sized sweet potatoes) in water or roasting them in an […]
Maine Free College Program Finally Moving Toward Permanency, but With a New Price Tag for Students
Governor Mills recently signed her updated supplemental budget. It is designed to prioritize affordability in Maine’s core investments like school funding and healthcare. In her recent State of the State speech, she got people excited for the return of the free college program, originally designed to be free for students in eligible graduating […]
Maine Has Gone Green—Why That’s A Bad Thing
This story is relatively old–however–it is still a very important topic in terms of the state’s identity. The local professional basketball team that has been affectionately known as the Maine Red Claws since their inaugural season in 2009 (a season which had record breaking fan turnout for a development team) went through a rebrand in 2021 after becoming the sole affiliate of the National Basketball Association’s Boston Celtics.
ICE Know your Rights
In Maine, the weather might be starting to get warmer, but ICE is still an issue that we Mainers have to deal with. It’s important to know your rights. One of the most important things is what ICE even stands for. ICE; Immigration & Customs Enforcement
Watchdogs: Man’s Best Friend
How Common Cause Fights for Your Rights (To Party) Common Cause is a non-profit organization that organizes citizen-led movements, functions as a government watchdog, and works to educate people on political matters. […]
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 […]
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