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Reproductive Rights Take Center Stage at Gwen Walz Rally in Portland
Chants of “We’re not going back” echoed over Thompson’s Point Friday afternoon as Gwen Walz, wife of Democratic Vice President Nominee Tim Walz, was joined by Governor Janet Mills at a rally. Four speakers in total took the podium at the rally discussing topics from gun violence in schools to Project 2025 – but the… Read more
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Free Community College: Is It Here To Stay?
The fate of free community college in Maine is uncertain. Advocates for the program are currently fighting hard to make it permanent. When Maine announced the free community college program in 2022, it relieved a great deal of stress for a lot of students. What are the benefits of the program? The benefits of attending… Read more
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Is it a Mushroom or a Band?
The deadly mushroom Amanita, a grind/math-core band based in Standish, Maine has burst into the local music scene. Grindcore is a fusion between heavy metal and hardcore punk. This style originated in the mid-1980s and has only grown since then. The band has played all over Maine in towns like West Paris, Bar Harbor, Farmington,… Read more
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Corey Norman Rocks!
Corey Norman may just be one of the coolest teachers that SMCC has to offer, from being an award-winning filmmaker to a rockstar-bassist in a metal band. Corey has also been teaching at SMCC for approximately 13 years. Some of the classes he teaches include Video and Audio Basics, Video on Location, Advanced Video on… Read more
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Gen Z’s Surprising Shift Towards Blue-Collar Work
Whether or not one should go to college is a question that has been crossing the minds of Generation Z a lot in recent years. Younger people, many of whom are now approaching their high school graduation, are still considering what career paths they may want to pursue. Blue-collar jobs might be a viable option.… Read more
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An Interview with Julia Gagnon
In its 22nd season, American Idol’s seven finalist contenders included Julia Gagnon — a fellow Mainer and USM student. In her final performance, Julia would deliver a stunning rendition of Set Fire to the Rain by Adele, earning immense praises from all three judges. Lionel Richie exclaimed: “I don’t know who you are anymore! Just… Read more
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