• Welcome to Local Politics

    Hello reader! My name is Liliana Palmer and I’m editing the Local Politics column this semester while studying graphic design here at SMCC. All the stories in this column will come from areas as close to campus as possible. The politics of our own communities are often mysterious to us, but hopefully this column will… Read more

  • Sports Section Editor

    Sports Section Editor

    Hello, my name is Blake Moran, the sports section editor for Fall 2021. Look for interesting articles in the sports section about all the sports at SMCC, soccer, basketball, baseball, golf and volleyball!  This is my last year at SMCC, I am graduating with a Communication & New Media Degree. I love photography and editing… Read more

  • Greetings from Farmington

    Hello, my name is Kegan Richardson, from Farmington, Maine. I’m a Communication & New Media major, and editor of the Health section of The SMCC Beacon. These stories about our health and wellness have never been more important. I will be covering such topics as COVID updates, changes to existing abortion laws, and developments on… Read more

  • Spring 2021 Issue of the SMCC Beacon

    Visit the SMCC Beacon Magazine, a compilation of the writer’s work for the Spring 2021 semester.https://indd.adobe.com/view/85807739-6646-4eb1-890b-8e0563c5b00f Read more

  • My Cups of Coffee

    My Cups of Coffee

    By Anna DesLauriers, A small black coffee.At first,Hissing, spitting, scared.Taking charge and taking names.Later on,Playful, tender, young.A crunching machine.A soft roadblock in the hallway. A medium mocha.At first,Timid, learning, loving.Spending time in the sun.Later on,Always caring, always stretching, always sleeping.Older now.Tired of your shit. A large macchiato.At first,Inquisitive, curious, youthful.Batting at any toy around.Later on,Loyal,… Read more

  • Shaken & Stirred

    Shaken & Stirred

    My time in in-patient care. By Anna DesLauriers If you or a loved one has experienced a mental health crisis, you know that getting the help you need can be incredibly difficult. Best case scenario, you find someone who will listen and give you resources. Worst case scenario, the police get involved, and that never… Read more