Consuming the news and keeping yourself up to date on current events is one of the most vital things anyone can do. Being an informed citizen helps you in making the best […]
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Nuclear Fusion Achieved
This comes as a major breakthrough as it means that a clean and unlimited source of energy is now within reach in the near future
The Relaunch of Twitter Blue
Twitter has been shrouded in controversy, especially around the Twitter Blue service. Twitter has announced that it will resume the Twitter Blue service as of Monday, December 13th. The service will remain […]
(Opinion) Cyber Security and the Privilege of Privacy
If you use social media, you undoubtedly find yourself wasting away hours of your life looped into endless streams of content. The algorithms are ever evolving to keep you hooked on a steady flow of content tailored to your interests.
The Collapse of FTX
FTX is, or rather was, one of the largest crypto currency exchanges A cryptocurrency exchange is a marketplace where people can buy, sell, and trade cryptocurrencies such as BitCoin and Etherium. For […]
(Opinion) The Deliberate Attacks on U.S. Power Stations
The attacks on the power stations are connected to Right Wing extremism and could be a precursor to more attacks on America’s infrastructure.
Meta Threatens to Remove US News From Facebook
A new law aimed at helping smaller news organizations is currently in the works in the United States. The Journalism Competition and Preservation Act would make it easier for these smaller outlets […]
De-Stress During Finals
It may be hard to believe, but the fall semester is already coming to a close. That also means that finals week is coming up. This is one of the most stressful […]
Art Show Showcases Students’ Work
Written by Jessica Spoto SMCC’s Art Department will be hosting a Student Art Show on Sunday, December 11th from 1pm – 4pm in the Art Studio on the South Portland Campus. Students […]
(Opinion) Domestic Terrorism and the Media’s Dangerous Rhetoric
Over the weekend, domestic terrorists attacked two power stations in Moore County North Carolina. The attacks left 45,000 people and an entire county without power due to suspected extremist ideology.
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