Once labeled by Time Magazine as India's "most vivid, joyous festival," Holi is a celebration traditionally celebrated in India and Nepal that is now observed in communities across the globe. One of those communities is Mercer Masala, a club focused on the celebration and campus education of south-Asian cultures.
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The College Town Film Series returns for a 2024 viewing season with “Throwbacks"
By Henry Keating | January 31Mercer, Middle Georgia State University and Wesleyan College are hosting the College Town Film Series 2024 following up their January 25 screening of "Paper Moon" with "Back to the Future" at Mercer University February 1 and "Groundhog Day" on February 8.
Calling all bookworms: Tarver Library hosts a sci-fi and fantasy book club
By Priyanka Yagneswaran | January 30Calling all bookworms and sci-fi enthusiasts alike, Tarver Library has introduced a new book club for students interested in reading and discussing fantasy and science fiction novels. Established by library staff and student workers, the goal of this club is to encourage students to read outside of their classes.
Music and more: how to spend your long weekend
By Priyanka Yagneswaran and Henry Keating | January 11Unsure how to start or spend the long weekend after syllabus week? The Cluster has you covered! There are plenty of things to do in Macon, but here are some special events happening this weekend:
The Mercer Players Premiere "A Divine Kerfuffle"
By Ali Sulko | December 2The southeastern regional premiere of “A Divine Kerfuffle” was showcased at Mercer University. Here is everything you need to know.
Mercer's Fall Fashion
By Cameron Hutchins | November 28As the end of November comes to a close, students are ditching their shorts and T-shirts for cozier outfits. Fall is not just a season; it is a runway where students can showcase their eye for fashion and creativity. Mercer’s fall fashion reflects the campus’ diverse tastes and trends. From cozy knit sweaters and Ugg boots to intricate layered fabrics, the students have brought their best this season. Here’s a short gallery that showcases Mercer’s best fall outfits. Students were asked the question, how do you dress for fall?
From Toon-Sync to Cruz Plaza’s Pep Rally: Homecoming 2023
By Maura Rutledge | November 13In the past few years, Mercer’s annual lip-sync battle and university pep rally have become a staple of the Homecoming week. Usually occurring the night before the Homecoming game, the lip sync battle and pep rally serves as a way for students to show their school spirit and have some friendly competitive fun.
Mercer's annual Gothic Festival presents a week of spooky events
By Delaila Marquez | November 9The third annual Gothic Festival concluded after successfully hosting a week of horror-inspired events leading up to Halloween.
Insomnia Cookies Comes to Macon!
By Priyanka Yagneswaran | November 1What began as a budding late-night bakery in Philadelphia has expanded into a franchise popular amongst all dessert lovers. From mouth-watering chocolate chip cookies to vegan ice cream, a long-anticipated new dessert store hit Mercer University Drive in Mercer Landing on Oct. 31.
Great Books Games celebrates hands-on interaction with ancient texts
By Kaitlyn Lee | October 31Mercer students sporting ancient Greek costumes and shields gathered in Newton Chapel on Oct. 13 to participate in the ninth annual Great Books Games.
Mercer Players perform a unique steampunked inspired rendition of "Alice in Wonderland"
By Ali Sulko and Karisha Khadayat | October 12In the enchanting world of Wonderland, curiosity reigns supreme with every twist and turn leading to a new adventure. Inspired by Lewis Carroll's timeless tale "Alice in Wonderland," Mercer Players performed their debut of this classic in Tattnall Square Park on Sept. 21.
IMWE Hosts First Pop Up Event of the Year Featuring Handmade Products by Women in Rwanda
By Priyanka Yagneswaran | September 13Translating to “one” in the language Kinyarwanda, IMWE began as an extension of the Mercer on Mission trip in Rwanda, supporting women facing the aftermaths of genocide through the sale of their handmade products.
Remembering Georgia's poet laureate, Mercer alum David Bottoms
By Drew Robertson | April 18Bottoms was the editor of Mercer’s literary magazine "The Dulcimer," which was then in its earliest years of publication and would, some thirty years later, go on to be the ninth Georgia Poet Laureate.
The release of HBO's "The Last of Us" takes fans through an emotional rollercoaster
By Sam Tupper | April 16The history of video game adaptations is a messy one.
Professor Gordon Johnston unveils his fifth published work
By Gabriel Kopp | April 12“I hear the characters’ voices in my head and they feel very real to me,” Johnston said. “I feel like they’re a part of me.”