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Rome and the US: How Money Affects Politics
By Ian Ziller Political Science Major Today we are facing a problem with money in politics, but what are the dangers really? If we look back 2,000 years to the end of the Roman Republic what we see is a lot of corruption. During this time, with wealth and power only in the hands of… Read more
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Charlie Hebdo and The Preservation of Free Speech
By Garrick Hoffman Liberal Arts Major In 2010, the creators of Comedy Central satirical show South Park, Matt Stone and Trey Parker, had death threats levied their way after an April 2010 episode depicting the Prophet Muhammad. Posts on the radical Islam website RevolutionMuslim.com issued both warnings and threats to the comedy duo, and the… Read more
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Poetic License
So to all the skeptics, Poetic License has not died nor will it ever! This is my last semester at SMCC, hence my last contributions to The Beacon will be conducted during this time … although I have a feeling that this column will continue on with or without me (I imagined Bono singing that… Read more
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The Forgotten Alley
The distinct contrast between the two sections of buildings gives the appearance of a window leading to a more intricate cityscape. The composition heavily relies on vertical and horizontal lines, but the one diagonal line from the top right corner to the central light area provides a smooth transition from the sections. Light is a… Read more
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P-Town Bound: The Kings of the Busk
By F. A. Coletti Communications and New Media Major The term ‘busker’ refers to a person or group who performs on the street. By walking downtown, especially on a day like the First Friday Art-walk, you can witness multiple performers gathering to voice their musical abilities. Portland has a high appreciation for busking because of… Read more
