With its magnificent landscapes, rich history, and affordability, Albania is making its way to center stage as one of Europe’s most desired destinations. Albania lies tucked in on the Southeastern side of […]
Why Albania Is Rapidly Becoming Europes Next Biggest Tourist Hotspot
160 Years Ago, Late Summer Headlines Were Full of Sea Monsters
Photo Credit https://hakaimagazine.com/ You are in mid-1800s Britain. Queen Victoria is on the throne, rail transportation has revolutionized the island nation, and you purchase a copy of a newspaper, “The Days Doings,” […]
Taylor Swift’s Unconventional Engagement Ring Is the Perfect Representation of Her Relationship
It’s more meaningful than you might think.
Romantasy Is Changing Bookstores Worldwide. But What About in Maine?
During a period where literacy rates are falling, new trends and genres are gaining traction and drawing in new readers. For the past few years, the Romantasy genre, a coming together of […]
Profile of an SMCC Artist: Ezra Brambett Williams
The 2025 Senior Showcase, held on May 6, in the McKernan Center offered a personal look into the work of SMCC’s communications and new media graduating class. Among the talented students presenting […]
Beer! Music! Soccer?
Welcome to the Portland Zoo, where the only animals are jubilant Liverpool supporters, dejected Chelsea fans, and delusional Arsenal enthusiasts. Located at 41 Fox Street, the Portland Zoo opened in 2018 as […]
Chatterbox
It’s the end of semester rush, almost every student is thinking about deadlines and making it through the end. The Beacon spoke to a few SMCC students to hear what was on […]
The Beacon Magazine PDF File
Here is a link to the PDF of the Spring 2025 Beacon Magazine: LINK
Real Talk with Rebeca Muntu, SMCC International Student
Rebeca Muntu is a 21 year-old international student majoring in Human Services. When she first arrived at Southern Maine Community College the biggest challenge she faced was not the language barrier but […]
Buy SecondHand, Say Bye to Fast Fashion, by Grace Thayer
By Grace Thayer Buy SecondHand, Say Bye to Fast Fashion Grace Thayer Clothing Landfill in Atacama Desert, Chile The ever growing fast fashion industry has been a longstanding issue in our society. […]
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