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Rowling's wizarding world returns

Earlier this month, the internet overflowed with rumors regarding a possible eighth Harry Potter book, and the prayers of self-proclaimed “Potter-Heads” appeared to be answered. Many Harry Potter fans have long yearned for a new book and were not quite ready for the adventure to come to a close. ...

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Visiting Oberlin professor teaches master class

Last week the Townsend School of Music welcomed nationally acclaimed baritone player Timothy Lefebvre onto Mercer University’s campus.  Dr. Lefebvre is currently an Associate Professor of Singing at Oberlin Conservatory of Music in Oberlin, Ohio.  He has performed with various opera companies, symphonies ...

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Mercer Artist: violist Drew Forde

Drew Forde, a senior viola performance major, is a student at Mercer’s Robert McDuffie Center for Strings. Having started his artistic training at the age of 11, Forde explained that his first years of experience with the viola began in middle school. Initially, he played percussion and sang in his ...

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Midnight Movie selections prove mediocre

Mercer students lined up outside the Amstar on Zebulon Road as they waited for Midnight Movie to begin. The lines started up as early as 10 p.m., and stretched past the edges of the theatre property into the shopping center next door. With student tickets only $2 and such amazing titles up for grabs, ...

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Mumford and Sons visit Atlanta

English folk rock band Mumford and Sons performed to 22,000 people at Centennial Olympic Park in Atlanta on September 10 as part of “ The Full English” North American Tour. This tour featured Bear’s Den and the Vaccines as opening performing acts. Opener The Vaccines are an English indie rock ...

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Coming soon to Mercer entertainment...

Sept. 16 - Oct. 11: Laura Mongiove Exhibit Hardman Hall Gallery Sept. 16 (Master Class),10 a.m. Sept. 17 (Recital), 7:30 p.m. Timothy LeFebvre Fickling Recital Hall Sept. 19 - 29: “Tartuffe” Back Door Theatre Sept. 22, 2:30 p.m.: Mercer Singers Family Weekend Concert Fickling Recital Hall Sept. ...

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“Breaking Bad” predicted as favorite for Emmys

As the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences approaches the 65th broadcast of the “Primetime Emmy Awards,” there is much speculation as to which programs, actors and actresses will receive awards by the end of the program. There are no clear winners this year, but we do have a few predictions. Best ...

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The new “Who” is just what the Doctor ordered

Academy Award winner Peter Capaldi, will portray the 12th incarnation of the famed Doctor when Matt Smith concludes his run of the show “Doctor Who” this Christmas. Capaldi is best known for his Malcolm Tucker character on the hit British television show “In the Thick of It” and its film spinoff, ...

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Mercer's Art faculty hosts annual gallery

Mercer University’s Art Department annually hosts their Faculty Art Show at the beginning of each Fall semester. This year’s show had its reception on Aug 28 in the newly named Frances Sewell Plunkett Gallery in Hardman Hall. Dr. Beth Stewart featured three of her works in the show: a 24-color ...

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Mercer Artist: Singer-songwriter Katie Clay

Katie Clay is a freshman Human Service major at Mercer this year. While she is very involved around campus at Mercer, Clay is also getting involved artistically. She has recently joined the Mercer Singers and Mercer Players. Clay sat down with The Cluster to share about her music and interests. ...

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Mercer musicians make connections with Grammy U

Every year people tune in to watch the Grammys as the Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences awards the music community for their musical achievements. Grammy University Network (Grammy U) is a program created by the Recording Academy for full-time college students who are passionate about music ...

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Bruno Mars rocks Atlanta

Palm-tree patterned curtains hid the stage while the enormous crowd in Philips Arena waited for Bruno Mars to appear. For those of you who missed it, Mars’ sold out concert was phenomenal. The concert was Thursday evening, Aug. 22. The curtains fell away and Bruno Mars was center stage surrounded ...

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Mercer Artists: David Ricard II

David Ricard II, a freshman Mechanical Engineering major, also plays the offensive line on Mercer’s football team. Outside of academics and football, music is one of his other interests. He joined the Mercer Singers this semester, and will hopefully stand with the choir as they sing the National Anthem ...


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