By Exaucee Badose SMCC has always had a big number of clubs to allow every student to thrive academically and explore their passions. The newest addition to this pool is called the […]
Fit Check Club: The Club for Every Fashion Lover
National Poetry Month Spotlight: SMCC Poets!
In case you haven’t heard, April is National Poetry Month! For each week of the month, The Beacon will be highlighting original poetry by both staff members and students here on campus. […]
Student Mothers: the Unsung Heroes
by Exaucee Badose & Connor Hall Balancing school-work and parental responsibilities is a challenge for an overlooked population of students. While there are no official statistics to represent the student-parent population, we […]
Bees on Campus?!
SMCC hosts many clubs, yet when thinking about the kinds of clubs that are available, I doubt beekeeping is the first thought that comes to mind. SMCC’s beekeeping club teaches you the […]
TRIO: Advocacy For Students
If you had asked me on June 9th, 2016 (the night of my high school graduation) what my future was about to be like, I would have gone quiet and told you […]
SMCC Gardening Plot: A Refreshing Summer Opportunity
Are you looking for a new project this summer? Try signing up to take care of a gardening plot on campus! The Southern Maine Community College Campus has a huge garden with […]
Maine Universities Are Taking Actions Against the Current Mental Health Crisis
With the free college initiative, different Maine Universities are trying to provide their students with better mental health services while trying to make college affordable for everyone. The free college scholarship has […]
A Peek Into The Past
Have you ever been walking down to the dining hall or down to the beach and noticed the cemetery? Well did you know it’s the oldest historical site in all of South […]
The Transfer Scholars Network
An increasingly popular — and money-saving — strategy for Maine students is to complete their basic requirements at any of Maine’s community colleges, then transfer to a university for their four-year degree. […]
The SMCC App Artist
If you are regularly scrolling through the SMCC app, you may have caught glimpses of the striking art of Sam Vermeer, a Communications and New Media major. With fanart, and original works, […]
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