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Mercer launches inaugural Fresh Check Day to promote campus wellness

By Alisha Mitchell | April 13

Mercer students visited over a dozen booths on Cruz Plaza Wednesday for Mercer's first "Fresh Check Day," a new initiative organized by Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS). The event provided student organizations with a platform to promote mental health awareness on Mercer's campus.

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Lieutenant Gary Mills promoted to be Merpo's new Police Chief.

By Henry Keating | April 5

Similarly to Mercer's announcement to promote Dr. Scott from interim Dean to permanent Dean of the CLAS, Mercer has recently named interim Chief of Police Lt. Gary Mills as the permanent pick. 

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Student protestor at TPUSA event released on bail

By Gabriel Kopp , Henry Keating and Aditya Vayalapalli | April 5

Mercer Students for Justice in Palestine (MSJP) organized a protest of a guest lecture by Turning Point USA (TPUSA) speaker Jennifer Grossman on Thursday. The lecture was sponsored by TPUSA and Mercer's Center for Economics and Liberty. A student identified as Finnegan O'Brien '27 was photographed in handcuffs outside of Willet Auditorium that night, and he has been charged with simple battery, according to an incident report from MerPo.

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'It feels like home’ Mercer Masala celebrates another happy Holi

By Henry Keating | April 1

Once labeled by Time Magazine as India's "most vivid, joyous festival," Holi is a celebration traditionally celebrated in India and Nepal that is now observed in communities across the globe. One of those communities is Mercer Masala, a club focused on the celebration and campus education of south-Asian cultures.

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New Neapolitan-style pizza restaurant coming soon to Mercer Village

By Eliza Moore | March 25

Mercer Village Pizza is set to join the lineup of restaurants in Mercer Village, becoming the fourth pizza establishment to occupy the space adjacent to Z Beans Coffee. The new restaurant is scheduled to open on April 10 and will serve Neapolitan pizza along with a range of other options including wings, sandwiches and a few surprises later down the line.

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Mercer’s global health newsletter raises awareness about modern day slavery   

By Alisha Mitchell | March 25

Students in the global health department at Mercer University published their annual Global Health in Action (GHIA) newsletter titled “Modern Day Slavery: Trapped in Plain Sight.” The newsletter aims to educate the Macon community about the topic through research and storytelling. 

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Auxiliary services cracks down on theft

By Gabriel Kopp | March 23

Mercer’s Auxiliary Services sent out a school-wide email on Monday reminding its recipients that shoplifting is a crime and that any potential violations could be referred to authorities, alerting many Mercer students to the reality that shoplifitng is becoming an issue on campus.

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Tom Scott named new dean of CLAS after successful tenure as interim dean

By Henry Keating | March 21

John Thomas "Tom" Scott was named the new dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS) by Provost D. Scott Davis yesterday, according to The Den. 

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New College Street Green Space opens between first-year dorms and CSC

By Isaiah Lyseight | March 21

On Saturday, Mercer welcomed students to a new green space on College Street in front of Plunkett Hall. To celebrate its opening, Mercer hosted “Party on The Plaza” to bring in students to enjoy the new area. 

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10 events you can't miss at Macon's upcoming Cherry Blossom Festival

By Eliza Moore | March 15

As warm weather shines on Macon's hundreds of cherry blossom trees, visitors flock to Macon for the 42 annual Cherry Blossom Festival. The 10-day festival runs from March 15 to 24 and features a host of attractions that bring a whole new meaning to the city's local charm.

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Writer-in-residence Tiphanie Yanique reflects on the power of language and community

By Eliza Moore | March 13

For Tiphanie Yanique, her identity as a writer isn’t only determined by the time she spends on her craft, it’s also about the way she interacts with the world and her own community. 

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Bearstock 2024: Featuring MAX, DJ Saturn, Social House, and Lewis Ashe and the Locals

By Priyanka Yagneswaran | February 28

Mercer’s QuadWorks recently announced the lineup of artists for the annual music festival Bearstock on April 13. This year’s lineup will include artists like MAX, Social House, Lewis Ashe and the Locals, and DJ Saturn. Here’s a recap of what you should know: 

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Associate Provost and counselor: J. Barry Jenkins’s legacy at Mercer University

By Karisha Khadayat | February 28

Barry Jenkins, PhD, spoke for the 2024 Founders Day convocation at Mercer University. As a student in 1978, Jenkins recalls being captivated by Mercer’s “long and esteemed history,” but was struck by the absence of campus traditions.  This realization launched a journey that would not only shape his own career, but also breathe new life into the university’s cherished traditions.

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SC primary voters cast a shadow over Georgia’s March 12 primary

By Henry Keating and Eliza Moore | February 25

While Nikki Haley was counting on winning “her sweet state of South Carolina,” where she ended up holding about 40% of the primary vote, many voters at precincts across Columbia were far from optimistic about her chances going into Super Tuesday on March 5.