The SMCC Beacon
This is a news site, all of the content is written by, and for the SMCC students.
What the World Needs Now Is Polka
By Troy Hudson I’m driving down Highland Avenue toward South Portland, my morning coffee quickly losing heat to the still-frigid air in the cabin. My hands are tapping a familiar rhythm on […]
Cinema Corner: ‘Blade of the Immortal’ Is Samurai Action at Its Finest
By Justin Taylor “Blade of the Immortal” is a Japanese action film based on the manga of the same name. It follows Rin, an orphan seeking revenge on the ruthless samurai clan […]
Losing My Hero on 9/11
By Alivia Hallett On September 11th, 2001, my world shifted upside down. The words “agony” or “pain” do not even come close to what I felt on that day. It was the […]
Temple Grandin and Deep Pressure Stimulation
By Ryan Marshall Temple Grandin has long been recognized as one of the most outstanding advocates for further studies into the true nature of the autism spectrum — and how could she […]
Fryeburg Fair
By Destinee Linscott A family tradition going back generations in families throughout Maine, the Fryeburg Fair is the largest fair in Maine. There’s a little something for everyone. Boasting agricultural barns and […]