Opinion: While delayed recruitment frustrates upperclassmen, this first-year finds many benefits
Emily Rose Thorne, Contributing Writer
September 26, 2017
When I was applying to schools, my college counselor asked me how much Greek Life mattered to me in a potential university. I laughed and said it didn't matter to me at all. She smiled and replied, "Yeah, I can tell you aren't a sorority girl." Fast forward to Aug. 14, Opportunity Scholars move-in day. I onl...
Opinion: Why delayed recruitment isn’t a good thing
Grace Korta, Greek Woman
August 31, 2017
In case you haven’t already heard, the Greek recruitment process is working a little differently this year than in year’s past. Instead of being the first week of classes, it has been pushed back to the fourth week of the academic year, September 10 -15 for the sororities in the National Panhellenic Con...
Mercer Traditions: What every student, faculty, and staff should know for Fall 2017
Douglas Pearson, Vice President and Dean of Students
August 20, 2017
For those of you who are new to Mercer, I think you will find that you have selected an exceptional institution of higher education, one that is rich in heritage and tradition. Surprisingly, though, many folks—including some who have been associated with Mercer for a long time—are not fully aware of the great commemorative events that take place here each year.
A reflection of my awful ‘Taste the World’ experience
Miranda Stephen, Contributing Writer
May 1, 2017
We can no longer sit back and simply discuss cultural sensitivity, write research papers, partake in protests and marches, or show solidarity on social media for such topics. We need to actually demonstrate, apply and adopt the values of Mercer’s mission and standards.
What makes diversity so important and why is it worth voting for?
Kyle Mullins, Staff Writer
April 11, 2017
If you plan on voting for an SGA ticket that promises diversity on its platform, it is important to not to just vote for diversity because it has a positive connotation and it sounds good.
QEP: Does our research reach out?
Alayna Williams, Contributing Writer
April 8, 2017
Mercerians don’t live in a vacuum, and we can’t do research in one either.
Priority registration is not necessary
Vanessa Alva, Staff Writer
April 8, 2017
"Even students that receive priority have trouble registering for the classes they want because there are so many people that receive priority registration."
A Response to “Star Struck”
Jabril Edmondson, Staff Writer
April 8, 2017
Instead of looking to these celebrities to be role models or model citizens, I look at them as people. Any person that has committed a crime, I look at celebrities with the same likeness. I, as an individual, do not condone the actions of any celebrity, nor would me choosing not to listen to their music or watch their movies lead to them becoming a better person.
RUF students spend spring break at orphanage in Mexico
Madilyn Harrell, Contributing Writer
April 5, 2017
Fifteen Mercer students and four adult supervisors went to Casa Hogar del Niño de Alculpoca, an orphanage that is housed in Acapulco.
Star Struck
Vanessa Alva, Staff Writer
March 23, 2017
So there’s this one celebrity you really like, and they’re basically your idol. You follow them on all social media pages, you listen to their music as soon as it comes out, you “like” all their Instagram pictures, etc. There’s only one problem, they recently were in the spotlight for doing...
What you need to know about House Bill 51
Emily Thompson, Contributing Writer
March 22, 2017
"House Bill 51 is a very dangerous piece of legislation. It may have been created with good intentions. However, it has devolved into a bill that protects dangerous people and abuses, or at the least, doesn’t protect our most vulnerable."
For the Kids
Pornchai Chantha, MU Miracle Executive Director
March 21, 2017
"Imagine telling yourself that you would one day be able to save the world—only if the world saved you first."