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...
In defense of fraternity men, a member of Alpha Tau Omega speaks out
Christopher Murdock, Contributing Writer
April 28, 2016
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...
After long debate, Campus Engagement Committee remains a part of SGA
Megan Rosinko, Staff Writer
April 14, 2016
After hours of deliberation spread across several different meetings, the motion to remove the Campus Engagement Committee from the Student Government Association failed Monday, April 11. The committee was introduced under the Harrison-Jolly administration after they received feedback during thei...
Suicide Awareness lecture coming soon
Emma Peel, Staff Writer
February 10, 2016
In September of 2000, Kevin Hines began hearing voices. Those voices tormented him day and night, telling him that he had to take his own life in order to end the torment and depression that accompanied living. So Hines heeded their call. He caught a bus to the Golden Gate Bridge, crying t...
Dear AWARE: real questions from real students
October 14, 2015
A.W.A.R.E. is a student group of peer educators under the Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) umbrella. CAPS is located behind MEP and provides free, confidential counseling to Mercer students. The office is open Monday-Friday, 8a.m.-5p.m. Feel free to call (478-301-2862) and schedule an appointment at ...
Quidditch flies onto Mercer’s campus
Sterling Neill, Staff Writer
September 24, 2015
Flying brooms might soon be a common sight on Mercer’s campus. “There are plans in the making for a Quidditch Club and Quidditch Team here at Mercer,” said Amy Tureen, current librarian and future administrative coach of the planned Quidditch group. “For 2015-2016, we will play with fr...
Lofts on College Hill offering new experiences for residents
Marin Guta, Digital Editor
September 9, 2015
Now that the construction is cleared away and the structures are complete, the Lofts at College Hill on Hardeman Avenue are focusing on building community through events to get residents more acquainted with downtown, the new living space, and each other. For example, on Aug. 25 the Lofts at College...
Construction disturbs convenient parking for Mercer Students
Sarah Pounds, News Editor
August 13, 2015
One day on campus and it’s already begun: the scramble for an empty spot. You may have noticed all of the construction with dread — that can’t be good for parking, right? Perhaps. But knowing where you’re supposed to park is half the battle. In the race for a space, wh...