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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
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“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
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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
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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
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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
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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
