OPINION: Mercer is making a big mistake re-opening in the fall
Caitlyn Patton, Layout Editor
July 22, 2020
What happens when a university opens in a pandemic? Apparently, Mercer University plans to find out.
Breaking: Mercer announces COVID-19 response, majority of students plan to move online
Mary Helene Hall, Staff Reporter
March 13, 2020
In an email from President Bill Underwood, it was announced that students have a choice between in-person and online instruction.
Federal Judge, member of Mercer’s third integrated class selected to be Founders’ Day speaker
Lars Lonnroth, Contributing Writer
January 31, 2020
Sands attended Mercer for both his undergraduate and legal degrees,, graduating with a bachelor’s degree in 1971 and from Mercer Law School in 1974. During his undergraduate experience, Sands studied political science and music.
2020 vision: President Underwood reflects on his time at Mercer and plans for the new decade
Natalie Yaeger, Lead News Writer
January 29, 2020
Making more of these fond memories at Mercer and having students change the world is Underwood’s main goal looking into the new decade. “I want Mercer to keep doing more of what it is doing,” he said. “I want us to continue to do what we’re doing but even better. We have come so far in the level of student achievement that I hope to continue that. Mercer is Mercer because of its students. I can’t wait to see what all they accomplish.”
Former Georgia Governor Nathan Deal appointed Distinguished University Professor at Mercer
Samantha Homcy, Contributing Writer
November 5, 2019
Deal will not serve as a traditional professor. He will instead deliver a series of lectures every year open to the entire Mercer student body, according to President Bill Underwood.
Mercer Music at Capricorn to open with events in December
Serena Golden, Photography Editor
October 10, 2019
Once a recording spot for iconic groups such as the Allman Brothers Band and Wet Willie, the dilapidated Capricorn Records building saddened Macon’s rock fans for years. Now the studio will open for a second time this December.
‘Just as strong as it was before:’ Mercer’s Baptist Collegiate Ministries chapter continues after losing minister to budget cuts
Lisa Meskimen, Staff Writer
October 10, 2019
Due to budget cuts and restructuring in the Georgia Baptist Mission Board, BCM’s minister Chris Fuller was laid off in the spring of 2019. Now, the student organization is adjusting to the changes with the help of their leadership and volunteers.
PHOTOS: Roundabout opens in Macon
Emily Farlow
August 15, 2014
After months of construction and road closure, the roundabout at College and Oglethorpe streets opened Friday. Aug. 15. Community members attended a grand opening, where Macon-Bibb County Mayor Robert Reichert said the roundabout is the first on a public road in Macon. (PHOTOS BY EMILY FARLOW) ...