Sigma Alpha Epsilon returns to campus
Rylee Kirk, Lead Writer and Advertising Manager
September 11, 2018
Filed under Campus, Greek Life, News
The Mercer University chapter of Sigma Alpha Epsilon (SAE) has returned to campus this semester after being removed from campus in 2016 due to alcohol violations in three consecutive semesters. “Basically we had a group of seniors that graduated in the spring of 2017 who knew we were on social probat...
New certificate program on Applied Social Justice to be offered this spring
September 11, 2018
Filed under Campus, News, Showcase
Mercer students major in changing the world. While it’s a popular catchphrase on many of the signs across campus, here’s the real question: how do you change the world? That answer can be found in one of Mercer’s new certificate programs: applied social justice. Proposed by Natalie Bourdon to the...
Mercer’s Center for Career and Professional Development platform transition
Addison Robinson, Graphic Design Editor
September 10, 2018
Many students struggle to decide exactly what they want to do after college. This year, Mercer’s Center for Career and Professional Development (CCPD) will connect students and alumni with Handshake, a job recruitment platform allowing users to seek out jobs and internship opportunities as well as view u...
Student Government Association reveals new Freshman Senators
September 6, 2018
Filed under Campus, News, Student Government
The 2018-2019 Freshman Senator election had a high number of voter turnout and results were close. This year’s elected senators are Savannah Lacey (112), Morgan Prosser (106), Zariah Patterson (106), Sheridan King (105), and Harrison Ivine (104). Applications for the student correspondent committee will open s...
New executive director of TRIO and minority affairs looks to expand services for students in need
Emily Rose Thorne, News Editor
September 2, 2018
The interim executive director of Mercer University’s TRIO programs and minority affairs has officially assumed the position. Tracy Artis will now lead the five services that exist under the TRIO umbrella. TRIO refers to federally-funded services that focus on the retention of and continued assistance for t...
Mercer has been named a Peace Corps Prep school. Here’s how students can get involved in the program
Marianna Bacallao, Layout Editor
August 23, 2018
Mercer University has been chosen as a Peace Corps Prep site, making it the first private institution in Georgia to participate in the program. The Peace Corps is a post-graduate volunteer program funded by the United States government. Volunteers aid foreign countries in their area of expertise and are gi...
SoCon voting competition returns to campus
Rylee Kirk, Advertising Manager and Lead News Writer
August 20, 2018
With midterm elections quickly approaching, the Southern Conference (SoCon) voting competition returns to Mercer University’s campus. The SoCon competition focuses on registering students to vote in national elections. SoCon is a collegiate sports conference focused on “facilitating intercollegiate ...
Greek life at Mercer renamed to promote inclusivity
Emily Rose Thorne, News Editor
August 16, 2018
Filed under Campus, Greek Life, News
Starting this fall, Mercer University will now use the label Fraternity and Sorority Programs (FSP) instead of “Greek life” to refer to its 12 fraternities and 8 sororities. The name change comes during a national push for Greek-letter organizations to adopt more inclusive policies. These organization...
What You Missed in Macon this Summer
Emily Rose Thorne, News Editor
August 14, 2018
Filed under Campus, City, News, Showcase, State
The Macon Bacon played (and won) their first home game The new collegiate summer baseball team -- which includes Mercer University students Brandon Michie, Ben Brock, Sean McDermott and Alex Crotty -- played their first home game at the sold-out, recently renovated Luther Williams Field in June. They de...
Mercer club educates many about sex trafficking
Aliyah Dorsey, Staff Writer
April 27, 2018
Filed under Campus, News, Organization Spotlight
Traffick Jam, originally a requirement of the Community Service Learning class, is a program that advocates for the end of sex trafficking and educates others on the issue. The organization was formed after several students from the course wanted to continue their efforts to end sex traffickin...
Mercer and Macon communities respond to Bearstock 2018
Emily Rose Thorne, Lead Writer
April 24, 2018
Filed under Campus, City, News, Showcase
Mercer students and Macon community members had varied reactions to the issues that arose during this year’s Bearstock, such as the cancellation of the outdoor portion. The daytime concert, which is free and open to the public, was previously scheduled for April 7 in Tattnall Square Park from 1 to...
GoFundMe for Campus Cat Chrissy
Julianna Tollett, Staff Writer
April 20, 2018
Mercerians may have spotted a particularly friendly cat walking around campus recently. He is an orange tabby and his name is Chrissy. The cat, who is a couple of months old, loves to roam around the Greek side of campus and is particularly fond of the Phi Mu house. Originally thought to be a female, Chrissy...
