OPINION: Despite recent efforts, CAPS is not enough for Mercer students
(02/21/23 1:41am)
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Clover the bunny!
(02/16/23 3:19pm)
The Cluster is highlighting the furry (or feathered or scaled) friends who are members of the Mercer community! Students, faculty, staff and alumni are encouraged to submit photos of their pets for a chance to be featured on our website. Click here to view the submission form.
Harry Styles and Beyoncé win big at Grammys 2023
(03/14/23 3:03am)
The 2023 Grammy Awards have come and gone and with it, many historic wins and powerful moments occurred. The show was hosted by Trevor Noah for the third consecutive year, fresh off of his departure from The Daily Show. After the past two years were held in April and March, respectively, the show returns to its usual winter runtime. Throughout the night, some major wins took place.
REVIEW: The College Town Film Series screens "Jojo Rabbit" among its series premiere
(02/15/23 8:27pm)
The College Town Film Series hosted a triad of movies at the Douglass Theatre in downtown Macon over the past month, one of which was presented jointly by Mercer professors Evey Wilson Wetherbee and Rachel Schaff on Feb. 9. The Film Series has been operated and planned for two decades by Middle Georgia State University professor, Robert Burnham.
How Mercer students celebrated Black History Month
(03/13/23 4:02pm)
The end of February brought Black History Month to a close, but celebrations of Black joy and excellence won't stop on Mercer's campus.
7 things to do with beau or bestie to celebrate Valentine's this week
(02/14/23 4:06pm)
There is always an appealing array of delights that are available across campus on Valentine's Day for students to participate in. Students can support their friends' organizations, do fun crafts with their loved ones or share a special treat, both on campus and right here in Macon!
The magic behind QuadWorks' full calendar of events
(02/08/23 4:55am)
Mercer’s student-run event coordination team QuadWorks is gearing up for another semester of events both big and small.
My experience presenting at an academic symposium in Panama City
(02/23/23 7:06pm)
The Southeast Symposium of the American Journalism Historians Association (AJHA) was an annual event leading into 2020 but just had its first meeting since COVID-19. The AJHA was founded in 1981 and has provided students at all levels of study opportunities to present their research on the history of journalism and how history is captured by media and journalism of that day.
ANALYSIS: Violence continues to rise in Macon. What can be done to fix it?
(02/06/23 8:47pm)
Earlier this year, WGXA interviewed Coroner Leon Jones about the homicide in Bibb County, which saw a significant rise again after a record-breaking year in 2021.
Beach volleyball finds new home in the Sun Belt Conference
(01/28/23 4:10am)
The Mercer beach volleyball team made the decision to switch from the ASUN Conference to the Sun Belt Conference starting in the 2023 season. Coastal Carolina, Georgia State, Southern Miss and the University of Louisiana Monroe were in the conference previously. Joining the Bears in the switch will be Stephan F. Austin, the College of Charleston and the University of North Carolina Wilmington.
Heidi: The goofy pup!
(01/26/23 5:14am)
The Cluster is highlighting the furry (or feathered or scaled) friends who are members of the Mercer community! Students, faculty, staff and alumni are encouraged to submit photos of their pets for a chance to be featured on our website. Click here to view the submission form.
The Bear Breakdown: Updates in basketball and tennis
(01/26/23 5:01am)
Men’s Basketball
Atlanta Braves' Matt Olson makes appearance at Mercer's First Pitch Classic
(01/23/23 11:50pm)
Mercer’s baseball team hosted their annual First Pitch Classic on Jan. 18 to kickstart the 2023 season. The event featured a cash bar, a silent auction and an opportunity to win either $5,000 or $10,000 in a raffle.
Is Mercer a party school?
(01/25/23 3:50am)
A party school is a school typically located in a large city (or city in which a large population of the residents is college students) that tends to have high enrollment, a prominent Greek presence and a sizable number of student-led organizations, according to professor and writer Rayelle Davis. These factors combined equate to an environment welcoming of parties. From the 140+ student-run organizations to the incredibly active Greek life, Mercer seems to align with many aspects of a party school. However, many students fail to consider Mercer a party school because of its discouragement of party culture.
Mercer soccer player selected in Major League Soccer SuperDraft
(01/19/23 2:53am)
Mercer’s Ousman Jabang '23 was selected 75th overall in the Major League Soccer (MLS) SuperDraft, to CF Montréal on Dec. 21, 2022. Jabang has played for the Bears since he signed with the team out of Ola High School in McDonough, Georgia.
REVIEW: SZA returns after five years with impressive sophomore album
(01/19/23 8:52pm)
“SOS” is the second studio album by singer Solána Imani Rowe, known professionally as SZA.
Kick off MLK weekend with the annual 'Living the Dream' march
(01/12/23 4:02pm)
The Minority Mentor Program (MMP) and Office of Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives (ODII) are hosting the Living the Dream March and Tribute on Friday starting at 3:30 p.m. The keynote address will be delivered by Mercer University's Professor of Homiletics, Otis Moss III.
Mercer students "Building a Better World" by spreading awareness about consequences of e-waste
(12/15/22 8:47pm)
Several Mercer students gathered in the Connell Student Center breezeway on Nov. 30 to spread an important message: there are consequences to e-waste.
Annual Christmas Tree Lighting brings holiday cheer to campus
(12/15/22 8:52pm)
“In the middle of all that darkness there was one light,” Craig McMahan said, looking out from the stage of Willingham auditorium at Mercer’s annual Christmas Tree Lighting. The event was presented by the Heritage Life Committee on Dec. 8 and featured guest speakers and songs from Mercer Singers.
Women's basketball bounces back from three tough losses with a big win at home
(12/08/22 4:23am)
As the Mercer women's basketball team progresses through the season, they earned a big win against the University of South Alabama, but not without racking up some losses along the way.
