• Free Will

    By Alicia Brosseau In “Consider Ethics” (2011), Bruce Waller writes, “We are not entirely self-made and self-chosen — our desires, affections, and inclinations are the product of our genetic and conditioning histories — but in some of our critical choices we make special free creative choices.” I did not have to look far to find… Read more

  • The Beacon Goes on Spring Break

    By Daniele Amandolini I haven’t lived in the US for a long time, and I’m constantly learning and experiencing new bits of American culture. As school in Europe has a vastly different schedule, I found myself experiencing my first Spring break this past month. I cherished the week off from the school grind, and flew… Read more

  • The Disgraceful Purple P

    By LaRene Wentworth Strange as it may seem, plagiarism hasn’t always been viewed as a no-no. There was a time in history when it was encouraged to copy the masters. The great mentors of the Renaissance period instructed young writers to immerse themselves in the writings of others, to take from them and to collaborate… Read more

  • Meeting Professional Journalists at USM

    By Daniele Amandolini In a world in which news outlets are being attacked daily, it’s more important than ever to practice journalism with ethics and serve our communities thoroughly and without biases. We at the Beacon are committed to always grow and learn and make our readership proud of our work. On Saturday, March 24,… Read more

  • Trump’s Drug Policy

    By Gio DiFazio New Hampshire, where the state motto is “Live Free or Die,” held a presidential rally this weekend at Manchester Community College. Combating the drug epidemic, mainly opiate-based substances, was the president’s main focus. In fact, Donnie T is calling for an increase in federal drug-law enforcement. Not only does he believe that… Read more

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