Early on the morning of April 18, 2023, police responded to a report made by Lisa Shea. Shea, who was visiting Maine for Easter, had gone to the Eger’s house to retrieve […]
Quadruple Homicide Shakes Bowdoin
Biden’s Surprise Visit to Kyiv
While we sit peacefully in our classes, Ukrainian students, just like us, are under constant fear and threat of bombing. Save the Children reports that from the time Russia invaded Ukraine on […]
The Psychological Effects of Gun Violence
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 […]
(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.
(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.
(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.
(Opinion) Central Maine Problems
CMP and their parent companies have been siphoning money from Mainers through exorbitant costs for years
Critical Senate Battleground Headed to a Runoff Election
Key battleground state Georgia remains contested, with Raphael Warnock (D) winning 49.4% of the vote and Herschel Walker (R) winning 48.5% of the vote. Because neither candidate received a majority of the vote, Georgia requires the election to advance to a runoff.
(Opinion) Question D: It’s Complicated
This November, the Portland ballot will have fourteen referendums. One of the referendums is Question D, which would raise the minimum wage to $18 an hour for restaurant workers, but would get rid of the tip credit.
Election Day 2022
Election Day is underway across the nation as millions of voters head to the polls in what will be another historic election. To find out when, where, and how to vote today, go to vote.org/polling-place-locator before it is too late!
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