Mercer Traditions: What every student, faculty, and staff should know for Fall 2017
Douglas Pearson, Vice President and Dean of Students
August 20, 2017
Filed under Letters to the Editor, Opinions
For those of you who are new to Mercer, I think you will find that you have selected an exceptional institution of higher education, one that is rich in heritage and tradition. Surprisingly, though, many folks—including some who have been associated with Mercer for a long time—are not fully aware of the great commemorative events that take place here each year.
Read more »A reflection of my awful ‘Taste the World’ experience
Miranda Stephen, Contributing Writer
May 1, 2017
Filed under Letters to the Editor, Opinions, Showcase
We can no longer sit back and simply discuss cultural sensitivity, write research papers, partake in protests and marches, or show solidarity on social media for such topics. We need to actually demonstrate, apply and adopt the values of Mercer’s mission and standards.
Read more »What makes diversity so important and why is it worth voting for?
Kyle Mullins, Staff Writer
April 11, 2017
Filed under Letters to the Editor, Showcase
If you plan on voting for an SGA ticket that promises diversity on its platform, it is important to not to just vote for diversity because it has a positive connotation and it sounds good.
Read more »QEP: Does our research reach out?
Alayna Williams, Contributing Writer
April 8, 2017
Filed under Letters to the Editor, Opinions
Mercerians don’t live in a vacuum, and we can’t do research in one either.
Read more »Priority registration is not necessary
Vanessa Alva, Staff Writer
April 8, 2017
Filed under Letters to the Editor, Opinions
"Even students that receive priority have trouble registering for the classes they want because there are so many people that receive priority registration."
Read more »A Response to “Star Struck”
Jabril Edmondson, Staff Writer
April 8, 2017
Filed under Letters to the Editor, Opinions
Instead of looking to these celebrities to be role models or model citizens, I look at them as people. Any person that has committed a crime, I look at celebrities with the same likeness. I, as an individual, do not condone the actions of any celebrity, nor would me choosing not to listen to their music or watch their movies lead to them becoming a better person.
Read more »RUF students spend spring break at orphanage in Mexico
Madilyn Harrell, Contributing Writer
April 5, 2017
Filed under Letters to the Editor
Fifteen Mercer students and four adult supervisors went to Casa Hogar del Niño de Alculpoca, an orphanage that is housed in Acapulco.
Read more »Star Struck
Vanessa Alva, Staff Writer
March 23, 2017
Filed under Letters to the Editor, Opinions
So there’s this one celebrity you really like, and they’re basically your idol. You follow them on all social media pages, you listen to their music as soon as it comes out, you “like” all their Instagram pictures, etc. There’s only one problem, they recently were in the spotlight for doing...
What you need to know about House Bill 51
Emily Thompson, Contributing Writer
March 22, 2017
Filed under Letters to the Editor, Opinions, Showcase
"House Bill 51 is a very dangerous piece of legislation. It may have been created with good intentions. However, it has devolved into a bill that protects dangerous people and abuses, or at the least, doesn’t protect our most vulnerable."
Read more »For the Kids
Pornchai Chantha, MU Miracle Executive Director
March 21, 2017
Filed under Letters to the Editor, Opinions
"Imagine telling yourself that you would one day be able to save the world—only if the world saved you first."
Read more »The fight for paid maternity leave
Kyle Mullins, Staff Writer
March 8, 2017
Filed under Letters to the Editor, Opinions
In a 3-2 decision, the Warner Robins city council struck down a proposal that would provide paid maternity leave to employees. According to the Macon Telegraph, those who were in opposition to the proposal decided not to comment on why they made their decision. This proposal would have provided new mother...
How should people protest?
Vanessa Alva, Staff Writer
February 21, 2017
Filed under Letters to the Editor, Opinions, Showcase
“Unfortunately, law enforcement officials sometimes violate this right [to protest] through means intended to thwart free public expression,” said the ACLU website.
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