• One Small Step To The Right, One Giant Leap Into The Abyss

    By Carlin Whitehouse There is much political fist pumping in America this month. Republicans couldn’t be happier now that they have commanding majorities in the House and Senate. They are chomping at the bit to further emasculate Barack Obama’s presidency and probably plan to subject him to more derision and abuse than ever. Maine, too,… Read more

  • SMCC Student Interview: Kelby Nicolas

    By Tayler Chretien Kelby is a student who works at the security building on campus. He is in the heating and air conditioning program. He was originally working at Dunkin Donuts, and then his friends told him to apply for one of the security positions. He did and got it. Being part of security team… Read more

  • PTK and the Student Senate; Tackling Parking and Fossil Fuel Divestment

    PTK and the Student Senate; Tackling Parking and Fossil Fuel Divestment

    By Erik Squire With Thanksgiving rolling around, we can all be thankful that the election is finally over. Not having to watch crumby political ads on TV isn’t the only thing to be grateful for though. We can be grateful for our productive students that do great things on and off campus. We can be… Read more

  • The Captain’s Cupboard; My IHHS Service Learning Project

    By Maurice “Moe” Murray I received an opportunity to perform my service learning project by reaching out to one of the students, Jason Glynn, who spoke in my class about possibly volunteering. I went to the Captain’s Cupboard and went through a brief orientation with one of the volunteers about the requirements of receiving services… Read more

  • SMCC’s Outstanding Programs; Emergency Medical Services/Paramedicine

    SMCC’s Outstanding Programs; Emergency Medical Services/Paramedicine

    By Erik Squire The Beacon conducted an interview with Michael White, one of the EMS Program’s terrific students. This is Michael’s 4th semester with the program and when he graduates (the same goes for most of his classmates) he hopes to be a Paramedic. He is already an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). In fact all… Read more

  • Greenhouses for Good: Enactus Can Dig It

    Greenhouses for Good: Enactus Can Dig It

    By Erik Squire The Beacon set out to meet with Sineah McGrady, the president of SMCC’s Enactus, to find out what the club was up to. Sineah was happy to oblige, her only requisite was that I give a hand with moving their grow tent. It was an even trade. After, this is what she… Read more