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.
Bear Card not working? The new digital Bear Card could be to blame
Chas Pridgen, Copy Editor
January 30, 2020
Students across campus have been noticing that their physical Bear Cards are no longer working. Associate Vice President for Auxiliary Services Ken Boyer said in an email to the Cluster that this change isn’t completely unexpected.
Goodbye Sauced! What’s next for this Mercer Village spot?
Conner Hendricks, Contributing Writer
January 30, 2020
The new restaurant will serve all of Sauced’s pizza recipes, but will likely have a more simplified menu.
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.”
Audio Story: What is Pharmabox, and where did it come from?
Mary Helene Hall, Staff Writer
January 29, 2020
The machine, which is located on the 24-hour floor, is a Pharmabox, and it contains items ranging from over-the-counter medications, sunscreen, batteries and vitamins, as well as sexual health, feminine hygiene, eye care and dental health products.
Fourteen Mercer Global Leader Scholars study abroad this semester
McKenna Kaufman, Contributing Writer
January 29, 2020
Mercer University awarded 14 students the new Global Leader Scholarship to aid them with their travel expenses as they study with Mercer affiliates around the world. This year’s scholars are traveling to countries including South Korea, Japan, Morocco, Sweden, Spain and the U.K.
Ocmulgee hosts Archaeology Ranger Program during Native American Heritage Month
Phoebe Monsour, Contributing Writer
November 25, 2019
The Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park is hosting an Archaeology Ranger Program from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Nov. 23. This free event will start at the Visitor Center with a presentation followed by a guided tour of the park led by Ranger Jim Branan.
Mercer student partners with Cultural and Educational Programs Abroad Foundation
Natalie Yaeger, Lead News Writer
November 24, 2019
Dajee’ Lyles, a senior international business major, was hired this semester by the Cultural and Educational Programs Abroad Foundation to share information about the foundation’s programs around campus.
Binary Bears win three first-place awards
Natalie Yaeger, Lead News Writer
November 23, 2019
The Binary Bears computer programming team had their first competition at the Small College Contest held at Auburn University Oct. 26. They placed second overall after Bob Jones University.
Warner Robins Museum of Aviation celebrates 35th anniversary
McKenna Kaufman, Contributing Writer
November 22, 2019
A gala event was hosted by the Museum of Aviation Foundation to celebrate the anniversary on Nov. 9, with many prominent guests in attendance, including David Perdue, a Georgia senator and the event’s keynote speaker.
STEM-focused internship program brings Mercer students to Germany
Samantha Homcy, Contributing Writer
November 21, 2019
The program allows students from North American universities to intern at a German research institution for a summer, said David Davis, director of fellowships and scholarships.
Mercer Police Blotter: Hit and run, theft by taking, domestic violence and sexual assault
Natalie Yaeger, Lead News Writer
November 21, 2019
This semester, Mercer Police responded to numerous incidents on and around campus. Kyle Sears, director of media relations at Mercer University, provided redacted police reports.