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Letter to the Editor
Garrick Hoffman Opinion & Editorial Section Editor Dear Editor, I think the Beacon is a great way for students to know what is going on in the campus community. However I’ve never heard of it until it was presented by one of my professors to the class. It’s a great idea but I think it… Read more
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Edward Snowden, Part II Motives and Concerns
In the wake of 9/11, the National Security Agency (NSA), authorized under the Bush administration, the USA PATRIOT Act, and under their surveillance program PRISM, found itself with more power and oversight than it previously held. Its reach was more pervasive: the agency could monitor all the activities of the average citizen, both domestically and… Read more
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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
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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
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