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SMCC SUPERFANS PROVE IT’S BIGGER THAN BASKETBALL
Longtime South Portland Residents Justin Browne and Sumner Ellis have become known as the greatest fans to ever set foot on the SMCC Campus. In fact, their endless support and enthusiasm before, after and between the games has earned them the title “G.O.A.T. superfans” – the Greatest of All Time, a well-deserved accolade. Every game… Read more
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Satire-TIN HATS 2.0
Are you tired of the government beaming subliminal messages into your brain? If so, I have the product for you. We at Shadow Ghost Industries understand. We want the voices to stop, just like you. We have made the most powerful anti-propaganda hats on the market. Unlike regular store-bought aluminum foil, we use 0.002 millimeter… Read more
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Data Breach: Your Trust Might Be the Biggest Loss
On December 28, 2024, over 33,000 students and faculty members in Maine high schools were affected by a software breach. PowerSchool, an education software company that works with Maine schools, experienced a data leak of information such as Social Security numbers, contact information, health records, and more. School districts including, but not limited to Kennebunk,… Read more
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Trump’s Immigration Order Causes Fear on Maine Campuses.
Since Trump’s executive order on immigration, false rumors that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials were spotted at Central Maine Community College (CMCC) and some off-campus streets in Lewiston swelled on social media.. Multiple posts were shared on Facebook warning people to avoid these areas. This left students feeling nervous and unsafe. Although these rumors… Read more
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Gossip Girls
Hey Seawolves, Gossip Girls here, this week we have a Valentine’s Day edition of Gossip Girls! We’ll be posting bi-weekly, our ears are always open, if you have a story to tell fill out this google form or email us at beaconthesmcc@gmail.com. Do’s and Don’ts of Valentine’s Day If you’re single or in a relationship… Read more
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Media Literacy for Dummies: How to Avoid Media Bias and Better Understand the News
With the increasingly deceptive and hostile political environment in the U.S., it is more important than ever to understand current events. Here are ways to avoid deceptive news headlines and understand media polarization, which is more prominent today than ever before In recent years the news has shifted from bipartisan reporting to political pandering and… Read more
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