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SMCC’s Outstanding Programs: Horticulture
The Beacon stopped in to have an interview with David Palm one of the professors of the Horticulture program. Mr. Palm has been with the program for 6 years. Mr. Palm says that the program was started in the mid-70s. The main emphasis at the time was teaching nursery skills and landscaping. Over the years,… Read more
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Rudy the Campus Cat
By Kelsey Hehir Southern Maine Community College’s mascot is the Seawolf; but many would say our real mascot is Rudy, the campus cat. Rudy is the famous cat that can be seen roaming the campus grounds any time of day. Kevin Sweeney; who has been an English professor here at SMCC for the past 32… Read more
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Today in sports history: November 4th, 1989 David “The Admiral” Robinson makes NBA debut
By Sam Coombs David Robinson had one of the most interesting paths to making his NBA debut in the history of the game. Robinson didn’t even start playing organized basketball until his senior year in high school when he grew to 6’ 6” inches tall. He put up great numbers his senior year but had… Read more
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Madison Bumgarner lifts Giants to World Series victory
By Sam Coombs San Francisco Giants pitcher Madison Bumgarner had a very historic run this postseason on rout to the team’s 3rd World Series victory in 5 years. This regular season was Bumgarner’s best of his career finishing 18-10 with 209 strikeouts and helping his team reach the playoffs. He has had success at every… Read more
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SMCC Basketball Tips Off Can-Am Tournament Starts Off Season
The 2014-15 Ladies and Men’s Seawolves basketball seasons officially got under way October 25 as both teams traveled to conference rival, CMCC’sKirk Hall to participate in the Can-Am tournament. The Lady Seawolves tipped off against Cegep Champlain St. Lawrence (CCSL) in the opening game, and the Men Wolves followed suit in the second game when they… Read more
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Transcending Fundamentals into Fine Art: Rule of Thirds on Display
By Francis Coletti There is a plethora of artistic and documentary photography that has graced the walls of the SMCC Learning Commons and this art’s reporter doesn’t want it to see it go. Located on the second floor there is a charge of emotional and thought provoking photography that will energize your creative spirit into… Read more
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