Screams and squeals of joy erupted across Mercer University on Sept. 8, 2023. The annual girls bid day, which celebrates the end of panhellenic recruitment, sent a crowd of excited new members "home" to their sororities.
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What you need to know about Mercer University's spring 2023 commencement ceremonies
By Sam Tupper | May 11Macon will host multiple commencement ceremonies across its campuses and distribute over 2,300 degrees throughout May.
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History department uncovers the role of slavery in the university’s origin
By Dean Yusuf | May 1After uncovering new research on the history of slavery in Macon-Bibb County, Mercer University’s history department is still attempting to fully understand slavery’s role in the origins of the university.
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Students speak out against UC gym's "sexist," "inconsistently enforced" dress code
By Ally Brooks | April 24Mercer University’s dress code was first implemented in April 2004, back when Mercer still had official ties to the Georgia Baptist Convention.
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Celebrating Baba's legacy: Family raises funds for charity in memory of late student
By Gabriel Kopp | April 17“He always made it a point to say ‘hi,’ come over and give a hug or wave from across the way,” one student said.
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Mercer senior Baba Agbaje dies after collapsing on intramural field
By Mary Helene Hall | April 10Babatunde "Baba" Agbaje '23, a member of the Mercer soccer team and finance student in the Stetson-Hatcher School of Business, died Monday night.
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Bearstock 2023 features award winning rapper Doechii among other Macon artists
By Priyanka Yagneswaran | March 31QuadWorks transformed Hawkins Arena into a concert hall studded with flashing multicolored lights, bass-boosted speakers and a beautifully embellished stage.
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Mercer students on edge after at least 20 vehicle break-ins
By Mary Helene Hall | March 23Students across campus are reeling after a "rash of car break-ins early Thursday morning."
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Mercer's Bearstock 2023 lineup: Meet the rising-star artists
By Maura Rutledge | March 23The annual campus music festival is just a few days away.
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Mercer pod v. off-campus prices: What’s the cost of convenience?
By Sam Tupper | March 16Before deciding when and where to spend your money while in college, it is important to consider what you are looking for, where you can find it for the best price and how far you are willing to travel to acquire it.
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SGA makes moves toward efficiency, aid for new student organizations and campus security
By Henry Keating | March 15Over the past semester and a half, Mercer’s Student Government Association (SGA) has been supporting student organizations and creating opportunities for students to pursue their passions.
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University investigating "racial epithets" written in Dowell Hall custodian closet
By Mary Helene Hall | February 27Mercer is currently investigating a "racial epithet" discovered on the morning of Feb. 20 in Dowell Hall.
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How to do your “beary” best at today's Mercer career expo
By Maura Rutledge | February 22The Center for Career and Professional Development (CCPD) has created a list of tips for the Career Expo.
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7 things to do with beau or bestie to celebrate Valentine's this week
By Henry Keating | February 14There is always an appealing array of delights that are available across campus on Valentine's Day for students to participate in.
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The magic behind QuadWorks' full calendar of events
By Sam Tupper | February 7QuadWorks has existed for a little over 22 years and is responsible for organizing and carrying out a variety of events during the academic year.
