The SMCC Beacon

By Gwendolyn Randall When SMCC opened in 1946 it was under the name “Maine Vocational Technical Institute” and trained World War II veterans who needed new skills in the post-war economy. As the economy developed and academic requirements changed, the name changed from “Maine Vocational Technical Institute” to “Southern Maine Vocational Technical Institute (SMVTI)”; then… Read more

By Whit Cole First, I would like to take a moment to welcome you all back — or welcome those of you that are just starting out at Southern Maine Community College. My name is Whit Cole, Army Infantry ten years, SMCC’s Veteran Club president and representative on the Student Senate. This is the end… Read more

By Ness Hutchins Writ is currently accepting submissions for the 2017 issue, the theme of which will be Lost & Found. All submissions should include one or both themes to some degree. Above all else be creative! If you’re not sure your piece relates to the theme, please send it along anyway. This is an… Read more