• The Student Dilemma

    By Rebekah Marin Liberal Arts – English Major As our economy becomes an increasingly global one, it seems that business professionals have felt the need to draw thick lines between what they’re Read more

  • Parliamentary vs. Presidential Democracies

    By Ian Ziller Political Science Major There are two different types of democracies: parliamentary democracies and presidential democracies. The US has a presidential system of government, whereas the UK and Canada have Read more

  • Dr. Seuss will not endorse Ted Cruz

    By: Ashley Berry Recently, Ted Cruz, who is a Republican Senator from Texas, announced his intent to run for the Presidency in 2016. The controversial senator has gained some surprising support among Read more

  • Campus Exposed: An Interview with the Interim

    Campus Exposed: An Interview with the Interim

    By Erik Squire Education Major Greetings SMCC-ites! We at The Beacon hope you had a lovely Spring Break and a smooth return. Surely some of you saw alligators, skyscrapers, sandy beaches, and Read more

  • The Student Advocate: A Wealth of Diversity

    By Wayne Lawson We come to SMCC for the purpose of education. We sit through lectures and we are tested on our understanding. Through classwork and homework, we earn our education. But, Read more

  • Colorless

    By Dan-Herley Mathieu Let me reveal a secret that will change how we perceive the world forever and ever. It’s really hard not to be a writer when one is a thinker Read more