• These Teams are for Real

    These Teams are for Real

    By The Beacon Staff The winter season in Maine can be long and cruel, as it can be for any basketball team. However, here at SMCC the Ladies and Men’s Seawolves are in the midst of seasons that should leave the basketball fan wanting more. It is a shame that as the winter semester begins… Read more

  • Tobacco Free 2015: A Real Look at SMCC’s Newest Policy

    Tobacco Free 2015: A Real Look at SMCC’s Newest Policy

    By Erik Squire Education Major Whether you read about it or heard it from a friend, by now you’re probably aware of the campus-wide tobacco ban. The policy prohibiting the use of “any tobacco” is set to go into effect August 1, 2015. This isn’t just an SMCC thing; in fact, we’re a bit behind… Read more

  • SMCC Student Interviews: Marcia Bradford

    SMCC Student Interviews: Marcia Bradford

    By Taylor Chretien SMCC Student Marcia initially received her ADN from SMCC in 2001. After graduation she was accepted into Maine Medical Center’s New Grad Critical Care internship and worked as a bedside RN in the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit. Since July, 2014, she has been the Nurse Manager for CICU and R9W at MMC.… Read more

  • Cutbacks, Strategies, and Community Service

    Cutbacks, Strategies, and Community Service

    By Erik Squire Education Major Hello again my fine fellow SMCC goers! Now that you’re done with a month of watching Netflix, skiing, and building snow forts with your sibs (aww, you’re so nice), it’s time to strap yourself in for another go! As always, you can all look forward to some superlative news this… Read more

  • Phi Theta Kappa Fall Induction: Over Thirty Students Inducted to Honors Society

    Phi Theta Kappa Fall Induction: Over Thirty Students Inducted to Honors Society

    By Maisarah Miskoon Liberal Arts/English Major The sun was setting in the horizon as students and their respective families and friends assembled at the Jewett Auditorium on the 23rd of November for the prestigious event. On that faithful Sunday evening, more than thirty new members of Phi Theta Kappa were recognized for their academic achievements… Read more

  • Welcome to the O.W.

    By Rebekah Marin Liberal Arts/English Major Hey Fellow Seawolves! I hope the New Year has found all of you happy, healthy, and mentally prepared to endure another vigorous semester! I’m taking this opportunity to introduce myself as the new section editor of “The Other World” section of The Beacon. My name is Rebekah, and I’m… Read more