By A.S. Kinsman It’s been an amazing year in the world of journalism for me. Encouraged by Chuck Ott, the Faculty Adviser for The Beacon, I decided to take up the proverbial […]
The Last Goodbye
On Accountability and Resolution…
By D.M. Smith In a recent blog post, President Cantor talked about taking accountability asking, to whom and to what must we be accountable? He listed several entities, including us. I’ve also been […]
From Behind the Curtain
By Jason Glynn Well boys and girls, ladies and gents, professors and adjuncts, the moment we’ve all been waiting for has arrived. In your hands you are holding something special. You are […]
Literacy & Liberation
By Garrick Hoffman John Locke, an English philosopher and physician of the 17th century, once was quoted, Reading furnishes the mind only with materials of knowledge; it is thinking that makes what […]
Letter to the Editor
In the last issue of The Beacon there was a tactless and very disparaging “Letter to the Editor,” that was written by a self-proclaimed ‘smart student.’ It was a clearly petulant person […]
Ever Wanted to Learn How to Dance Salsa
By: Erik Squire If you ever wanted to grab your dancing shoes and have an awesome night, but didn’t because you’re a horrible dancer, then you’re in luck. April 23, Portland Maine […]
Celebrating the Civil Rights Act: Does Racism Still Exist in America?
By Teddy Burrage Earlier this month on April 10th, President Barack Obama with three of his predecessors celebrated the 50th Anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, paying tribute to Lyndon […]
Sports Reports:
Softball and Baseball Recap, April 14 to April 27 The softball and baseball teams here at Southern Maine Community College have had a busy spring with many games, often playing double-headers. For […]
Today in Sports History: April 29th 2007.
New England Patriots Trade for Randy Moss. By Sam Coombs April 29th 2007 was a big day for the New England Patriots organization and their pursuit of another Super Bowl title. It […]
Enactus in Action: Leafy Greens
By Torrey Proctor, Vice President The 2014 SMCC Enactus crew has successfully built a high-tech indoor grow room in the basement of the Culinary Arts building. We have two of the highest […]
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