• 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

  • 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