Gun violence is an issue that plagues us nationwide. The sad reality is that we are all at risk, even here at SMCC. Less than three months into the new year, gun […]
The Psychological Effects of Gun Violence
Why Do You Teach?
Before the 2023 semester started, the teachers all got together for a convocation and one of the activities was to discuss why they wanted to be teachers. The Beacon decided to follow […]
Cold Case: Darien Richardson
As a college-aged female student at SMCC and a lover of true crime, I often think about the number of cases involving people in my demographic. The number of lives lost due […]
Ukraine Event Today
Transfer Fair: TODAY 11:00 – 1:30
Solar Power Growth in Maine
Solar power is the process in which solar panels absorb sunlight and turn it into electricity. With global warming impacting this planet day by day, a need for more clean energy sources […]
The Case of Pearl Bruns
By Lola Starr Warning: Talks of violence, blood, and murder. August 11, 1991, was considered a typical day for everyone in South Portland, Maine. However, inside a ranch-style home on Broadway in […]
Make Your own Kawaii Card
Many events on the SMCC campus help get students together and involved. One upcoming event called “make your own Kawaii card” will allow students to get together and create. It’s an artistic, […]
The Controversy Surrounding Sam Smith
Sam Smith is making quite an impact on social media in the first couple of months of the new year.
The Tidal Shift Award
The SMCC Beacon 