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.”
Football concert series: Mercer’s bold new plan to increase football game attendance
Conner Hendricks, Contributing Writer
September 27, 2019
Partnering with the Ford Motor Company, Mercer Athletics announced that the university would hold a concert on Black Field before every home game. The series will feature well-known local talents.
Prepare for the Mercer Madness
Sophie Peel, Staff Writer
October 15, 2015
Bears’ basketball is just around the corner. Mercer Madness, beginning Oct. 16, will serve as a preview. The men’s and women’s teams will take the floor in exhibition match ups. The event, now in its second year, serves to bring together fans and players. Since the Bears’ upset over D...
Duke capture fifth National Championship in their "One Shining Moment"
April 21, 2015
March Madness is over after weeks of fast paced action, poor officiating and enough upsets to last a lifetime. One team triumphed above the rest as the "One Shining Moment" tournament theme song blared out in Indianapolis. The Final Four had plenty of surprises and upsets for just three games. No....