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 […]
From Behind the Curtain
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 […]
SMCC Culinary Arts teams with WEX. INC to create a Community!
By Dierdree Glassford This past week two students in the SMCC Culinary Arts program were given a learning opportunity that was one for the books. For the past year or so […]
Campus Clubs Working for the College Community
By: Erik Squire There’s a fantastic group called the Green Building and Sustainability Club (GBSC) here on campus. The members are working to build hoop houses, which are miniature type greenhouses that […]
The SMCC Beacon 