The SMCC Beacon

By Alex Serrano Life at college, it would seem, is defined by what you choose to get involved in. Clubs. Work. Different social groups we find ourselves in, and who we choose to interact with. At a time in life when most people our age are unsure of the future, it helps to have a social… Read more

By Jessica Spoto Dealing with breakups can be hard, especially when you love the person. If you broke it off, there must have been a reason, and honestly, you might regret that. You may regret breaking up for a very long time, or you won’t. You may feel refreshed, and free in a sense. Breaking… Read more

By Oguzhan Ozkan Everything we do is to gain more of something: money, respect, sex, serenity, fame or ice-cream. In our tiny little self-universe, most of us limit ourselves to humble achievements, but some kids grow up wanting it all — and they are the ones who eventually and inevitably end up being ruthless administrators… Read more

By Alex Serrano The Southern Poverty Law Center, a nonprofit legal-advocacy group focused on civil rights, has many chapters across America. So after hosting a screening and discussion of “13th,” a deep-dive documentary on the history of racism in America, students may be wondering how they can get more involved. In an email to The… Read more

By Ben Riggleman If you’re like me, you haven’t been feeling too politicized lately. It’s been over three months since President Trump took office. At first, you felt a sense of urgency. Maybe you joined a demonstration in protest, or went to a Women’s March or found some other way to speak out against Trump.… Read more