One of the many things that makes Blue Mountain College feel like home for its students is the beauty of the campus itself. The towering trees that shade the sidewalks, the flowers and greenery that nest in every corner, and the lush sunlit expanse of the green all contribute to the unique atmosphere of Blue Mountain. That being said, no garden grows itself. This article is dedicated to the ones who make Blue Mountain green. This past week they’ve been busier than ever, cart

Summer break is fast approaching, but with it comes the looming threat of final exams. Spirits are low and tempers are high for many students, whether they are facing comprehensive exams, term papers, or even just multiple choice tests for low level courses. Stress tends to get a bad rap, especially in the college setting. It’s stress that makes you tired, makes you snap at your friends, and makes you perform badly on that quiz. There are several websites you can find with ti

Pop Culture has birthed a new, all consuming trend. It influences thoughts and captures imaginations. It’s not a song, a movie, or a fashion accessory. It is the Meme. It seems that memes are everywhere nowadays; they appear most obviously on social media sites such as facebook, instagram and tumblr. Some memes, like the grumpy cat, have soared in popularity until they can be found on t-shirts, coffee mugs, and posters. Others have entered mainstream dialogue as popular catch

As many of you may know, in past years the Blue Mountain College newspaper has been known as the BMSeer, a casual but clever phonetic pun. With the revamping of the paper, however, comes a new moniker: the BMC Beacon. This name was inspired by a line from our Alma Mater, the first stanza of which reads: “Long ago a man of vision, strong in right, / Kindled from the fiber of his soul a light. / Many hands have fanned its flame and fed its blaze, / ‘Til today it sends afar its

On Tuesday, April the 18th, students who placed first in their category in the Mountain Breeze competition will be reading their works aloud. The event will take place in the Student Union Building at 3:30. Every student on campus is invited to experience the creativity, ingenuity, and hard work that went into these pieces. Friends and family of the presenters will also be welcome at this event. We encourage all students to attend and support the arts on the Blue Mountain ca