“I remember going to my grandma’s house … my grandma always did so much for us. Even when we were going through hardships or whatever it was, she would always make a […]
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A Life and Culinary Journey
I came to the culinary arts by a long and circuitous route. The notion of considering a career as a food writer evolved by an even stranger set of circumstances. My life’s […]
Arts at SMCC
Last semester, SMCC student Destinee Linscott created a large painting inspired by her friend Elizabeth “Liz” Corvese’s interest in narwhals. Narwhals are a type of Arctic whale remarkable for having a single […]
A Note from the Advisor
If you are reading this column, it means you are holding the 95th consecutive Beacon printed since the paper returned to after a brief hiatus a little more than seven and a […]
Trump and Islamic Extremism: Admission is the First Step
It is unsurprising to see not a single Democrat applauding when President Donald Trump announced in his Feb. 29 address to Congress that he and his administration are “taking strong measures […]
The Grandiose Verbiage of a Trump Speech
“Then, in 2016, the earth shifted beneath our feet. The rebellion started as a quiet protest, spoken by families of all colors and creeds — families who just wanted a fair shot […]
I’ll Be Fine if I Never See Paul Ryan’s Face Again
If you were confused by Trump’s address to Congress, you’re not alone. The racism, mythmaking, and long periods of clapping conspired to make his address particularly ominous. Perhaps you were wondering, “Why […]
More of the Same, in Prettier Packaging
The New York Times called President Trump’s speech “a soothing comfort food.” For those of us who’ve had it with the Trump administration’s circus, it was palatable bread enough. I’ll admit I […]
School Vouchers: Why Such a Contentious Issue?
No, I didn’t vote for Donald Trump, and like many other college students my age, I also can’t stand the “Cheeto-in-Chief.” That being said, I don’t blindly dislike everything that comes […]
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