Early on the morning of April 18, 2023, police responded to a report made by Lisa Shea. Shea, who was visiting Maine for Easter, had gone to the Eger’s house to retrieve […]
Quadruple Homicide Shakes Bowdoin
Lehana Petelo
Another Train Derails in the U.S.
On March 23rd, 2023, a train derailment occurred in North Dakota, causing significant damage to the surrounding area and raising concerns about the safety of the nation’s rail infrastructure. The incident, which […]
The Willow Project: How Will it Affect America?
By now I’m sure you’ve heard at least whispers of the Willow Project. It’s been briefly touched on in the news and has gone viral on social media platforms. We’ve heard it […]
Biden’s Surprise Visit to Kyiv
While we sit peacefully in our classes, Ukrainian students, just like us, are under constant fear and threat of bombing. Save the Children reports that from the time Russia invaded Ukraine on […]
The Psychological Effects of Gun Violence
Gun violence is an issue that plagues us nationwide. The sad reality is that we are all at risk, even here at SMCC. Less than three months into the new year, gun […]
Living in Fear
An introduction to the effects of gun violence.
Maine: A Safe Haven
Maine is making strides to protect those seeking abortions.
“This is Possible”
As the daughter of Maine’s first black lawmaker, Rachel Talbot Ross is no stranger to pushing the boundaries of social norms. The longtime civil rights and social justice campaigner made Maine history […]
Politics are for Everyone
Lehana Petelo is a first year student at SMCC majoring in Liberal Arts with a focus in English. As an aspiring journalist, she enjoys reading, writing, and advocating for others. Not an […]
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