A blue wave has just hit Southern Maine Community College, or so it would seem. Throughout the United States of America, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump have engaged in a fierce competition […]
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. […]
Opposing Perceptions of Middle East Conflict Onstage in Portland
A local demonstration drew attention to the unfolding tragedy in and around Gaza and tested perceptions of what constitutes legitimate means of resistance and self-protection for nation states
Portland Mayoral Candidates Debate Solutions to Tackle Homelessness Crisis
Five candidates for Mayor of Portland convened Tuesday, September 26th, for the first televised debate ahead of the upcoming ranked-choice election in November, with the hot-button issue of homelessness taking center stage. […]
Quadruple Homicide Shakes Bowdoin
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 […]
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.