Frugality for some may not be a choice yet, for others it may be. Regardless of whether it’s a preferred way of living or out of necessity, frugal shaming can occur. What […]
Just Don’t Frugal Shame
SMCC Student, Elora Griswold Completes Her Documentary
By: Felicia Blackstone The CNMS program at SMCC pushes students to go above and beyond to kickstart their careers. One student in particular, Elora Griswold, has been completing a documentary film. Griswold […]
Portland Mexican Restaurant Casts SMCC Student in Upcoming Commercial
El Corazon casts me, a Southern Maine Community College Student, as an extra to be in their upcoming commercial. How did this come about? I am a part of the Maine Film […]
Space in Portland Maine: My First Experience
Space is a contemporary arts venue located in the heart of Portland Maine, right on Congress Street. Space holds events that include unique art exhibitions and concerts. I was lucky enough to […]
Solar Power Growth in Maine
Solar power is the process in which solar panels absorb sunlight and turn it into electricity. With global warming impacting this planet day by day, a need for more clean energy sources […]
The Case of Pearl Bruns
By Lola Starr Warning: Talks of violence, blood, and murder. August 11, 1991, was considered a typical day for everyone in South Portland, Maine. However, inside a ranch-style home on Broadway in […]
Make Your own Kawaii Card
Many events on the SMCC campus help get students together and involved. One upcoming event called “make your own Kawaii card” will allow students to get together and create. It’s an artistic, […]
The Tidal Shift Award
Ye West and Social Media Culture
World famous celebrity Ye West has a reputable past of mental illness and ranting on social media… Are the two linked?
1975 Mushroom Lamp
By Jessica Spoto i.e Basically Neon I didn’t think that you would block me so quick I thought that I would get a goodbye or an emoji kiss I should have known […]
The SMCC Beacon 