Campus News
Election results for 2022-2023 Mercer SGA senators announced
By Jaidyn Bridgeforth | September 12The positions open were for five freshmen, one sophomore and one junior to join the SGA senate.
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Coffee shop with "grandma’s house" vibes opens in Ingleside Village
By Tyler Jones | September 5In 2018, Adriana Horton noticed a vacant space next to Garden Society and became obsessed with the building. She began to envision what her shop would look like, imagining a space that's welcoming, comfortable and authentic.
Campus News
Mercer's Multicultural Mixer showcases diversity on campus
By Cameron Hutchins | September 3Heritage Hall was packed with both new and returning students lined up for the Spin the Block Multicultural Welcome Back Mixer Thursday evening. The Office of Student Diversity and Inclusion, Minority Mentors and Opportunity Scholars partnered with QuadWorks to host the event.
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What you need to know about 988, the new U.S. suicide hotline
By Eliza Moore | August 25Formally known as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, the number is an alternative to 911 for those experiencing a mental health crisis.
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State News
Sandra Deal, former Georgia first lady, dies at 80
By Mary Helene Hall | August 24As first lady, she advocated for education and visited more than 900 classrooms in each of Georgia's 159 counties and 181 public school districts, where she read to students and promoted literacy.
Campus News
First-years experience smooth move-in with bittersweet family goodbyes
By Lux Corrona | August 20Mercer is welcoming more than 1,000 first-year students to campus this fall.
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17th annual Macon Film Festival to feature 80 films, diverse lineup
By Rachel-Kate Bowdler | August 18The festival spends months curating content for the weekend. This year, more than 80 films will be featured from worldwide submissions with 14 countries represented.
Campus News
What's new with Mercer's COVID-19 policies for fall 2022
By Mary Helene Hall | August 8For students returning to campus this fall, Mercer's COVID-19 policies for the upcoming semester will look familiar.
Campus News
Wiggs Hall renovations complete, building open for business
By Dean Yusuf | April 30Wiggs Hall was opened in 1903 as the first science building on the Macon campus and was originally built to host chemistry, pharmacy and physics classes.
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"Descriptive Astronomy" course allows students to shoot for the stars
By Dean Yusuf | April 27“I am glad I took this course,” Manuel Flores said. “I've made some good memories because of it and it’s given me a reason to smile more.”
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Tatnall Square Park's Mulberry Market offers Mercer community local fresh produce, handmade goods
By Maura Rutledge | April 26The weekly market was founded in 2009 by the Community Health Works and the City of Macon as a means to provide sustainable food while also aiding local businesses and farmers, according to the Mulberry Market website.
Arts & Culture
An overview of senior art and design showcase "Stairway Wit"
By Mary Helene Hall | April 25The show is part of the senior exhibition seminar course, which is a requirement for both art department majors. The title, "Stairway Wit," was chosen as an allusion to the artists' Mercer careers.
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Mercer students pitch their business ideas at Mercer’s 2022 Elevator Pitch Competition
By Dean Yusuf | April 25"I love seeing students present their ideas,” said Briana S. Stenard, assistant professor of Management and Entrepreneurship. “I know it takes a lot of courage to present your ideas to a panel of judges, so I am just so proud of our students."
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Grubhub now accepting Bear Bucks
By Mallory Morgan | April 24If you are looking for an affordable way to order some food from off-campus or you need some ways to use up leftover Bear Bucks funds, Grubhub recently announced that they will accept the currency for orders and delivery. This is certainly welcome news for students who have unused Bear Bucks, love ...
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Atrium Health Navicent’s Food as Medicine Market is available to patients in need of food and food education
By Dean Yusuf | April 20An SFP is a food distribution center that gives food to those who have food insecurity. The Food as Medicine Market will also be offering education on general good nutrition.
Campus News
MU Miracle raises over $80,000 for local children’s hospitals with annual dance marathon
By Dean Yusuf | April 18Bearthon is a nine-hour dance marathon event where MU Miracle and students from all over Mercer raise money for the Beverly Knight Children’s Hospital, celebrate all the accomplishments they’ve made over the past year, and bond with the Miracle community to share their passions for the organization and the Miracle kids.
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SGA announces 2022-2023 senators-at-large and class representatives
By Samantha Homcy | April 15Rylan Allen and Abigail Yemisrach were previously announced as the SGA President and Vice President for the 2022-23 school year.
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Mercer continues its prestigious Special Considerations Programs for law, medicine, business
By Dean Yusuf | April 12These programs do not offer extra preparation for professional school but instead offer peace of mind to pre-professional students allowing them a better chance of admission to graduate or professional school and in some cases, the chance to accelerate and start their careers early.
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Macon Mall amphitheater breaks ground, community members hope to see new life in west Macon
By Lars Lonnroth | April 5“What better place to start the next 200 years than right here, in the center of our community,” Miller said. “This is truly a community effort (…) We’re going to have each and every person provide their input so this can be your amphitheater.”
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Rylan Allen to continue as SGA President with new VP Abigail Yemisrach
By Mary Helene Hall | April 3In an uncontested election, junior Rylan Alen will continue his tenure as Student Government Association President. Junior Abigail Yemisrach will replace current Vice President and soon-to-be-graduate Natalie Yaeger.
