In the wake of 9/11, the National Security Agency (NSA), authorized under the Bush administration, the USA PATRIOT Act, and under their surveillance program PRISM, found itself with more power and oversight […]
Edward Snowden, Part II Motives and Concerns
One Small Step To The Right, One Giant Leap Into The Abyss
By Carlin Whitehouse There is much political fist pumping in America this month. Republicans couldn’t be happier now that they have commanding majorities in the House and Senate. They are chomping at […]
SMCC Student Interview: Kelby Nicolas
By Tayler Chretien Kelby is a student who works at the security building on campus. He is in the heating and air conditioning program. He was originally working at Dunkin Donuts, and […]
PTK and the Student Senate; Tackling Parking and Fossil Fuel Divestment
By Erik Squire With Thanksgiving rolling around, we can all be thankful that the election is finally over. Not having to watch crumby political ads on TV isn’t the only thing to […]
The Captain’s Cupboard; My IHHS Service Learning Project
By Maurice “Moe” Murray I received an opportunity to perform my service learning project by reaching out to one of the students, Jason Glynn, who spoke in my class about possibly volunteering. […]
SMCC’s Outstanding Programs; Emergency Medical Services/Paramedicine
By Erik Squire The Beacon conducted an interview with Michael White, one of the EMS Program’s terrific students. This is Michael’s 4th semester with the program and when he graduates (the same […]
Greenhouses for Good: Enactus Can Dig It
By Erik Squire The Beacon set out to meet with Sineah McGrady, the president of SMCC’s Enactus, to find out what the club was up to. Sineah was happy to oblige, her […]
Cali Cuts
Poetic License
By Patrick Doyle Perform every chance you get. Put on a mascarade, pull back from reality. In the New York City subway, I saw performances. Barbershop Quarter paid to a paper bag. […]
Husson University
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