By Christian Guthrie, CNMS Is Virtual Reality A Gimmick? Back in 2011, a gentleman known as Palmer Lucky was developing a prototype for a head mounted display that would track head movements and simulate […]
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Always Growing: A Look at David Bowie’s Life
by Illaria Dana, Education Major Always Growing: A Look at David Bowie’s Life David Bowie died from cancer on January 10, 2016 in Manhattan. He was a prodigious pop icon and released 27 […]
Three reasons why I Like Bernie Sanders
By Ian Zillar Three reasons why I Like Bernie Sanders With this year’s election, how are we to determine whom to vote for? The choice has to be which of the candidates you […]
The Broccoli
Do You Sing In The Shower? Hannah Martin, CMNS Major Yarmouth, Maine Local teen Edward Harmon of Yarmouth Maine has become a national superstar. He records his songs from within the shower. […]
Be Informed, Be Prepared, Live
The Beacon Editorial Staff Be Informed, Be Prepared, Live Some time this week Southern Maine Community College will be conducting an Emergency Lockdown exercise. The exercise will only be a drill with the […]
I Haven’t Been the Same Since
Anonymously Submitted I Haven’t Been the Same Since A few years ago, I was offered to try “magic mushrooms” for the first time. All the DARE program information began to regurgitate in […]
From the Editor’s Desk
by Illaria Dana, Education Major From the Editor’s Desk The Beacon that you are holding is the 79th consecutive issue to be printed without missing a deadline. We have an incredible opportunity […]
A Just Society
By Ian Zillar A Just Society There are many social issues that circle the world today. One issue to look at is the concept of justice. Justice is the basic idea of […]
ELP
Snow has fallen and a crisp layer remains as Southern Maine Community College opens up its doors for the Spring semester. Even though it doesn’t feel like Spring just yet, students are springing […]
Student Involvement on the Midcoast Campus
Joel Messinger, Composite Science & Manufacturing Major Student Involvement on the Midcoast Campus Hello fellow students! This semester we have new groups forming and the opportunities for students to be involved in activities are […]
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