Oona Foley “This summer I took a photography class and most of the time it was pictures of the school. The two photos I shared were used for my Final Project this […]
Dorm Room Dining: French Toast in a Mug
By Dani Cray Hey guys, so it’s officially fall, and I don’t know about you, but I’ve been craving some nice, warm comfort food. Don’t know what to make for breakfast? Don’t […]
Spring Break in Costa Rica!
From the Desk of the (NEW!) Managing Editor
Alex Serrano As some of you may know, I, Alex Serrano, have taken up the mantle as the new managing editor for your beloved Beacon. And I’m here for you. I’m […]
A Presidential Ballot Conundrum
Kathryn Tompkins The Democratic and Republican national conventions are over. After much mudslinging and verbal attacks, one candidate from each party has been chosen to represent for President of the United […]
Why We Need Paul LePage
By Noah Williams As of late, Governor Paul Lepage has been drawing some harsh criticism for his racially charged statements surrounding the opioid crisis, and his irate lampooning of Westbrook representative Drew […]
Trump as King: Been There, Done That, Let’s Not Do that Dance Again
Ian Ziller The power to rule from a belief that certain individuals claimed that they have inherited the right to rule from God and are above questioning is at the […]
Fair Warning: You Might Be Triggered
George Welch Do you think there are some topics, themes, or political issues that are discussed in classes or the street that warrant “trigger warnings?” Do you believe that our campus […]
New Texas Law Allows Students to Carry Concealed Weapons to Class
Noah Williams As of August 1st 2016, all public colleges and universities in the state of Texas must allow qualifying students to carry concealed handguns on campus. The law happened to […]
Don’t You Know It’s Gonna Be… Alt-Right?
Alex Serrano Recently in Reno Nevada, in an otherwise blistering and scathing attack on the bigot known as Donald J. Trump, Hillary Clinton named a political movement that to most of […]