• Three reasons why I Like Bernie Sanders

    By Ian Zillar Three reasons why I Like Bernie Sanders With this year’s election, how are we to determine whom to vote for? The choice has to be which of the candidates you like best and the traits that you like about each of them. Today I shall describe the many reasons why I like them… Read more

  • The Broccoli

    Do You Sing In The Shower? Hannah Martin, CMNS Major   Yarmouth, Maine Local teen Edward Harmon of Yarmouth Maine has become a national superstar. He records his songs from within the shower. The Broccoli spoke with Edward about his accomplishment. “I always sang in the shower; it was where I sounded the best. So I… Read more

  • Be Informed, Be Prepared, Live

      The Beacon Editorial Staff Be Informed, Be Prepared, Live Some time this week Southern Maine Community College will be conducting an Emergency Lockdown exercise. The exercise will only be a drill with the intent of helping SMCC access how well and what aspects of the response need fine-tuning. The day and time of the drill has not… Read more

  • I Haven’t Been the Same Since

      Anonymously Submitted I Haven’t Been the Same Since A few years ago, I was offered to try “magic mushrooms” for the first time. All the DARE program information began to regurgitate in my head, about how drugs are bad, and hallucinogens particularly are bad, causing brain damage, addiction, and wanton behavior. Back then, I had a… Read more

  • From the Editor’s Desk

      by Illaria Dana, Education Major From the Editor’s Desk The Beacon that you are holding is the 79th consecutive issue to be printed without missing a deadline. We have an incredible opportunity here to connect with our values, our readers, and ourselves. The Beacon allows for students to engage in what they believe in. It… Read more

  • A Just Society

      By Ian Zillar A Just Society There are many social issues that circle the world today. One issue to look at is the concept of justice. Justice is the basic idea of the rule of law and how society is governed. For example, a just society is usually democratic and as we have a system… Read more