Mercer community reacts to Kyle Rittenhouse not-guilty verdict
By Dean Yusuf | November 20The case has raised questions over vigilantism, gun rights and racism in America which caused many to debate over the results of the verdict.
The case has raised questions over vigilantism, gun rights and racism in America which caused many to debate over the results of the verdict.
Hilliard won the competition, and a portion of the proceeds was donated to Phi Mu's philanthropy, the Children's Miracle Network Hospitals.
“The Oxfam Hunger Banquet will encourage impactful conversations about pressing issues facing our world’s communities,” Kaufman said. “We are so excited to raise awareness about food insecurity and the wealth gap so be sure to invite your friends.”
"I'm very astonished right now, just basking in the moment, but I'm very grateful for everyone who voted for me and Rylan."
"Getting out and getting to run is always a good thing."
2020 Homecoming Queen Natalie Yaeger will crown the queen at the football game Saturday during half time.
The presentation mostly focused on how different student organizations have to go through different avenues for funding, and some don't have all the avenues that others do.
There are five events spread out over the course of Homecoming Week. They were planned by QuadWorks, Mercer's student programming board.
“I freely admit that I probably didn’t roll this out the way I should have,” Crawford said. “I still believe it’s the right way to go, but I don’t think I really handled this as well as I could have.”
Mercer had the largest number of presenting students at the event.
The collection includes ceramic materials, metal pieces and wood objects as well as glass.
Professors from the political science, sociology, global health and religion departments discussed vaccine mandates from the perspective of their respective fields.
The next buildings the school is looking to renovate are Ryals and Langdale Halls.
"It is going to be a great opportunity for us professionally, but also I think we’re gonna have a lot of fun,” Wilbourn said.
“It’s not often spoken about on college campuses, and so bringing awareness to sexual health is extremely important,” Tay Jones, who attended the first three events, said.
With Hispanic Heritage month in full swing, Mercerians can expect to look forward to the game night at the end of the month and continue to enjoy the culture all around.
“We tend to win because our students actually just make smarter arguments,” said Stanescu. “That’s really the major thing that sets us apart, that’s really our secret is this sort of intense academic work that all the students do.”
Mercer is a host to a handful of meme accounts, but the owner of Mercer Affirmations has made it clear that she wants hers to be a meme account of the people.
There is no need to schedule an appointment with Mercer Medicine, and those who plan to get flu shots should come prepared with their insurance card and Bear Card.
Coordinators chose to invite Sculley, a Jamaican-American educator, to speak for the event because they felt that his background and his talks’ focus would do well on Mercer’s campus.