SMCC has long enrolled students from various backgrounds; this includes individuals with families in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), or who are from the DRC themselves, who watch the crisis […]
SMCC Student Speaks on the Congo Crisis
Captains Cupboard: The Hidden Gem Going Above and Beyond
The Captain’s Cupboard is a food pantry accessible to all SMCC students. tucked in a small building by the Spring Point Tavern, the tight-knit community of volunteers always welcomes new students looking […]
Enrollment Boosts for College, Declines for Universities
After launching a revolutionary free college program in the spring of 2022, Maine community colleges have seen a huge enrollment boost, with students swarming to the new program. At the same time, […]
A Review of SMCC’s study spaces
Here at SMCC, students have access to study spaces on campus that each serve as their own sanctuaries for students. Depending on how you like to study, there are dozens of different […]
How to Avoid the Horrors of Doom Scrolling
Many of us are already familiar with the term “Doom Scrolling.” In case you’re uninformed, doom scrolling is the act of exposing yourself to copious amounts of unhealthy screen time. It can […]
“Nobody Likes Throwing Up”
I’ve heard this sentence for years, and every time I feel like my soul is being crushed just a little bit more. Emetophobia is the intense fear of vomiting. This may sound […]
Sears Island Wind Turbine Proposal
Governor Janet Mills has proposed a new offshore wind turbine port off from Sears Island to help jumpstart clean energy in Maine. But the Sears Island community is upset. Based on research […]
FAFSA: Sign, Sealed, Undelivered
Students are tense as FAFSA still struggles to release aid packages before enrollment deadlines. Colleges are facing extreme pressure as students still aren’t receiving their aid packages from FAFSA (known as Free […]
Wickie of the Week #1
Interview conducted by Joe Dehler Wickie (plural wickies) Wickie: Nick Bragdon What is your job at SMCC and how long have you worked here? “So, I’m a contracted IT specialist. I started […]
The Most Interesting Man at SMCC
Within five minutes of conversing with him, David’s demeanor proved to be worthy of the title: most interesting man at SMCC. David works as a cook at the SMCC Dining Hall, but […]
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