By Erik Squire Connections, hard work and commitment are the most important ingredients in a successful college career. Knowing who to go to for help and having a network to support you […]
Words of Wisdom from: Shane Long, Director of Student Involvement A Kick Off Message for the Students This Semester
SMCC Soccer Updates: Lady Seawolves edged in 2OT Thriller
By Sam Coombs, Communications & New Media The SMCC girl’s soccer team showcased their talent on Saturday, September 13th in a home YSCC match against the Clippers of University of Maine Machias. This […]
Are You Ready For Some FOOTBALL?
By Carlin Whitehouse Statistically speaking, you probably are. The NFL is an absolute juggernaut in the entertainment industry, drawing 200 million unique TV viewers each regular season and averaging 20,000 more fans […]
Let’s Rethink This: Careless Tragedy at SMCC
By Garrick Hoffman, garrickchoffman@smccme.edu Earlier this month a vehicle struck a dog belonging to an SMCC student. The driver of the vehicle continued to drive away as the dog died before her. The […]
Class, Race, and Poverty: Why the Michael Brown Case is About More Than Wrongful Death
Teddy Burrage FERGUSON, MO – On August 9, 2014, Michael Brown, 18, was shot and killed by a police officer in his hometown of Ferguson, Missouri. The black teenager was unarmed and […]
How Politics Affect SMCC An Introduction To Politics of The World
By Ian Ziller Hi, my name is Ian Ziller. I am a student at SMCC and I am writing this column to the SMCC community. I intend to go over the politics […]
A Glimpse Inside
Garrick Hoffman, garrickchoffman@smccme.edu As we ease into a new season – in which the leaves paint the landscapes with an autumn palette, a chill sweeps in with a cozy embrace, and we find […]
The Roommate Agreement
By Rebecca Cosgrove, Liberal Studies major, Education concentration One of the biggest transitions I and many other students have to deal with when starting college, is living in a dorm with a roommate. […]
Portland’s First Friday
Here, Congress Street is closed to traffic for Portland’s First Friday Art Walk in June of this year. The monthly cultural event regularly attracts more than 3,000 people. The Beacon’s WordPress is […]
Dining Out On A Students Budget: Flatbreads
By Dining Dierdree 72 Commercial St #5, Portland, ME 04101 (207) 772-8777 On a rainy dark and cold night all you can think about when you are out in the cold is […]
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