• Student Interviews

    By Taylor Chretien Hello, my name is Tayler Chretien. This is my second year here at SMCC, I’m from Biddeford Maine, and my major is Business Administration. I was interested in writing for the beacon, because I wanted to try something new, and explore my options for career choices. I thought about becoming a journalist,… Read more

  • Angus King Holds Discussion at SMCC

    Angus King Holds Discussion at SMCC

    By Garrick Hoffman Last Wednesday morning, September 3, students gathered around tables in a room of the HUB building for a rare opportunity to speak with Independent U.S. Senator and former Maine Governor Angus King. Present at the meeting as well were President Cantor and staff members. Comprising the bulk of discussion was higher education… Read more

  • My Evening as a Burger

    By Erik Lettuce and Tomato Squire In June the Twilight 5k was held at SMCC in support of the Maine Cancer Foundation. When I found out about the college offering free registration to a small number of students I decided “why not?” Then came the difficult part; I had to somehow elicit a $100 minimum… Read more

  • SMCC’s Student Leader Boot Camp

    By Erik Squire (AKA Mind-Blown Seminar) Just before the start of the semester CeSIL hosted a student leadership boot camp that was open to all (you might remember Shane Long shamelessly putting in a plug for it whenever he talked last semester). It was most definitely a worthwhile experience, and this is coming from someone… Read more

  • SMCC Soccer Roundup

    By Sam Coombs Women’s:  Girls Soccer drop first game SOUTH PORTLAND, ME- In the first action of the season, the SMCC girls’ soccer team matched up against a talented Dean College team in a home matchup on Saturday. The Seawolves battled throughout this game with strong play from their freshmen who played in their first… Read more

  • Your Brain on Exercise: Let the Research Begin

    By Jason Glynn This is a two-part installment of my experience while working in a neuroscience lab at the University of New England under a Maine-INBRE Fellowship. Part 1: July, 2014 This summer some people will play with camping gear, others may play with fireworks; but me – I will play with brains. I am… Read more