• Spring Point Tavern Drug Bust Leaves Staff Shocked

    Regular patrons at Spring Point Tavern expressed surprise about the recent drug bust that took place at the restaurant, which is near SMCC.  “I can’t believe that someone would sell Meth during working hours, like a pound and a half. That’s just crazy,” said one patron who spoke to The Beacon last week. Another patron said… Read more

  • The World’s Game Comes to Maine.

    The World’s Game Comes to Maine.

    “It’s just too good of an opportunity, too good of a place, at too good of a time. There was never an option for it to not happen.” Read more

  • Faculty President Kendall Harnett Expresses Concerns Surrounding AI

    Faculty President Kendall Harnett Expresses Concerns Surrounding AI

    Is Chat GTP replacing the need for learning? Faculty President Kendall Harnett weighs in on the discourse around Artificial Intelligence.  Once a thing of science fiction, artificial intelligence has arrived, but it’s being used far differently than we may have once imagined. While some worry that this technology will lead society into a dystopian downfall… Read more

  • Embracing Fall in Portland, Maine: Your Seasonal Guide

    With fall  here, we all want to know the best autumn activities, food, and events coming up. It’s time for you to get pumped for some pumpkins. Read more

  • An SMCC Student Guide to Portland Boba

    It’s definitely no secret that boba is becoming more and more popular for young adults and teens – as it should be – but how do we know what’s the best boba around for a college student?  Read more

  • USM VS. SMCC: Where would you rather live?

    USM VS. SMCC: Where would you rather live?

    I’ve already written about what it’s like living in USM’s dorms vs. SMCC’s dorms. Which college has the better overall campus? Can USM’s placement close to downtown Portland… Compare to being right on the ocean? Can the modern marvel of the Portland Commons…  compare to the historic wonder of Fort Prebble and Springpoint lighthouse? Or… Read more