Mercer’s Townsend School of Music faculty will come together for a welcome back concert August 29. The event will include exclusive faculty-led performances for new and returning students. “It’s really fun to collaborate,” said Martha Malone, chair of vocal studies and director of the Mercer ...
Logic is an artist that came on the scene with his untouchable ability to freestyle. Logic isn’t just a viral, freestyling and record label backed artist. Logic is a rapper and his latest album, “Everybody,” has gained my respect and my support On May 5, Sir Robert Bryson Hall, also known as ...
This year has been an incredible year for comedian Kevin Hart. With the release of his memoir “I Can’t Make This Up: Life Lessons” that debuted at number one on the New York Times bestseller list, his work as title character in “Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie” and his upcoming ...
When you are going to college, many people like to ask, “What’s your major?” For some, the answer has been the same since the day they graduated high school, but for most, it has changed at least once throughout their college career. Eighty percent of college students change their major at least ...
It might be your first year in college, but that doesn’t mean you have to make rookie mistakes. Start the year off strong by getting serious about the way you spend money. These ten tips will help you make smarter choices about your expenses and save a little money too. Make coffee at home. ...
Whether you are an incoming freshman or a fifth year senior, coming back to college after a long, relaxing summer can be a bit of a shock. Following these few simple steps can make the transition a little smoother. Get organized! The first thing to do when you step foot on Macon soil is get a planner. ...
The first Solar Eclipse to cross the United States in almost a century will be visible Aug. 21, the day before classes start. A solar eclipse occurs when the moon moves directly in between the sun and Earth, causing the light of the sun to be overshadowed and earth to go dark for a few minutes. “An ...
The new school year means a fresh start for everyone on campus. Whether that means joining a Greek organization or trying out for a club sport, here are the five easy ways to get involved on campus this year. Student Organizations Joining a student organization is a great way to get involved ...
Melanie Lariscey comes from a long line of musicians, but she’s taking a different approach to the family tradition. Her mother is a pianist, her aunt is a classical organist and her grandfather plays the organ and the piano. She’s a singer and a guitar player. “My grandfather tried to teach ...
It’s a hot and muggy summer day and the sky is about to open up for a downpour, but that isn’t stopping Amanda Williams and her children from sitting outside and painting rocks. Williams is participating in a game that’s taking over Middle Georgia; the rock game. Williams said she’s hooked. “I ...
Marvel’s film canon has survived off of the portrayal of superheroes as rich and famous upstarts, fighting wars of cosmic importance while remaining severed from the people they affect. Even in “Civil War”, where accountability to the public drives the story, our heroes still remain separate from ...
Moody Musings is something I'm extremely passionate about because it gives me the opportunity to help others through my craft. In the column, I offer advice, encouragement, inspiration and tips on issues that directly affect college students. Whether it's relationship advice, a finals week survival ...
Summertime is right around the corner. Bring out your sunscreen, your water bottles and your barbecues. In American culture, it’s never too hot to barbecue. But now that you’re more health conscious since reading The Cluster, you wonder: are burgers healthy? I mean, it’s got lettuce, mustard, ...
Several of Mercer’s music students are pursuing further education in the arts. Among other student musicians, Denzel Washington, Victoria Yrizarry, Reed Tucker and Kennedi Johnson graduated May 13, but they’re not stopping there. Denzel Washington is a senior from Waycross, Georgia pursuing ...
Leslie “Gabby” Carter began her journey at Mercer University as a nursing major, but her interests have since changed. “I’m on the pre-med track, but I decided to do an art major because I’m really interested in art,” Carter said. Carter is a junior studio art major at Mercer from Macon, ...
Kendrick Lamar is a different breed. He has positioned himself among today’s most elite rappers due to his perfect blend of a jazz-like style and rap coupled with an amazing ability to tell a story through his songs. On April 14, Lamar released his fourth studio album, “DAMN.” His lyricism is ...
We’re finally here. You can’t say that it’s all over just yet, but you can say that you’ve made it this far. You’ve gotten to the point in the semester where you can see the finish line. But, you didn’t get here alone. It’s important to remember that there are instrumental people in ...
The dreaded finals week is here again. It's exciting because summer is almost here, but students have what seems like a million things left to do. However, here are some things you can do to make your finals week a bit more bearable. Playlists The right playlist can help you focus on studying a lot ...
The Mercer University Orchestra will have their final performance of the year April 28. The group will be performing Antonio Vivaldi’s “The Four Seasons” and “Divertimento for Strings” by Curtis Bryant. Amy Moretti, Director of the McDuffie Center for Strings, said in an email, “The Vivaldi ...
Spoiler alert: people die. Earlier last month, a lady was so bored in traffic that she started to host her own karaoke show on Snapchat. Before we could give her a standing ovation, the screeching of a car wheel sounded and the livestream abruptly ended. The next snap pictured the diva’s face adorned ...
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