It’s that time of the year again. It’s either one of your favorite or worst holidays. Valentine’s Day gives us the opportunity to go above and beyond our usual efforts to show our significant others just how much they mean to us. But for some of us, we may not have that opportunity this year. ...
The Middle Georgia Art Association, a non-profit organization located on Vineville Avenue, will be hosting their largest gallery of the year with their Winter Arts Festival. The grand opening for the exhibit will be held Friday, Feb. 17 from 6-8 p.m. The exhibit will stay open until March 10, and the ...
Cole released his fourth studio album on Dec. 9, “4 Your Eyez Only.” After Cole’s release of “2014 Forest Hills Drive,” music fans have been highly anticipating any new releases from Cole. Through his relatable lyrics, Cole successfully incites conversations discussing life in general as well ...
Mercer’s Theatre department has a night of eclectic entertainment in the works. Entitled “11x10,” the performance will feature the work of Mercer’s current directing class in 11 individual 10-minute plays. The plays will be presented on Feb. 16-18 at 7:30 p.m. and Feb. 19 at 2:30 p.m. Admission ...
There’s Another Dead Artist in Japan these days. His name is Lucas Newell. He’s actually very much alive. Newell is a sophomore at Mercer University studying International Business and Fine Arts. As of December, Newell’s art is the only possession of his that remains at Mercer. He’s spending ...
Inspired by Hollywood’s Golden Era, director Damien Chazelle channels classic movie musicals in a modern day romance starring Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling. Like its execution, an expression of old and new, “La La Land” manages to find balance by thoroughly exploring the two sides of life. It ...
Going to the gym and losing more weight has been people’s New Year resolution for years. But after February, some act as if they forgot what a gym is! A study on StatisticsBrain.com states that only 9 percent of citizens stick to their New Year resolutions and accomplish them by the end of the year. If ...
A Tribe Called Quest has graced us with one final album in a period in which rap has completely changed, taking us back to a period when hip hop was a simpler art. The album, “We Got It From Here… Thank You 4 Your Service” was released Nov. 11 and is said to be the group's’ final collaborative ...
If travelling more is one of your New Year’s resolutions, here are some tips on how to enjoy fulfilling trips while also maintaining a budget. Taking a trip can often cost a lot with hotel expenses. However, Airbnb is an affordable alternative to hotels. Airbnb is a website that has open listings ...
A large oak tree looms over the gravel expanse of the parking lot, various metal chairs, bicycles, and oven paddles hanging from its branches, like the project of an overworked and over-caffeinated art student. Ingleside Village Pizza, the sign reads in a mismatched font. The quiet colors and tinted ...
It seems like every January we set high expectations for our year. We list, talk about and even start on what we like to call resolutions. But by February 1st, we always resort right back to our ways of the old year. Starting the year off with an ambitious spirit always feels like the right and only ...
The former Broadway show and nationally-touring musical “42nd Street” is coming to Macon’s Grand Opera House on Feb. 7-8 at 7:30 p.m. The musical is based on the novel of the same name by Bradford Ropes and its 1933 film adaptation. It tells the story of the young dancer Peggy Sawyer’s path ...
When it comes to skincare, I’ve tried it all. Face scrubs. Face masks. Face cream. Recently, however, I came across a better, smarter, and healthier way to cleanse your skin? And… it involves oils. Yes, oils. But not the nasty kind that you generally have issues with. I’m talking about the oil ...
Krystal has been in Macon for almost 65 years, and while they are most well-known for their burgers, they are introducing a new line of soft-serve ice cream and handspun milkshakes that they are testing out in Macon. Krystal was already serving milkshakes, but this new line of products will be handmade ...
The recent production of “The Gondoliers” was a great success for the Mercer University Opera. The well-attended event saw three nearly-sold out shows, some fantastic character performances by students and infectious audience engagement. The comedic and satirical operetta by powerhouse duo W. ...
The College Town Film Series is back this spring with a lineup of three films. In coordination with this year’s theme “On the Margins,” the series’ films feature stories of marginalized or overlooked groups of American society. The films will be screened at Macon’s historic Douglass Theatre, ...
With the holidays coming up, more and more people are getting excited about going home and celebrating with their families. Going home also means participating in family traditions. During Christmas, most people decorating a tree together and open presents on Christmas Eve. Some Mercer University ...
Things to do in Macon Ocmulgee National Monument – About 15 minutes from Mercer’s campus lie historic earthworks built by Native Americans 1,000 years ago. If you’re looking for doing some hiking, this is the perfect spot to visit. The park is free and is full of trails and landmarks to explore. ...
Ready to bundle up with a cup of hot cocoa and watch Christmas movies all day? Here are a few movies sure to give you some holiday cheer: It’s a Wonderful Life This bittersweet classic has entranced audiences of all ages since 1946. George Bailey (James Stewart) has an unexpected surprise after ...
Calvin Langman, a student of Mercer’s Robert McDuffie Center for Strings, has played the cello for 10 years. Although he is only a freshman, he has accomplished a great deal in his first few months of college. He is involved in music not only on campus, but he is also in a band, The Happy Fits, ...
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