I give the Portland Commons a rating of 7 out of 10. Nice dorms, decent food, and a horrible commute. This year SMCC, whose enrollment has ballooned, was forced to partner with […]
Strangers in a Strange Land: How SMCC Students Live in USM Dorms
Fort Preble’s Future Uncertain
SMCC’s fort stabilization project addresses immediate needs, but climate resilience considerations are not part of the plan.
Working Hard
Jose Ramirez was signed by the Boston Red Sox 2018 out of Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic. Ramirez was signed as a 17; he looks back at it as a difficult […]
A different road
Austin Ehrlicher was the 18th-round pick of the Boston Red Sox in the 2022 Major League Baseball draft. Ehrlicher attended Santa Rosa Junior College in California. He took me through the draft […]
President Cassidy Leaves : Next Steps for SMCC
A major shift has taken place at Southern Maine Community College. President Joseph Cassidy recently announced that he would be leaving SMCC to take on the role of President at St. Joseph’s […]
New To Campus? Download this App to Stay Safe
The Rave Guardian App is a free app that you can use to keep yourself and the SMCC community safe. Any student, faculty staff member on the South Portland or Midcoast campus […]
Captain’s Cupboard: Food Pantry for Students
As summer semester starts and students are moving into the dorms, the Captain’s Cupboard, our food pantry on-campus, is a great resource for students this summer. With the dining hall closed for […]
It all Leads Up to Graduation
On May 21st, 2023, Southern Maine Community College held its 76th graduation. Hundreds of students attended and walked across the stage to receive their diplomas. For one last time, I will write […]
Will the Real Little Mermaid Please Stand Up
Controversies still arise behind a black Little Mermaid, but why? In light of Disney’s “The Little Mermaid” making its return to cinemas with a modern twist, I wanted to discuss the controversies […]
Artificial Intelligence Is Here To Stay
Artificial Intelligence is slowly growing on us and it might just be here to stay. From AI voice bots you can talk to like Replika to voice generators like Synthesis. AI, the […]
The SMCC Beacon 