Lately, 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue has been looking a bit lopsided. Like an airplane missing a wing, or a broken tooth in a perfect smile, the building maintains an awkward stance after President Trump tore the East […]
Here’s What Was Erased When the East Wing Was Ripped Down
Three Significant Discoveries From Jane Goodall
Image by Nicolas Richoffer On October 1, Jane Goodall passed away from natural causes. She was a very memorable person known for her love of chimpanzees. She was a firm believer that […]
New York Giants’ rookie sensation Cam Skattebo talks about career transition after injury
The New York Giant’s have had an interesting season so far to say the least, from rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart and perhaps most notably rookie halfback Cam Skattebo have impressive chemistry on […]
Resistance to Turning Point USA at SMCC
As of October 2nd, there has been an official Turning Point USA chapter here at Southern Maine Community College. The discourse around this issue began on September 25th when Pepper Blair Libby […]
Do People Still Listen to Full Albums?
Do you remember the first album that you listened to? Like the first full album, with each track feeling like something new. The lyrics feel like they’re speaking to you. You get […]
Lewiston Two Years Later
On Oct 25, the city of Lewiston, Maine, honored the second anniversary of the 2023 mass shooting that took the lives of 18 individuals. A memorial service was held on the Lewiston […]
A Wrap on Banned Book Week
Banned Book Week has come and gone this year, and from it, we’re reminded of new and classic titles banned over the years. This year has added thousands more to the list. Wondering […]
Two Shocking Questions From ‘The Question Trap’ on This American Life
In a new episode of This American Life, which aired on February 2, 2024, This American live the subject was all about questions. The guests, Tobin Low, Janelle Taylor, and Chris Benderev, […]
Buffalo Bills attempt to get around historical losing streak that has only occurred once over the past two decades.
If the Buffalo Bills manage to lose in week 8, they’ll make some pretty unfortunate history that no other NFL team wants to make. It’s safe to say that the month of […]
Behind the Sparkle: The Women Who Wore France’s Stolen Crown Jewels
For a week and a half, the world has been captivated by the daring Louvre heist that occurred on October 19 when four thieves broke into the Parisian museum and former royal […]
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