Clusterscopes: A beginner’s guide to tarot
Emily Rose Thorne, Digital Editor
October 10, 2019
Like asking someone their zodiac sign, reaching for a tarot deck when life gets confusing isn’t considered as strange as it once was. But what is the tarot, and how is it really used?
October 10 is World Mental Health Day. Where can Mercer students get help?
Emily Rose Thorne, Digital Editor
October 9, 2019
Less than half of college students who are suffering will seek treatment. But according to Emily Piassick, director of Counseling and Psychological Services at Mercer University, that number is increasing.
How do students feel about the digital Bear Card three months later?
Ian Henshaw, Staff Photographer
October 9, 2019
Associate Vice President for Auxiliary Services Ken Boyer said he hoped the new option would bring the community choice and convenience. Now that students have had the opportunity to try this new technology, some are left feeling disappointed.
Here’s why NEDA’s weight stigma awareness campaign matters
Mahima Sultan, Lifestyle & Opinion Editor
September 30, 2019
I talked to a Mercer junior about her experience with eating disorders and weight stigma. From around the ages of 14 to 18, she struggled with anorexia, which is characterized by restrictive eating behaviors and a fear of food.
Sweet tea, humidity and culture shock: What it’s like to be an international student at Mercer
Zoe Beasley, Contributing Writer
September 27, 2019
So why am I here? What is it like being that far from home? Or, as many like to ask: of all places, why are you in Macon?
My story with birth control
Serena Golden, Photography Editor
September 26, 2019
Although I came in feeling like a strong woman taking charge of her health, I immediately felt like a teenage girl being warned not to get pregnant. My doctor took me through a birth control tour unprompted, showing off an IUD like a brand new Mercedes. I said I would think about it.
One year, two countries: Bri Levin’s cultural exchange in Japan and Morocco
Aliyah Dorsey, Lead Lifestyle Writer
September 26, 2019
Levin found that living in two countries for the year meant adjusting to two different cultures. Here's what she learned from a year abroad.
How to stay fab on a budget in Macon
Aliyah Dorsey, Lead Lifestyle Writer
September 26, 2019
We all want to look our best, but being decked out in the hottest fashion trends can be expensive. You can look like a star without breaking your budget if you follow these five simple tips.
Mercer student starts Instagram business: JeweledbyAQ
Aliyah Dorsey, Lead Lifestyle Writer
September 10, 2019
Alexis Quarcoo, a junior accounting and marketing major, launched her own jewelry business this year, complete with an ambassadorship program.
How to avoid gaining the “Freshman Fifteen”
Aliyah Dorsey, Lead Lifestyle Writer
September 9, 2019
In the presence of a stressful academic life and thriving social life, it can be hard to make sure we’re doing everything we can to stay healthy. Here are five ways to avoid the freshman 15.
September is PCOS Awareness Month. Here’s what it’s like to get diagnosed
Emily Rose Thorne, Digital Editor
September 9, 2019
My doctor told me everything I needed to know, but she also told me that it’s common for people to misunderstand PCOS. I spoke to a surgeon who specializes in reproductive surgery about the ins and outs of PCOS.
Five summer fashion trends to try this year
Aliyah Dorsey, Lead Lifestyle & Opinion Writer
August 15, 2019
As the school year gets started, it’s the perfect time to switch up your style. Here's a look at what summer 2019 had to offer for fashion inspiration.