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Sports is His Thing
This is the SMCC Beacon’s sports editor, C.J. Grant. C.J. is a 19-year-old recent high school graduate that has been knee-deep in professional athletics since he was old enough to talk. After realizing he didn’t quite have the physical abilities to go pro in any of the big sports, he quickly began turning his attention… Read more
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Cartel Leader’s Death Raises New Worries for Spring Travelers
With just a week left in March, one thing is clear: spring is here, and with it comes much-anticipated spring travel. Colleges across the nation are pausing their busy schedules for a week off, with breaks ranging from early March to mid-April. Read more
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The U.S. and Israel attacked Iran, Does this Mean War?
On February 28th, the BBC reported that the Supreme Leader of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was killed in what reporters described as a U.S.–Israeli strike, along with other important leaders like the commander-general and defense council secretary. More attacks were made on Iran, resulting in over 700 dead civilians. Iranian officials said that the strikes,… Read more
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Young Democratic Socialists ROCK!
The Young Democratic Socialists of America (YDSA) chapter is throwing an anti-fascism concert on April 2in the noisy lounge, on the South Portland campus. Local artists performing at the show include, Ant, They, Shepard, Just Put Something Down, and I Think You’re A Bad Influence. The concert is free however you can donate to the… Read more
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The Beautiful Stuff Project: Innovative Education Through Imaginary Play
What if the next big idea in sustainability or education started in a college dorm room, art studio, or campus study lounge? The Beautiful Stuff Project—a nonprofit founded 12 years ago by former public-school teacher Marina Seevak—shows how creative reuse can turn discarded materials into an opportunity to encourage education through imaginative play. Whether you’re studying… Read more
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Turning Point Points to SMCC
Student group leader Peter Bernaiche launched the Turning Point USA chapter here on the SMCC campus at the beginning of this 2026 semester after fighting for months to get approved. Turning Point USA (TPU) is a right-wing think tank that looks to open dialogue to students in order to break them out of liberal or… Read more
