Bear Bites: Medi’s Mediterranean Fusion
October 8, 2018
When I think of food in Middle Georgia, I think about burgers and peach cobbler, not shawarma and baklava. Nonetheless, there is a relatively new restaurant in North Macon that brings a variety of Mediterranean foods as a change from typical American fare. Medi’s Mediterranean Fusion, self-describe...
Moody Musings: Fighting the academic plague
Jayla Moody, Managing Editor
October 8, 2018
I had an energy shortage this past week. I lacked inspiration and I felt like I was moving much slower than usual in everything I was doing. I even struggled with deciding how I wanted to share some form of encouragement and inspiration for my column. Then I remembered, it’s almost that time of the ...
Five Ways to Prevent the Common Cold
September 28, 2018
Fall is known for its warm colors, and the promise of pumpkin flavored everything. However, this chilly season can leave us all vulnerable to colds. So, to help you enjoy this season here are five preventative measures to fight the common cold 1. Hydrate Yourself! This seems obvious, but as a busy college st...
How to save money in college
Adelia Henderson, Copy Editor
September 28, 2018
Going to college to receive a degree is arguably a great decision, but unfortunately, it comes at a price. While tuition is increasingly expensive, you don’t necessarily have to play into the stereotype of a broke college student. Here are some tips to save money in college. Budget While bei...
Heartdrive: Do Sheet Masks Really Work?
Blossom Onunekwu, Staff Writer
September 22, 2018
If you know anything about the internet and skincare, you might have caught wind of the sheet mask fad. You’ve probably stumbled upon the #selfcaresunday hashtag with men and women looking like mummies or have witnessed your favorite grocery store stocking up on sheet masks. The latest self...
Moody Musings: What’s so important about resilience?
Jayla Moody, Managing Editor
September 20, 2018
I often think about the first test I took in college. I studied for weeks in advance. I made notecards, I changed my study locations, I took breaks, ate healthy snacks and even went to office hours to confirm what I was studying was correct. I did everything they tell you to do in your UNV 101 class...
Six Ways to Volunteer This Fall
September 20, 2018
As the semester begins it is a good idea to think about how you can be more involved in the Macon community. There are so many good ways to help those in need and they are available to every person of many unique capacities. Mercer, in particular, has a culture of reaching out to better the community aro...
Fall events to attend in Macon
Adelia Henderson, Copy Editor
September 20, 2018
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
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
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
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
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...