By Megan Provost

Hello students of SMCC! With a new semester comes many new activities and events

(such events which will be spoken of later). These events are held for new students and old.

They’re a great way to meet new people, push your boundaries and step out of your comfort

zone.

Speaking of new people, my name is Megan Prevost. I’m a first year student here at SMCC

and I couldn’t be more excited to be writing to you at this very moment. I live on campus in

Spring Point Residence Hall and I’m currently studying Biotechnology. I say currently because I

have changed my major many times from English to Pharmacy and now to Biotechnology. Let’s

just say I have many interests. A huge interest of mine is writing, which is why I sought out the

Beacon newspaper; what a great way to write and have people actually read it! I’m also

going to be the new section editor for Campus News, taking over for Erik Squire! But enough

about me.

With the welcome events out of the way, it almost seems like there isn’t anything going on

around campus anymore. We all sulk around, attending our classes and eating at the dining hall,

like nothing exciting is happening around us. I’m here to tell you that there are tons of things

happening! Maybe you had no idea, but last Friday there was a movie night in the Spring Point

lounge (with free pizza), and on Saturday there was a video game night from 7pm-12am! Now

you may have missed these events, but there are plenty more for you to attend in the future.

For example, there’s yoga in the HUB yoga studio every week, Monday through Thursday

from 5:30-6:30pm, and dodge ball on Monday and Wednesday nights from 9-10pm in the HUB

gym. There’s even free bowling, Tuesday nights from 6-8pm at Easy Day Bowling on 725

Broadway in South Portland. That’s just right down the street!

Now, to ensure that you don’t miss anymore of these wonderful events, you can do a few

things. First of all, look around; there are usually signs hanging up around campus announcing

things like a movie night or a game night (these things are sometimes even taped to your door if

you live on campus). But if you don’t see anything, check the Beacon’s On Campus section; there

will probably be news here about some activities happening around campus.

Or if you’re looking to get word out about your event or activity, let me know at

meganeprevost@smccme.edu and I’ll help you spread the word by putting it in this very paper!