By Troy Hudson Before summer 2017, the town of Saco didn’t have much in the way of coffee shops. A Starbucks was the only local option for people looking for a cup […]
SMCC Alumni Open Saco Coffee Shop
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Studying Abroad in Ireland
By Max Lorber As you may know, the Maine Community College System is now taking applicants for the George J. Mitchell scholarship, a program that pays for a student to go to […]
Some of the Worst CPU Exploits in History – Should You Be Worried?
By Andy Li If you wanted the quick answer, then yes, you probably should be — or at least be paying attention. For those of us that don’t follow tech that much, […]
How I Became a Geek
By Jamie West My name is Jamie West, and I started in SMCC’s Computer Technology program in 2012. It has taken me five years to get to where I am now. I […]
What If?
By Lloyd Metcalf What if the arts weren’t an integral part of our educational system? It’s always something that comes up for debate whenever school budgets are discussed. The arts are treated […]
The State of Whose Union?
By Troy Hudson On Jan. 30, Donald Trump made his first State of the Union address, a speech ostensibly delivered to both chambers of Congress, but also traditionally viewed as a message […]
The Blame Game
By Gio DiFazio A person in a position of authority carries a unique responsibility. Whether it be a lunch monitor in elementary school, a law enforcement officer or the leader of a […]
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