Nobody wants to become addicted to drugs, but once they have, quitting and the symptoms of withdrawal can become even harsher and more severe than the symptoms of drug use. Fentanyl withdrawal […]
To Meet in the Middle: Milestone Recovery
From Angola To Westbrook, Maine: An Interview With Osama Bin Draco.
Osama Bin Draco is a Westbrook High School student. As a Senior, this is his last year at Westbrook High School. He is a producer, pianist, songwriter, and beatmaker. He makes all the […]
Gift Guide: For your Family
A gift guide for children, family, and friends to shop for their family members they know. Lots of things that could work for your uncle or your little sister at the same time.
SMCC RESPONDS TO LEWISTON TRAGEDY
The harrowing tragedy that took place in Lewiston on October 25th left every Mainer in shock. Eighteen innocent lives were lost and 13 people were injured. Maine is a small, close-knit state, […]
It’s Not One Or The Other- Gun Violence and Mental Health Issues.
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 […]
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.
The SMCC Beacon 