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To Meet in the Middle: Milestone Recovery
Nobody wants to become addicted to drugs, but once they have, quitting and the symptoms of withdrawal can become even harsher and more severe than the symptoms of drug use. Fentanyl withdrawal for example can lead to involuntary leg movements, bone pain, muscle pain, diarrhea, vomiting, and more. In the case of alcoholism, withdrawal can… Read more
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From Angola To Westbrook, Maine: An Interview With Osama Bin Draco.
Osama Bin Draco is a Westbrook High School student. As a Senior, this is his last year at Westbrook High School. He is a producer, pianist, songwriter, and beatmaker. He makes all the songs by himself. Last week, he released his first single, “What You On”. Born and raised in Angola, Draco recorded “What You On” by… Read more
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Gift Guide: For your Family
A gift guide for children, family, and friends to shop for their family members they know. Lots of things that could work for your uncle or your little sister at the same time. Read more
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SMCC RESPONDS TO LEWISTON TRAGEDY
The harrowing tragedy that took place in Lewiston on October 25th left every Mainer in shock. Eighteen innocent lives were lost and 13 people were injured. Maine is a small, close-knit state, and the ripple effect was felt by everyone across the state. Given SMCC’s proximity to Lewiston, it was inevitable that the school community… Read more
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It’s Not One Or The Other- Gun Violence and Mental Health Issues.
The words mass shootings have become far too common in the average American’s vocabulary. In the past three years, the U.S. has had over 1,800 mass shootings; defined as an incident where four or more people are wounded or killed, excluding the shooter. Growing up, I spent far too many nights curled up on the… Read more
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Are SMCC Students Cheating with Artificial Intelligence?
On November 30th 2022 we welcomed ChatGPT into the vast and ever expanding internet. Though it wasn’t the first AI tool, ChatGPT exploded in popularity, giving people their answers within seconds. Over the past year or two more and more students have begun using AI for school. Whether they only use it occasionally or everyday,… Read more
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