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Seven Things Surrounding Portland’s “Seven” Sculpture: Indiana’s Impact on Maine
By Frank Coletti Communications and New Media Major 7. SYMBOLIC ART It was seven years ago today when I saw my first Robert Indiana piece. Seven of my friends were watching 7th Heaven when we decided to go to the closest Seven Eleven. We drove my dad’s 70’s mustang with a seven fifty seven and… Read more
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Marin at the Movies “Blackfish”: Killer Whales in Captivity
By Rebekah Marin Liberal Studies/English Major This week I decided to switch it up and embrace the wonderful resource that is Netflix to do a little documentary watching. Blackfish, directed by Gabriela Cowperthwaite, came out in 2013 and depicts the life of performing killer whales, more specifically a 12,000 pound Orca named Tilikum. The documentary… Read more
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This Day in Sports History: February 3rd
By The Beacon Staff For the second time this semester, with 5 more columns to go, it’s time to climb into the “WABAC Machine” ~ Google search Mr. Peabody and Sherman, an animation series from late 50’s and early 60’s ~ and you’ll be exposed to history told no other way. Here’s the skinny, Sherman… Read more
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Hoops Highlights Marching Towards the YSCC Tournament
By The Beacon Staff Upcoming Events Men’s Basketball Feb 5 – NHTI 6pm Feb 11 – Central Maine CC 8pm Feb 20-23 – The YSCC Post-Seacon Tournament at NHTI (opponents TBA) Woman’s Basketball Feb 5 – NHTI 8pm Feb 11 – Central Maine CC 6pm Feb 19-23 – The YSCC Post-Seacon Tournament at NHTI… Read more
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The Art Department: Showcasing One of SMCC’s Terrific Programs
By Erik Squire Education Major The Beacon set out to learn about one of our fine departments on campus, The Art Program. Art is one of the greatest things that humans create. It has been around for ages, on cave walls, created with innumerable mediums, and on unimaginable surfaces. Artwork has touched the soul, caused… Read more
