In case you haven’t heard, April is National Poetry Month! For each week of the month, The Beacon will be highlighting original poetry by both staff members and students here on campus. […]
National Poetry Month Spotlight: SMCC Poets!
TRIO: Advocacy For Students
If you had asked me on June 9th, 2016 (the night of my high school graduation) what my future was about to be like, I would have gone quiet and told you […]
SMCC Gardening Plot: A Refreshing Summer Opportunity
Are you looking for a new project this summer? Try signing up to take care of a gardening plot on campus! The Southern Maine Community College Campus has a huge garden with […]
Maine Universities Are Taking Actions Against the Current Mental Health Crisis
With the free college initiative, different Maine Universities are trying to provide their students with better mental health services while trying to make college affordable for everyone. The free college scholarship has […]
A Peek Into The Past
Have you ever been walking down to the dining hall or down to the beach and noticed the cemetery? Well did you know it’s the oldest historical site in all of South […]
Wickie of the Week #2
Wickie (plural wickies) Wickie: Caleb Richard What is your job at SMCC and how long have you worked here? “Facilities. Cleaning the buildings, when you guys are on vacation we clean the […]
Captains Cupboard: The Hidden Gem Going Above and Beyond
The Captain’s Cupboard is a food pantry accessible to all SMCC students. tucked in a small building by the Spring Point Tavern, the tight-knit community of volunteers always welcomes new students looking […]
A Review of SMCC’s study spaces
Here at SMCC, students have access to study spaces on campus that each serve as their own sanctuaries for students. Depending on how you like to study, there are dozens of different […]
Sears Island Wind Turbine Proposal
Governor Janet Mills has proposed a new offshore wind turbine port off from Sears Island to help jumpstart clean energy in Maine. But the Sears Island community is upset. Based on research […]
Maine Mayhem Movie Previews
Maine Mayhem has done it once again! Promising young filmmakers are striving to produce the best possible films for your viewing experience. Maine Mayhem is a yearly film festival put on in […]
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