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Save Money in College by Getting Credit in High School
College tuition is rising faster than ever. As expenses continue to increase and college enrollment declines, it’s important to find ways to get ahead. Over the last decade, college tuition has risen significantly, with four-year institutions experiencing a 28% increase and private nonprofit institutions seeing a 19% increase. Over the past decade, student loan debts… Read more
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Mickey 17 and Bong Joon-Ho, Got Lost in Space
Bong is back! And it feels so…meh? It’s been five years since Bong Joon-Ho rocked the movie world with his Oscar winning horror/dark-comedy/family-drama/thriller, “Parasite.” His follow-up comes in the shape of the Mickey 17, a Robert Pattinson starring adaptation of the sci-fi novel, “Mickey7” by Edward Ashton. Mickey 17 benefits from a strong and unique… Read more
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New New England Bands You Have To Hear
The New England local metal scene is the most accessible scene on the east coast. $15 dollar tickets and venues across New England makes it easy to go see some amazing bands for cheap. Here’s some reviews on new releases in the scene and some amazing bands you can see near you. Split – Solace… Read more
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When Will Winter End: The History of Groundhog Day
With winter dragging along, its only appropriate to take a second to dive a little deeper into the holiday that determines how much more winter we have to endure: Groundhog Day! The Beacon sat down with SMCC student, Olivia England. We both quizzed her on her knowledge of Groundhog Day; and filled in the gaps… Read more
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Are Your Thoughts Your Own? The Problem of Conformity
In a classroom at SMCC an exercise takes an unexpected turn. Students were placed into groups of three and all asked the same question to which we would respond with “true” or “false.” Simple questions became daunting. “True or False: It takes around 1-3 minutes when reading over a resume to know if it is… Read more
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The Backbone of Portland Local Music: The Apohadian Theatre
On the corner of Hanover Street in Portland Maine lies The Apohadian Theatre. The venue, founded in 2017, has become a staple of Maine’s diverse local scene and has marked itself as the backbone of new local projects as they rise through the Maine scene When you first step into The Apohadian Theatre it is… Read more
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