• Divisive Laws Threaten Value of Human Life

    Sarah Ford CNMS Major   Mississippi recently passed a law that allows discrimination. Business owners are now legally allowed to refuse service to people if they feel that it would violate their religious beliefs. This law is obviously anti-LGBT, but potentially, could someone refuse service to a black person if they made the argument that… Read more

  • Letter to the Editor: On Alex Serrano’s Tedx Piece

    Dear Editor,   I am writing to complain about The Beacon’s editor for the latest issue of your paper. Your article on TEDxSMCC was critical and way too novel for the context. Alex Serrano writing up an opinion piece on the event was inappropriate, and at times misinformed regarding participants intentions and hard work. An… Read more

  • Oddworld: An Interview with the Soulstorm Developer

    Oddworld: An Interview with the Soulstorm Developer

    Christian Guthrie CNMS Major   March 16 marked the next installment in the beloved Oddworld franchise. Recently, I had the opportunity to ask Oddworld inhabitants about their recent project title called Soulstorm. Since the late 90s, Oddworld has been critically acclaimed for its unique take on storytelling as well as the complex characters that fill… Read more

  • SMCC Realigns: Layoffs, Departmental Cuts as Budgetary Woes Heighten

    SMCC Realigns: Layoffs, Departmental Cuts as Budgetary Woes Heighten

    Illaria Dana Education Major   Financial hardships and budgetary woes have arrived at SMCC. If you are the type of student who cares about their education, if you are not aware of the fall out of these two concerns, then you need to continue reading. In fact, every student should read this, as it is… Read more

  • Let’s Channel This Energy: Tedx SMCC Revisited

    Let’s Channel This Energy: Tedx SMCC Revisited

      Illaria Dana Education Major   Mind the gap was the theme for Tedx SMCC. The phrase encouraged viewers to connect disparate ideas and people within their lives. The rehearsal for Tedx SMCC highlighted the work of student volunteers in the Communications and New Media and Information Technology Departments, as well as the level of… Read more

  • PTK Inducts New Members, Officer Team Attends Nerd Nation

    PTK Inducts New Members, Officer Team Attends Nerd Nation

    Illaria Dana Education Major   Phi Theta Kappa, PTK, inducted 17 new members on Sunday, April 2. In order to be eligible for membership, students must have GPAs of 3.5 or higher. Hence, membership in PTK holds a certain amount of clout. It reflects the commitment and work students have put forth for their academic… Read more