How to Celebrate Galentine’s Day
Madilyn Harrell, Contributing Writer
February 9, 2018
Filed under Lifestyle
Galentine’s Day, which falls on the day before Valentine’s Day, all started in a 2010 episode of “Parks and Recreation.” This holiday was made famous by Leslie Knope, the star character of the show. In the episode, also entitled Galentine’s Day, Knope describes the day as, “the best day of ...
10 Most Romantic Restaurants in Macon for Valentine’s Day
Lindsey Farni, Contributing Writer
February 9, 2018
Filed under Lifestyle, Showcase
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, it can be very stressful trying to make the perfect reservation. There are so many options, and it can be overwhelming trying to narrow down which restaurants have the best reviews and the most reasonable prices. So to make your Valentine’s Day planning...
How to get better grades without studying
Blossom Onunekwu, Staff Writer
February 5, 2018
Filed under Lifestyle
I’m sure you’ve heard the phrase “work smarter, not harder.” But if you’ve studied for hours on tests, only to get an F, you probably aren’t. The truth is, there are multiple evidence-based practices you can use to improve your memory, concentration and encoding skills to help your gr...
How to dress for the winter in Macon
Jabril Edmondson, Staff Writer
January 30, 2018
Filed under Lifestyle
After years of debating whether or not I would like to live in a predominately cold climate, it’s official; I want nothing to do with the cold. For the past few years, Georgia has barely experienced what could be classified as cold weather, so I started to forget what it even feels like to be cold. ...
Moody Musings: Sustaining productive energy
Jayla Moody, Arts and Entertainment Editor
January 29, 2018
Filed under Lifestyle, Moody Musings
We have made it to a brand new year and a brand new semester. Regardless of how consistent people are with claiming the new year to be their year or the year that completely transforms them, their proclamation could, in fact, be true. This could be the year for you too. Whether this is the year tha...
How to stick to your fitness goals in 2018
Thais Ackerman, Staff Writer
January 27, 2018
Filed under Health and Wellness, Lifestyle, Showcase
The new year is here, and there is no better way to reinvent yourself for 2018 than to strive to get fit and healthy. Unfortunately, New Year’s resolutions do not often last. According to Statistic Brain, in Jan. 2017, only 9.2% of Americans felt they were successful in achieving their new year goals. After the end of an exciting holida...
Bear Bites: Oliver’s Corner Bistro
Will Darragh, Staff Writer
January 7, 2018
Filed under Bear Bites, Lifestyle, Showcase
In a bittersweet moment for Macon restaurant goers, the long-awaited return of Ginger Stir Fry was cut short by the restaurant being bought out by new owners. Ginger is officially closed, and taking its place is Oliver’s Corner Bistro. In the heart of downtown, the same avenue with established favor...
Four signs you’re in a quarter-life crisis and what to do about it
Blossom Onunekwu, Staff Writer
January 7, 2018
Filed under Health and Wellness, Lifestyle
You’ve probably never heard of a quarter-life crisis. Maybe a mid-life crisis, or a mid-semester crisis, but what struggles do we really face in the first quarter of our life? Good question: several. If you haven’t caught the drift, our 20s are defined as the most important first part of our lives. Most 2...
Why every undecided college student should take the Myers Briggs Personality Test
Hanna Oliveto, Contributing Writer
December 29, 2017
Filed under Lifestyle
“College is a time when you find yourself” - this is a phrase you have undoubtedly heard during your time at Mercer University. While once in awhile you may come across someone who has it all figured out, a large percentage of undergraduate students remain undecided or unsure of their major and th...
How to decorate for Christmas without getting fined by Res Life
Laurel Huster, Staff Writer
December 6, 2017
Filed under Lifestyle
It is officially the Christmas season, which means it is time to decorate! Since a good bit of the holiday season for students is spent away from home, you can decorate your room instead. A lot of Christmas decor is easy to make and affordable. These decorating ideas will make your dorm feel festive whi...
Exam Week Tips and Tricks
Laurel Huster, Lead Writer
December 5, 2017
Filed under Health and Wellness, Lifestyle
There are two dreaded words every college student hates to hear: finals week. At the beginning of December, no one wants to be studying and writing papers. All students can think about is being at home, drinking hot chocolate and watching Christmas movies. Here are a few tips and tricks that can hopefu...
Moody Musings: Know yourself, know your worth
Jayla Moody, Arts & Entertainment Editor
December 4, 2017
Filed under Lifestyle, Moody Musings
I’ve run into a lot of issues lately that have directly been a result of my lack of self-awareness. The outcomes could have easily been reversed if I had just known myself a little better and predicted how I would have reacted or felt. A lot of the times, we do know ourselves, but we let this knowle...
