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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.”
Recapping the 95th Academy Awards: Best moments and biggest upsets
By Sam Tupper | April 3The 95th Academy Awards aired on Sunday, Mar. 17 and honored a multitude of films and filmmakers. From tear-jerking moments and heartfelt speeches to shocking upsets, this year’s show was one to remember.
Professors begin discussions of maintaing academic integrity with the rise of ChatGPT
By Priyanka Yagneswaran | March 27“I just want students to think and write for themselves."