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Six things to do in Macon this Halloween weekend that AREN’T partying

By Jamyah Combs | October 28

It's no secret that Halloween in college campus culture is alight with partying. While that may be a great way to spend the holiday for some, it's not for everyone! Fear not: Macon offers plenty of fun and spooky alternatives to celebrate. 

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The Grand Opera House showcases "Broadway Does Pride!" as part of Macon Pride Week

By Taleen Hanna | October 17

The show was lively and interactive. Each performer had the audience laughing, crying, clapping or all of the above!

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The Try Guys try to explain what happened

By Dean Yusuf | October 13

The Try Guys have decided that many of their videos featuring Fulmer were unreleasable, possibly including the rest of their new television series, No Recipe Road Trip with the Try Guys, and they said they are proud of their costly decision.

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Macon Film Festival missing Mercer community involvement

By Rachel-Kate Bowdler | October 5

“We are a community festival," Andrews said. "We are very much involved in the community and want the community to come out and support this festival."

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REVIEW: Is Saint's Row a knockoff Grand Theft Auto?

By Sam Tupper | October 4

The mission design also feels dated and repetitive, like "Grand Theft Auto" at its worst for many missions.

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The timeless music of Otis Redding: The Grand Opera House performs a birthday tribute in honor of his legacy

By Taleen Hanna | September 26

The Otis Redding Foundation hosts camps and other events to teach children about aspects of the music industry such as production, writing, performing and more. 

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My experience at Atlanta's Dragon Con 2022

By Ally Brooks | September 23

“Beauty is pain,” I told myself and continued on to the convention center with my cousin.

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A coffee shop and art gallery all in one: Taste and See Coffee Shop's unique approach to coffee

By Hayley Moise | September 22

Customers of Taste and See enter a natural, homely atmosphere with an artistic vibe. Comfy sofas line the walls of a rustic exterior alongside wooden tables and chairs. 

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The phenomenon behind the needles: Mercer's fiber arts culture

By Gabriel Kopp | September 19

There is a buzz around campus in the form of crocheting. The fiber art form is similar to knitting, yet different from our favorite winter knit scarves that quickly come to mind when we think of either.

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Mercer's annual symposium to have a fresh start post COVID-19

By Sam Tupper | September 15

This year’s event will mark the first time the symposium has been held in person and at full speed since 2019, and it will be free to all who wish to attend.

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Mercer's music scene: What do Mercer students love listening to?

By Dean Yusuf | September 7

With a new school year in full swing, many Mercer students have found themselves stressed with classes but have managed to stay content, enjoying their hand-selected music. 

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How to treat Mercer's feral campus cats with respect

By Ally Brooks | September 1

New and returning students may not know how to interact with our campus cats safely. Here are some of the dos and dont's of engaging with Mercer’s feral cats — and feral cats in general.

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The Grand Opera House kicks off first season post-COVID-19

By Priyanka Yagneswaran | August 30

Over the course of nearly thirteen decades, The Grand Opera House has established itself as an integral part of Macon's lively community.

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From Depop flipper to business owner: A Mercer first-year's entrepreneurial journey

By Henry Keating | August 22

Across the United States and the southeast, people just like Noah Silver have fallen for the retro-vinyl craze.