• SMCC’S Ionospheric Research

    Evelyn Waugh Physics Major   Earth glides innocently through space at about 19 miles per second, 93 million miles from the Sun in its orbit. A thin atmosphere and weak magnetic field protect Earth’s inhabitants from charged particles, radiation, and debris, keeping them relatively safe from the utter chaos of gamma rays and debris that… Read more

  • Black History is American History

    Illaria Dana Education Major   Black History Month was originally a week in February. It was created by historian Carter G. Woodson and the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History. The 90 years of observance have shifted to include some modern figures, but this shift has been slow. The posters of Harriet… Read more

  • Sustainability and Service

    Illaria Dana Education Major   Alpha Chi Nu is the chapter of Phi Theta Kappa at Southern Maine Community College. To become a member, students must receive a grade point average of 3.5. After this qualification is met, students are invited to become members by attending an Induction Ceremony and by paying a fee. The… Read more

  • A Few Moments with Student Athletes: Alicia Hoyt and Jordan DeRosby

    A Few Moments with Student Athletes: Alicia Hoyt and Jordan DeRosby

    By Gio DiFazio CNMS   Alicia Hoyt is ninth all-time in points scored at SMCC. Alicia, who was raised in Steep Falls and attended Bonny Eagle High School, is the second leading scorer this season while averaging eight rebounds per contest. As a center and forward, Alicia has an innate sense of the court, which… Read more

  • A New Simulator Provides New Opportunities

    Illaria Dana Education Major   The Emergency Medical Services and Paramedicine Program at SMCC have acquired a new tool. This tool takes an unexpected shape, but its functionality is impression. This tool is called the Noelle Tetherless Maternal and Neonatal Birthing Simulator. The Noelle Simulator takes the shape of a pregnant woman. The simulator is… Read more

  • The X-Files Revival: the facts are out there.. well maybe…

      By Ness Hutchins   In the revival of the classic 90’s science fiction drama, The X-Files, we see an estranged Mulder and Scully as their modern days selves. They have been called to action once again to re-open the mysterious FBI x-files cases. The first episode, “My Struggle”, FBI Assistant Director Skinner urges Scully… Read more