Covington, Ga. might look like a regular small town, but it is actually one of the most-filmed places in the South. Its streets have shown up in countless movies and TV shows, making it a kind of open-air studio.
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Mercer Opera peruses relationships in 'Public Lies, Private Truths'
By Clara Kurczak | November 1As the orchestra begins to play and the lights rise, the stage springs to life and Mercer University’s Fickling Hall transforms into a gallery of love stories, both sweet and chaotic. In “Public Lies, Private Truths,” Mercer’s Opera invites audiences on a musical journey that explores the complexities of connection from first flirtations to fractured marriages.
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Explore exhibits and produce pottery at The 567 Center
By Geetanjali Angara | October 27The 567 Center in downtown Macon hosts exhibits, offers art classes and has a free gallery open throughout the week that has monthly themes. Open 11 a.m to 4 p.m on weekdays, the gallery offers upcoming artists the opportunity to feature their work. The 567 Center showcases their new exhibit themes on the first Friday of each month from 5-8 p.m.
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Behind the curtain: A breakdown of five tracks from ‘The Life of a Showgirl’
By Joslyn Hicks | October 17Taylor Swift released her twelfth album, “The Life of a Showgirl” earlier this month, which has garnered mixed reviews since its highly anticipated debut on Oct. 3. Swift’s lyricism and style in the album are much more upbeat than in her recent albums. However, fans may not understand the storylines ...
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Where can students watch live music? Here are 5 venues to check out.
By Ryleigh Sandefur | October 2From cozy, historic venues to an open-air amphitheater, Macon offers numerous places to catch live music from local small-town bands and artists making their rounds on a worldwide tour. The Cluster compiled a list of some venues that bring crowds of people eager for live music and that are within 15 ...
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Counting down to Cubstock 2025
By Hannah Mock | October 1Toney Auditorium will be brought to life this Friday, Sept. 3 with music from rising artists on Mercer’s campus at Cubstock 2025, starting at 7 p.m.
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'K-Pop Demon Hunters' captivates audiences
By Griffin Xu | September 8From Seoul to screens everywhere, Netflix’s new hit-movie "KPop Demon Hunters" has captivated audiences. However, unknown to many, its development wasn’t as smooth as the movie’s success. According to developers, Sony didn’t expect the film to become a breakout hit. In fact, an insider ...
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Mercer offers free streaming service
By Nevaeh Wilson | September 8A free streaming service has been introduced for students to use while making campus their home away from home. The service allows students to stream free shows and movies while connected to the university’s Wi-Fi.Mercer Cinema, as it is called, is available on a variety of devices and includes a ...
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Macon's largest vintage clothing market visits Mercer
By Jacob Hossler | September 6The Macon Vintage Market visited Mercer on Friday, bringing with it 20 different vintage vendors, live music and food trucks.The Market took place at Bear Alley at The Lofts at Mercer Landing, the strip in between the Phase 5 and Phase 7 apartments. Men's and women's tops, bottoms and sweaters, ...
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2025 Mercer Ford Concert Series released
By Nevaeh Wilson | August 16The Ford Concert Series lineup for the 2025 football season has been released ahead of the start of the season. The season's five home games will see seven different performers play on Black Field.Aug. 30: Ole 60 will perform at 6:00 p.m.Sept. 30: Ying Yang Twins with David J and Charly Reynolds ...
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Bearstock 2025 delivers fusion of funk, pop and nostalgia
By Priyanka Yagneswaran | April 3Bearstock 2025 started and ended with a bang as hundreds of Mercerians gathered on Cruz plaza for springtime fun, food and music.
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Newly-named BearFest celebrates diversity-focused student organizations
By Jacob Hossler | April 2The fifth annual BearFest celebration, previously known until this year as Diversity Day, was held Friday, March 28, on Cruz Plaza. BearFest allows students, student-led organizations and local diversity-focused collectives and groups to showcase their clubs and celebrate diversity on the Mercer campus.
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What is Bearstock, anyway? The history of the Mercer music festival
By Jacob Hossler | March 28Bearstock, the annual music festival put on by Quadworks, has had a long history at Mercer, going through many organizational changes and hosting a variety of successful music artists across its now 18-year-long duration.
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Review: Mercer Players presents The Trojan Women
By Patrick Z. Hobbs | February 18Mercer University’s Tattnall Square Center for the Arts was filled with anticipation and excitement for the opening night of The Trojan Women, a Greek tragedy filled with terror, action and grave loss.
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Book Review: 'The Playbook' by Gary E. Parker
By Griffin Xu | February 18Gary E. Parker, a Georgia native and graduate of Furman University, is a seasoned storyteller with a knack for capturing the nuances of small-town life and the cultural significance of football. Known for his faith-driven narratives and relatable characters, Parker brings his personal understanding ...
