The SMCC Beacon

By Zachary J. Guiod We are entering a new age of progress. One where automation will replace human labor. This will present problems for our current economic system. Recently former President Obama gave a speech where he said, “The pace of change is going to require us to do more fundamental reimagining of our social… Read more

By Zachary J. Guiod We live in a state of perpetual war. I’m 20 years old, and I don’t remember a time when my country was not at war — and I’m sure this is the case for many of you as well. One of the strangest things about being at never-ending war is that… Read more

By Loraine Aceto Before starting this article, I state this opinion, as a “survivor” of sexual abuse myself: I 1000 percent believe Kavanaugh! As a “survivor,” only with no victim mentality, that’s why I strongly support the Second Amendment — women are more prone to attacks. Sexual assault is very wicked, and it’s sickening (believe… Read more

By Jessamyn Brewer 2016 left us with a president who thinks his stardom leaves him entitled to a woman’s “p****y.” 2017 gave us #metoo. I am leaving 2018 with this article. I’m going to be honest with you because at this point, my experience or any one of my friends’ experiences won’t be looked at… Read more

By Anne Gresinger, SMCC Chaplain Intern On the morning of the fatal accident, as chaplain, I was called on to be there for the SMCC students facing this tragedy. However much help I might actually be was unclear. It is always challenging to discern when to step in and when to just be a supportive presence.… Read more