Members of the Middle Georgia chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America, including several Mercer students, took part in a march celebrating the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. at Hardy Ivy Park in Atlanta on Jan. 20.
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Affirmative Action was overruled in June, what does that mean for Mercer?
By Henry Keating | September 1Affirmative Action was overturned in June, but what does that mean for new Bears?
What you need to know about the Walker and Warnock runoff showdown
By Henry Keating | November 29With only one big ticket on the runoff for most of Georgia, the election between Herschel Walker (R) and Raphael Warnock (D) will likely be just as harshly contested as it was in the November midterm.
Mercer casts their votes in the 2022 midterm elections
By Henry Keating and Maura Rutledge | November 9"I think there are a lot of issues right now that will affect our future, and I think it’s important to have a say in the decisions on those issues,” Haven Estabrook '26 said.
What you need to know about Georgia's Oct. 11 voter registration deadline
By Gabriel Kopp | October 9For many college students, the upcoming Georgia midterms will be the first election where they are voting age. While Nov. 8 may seem far away, the deadline to register to vote in Georgia is Oct. 11, just a few days away.
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.
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.
Legislation to make it easier to ban books in Georgia sparks conversation about minority inclusion in school curriculums
By Ivana Opoku | March 28Some parents are concerned that Senate Bill 226 will not enhance student education.
Macon's annual Cherry Blossom Festival returns from hiatus to celebrate 40th anniversary
By Henry Keating | March 17After a two year hiatus, the plan is to bring the festival back at full throttle.
Mercer Police officers wary Kemp's proposed constitutional carry bill could "put us backwards"
By Max Kilham | February 28“You know, I believe in the Second Amendment, but I do believe there should be some restrictions placed on people carrying."
Brookdale Resource Center faces volunteer shortage in winter months
By Mandi DeLong | February 22Brookdale Resource Center has been one of the many sites that Mercer students frequently volunteer at, especially through MerServe.
Georgia Bulldogs win national championship for the first time in 41 years
By KC Wetherington | January 11Georgia vs. Alabama has been a rivalry game for decades and, on Monday night, the two teams met for the second time this season. The Dawgs took down Tide 33-18 to win the college football championship.
$4 million approved for Middle Georgia Food Bank expansion from American Rescue Plan
By Mary Helene Hall | December 3"There are hungry people all over this country — which is the richest country in the world — and we we still have a hunger problem," Lucas said. "There should never be a time when there are hungry people. Not in 2021."
Kemp among state leaders to sue Biden over vaccine mandate
By Max Kilham | November 29Kemp's lawsuit foreshadows further resistance to the mandate.
Macon Burger Week adds two new awards to its lineup on top of a whole new menu
By Mandi DeLong | November 3While the burgers-of-the-week participating in the Macon Burger Week have been only seven dollars in the past, the price-per-burger has been raised to a total of ten dollars each this year.