By Megan Webster First-day jitters are a real thing. And though about 75 percent of mine are a health-risk harbinger from the six cups of coffee I’ve consumed before 9 a.m., the […]
Putting the ‘Community’ in Community College
The Health Benefits of Fasting
By Noor Ibrahim Have you ever thought that a religious lifestyle can be beneficial for you health? Well, researchers from the University of Michigan analyzed data from an annual survey of high-school […]
Summer 2017 Film Highlights
By Justin Taylor The summer of 2017 was a fantastic season for blockbusters as well as independent films. There were so many great movies that debuted over the last few months. The […]
Poetic License
By Rebecca Dow (I’m excited!) Hello everyone, my name is Becca and it’s a pleasure to be writing for SMCC’s school paper! I am currently overseeing The Beacon’s poetry column for this […]
Campus Cookout at Midcoast
By Dan Elliott Hot off the weekend’s Blue Angels air show, SMCC’s Midcoast Campus hosted its annual Welcome Barbecue last Wednesday, an outdoor luncheon offered to both staff and students as they […]
The SeaWolves Take to the Diamonds, Pitch and Links
Fall ‘17 Season Starts Off With Mixed Results By The Beacon Sports Staff Welcome back, SeaWolves sports fans. While much has transpired over the summer, one aspect that has remained consistent with […]
Scholarship Application Deadline Approaching
The Southern Maine Community College Scholarship Application for the 2017-18 academic year is available and is due: Wednesday, September 6, 2017 at 5:00 PM. You can access the application by: Going to […]
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