• The Curse of La Llorona

    By Natalie Richards The Curse of La Llorona is the cinematic experience of the known Mexican Folklore legend known as the Weeping Woman. The movie is created and produced by the same people as “The Conjuring,” Going into the movie I fully expected to shit my pants (like every other movie in “The Conjuring” franchise),… Read more

  • Movie Mood

    By Magella Cantara This new movie came out on Netflix called “Someone Great” (for those of you who haven’t heard of it). To summarize this movie instead of spilling all the details, it is about a couple that has been together for nine years then they break up. It shows every raw emotion and the… Read more

  • From the Managing Editor’s Desk

    By Celina Simmons The end of a semester overwhelms everyone with emotions. From panic to excitement to sadness, we all feel it. But as the cliché goes, when one door closes, another opens. And something tells me next semester will be full of just as many memories. One thing that I am extremely excited about… Read more

  • A Place That Time Forgot: Finale

    By Jessilyn Rich I waited until dawn to return to where the house had stood the day before. Overgrown vines had turned black from the heat of the flames, and the whole street smelled of smoke. Most of the old house was now a pile of burnt wood. A few walls still stood of the… Read more

  • Animals on Campus

    By Sandra Lynham, Director of Counseling and Disability Services While The Beacon does not normally accept articles written by SMCC staff and faculty, we appreciate Ms. Lynham taking the time to clarify this issue At any time of year, people can be seen walking their dogs on campus. Many walk the perimeter trail around campus,… Read more

  • Gig Economy

    It means that if you’re not in the market for a job because either, you don’t like the 9-5 idea of commitment, or you prefer to work your ass off this week, and be on cavation for the next two…then this economy model is for you! Check out these websites to find the gig/that’s just… Read more