Arts & Culture

Arts & Culture

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. 

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Vince Staples explores his complicated and worrisome youth in “Ramona Park Broke My Heart”

By Dean Yusuf | May 1

We as a society can sometimes forget the extent of violence that takes place in our nation. From police brutality to daily shootings, the extent of this violence can oftentimes be revealed in music. One artist helping paint that picture is Vince Staples.Vince Staples is a lot of things. He's a ...

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English and creative writing student leads youth workshop for National Poetry Month

By Eliza Moore | April 30

“I used to say the project wasn’t successful,” Clarke said. However, a few months ago, this changed. 

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An overview of senior art and design showcase "Stairway Wit"

By Mary Helene Hall | April 25

The show is part of the senior exhibition seminar course, which is a requirement for both art department majors. The title, "Stairway Wit," was chosen as an allusion to the artists' Mercer careers.

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A highlight of Mercer’s shoe culture

By Lux Corrona | April 24

Unique style allows a passing stranger to catch a glimpse of who someone is without the exchange of conversation.

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The Grammys: A review and recap of the night

By Mallory Morgan | April 12

Hopefully this recap of the major winners and losers of over 80 categories will condense the events of the night and shed some light on what actually happened at the ceremony. 

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Oscars Recap: This year's wins and losses

By Mallory Morgan | April 8

All of these wins deserve to be celebrated and recognized for the groundbreakers they are in diversity, and everyone who worked on any film or project nominated deserves to be recognized for their talent and craftsmanship. 

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Harry’s House: Styles’s discography will never be the same “As It Was”

By Mallory Morgan | April 7

“As It Was,” quickly broke barriers and became Spotify’s most-streamed song in a single day in 2022 with 8.3 million streams, as well as the most-streamed song in a single day in the US in Spotify history. 

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Ramadan brings life changes for Mercer students and professors

By Dean Yusuf | April 2

Some Muslim students at Mercer have also taken steps to take the month more seriously in an attempt to get closer to their faith even while taking their full course load.

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REVIEW: "Turning Red" addresses the reality of puberty and family tradition

By Mallory Morgan | April 2

The idea of loving and embracing the parts of yourself that are “too big” or “different” is an amazing message.

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REVIEW: “The Adam Project” knows what it is

By Mandi DeLong | March 31

While “The Adam Project” isn’t the best film of the film year, it is a good time and a fun film to watch.