Last semester, SMCC student Destinee Linscott created a large painting inspired by her friend Elizabeth “Liz” Corvese’s interest in narwhals. Narwhals are a type of Arctic whale remarkable for having a single […]
Arts at SMCC
A Note from the Advisor
If you are reading this column, it means you are holding the 95th consecutive Beacon printed since the paper returned to after a brief hiatus a little more than seven and a […]
Trump and Islamic Extremism: Admission is the First Step
It is unsurprising to see not a single Democrat applauding when President Donald Trump announced in his Feb. 29 address to Congress that he and his administration are “taking strong measures […]
The Grandiose Verbiage of a Trump Speech
“Then, in 2016, the earth shifted beneath our feet. The rebellion started as a quiet protest, spoken by families of all colors and creeds — families who just wanted a fair shot […]
I’ll Be Fine if I Never See Paul Ryan’s Face Again
If you were confused by Trump’s address to Congress, you’re not alone. The racism, mythmaking, and long periods of clapping conspired to make his address particularly ominous. Perhaps you were wondering, “Why […]
More of the Same, in Prettier Packaging
The New York Times called President Trump’s speech “a soothing comfort food.” For those of us who’ve had it with the Trump administration’s circus, it was palatable bread enough. I’ll admit I […]
School Vouchers: Why Such a Contentious Issue?
No, I didn’t vote for Donald Trump, and like many other college students my age, I also can’t stand the “Cheeto-in-Chief.” That being said, I don’t blindly dislike everything that comes […]
Illustrations by Vanessa Poirier
Opinions, Sadness, Input
Do you ever feel sad? Like there is something inside you and you just cannot get it out? Like you are climbing that mountain, trying and trying, but you never reach the […]
Self-Improvement
Don’t we all wish we could grow up instantly. That in one snap of our fingers, all our insecurities could vanish and we’d be happy. Hmm, that’s not life, is it? Take […]
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