The words mass shootings have become far too common in the average American’s vocabulary. In the past three years, the U.S. has had over 1,800 mass shootings; defined as an incident where […]
It’s Not One Or The Other- Gun Violence and Mental Health Issues.
Are SMCC Students Cheating with Artificial Intelligence?
On November 30th 2022 we welcomed ChatGPT into the vast and ever expanding internet. Though it wasn’t the first AI tool, ChatGPT exploded in popularity, giving people their answers within seconds. Over […]
An Interview With Blarab
The Beacon learns life is music for this Omani rapper in Maine
An Interview with Musician Ian Erskine
We sat down with Ian Erskine to discuss how he’s become the artist he is and where he wants to take his music career. Not only is Ian a hardworking Electrical Engineering Technologies student, but he’s also a kick-ass drummer.
Gift Guide: For the Student
A gift guide for parents, friends, and family members to shop for a student they know and love.
Prestigious Film Events at Jewett Hall
Two film events at Southern Maine Community College’s Jewett Hall this month promise to challenge and entertain the most sophisticated of audiences.
A Student’s Guide to De-stressing
As a student, I definitely understand how stressful school and homework is. I have been constantly trying to find activities that help take my mind off things and give me a breath of fresh air, and I’ve finally found them.
A Community Grieves, Heals Together.
On Wednesday, October 25th, terrorist Robert Card opened fire on Schemengees Bar and Sparetime Recreation in Lewiston. It was the 10th deadliest mass shooting in US history, and the deadliest in Maine’s […]
Are Cafe Goers Redi to Make the Change?
RediUV is working to save the planet by encouraging people to bring their personal reusable cups into coffee shops.
Portland Grieves
The days following the mass shooting in Lewiston, a Beacon reporter photographed the response of the people and businesses of the city of Portland.
The SMCC Beacon 