New COVID-19 restrictions transform how campus organizations operate
McKenna Kaufman, Contributing Writer
August 21, 2020
For many clubs on Mercer’s campus, the coronavirus pandemic has presented all sorts of new and never-before-seen challenges, adding significant unknowns for clubs organizing events and activities that would be uncomplicated under regular circumstances.
Mercer Artist: Freshman plunges into the music world
Chance Allen, Staff Writer
November 23, 2019
Freshman Michael “Micha” Williams isn’t necessarily new to the scene, but he’s curating new music that’s appealing to many students here at Mercer.
Four Days of Fit is looking to kickstart your March
Emma Peel, Staff Writer
February 21, 2016
As Spring Break approaches, Mercer students are looking to lose the extra pounds inevitably gained over the holidays. But finding the motivation and time to work out can be a real challenge. In response to these obstacles, Quadworks is hosting Four Days of Fit the week before Spring break. Four D...
Five things: Super Bowl 50, Formation & North Korea rocket launch
Molly Curley, Assistant Digital Editor
February 8, 2016
Free pizza at Midnight move, record-breaking crowd at Hawkins Arena and more!
Bearly a Democracy: A claw full of knowledge
Sterling Neill, Staff Writer
November 11, 2015
As time for elections swiftly comes our way, Americans rush to cast their votes in hopes of electing an official that will make a difference for the years to come. The Bearly a Democracy symposium provided an avenue to address questions that troubled the student voting population at Mercer Univer...
Mercer’s Got Talent winners forgo prize for friend
Summer Perrit, Staff Writer
November 11, 2015
Alan Kim and Abby Henry performed their rendition of “Should’ve Been Us” by Tori Kelly at Mercer’s Got Talent 2015 in the hopes of winning the first place prize — a full semester of free housing in one of Mercer’s Lofts. But the real show came after the duo earned the coveted fi...
QuadWorks hosts Get Fit Week
October 9, 2014
In college, time-consuming coursework, rising stress levels and an abundance of inexpensive, convenient fast food can often cause students to create unhealthy habits and to forgo normal exercise routines. Mercer students were inspired to break this trend and take charge of their physical fitness and...
Ben Rector wins over Mercer, Macon with bacon song
Brett Felty
September 27, 2014
On Friday, Sept. 17, Mercer University hosted its first-ever Turn Out to Vote concert, purposed to promote civic engagement within the Mercer University student body and in the community at large. The concert took place in Mercer Village and was free and open to the community, drawing in a large crowd from around the Middle Georgia area. The concert, which was headlined by popular Nashville based singer-songwriter Ben Rector and featured Macon natives Good Night Alive!, was a joint effort among Tur...
Mercer returns to Tunnel of Oppression
Felicia Fowler
October 30, 2011
Tunnel of Oppression is an event put on by many college campuses across the nation. It will take place Nov. 1-3 at 7 to 9 p.m. in Connell Student Center. Last year was the first time it was brought back to Mercer, sponsored by Quadworks, after a long rest period, and will be returning again...
QuadWorks hosts Bingo night
Salim Ali
October 19, 2011
On Oct. 8 Quadworks hosted Bingo Night. There were plenty of prizes and one and a half hours worth of opportunities to win. The prizes included 12 pack soda drinks, a case of Caprisun and snacks like Cheetos and Doritos to go with the drinks. There were also larger prizes such as water bottles and sunglassest....
Students slam at Poetry Jam
Olivia Brayan
October 5, 2011
Thursday, September 29 marked Quadworks’ first Poetry Jam, hosted by Jittery Joe’s. Several Mercer students read, and members of the Dulcimer staff were present to distribute past editions of the literary and arts magazine. The sweet smell of coffee filled the air as I slipped into Jittery Joe’s. I ...
Quadworks hosts Music Trivia Night
Patrick Hobbs
September 21, 2011
QuadWorks held a Music Trivia Night in the Bear Rock Café of the University Center Sept. 17. Featured on the WAM (Weekends at Mercer) program, the trivia night targeted students staying on campus over the weekend. While some questions tested students’ knowledge of classic rock, most of the questions...