• It all Leads Up to Graduation

    It all Leads Up to Graduation

    On May 21st, 2023, Southern Maine Community College held its 76th graduation. Hundreds of students attended and walked across the stage to receive their diplomas. For one last time, I will write an article for the SMCC Beacon. Three fellow graduates were kind enough to take the time to answer questions about what graduation meant… Read more

  • Will the Real Little Mermaid Please Stand Up 

    Will the Real Little Mermaid Please Stand Up 

    Controversies still arise behind a black Little Mermaid, but why?  In light of Disney’s “The Little Mermaid” making its return to cinemas with a modern twist, I wanted to discuss the controversies behind it, and why people are up in flames over a princess movie.  Disney has decided to remake their popular The Little Mermaid… Read more

  • Artificial Intelligence Is Here To Stay

    Artificial Intelligence Is Here To Stay

    Artificial Intelligence is slowly growing on us and it might just be here to stay. From AI voice bots you can talk to like Replika to voice generators like Synthesis. AI, the simulation of human intelligence processed by machines and computer systems, isn’t popular with everyone. Some strongly feel that their jobs are being threatened… Read more

  • Iyanla Vanzent and Eboni K. Williams go Toe to Toe

    Iyanla Vanzent and Eboni K. Williams go Toe to Toe

    When two socialites give dating advice Iyanla Vanzent is a life coach and well-known TV personality who has successfully built her legacy on advising and counseling broken people. She is widely known for her TV show on the OWN network, “Fix My Life, Iyanla”, where she does therapy and counseling. Eboni K. Williams is a… Read more

  • Students Crave Larger Library at SMCC

    Libraries on college campuses can turn a student’s learning environment from okay, to amazing. Every student needs a place to study when their roommates are being annoying, or the siblings are too loud. Libraries have the opportunity to inspire and many students rely on them when needing to do work outside of the classroom. Access… Read more

  • Emergency Housing Fund for Students

    SMCC has started a fundraiser for students in need of emergency housing. The fund began with a $10,000 donation from the SMCC president, Joe Cassidy, as well as a $10,000 gift from the SMCC foundation. Jason Saucier, the Dean of Students is someone you want to talk to if you believe this emergency fund applies… Read more