BREAKING: Mercer announces 10 new cases of COVID-19
Emily Rose Thorne, Editor in Chief
October 2, 2020
Mercer University announced 10 new cases of the novel coronavirus between its Macon and Atlanta campuses in its weekly testing summary published Friday. That’s the lowest number of positive cases reported in a weekly update this fall.
NEWS RUNDOWN: Mercer expands med school, Tarver installs commuter lounge and students phone bank for Biden
Emily Rose Thorne, Editor in Chief
September 26, 2020
Mercer University and its students have been busy since the fall semester began. Here’s a rundown of some of the top news stories from campus and beyond.
BREAKING: Eight Atlanta students, five Macon students test positive for COVID-19
Mary Helene Hall, Managing Editor
September 25, 2020
Fourteen people on Mercer’s Macon and Atlanta campuses tested positive for COVID-19 this week.
BREAKING: 103 students, 15 staff test positive for COVID-19
Lars Lonnroth, News Editor
August 21, 2020
The Mercer University administration announced Friday that 103 students across Mercer’s four campuses tested positive for the coronavirus.
Mercer foregoes undergraduate tuition hike, adds six new degree programs
Emily Rose Thorne, Editor in Chief
June 19, 2020
Tuition will not increase for Macon undergraduates for the first time in eight years.
Mercer postpones 2020 commencement ceremonies
Samantha Homcy, Staff Writer
April 17, 2020
Students set to graduate from Mercer with bachelor’s, graduate or law degrees this May will have traditional commencement ceremonies in August due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
A day in Atlanta for art lovers
September 28, 2018
When you think of Atlanta, the Braves and the Falcons, Coca-Cola and the Georgia Aquarium come to mind. The true gem of this state capital, however, is its growing and ever-changing art scene. The bustling town is located just over an hour north of Macon, perfect for a day trip with friends. Deem...
Free summer housing avaliable for those with internships
Rose Scoggins, Staff Writer
February 21, 2017
The free housing available for internships consists of 12 beds on the Atlanta campus and 12 beds on the Macon campus.
Mercer’s Common Ground attends the Atlanta Pride Festival to celebrate love
Jayla Moody, Staff Writer
October 16, 2016
Mercer’s LGBT-Straight alliance student organization Common Ground attended the 46th annual Atlanta Pride Festival to celebrate love with others in attendance. Cultural exhibits, comedy showcases, dance parties and other events were held throughout the city. The festival was Saturday, Oct....
2015 Masters Champion: Jordan Spieth
Jordan Lee Kirkland, Staff Writer
April 15, 2015
Although he was not yet able to legally drink alcohol last year, Jordan Spieth still tied for second place in The Masters. Spieth was not going to let this one get away from like last year, when Bubba Watson closed strong and was able to don his second Green Jacket. Spieth, now 21, finished this year’s...
A New Foreign Policy
April 15, 2015
Cultural relativism is the view that no culture is superior to any other culture when comparing systems of morality, law, politics, etc. It's the philosophical notion that all cultural beliefs are equally valid and that truth itself is relative, depending on the cultural environment.[1] During the 2...
The Life of an Atlanta Braves Fan
April 15, 2015
“Stairway to Heaven” and “Highway to Hell” – two iconic songs with two diverse destinations. The former, celestial steps that lead to a fulfilled promise. The latter, a gravel terrain that we unequivocally bypass if we can. In your life, you have free will to choose which path you take. Some...