Many women share similar experiences of their pain being minimized or dismissed in medical settings, leading to unnecessary suffering and trauma. Research indicates that women often report significant pain during procedures like IUD insertions and are less likely to receive adequate pain management.
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OPINION: Despite recent efforts, CAPS is not enough for Mercer students
By Cameron Hutchins | February 20Programs such as the Same Day Solution Sessions were implemented to help bridge this disconnect between students and counselors, however, it only works to perpetuate the same issues students were facing before.
ANALYSIS: Violence continues to rise in Macon. What can be done to fix it?
By Henry Keating | February 6According to Jones, Bibb County suffered 70 homicides and 61 murders, which was up from 55 homicides and 44 murders in all of 2021. As of Jan. 28, Bibb has already suffered an additional 6 homicides — almost two per week.
OPINION: Qatar is not deserving of the World Cup
By Gabriel Kopp | November 18There is a dark underlying message in our collective viewing of the tournament this time around.
An analysis of the expected and the unexpected of IFC rush themes
By Savannah Smith | September 14Though many members of the Mercer community are eagerly anticipating this week’s close and the observance of Boys’ Bid Day (a national holiday), I am relishing the opportunity to evaluate the rush themes of each chapter.
Bear Perspectives: Uninformed critiques of Macon are more harmful than you think
By McKenna Kaufman | September 6I entered college with a narrow view of how my affluent, white, Christian upbringing gives me a systemic advantage in nearly every facet of American life. I also had a narrow view of how Mercer students’ offhand comments about Macon can ultimately be very harmful.
Bear Perspectives: Getting involved on campus is a college game-changer
By Rylan Allen | August 31One of the best parts of my college experience was making friends by getting involved. Honestly, my college experience would probably be entirely different if I never ran for SGA.
Bear Perspectives: It’s time to set boundaries, freshmen
By Heather Liley | August 23I'm not a big proponent of universal truths, but the newfound independence associated with freshman year of college is one of those.
Bear Perspectives: Why I joined a Panhellenic sorority, and you should too
By Savannah Smith | August 9Coming into college, I never had the image of myself as the kind of person who had to be in a sorority. My decision to sign up for recruitment amounted to a mere whim.
OPINION: Are the diversity and inclusion initiatives at Mercer enough?
By Mallory Morgan | March 28This is an opinion article. Any views expressed belong solely to the author and are not representative of The Cluster.Famous feminist writer and progressionist Hilary Neroni once wrote that progress cannot exist without contradiction. A famous example of such a contradiction comes at the Cannes Film ...
OPINION: The Freddie Freeman saga of Braves history has been marred by the money
By Micah Johnston and KC Wetherington | March 25This is an opinion article. Any views expressed belong solely to the author and are not representative of The Cluster.When a team pulls off a blockbuster trade for an All-Star caliber team leader to complete what looks to be a playoff-contending roster, fans usually rejoice in the front office decision. ...
Predictions for the 2022 Oscars: Will talent or money determine the victors?
By Mallory Morgan | March 14As the Oscars approach, many people have begun filling out their prediction ballots and starting conversations online about which films are nominated, which were left out and the film that will come away with the most awards.
OPINION: The College Football Playoff has to be expanded to save the sport
By Micah Johnston | February 9Parity, broadcasting and excitement are just a few of the reasons the CFP needs to change.
OPINION: Creative careers are worth it. Here's why
By Dean Yusuf | February 8Doctor, engineer, lawyer, photographer… Do any of these careers feel out of place to you?
The Douglass Theatre and Macon Film Guild shed light on unconventional cinema
By Mallory Morgan | January 18Foreign, indie and international films are some of the most well-crafted films, and it is amazing that the Douglass Theatre and the Macon Film Guild give them their time to be shown on a big screen in a beautiful theater with an electric atmosphere.