New Year’s resolutions you should actually keep this year
Parker Van Riper, Opinions Editor
January 27, 2016
January 1, 2016 — the first day of a brand new year, and for many, the chance to set goals for a “brand new you.” The tradition of choosing a New Year’s resolution is incredibly popular, especially for the first couple weeks of the New Year. Here’s a list of popular resolutions that are possible to kee...
Hacking the Residence Hall: Tips and tricks for a happy home-away-from-home
Sarah Pounds, News Editor
August 27, 2015
There’s something so invigorating about a new space. You move in and immediately you’re presented with a blank canvas that’s going to belong to you - and maybe a roommate or two - for two semesters. A lot can happen in two semesters - which is why you need a great home base where you can cras...
Surviving Registration
October 28, 2014
It is that time of year again. That stressful, nerve-racking, why-is-this-the-struggle time of year that Mercer students call registration is quickly approaching. With registration beginning for honors students and athletes next week, most students are reminded of the horrors of this time of year. ...
Ask the Esthetician: Spring break essentials
February 23, 2011
Q: What are the necessities to take on spring break? A: Spring break is right around the corner and no matter your destination, there are a few simple beauty items you must pack:. 1. Sunscreen! This is a must. No matter if you’re going to the beach or the mountains, your skin needs protection from...
Avoiding bookstore horrors
January 31, 2011
It is the beginning of the new semester, but you find you have the same stress that al- ways accompanies the start of school: the overarching search for textbooks. From the Medical School to the Law School, one of the things that affect all Mercerians is the stress of finding and buying textbooks...