Kirra Villator is a communications major studying at Southern Maine Community College. She is interested in writing about student life more than anything else. Kirra graduated from Wells High School and is getting her currently associated degree from SMCC where she will then transfer to the University of Maine.
The recent tech transition to the new Student Information System (SISI) has created chaos for SMCC students, disrupting everything from financial aid to course registration. This has created outrage and panic among […]
College tuition is rising faster than ever. As expenses continue to increase and college enrollment declines, it’s important to find ways to get ahead. Over the last decade, college tuition has risen […]
Some movies are so powerful, so transformative, and so well done that watching them at some point in your life feels essential. This is my personal list of must-watch films; movies that, […]
Disclaimer: All these stories are anonymous and names have been changed to protect anonymity. Hey Seawolves, Gossip Girls here, and we are here to inform you of all the juicy stories and […]
Hey Seawolves, Gossip Girls here, and we are here to inform you of all the juicy stories and rumors going on at this school. We have weekly gossip stories that range from […]
Graduates from the class of 2022-2025 are eligible for free community college in Maine, but other classes aren’t offered this benefit. How is this fair? If this benefit extended to more students, […]
Moving from a two-year associate’s degree to a four-year bachelor’s degree is a huge transition and can be very challenging for students. Many struggle with figuring out how to keep all their […]
The fate of free community college in Maine is uncertain. Advocates for the program are currently fighting hard to make it permanent. When Maine announced the free community college program in 2022, […]
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