Anyone who’s ever picked up a comic book, played a video game, or watched a sci-fi movie has heard of the grappling hook. It’s a gadget that allows the user to elevate […]
Realism of the Grappling Hook
Opinion: It’s time for Susan Collins to Act on Women’s Rights
Maine’s very own Senator Susan Collins has found herself in the middle of the debate surrounding the state of Roe v. Wade in America. Collins called police on Saturday night after seeing […]
Poem: Ode to Autumn
“Ode to Autumn” is a poem written by Daniel Nemitz in 2022 in response to his favorite season.
Is Fusion Power in our Future?
By Anthony GendronHave you ever plugged in your laptop or flipped on your room lights and wondered where that electricity comes from? There are many ways for us to get power. There […]
The Struggle to Find Affordable Housing in Southern Maine
Most young adult’s dream is to move out of their parents’ home and into their own. For most, that has begun with renting your first apartment. I first had the desire to […]
What About Tolerable Sequels?
When was the last time you watched or read a “decent” sequel? Perhaps you’ve never witnessed a glorious follow-up story, or are just avoiding them altogether… but what makes a sequel “good,” in general?
Typography
In simple terms, typography is the style or look of a typeface or a font(yes they are different). However, it goes much deeper than that. Typography serves many purposes, those can include […]
SMCC Students Share Opinions On Free Community College
Last week I wrote an article about how free community college will be offered to those impacted by the pandemic. Students who graduated high school between 2020 and 2023 can receive two […]
Back In The Saddle Again
After having been closed down for five years, Saddleback returned in late 2020 and this spring they completed their second consecutive year. It is far better than one could have hoped for. […]
Results Are In: People Still Believe Netflix’s Policies Are Unfair
After announcing new policies during the first few months of 2022, Netflix has lost over 200,000 subscribers, and are expected to lose more than a million by July. But subscribers are not happy with the newly-released updates regarding the future of the streaming giant.
The SMCC Beacon 