Mercer’s Asian Multicultural Student Organization hosts Multicultural Night 

Vincent Lawrence Peralta ‘25, president of Mercer's Filipino Student Association, was not expecting over 200 people to attend the Multicultural Night Market, but that is exactly what happened on Oct. 30 as students streamed into Penfield Hall to enjoy Mercer’s first annual Multicultural Night ...

Macon Pride 2024: What Pride means to the Macon community

Macon held its annual celebration of Pride in the Park featuring vendors, non-profits, local businesses and more on Saturday, Sept. 28. The event ran from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. and was accompanied by a live DJ and drag show showcasing local drag queens from Middle Georgia. The event was a lively occasion ...

Drake removes new single 'Blue Green Red' in wake of Kendrick Lamar feud

Canadian rapper and singer Drake has removed a single from his recently-released mega compilation “100 Gigs," seemingly due to allegations of copyright infringement. The single, “Blue Green Red,” uses dancehall artist Tiger’s 1991 song “When" and was released without full consent ...

Pride Week 101: What to expect at Macon Pride 2024

'It feels like home’ Mercer Masala celebrates another happy Holi

Once labeled by Time Magazine as India's "most vivid, joyous festival," Holi is a celebration traditionally celebrated in India and Nepal that is now observed in communities across the globe. One of those communities is Mercer Masala, a club focused on the celebration and campus education of south-Asian cultures.

Despite a ticket snafu, Cherry Blossom satisfies students

Mercer students enjoyed free entry to the Cherry Blossom Fair on Thursday at Carolyn Crayton Park. There was a miscommunication with some ticket vendors charging for entry, but wrongly charged students were able to a refund from Mercer’s Campus Life office. 

Writer-in-residence Tiphanie Yanique reflects on the power of language and community

For Tiphanie Yanique, her identity as a writer isn’t only determined by the time she spends on her craft, it’s also about the way she interacts with the world and her own community. 

Bear Burgers Opening in the Face of Adversity

Bear Burgers is the newest culinary addition to Mercer Village. But it is more than just a restaurant; it’s a testament to resilience, community support and the pursuit of a dream.

Bearstock 2024: Featuring MAX, DJ Saturn, Social House, and Lewis Ashe and the Locals

Mercer’s QuadWorks recently announced the lineup of artists for the annual music festival Bearstock on April 13. This year’s lineup will include artists like MAX, Social House, Lewis Ashe and the Locals, and DJ Saturn. Here’s a recap of what you should know: 

Associate Provost and counselor: J. Barry Jenkins’s legacy at Mercer University

Barry Jenkins, PhD, spoke for the 2024 Founders Day convocation at Mercer University. As a student in 1978, Jenkins recalls being captivated by Mercer’s “long and esteemed history,” but was struck by the absence of campus traditions.  This realization launched a journey that would not only shape his own career, but also breathe new life into the university’s cherished traditions.

The College Town Film Series returns for a 2024 viewing season with “Throwbacks"

Mercer, Middle Georgia State University and Wesleyan College are hosting the College Town Film Series 2024 following up their January 25 screening of "Paper Moon" with "Back to the Future" at Mercer University February 1 and "Groundhog Day" on February 8.

Calling all bookworms: Tarver Library hosts a sci-fi and fantasy book club

Calling all bookworms and sci-fi enthusiasts alike, Tarver Library has introduced a new book club for students interested in reading and discussing fantasy and science fiction novels. Established by library staff and student workers, the goal of this club is to encourage students to read outside of their classes. 

Music and more: how to spend your long weekend

Unsure how to start or spend the long weekend after syllabus week? The Cluster has you covered! There are plenty of things to do in Macon, but here are some special events happening this weekend:

The Mercer Players Premiere "A Divine Kerfuffle"

The southeastern regional premiere of “A Divine Kerfuffle” was showcased at Mercer University. Here is everything you need to know.