• New Partnership Kicked Off at Surprise Event

      By Ben Riggleman   Southern Maine Community College cancelled all classes on the afternoon of Thursday, Sept. 14, without much explanation. A mass email to students mentioned an “Achieving the Dream kickoff,” and clarified only that Achieving the Dream is “a network of more than 220 community colleges nationwide dedicated to improving student success.”… Read more

  • Corrections From the Sept. 12 Issue

        “To err is human; to forgive, divine.” — Alexander Pope   “Foraging on Campus” (Page 1) misquoted Professor Cheryl Rich as saying that excavation debris from the construction of Surfsite Residence Hall were deemed too contaminated to be removed from campus. In fact, she said the contaminated debris were from the site of… Read more

  • News From the SMCC App

      By Kate Bennett   For those of you who don’t already know, SMCC has an app! It is extremely useful for all parts of college life, whether you live on campus or commute. The app has many features and tons of information, from events to dining services to job openings and more! The app… Read more

  • Emergency-Lockdown Presentation

      By Troy Hudson   Safety at SMCC is something most of us probably take for granted. Crime is uncommon here and is almost always nonviolent. (You can see this for yourself in the latest Clery Report, in the Safety & Transportation section of the school’s website.) As we watch terrible tragedies occur in other… Read more

  • New Dining Hall Entrance

      By The Beacon Staff   Construction has begun on the new entrance to the Oceanview Dining Hall. When complete, the entrance will feature wheelchair-accessible double doors facing the Hildreth Media Center. Until construction is complete, the dining hall can be accessed by the back entrance near the patio. Read more

  • Professor Debuts Show on WMPG

    By Allie Hanright   Lise St. Amant, a truly incredible woman, has taken the role of radio host. Aside from her roles as life coach, mental-health counselor, college professor, and loving human being, she also hosts a radio show titled “What If?” People who have gone through life-changing experiences join her to share their stories.… Read more