In its 22nd season, American Idol’s seven finalist contenders included Julia Gagnon — a fellow Mainer and USM student. In her final performance, Julia would deliver a stunning rendition of Set Fire […]
An Interview with Julia Gagnon
Connor Hall
Connor is a Communications & New Media major at SMCC, and a writer/press editor for The Beacon.
New Bill could relieve Maine Nurses
Maine nurses are backing the Maine Quality Care Act, which is on its way to the House awaiting approval. The bill (LD 1639), passed on March 27th by the Maine Senate, will […]
The Transfer Scholars Network
An increasingly popular — and money-saving — strategy for Maine students is to complete their basic requirements at any of Maine’s community colleges, then transfer to a university for their four-year degree. […]
SMCC Student Speaks on the Congo Crisis
SMCC has long enrolled students from various backgrounds; this includes individuals with families in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), or who are from the DRC themselves, who watch the crisis […]
Enrollment Boosts for College, Declines for Universities
After launching a revolutionary free college program in the spring of 2022, Maine community colleges have seen a huge enrollment boost, with students swarming to the new program. At the same time, […]
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