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Black-owned businesses on Mercer's campus you need to buy from

Black History Month is not just for commemorating the history of Black America. This is a month of honor, allowing us to showcase the raw, intricate and prominent beauty of blackness. It’s important that within this month we acknowledge and support Black people, and one way of doing that is by supporting ...

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Mercer community gathers to reach a ‘middle ground’

Over the past year, political tensions in America have been notably high. From the civil rights protests of summer 2020, to November’s historic Presidential election, to former President Donald Trump’s fervent attempts to refuse a smooth transition of power, there’s a lot to discuss. Most recently ...

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Tips and tricks for wearing makeup with a face mask

At the start of COVID-19, the United States saw the introduction of face masks as a means to stop the spread of coronavirus. Masks have since become  a new fashion item. Masks are now being used to represent organizations, trends and personal style.  With the rise of mask-wearing, individuals everywhere ...

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Tips for a zero-waste student life

As our beautiful Earth becomes more polluted every day with unimaginable amounts of trash, a zero-waste lifestyle can be crucial in helping save it. But what exactly is the zero-waste lifestyle?  The main goal of this revolutionary way of life is not to just recycle, but to reduce the need to even ...

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Transgender creatives to put on your radar

2020 marks the 21st year celebrating Transgender Day of Remembrance, which is recognized Nov. 20. It was begun by transgender activist Gwendolyn Ann Smith to honor Rita Hester, a Black trans woman who was murdered in 1998. TDOR brings attention to and honors trans people who have lost their lives due ...

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Mercer softball player-turned-singer dazzles Macon 

Bailey Grace Pattison, or Bailey Grace as she’s known on stage, has been singing from a young age thanks to her family. “My dad was a worship leader, so I was up on stage performing with him,” Pattison said. “I grew up around a lot of music. We’ve always been a big concert-going family.”  Pattison ...

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What to do if you want to change your major

According to the National Center for Education Statistics, more than 80% of college students will change their major on average at least three times. If you’re considering changing your major, you’re in good company! Before you commit, however, here are some things to consider. Think about why you ...


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