• 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

  • ELP

    ELP

    Snow has fallen and a crisp layer remains as Southern Maine Community College opens up its doors for the Spring semester. Even though it doesn’t feel like Spring just yet, students are springing into step, excited for another semester, and the fresh opportunities it provides. One of life’s many skills that help people succeed is a strong understanding… Read more

  • Student Involvement on the Midcoast Campus

    Joel Messinger, Composite Science & Manufacturing Major Student Involvement on the Midcoast Campus Hello fellow students! This semester we have new groups forming and the opportunities for students to be involved in activities are opening up. As the new CeSIL Representative on the Midcoast campus, it is important to increase student involvement and provide students with fun, engaging opportunities.… Read more