“Macon Peace”: Local organizations aim to decrease youth violence
Sterling Neill, Contributing Writer
September 28, 2019
Organizer and creator of the community organization LJ Malone said he believes that the citizens of Macon desperately need a new approach to handling violence. He got the idea to start this organization while advocating for music artists in the Macon area.
“All for One, and One for All”: Mercer and the United Way’s latest campaign to make a difference
Natalie Yaeger, Lead News Writer
September 10, 2019
Mercer University and the United Way have developed a campaign focused on fighting for health, education and economic stability for all.
What were the bears up to this summer?
Mahima Sultan, Lifestyle & Opinions Editor
August 14, 2019
Over the summer, the bears left the den for three months — but what exactly were they up to during this time?
Mercer freshman establishes new service club to help local students with learning differences
Zaira Khan, Contributing Writer
April 23, 2019
A new service organization, The Buddy Bunch, is coming to Mercer’s campus with a goal to serve local students with developmental disabilities.
First Service Saturday of the semester is on the horizon
Katie Atkinson, Contributing Writer
September 16, 2015
MerServe aims to heighten community involvement among students this year by hosting monthly Service Saturdays, which will place student volunteers in contact with local non-profits in need of aid.
NCNW is now at Mercer
February 17, 2015
The National Council of Negro Women is an organization focused on enabling and advocating for African-American women -- and now, they’re at Mercer. Jacqueline Zvandasara, a Women and Gender Studies major, recently saw that there aren’t a lot of organizations on campus that specifically focus on...
Mercer students join community in Celebrating MLK
January 29, 2015
In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s legacy and pursuit of unity, Mercer students spent their Monday off actively engaged with the Macon community at the 25th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast Celebration and following march to the Government Center. At the breakfast, Mercer students greeted...
Get involved in Macon with Service Saturdays
November 20, 2014
Change the world one Saturday at a time with the Center for Leadership and Volunteerism’s Service Saturdays. The center organizes the events to help the community by allowing students to volunteer. “I think it’s a good way to get involved with the community and let the community know that you c...
Sand volleyball girls go above and beyond
Emily Rochefort
August 12, 2014
While other students spent their summer working jobs or enjoying the beach, four members of the Mercer University Sand Volleyball team dedicated part of their summer to service. For the first month and a half of their summer vacation, these girls devoted their time and energy into helping others on two...
Service Scholars meet Carter on annual retreat
Brittani Howell
January 25, 2012
The Mercer Service Scholars spent their annual retreat in Americus, Ga., over the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday weekend. They spent the weekend furthering the organization’s relationship with the Fuller Center for Housing through service projects in Americus and at Koinonia Farms. On Sunday, the...
LEAP tops 5,000 volunteer hours
Garret McDowell
December 7, 2011
On November 19, the student organization called Local Engagement Against Poverty, better known as LEAP, jumped past 5,000 hours of service by the student body since its inception. When asked why he attends LEAP service days, sophomore Peer Advisor Kevin Jiles said “[LEAP] has been a great tool for Mercer st...
Mercer on Mission to offer new destinations, opportunities for all
Salim Ali
November 2, 2011
Ever dreamed of enjoying a beautiful sunset at Lake Atitlan while ordering your dinner in Spanish? How about getting to see the Table Mountain in Cape Town, South Africa? This summer students will have a chance at that and more. Mercer on Mission is hosting six trips to different corners of the world. Global...