Hello SMCC, a quick shout out here: the Student Senate is off to a great start this year! The Senate has sworn in a handful of new Senators, unfortunately we are […]
The Student Senate Shout Out
Understanding Advising
Noah Williams Advisors. Everybody’s got one, yet, many of us never even see our advisors, much less utilize their support to it’s fullest potential. There is an advising office, sure, but […]
All in a Day’s Work – A Profile of Local Entrepreneurs: Jonathan Holmes and Lola’s BBQ
Lola Leighton Hello SMCC, this is Lola Leighton who is studying Business Administration here at SMCC. I’m very passionate about business and entrepreneurship. My goal with this column is to pick […]
Food for Thought: Words You Should Say More
Beatrice Talmage Two words: Thank you. There’s no gray area. You either say it, or you don’t. Not into it? Well, you’re at liberty to say it however you like, but […]
Acts of Kindness at a Catch and Release Tournament
Logan Stout In a recent catch and release Blue Shark fishing tournament Melisse Merlim of Port Harbor Marina saw a disturbing sight. A young Blue Shark had previously swum through a “bait […]
This Week in History
Logan Stout September 25, 1789 US Congress proposes the Bill of Rights September 26, 1983 Soviet military officer Stanislav Petrov averts a worldwide nuclear war by judging supposed missile attack […]
Tech Talk: The iPhone 7 Should you upgrade?
Kendel Tatsak The main talking point of the new iPhone 7 has been its lack of a 3.5mm headphone jack, but what else on the phone is new? What has always […]
From the Desk of the Managing Editor
Alex Serrano Hey folks. For this issue of the Beacon newspaper, three of our dedicated writers; Noah Williams, Mariah Findlay, and Brandi Adams, chose to tackle a delicate and often maligned […]
Misogynistic Conflict
Anonymously submitted I really love rap music. I love the bass, I love the rhythm, I love the beat, but mostly I love the lyrics. I grew up in a place […]
Passive Vs. Aggressive Protest
Alex Serrano Two weeks ago, Colin Kaepernick refused to stand during the playing of the national anthem in protest of “a country that oppresses black people and people of color.” In […]
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