Opinion: Brock Turner’s prison sentence not simply the result of privilege
Cody Moran, Contributing Writer
September 20, 2016
Filed under Opinions
There is comfort in knowing that you are not defined wholly by your past, and that no matter what you have done before this moment, you are not restricted by those actions. While not unaffected by your actions, you are free to move forward and become the best version of yourself. However, this free...
The hype about Harambe explained
Marianna Bacallao, Contributing Writer
September 14, 2016
Filed under Opinions
Walking through the hallways of residence buildings, it’s impossible to miss the quick sketches of gorillas and the accompanying slogans, “Harambe didn’t deserve it” or “RIP Harambe 2k16.” Although he’s had bathroom stall graffiti, dry erase board murals, and trending hashtags devoted t...
Will Hillary Clinton continue her bounce in the polls?
Jordan Price, Contributing Writer
August 30, 2016
Filed under Opinions, Showcase
With a little over two months remaining before the Presidential election, 2016 has already proven to be nothing short of an unpredictable political whirlwind. At least, that’s been the case for the Republican Party, which has seen Donald Trump emerge victorious from a field of sixteen other gove...
Have recent changes to Greek recruitment been positive?
August 27, 2016
Filed under Greek Life, Opinions
This will be my second year going through recruitment as a member of a Greek organization. I have enjoyed every moment with my sisters — from being recruited to doing the recruiting. But over the last three years of my Greek life participation, recruitment has definitely changed. Since I was a fres...
20 great food stops in Macon
Nicholas Wooten, Editor-in-Chief
August 20, 2016
Filed under Lifestyle, Opinions
The best way to learn about a city is to sample its food. Cooking is like any other artform; the end product is just one you consume with your mouth rather than with your hands, your eyes or your ears. The methods of preparation and presentation are creative expressions influenced by time and place...
An open letter to the Dean of Students regarding sexual assault at Mercer
April 28, 2016
Filed under Opinions
Dean Pearson, My name is Robert Roach. I am a sophomore biology major and honors student trying to raise awareness of sexual assault on this campus. I attended the Q&A last night [Monday, April 18] with President Underwood and was the first person to bring up sexual assault when I asked him how...
In defense of fraternity men, a member of Alpha Tau Omega speaks out
Christopher Murdock, Contributing Writer
April 28, 2016
Filed under Opinions
A fraternity man. What thoughts come to mind when reading those words? Let me guess Total Frat Move, drinking, drugs, exclusivity — all of the above and more. Society makes it seem as if fraternities are only a realm for mischief but what they seem to hide from the masses are the positives of being a Gr...
Research that Reaches Out: The Youngblood Project
Hanin Menchew, Contributing Writer
March 31, 2016
Filed under Opinions, Uncategorized
As a senior English literature major, I am well aware that my field of study is not widely considered to be useful by many outside of the discipline. It would not surprise me if the English Literature department was well near the bottom of the list of candidates expected to tackle Mercer's “Research...
A Hollywood-sized Theft: Repetitive themes, endless sequels and countless reiterations
Nicholas Kirkpatrick, Contributing Writer
March 31, 2016
Filed under Opinions
Hollywood’s current trend of repetitive themes, endless sequels and seemingly countless reiterations of the same films poses a difficult quandary for the casual moviegoer as well as the serious critic. I, being among the former, see this problem with regard to entertainment value and the constant narrative...
Why Conservatives should ban Trump
Austin Paul, Contributing Writer
March 31, 2016
Filed under Opinions
Editor's Note: The following opinion was submitted by Mercer College of Republican Co-chair Austin Paul The rise of Donald Trump has left many conservatives with nowhere to turn. We have been forced to face the reality that a man with ideas many thought only existed on the fringes of the party co...
Tic-Tac-Tot
Bekah Fulton, Contributing Writer
February 18, 2016
Filed under Opinions
I may be the only student at Mercer who does not have a picture with Toby the Bear, and this is no accident. Confession: mascots kind of freak me out. This mild fear may potentially be rooted in a repressed childhood trauma but go ahead and add it to the long list of things I cannot explain about...
#OscarsSoWhite Sparks Social Media Feuds
Ireal James, Contributing Writer
February 10, 2016
Filed under Opinions
This year the Academy nominated all white actors for the Oscars. The decision — much like last year’s — has sparked a multitude of responses on social media with a plethora of hashtags, such as #OscarsSoWhite, #drama, #seriouslythough, #OscarsStillSoWhite. Some of the responders were celebrities. An...