Fall events to attend in Macon
Adelia Henderson, Copy Editor
September 20, 2018
Filed under Lifestyle
Temperatures are (slightly) cooler, the days are getting shorter and leaves are beginning to change colors - happy fall, y’all! Fall is a favorite time of year for many, as it means corn fields, pumpkin spice and treasured holidays like Halloween. To get into the autumn spirit, here are five local eve...
Bear Bites: Cathedral Coffee
Will Darragh, Staff Writer
September 12, 2018
Filed under Bear Bites, Lifestyle
With the recent grand opening of Z-Beans Coffee, which is only a walk across campus, Mercer coffee lovers have had plenty to be excited about. All of this excitement over Z-Beans overshadowed the opening of another coffee shop, which although is farther away, should still be worthy of serious atte...
Five Rules for Football Season
Aliyah Dorsey, Lead Writer
September 12, 2018
Filed under Lifestyle
Football season is a great time to get together with friends and cheer for your favorite team. However, planning the perfect watch party can be stressful and can take a lot of work. So here are five things to remember when throwing a rocking football watch party. 1. Location When thinking of a place to have a...
Fall Fashion: Macon Edition
Aliyah Dorsey, Lead News Writer
September 8, 2018
Filed under Lifestyle
Fall is coming up soon and that means it is time for pumpkin spice lattes and fall fashions. However, Macon weather can change from day to day and what may seem to be a chilly morning quickly turns into a sweltering afternoon. Here are some guidelines to follow when dressing for fall in Macon. Layers ...
5 Tips for Dorm Room Organization
Aliyah Dorsey, Lead News Writer
September 6, 2018
Filed under Lifestyle
Dorm rooms can be the ultimate canvas for a student’s creative outlet. However, these small spaces also need to be functional enough to handle everyday student life. The key to mixing style and purpose is utilizing proper organizational skills that will make your space feel like home. 1. Think Ve...
Bear Bites: I Ate All Fifteen Burgers in Macon Burger Week
September 4, 2018
Filed under Bear Bites, Lifestyle, Uncategorized
Macon Burger Week was an event that brought people out to local restaurants by offering specialty burgers for only $5. Fifteen different restaurants participated in the event, so there were 15 different burgers to try. I ate all 15 of the burgers in one week. It was a difficult challenge, but I was...
How to Party in College the Smart Way
September 3, 2018
Filed under Health and Wellness, Lifestyle
If you’re anything like me, you like to have fun. I come from a background of strict parenting and studying 24-7. So when I came to Mercer in 2015, freed from my parents’ leash, I was on the hunt for freedom. And freedom was ringing all weekend long at these college parties. College parties...
Moody Musings: Creating good habits that will make every day a good day
Jayla Moody, Managing Editor
September 3, 2018
Filed under Lifestyle, Moody Musings
Our habits can make or break our days and lives, but we have the choice to make them good or bad. In college, getting into a position where you’ve accumulated more bad habits than you came here with can have a negative impact on your experience. Procrastinating is one bad habit we may all have in common. If w...
How to start the semester off strong
Adelia Henderson, Copy Editor
September 2, 2018
Filed under Lifestyle
Ready or not, the beginning of fall semester is here! By now you’ve (hopefully) figured out where your classes are located, ordered your textbooks and are working on fixing your sleeping schedule. While the first week of classes may seem easy, it’s never too early to prepare yourself for what the...
Five things I wish I knew before starting college
Adelia Henderson, Copy Editor
August 24, 2018
Filed under Health and Wellness, Lifestyle
Congratulations! You graduated high school and are preparing to begin the journey that is college. Knowing you’re about to leave home and experience something completely new can be daunting. While the internet is full of tips and tricks to make the collegiate experience easier, those articles ar...
How to fight homesickness this fall
Aliyah Dorsey, Lead Lifestyle and Opinions Writer
August 21, 2018
Filed under Health and Wellness, Lifestyle
As the semester begins it is easy to also begin to miss your homelife. Being away and out of your usual surroundings can be frightening and uncomfortable for many people. You are experiencing homesickness. What is important to remember about homesickness is that everyone has it at one point during coll...
Moody Musings: Being undeniably yourself
Jayla Moody, Managing Editor
August 19, 2018
Filed under Lifestyle, Moody Musings
I’ve written a couple of back-to-school articles that were designed to provide insight and advice, but I struggled to settle on what to share with readers this year. It’s year four, and while I am full of excitement about the finish line, I can't help but think back on what really heightened my ex...