This November, Mainers will go to the polls to decide who will lead their cities and whether to institute a red flag law. The question asks Mainers, “Do you want to allow […]
Maine Voters to Decide on Red Flag Law This November
Reproductive Rights Take Center Stage at Gwen Walz Rally in Portland
Chants of “We’re not going back” echoed over Thompson’s Point Friday afternoon as Gwen Walz, wife of Democratic Vice President Nominee Tim Walz, was joined by Governor Janet Mills at a rally. […]
Free Community College: Is It Here To Stay?
The fate of free community college in Maine is uncertain. Advocates for the program are currently fighting hard to make it permanent. When Maine announced the free community college program in 2022, […]
An Interview with Julia Gagnon
In its 22nd season, American Idol’s seven finalist contenders included Julia Gagnon — a fellow Mainer and USM student. In her final performance, Julia would deliver a stunning rendition of Set Fire […]
Closing out National Poetry Month with SMCC
April is National Poetry Month. The English department on the SMCC South Portland campus hosted their annual poetry reading and open mic at the chapel. Every Tuesday from 12:30 to 1:30pm, staff, […]
Fit Check Club: The Club for Every Fashion Lover
By Exaucee Badose SMCC has always had a big number of clubs to allow every student to thrive academically and explore their passions. The newest addition to this pool is called the […]
National Poetry Month Spotlight: SMCC Poets!
In case you haven’t heard, April is National Poetry Month! For each week of the month, The Beacon will be highlighting original poetry by both staff members and students here on campus. […]
A Community Grieves, Heals Together.
On Wednesday, October 25th, terrorist Robert Card opened fire on Schemengees Bar and Sparetime Recreation in Lewiston. It was the 10th deadliest mass shooting in US history, and the deadliest in Maine’s […]
(Opinion) The World Cup is Built on Bribes and Slavery
Ironically and unsurprisingly, the games played to bring the world together are played in a country full of human rights abuses.
Ticketmaster Controversy Creates Mayhem For Taylor Swift Fans
Taylor Swift continues to shatter records not only with her most recent album release, but now with ticket sales as well. Swift, who released her newest album ‘Midnights’ on October 21, 2022 […]
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