The Beacon Editorial Staff Last month Simone Newman, the President of Mount Saint Mary College in Maryland was reported to have said to some professors, “that they need to stop thinking […]
You Said What, Really… You Said What?
You Said What? Governor LePage is Not the Voice of the People
Illaria Dana Education Major Governor Paul LePage made national headlines when he made a statement on January 6 that was racist and prejudiced against addicts and poverty. LePage said, “The traffickers—these […]
What Are We Becoming?
Rachel York Issues and conflict begin to surface more as Americans dive into the process of who should be elected as the next president. Donald Trump has taken a strong lead […]
I am Nothing at All
Dan-Herley Mathieu As I am getting older, I realize something new. I realize that I am nothing at all. I am not trying to lower my worth and value, but I […]
Stretch Your Body! It Will Thank You
Nozha Jebali CNMS Major Are you stressed? Physically and mentally exhausted? Binging on coffee to stay awake during class? Well there is something that can help us reduce our stress, […]
Positivity and Support at the Midcoast Campus
Natalie Daniels If you look up community in Merriam-Webster dictionary, you will get this definition: “a group of people who live in the same area (such as a city, town, or […]
TEDxSMCC: Creativity has a Home Here
Illaria Dana Education Major People bring power to institutions. The commitment to renewal, to new ideas and strong relationships, is what makes an organization vital. The history of Southern Maine Community College […]
The Student Senate Needs You, and You May Need it Too
Evelyn Waugh Physics Major The SMCC Student Senate represents our incredibly active student body. At student senate meetings, members advance progress on campus and impact change. Why should you get involved? […]
Have Coffee, Build Connections
Illaria Dana Education Major Alpha Chi Nu is hosting the second run of their Chit-Chat Program. Chit-Chat is a program that encourages students to ask one of their instructors out for […]
The Beat on the Street
Cody Jayne Liberal Studies Major Hey there music peeps! Check these rad-tastic shows coming up in Portland to help you push through these remaining weeks of winter. Friday February 26th […]
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