-
Community: The Antidote to Violence
Illaria Dana, Education Major People hurt each other. It is what we do. There is a continuum of severity and intent to this pain. From gossip and breakups to the legal or tragic, no one makes it through life unharmed, without encountering loss. This loss can cause people to wonder what if, to believe their pain… Read more
-
News from The Broccoli: Reporting this semester with honesty, integrity, and broccoli
Parents Try to Sue Teacher for Failing Child in Class, Fail CUMBERLAND, ME – Parents in a small, mostly white town recently tried to sue their child’s high school English teacher for failing their son after their son continually received an F on all his essays and tests. The judge seeing the case denied the… Read more
-
From Paramedic Student to African Explorer
By Jeff Toorish Livingstone, Zambia – The trip into the gorge is nearly 700 feet, practically straight down. At the bottom is the mighty Zambezi River. There is not much of a path, more a series of crumbling rocks and slippery dirt. The nearest town is called Nsongwe, mostly stick huts with thatched roofs. The… Read more
-
In an Era of School Violence, Where Does SMCC Stand?
By Ashley Berry, Liberal Arts – Political Science Major In light of recent violent events across the country, there are many questions that students have regarding guns, violence, and whether or not we at SMCC are prepared. On October 15th, 2015, LD 652 went into effect in Maine. This law now allows anyone over the age… Read more
-
Student interviews: Nour Alsammarai – Her journey from Iraq to SMCC
A week ago last Friday, Nour Alsammarai and I met in the Captain’s House to videotape the second installment of “5 Minutes Student Interviews.” For those of you who would like to see the interview in it’s entirety, please look for it on the Beacon WordPress and Facebook web sites. Nour Alsammarai who is the… Read more
-
SMCC ACE: Observing Our Unfolding Galaxies – Astronomy club takes to the night skies
By Nicholas Moll, Liberal Studies – Mathematics On the evening of October 14th into the 15th, the Southern Maine Community College Association of Cosmic Explorers met for the first time to host a space party. After a period of being dormant, approximately 20 students met in front of Ocean View cafeteria to dust off their telescopes… Read more
