I’ve already written about what it’s like living in USM’s dorms vs. SMCC’s dorms. Which college has the better overall campus? Can USM’s placement close to downtown Portland… Compare to being right […]
USM VS. SMCC: Where would you rather live?
Op-Ed: Southern Maine’s Most Famous Liar
Colonel Thomas Westbrook, after whom the city of Westbrook is named, is credited with installing the first dam on the Presumpscot River in the early 1730s. While he’s gone down in the […]
“Homeless. Hungry. Sober.”
Cigarette in one hand, book in the other. Always on a milk crate with a sign that reads “Homeless. Hungry. Sober.”
Op-Ed: Is It Innovation or Gentrification for Portland?
The Portland Foreside Project is a waterfront development project that recently received a green light from the city. The city claims that the project will come with numerous benefits, however, residents seem […]
Fire at the Portland Commons! Wait, Nevermind False Alarm.
Imagine my shock when I was returning to my dorm room and the fire alarm went off, just as I was about to head into my dorm and eat dinner! Despite the […]
Do You Still Qualify for Free Tuition???
SMCC has taken a significant step towards enhancing access to higher education by offering two years of free college tuition to high school graduates who faced the challenges of the pandemic. This […]
Surfing Hurricane Lee
Despite the prior safety concern, there was no way Long or other locals were going to miss out on surfing Hurricane Lee.
Strangers in a Strange Land: How SMCC Students Live in USM Dorms
I give the Portland Commons a rating of 7 out of 10. Nice dorms, decent food, and a horrible commute. This year SMCC, whose enrollment has ballooned, was forced to partner with […]
President Cassidy Leaves : Next Steps for SMCC
A major shift has taken place at Southern Maine Community College. President Joseph Cassidy recently announced that he would be leaving SMCC to take on the role of President at St. Joseph’s […]
New To Campus? Download this App to Stay Safe
The Rave Guardian App is a free app that you can use to keep yourself and the SMCC community safe. Any student, faculty staff member on the South Portland or Midcoast campus […]
The SMCC Beacon 