By Ian Ziller History Major Why did we believe in strange things? What are the creepy crawlies that we used to think are real that are a part of legends? All […]
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How to Treat Your Bedbugs in Five Easy Steps (Or How to Avoid Driving Your Local Exterminator Insane)
1. Don’t Move Out. As much as I like the thought of you spreading business for me, I don’t think you’ll much share in my monetary delight. Bedbugs aren’t fun but they […]
A Chirp Heard Around the World
Nicholas Moll Marine Science It all started with a chirp. This may not seem like much but, to many scientists around the world, it is a big deal. “Einstein would be […]
The Dangers of a Lack of Education
By Ian Ziller Education, in our current societal and political environments, is taking a beating. There are many examples of this. When Rick Santorum was running for president he came across […]
You Said What, Really… You Said What?
The Beacon Editorial Staff Last month Simone Newman, the President of Mount Saint Mary College in Maryland was reported to have said to some professors, “that they need to stop thinking […]
You Said What? Governor LePage is Not the Voice of the People
Illaria Dana Education Major Governor Paul LePage made national headlines when he made a statement on January 6 that was racist and prejudiced against addicts and poverty. LePage said, “The traffickers—these […]
What Are We Becoming?
Rachel York Issues and conflict begin to surface more as Americans dive into the process of who should be elected as the next president. Donald Trump has taken a strong lead […]
I am Nothing at All
Dan-Herley Mathieu As I am getting older, I realize something new. I realize that I am nothing at all. I am not trying to lower my worth and value, but I […]
Stretch Your Body! It Will Thank You
Nozha Jebali CNMS Major Are you stressed? Physically and mentally exhausted? Binging on coffee to stay awake during class? Well there is something that can help us reduce our stress, […]
Positivity and Support at the Midcoast Campus
Natalie Daniels If you look up community in Merriam-Webster dictionary, you will get this definition: “a group of people who live in the same area (such as a city, town, or […]
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