Controlling of Guns or Controlling of Human Rights
Sterling Neill, Staff Writer
October 29, 2015
Filed under Opinions
“There is a lot of talk now about metal detectors and gun control. Both are good things. But they are no more a solution than forks and spoons are a solution to world hunger,” said Anna Quindlen, influential journalist and writer. The controversial issue of gun control and gun rights has swept ...
Research that reaches out: More than white lab coats and test tubes
October 29, 2015
Filed under Opinions
It used to be that whenever I heard the word “research,” I immediately pictured white lab coats, chemical-filled test tubes, and solitary hours spent running diagnostics. I pictured lonely, tedious research. My freshman year I decided I would under no circumstances participate in research during my time...
What are students really paying for?
Blossom Onunekwu, Contributing Writer
October 15, 2015
Filed under Opinions
Taking my first steps into the next four years of college life, feelings of invigoration and disgust overcame me. I was finally out of my parents’ jurisdiction and into a new world of friendships and brand new experiences, like being in debt. Moving to college is like a double-edge sword where you w...
Anyone can take advantage of “Research that Reaches out”
Darby Rich, Contributing Writer
October 15, 2015
Filed under Opinions, Showcase
Opinion Piece: My Research that Reaches Out (And why you should do it, too) The prospect for Mercer’s “Research that Reaches Out” is ideally its title – implementing a research initiative that can lead to communal, national, and global improvement. Being a part of this plan, a plan that claims ...
Miss America Pageant is meaningful
Sterling Neill, Staff Writer
October 15, 2015
Filed under Opinions
As many Mercerians already know, this year’s Miss America is Betty Cantrell. A native of Warner Robins, Georgia, Cantrell attended Mercer University before leaving to pursue her dreams in the pageantry system. Through the years, there have been ongoing debates of whether the pageantry system ...
Baseball: America’s Past Time
October 15, 2015
Filed under Baseball, Opinions
Apple pie. The Star Spangled Banner. Baseball. Few other ideals define the American spirit better than those three traditions. Shoot, intermingle all three and you might as well call yourself a true American hero. But one of those American favorites has recently witnessed a dip in popularity. Can you...
The Dish on New Dining Options
Katie Atkinson, Contributing Writer
September 24, 2015
Filed under Cluster Editorial, Opinions, Showcase
After dealing with limited food choices for years, many returning students were happy to welcome the new on-campus dining options. While I may be among the population of those singing the restaurants’ praises, I believe there are still some issues that need to be addressed. Let me give you the dish. ...
A time of teasing: preseason football
Justin Baxley, Sports Editor
September 24, 2015
Filed under Cluster Editorial, Opinions
Preseason football is a time of teasing for the NFL fan. After, months of waiting, we the football fans, finally get to watch football again. These games do not count but serve as a chance for coaches to evaluate their teams. Now this may seem like a solid concept in a perfect world where football i...
The not-so-smart smartwatch trend, a disappointment
Faiz Aly, Contributing Writer
September 24, 2015
Filed under Cluster Editorial, Opinions, Tech, Uncategorized
When the iPhone was announced back in 2007, it was a revolutionary breakthrough in the mobile market. That momentum accelerated when the iPad was announced in 2010. It became the next big thing. Today, we have smartwatches, which are being considered the most personable device. Yet, after testing va...
Spotify vs Apple Music
Justin Baxley, Sports Editor
September 24, 2015
Filed under Cluster Editorial, Opinions
My freshman year of college I learned that a subscription to a music streaming service was almost as essential as buying books. It is what kept me going during the all-nighters and my long walks across the campus at 8 a.m. were much better with the newest music from Drake or Ryan Adams. I love music, an...
Parking Problems
Sterling Neill, Contributing Writer
September 15, 2015
Filed under Opinions
Beep! Beep! Here comes frustration again when trying to locate a parking spot on the Mercer University Macon campus. All Mercer students have gone through the frustrating and tiring task of trying to find a parking spot close to a building on campus. It is obvious that parking at Mercer on a weekda...
A Breakfast Fiasco
Sterling Neill, Contributing Writer
September 15, 2015
Filed under Opinions
The aroma of fresh chicken no longer fills the air in the mornings because the Chick-fil-A on campus has recently stopped serving breakfast. To some students this is a shock and a pain sent right to the stomach. Why would Chick-fil-A suddenly come to the conclusion that it was time to stop serving break...
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Which are you more likely to watch?
- Snapchat stories (75%, 33 Votes)
- Facebook live (20%, 9 Votes)
- Instagram stories (5%, 2 Votes)
Total Voters: 44
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