• Pro-Active Advice

    Pro-Active Advice

    By Rachel Flowers Dear Rachel, This semester is definitely getting the best of me. I’m definitely having an issue juggling school work and a social life. I’m currently living on my own while my family is away. It feels like I have no moral support because my friends have their own lives to worry about as well.… Read more

  • Showcasing SMCC’s Outstanding Programs

    Showcasing SMCC’s Outstanding Programs

    A look inside the Computer & Electronics Center (CEC) By Erik Squire The Beacon went to meet with Howard Burpee, Professor of Computer Technologies, to learn a little about the CEC program. However, he was leaving just as we came in, but kindly directed us to the very knowledgeable Collin Gebhardt to fill us in,… Read more

  • Phi Theta Kappa Regional Convention 2014

    Phi Theta Kappa Regional Convention 2014

    Honor Society in Brockton By Maisarah Miskoon Brockton, MA – Massasoit Community College in Brockton, Massachusetts played hosts to this year’s Phi Theta Kappa Regional Convention last week. SMCC’s chapter, Alpha Chi Nu team, attended the 2-day event, which was held on-campus and in their convention hall a few block away. This was the first… Read more

  • Campus Exposed

    Campus Exposed

    This (Haunting), That (parking), and the Other (RA) By Erik Squire What do haunted houses, bad parking, and RAs have in common? They’re all being covered in this issue of Campus Exposed, so buckle your seatbelts and strap in your Chihuahuas (exaggeration absolutely necessary). The Campus is about to be Halloween-ed out, and it’s going… Read more

  • Staff Interviews: Clarke Canfield

    Staff Interviews: Clarke Canfield

    Clark Canfield is the Director of Communications here at SMCC. He went to University of Denver and got his bachelor’s degree in Communications, then worked towards his Master’s in Journalism at Boston University. He moved around a lot when he was young. He grew up in Boston Massachusetts, St. Louis Missouri, and Memphis Tennessee. Mr.… Read more

  • Damnationland Film Festival

    Damnationland Film Festival

    By Jennifer Lague It’s time for the 5th annual Damnationland Film Festival coming right in time for some Halloween frights and excitement! The event was kicked off last Friday the 17th in State Theater, Portland, and will have many more showings up until Halloween! If you would like to get tickets to upcoming showings of… Read more