SGA approves six new clubs and discusses updated printing system
Kylie Brown, Contributing Writer
September 26, 2019
Mercer’s Student Government Association met Sept. 9 for the newest members’ first time to discuss plans for this fall.
Study shows student debt and loan trends at Mercer University
Sterling Neill and Phoebe Monsour
September 25, 2019
A study aims to show how student loan debt has changed over the past decade. The study focuses on the percent change of graduates with student loan debt, the change of the average student debt per borrower and how the percent change of debt changes on average per borrower.
Mercer sorority members petition to change delayed recruitment guidelines
Emily Rose Thorne, Digital Editor
September 18, 2019
Two years after Mercer’s Greek-letter organizations switched to a delayed recruitment policy, nearly 140 women in Panhellenic chapters have signed a petition to reverse the decision. Savannah Lackey is a sister of Alpha Delta Pi, a global health studies major and a sophomore senator in the Student Government Association. She created the petition prior to the 2019 recruitment period. “Mercer started delayed recruitment two years ago in hopes that it would bring a positive change,” Lackey wrote in the petition. “As women have been through this process, it ha...
Making a lasting impact: Mercerians in the Peace Corps and Fulbright
Natalie Yaeger, Lead News Writer
September 12, 2019
The Cluster checks in with recent alumni performing service across the globe, from a Peace Corps volunteer in Ethiopia to a Fulbright scholar in the Czech Republic.
Pro-Bono Mercer Law program set to begin its thirteenth year
Zaira Khan, Contributing Writer
September 10, 2019
The clinic, since its conception in 2006, has assisted with over 90 cases in Georgia and won over half of them. The clinic is the only one of its kind in the state.
New space provides more opportunities for Access and Accommodations
Mary Helene Hall, Contributing Writer
September 10, 2019
Besides a change in physical location, the Office of Access and Accommodations will implement several updates for the 2019-2020 school year.
Mercer-grown coffee shop celebrates one-year anniversary
McKenna Kaufman, Contributing Writer
September 10, 2019
The past, present and future of the Mercer Village staple, according to its co-founders.
“All for One, and One for All”: Mercer and the United Way’s latest campaign to make a difference
Natalie Yaeger, Lead News Writer
September 10, 2019
Mercer University and the United Way have developed a campaign focused on fighting for health, education and economic stability for all.
Here’s what you missed in Macon this summer
Marianna Bacallao, Editor-in-Chief
August 15, 2019
This summer, Macon joined several nationwide movements and welcomed a new business on Pio Nono Avenue. Here's what you missed while you were away.
Mercer announces new beer garden
Marianna Bacallao, Editor-in-Chief
August 14, 2019
Mercer University Athletics will be partnering with the Macon Beer Company to host a “bear” garden during football games. The garden will be located on Black Field, next to Five Star Stadium.
Student government gears up for the year ahead
Elizabeth Tammi, News Editor
August 14, 2019
Vice President Michaela Jones and President Adam Penland of the Student Government Association (SGA) plan to strengthen mental health services and improve communication between the student body and SGA.
New for iPhone and Apple Watch: The Bear Card
Emily Rose Thorne, Digital Editor
August 14, 2019
Students and faculty at Mercer University can ditch their plastic IDs, known as Bear Cards, for a digital version this year — if they have an Apple device, that is.