• A word from the Art Director

    A word from the Art Director

    I’m Clayton Hoyle, the Art Director of The Beacon. I’m a 2nd-year Communications & New Media major. I work full time as a Supervisor at Goodwill Northern New England and I’m a part-time student as well. I plan to continue my work in journalism after I graduate. I enjoy playing guitar, snowshoeing, and graphic design… Read more

  • MECA Art Fair 1/29

    Looking for something to do on a Friday sitting at home? Say no more. Today, January 29th, MECA is hosting MECA Made, With Love. This is the first series of their online sales platform. This is a free online craft show from 9:00AM-5:00PM. In case you miss today, the event goes until February 15th. Show… Read more

  • First Words From the Lifestyle Editor

    First Words From the Lifestyle Editor

    My name is Samantha Harmon. I am a first year-Communications student at SMCC. Having lived in Maine all my life I am hoping to move after I finish college. I am an avid thrift shopper, caffeine addict, and music lover, especially if it’s on vinyl. I hope to pursue writing about the meaningful things in… Read more

  • First Word from the Editor

    First Word from the Editor

    Hello fellow Seawolves! My name is Anna DesLauriers, and I am a Communications & New Media major. After graduation, I intend to transfer to a four-year college for a degree in American Sign Language Interpreting, and then find work in the field. I hope to interpret for school age children. My interests include dance, stained… Read more

  • The Box Inside The Cage

    The Box Inside The Cage

    by Clayton Hoyle. Thousands of Maine residents are required to “check the box” when they apply for work or housing. Checking the box means admitting if you have ever been convicted of a felony.  Many employers and landlords have prejudices against people who have to check this box. Ex-convicts are looked at and labeled as… Read more

  • Poetry Page

    Poetry Page

    Welcome to our final issue of 2020, in which we look at prejudice from a variety of perspectives. Krista reveals the wisdom of the ages. Sage shows us the value of turning up the voices of color which are far-too-often muted. And Kimberly Valencia depicts a racist man in the comic who is unaware of… Read more