• Marin on Movies: The Skeleton Twins

    Marin on Movies: The Skeleton Twins

    By Rebekah Marin As we approach mid-October hearing the movie title “The Skeleton Twins” you might assume, as I did, that it’s just another poorly executed Halloween-based horror movie, but if you’re anything like me you’ll be pleased to know that this movie is much better than the title initially suggests. A set of twins,… Read more

  • CIA: Coffee, Ice Cream and Art

    CIA: Coffee, Ice Cream and Art

    By Dining Dierdree A hidden gem is the best way to describe the Cia Cafe that is nooked at 72 Ocean Street, just a short walk away from Millcreek and Hannaford’s. Priding themselves on local made food, and local art Cia provides an eclectic and cozy alternative than your local franchise coffee shop. Not only… Read more

  • Ballot Initiatives: Why vote?

    By Ian Ziller It is almost November, which means it is almost Election Day as well. There are many ballot initiatives that are up for a vote. So you may ask yourself why these are important to us. These ballot initiatives are one of the only ways that we can directly impact the way our… Read more

  • A Glimpse Inside

    A Glimpse Inside

    The Workings inside the SMCC Beacon By Garrick Hoffman On Friday, October 3, two communications students and a photographer all gathered around a table in a small room in downtown Portland. Cameras and microphones were set up, and a sort of undisturbed hush permeated the air. Three Beacon staffers then entered after the set ups… Read more

  • Terrorism in Mexico

    Terrorism in Mexico

    By Carlin Whitehouse We are fed a continuous stream of news that justifiably fuels concern about the instability and rising violence in far-distant lands such as Gaza, Iraq, and Syria. Yet, even as our media sounds the incessant alarm of Islamic Fundamentalism, daily atrocities and large-scale acts of organized extremism are being perpetrated right here… Read more

  • “Pay It Forward, Pay It Back” and Beyond

    By Lauren Michelle As we move forward to the upcoming election there are many questions to be pondered. One of controversy and interest is the idea to implement a “Pay it Forward/Pay it Back” program in the state of Maine. This proposal could help families and students who may not be able to afford a… Read more