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Last Journey : Reflecting on a Year of College Memories
As I reflect on the past two years in college it is hard to believe that this chapter of my life is over. The journey was a rollercoaster ride of emotions, challenges and growth. The most important thing is that I was able to overcome all the difficulties in order to successfully complete my degree. … Read more
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The Perfect Mayhem Pitch: Profile of Gryphon Vorbach
Standing in front of four producers and twenty-six of her peers, Gryphon Vorbach pitched the perfect idea. Vorbach is a twenty-year-old filmmaker from South Berwick, Maine attending SMCC’s communications and new media program. In the fall semester of 2024, she joined the video pre-production team, a course entirely designed to set students up for the… Read more
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SMCC Students Scramble as School Enforces Email Switch
The recent tech transition to the new Student Information System (SISI) has created chaos for SMCC students, disrupting everything from financial aid to course registration. This has created outrage and panic among students. Why now? Why is this so called “seamless transition” anything but? Students with email addresses ending in @smccme.edu were required to switch… Read more
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Marine Science is Major… at SMCC
Marine Science at SMCC is one of only three 2-year community college marine science programs in the US. The program is uniquely exciting, with access to research vessels, student laboratories that aren’t available at other colleges, and faculty that are excited to engage with students every day. The two full-time faculty members for the major,… Read more
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New Country, Same Love: Nathan Mugisha’s Journey From Rwanda To SMCC
Nathan Mugisha ran the right wing of the basketball court and Charlie Houghton dribbled up the left side. The whole crowd anticipated what would happen next, as both Houghton and Mugisha made eye contact. In a blur Houghton threw the basketball to the far side of the rim. Mugisha jumped, caught the ball and slammed… Read more
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