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Being In Community
In 1955, Rosa Parks became widely known for her refusal to move from her seat on the bus, challenging segregation. At the time, buses in Montgomery, Alabama were segregated by race. White passengers sat in the front while Black passengers were required to sit in the back. One day, the bus driver ordered Parks to… Read more
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Phone Addiction
Phone Addiction I’ve made it a habit to no longer wake up and not look at my phone. Using your phone right after waking up seems small, like it doesn’t really matter. But it actually has a big effect on your whole day. When you wake up and your first dopamine hit comes from your… Read more
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Home Canning; Risks and Benefits
It has been a secret to no-one that the cost of basic amenities have been steadily rising since around the time of the COVID-19 pandemic, in America and around the world. Gasoline has risen, fallen, and risen again, the slurry of taxes has continued its annual incline, and many people who have been cutting corners have no more corners left to cut. Growing small gardens to help feed families has been popular since the victory gardens of World War II. Nowadays it’s become more common to find people… Read more
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What War in the Middle East Means for Maine
The Escalating conflict with Iran has marked a turning point for United States relations with Middle Eastern Nations has sparked debate both internationally and domestically as well as disrupting the cost of gas and other products that use the oil that comes from the region In the early hours of February 28 2026 United States central command (CENTCOM) announced… Read more
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From Chaos to Calmness: How to Organize Your Day
Spring break has come and gone, and as we enter week 12 and try to jump back into our school routine, motivation can easily slip away. Read more
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Sports is His Thing
This is the SMCC Beacon’s sports editor, C.J. Grant. C.J. is a 19-year-old recent high school graduate that has been knee-deep in professional athletics since he was old enough to talk. After realizing he didn’t quite have the physical abilities to go pro in any of the big sports, he quickly began turning his attention… Read more
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