I once asked a professor what his thoughts were on the writing of Beauty and the Beast (1991). He thought for a moment, and told me, “For an animated movie, it was […]
Opinion: Animation Isn’t Just For Kids
Photo Essay/Profile of Willard Beach
Willard Beach, located in South Portland, Maine, was established in the early 1700s. The beach has a rich history, including a fort, a community college, and a surrounding neighborhood with a large […]
Op-Ed: Adapting to New Cuisine: International Students Suggest Different Meal Plans Be Served in the Cafeteria
Southern Maine Community College has students of many different backgrounds and ethnicities. Some of them find it challenging to cope with American cuisine. The school dining program should provide a diversity of […]
Satire-TIN HATS 2.0
Are you tired of the government beaming subliminal messages into your brain? If so, I have the product for you. We at Shadow Ghost Industries understand. We want the voices to stop, […]
Data Breach: Your Trust Might Be the Biggest Loss
On December 28, 2024, over 33,000 students and faculty members in Maine high schools were affected by a software breach. PowerSchool, an education software company that works with Maine schools, experienced a […]
Gossip Girls
Hey Seawolves, Gossip Girls here, this week we have a Valentine’s Day edition of Gossip Girls! We’ll be posting bi-weekly, our ears are always open, if you have a story to tell […]
Movies To Watch Before You Die
Some movies are so powerful, so transformative, and so well done that watching them at some point in your life feels essential. This is my personal list of must-watch films; movies that, […]
Give Me Shelter: The Reality of Israel’s War on Palestine
It’s been over a year since the beginning of the Israeli-Palestine war, which began after Hamas murdered roughly 1200 Israeli civilians, and soldiers on October 7th, 2023. According to the United Nations, […]
FauxPark or No Park?
The SMCC campus in South Portland is notorious for having bad parking. Whether it’s the people parking badly or there are no spots at all. Students have complained time and time again […]
SMCC weighs in on the War in Gaza.
Southern Maine Community College held an informal conference on November 18th at Jewett Hall auditorium, exploring the history of Palestine, and discussing the current state of the Israel-Palestine War. Dr. Wendy Love, […]
The SMCC Beacon 