• From the Desk of the Managing Editor

    By Celina Simmons Welcome back to yet another semester here at SMCC. I hope we all took advantage of the much needed time off and are ready to shift back into gear. I know for me, personally, I could use maybe one more week. Over the past month or so, there were moments I wish… Read more

  • Music Review

    By Magella Cantara Through the last few months there have been a lot of singles that have dropped, such as Ariana Grande with her song “Thank u, Next” Halsey with her song “Without Me” & Lauren Jauregui with her song “Expectations”. Personally I took a liking to these songs and particular artists not just because… Read more

  • Clicking Cinema: Reviews of “Border,” “Roma”

    By Liam Woodworth-Cook Vacation may allow some cinematic indulgence. To merge this slouching spine of mine with the exciting semester before us; let’s break into our first edition of The Beacon with some film reviews. Given I give myself time to enjoy a movie, I’ll carry this column through the semester. Starting with the most… Read more

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  • Poetic License

    By Liam Woodworth-Cook Hello. We are running the mill again. Shooting the bark and dusting off gloves. Sidewalk slippery and sun slinking. Do you sulk? Do you capture the light? Do you ski? Would you like tea? IF you answered any of those questions or did not respond/question the questionnaire; The Beacon would love to… Read more

  • Speak Over the Old Port

    By Liam Woodworth-Cook Every Tuesday night writers and poets gather at Bull Feeney’s for roughly two hours of words and laughs. This is an all-inclusive event for anyone of any age or literary capability. The spoken-word collective Port Veritas hosts the show and invites featured poets for the modest suggested donation of $3-5. Starting at… Read more