The SMCC Beacon

By Celina Simmons ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS! The Senate is back and ready to hear what YOU want this year. Whether it is funding for a guest speaker or suggestions on how to make our campus a better and more productive environment, it’s pertinent to keep it within the loop of your student Senate. Most years… Read more

By: Lauren Ruby Students and faculty gathered in front of the Campus Center in remembrance of the events of September 11, 2001. The ceremony began with Amy Lainoff, VA Certifying Official, talking about her experience with 9/11 and reminding the audience how the spirit of patriotism and remembrance should be year round and not just… Read more

By: James Little When we think of firefighting, we think of aiming a water hose and spraying water on a fire. Through the use of photo documentary this semester, I hope to show how fire science can and has changed and trained people in the profession of firefighting. There is more to firefighting then putting… Read more

By: Emma Rhodes-Armstrong Unparalleled.” This is how SMCC President, Joe Cassidy, describes the nursing program here. It’s a beautiful morning at the South Portland campus as the nursing program holds their forum for all students and faculty to attend. This forum is held on the first week of every semester, each with its own theme… Read more

By: Tyler O’brien The SMCC Astronomy Club is a small group of stargazers here on campus with astronomical aspirations. We strive to be an open and accepting organization, with room for anyone with even a passing interest in the stars. We will be holding weekly meetings in the Campus Center every Thursday at 11:30am to… Read more